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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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The final video from last Friday’s concert was actually @ranagri.bsky.social's first song on the night, but we’ve saved it until last to allow you to enjoy it in its full, unedited, glorious form. Do hit that ’subscribe’ button while you’re over on YouTube! #livemusic #folkmusic #downend

Ranagri - An Derreen (live at Downend Folk & Roots)

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Here’s a clip from the first of three videos of @ranagri.bsky.social from last Friday (with apologies for it being later than usual due to team illness!). The full version is up on our YouTube channel. Please do consider subscribing while you’re there. It really makes a difference.

Ranagri - Bound For New York City (live at Downend Folk & Roots)

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Our review of a brilliant evening of live music with @ranagri.bsky.social is now up on the website. You can read the full version via the ljnk below. Thanks to Bea Furlong (words) and Barry Savell (photos). #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots - REVIEW: "MUSIC TO LOSE YOURSELF IN"

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

You can buy your tckts in advance until 4.00pm tomorrow (Friday), either online from our website via Headfirst Bristol, or in person from Downend Cards and Gifts (cash only). The doors at Christ Church Downend open at 7.00pm (you can't get in before that!) and the concert starts at 7.45pm.

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There will be a limited number of seats available on the door for tomorrow evening's @ranagri.bsky.social concert, priced at £17 each, but... a) Why risk missing out? and... b) It's cheaper in advance! #livemusic #folkmusic #indiefolk #progmusic #downend #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As well as great, locally-brewed craft ales, our bar will also be selling sweet treats courtesy of our friends at The Great Cake Company. They just happen to be gluten-free, and they're delicious. Try one on Friday, we're certain you'll agree! #livemusic #folkmusic #greatcakes #downend #bristol

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The bar is re-stocked ready for Friday, and as usual we'll be selling great craft ales from our friends at Hop Union Brewery. There will also be cider, wine, soft drinks and tea and coffee. Don't forget to bring your own tankard/glass/mug for a 50p discount. #livemusic #craftale #realale #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't forget that you can avoid those online b00king fees by paying cash for your concert tickets at Downend Cards and Gifts. Do have a browse around while you're there too, it's packed full of card and gifts too, believe it or not! #livemusic #folkmusic #supportlocalbusiness #downend #bristol

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is well worth a listen. Our headliners this Friday, @ranagri.bsky.social, recently featured on the critically-acclaimed @folkonfoot.com podcast with Matthew Bannister. #livemusic #folkmusic #indiefolk #downend #bristol www.folkonfoot.com/episodes/ran...

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Ranagri at Ranagri

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's just ONE WEEK until we welcome @ranagri.bsky.social to kick-off our Autumn/Winter Programme... and we can hardly wait! #livemusic #folkmusic #indiefolk #progmusic #downend #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

September's Downend Voice is out now, and as always, it’s full of local news, views and listings, including this preview of our monthly concert, as we welcome @ranagri.bsky.social on Friday 18 September. It's selling fast, book now! #livemusic #folkmusic #indiefolk #downend #bristol

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ranagri headline this month's concert on Friday 18 September and tickets are selling fast, as you'd expect! Get yours now from Downend Cards and Gifts (cash only please) or via the website. downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/58...

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Downend Folk & Roots - NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS: RANAGRI + NIC JANAWAY & SARAH OWEN

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're delighted to be welcoming a band that have been hailed as "a really serious proposition live" by Mark Radcliffe on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show. @ranagri.bsky.social #livemusic #folkmusic #indiefolk #downend #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

NEXT: @ranagri.bsky.social's ‘Say Hello Tour’ heralds a bold new era for this award-winning indie folk band, bringing their signature cinematic, prog-infused folk music to South Gloucestershire. INFORMATION & TCKETS:https://downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/587-nextsep26ranagrinicjanawaysarahowen

Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Ranagri

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome @ranagri.bsky.social to kick off our Autumn/Winter Season on Friday 18 September. Tickets selling fast already! www.downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/58...

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Friday's Summer Ceilidh + Fish & Chip Supper, in partnership with Christ Church Downend, is sold out, but don't forget that you can still grab your tickets for our amazing Autumn/Winter programme of concerts, which are all on-sale now!

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

That's it folks... all 100 of the tickets to the Summer Ceilidh + Fish & Chip Supper on Friday 17 July have been snapped up! If you would like to be added to the waiting list in the unlikely event of any returns, please email info@downendfolkandroots.com.

