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About Brigstowe Village Band

The Brigstowe Village Band is a friendly community folk band which meets once a month near Bristol to rehearse, and does occassional concerts.

Clift Road Triangle Street Party, Ashton, Saturday 8 September

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

Please see message below from Sarah for details: Brigstowe Village Band street party 2018 Click here for setlist. PS. Briggy would love to go to the Ashton Street Party, it’s only the absence of his customary handler that is keeping him/her … Continue reading →

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Briggy our ‘hoss’ taking part in Sidmouth Folk festival Horse Trials Sunday 5 August

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

A message from Briggy our ‘hoss’: ‘As you know I am a central member of BVB and I will be representing you at Sidmouth. I am writing to announce that I am entering the Sidmouth Folk Festival Horse Trials taking … Continue reading →

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BVB rehearsal Sunday 15 July, 2 – 4.30pm

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

BVB rehearsal this Sunday (15July), 2-4.30 pm, Long Ashton Community Centre. Matt has posted a list of tunes to be played here.

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Grittleton Cricket Club, Saturday 7 July, 5pm – 6.45pm (arrive 4.30pm)i

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

There will be a practice for Grittleton on Friday 6July, 7.30pm in the Youth Hall, Long Ashton. The final Setlist and Running order can be found here. Message from Mike: The Grittleton gig is approaching fast ! There is a … Continue reading →

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Possible new date for the diary – Saturday 8 September, Street Party, Clift Road, Ashton, approx 4pm

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

Sarah has a street party in Clift Road every year in Ashton near the Riverside Garden Centre. She thinks the band would go down really well and the residents of the 3 streets are all great fun and love the … Continue reading →

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West Somerset Folk Festival, Carhampton, Saturday 30 June 2018, 2.15 – 3.45pm

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

Message from Fritjof: ‘Dear fellow Brigstowe Banditos, Thank you for volunteering for playing at the WSFF. Our slot is from 2.15 to 3.45 and we shall play in the Main Hall. The adjacent Long Hall will be available from 12 … Continue reading →

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Thank you message from Rookery Farm

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

Message from Heather: ‘For those of you who played at Rookery Farm, Paddy phoned me to say a massive thank you for playing at her open garden event. She thought the band was just perfect for the occasion. She enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Southmead Hospital Buskathon, Friday 15 June 2018, 12 noon (please arrive at 11.45)

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

Mary has provided the following information about the Southmead Hospital Buskathon on Friday 15 June: Southmead Buskathon 2018 The setlist can be found here.

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Final Setlist for Rookery Farm Gig, Sunday 10 June 2018

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

Really enjoyable well played gig today at the Henleaze Street Party today (Sat 9 June) – many compliments – special mention for the fanfare. Click here for the final setlist for the Rookery Farm gig tomorrow (Sunday 10 June) – … Continue reading →

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BVB Dress Code

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Brigstowe Village Band

For gigs the BVB dress code is as follows: Dress Code Colours – basically yellow / green (…shades of) against black / white. Black trousers or skirt / white shirt or blouse / black , green or yellow waistcoat (optional), necktie … Continue reading →

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