Frankie and the Witch Fingers Bring LA Psych-Punk Chaos to Bristol

Los Angeles shapeshifters deliver their debut Bristol performance in full psychedelic glory

The psychedelic tar pits of Los Angeles collided with Bristol's underground scene when Frankie and the Witch Fingers made their city debut at Strange Brew on May 31st. Fresh from the release of their latest album Trash Classic (Greenway Records/The Reverberation Appreciation Society), the band delivered exactly what they're notorious for - a high-energy, sweat-drenched performance that left no doubt why they've become one of the most unforgettable live acts around.

For over a decade, this LA outfit has been evolving from their early days as "cavern-clawed echo merchants" in Bloomington, IN to their current status as architects of reality-shifting psych epics. Their journey through the same DIY scene that produced Oh Sees and Ty Segall has resulted in a unique sound that draws from proto-punk to afro-beat influences, now incorporating the sewer-slick fusion of new wave and industrial grime found on Trash Classic.

Bottom Line: This was psych-punk perfection - a band at the peak of their powers bringing their decade-honed chaos to Bristol for the first time.

The performance showcased exactly why Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared stages with OFF!, Ty Segall, Oh Sees, Cheap Trick, and ZZ Top. Their relentless touring and fierce DIY ethos was evident in every moment, from the wiry synths and angular melodies to those signature grooves that squirm and bite. The band's commitment to constant evolution was on full display, proving they continue to morph and drag listeners into whatever warped direction their experimental journey takes next.

This Bristol debut, courtesy of Extra Terrestrial Promotions & Velvet Echoes, represents everything Astral Live stands for - capturing those special moments when world-class international acts choose our city as their stage. It's about preserving these experiences for Bristol's music community and documenting the ongoing story of our vibrant scene.

Watch the full performance now and experience the chaos for yourself. This is what happens when LA's finest psych-punk exports meet Bristol's underground energy - pure magic that needed to be documented.

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