Singer, guitarist, and folk music interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell has distinguished himself as one of his generation’s preeminent interpreters of traditional (and not so traditional) “folk” songs, a practice which he approaches with a refreshingly unfussy lack of nostalgia.
By recontextualizing ancient vernacular songs and sources of the American South, he allows them to breathe and speak for themselves and for himself; alternately inhabiting them and allowing them to inhabit him. In all his work, Fussell humanizes his material with his own curatorial and interpretive gifts, unmooring stories and melodies from their specific eras and origins and setting them adrift in our own waterways.
Fussell’s album Good and Green Again was released to critical acclaim in January of 2022. The album was produced by James Elkington and featured an ensemble of formidable musicians, including Casey Toll on upright bass, Libby Rodenbough on strings, Joe Westerlund on drums, and Joseph Decosimo on fiddle, as well as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, who contributed additional vocals.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Unreserved standing event
Age: 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 19:00
Start: 19:30
“[A] rare contemporary to approach folk in its pure form, shunning self-penned compositions about bummer relationships to concentrate on material handed down from bygone, hardened times.”
The New Yorker
Support from
Danny Riley
Bristol-based acoustic guitarist and experimental folk artist Danny Riley began playing live with an improvisational drone group in 2016 and more recently has developed a solo acoustic guitar project influenced by the psychedelic and traditional folk continuum, drone and jazz.
Self-described as ‘freak-folk’, Danny’s recorded work features multi-instrumental accompaniment including flute, violin, psaltery and esraj.
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
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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