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The return of Bristol Favourites for an afternoon of great music, food and good times for all the family. Event Details
Doors 12.30 pm
Roast served 1.30pm
Standing ticket entry – 2.30pm
Close 6pm
MUSIC PROVIDED ON THE DAY BY:
Laid Blak
Laid Blak represent the quintessential Bristol music story, celebrating 20 years in the business this year, they have deservedly cemented themselves not just in Bristol’s honorary list but extremely thought after right across the UK. 2022 saw the band win Reggae Album of the Year voted by the people and awarded by the UK Reggae Fraternity, for its release of ‘From the Vaults’
Formed from the partnership of Bristol producer DJ Bunjy and MC Joe Peng, two legends of the rave and proto-Jungle scenes, the pair spent the 90’s causing havoc on dance floors in the biggest raves around the country, performing for the era defining party brands and popping up on all the essential tape packs.
Building on their successful rave wrecking partnership, the pair began to look for a new musical direction and like many of Bristol’s most loved musical exports, they drew inspiration from the melting pot that is Bristol music, which of course has Reggae and Soundsystem culture at its core. What began as a studio project, found them seeking out some of the most impressive musicians the city has to offer and Laid Blak was formed.
On their journey to becoming one of Bristol’s most exciting and loved live bands, the duo has brought in an array of talented musicians to complement and augment their ideas. Although the duo has seen musicians come and go, the latest generation have become stalwarts to the foundation and the band are as strong live as they have ever been.
With supporting lead vocalist Rachel, Gabbo Zerpa on drums, Alex on the guitar, Ben Meredith on bass and the talented Jack Drewry on keys the band have this unity in its performances that is a credit to the musical family.
The Laid Blak sound takes massive inspiration from ska and reggae, but has often been described as ‘street soul’. The influences are broad and represent sounds that define the eclecticness of Bristol music, from reggae, to dancehall, soul, hip hop, funk and jazz, whilst of course never forgetting their jungle heritage. It’s all in the blend and the results is a fun filled sunshine dance music that keeps your feet moving and your face smiling.
As live performers Laid Blak are a phenomenon, one reviewer went as far as to describe them as ‘the essential festival band’. No one ever forgets a Laid Blak performance, the charisma of the vocalists and the musical dexterity of the band leave a lasting impression. Winning over even the most cynical of punter and making them shock-out on the dancefloor.
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TICKET DETAILS:
Entry and Roast – Adult ticket £24
Entry and Roast – child( under 12) ticket £18
Entry Only – Adult £12
Entry Only – Child £8
Tickets from www.christmasspiegeltent.co.uk
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