A Celebration of the Genius of David Bowie
at Exchange, Bristol
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After a hiatus in 2024 The Genius of David Bowie (GoDBowie) return to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of his final album Blackstar and what would have been his 79th birthday. There will be songs from across his career with a special nod to the 50th anniversary of Station To Station on 23rd January when we will have a special show playing the entire album
Musical support in Bristol will be provided by James Hollingswoth and J*M*A
We are pleased to announce the first special guests. We will have Nick Smart author of The Bowie Collector and co-creator of both Bowie Glamour Magazine and the Bowie World Convention in Liverpool (2022) and New York (2023). He will be talking about his book and signing copies plus anything else you'd like signed! He will also be guesting on acoustic guitar with the band.
The event will include book signings and panel talking about Bowie and aspects of mental health with a particular emphasis on mental health. plus art, fashion and music from renowned Bowie artist Steve Stachini.
The Genius of David Bowie
David Bowie songs, played by David Bowie fans, for David Bowie fans GoDBowie is a David Bowie covers band celebrating his genius and songs. Playing many of the greatest hits and key album tracks they also perform shows featuring whole albums around key anniversaries. The philosophy of the band is to cover exclusively David Bowie songs or performances. It does not consider itself a tribute act as we don’t dress up as band members, not even Bowie. Not that we disapprove of dressing up, just imitation. The ethos of the band is David Bowie songs played by David Bowie fans for David Bowie fans. We try to remain true to the spirit and arrangement of the original songs as far as possible though sometimes we take Bowie live versions as our template. The albums they have performed are Space Oddity, Lodger, hours... and Hunky Dory. In rehearsal are Station To Station for the 50th anniversary next January plus Aladdin Sane and Diamond Dogs the 50th anniversaries of which were missed due to Covid and illness.
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James Hollingsworth
South West England based James Hollingsworth has a unique, exciting acoustic guitar style and a passionate, soaring singing voice. As well as being a critically acclaimed songwriter, he also performs soulful interpretations from his repertoire of 300+ covers, including solo acoustic Pink Floyd Nights, Prog/Psych Rock Nights with skilful use of state of the art looping and real percussion. "Brimming with influences from the 70's & 80's - a real treat" ~ Acoustic Nations
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J*M*A
Artist Name: J*M*A Artist Bio: J*M*A is Bristol-based alt-electro-pop artist and producer Jemma Roberts. Blending upbeat rhythms with quirky, often dark storytelling, her eclectic sound draws from house, dance and pop influences. Inspired by her late ADHD diagnosis, recent songs explore experiences through a neurodivergent lens. With BBC Radio support, international collaborations and performances at The Mount Without and Machina Bristronica, J*M*A creates vivid, unfiltered music for brains that never quite switch off. FFO: Self Esteem, Grimes, Billie Eilish.
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Exchange
72-73 Old Market
Bristol
BS2 0EJ
- Website:
- exchangebristol.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 0117 930 4538
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Exchange
72-73 Old Market
Bristol
BS2 0EJ
- Website:
- exchangebristol.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 0117 930 4538
See all events at Exchange
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on Thu 8 January 2026