Around About Dusk
Around About Dusk blends New Orleans jazz, European folk, roots and blues influences into a captivating sound. Their music weaves enchanting melodies and harmonies that tell stories of wonder, nature, humanity and heartache. With harmonies, macabre humour and familiar folklore tales, they conjure the romance of old cafés, the spirit of New Orleans porches, and the intimacy of campfire songs.
With performances at festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Bristol Folk Festival, and Secret Garden Party, as well as European tours, Bristol (UK) based Around About Dusk brings charm, authenticity, and a distinctive presence to every stage. Their work has featured on BBC Radio 6 Music and been highlighted as a Fresh Fave on Fresh on the Net. At their core a five-piece ensemble, their debut album—an ambitious project supported by Help Musicians—features wide scale collaborations with acclaimed guest musicians and vocalists.
Dates & Tickets
| Date | Time | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 October, 2026 | 7:30pm | Buy Tickets |
Reviews
“Bristol based four-piece Around About Dusk fuse New Orleans jazz and Eastern European Folk. It’s the perfect way to start a sleepy Saturday afternoon. Clarinet and trumpet provide a gentle sway on Orchard Fruits and add a drunken waltz to The Moon. Two sides of the Atlantic slide beautifully around one another, like drinks on the bar of a Mississippi Steamer. Ender The Frog pokes the St George’s faithful to life with some delicious Balkan grooviness.”
“There’s an idiosyncratic feel to their sound that’s refreshing and the delivery sounds effortless. It’s playful and fun”
“Describing Around About Dusk as ‘utterly charming’ sounds a bit like a put-down but it really shouldn’t. They’ve absolutely nailed that French café musette sound thanks to Gus Dolding’s sinuous clarinet, judicious swirling accordion from Rachel Lawrence and an all-round proper sense of swing. Does ‘jaunty’ sound any better? They have ‘jaunt’ aplenty, whether in the intricate arrangements, economic soloing or insouciant lyrics delivered with Rachel’s easy grace, helped by a nice mix of two-step, waltz and tango grooves. It all hangs together like a perfect wardrobe of vintage clothes ready for the next party - and guess who will be playing?”