the bell inn
live music on sunday, monday and wednesday - always free, 9 real ales, vinyl dj's
103 walcot street, bath, ba1 5bw, 01225 460426
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live music
The Bell has live music three times a week (Monday and Wenesday evenings from 9pm and Sunday lunchtimes from 1pm) ranging from jazz to blues to folk to roots to some things we are not sure what to call. We also have vinyl dj's on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings
Band listings for October/November 2011
Wednesday 2 November
World Government
One government that can deal with fireworks - in fact they provide their own musical ones - and equally with 10 tons of dynamite in the basement � that�ll be Paul at the bass and the ferocious drums/percussion section. Anonymous masks not obligatory.
http://www.myspace.com/worldgovernmentmusic/music
World Government
One government that can deal with fireworks - in fact they provide their own musical ones - and equally with 10 tons of dynamite in the basement � that�ll be Paul at the bass and the ferocious drums/percussion section. Anonymous masks not obligatory.
http://www.myspace.com/worldgovernmentmusic/music
Wednesday 9 November
The Zen Hussies
Just because they�ve long moved on from hanging out in here all the time doesn�t mean they�re not still crucial chaps about town, and just �cos they dress charity shop chic doesn�t mean they don�t have a ferocious work ethic � yet more new material in prospect. Still an essential rendezvous!
The Zen Hussies
Just because they�ve long moved on from hanging out in here all the time doesn�t mean they�re not still crucial chaps about town, and just �cos they dress charity shop chic doesn�t mean they don�t have a ferocious work ethic � yet more new material in prospect. Still an essential rendezvous!
Monday 7 November
Kangaroo Moon
Folk Trance pioneers, antipodeo-celtic explorers, and still one of our favourite bands twenty-plus years on. And it�s always early evening at a great summer festival when these guys hit the stage�
Kangaroo Moon
Folk Trance pioneers, antipodeo-celtic explorers, and still one of our favourite bands twenty-plus years on. And it�s always early evening at a great summer festival when these guys hit the stage�
Sunday 6 November (lunchtime)
Beth Porter
Already the most in-demand bandmate and session player in town, some of you may still be surprised to learn of the delicate charm of her own material and own band. Don�t know what configuration she�ll be in, but whatever way round it�ll be a genuinely special session.
Beth Porter
Already the most in-demand bandmate and session player in town, some of you may still be surprised to learn of the delicate charm of her own material and own band. Don�t know what configuration she�ll be in, but whatever way round it�ll be a genuinely special session.
Monday 14 November
Tony Remy, Anders Olinder & Friends
Tony is simply one of the very best guitarists in the country, and he loves to play here because they give him the opportunity to play what he wants rather than what his usual megastar employers require: mostly electrifying blues with the odd groove or jazz inflection. An absolute treat for all concerned.
Tony Remy, Anders Olinder & Friends
Tony is simply one of the very best guitarists in the country, and he loves to play here because they give him the opportunity to play what he wants rather than what his usual megastar employers require: mostly electrifying blues with the odd groove or jazz inflection. An absolute treat for all concerned.
Sunday 13 November (lunchtime)
Mills & Chimneys
Shooting Star collective of Young Folk Award finalists (David Gibb being the most familiar round here) and others (not all youngsters either) on one-off tour of one-off project of Derbyshire songs. These kinds of projects frequently bring out the best in the participants, and that�s definitely the case here.
Mills & Chimneys
Shooting Star collective of Young Folk Award finalists (David Gibb being the most familiar round here) and others (not all youngsters either) on one-off tour of one-off project of Derbyshire songs. These kinds of projects frequently bring out the best in the participants, and that�s definitely the case here.
Wednesday 16 November
The Heavy Quartet
Ferocious musicianship, high technology and spirited ensemble blowing; genre hopping and utterly unique; serious players with a sense of humour bubbling under, a night at HQ is always memorable.
The Heavy Quartet
Ferocious musicianship, high technology and spirited ensemble blowing; genre hopping and utterly unique; serious players with a sense of humour bubbling under, a night at HQ is always memorable.
