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Soft Machine Live at the Jam Jar
The Jam Jar in BristolWed, Nov 18, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Soft Machine - LIVE at the Jam Jar is a Music / Rock / Alternative Rock event at The Jam Jar in Bristol.
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Soft Machine, the English rock band from Canterbury, brings their jazz-rock fusion to the Jam Jar in Bristol. Formed in 1966, the band pioneered progressive and jazz rock, and their current lineup features John Etheridge, Theo Travis, Fred Thelonious Baker, and Asaf Sirkis.
The setlist may draw from their catalog, including recent albums *Hidden Details* (2018), *Other Doors* (2023), and *Thirteen* (2026), as well as earlier works like *Third* and *Fourth*. The Jam Jar's intimate setting offers a close-up experience of the band's instrumental interplay.
Soft Machine's influence on rock music has been noted by critics, with AllMusic calling them "one of the most influential underground bands of their era." This show presents a chance to hear their evolving sound live.
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Good to know
- The venue is the Jam Jar in Bristol, an intimate space for live music.
- Soft Machine's current lineup includes John Etheridge, Theo Travis, Fred Thelonious Baker, and Asaf Sirkis.
- The band has released recent albums including Hidden Details (2018), Other Doors (2023), and Thirteen (2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the history of Soft Machine?
Soft Machine formed in 1966 in Canterbury, England, and are considered pioneers of progressive and jazz rock. They have undergone many lineup changes and have been influential in rock music.
Who is in the current lineup?
As of 2025, the current lineup consists of John Etheridge, Theo Travis, Fred Thelonious Baker, and Asaf Sirkis.
What albums have they released recently?
They have released Hidden Details (2018), Other Doors (2023), and Thirteen (2026).
Lineup
Soft Machine
Soft Machine are an English rock band from Canterbury, Kent. The band were formed in 1966 by Mike Ratledge, Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Daevid Allen and Larry Nowlin.
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The Jam Jar in Bristol
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