Obsidian – Rock Covers Band in Bristol
Electrifying live rock covers that set the stage on fire
The stage
On stage with
Shows
Catch Obsidian live at pubs and clubs across Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Live at The Lamb
Live at The Horseshoe
Live at The Railway Tavern
Live at The Dolphin
Live at The Horseshoe
Live at the Cat n Wheel
Live at The Lamb
Live at The King Billy
Live at The Railway Tavern
Live at Keynsham Rugby Club
Live at The King Billy
Live at the Cat n Wheel
Live at The Dolphin
Live at The Lamb
Live at Pill Memorial Club
Live at The Railway Tavern
Live at The Lamb
Our
From timeless classics to modern rock anthems — we bring the hits that get the crowd moving
Teenage Kicks
The Undertones
Ever Fallen in Love
Buzzcocks
20th Century Boy
T. Rex
I Fought the Law
The Clash
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Oasis
Word Up
Gun
Wishing Well
Free
All the Small Things
Blink-182
Local Boy in the Photograph
Stereophonics
Rain
The Cult
Come Together
The Beatles
2-4-6-8 Motorway
Tom Robinson Band
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Born to Be Wild
Steppenwolf
Basket Case
Green Day
Jailbreak
Thin Lizzy
Summer of '69
Bryan Adams
Some Might Say
Oasis
Pretty Vacant
Sex Pistols
The Bartender and the Thief
Stereophonics
Blitzkrieg Bop
Ramones
I Think We're Alone Now
Green Day
Gimme All Your Lovin'
ZZ Top
You Give Love a Bad Name
Bon Jovi
I Predict a Riot
Kaiser Chiefs
Dakota
Stereophonics
Figure It Out
Royal Blood
Whiskey in the Jar
Metallica
Fight for Your Right
Beastie Boys
Rebel Yell
Billy Idol
Fortunate Son
Creedence Clearwater Revival
31 songs — and counting!
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Going strong on the Bristol scene for over 20 years, Obsidian was founded by Nige and Dib — still driving the band today. With Matt holding down the low end for the last five years and Ray fronting the band on lead vocals for nearly three, Obsidian delivers heart-pounding covers that honour the legends while making every gig unforgettable — in pubs, clubs, weddings and parties across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and beyond.
50+
Songs in Repertoire
300+
Live Gigs Played
20+
Years of Obsidian
5+
Genres Covered
Nige
Drums & Percussion
Founding member and the heartbeat of Obsidian for over 20 years. Nige's thunderous drumming drives every track with precision and ferocity, seamlessly shifting from groovy beats to explosive fills.
Ray
Lead Vocals
Fronting Obsidian for nearly three years, Ray's powerhouse vocals can shake any venue to its core. From soulful ballads to face-melting rock anthems, Ray commands the stage with unmatched energy and charisma.
Dib
Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Founding member with over 20 years of Obsidian behind him. From soaring solos to driving riffs, Dib brings the electrifying guitar work that defines the Obsidian sound.
Matt
Bass Guitar
Holding down the low end for the last five years, Matt lays the foundation that makes Obsidian's sound so thick and powerful. Groove-heavy bass lines lock in with the drums to create an unstoppable rhythm section.
A Rock Band in Bristol,
Obsidian is a four-piece rock covers band from Bristol: drums, bass, guitar and vocals, with more than 20 years and 300 gigs behind us. We play the rock songs everyone knows, from punk and classic rock to Britpop and modern rock.
If you're looking for a covers band in Bristol for your pub, club, party or wedding, we play across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Keynsham, Portishead and North Somerset.
Weddings
A live rock band to fill your wedding dance floor.
Parties & events
Birthdays, work dos, charity nights and festivals.
Pubs & clubs
20+ years on the Bristol pub and club circuit.
Questions people ask
Are you a rock band or a covers band?
Both: Obsidian is a Bristol rock band that plays covers. Punk, Britpop, classic and modern rock, from The Clash, Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath to Oasis, Stereophonics, Green Day and Royal Blood.
Where do you play?
Pubs and clubs all over Bristol and South Gloucestershire, plus Keynsham, Portishead, Pill and North Somerset. We travel further for private bookings.
How much does it cost to hire a rock band in Bristol?
It depends on the date, the venue and how long you want us to play, so we quote for each event. Send us the details through the booking form or email obsidiancoversband@gmail.com.
Can we see you play before we book?
Yes. We play most months around Bristol, and every upcoming gig is listed on our gigs page.
Photos and videos from the stage, backstage, and everything in between
the Band
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