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Americana

A summer of American roots music celebrated across the city!

From titan of the genre Asleep at the Wheel’s final Bristol show to Dom Flemon’s bold recontextualization of American roots traditions and the closely observed vignettes of everyday life within Josh Rouse’s music, join us for a summer of rich storytelling, virtuosic musicianship and celebrated artists old and new representing the broad scope of American roots music.

What’s on

Discover pioneering acts old and new as part of our programme of American roots music

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
A group of 15 people dressed in glamorous outfits with a 20's look, some have instruments and there is a rushed curtain as a backdrop.

Fri 25 Apr 2025

19:00

Americana

Jazz

Rock and Pop

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Magic and Moonlight Tour

Beacon Hall

Choir! Choir! Choir!
Two people sat on a sofa, one with a guitar with a bright blue background.

Mon 12 May 2025

19:00

Americana

Classical

Rock and Pop

Soul

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Hallelujah: An EPIC Anthems Sing-Along!

Lantern Hall

Yasmin Williams
A person with long hair looking at their guitar sat on an arm chair

Mon 16 Jun 2025

20:00

Americana

Blues

Folk

Yasmin Williams

Plus support TBA

Lantern Hall

Chris Thile
A person stands in front of a wall outside holding a guitar. The person is wearing a plaid blazer and a floral shirt.

Sun 16 Nov 2025

20:00

Americana

Folk

Rock and Pop

Chris Thile

St George's Bristol

Grant-Lee Phillips
A person with tousled hair is sitting and looking into the distance. The person wears and light jacket and an open denim shirt.

Wed 14 Jan 2026

20:00

Americana

Rock and Pop

Grant-Lee Phillips

Plus support TBA

Lantern Hall