Bristol New Music opens its 2026 edition at Strange Brew with two essential projects from the contemporary US underground, each appearing in Bristol for the first time.
Bill Orcutt (Harry Pussy), Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) and Ethan Miller (Comets on Fire): a heavyweight US trio operating at the fault line between rock and free improvisation.
Bill Orcutt, incendiary guitarist with seminal ‘90s noise-rock outfit, Harry Pussy brings a ferocious, deconstructed approach to guitar. Steve Shelley, best known as the drummer for Sonic Youth, and on bass, Ethan Miller who has been a central figure in psychedelic and outer-rock movements, and visionary guitarist and vocalist of bands like Comets on Fire. Oakland-based saxophonist, composer and improviser Cole Pulice joins them and crafts luminous, otherworldly compositions at the intersection of cosmic jazz and digital synthesis.
See 2023’s soaring longform electroacoustic odyssey If I Don’t See You in the Future, I’ll See You In the Pasture or latest album Land’s End Eternal, which expands their compositional palette beyond signal-processed saxophone to include layers of electric guitar and lush choral arrangements.
Presented by Bristol New Music, Bristol Beacon, St George’s Bristol, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Bristol University’s Department of Music
Format: Standing
Age: All ages (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 20.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Suspended between rock’n’roll order and psychedelic oblivion
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The venue
Strange Brew
Getting to the venue
Location: Strange Brew is located on Fairfax Street, a short distance from Broadmead Shopping Quarter (160m) and the west end of Castle Park (160m).
Address: Strange Brew, 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3DB
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found outside Strange Brew on Fairfax Street and Nelson Street. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
There is limited on street parking available outside the venue and paid parking available behind the venue at the NCP Car Park (All Saints Street).
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Strange Brew is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
The closest bus stops are Nelson Street (100m) and Union Street (160m).
Access
For access bookings and access information please email: info@strangebrewbristol.com
Mobility
Strange Brew is wheelchair accessible with step-free level access throughout. Lowered bar serving points and disabled access viewing areas are available
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
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