As ever, it’s a rich mix of live music for this February at the Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport. Check their website for further information www.theropemakers.com
Friday 4th – 9:15pm – The Funkinsteins – Hailing from Bristol, they promise a tight party funk sound,
they deliver rocky edge funk with strong dance elements.
Saturday 5th – 9:15pm Mañana -Mañana are a six piece Latin/Ska band based in the southwest. Starting their travels in mid 2010 they having been steadily spreading out across the west country. With a sound that combines off-the-wall brass sounds with bass heavy grooves Mañana play music to make people dance and feel good.
Friday 11th – 9:15pm – Fat Marrow Blues Band – Headed up by Dr. Chris, the Fat Marrows play funky blues.
Saturday 12th – 9:15pm – Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs – Skiffle punk madness from these masters of thier own genre of music, Skunk. Having had a great year on the festial circuit during 2010, they now end up playing The Ropemakers. A truly great night is promised.
Friday 18th – 9:15pm – The Dolmen – The South coasts finest medieval celtic rock band will have the place dancing away to a fine medley of tunes. Inluences come from a variety of influences including folk and pirates.
Saturday 19th – Vinyl Saturday – 10:00am to 3:00pm – The ultimate record fair to search for records and CDs covering all genres of music.
Saturday 19th – Seatrees – 9:15pm – Seatrees are a three piece acoustic / melodic band from Somerset. They play tunes form the likes of Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan just to name a few
Monday 21st – Sunset Cafe Stompers – 8:15pm – The Sunset Cafe Stompers play exciting traditional jazz in the style of the New Orleans pioneers.
Friday 25th – Boy Le Monti – 9:15pm – Truly a fun band to see, Boy Le Monti play a blend of vintage ska, rock steady and other excellent tunes.
Saturday 26th – Freak Circus – 9:15pm – The Freaks are back! A genuinely energetic band performing a range of alternative / grunge / pop punk, these lads from Weymouth will provide the rock.
