Matthew Hegarty (Matthew and the Atlas) has traversed a range of musical territories from classic acoustic folk, to dramatic synth-laden electronica, and urgent guitar led alt-rock.
The common thread has been a songwriting style that marries a subtle melodic sensibility with lyrics full of natural imagery and dark emotional heft – all delivered in his striking and distinctive vocal. In the the process Hegarty has quietly built a major cult following in Europe and and the US.
His new album This Place We Live is out in Autumn 2023 on Communion Records.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Format: Unreserved seating
Age: 14+
Doors: 19.30
Start: 20.00
Finish: 23.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
“Guitars awash with spacey reverb, crisp banjo and plucked acoustic [serve as a] reminder that at the heart of it all, the roots here are firmly planted in folk.”
Stereofox
Support from
Memorial
Consisting of songwriters Ollie Spalding and Jack Watts, the Brighton-based folk pop duo’s self-titled debut album showcases the pair at their very best – delicate layers of finger-picked guitars, hushed vocals and harmony executed with laser-focused precision.
Memorial’s debut considers love, longing, friendship and the hope that it brings, delivered in an intimate manner that appeals to the listener as a close confidant. This dynamic has undoubtedly contributed to the pair’s recognition in recent years, with the single ‘Latchkey’ having been nominated for Song of the Year at the AMA UK Awards in 2022.
The venue
The Mount Without
Getting to the venue
Location: The Mount Without is located at the bottom of St Michaels Hill.
Address: Upper Church Ln, Bristol BS2 8FN
Bicycle
Bicycle racks are available on Perry Road and Upper Maudlin Street close to the venue. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 300m away from the venue off Park Row.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
The Mount Without is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Park Row and Upper Maudlin Street have bus stops 300m from the venue service by 3X and U1. City centre bus stops are 550m away.
Access
Mobility
The performance space at The Mount Without is at street level with level, but uneven access. The entrance is accessed via a church yard with uneven flagstones. Old Park Hill is the best route to take for the performance space.
The bar and toilet facilities are located in the crypt with ramp access or 4 shallow steps.
Toilets
There are wheelchair accessible toilets located in the bar.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility available at this venue.
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