Pop in your earpiece, close your eyes and embrace the wonders (and horrors) of augmented reality and prepare to travel 500 years into the future as Richard Dawson returns with… The Ruby Cord.
The Northumbrian singer/songwriter has maintained their position as an irrefutable fixture in the underground folk scene with a distinctive blend of traditional English folk music, Sacred Harp-kissed North Country blues, jazzy psych-folk, and progressive rock. After bursting out of the Newcastle experimental scene in 2012, Dawson wasted no time in further pushing the boundaries of his already expansive sonic palette – from exploratory art rock to shambolic psychedelia, nothing is off limits.
Though intentionally difficult to define, Richard Dawson’s music does consistently revolve around one poignant sentiment – a laser-focused analysis of the everyday struggle to understand life in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Seated show
Age: All ages
Doors: 19.30
Start time: 20:00
Finish: 22.30
“Britain’s best, most humane songwriter.”
The Guardian
Support from
Me Lost Me
The electronic music project of Newcastle based musician Jayne Dent and current artist in residence at internationally renowned venue The Sage, Gateshead, Me Lost Me delights in experimenting with genre, taking influence from folk, electronica, art pop, ambient and noise music to create a beguiling mix of soaring vocals, synth, field recordings and hypnotic rhythms.
Her live shows are atmospheric, dark and playful, with a repertoire that explores storytelling through original songs, improvisations and reworkings of traditional ballads.
The venue
St George’s Bristol
Covid-19 Safety Measures at St George’s Bristol
Please follow these safety measures when you visit St George’s Bristol. If you have Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate you should not attend this event.
Strong encouraged:
Wear a face covering
Take a lateral flow tests before attending
Do not attend if you have Covid symptoms
Getting There
Address: Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR
St George’s Bristo is located near Bristol city centre just off Park Street, 5-minutes walk from the south end of Brandon Hill and opposite The Georgian House Museum.
Access Information
There is step-free access to the venue from the Charlotte Street entrance, where there is a lift to all floors of the building with access to the Café Bar, glass studio and hall. The gardens are not fully accessible to wheelchairs.
View Bristol Beacon’s Access pages for information about joining our access register, access booking online and website accessibility.
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