The glorious, sun-drenched track sounds straight out of 1970's California, and is a rich kaleidoscope of instrumentation, full of golden harmonies and a chorus that is nigh on impossible to get out of your head. Taking their lead musically from an eclectic set of influences that range from Glam Pop to Broadway, Barbara make classic, irresistible pop music with a literary and intellectual approach that firmly marks them out as ones to watch.
With a noticeably American influence, Barbara's lyrics are lyrics are quintessentially British. Infused with the inquisitive, satirical spirit of Harold Pinter, George Orwell and Ray Davies, they consider these fractious political times and address the technological revolution we’re living through.
Taking their lead musically from an eclectic set of influences that range from Glam Pop to Broadway, Barbara make classic, irresistible pop music with a literary and intellectual approach.
In 2022, Barbara were handpicked by Neil Hannon to support The Divine Comedy on their UK tour, and a year later they played fourteen shows in support of Haircut One Hundred.
This spring (2024), Barbara will be appearing as special guests of Paul Weller on his UK tour who again, hand-picked them to perform.
For fans of The Kinks, The Lemon Twigs, Electric Light Orchestra and The Feeling.
“Barbara are wonderful. I love their songs and their humour. We need more Barbara in our lives!”
Chris Difford
"Barbara are so up my street ... really tight songwriting, very poptastic!”
Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy)
+ EMERSON
Emerson are a four piece group from Fleet, Hampshire. Playing jubilant, 60s inspired indie rock, the group consists of lead singer and guitarist, George Atkin, guitarist, Alex Groom, bassist, Will Lynch and drummer, Matt Cairns.
With a major influence from 60s and 70s pop music, a focus on songcraft, and a sound reminiscent of indie bands of the noughties; Emerson present a nostalgic, while refreshing sound, that’s slowly but surely been swooning audiences across the country the past year.
The release of their esteemed debut EP, ‘Good Man’ - gaining commendation from the likes of Issey Cartlidge of The Molotovs - and a handful of propitious support slots (Stone, FEET & Beddy Rays) set Emerson in good stead for a prosperous year to come.
Event: Saturday 20 September, 8pm
Bar Open: 7pm
Ticket: £15 Adv / £17 On the Door
