FRIDAY WATERSIDE NIGHTS
Join us on Friday evenings from 5:30PM for live music and freshly made pizza!
With various toppings including gluten free and vegan options on a delicious sourdough base! Read below for all our live performances taking place. All events are free entry & the bar remains open after the music.
Pizza served from 6:00PM until 8:30PM - Music from 7:00PM until 9:00pm
​Alongside our over-the-bar Friday night Pizza service, you can now book a weekly-changing alternative for £10.50.
Ticket links will be published each week on the newsletter & website & need to be booked no later than 6pm the Thursday before.
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Friday 3rd April Bill Smarme in Bits
A Bit of Comedy, a Bit of Cabaret, a Bit of Rock’n’Roll, a Bit of a Laugh! Bill Smarme, on his 80th birthday, presents an evening of live entertainment 7 - 9.30 pm. Followed by a Bit of a Chat and a bop to his playlist of 80 years of favourite tracks!
Alongside our over-the-bar Friday night Pizza service you can also pre-order a Charcuterie and Sun-Dried Tomato Platter or Vegetarian hummus and Tzatziki Platter via the link below.
These need to be booked no later than 6pm on the Thursday before.
Friday 10th April Ponchartrain
Ponchartrain’s music can be described as ‘vintage Americana’ – it's a honky-tonk, rockabilly, Cajun, bluesy kind of thing. The vibe is very 40s and 50s, as they love stuff by amazing writers like Little Jimmy Dickens, Leadbelly, Wiley Barkdull and Bessie Smith, so draw on some great songs, but play them with their own spirit and sound.
In Ponchartrain Paul provides the lead vocals, and rhythm guitar, doubling on steel guitar and dobro. He is joined by Jean Godden on fiddle and accordion. The band also features Stig Manley on lead guitar, Joe Allan on double-bass and Tim Robinson on drums.
Alongside our over-the-bar Friday night Pizza service you can also pre-order a Cornish meat or vegetarian pasty via the link below.
These need to be booked no later than 6pm on the Thursday before.
Friday 17th April Clayton Denwood
Clayton Denwood is an established Americana recording artist originally from Toronto, now settled in Bristol. His musical roots involved Woodstock, NY where he appeared with folk icons like Dave Van Ronk and John Herald and also with rock legends like The Band and NRBQ.
All the material is original, and his current band is a swampy Somerset-based 5-piece enhancing his lyric-heavy songs.
There will be focus on his newest album 'LOOKING FOR A ROAD' (FourSquare Records) as well as older/even newer material.
Alongside our over-the-bar Friday night Pizza service you can also pre-order a Charcuterie & sun-dried tomato platter or a Hummus, tzatziki & accompaniments (vegetarian) via the link below.
These need to be booked no later than 6pm on the Thursday before.
Friday 24th April Drew Neirin & The Star Shaped Pegs
A blues & soul musician based in Bath. Playing a combination of easy listening & bluesy originals, with some classic blues & soul tunes, peppered with a little funk & rock ‘n’ roll.
Alongside our over-the-bar Friday night Pizza service you can also pre-order Mini sausages, scotch egg & accompaniments or Onion bhajis, samosas & accompaniments (vegetarian) via the link below.
These need to be booked no later than 6pm on the Thursday before.
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Friday 1st May Soul Strings Duo
Chris Nesbitt and Alex Bishop join together for a special evening of jazz, blues and much more.
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As a virtuosic guitar duo, Chris and Alex have spent the past 2 years performing and arranging songs together, drawing inspiration from the likes of Django Reinhardt and George Benson. Expect to be taken on a musical journey with plenty of memorable melodies to guide you through the night!
Friday 8th May Flash Harry Duo
Pete Watson & Roger Slade are the front line of legendary Bristol band, Flash Harry. They have been entertaining audiences for many years with their eclectic mix of musical styles, which take you on a rootsy mystery tour.
Strange tales unfold of mice and men, hamsters and humans, love and lust and joy and debauchery. Masters of their craft, they put a smile on your face and a tap in your toes.
Friday 15th May Party In The City
There will be no Friday Waterside Night due to Party in the City.
Please note Pizzas will be unavailable this evening.
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More information on performers for this evening will be added to the main events page soon.
Friday 22nd May Lloyd Edwards
Lloyd Edwards is a Welsh folk rock singer songwriter, who taken residency in Bath as a musician for over 10 years.
His songs are heavily influenced by icons such as Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Nick Drake.
Lloyd seamlessly blends smooth guitar flourishes with bold, honest lyrics, delivered in clear, audience silencing tones.
Friday 29th May Are Friends Acoustic
Are Friends Acoustic play (mostly) 80s synth-pop on a unique combination of viola, double bass and acoustic guitar.
Expect Depeche Mode and the Human League from the trio as you have never heard them before; without drum machines or keyboards but with all the quality and fun of the music of the 80s.