THE THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY!
DEADLIGHT DANCE
The dark alternative for dark times. A post punk / gothic duo from Wiltshire, England. They’ve released three albums and an E.P. “Vox Populi”, their latest album, is out now, streaming worldwide.
https://infodeadlightdance.wixsite.com/deadlightdance
CARNIEPUNKS
Carniepunks play acid-crypt swamp-punkadelia.
https://www.youtube.com/@Carniepunks-rf4nk
STARSTRUCK
Fresh faced losers coming at you with some emo, some punk, maybe a taste of metal if you got the stomach for it!
https://www.instagram.com/starstruck.band1
THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e163291) / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
DWELLERS
Indie pop punk/skate punk from Bristol, UK.
Go Crow Go
Punk/Alt Country/ Bar-room Rock from South Wales.
https://www.instagram.com/gocrowgoband/
LUH BAND
Bath-based alt.rockers with a freakier side.
https://www.instagram.com/vanstadensband/
FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e163371) / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
Paul Quinn the founding guitarist of the mighty Saxon is heading out on a 7 night tour across the UK with an evening of Saxon songs, stories from the road and tracks from his other project The Cards.
Accompanied by his good friend Harrison Young (formerly of UDO and Doro) the show has been delighting audiences across Europe this spring).
A guaranteed crowd pleaser of Saxon classics like 747, Princess of the Night, Wheels of Steel, Denim and Leather plus many more ….
Also with special guests Bristol’s Adam and the Hellcats bringing their raw punk edged sound inspired by Saxon.
TICKETS:
£18ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e156391)
CALLOUT
Bristol based rock band.
https://www.instagram.com/callout_band
THE VINEYARD VENDETTA
The Vineyard Vendetta is an energetic, melodic and happy go lucky original alternative rock band from the heart of Bristol. Their music has been described as undeniably catchy, with a big focus on the chorus. Their sound calls to acts like; The Cure, Blur & The Verv
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ISozO0gPwPzx5SFLH2Cox?si=Udr44-R7SMWA7I4qUGXmNQ
THE MILD WEST
Alt Rock / Garage Rock
www.instagram.com/themildwestband
WEDNESDAY 28th OCTOBER @ THE THUNDERBOLT
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e162195) / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
CHAMFER
British singer-songwriter Matt White making waves in music!
https://www.instagram.com/cha.mfer/
ASHVARA
Melodic Hard Rock.
https://www.instagram.com/ashvaraband/
ROUSAKIS CAMPBELL
“Synthetic music for a synthetic revolution - Rousakis Campbell draws from the cross section between earnestly and ironically wearing a beret to create a drum machine anchored sound routed in a love of New Wave, synth pop and Chamber Pop extravagance to soundtrack whatever movement he thinks he’s part of.
https://www.instagram.com/rousakis_campbell/
THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV () / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
A 2 STORY COLLAPSE
A 2 Story Collapse are an Alternative Rock/Punk Band formed in Bristol, UK. As an Underground Band in a City that has a Sweet Spot in the Music Industry, They have already set foot on many gigs all around Bristol, And are looking for more and more opportunities to spread they're music. A 2 Story Collapse Recently Released a Demo of they're first original together called Find A Place To Live With many more originals in They're bag. Who knows what they will Release in the Future.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AczwW3n5Wkddxd0n0HdUu?si=awYgCr3KT9-4IQrbHpS76A
LEFT WITH SILENCE
01452 metalcore / post hardcore from Gloucestershire.
https://www.instagram.com/left.with.silence
THE MINORITY
Small Punk Rock band from Bristol, inspired by Sum 41, Green day and Blink-182.
https://www.instagram.com/theminority.official/
FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e163899) / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
The foulest stench is in the air,
The punk of forty or fifty years,
And grizzy goths from every tomb,
Will open up this show of doom.
And though you came for a new wave nightmare,
The rock and roll will still give you a shiver,
For no mere punter can resist,
The evil of...
THE THUNDERBONK SPOOKTACULAR #2!!
