boci & Anna Anise

boci is a Bristol based singer-songwriter and violin looper swimming in the waters of alternative folk. Her debut album 'we are each other, this will set us free' received support from Songlines (★★★★), BBC introducing and BBC 6 music. With Northern European folk, prog-folk and alt-pop influences, boci’s astral dream-folk sound world is woven with layers of euphoric string textures, crystalline vocals, expansive synths and therapeutic percussive grooves. Her message is one of unity, connection and healing. boci trained classically as a violinist before she began experimenting with different playing styles when she moved to Bristol at the age of 18. Her early influences include Laura Marling, Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver. Relocating from Bradford, boci fell in love with the vibrant folk scene in Bristol and her songwriting and looping became heavily influenced by the life-affirming pulse of traditional folk. After years of collaborating and playing with local artists (t l k, My Octopus Mind, Anna Anise, Natalie Holmes) she launched her solo project 'boci' in 2022. She rapidly gained a name for herself as one of the most exciting new artists emerging from the Bristol scene, and sold out The Jam Jar at the launch of her debut album. Now she tours as a duo, which brings sub heavy bass, synths, tight grooves and arresting vocal harmonies. boci is set to embark on her third tour in April 2024, and will be playing festivals throughout the Summer in preparation for the release of her second album. ~ Support for the night comes from Anna Anise. Anna Anise is a warm summer breeze of feel-good folk, captivating audiences with her lyrical storytelling and glorious melodies. Anna’s passion for community through music is evident in her infectious energy onstage and ability to bring a whole room together with a hooky chorus.