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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Mother's Ruin
Mother's Ruin is a grassroots music venue in Old City, Bristol with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Mother's Ruin books Indie, Acoustic, Folk, Jazz acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
Mother's Ruin stands out in Bristol's Old City as an intimate space for live music, hosting around 80 people in a vibrant atmosphere. The venue champions a diverse range of genres, from indie and acoustic to folk and jazz, encouraging both original compositions and covers. With a solid PA system in place, it provides a welcoming platform for emerging talent and local musicians alike.
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Find Mother's Ruin
2 St Nicholas Street, Old City, Bristol, BS1 1UB
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Mother's Ruin books Indie, Acoustic, Folk, Jazz. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Mother's Ruin has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.
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2 St Nicholas Street, Old City, Bristol, BS1 1UB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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