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Bristol
Beacon

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

A person wearing glasses and a suit poses in front of a white backdrop.

Sat 29 Jun 2024

20:00

Americana

Rock and Pop

Josh Rouse

Plus Jeb Loy Nichols

Lantern Hall

Woman with blue top, curly flowing hair and hand to head

Thu 29 Aug 2024

20:00

Americana

Blues

Rock and Pop

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Plus support Ruth Trimble

Lantern Hall

Six people sat on wooden stools pose in front of a black background.

Fri 22 Nov 2024

19:00

Americana

Folk

Rock and Pop

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Beacon Hall

Four people stood in the desert in suits.

Mon 17 Mar 2025

20:00

Americana

Folk

Rock and Pop

The Dead South

Beacon Hall

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