Bob Log III, Fat Possum recording artist and one man band, is the indisputable prince of punk blues from Tuscon, Arizona. Witnessing Bob Log live is an unmissable and unforgettable experience. By rights he should be a punk blues stadium super star.
Bob Log’s identity and history is shrouded in mystery and rumour, probably helped by his stage get up and also when his record company put out an early press release claiming Log had a monkey’s paw grafted on to his wrist after a boating accident as a child. He takes to the stage behind the visor of a crash helmet – fitted with a makeshift telephone mic, of course, and clad in his famous blue jumpsuit. Bob then unleashes a torrent of hardcore Mississippi Delta blues, hip hop beats and punk rock. The crash helmet telephone distorts the vocals and his hands, arms, legs and feet become a blur of jump suit clad limbs as he plays slide, triggers drum machines and drums with his feet simultaneously.
In a world of homogenised and mass marketed music, we need true mavericks like Bob Log III more than ever.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Standing event
14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 19.30
Start Time: 20.00
Finish : 22.30
“The loudest, strangest stuff you’ve ever heard. You don’t understand one word he’s saying. I like people who glue macaroni on to a piece of cardboard and paint it gold. That’s what I aspire to.”
Tom Waits
Support from
Red Hot Riot
Inhabitants of the sublime Forest of Dean in the South East of England, Red Hot Riot’s take on Psychobilly is unapologetically raucous. The three piece’s uninhibited approach to the genre has taken them all over the world – including the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender in the US as well as the prestigious Glastonbury Festival back on home turf.
With a debut album and a slew of EP’s already under their belt, the band have rapidly become a fan favourite within the underground psychobilly scene, with no signs of slowing down any time soon.
The venue
Exchange
Getting to the venue
Location: Exchange is located on Old Market Street. It is a short distance (300m) from the Marriott Hotel in Bristol City Centre.
Address: Exchange, 72 – 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found outside the venue on David Street. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
There are parking bays on the opposite side of the road and also behind the venue (250m). The closest multi-story car park is NCP Car Park Bristol Broadmead.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Exchange is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
Several city buses stop at Old Market, a short distance (100m) from the venue.
Access
Mobility
Exchange has a small ramp entrance from street level. The bar and main event space are on the ground floor.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome inside the venue,
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
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