China Bears - The Tree House, Frome
Schedule
Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Vine Tree & The Tree House - Frome | Frome, EN
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Gritty guitars, poetic lyricism, and emotional sucker punches, China Bears craft aching, soaring indie rock in the spirit of greats like Death Cab for Cutie and Frightened Rabbit. After five years away, they make their long-awaited return to Frome!China Bears
Thursday 28th August
The Tree House - Frome
£10 advance (+ standard service charge)
All Standing - 18+ Show
Tickets: https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/china-bears
Presented by Hit Or Miss
Originally formed in Somerset by twin brothers Ivan and Frazer (lead guitar), the China Bears line up was completed after meeting James (bass) and Dean (drums) at university in Guildford.
If melodic diligence counts for anything, China Bears are masters of their arty leftfield craft. Through a series of terrific tours and exquisitely-balanced EP releases ‘I’ve Never Met Anyone Like You’, ‘Statue Still’ and ‘All That Distance’, they have displayed an innate ability to blend the alt.rock rush with the acoustic hush.
Rousing and romantic, debut album ‘Participation Trophy’ (set to release on 12th July 2024 vis Fierce Panda Records) feels cinematic in its grandeur, whilst also feeling incredibly personal in its storytelling. It was recorded in the autumnal sunshine of Leith with Rod Jones from Idlewild at the production controls. From the driving ‘I Will Break My Own Heart’, the twinkling ‘Beck and Call’, the electric force of ‘Total Communication Breakdown’ to the blossoming ‘Gracie’, there is a song to accompany everyone’s own life soundtrack.
Whether it’s ripping apart the stage with their misery-anthemic indie or captivating the room to pin drop silence singing their songs shoulder to shoulder in the middle of the crowd, China Bears have gained recognition for their emotive high energy and intimate performances which have drawn knowing comparisons to The National, Death Cab For Cutie and Frightened Rabbit.
”One of the most prolific sets of songwriters in the country” – Steve Lamacq, BBC 6
“Could they do a snow patrol and go mega? It’s very possible you know” John Kennedy, Radio X
“The group sounds fully in command of a big, vibrant sound that calls on its influences — just about any anthemic indie-rock band of this century — while still sounding distinct.” – NPR
“Their sound unfurls as a package of unfaltering songwriting with whispers of The National and Dry The River…Brimming with astute and sophisticated songwriting and enhanced by racing riffs and compelling percussion, it toes the line between thought-provoking and euphoric.” – Gigwise
Please note this is an 18+ event, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
The Vine Tree & The Tree House - Frome, 35 Berkley Road ,Frome, Somerset, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
