Downend Folk & Roots
@downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Monthly folk, roots and acoustic music concerts in Downend, near Bristol, UK.
NEXT: @ranagri.bsky.social's ‘Say Hello Tour’ heralds a bold new era for this award-winning indie folk band, bringing their signature cinematic, prog-infused folk music to South Gloucestershire. INFORMATION & TCKETS:https://downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/587-nextsep26ranagrinicjanawaysarahowen
Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Ranagri
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We are so excited to welcome @ranagri.bsky.social to kick off our Autumn/Winter Season on Friday 18 September. Tickets selling fast already! www.downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/58...
Friday's Summer Ceilidh + Fish & Chip Supper, in partnership with Christ Church Downend, is sold out, but don't forget that you can still grab your tickets for our amazing Autumn/Winter programme of concerts, which are all on-sale now!
That's it folks... all 100 of the tickets to the Summer Ceilidh + Fish & Chip Supper on Friday 17 July have been snapped up! If you would like to be added to the waiting list in the unlikely event of any returns, please email info@downendfolkandroots.com.
After the success of the ceilidh during our 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2024, we are delighting to announce that we will sign off for the Summer break with another dance and supper, in partnership with Christ Church Downend, on Friday 17 July.
Gren Bartley got us underway last Friday with a brilliant opening set. Here’s a video of ‘The Thief and I’. #livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
Gren Bartley - The Thief and I (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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Here's a second video of Belinda O'Hooley from Friday evening’s concert. #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Belinda O'Hooley - The Swallow's Tail (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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Thanks to Bristol’s best independent magazine, @bristol247.bsky.social, for sharing this review of Friday evening’s concert, as we welcomed Belinda O'Hooley with support from Gren Bartley. #livemusic #folkmusic #singersongwriter #bristol
Review: Belinda O'Hooley, Downend Folk & Roots - 'Clarity, honesty and heart-stopping freedom'
Could O'Hooley be the anti-Farage asks our reviewer
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Here’s a clip from the first video of Belinda O'Hooley from Friday evening. Do subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there. #livemusic #folkmusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
Belinda O'Hooley - Matthew and Ted (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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Our review of a stunning evening of live music, courtesy of Belinda O'Hooley, with support from Gren Bartley, is now up on the website. Thanks, as always, to @tallfolk46.bsky.social (words) and Barry Savell (photos). downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/58... #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Belinda is sounding magnificent in soundcheck. You can still be here to hear her tonight... pay on the door from 7.00pm. #livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
You'll be able to pay on the door for tonight's concert, as we welcome Belinda O'Hooley and Gren Bartley to South Gloucestershire. Advance sales via the website (link in bio) and at Downend Cards and Gifts (cash only) will close at 4.00pm.
As well as great, locally-brewed craft ales, our bar will also be selling sweet treats courtesy of our friends at The Great Cake Company. They just happen to be gluten-free, and they're delicious. Try one tomorrow night, we're certain you'll agree! #livemusic #downend #bristol #cake
Don't forget that you can avoid those online booking fees by paying cash for your concert tickets at Downend Cards and Gifts. Do have a browse around while you're there too! #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #community
WERE YOU THERE? Back in 2019 (can it really be seven years ago??), O'Hooley & Tidow were our guests, back at our old home at Frenchay Village Hall. Their song, 'Gentleman Jack', had just been chosen as the theme tune to Sally Wainwright's TV show of the same name.
O'Hooley & Tidow - Gentleman Jack
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The bar is re-stocked ready for Friday, and as usual we'll be selling great craft ales from our friends at Bristol's own Hop Union Brewery. There will also be cider, wine, soft drinks and tea and coffee. #livemusic #craftale #beer #downend #bristol
Opening the evening next Friday (19 June) will be an artist who has been hailed as part of the future of melodic songwriting. Forever evolving and adapting, and with unmatched guitar work, Gren Bartley is a modern day troubadour. Here’s a video to give you an idea of what to expect.
Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Gren Bartley (support)
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June’s Downend Voice is out now, and as always, it’s full of local news, views and listings, including this preview of our monthly concert, as we welcome Belinda O'Hooley, with support from Gren Bartley, on Friday 19 June. downendvoice.co.uk/2026/05/22/j...
June 2026: DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS PREVIEW - Downend Voice
BELINDA O’HOOLEY + GREN BARTLEY FRIDAY 19 JUNE 2026 A familiar face returns to headline Downend Folk & Roots’ June concert. Belinda O’Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer, songwriter and composer ce...
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There is lots of great folk, roots and acoustic music coming up in and around Bristol this month, including our concert as we welcome Belinda O'Hooley with support from Gren Bartley. Check out this handy guide from @bristol247.bsky.social.
Bristol's month in Folk & Roots - June 2026
Music forges a path that leads us into the summer months
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It's just two weeks until we welcome Belinda O'Hooley to headline our June concert, and it will come as no surprise to you to hear that tjckets are flying out! B00K NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS A familiar face returns to headline our June concert. Belinda O'Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer, songwriter and composer celebrated for her expressive and distinctive musicality. #livemusic #singersongwriter #piano #downend #bristol
Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Belinda O'Hooley
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NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS A familiar face returns to headline our June concert. Belinda O'Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer, songwriter and composer celebrated for her expressive and distinctive musicality. #livemusic #singersongwriter #piano #downend #bristol
Here’s a third and final video of The Charlotte Carrivick Band from Friday evening. Enjoy!
The Charlotte Carrivick Band - Train on the Island (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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Here’s a video of Erika Olson, who got us underway on Friday evening with a great set. Enjoy! #livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol
Erika Olson - You Got This (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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“When Carrivick sings she shows impeccable taste. Her harmonies with Davies are beautiful. Dylan's ‘Farewell Angelina’ has a slow moan helped by Cross’ bowed double bass.” - Gavin McNamara, from our review. Here’s a second video of Charlotte Carrivick and her band from Friday evening.
The Charlotte Carrivick Band - Farewell Angelina (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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Thanks to Bristol’s best independent magazine, @bristol247.bsky.social , for sharing this review of Friday evening’s concert, as we welcomed Charlotte Carrivick and her band, with support from Erika Olson.
Review: Charlotte Carrivick, Downend Folk & Roots - 'Electricity crackles from her fingertips'
The flatpicking guitarist extraordinaire comes to Christchurch
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The first video of Charlotte Carrivick and her band is now up on our YouTube channel. Please subscribe while you're there. #livemusic #bluegrass #downend #bristol
The Charlotte Carrivick Band - Church Steeple (live at Downend Folk & Roots)
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Our review of an incredible evening of live music, courtesy of The Charlotte Carrivick Band and Erika Olson, is now up on the website. Thanks, as always, to @tallfolk46.bsky.social (words) and Barry Savell (photos). Read the review here: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/58...
The Charlotte Carrivick Band are sounding absolutely brilliant in soundcheck. There are still a few seats available and you can pay on the door. Join the other 150 that are coming, you'll be glad you did. #livemusic #bluegrass #downend #bristol
