simon whittle
@simonhippo.bsky.social
Retired banker! Lover of outside via my campervan. Attending folk gigs all over the place. Amature photography
When I saw the quality of tonight's performers I knew I had to come over to @Halswa Manor even if a little unsure of the subject matter.Featuring Benji Kirkpatrick , Saul Rose, Grannys Attic, Jackie Oates , Nina Zella and Anna and Kate Pyshniuk from the Kozachky Choir, for this unique performance
January 25, 2026 at 6:20 PM
When I saw the quality of tonight's performers I knew I had to come over to @Halswa Manor even if a little unsure of the subject matter.Featuring Benji Kirkpatrick , Saul Rose, Grannys Attic, Jackie Oates , Nina Zella and Anna and Kate Pyshniuk from the Kozachky Choir, for this unique performance
First proper gig of the year. Saw this band advertised and thought they sounded interesting so it's new music from Newfoundland band Rum Ragged @henandchicks.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM
First proper gig of the year. Saw this band advertised and thought they sounded interesting so it's new music from Newfoundland band Rum Ragged @henandchicks.bsky.social
Over to the Cheese and Grain for night 2. @caradillonsings.bsky.social gives us her Irish slant on Christmas 🎄.
December 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Over to the Cheese and Grain for night 2. @caradillonsings.bsky.social gives us her Irish slant on Christmas 🎄.
You know when Christmas 🎄 is close when @katerusby.bsky.social Live at Bristol Beacon is in town. Tonight is the first of a run of 5 festive gigs from various artists. 🎅 @bristolbeacon.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
You know when Christmas 🎄 is close when @katerusby.bsky.social Live at Bristol Beacon is in town. Tonight is the first of a run of 5 festive gigs from various artists. 🎅 @bristolbeacon.bsky.social
Sometimes you have to wait for an act that you really want to see, tonight is one of those that just hasn't fitted into my schedule until now. Tonight we're Celebrating Christmas with @jondoranmusic.bsky.social and Janice Burns.
December 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Sometimes you have to wait for an act that you really want to see, tonight is one of those that just hasn't fitted into my schedule until now. Tonight we're Celebrating Christmas with @jondoranmusic.bsky.social and Janice Burns.
December 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Sometimes you have to wait for an act that you really want to see, tonight is one of those that just hasn't fitted into my schedule until now. Tonight we're Celebrating Christmas with @jondoranmusic.bsky.social and Janice Burns.
Described as "A double bill of two stunning acoustic duos showcasing the rich possibilities of the accordion and the guitar." Tonight we have two duos Moya Sweeney & Archie Churchill-Moss + Dave Malkin & Louis Campbell @stgeorgesbris.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Described as "A double bill of two stunning acoustic duos showcasing the rich possibilities of the accordion and the guitar." Tonight we have two duos Moya Sweeney & Archie Churchill-Moss + Dave Malkin & Louis Campbell @stgeorgesbris.bsky.social
First night of a run of Christmas shows, plus something very different at the weekend. Tonight sees five folk stalwart join together for their annual Xmas show A Winter Union, just walked in and the band are supplemented by drums and double bass making them a 7 piece
December 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
First night of a run of Christmas shows, plus something very different at the weekend. Tonight sees five folk stalwart join together for their annual Xmas show A Winter Union, just walked in and the band are supplemented by drums and double bass making them a 7 piece
After "new" music last night ( that's a new artist to me) it's The Unthanks Sisters tonight who I've followed for some years. Currently celebrating 20 years on the road, always enjoy coming to The Subscription Rooms
December 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
After "new" music last night ( that's a new artist to me) it's The Unthanks Sisters tonight who I've followed for some years. Currently celebrating 20 years on the road, always enjoy coming to The Subscription Rooms
Six months on and another chance to see veteran folk rockers Steeleye Span ( there appears to be no stopping Maddy). Their recent albums show just how good their writing still is.
December 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Six months on and another chance to see veteran folk rockers Steeleye Span ( there appears to be no stopping Maddy). Their recent albums show just how good their writing still is.
Another evening of "new" music tonight. Ainsley Hamill is a Scottish singer and tonight joined by Toby Shear and Sam Kelly both of whom i know very well.
November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Another evening of "new" music tonight. Ainsley Hamill is a Scottish singer and tonight joined by Toby Shear and Sam Kelly both of whom i know very well.
