In no particular order then.....
1. Gaz Brookfield
Fresh from the release of his third and best album yet 'In The Company Of Thieves', the Bristol via Swindon folk/rock singer/songwriter regularly clocks up a mighty 200+ gigs a year including no fewer than 3 appearances at this year's Glastonbury Festival. With his superb tales of life on the road as a 'DIY' musician and unrelenting ability to unite and convert audiences, 2014 could be the year we see the grounded singer take the UK by storm.
www.gazbrookfield.com
Best Track:
'Diet Of Banality'
2. Lonely Tourist
Paul Tierney aka The Lonely Tourist is a Glaswegian singer/songwriter residing in Bristol and a regular on the city circuit. With the imminent release of his third solo album, it promises to be another great year for the self-effacing guitarist who is capable of combining catchy choruses and stunning lyrics that continue to win him new friends.
http://lonelytourist.bandcamp.com/
Best Track:
'Ballad Of Paul Tierney'
3. Coasts
Mixing tropical pop with some killer indie/rock anthems is Bath/Bristol quartet Coasts. 2013 saw Chris Caines' group release a couple of impressive EP's and the completion of their first UK tour culminating in a triumphant gig at The Louisiana. With tunes already being featured on TV, a growing fanbase and an ear for a rousing killer hook; these guys are destined for mainstream attention.
www.coastsband.com
Best Track:
'Oceans'
4. Oxygen Thief
Barry Dolan is the multi-talented guitarist/singer metal influenced Oxygen Thief. Having spent the most part of 2013 producing some mind-blowing performances individually he was recently signed to Xtra Mile after taking to the road and studio with a full band behind him for latest album; 'Accidents Do Not Happen, They Are Caused'. In a live arena he has the energy, power and ability to push any guitar you put into his hands to its absolute limit; a must see.
http://www.oxygenthiefmusic.com/
Best Track:
'Terry Nutkins Salute'
5. Flamenco Thief
One time Postie from Bath, Craig Sutton aka Flamenco Thief has just finished a monster tour of Europe with his trusty Boss rc300 loop pedal and is back out on the road again in 2014. Layering flamenco rhythms, percussive knuckle-rapping and some crazy finger-picking worthy of mention alongside Rodrigo y Gabriela, he has been mesmerising Bristol and Bath venues for some time now. Check him out live, you seriously won't believe what he can do.
http://theflamencothief.com/
Best Track:
'Mad Cow Stomp'
6. Poor Old Dogs
Bristol's favourite folk band Poor Old Dogs always make for a great night with their hilarious tales of immoral estate agents, flasher milkmen and nuisance neighbours. Expect frantic hoe-downs, furious mandolin and a whole load of fun in any live setting. Their second EP 'Milkman' was a highlight in what was a great year for the fantastic cider-swilling quintet.
http://poorolddogs.co.uk/
Best Track:
'Milkman'
7. Chris Webb
Chris is another of Bristol's best young acoustic acts who is returning to his role as curator for the Bank Tavern's fantastic Wednesday night slots. With an unusual strumming/picking technique, soulful vocals and some top folk fuelled tunes about everyday life, Chris continues to charm audiences around the city and more recently mainland Europe.
https://soundcloud.com/chriswebbbristol
Best Track:
'Lost Boy'
8. Magnus Puto
Magnus Puto are breathing fresh life into ska music in the UK and after a string of well-received EP's will surely continue to gain admirers. From Bristol, the quintet are heading back on the road to follow up on last year's BBC Introducing slot at Glastonbury and supporting the likes of Plan B, Fat Boy Slim, The Beat and Reel Big Fish amongst others. Mixing hip-hop, indie, reggae and ska, they're able to get any crowd jumping.
http://www.themagnusputo.com/
Best Track:
'Make Your Mind Up'
9. Sam Eason / Descendants Of Gentleman
Likeable Bath based singer/songwriter Sam Eason is a regular on the Bristol support circuit and with new band Descendants Of Gentleman up and running it promises to be an exciting year for fans of the bearded ginger maestro. Sam has two fantastic EP's as a solo artist mixing folk and pop with a great knack for producing some infectious choruses and heartfelt odes to love and life.
http://www.sameason.co.uk/
Best Track:
'Turn On Your Heels'
10. Yes Rebels
Bobby Anderson and his Bristol based band are an incendiary rock outfit well known across the city for their powerful delivery of scuzzy pop-punk/grunge. After the superb 'Mixtapes' EP and a string of energetic festival appearances the enigmatic Anderson knows how to work a crowd. Influenced by Queens Of The Stone Age and with a heritage in soul music (son of soul legend Carleen Anderson), expect these guys to play a blinder wherever they turn up.
https://www.facebook.com/yesrebels
Best Track:
'Out Of The Gun'
There's so many more across Bristol that deserve a mention but if your new years resolution (like mine last year) is to get out and see more bands then get your tickets sorted for these top talents ASAP!
Kindly published by Bristol24-7.com:
http://www.bristol247.com/2013/12/31/top-10-bristol-musiciansbands-to-watch-in-2014-2013/
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