DISORDER
One of the leading street punk bands of the 1980s, Disorder's sound has been described as akin to a "Triumph Bonneville Motorbike" by radio DJ John Peel. Truth be told, this description leaves out the levels of volume, speed and sheer greatness these protest punks assault you with at every show. Expect high energy, classic hardcore from these Bristol Legends.
https://open.spotify.com/album/0RBBHuYxxlHtWKRboIaZys
BOZOS
High energy, beer drinking rock 'n' roll band from Bristol, UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3-RIEwXio
JED AND THE MICROWAVE
Defrosted rock ' n' roll from the dark ages. Used to be big in Japan, but lost a few stone since. Bristol, UK.
https://jedandthemicrowave.bandcamp.com/.../the-best-of...
VELOCETTE
Two piece goth/post punk from Bristol, UK.
https://velocette-band.bandcamp.com/track/marionette
FEATURING ON THE DECKS, TERRIFYING TUNES SPUN BY:
QUEENS OF NOISE
Bristol’s new Power Pop, Glam, Alternative 70s, New Wave and Party-Punk club-night with Amy (Razz), Donna (Dollsnatch) and Eve (Dolly Dagger) playing whatever they like - mostly for their own enjoyment.
https://www.facebook.com/queensofnoisebristol
SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £7 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e160609) / £9 OTD (CASH PREFERRED)
Poster created by Cass Allis.
A Microwave Records Night.
HITMARKA
Spidey Punx from Bristol, UK. Expect fast riffage and backflips from this chaotic bunch!
https://open.spotify.com/track/6JfGhWMn7ZpRsa6oq6p0t7?si=3a975e437b0341eb
FIRE FIGHT
Fire fight is a hardcore band formed in bristol who’s motto is “there’s no such thing as too much overdrive.” Built on fast paced, aggressive, and sometimes emotional riffs, they’re ready to tear your face off and then make you cry about it.
https://www.instagram.com/firefighthc/
TEABAG
New punk band, featuring Jake Edwards (The Jacks, FUBAR) and Joe Woods (Dwellers).
WEDNESDAY 4th NOVEMBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e163900) / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
Poster Credit: https://www.instagram.com/superspookyel/
SARAH TONIN AND THE WHORE MOANS
Bristol slut rock
https://www.instagram.com/sarahtoninandthewm/
SEIZURE SALAD
Seizure salad are a riot grrrl/punk band originally from Exeter, and now based in Bristol. Their songs are fast paced, silly and filled to the brim with female rage. With a sound heavily inspired by bands like The Slits, Elastica and Bikini Kill, their infectious energy will have you screaming along to songs about Pigeons and UTIs within minutes.
https://www.instagram.com/seizure.salad.band/
CORVID
Come to the show and visit hell, walk away with a story to tell
FRIDAY 5th NOVEMBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e164401) / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
An offshoot of the acclaimed Radioactive Lemon Festival in Reading, we bring you the same zest, spice, and sheer sensory affrontory to Bristol with our first Toxic Melon event!
Shoun Shoun
No wave. No logic. Somewhere between art rock and electronica. Using broken technology to make very human moments, Annette’s songs take sharp, twisted routes making your feet move one way and your head in very much another. Stuttering drums, liquid sex bass, post punk squonk and sporadic noise constitute a sound like no other.
https://shounshoun.bandcamp.com/music
Z Machine
Instrumental jazz-prog madness from the southernmost depths of Wales, who blend the complex structures of prog rock with the fluid improvisation of jazz. Expect soaring ambient textures, off-kilter grooves and sometimes a few too many notes. Each song is a twisting turning ride on a dangerous beast - you won't know where you're going, but you won't want to get off!
https://zmachine.bandcamp.com/music
Zenden Greenpurp
A psychedelic prog punk metal outfit pushing music to its limits through chaotic, shape-shifting compositions, theatrical and unpredictable vocals and fiercely intense live performances. Their captivatingly unhinged sound collides precision with madness, delivering a visceral live experience.