Into Bath ( on the bus 🚌) for a second evening on the tour with Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage . A wonderful couple of musicians. @chapel arts
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Into Bath ( on the bus 🚌) for a second evening on the tour with Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage . A wonderful couple of musicians. @chapel arts
Been a few nights since last gig, another "new" to me artist tonight with Tamsin Elliot and her duo. As it happens I'm seeing them again in a couple of weeks and Tamsin again in the New Year together with her band Hedera. @undertheedge
November 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Been a few nights since last gig, another "new" to me artist tonight with Tamsin Elliot and her duo. As it happens I'm seeing them again in a couple of weeks and Tamsin again in the New Year together with her band Hedera. @undertheedge
"new" music tonight, although I did see Holly Clarke earlier in the year at @downendfolkroots.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"new" music tonight, although I did see Holly Clarke earlier in the year at @downendfolkroots.bsky.social
It's been sometimes since I last saw Emily Mae Winters and I've been looking forward to tonight's concert since seeing she was back out on the road. A couple of friends have seen her on the current tour and promise new music as well as old favourites @chapelarts
October 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It's been sometimes since I last saw Emily Mae Winters and I've been looking forward to tonight's concert since seeing she was back out on the road. A couple of friends have seen her on the current tour and promise new music as well as old favourites @chapelarts
Another evening of quality folk guaranteed with Norwich based The Shackleton Trio @downendfolkroots.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Another evening of quality folk guaranteed with Norwich based The Shackleton Trio @downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Chris While & Julie Matthews were one of the first folk acts I saw back in the days of The Albion band and I think it was here in Bristol. I hope also to catch up with them in the New Year as they are appearing at the two festivals in Australia I am going to.
October 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Chris While & Julie Matthews were one of the first folk acts I saw back in the days of The Albion band and I think it was here in Bristol. I hope also to catch up with them in the New Year as they are appearing at the two festivals in Australia I am going to.
Been a while since it's felt chilly coming into Bristol for a gig. So a warmup from Breabach this evening will be most welcome. @bristolbeacon.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Been a while since it's felt chilly coming into Bristol for a gig. So a warmup from Breabach this evening will be most welcome. @bristolbeacon.bsky.social
It's been some time since I have seen Belinda and Heidi aka O'Hoolley and Tidow. This tour is their "Farewell for Now" tour as Belinda is to venture out solo whilst Heidi goes to University. Good luck to both of them for the future
October 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It's been some time since I have seen Belinda and Heidi aka O'Hoolley and Tidow. This tour is their "Farewell for Now" tour as Belinda is to venture out solo whilst Heidi goes to University. Good luck to both of them for the future
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to Michell , Pfeiffer and Kulesh filling the Dorset countryside with music from the UK, Germany and Russia.
October 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to Michell , Pfeiffer and Kulesh filling the Dorset countryside with music from the UK, Germany and Russia.
its been a great year so far for "new " music and the year is not yet over. Tonight is Scotland's turn with music from Eabhal, a five piece band who released their second album a couple of years ago. New to me but I'm promised a great evening.
September 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
its been a great year so far for "new " music and the year is not yet over. Tonight is Scotland's turn with music from Eabhal, a five piece band who released their second album a couple of years ago. New to me but I'm promised a great evening.
Tonight it's a short trip into Bath for Roswell Road, the act formerly as Roswell, are a duo of Zoe Wren and Jasmine Watkiss . Last seen at the superb Magpies Festival it's always a pleasure to see the duo perform together.
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Tonight it's a short trip into Bath for Roswell Road, the act formerly as Roswell, are a duo of Zoe Wren and Jasmine Watkiss . Last seen at the superb Magpies Festival it's always a pleasure to see the duo perform together.
I saw Carrie Martin in March at Tetbury Goods Shed and knew I wanted to see her again. The opportunity for a double session at the wonderfully quirky Temperance was not to be missed after last night's gig with Daisy Chute
September 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I saw Carrie Martin in March at Tetbury Goods Shed and knew I wanted to see her again. The opportunity for a double session at the wonderfully quirky Temperance was not to be missed after last night's gig with Daisy Chute
Been looking forward to seeing Daisy Chute again and managed to get two gigs in at the Temperance over two nights.
September 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Been looking forward to seeing Daisy Chute again and managed to get two gigs in at the Temperance over two nights.
Up to the big smoke for a double bill, starting with Alex Hart at The Green Note
September 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Up to the big smoke for a double bill, starting with Alex Hart at The Green Note