Stephen Fretwell returns with Busy Guy, a long-awaited third album shaped as a reflective song cycle exploring fatherhood, loss and renewal.
Recorded in a single, instinctive session with producer Dan Carey, the record captures Fretwell’s gift for intimate storytelling, weaving vivid images of modern life, love and memory into quietly powerful songs.
Across its tracks, Busy Guy moves between tenderness and unease, balancing lyrical precision with emotional openness in a way that reaffirms Fretwell as one of the UK’s most distinctive songwriting voices.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Format: Standing
Age: 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
For access bookings and access information please email: info@thecroftbristol.co.uk
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
All in all it was a very impressive night of live music
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The venue
The Croft
Getting to the venue
Location: The Crofters Rights is located near Bristol city centre in Stokes Croft, 550m from The Bearpit and opposite Carriageworks.
Address: 117-119 Stokes Croft, Cotham, Bristol BS1 3RW
Bicycle
Hanging cycle parking is available upon request. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
On street parking is available 200m from the venue. The nearest car parks are St James Barton multi-storey (319 spaces) and Brunswick Square (48 spaces).
Bristol Clean Air Zone
The Crofters Rights is outside but close to the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
Nine Tree Hill bus stop is 100m from the venue. City Centre bus stops are 600m away towards Cabot Circus.
Access Information
For access bookings and access information please email: info@thecroftbristol.co.uk
The Croft is wheelchair accessible with a few small steps leading up to the entrance from street level. A portable ramp is available.
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
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