Sunday 20 November (lunchtime)
Emily Portman & Friends
More young folkies and more of the very best: Emily�s spooky faery debut album gained her all kinds of good notices and great connections, but she first played for us well before they all caught on and will be an utter delight in an intimate space like The Bell.
Emily Portman & Friends
More young folkies and more of the very best: Emily�s spooky faery debut album gained her all kinds of good notices and great connections, but she first played for us well before they all caught on and will be an utter delight in an intimate space like The Bell.
Monday 21 November
Leon Hunt N-Tet
Banjo King Leon has always lead stonking bands, and the N-Tet format is his licence to reconfigure to whatever formation best serves the music of the moment. This one does feature some very familiar old faces and, on home turf, celebration will be in the air tonight.
Leon Hunt N-Tet
Banjo King Leon has always lead stonking bands, and the N-Tet format is his licence to reconfigure to whatever formation best serves the music of the moment. This one does feature some very familiar old faces and, on home turf, celebration will be in the air tonight.
Wednesday 23 November
Christopher Rees Band
It�s that elusive Country Soul thing, but no trouble invoking spirits of the genre classics, and - altho� from South Wales - Chris has both the voice and the writing to sit comfortably on top of his suitably hand-tooled high-performance backing.
Christopher Rees Band
It�s that elusive Country Soul thing, but no trouble invoking spirits of the genre classics, and - altho� from South Wales - Chris has both the voice and the writing to sit comfortably on top of his suitably hand-tooled high-performance backing.
Sunday 30 October (lunchtime)
Gilmore / Roberts
The latest phase of the Britfolk revival keeps throwing up wondrous young players, and we could fill the week with them without shortchanging you on quality. Some, however, are a cut above even that high standard, and those we have to share with you. Fiddle, guitar, boy/girl voices, the highest renown beckons.
Gilmore / Roberts
The latest phase of the Britfolk revival keeps throwing up wondrous young players, and we could fill the week with them without shortchanging you on quality. Some, however, are a cut above even that high standard, and those we have to share with you. Fiddle, guitar, boy/girl voices, the highest renown beckons.
Monday 31 October
Groanbox
From obscurantist drifters with home-made instruments to 4 stars in The Guardian in only a couple of years, and they�re still fab, and still our mates. Probably gig of the month against some very stiff opposition. It�s blues but really not as we know it, Jim. Oh, and spooky it will be too...
Groanbox
From obscurantist drifters with home-made instruments to 4 stars in The Guardian in only a couple of years, and they�re still fab, and still our mates. Probably gig of the month against some very stiff opposition. It�s blues but really not as we know it, Jim. Oh, and spooky it will be too...
Sunday 27 November (lunchtime)
Electric Lobsters
Oo Blimey Missus, they�re back! Erstwhile Bell favourites absent and even silent for a good few years, back with a snap in their step and a new spark in their hearts. Still in the pink!
Electric Lobsters
Oo Blimey Missus, they�re back! Erstwhile Bell favourites absent and even silent for a good few years, back with a snap in their step and a new spark in their hearts. Still in the pink!
Monday 28 November
Moscow Drug Club
Fantastic swing musicians (John Pearce on violin, I need say no more) whipped into line by the silky steel of Katya�s vocals. Unfortunately we don�t serve any of the usual fare of a Moscow Drug Club - apart from our excellent line of vodkas - but together we can get some of the atmosphere going�
Moscow Drug Club
Fantastic swing musicians (John Pearce on violin, I need say no more) whipped into line by the silky steel of Katya�s vocals. Unfortunately we don�t serve any of the usual fare of a Moscow Drug Club - apart from our excellent line of vodkas - but together we can get some of the atmosphere going�
Wednesday 30 November (lunchtime)
Edenheight
Dark nights call for some dark music but we�re not going to leave you groove-less in a dark alleyway, we�ve brought the professionals in. They funk like a barrel load of bootleggers and the enlightenment is for free.
http://www.myspace.com/edenheight/music
Edenheight
Dark nights call for some dark music but we�re not going to leave you groove-less in a dark alleyway, we�ve brought the professionals in. They funk like a barrel load of bootleggers and the enlightenment is for free.
http://www.myspace.com/edenheight/music