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CALVA LOUISE
Whether it’s age, COVID or a combination of the two, something that I have found difficult to muster over recent months is getting excited by gigs. During these long periods of isolation I’ve caught many […]
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REVIEWS
The Old England
Tucked away in Montpelier amidst a venous of narrow roads that climb steep hills, hidden in plain sight aside a surgery carpark is the magical haven that is The Old England. Akin to the shop […]
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OLDEN YOLK
You can read the full article that this excerpt is from by clicking here! Following a three-for-three success of Jack Cooper sets it was time for Olden Yolk, another Arbiter recommendation. They were comprised of […]
ALBUM REVIEWS
THE BURNING HELL 2
The Shonk just love it when our Canadian Ambassadors come over to party with us and play us their wonderful anti-folk, indie narrative, stream of consciousness, nostalgia-rap! (By our standards is a genre that Mathias […]
LIVE REVIEWS
ASTRAL FEST VI BRISTOL 2019 (PT2)
Our glorious day of absorbing some incredible music from all around the world was in full swing and after a quick stop at Pret A Manger for some nourishment and sustenance it was time for […]
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ASTRAL FEST VI BRISTOL 2019 PT1
Astral Fest VI was a highly anticipated event this year for The Shonk Family. Last year the Arbiter and I had an incredible time that left us smelly, sweaty and with an accumulated week’s worth […]
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JANE WEAVER
Beautiful show tonight by @JanelWeaver@TrinityBristol,to deconstruct and then rebuild her songs in front of us, alone, takes bravery, ingenuity and talent. Class I posted this tweet immediately upon leaving the Trinity Centre, I could have […]
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SONS OF KEMET
Before the show the nervous excitement was palpable in a sold out Fleece, the crowd was here to dance and dance they would. I have always loved the sound of two drummers, it allows one […]