Bert Miller & The Animal Folk
Five years have passed since Bert Miller & The Animal Folk last graced our stage. Come and be part of what promises to be a memorable night at The Barrel House Ballroom. A rare reunion. An intimate evening. A special occasion.
Friday 11th September 2026 | 7:30pm
Opa Rosa – High Engergy Live Band – Balkan – Klezmer – Roma
Fast gaining a reputation as one of Bristol’s most dynamic and virtuosic bands, Opa Rosa are an energetic acoustic ensemble sharing music from the Klezmer, Balkan, Greek & Roma traditions.
Saturday 12th September 2026 | 8pm
MEMORIALS
MEMORIALS draw inspiration from folk, dub, post punk, experimental tape music, 60s soul, garage rock and 70s spiritual jazz, twisting these influences into their own unmistakable sound.
Thursday 17th September 2026 | 7:30pm
The Experimental – Mobius Album Launch Show + Support
Blending alternative rock, grunge and psychedelic influences, The Experimental deliver an immersive, high-energy experience that stays with audiences long after the final note.
Friday 18th September 2026 | 8pm
Harbottle & Jonas – Full Band
Partners in life and music, Devon-based duo Harbottle & Jonas are among the most distinctive voices on the UK folk circuit today. Blending the depth and integrity of traditional folk with powerful, original songwriting, they create a sound that feels timeless and vividly alive.
Saturday 19th September 2026 | 7:30pm
Romeo Stodart of The Magic Numbers
The captivating duo featuring Magic Numbers’ lead singer alongside the celebrated Bella Union recording artist. Ren & Romeo are playing some unique duo shows together.
Thursday 24th September 2026 | 7:30pm
Jazz at The Bazza – Mama Tokus & Friends
A regular 2026 Sunday session of soulful vocals, spoken word, jazz, fun & warmth with Mama Tokus overseeing proceedings. Expect good music and wordplay - and a great atmosphere, with sharing plates too!
Sunday 27th September 2026 | 3pm-6pm
James Kirby
Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, James Kirby, has built a loyal international fan base over recent years, selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing.
Thursday 1st October 2026 | 7:30pm
Moscow Drug Club
Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, and selling out venues for over a decade, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget!
Friday 2nd October 2026 | 7:30pm
The Undercover Hippy + Special Guests
The Undercover Hippy combines meaningful lyrics with upbeat, bass-soaked reggae and hip-hop infused rhythms, bringing like minded people together to both acknowledge the darkness and celebrate life.
Sunday 4th October 2026 | 8pm
Eliza Marshall
World-renowned flautist and composer (and a founder of folk supergroup Ranagri) Eliza Marshall steps forward solo with debut album Eternal Birth – a deeply personal work exploring cycles of life, legacy and connection to the natural world.
Thursday 8th October 2026 | 7:30pm
The Allergies – 4-Hour Vinyl DJ Set
The Barrel House welcomes back Bristol’s finest party starters, THE ALLERGIES, for another heavyweight night in Totnes. Featuring a 4-hour set of funk, deep soul cuts, hip-hop, breaks and dancefloor bombs.
Saturday 10th October 2026 | 8pm-12am
Mark Kelly & The Peaceful Warriors
Mark Kelly will be accompanied by a full band, The Peaceful Warriors, that explores genres ranging from folk to Afro-pop and country music.
Friday 16th October 2026 | 7:30pm
Good Habits
Good Habits are a high-energy indie-folk band known for turning existential musings into bursts of joyful, cinematic chaos.
Saturday 17th October 2026 | 7:30pm
Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music.
Saturday 24th October 2026 | 8pm
Mobius Loop – ‘Right to Roam Tour’
Rebel Folk trio MOBIUS LOOP are heading out on their most rambunctious tour yet, the RIGHT TO ROAM tour!! Come join in the riotous, rebel energy of this northern band that raises the roof with their foot stomping, world-music-inspired peace-anthems of our times!
Wednesday 28th October 2026 | 7:30pm
Malavita! + Support
Malavita! are a 8-piece reggae latin funk powerhouse from Devon. Bursting with fun and fresh, genre-defying grooves, fuse funky latin beats, heaps of percussion, soaring guitars, skanktastic bass lines, punchy horns and soulful female vocals.
Saturday 31st October 2026 | 8pm
An Dannsa Dub – Future Dub from Ancient Scotland **Family-Friendly Matinee*
After raising the roof of the ballroom two years running, An Dannsa Dub are back again. But this time, as part of a special initiative to open up our venue to the next generation, the band are proud to present a family-friendly matinee performance alongside their full evening show.
Sunday 8th November 2026 | 2:30pm
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