BIG BOY BLOATER TO PLAY THE FLEECE IN BRISTOL, FRIDAY 2nd NOVEMBER

bristol | media and culture | press release Wednesday October 24, 2012 18:39 by Dave Fanducci

BIG BOY BLOATER TO PLAY THE FLEECE IN BRISTOL, FRIDAY 2nd NOVEMBER

The elder statesman of vintage R&B returns to Bristol for a date at The Fleece on Friday 2nd November in support of his acclaimed new album, 'The World Explained'

2011 saw acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter Big Boy Bloater launch his solo career with an album full of catchy and clever self-penned material and some impressive showcase gigs.

Being a consummate professional, delivering hard-hitting vocals, having enviable guitar skills and the ability to write very catchy songs with clever lyrics as well as the talent to mesmerise an audience are what has brought Big Boy Bloater to where he is today. But he wants to take it further. “I’m old enough and ugly enough to know my trade well, I love what I do and I hope that shows on stage. I am very excited to have the chance now to break through and show the world what I can really do” 

With fans like Jools Holland, Imelda May and Mark Lamarr already singing his praises you know that Big Boy Bloater’s star is on the ascent.

"One of the great blues men of our time" – Jools Holland, BBC

“Bloater is a phenomenal guitarist!” – Mark Lamarr, BBC Radio 2

“I love this guy ….. he has a voice that sounds like it’s been soaked in turpentine for the last decade!" – Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music

The Fleece,

12 St Thomas St, Bristol, BS1 6JJ

Doors 7:30pm