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

After the success of the ceilidh during our 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2024, we are delighting to announce that we will sign off for the Summer break with another dance and supper, in partnership with Christ Church Downend, on Friday 17 July.

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

“‘The Thief and I’ does that brilliant thing of feeling like an old folk song but sounding like a new one. The guitar cascades around some classic storytelling. He might have been away for a while but it's great to have Gren Bartley back again.” - Gavin McNamara, from our review.

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

“O'Hooley introduces ‘The Swallow's Tail’ as one of her dad's favourite reels; her piano hums and thrums through the space, it pecks and thumps creating a swell of catharsis. She admits to "buggering about" with the tune, but it's a glorious inversion, not a destruction.” - @tallfolk46.bsky.social

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Our review of a stunning evening of live music, courtesy of Belinda O'Hooley, with support from Gren Bartley, is now up on the website. Thanks, as always, to @tallfolk46.bsky.social (words) and Barry Savell (photos). downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/58... #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Belinda is sounding magnificent in soundcheck. You can still be here to hear her tonight... pay on the door from 7.00pm. #livemusic #singersongwriter #downend #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

You'll be able to pay on the door for tonight's concert, as we welcome Belinda O'Hooley and Gren Bartley to South Gloucestershire. Advance sales via the website (link in bio) and at Downend Cards and Gifts (cash only) will close at 4.00pm.

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

As well as great, locally-brewed craft ales, our bar will also be selling sweet treats courtesy of our friends at The Great Cake Company. They just happen to be gluten-free, and they're delicious. Try one tomorrow night, we're certain you'll agree! #livemusic #downend #bristol #cake

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Don't forget that you can avoid those online booking fees by paying cash for your concert tickets at Downend Cards and Gifts. Do have a browse around while you're there too! #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #community

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This video absolutely blew up, and now has had almost 200,000 views on YouTube. A moment in our history, to be sure. Belinda O'Hooley returns this Friday for a solo show, and there are still a few tjckets left. Info in the commments. INFORMATION & TICKETS: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/58...

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

WERE YOU THERE? Back in 2019 (can it really be seven years ago??), O'Hooley & Tidow were our guests, back at our old home at Frenchay Village Hall. Their song, 'Gentleman Jack', had just been chosen as the theme tune to Sally Wainwright's TV show of the same name.

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O'Hooley & Tidow - Gentleman Jack

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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The bar is re-stocked ready for Friday, and as usual we'll be selling great craft ales from our friends at Bristol's own Hop Union Brewery. There will also be cider, wine, soft drinks and tea and coffee. #livemusic #craftale #beer #downend #bristol

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Opening the evening next Friday (19 June) will be an artist who has been hailed as part of the future of melodic songwriting. Forever evolving and adapting, and with unmatched guitar work, Gren Bartley is a modern day troubadour. Here’s a video to give you an idea of what to expect.

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Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Gren Bartley (support)

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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June’s Downend Voice is out now, and as always, it’s full of local news, views and listings, including this preview of our monthly concert, as we welcome Belinda O'Hooley, with support from Gren Bartley, on Friday 19 June. downendvoice.co.uk/2026/05/22/j...

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June 2026: DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS PREVIEW - Downend Voice

BELINDA O’HOOLEY + GREN BARTLEY FRIDAY 19 JUNE 2026 A familiar face returns to headline Downend Folk & Roots’ June concert. Belinda O’Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer, songwriter and composer ce...

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

There is lots of great folk, roots and acoustic music coming up in and around Bristol this month, including our concert as we welcome Belinda O'Hooley with support from Gren Bartley. Check out this handy guide from @bristol247.bsky.social.

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Bristol's month in Folk & Roots - June 2026

Music forges a path that leads us into the summer months

Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It's just two weeks until we welcome Belinda O'Hooley to headline our June concert, and it will come as no surprise to you to hear that tjckets are flying out! B00K NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

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Downend Folk & Roots @downendfolkroots.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

NEXT AT DOWNEND FOLK & ROOTS A familiar face returns to headline our June concert. Belinda O'Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer, songwriter and composer celebrated for her expressive and distinctive musicality. #livemusic #singersongwriter #piano #downend #bristol

Next at Downend Folk & Roots: Belinda O'Hooley