Scottish songwriter Kathryn Joseph conveys a burning emotive potency through minimal arrangements.
Her songs poignantly grapple with heavy, heart-wrenching narratives, from her 2014 debut grieving the loss of her son to 2018’s When I Wake the Want Is and her newest album dealing with stories of abuse.
At the core of Joseph’s songwriting is a nuanced expression of pain, which carries through her latest record For You Who Are the Wronged.
As with her previous work, Joseph purveys these truths with courage and rawness held particularly in her mournful yet soothing vocals and punctuated by sparse instrumentation.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Seated event
Age: 14+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 19.30
Start Time: 20.00
“Against soft keys and faint wells of synth, the Scottish singer-songwriter’s intense, intimate songs sound like unmediated transpositions of feeling.”
Pitchfork
Support from
Maja Lena
The repetitive motions of walking, seed planting, sweeping can be really beneficial to writing music, and for Maja Lena, working on a no dig permaculture vegetable growing project and for a natural horsemanship yard give plenty of time for her imagination to run wild. “I do a lot of my songwriting whilst working outdoors, often humming melodies to myself, thinking about lyrics while I’m going about my chores”. Immersion in the natural world has always influenced her creativity, it was a dominant force in her earlier writing with alt-folk outfits Low Chimes and Hot Feet as well as her debut solo album The Keeper, from last year.
The venue
Bristol Folk House
Getting to the venue
Location: Bristol Folk House is located near Bristol city centre off Park Street, 300m walk from Bristol Beacon or College Green.
Address: 40a Park St, Bristol BS1 5JG
Bicycle
Bicycle racks are available within the venue’s courtyard garden. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Limited on street parking is available on Park Street (100m). The closest multi-story car park is Trenchard Street Car Park (483m).
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Folk House is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus/Train
College Green bus stops are 101m from the venue, with frequent services to and from the city centre. The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads (1931m).
Access
Mobility
Unfortunately Bristol Folk House does not have level access or accessible facilities. There are a total of 14 steps and a slope between floors to access the entrance, foyer and performance space.
Toilets
This venue does not have an accessible toilet.
Assistance Dogs
All assistance dogs are welcome in the venue and auditorium.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
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