John Harold Arnold Bramwell, to give him his full name, is perhaps best-known for his time as the songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot. However, he also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist and continues to work on new material under the guise of his latest band, John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence. Bramwell’s first studio output appeared in 1989, when he was performing and recording as Johnny Dangerously and entitled You Me & The Alarm Clock, an album The Guardian referred to as one of the ‘greatest albums you’ve never heard.’ Following a stint as a television presenter and as a member of the band, The Mouth, Bramwell formed I Am Kloot, with two members of The Mouth. They went on to record six studio albums, including the Mercury-Prize nominated album, Sky At Night. Since 2016, Bramwell has reverted to being a solo artist and tours continuously, around the UK and Europe. A home-recorded solo album, Leave Alone the Empty Spaces appeared in 2018 and the follow-up, a more expansive affair, with a working title of The Light Fantastic, is now scheduled for release in 2022.

Katey Brooks is back for her annual Christmas concert at Bristol Folk House. Expect appearances from some of Bristol's finest, some festive songs thrown in, and definitely lots of laughter. KATEY BROOKS A once-a-generation talent Henry Yates (NME, Guardian) Growing up inside a cult, Katey Brooks found refuge in song. A rebellious artist that resists formula, the powerful (Evening Standard) award-winning singer, songwriter & producer brings a seamless blend of Americana, Folk and Pop to listeners ears, which has earned her radio play from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, 6music, Canada's CBC, Jazz FM, and Amazing Radio amongst many others. She had the crowd eating out of her hands The Independent No stranger to the stage, Brooks has toured in the US, Australia, Canada, Europe and the UK. She has shared bills with artists like Cat Burns, Nick Mulvey, Newton Faulkner, and Yola, as well as playing big name festivals such as Glastonbury, WOMAD, Paralympics 2012, the Australian National Folk Festival, and several BBC Introducing stages, to name a few. One of the best albums of the year Pop Dust KB's album Revolute was released in 2019 to huge critical acclaim across the world including a Best Album of the Year credit from music magazine Popdust, and premiers for the singles from Billboard, Pride Magazine, and Gay Times. Since then she has released a live album, several singles, and had multiple songwriting collaborations including co-writing Let It Burn with award-winning chart success Elles Bailey, which was recently featured on hit TV show Love Island. Brooks vocals have featured on records with Brian May (Queen), Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) and Paloma Faith. Her music has been used in the West End (PRIDE), TV (Hulu's Harlots soundtrack) and film (My Christmas Hero). She has so far earned three Best Original Song awards at film festivals. Love this lady's voice'she really means what she's singing Joss Stone Brooks has made fans out of her influences and heroes including Joss Stone, Nick Van Eede (Cutting Crew), and Chris Difford (Squeeze) who have all spoken warm words of support for her. It's safe to say she has been catching the attention of big names, with her song All Of Me making the finals in the International Songwriting Competition in 2023, whose judges included Mariah Carey, Coldplay & Tom Waits. KB is busy recording her next record which you'll all be able to get your hands on in December! kateybrooks.com patreon.com/kateybrooks https://www.youtube.com/watchv=i6rlMEdJkRg https://www.youtube.com/watchv=OCkzXRTBuoc Insta @kateybrooks TikTok @kateybrooksmusic Facebook/kateybrooksmusic

Swing at the Folk House returns with the wonderful JP & Capitol Swing. If you havent seen John and his band lighting up stages across the south west then nows your chance! Stalwarts of the Jazz scene in Bristol, were really pleased to be welcoming them for a long awaited night of swing and jazz classics. It goes without saying that well also have the luxury of a large dance floor with space to swing out and a bar right in the middle of Bristol! Parking Nearby parking is available at the back of Bristol Council House or Trenchard Street multi-storey. Refund policy: We won't be offering refunds. We are happy for you to transfer your ticket to someone else and let us know. Photography and videography There will be photography on the night which may be used to publicise further swing nights. Please let Simon or Jess know if you dont want your photo taken on the night. Timings: Doors 7:30 and social dancing Band 8.15 Curfew: 11.15 all out Tickets: Early bird 12 General admission 15

Armed only with a chair and a mic, stories, jokes and poetry Henry Normal takes on the world looking for a win-win situation. Henry is a writer, poet, TV and film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival.

Naima Bock co-founded Goat Girl with friends at age 15, and after releasing their debut album on Rough Trade Records she left the band to explore other musical avenues. Her music now combines folk influenced songwriting with jazzy instrumentation, partially inspired by Naima's childhood growing up in Brazil.