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19.09.26
ST LAURENCE CHURCH
Adrian Utley is a guitarist, composer, and producer best known as a founding member of the Bristol-based band Portishead. Renowned for his distinctive guitar textures and deep knowledge of studio craft, Utley has played a key role in shaping some of the most influential sounds to emerge from the Bristol scene since the 1990s.
Beyond Portishead, Utley has built a diverse career as a collaborator and producer, working with artists including PJ Harvey, Robert Wyatt, Marianne Faithfull, and Sparklehorse. His work spans experimental music, film soundtracks, and orchestral projects, reflecting a lifelong fascination with sound design, vintage equipment, and musical history.