The Often Herd

Gigs · Hebden Bridge

The Often Herd

Friday 12 February 2027 · Doors 18:45

Wadsworth Community Centre, Hebden Bridge

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The Often Herd is on Friday 12 February 2027 at Wadsworth Community Centre, Hebden Bridge, with doors at 18:45. Tickets start at £8.80, including the booking fee.

Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. Since the release of their acclaimed debut album ‘Where the Big Lamp Shines’ in 2022, they’ve graced the stages of major UK festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk, Moseley Folk, Folk By The Oak, The Long Road, and many more, with international appearances from Portugal to the USA. Rupert Hughes (guitar) and Evan Davies (mandolin), write songs steeped in personal experience whilst drawing from a wide pool of influences ranging from old-time to psychedelia. American-born fiddler Niles Krieger and jazz bassist Sam Quintana add fiery instrumental skills to the mix, launching the band’s arrangements into the stratosphere. Together, their sound is both boldly contemporary and soothingly familiar, taking time-honoured traditions to new places with a fresh perspective. “The band’s sound is influenced by a r...

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