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LIVE AT THE BEDFORD
We are excited to be starting live music back at The Bedford again however due to Covid-19 we have had to make some fundamental changes to the way the evenings run in order to make sure the environment is safe for everyone.
Tonight’s show is FREE entry, but everyone needs to book in advance – there is a ticket link below.
Sadly we have limited capacity and no ability for people to walk in and stand. Everyone is required to have a seat. There will be a full menu and table service throughout the night to look after you all.
For anyone unable to make it in person we will be streaming the show live (our 17th year of live streaming) via our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/thebedfordpub
Doors open at 7pm and we ask everyone to come early enough and stay long enough to enjoy all the performances as we are unable to use a table for other people if you arrive late, leave early or aren’t able to make it. Current guidelines only permit tables of six or two households or bubbles. Thank you for understanding.
This evening we have live music from:
8:00 PM AIMEE
8:30 PM OTTO
9:30 PM THE BLACK OLIVES
BOOK YOUR TICKET8:00 PM AIMEE
Singer/songwriter aimée has been crafting her ‘own unique stripped back sound’, according to BBC Introducing. Taking influences from soul/jazz and mixing them with pop, she ‘showcases her vocals over lovey vibey beats’ (YEO magazine). As a multi-instrumentalist and emotive singer, she connects with audiences anywhere she plays.
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8:30 PM OTTO
Artist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Otto has been singled out as a Welsh rising star. Known for crafting captivating songs with poetic lines sitting alongside memorable melodies, he has gained the attention of Dave Stewart who has noted Otto’s songs as an Aladdin’s cave of music, with anthemic gems & golden storytelling. Otto writes his songs and records most of his music in an old disused post office in the hills of the Rhondda valleys. Since working with Dave Stewart, Otto was sent on an adventure to the city of music, Nashville where he has recorded his debut album produced by the critically acclaimed Mr. Stewart.
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9:30 PM THE BLACK OLIVES
“Black Olives from London, fuse alternative grunge with elements of classic rock & brit pop, crafting high-quality songs which combine irresistible melodies with aggressive & articulate guitar sound”
BLACK OLIVES formed in London in 2002 headlining for the QUEENS GOLDEN JUBILEE on 2nd and 3rd of June 2002 at TIN PAN ALLEY JUBILEE STREET PARTY, supported by BBC Music Live. The band also played for the Mathew Street Festivals 2002 & 2003 and other venues across London and beyond.
In October 2002 Black Olives recorded their debut album “How About” in Kent, with 13 original songs. The album was released on the 1st of August 2003. The most stand-out tracks were THOSE GONE DAYS, HOW ABOUT, A BETTER LIFE and ABOVE AND BENEATH. On the 21st of August 2003 BLACK OLIVES had a rare opportunity to perform and record live at Abbey Road Studios as part of the follow-up Matthew Street Festival to be held in Liverpool the same month.
In April 2006 the band embarked on a BARFLY TOUR of England, opening for Fratellis at Barfly in Birmingham. In 2007 Black Olives released 2 new singles FLYING AWAY and EVERYBODY FEELS THE SAME. This was followed by another single SAME OLD HOLE/HERO OF MANKIND, recorded in autumn 2008.
In 2011, Black Olives released 2 new singles, TAKING A WHILE and SAIL MY WAVE, wrapping up the work on their 2nd UK record due for release in 2013.
On the 11th of June 2012, Black Olives played for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee at the British Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova, followed by a show at the Albion venue in the center of the city.
On the 22nd of January 2013, the band launched their 2nd album SAIL MY WAVE at the legendary venue The Borderline, featuring original 13 songs.
In June 2014, the band set about recording their 3rd album, Double Standards at NMP Studios in Limehouse, London. The album features highlights such as ELECTRIC FACE, SACRED KARMA, ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT and RUNNING MACHINE to name a few. The album was released on i-Tunes in April 2017. The launch took place @ Bush Hall, London on 23 April 2017 which was a sold out show.
On the 24th of October 2017, Black Olives supported an acoustic/unplugged show of the world-famous reggae artist, Joss Stone, at the Philharmonic Hall in Chisinau, Moldova. In December 2018 Black Olives embarked on a small European Tour followed up by a German tour in March 2019, a festival in Moldova in September 2019, a pre-selection performance for the Isle Of Wight Festival in 2020. Despite the pandemic, on the 12th of October 2020, Black Olives performed an exclusive concert at the Old Parish Church in King’s Cross, playing original numbers to a socially-distanced audience. It was a sold-out gig to remember for 2020 in London.
On the 26th of September 2022, the band re-emerged and embarked on a small European tour starting at The Lexington, King’s Cross followed by 2 shows in Bucharest in Chisinau.
BLACK OLIVES will continue playing regularly various London and UK venues building up a steady following, as well as writing and recording new songs for the next 4th album.
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