Venice Treacle
Groove-enhanced quirk punk, which sometimes disintegrates into deranged disco. Right-angled riffs and rapturous rhythms combine with lyrics that confront the End of the World (and ice worms) head on. Named after the world’s first branded pharmaceutical, VT provides an antidote to the modern crazy. Guitars clash, beautiful harmonies appear and disappear, a groove emerges, and will not let you go.
FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER
DOORS: 6.30pm
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e163842
BEAKER ( Oxford....Radio 4 /6 Music Faves)
Legendary late-90s Oxford indie group Beaker are to play the thunderbolt for the first time
The all-female group garnered a loyal following during the heady days of the late-90s Oxford rock scene.
Despite not having performed together since 1999, band members were brought together by the tragic death of bassist Kim Parsons in 2023. The mutual support they provided to each other in a time of sadness rekindled #social and musical relationships, and inevitably led to talk of getting the old band together.
The band will be formed by original members Clare, Teresa, and Sam, and they will be joined by the wonderful Hayley Wright on bass, formerly of Harry Angel and the fabulous Emma Hunter, who really needs no introduction as she is her own musical sensation
https://open.spotify.com/track/46wsjNTR0lJH60UGS0EAAa?si=eNxiagLPQjSfwc_J0GG78Q
Including support from:
FREAKSHOW
WINE ON A WEDNESDAY
TICKETS: £9ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e156747)
£10 on the door (CASH ONLY)
UNCLE HARRY
Bristol Southwest emo band
https://www.instagram.com/uncleharrytheband/
TRICOME
Bristol based Shoegaze outfit.
https://www.instagram.com/tricome.uk/
KRIDE
Evil mathy stuff.
https://www.instagram.com/krideband
WEDNESDAY 11th NOVEMBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e164403) / £7 OTD
NAP TIME
2nd worst music in Bristol
https://www.instagram.com/naptimesucks/
THE STARRY NOW
5 piece dreamy alternative rock band from Bristol, uk.
https://www.instagram.com/thestarrynow
THE MINKE WHALES
The most punctual band in show business.
https://www.instagram.com/theminkewhales/
THURSDAY 12th NOVEMBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e164829) / £7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
Poster Credit: https://www.instagram.com/superspookyel/
POINTZERO
A mix of classic, Indie and Alternative rock.
https://www.instagram.com/pointzero069?igsh=NjR5d2ljNTRreTZi
PVA GLUE
PVA Glue
Band from the west, known for gazing at shoes.
https://www.instagram.com/pvagluerockband
RAT KING
LENNON LOVE
Alternative Rock ‘n’ Roll from Weston Super-Mare. “With The Music”.
https://www.instagram.com/lennonlovewiththemusic/
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £6 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e160870) /£7 OTD (CASH ONLY)
The Jam UK are the ultimate tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic bands, faithfully recreating the energy, sound and style of The Jam at their explosive best. Delivering powerhouse live performances that transport audiences straight back to the late ’70s and early ’80s Mod revival, they capture the raw passion and unmistakable edge that made The Jam a cultural phenomenon.
With a blistering setlist packed with classics like Going Underground, Down in the Tube Station at Midnight and Town Called Malice, The Jam UK bring the soundtrack of a generation back to life.
Even Paul Weller himself has praised their authenticity, remarking: “That sounds like me when I was 19.”
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the music, The Jam UK guarantee a night of unforgettable nostalgia, attitude and energy – keeping the true spirit of The Jam alive for generations to come.
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e155075
FIRST SHOW FOR NEW BAND SATANISER
SATANISER
Devilish and Turbocharged Punk Rock and Roll. For fans of Turbonegro and UFO.
