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Downend Folk & Roots
@downendfolkroots.bsky.social
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Monthly folk, roots and acoustic music concerts in Downend, near Bristol, UK.
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December’s concert is always a special one, and this year looks set to be no different! We welcome @bryonyandalice.bsky.social and over 100 tckets have already been snapped up.

More info: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...

#livemusic #folkmusic #christmas #downend #bristol
November 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Here’s a clip of @knightandspiers.bsky.social from our final video from last Friday evening, We're grateful to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the footage.

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November 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Thanks to @bristol247.bsky.social for including this review of last Friday's concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social with support from Fly Yeti Fly. You can read the review via the link below.

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Review: Peter Knight & John Spiers, Downend Folk & Roots - 'More than a little extraordinary'
The roll-call of brilliant musicians that have made their way to Downend just keeps getting longer
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November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Here’s a clip of Fly Yeti Fly from this month’s concert, with thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the footage.

You can watch the full video here: youtu.be/H5TM2YOvAes

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November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Here’s a snippet of @knightandspiers.bsky.social performing their 'Cuckoo Set' last Friday. Huge thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the video; you can watch the full, epic, almost-nine-minutes worth over on our YouTube channel.

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November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Our review of Friday’s concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social is now up on the website.

Thanks, as always to @tallfolk46.bsky.social (words) and Barry Savell (photos) for capturing the evening so perfectly.

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Advance tckets for this evening are now closed, BUT you can pay on the doors, which open at 7.00pm (the music starts at 7.45pm).

Failing that, you can tune in online via @livetoyourlr.bsky.social ... see their website for further info.

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November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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We just wanted to remind you that if next Friday's @knightandspiers.bsky.social concert sells out, or you can't make it in person for whatever reason, you can stream the whole event to the comfort of your own home, thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
Buy tickets – Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom
Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom, Fri 21 Nov 2025 - This hybrid gig is being livestreamed in partnership with Downend Folk & Roots. You can go along to the gig in person at Christ Church Down...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Signing up to our mailing list is the very best way to keep in touch with everything that's going on. We only send out one email per month, plus three extras when we announce new programmes, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

SUBSCRIBE HERE: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/co...
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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As always, we’ll be getting our evening underway in fine style at this month’s concert next Friday (21st November).

Before Knight and Spiers take to the stage, we’ll have a set from Fly Yeti Fly. Here’s a video.

Info & tckets: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...

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Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Fly Yeti Fly (support)
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November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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On Friday evening @stgeorgesbris.bsky.social conclude their Autumn 'Rising Folk' series, with Lou Shepherd the featured artist. Then, on Sunday evening, it's over to Bristol Folk House for a solo show from @hannahscottuk.bsky.social.

#livemusic #songersongwriter #contemporaryfolk #bristol
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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“It’s nothing short of exhilarating – something of a privilege to lend your ears to these two stellar musicians as they tease the best from each other, right there in a tune.”
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Here's a little taste of what to expect from @knightandspiers.bsky.social on Friday 21 November. You can watch the full video via the link in the comments, where you'll also find a link for more information and tjckets.

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November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS

Knight & Spiers, Friday 21 November 2025.

Tjckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only).

The concert will also be live-streamed in partnership with @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.

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October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Just a reminder than our three Spring 2026 concerts are on-sale now.

INFORMATION & T|CKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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There’s a third and final video from Friday evening up on our YouTube channel. This is ‘Little Wooden Shoes’ from The Shackleton Trio.
The Shackleton Trio - Little Wooden Shoes
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October 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Here’s a video of The Ashen Keys performing 'Ellerby Hoard' last Friday evening, having endured a five-and-a-half hour journey from Kent to play a brilliantly-received opening set.
The Ashen Keys - Ellerby Horde (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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October 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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This set of three jigs from The Shackleton Trio on Friday was a real highlight of the evening. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel while you’re there.

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The Shackleton Trio - Set of Jigs (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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“Three instruments, gloriously intricate, full of possibility, sparking utter joy. The power of three in human form.” (Gavin McNamara, from our review).

The first video of The Shackleton Trio from Friday evening is now up on our YouTube channel.
The Shackleton Trio - Bows of London (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Our review of last night’s concert, which featured The Shackleton Trio with support from The Ashen Keys, is now up on our website. It was also great to welcome back Gavin McNamara and Barry Savell to provide words and pictures respectively!

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October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Advance online sales for tonight's concert, but you will be able to pay on the door, pictured 🤣

Cash or card, nicely stocked bar, a friendly welcome and, most importantly, top quality music. What could be better on a Friday evening?

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
October 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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As always, we’ve not just got one great band on Friday, we’ve got two!

The Ashen Keys will get us underway before The Shackleton Trio take to the stage, and it’s going to be a real treat.
October 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Here’s a little taste of what you can expect from The Shackleton Trio next Friday (17 October). You can watch the full version of the video on our YouTube channel via the link in the comments, where there’s also a link for more information and tickets.

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October 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS

We welcome The Shackleton Trio, on Friday 17 October. The Ashen Keys will get the evening underway.

T1ckets are available now via the website or from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend (cash only). Please book well in advance, it really does make a huge difference.
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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We are thrilled to reveal our programme for Spring 2026 as we continue to deliver on our promise to bring the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music to Downend.

There’s more information via the link in the comments.

INFORMATION & TICKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
September 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM