As Colston Hall gears itself up for another month of great gigs, comedy shows and more, we've picked out some of the best things happening at the city-centre venues this November - with everything from the music of David Lynch and off-kilter LA pop, to Gershwin and Balkan-style folk.
So, despite the unfortunate news that Reeves and Mortimer had to cancel their hotly anticipated gig due to Bob Mortimer's heart surgery, there’s still lots more to get excited about this month:
Hot 8 Brass Band
Best known for one of the world’s greatest covers (a brassed-up reworking of Marvin Gaye’s ‘Sexual Healing’, as you'll see above), Hot 8 Brass Band are a good-time gang from New Orleans, who since forming in 1995 have supported the likes of Mos Def, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige.
You’ll be guaranteed a gig packed with energy, noise and brassy oomph held together by immense tuba bass lines from band leader Bennie Pete.
Tuesday 3 November, 20.00, £18.50 inc. booking fee
Julia Holter
Tonje Thilesen
After first making musical waves with debut album ‘Tragedy’ back in 2011, Julia Holter is now loved worldwide for her uniquely mesmerising and quietly eccentric sound.
The LA-based artist makes her way to Bristol this November in support of her critically acclaimed fourth studio album, ‘Have You In My Wilderness’.
Tuesday 10 November, 19.00, £13.98 inc. booking fee
The John Wilson Orchestra: Gershwin in Hollywood
Colston Hall
John Wilson is a conductor and arranger, who formed the John Wilson Orchestra in 1994. Since then, they’ve become world-renowned for their authentic orchestral make-up and performances of classic musical scores from the big screen.
In this new live show audiences will get to celebrate the genius that is George Gershwin, one of the defining songwriters of the jazz age known for hits including ‘I Got Rhythm’, ‘The Man I Love’ and ‘Somebody Loves Me’.
Sunday 15 November, 19.00, £28.49 - £48.38 inc. booking fee
In Dreams: David Lynch Revisited
Colston Hall
A fantastic new way to experience the weird and wonderful world of David Lynch, ‘In Dreams’ explores the interesting role that sound plays in a Lynchian masterpiece.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s pretty crucial – as you’ll learn from this immersive, atmospheric evening of Lynch as told by a band assembled and led by musical director David Coulter, including Stuart Staples (Tindersticks), Jehnny Beth (Savages), Mick Harvey and Conor O’Brien (Villagers).
Thursday 19 November, 19.30, £27.50 inc. booking fee
Dubioza Kolektiv
Hip hop, reggae, dub and rock meet Bosnian folklore as eastern Europe’s Dubioza Koletiv make their way to Bristol, whose music works as the ultimate dose of positive vibes.
Support comes from Bristol’s own six-piece The Carny Villains, whose riotous punk rock is packed with swing, ska and Balkan-style folk.
Thursday 19 November, 19.30, £15.00 inc. booking fee
Willis Earl Beal
Colston Hall
Enjoy some soulful lo-fi blues as Willis Earl Beal returns with his latest album, ‘Noctunes’, which sees his raw vocal purr channeled into a slow, enchanting and amiable pace – one that seems to mimic the mysterious and sometimes elusive nature of Beal himself.
Expect seductively soulful tunes from a man who’s clearly found a much stronger stride since the days of self-promoting his music around Albuquerque using self-illustrated flyers.
Sunday 29 November, 19.30, £9.68 inc. booking fee
Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse: Legends!
Celebrating the 25 year landmark of their famed comedy partnership, two of the UK’s most well-loved funnymen reunite with a brand new live tour, ‘Legends!’.
Witness some classic characters come back to life live on stage, including the obnoxious Loadsamoney, the 'Suits you, sir' tailors from ‘The Fast Show’, teenage brat Kevin and more.
Monday 30th November, 19.30, £34.94 - £40.31 incl. booking fee
If you're looking for more entertainment in Bristol this November, check out some impromptu gigs at Temple church for Sanctum.