ELK
Fast and noisy, somehow melodic. Bristol, UK.
https://www.instagram.com/elkpunk/
HEADPLANT
Melodic thrash punk from Bristol. Precision riffs. Relentless energy.
https://www.instagram.com/headplantband/
CAPTAIN ZERO
Shouty rawkus rock-noise power trio hailing from Bristol, England.
https://www.instagram.com/captainzeroband/
PRIZE FOR THE BEST DRESSED DEVIL. Come dressed as a Devil, win a prize! (Prize TBC)
FRIDAY 27th NOVEMBER
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £5 ADV (https://hdfst.uk/e163298) / £6 OTD (CASH ONLY)
SMäLL
Bristol's top Clash, Bowie, Buzzcocks, Kings of Convenience, Peter Bjorn and John, White Stripes, Martha and the Muffins, Strokes, Magnetic Fields, Wire, Breeders, Pixies, Stooges, Velvet Underground, Beck, Camper Van Beethoven, Felt, Fall, Uncle Tom Cobbley . . . tribute band!
https://www.facebook.com/smallonthehill/
SIX SIDED MEN (Cardiff)
Imagine a musical pot bubbling with elements of pop, country, folk and the merest hint of psychedelia. You have just imagined the world of Six Sided Men.
https://www.facebook.com/sixsidedmen/
Doors: 7.30 pm: £5 cash on door
DOORS: 7.30pm
TICKETS: £14 ADV (https://wegottickets.com/f/24270)
Limited Early Bird tickets available. Grab yours before they’re gone.
★ Nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2025 UK Blues Awards
After packing out venues across the UK, Dusk Brothers return to The Thunderbolt for an intimate headline show.
If you’ve never seen us live before, expect something unlike anything else on the circuit. Self-built instruments. Foot-stomping rhythms. Dark blues-soaked riffs. A show that’s as much about the atmosphere and energy as it is the music.
With instruments built from scratch and played with abandon. Loud. Raw. Honest.
Whether you’re into blues, rock, Americana or simply love live music with real character, you’ll find something to get your foot tapping.
Right up close. Zero polish.
★ “It’s incredible… They blew me away.”
Poppyland Radio
★ “Infuriatingly talented… inventive, organic, and great fun.”
Devil’s Gate Music
Early Bird tickets are limited, so grab yours while you can.
STILL THE SMITHS
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'Still The Smiths', the UK’s freshest tribute to the legendary band that shaped a generation!
TICKETS: https://hdfst.uk/e134621
The founding bassist of the legendary Pub Rock Rhythm and Blues quartet Dr Feelgood takes on the Thunderbolt!
John B. Sparkes brings the Canvey sound to the west with guitarist John Simpson (the writer behind the single and Wilko Johnson tribute song I Don't Get It) and drummer Matt Hector (Iggy Pop, Grace Jones, Marc Almond).
Sparko was one of the original members of the band alongside Lee Brilleaux, Wilko Johnson and John Martin (known as 'the Big Figure'). His basslines were a key part to the medicine in their malpractice and mayhem throughout the 70s, right into the start of the 80s. He can be heard thundering on such hits as Roxette and She Does It Right, as well as Milk and Alcohol during the Gypie Mayo years of the band.
DOORS: 7:30pm
TICKETS: £12 ADV, £15 OTD
https://hdfst.uk/e157436
THE EMPERIALS are a long running major force on the UK’s Ska scene with a live reputation for fun, entertaining, professional and very lively shows.
With an 8 piece line up; the rock solid drums, pounding bass, skanking guitar and Hammond keyboard provide the basis of the band, with the tightest and most energetic brass section in the land adding the blasting horn lines, all topped off by versatile lead & backing vocals.
With a set consisting of our own take on classic ska songs, from the days of 2tone, Trojan and Studio One, we never fail to fill a venue, get the dance floor packed and the crowds singing, dancing and shouting for more.
ONSTAGE AT 9PM
Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10advance / £12 on the door.
Ticket Link: https://hdfst.uk/e156749
The Thunderbolt welcomes you to our special Xmas Eve “FAMILY FRIENDLY” event on WEDNESDAY DEC 24th between from 4-8pm.
We will have a FIRE PIT in the garden, Mark will be ROASTING CHESTNUTS on the fire!
4pm: DJ CHRIS MASS
Classics & Christmas Crackers on Vinyl!
5.30pm: BREAKOUT VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR:
Singalong beside the Firepit in the garden
7pm: DJ ELLA MC Dzz
Noughties onwards xmas bangers!
FREE ENTRY 4-8pm