LIVE AT THE BEDFORD

8:00 PM EMMA HUNTER

Emma Hunter (vocals, guitar and loops) and Tom Bruce, (drums) enjoy exploring the world of David Lynch and dark, flamenco inspired music in and around the Oxford gig circuit. Emma and Tom create emotive, 1950’s-Flamenco inspired guitar with layered loops and complex, harmonious vocals in an evocative, cinematic soundscape. Atmospheric, dramatic and a little bit dark, with percussive, trip-hop inspired drums and strong, intricate melodies at the heart of it all. Together they create a unique sound which transports you away.

Emma Hunter is an experienced singer and songwriter. She was chosen to play in the Bob Harris Presents on the main stage of Truck Festival and has performed in several festivals and venues in her previous bands. Emma is especially inspired by artists such as PJ Harvey, Imogen Heap, Dick Dale, Ennio Morricone, and Portishead as well as bands like The Shangri-Las, but is particularly influenced by the soundtracks of David Lynch films. She takes a lot of inspiration from the myths of ancient Mexico, flamenco, cinema and catholic imagery and has channelled her influences into creating dark music videos to accompany their music. She has often been compared to Anna Calvi and Sharon Van Etten. Tom Bruce is an experienced drummer who spent much of his youth playing percussion in orchestras. He is highly in demand, due to the percussive nature of his playing, and consequently plays in several bands in Oxfordshire. Tom is influenced by bands such as Radiohead and Blur. Emma and Tom Bruce, have been performing together since March 2019 and have since played on the main stage of Truck Festival, at Cornbury Festival and at The Oxford 02 Academy and other Oxford venues. They have also performed in London. Their new single Morire, is out on the 16th March 2023.

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8:30 PM DOUGLAS IN FUR

Hailing from Essex, formed around London, Douglas in Fur occupy a space long awaited. Ambivalent stories spearheaded by wry lyrics hold down the fabric of the group, recalling the likes of Terry Hall and Baxter Dury.

The bands 2021 release ‘Fran Smokes Alone’ accompanied well-loved shows around London, followed by their 2022 release ‘Stones in Your Pockets’ which anchored down the groups reputation and sonic singularity.

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9:30 PM SISTER ASUMPTA

Hailing from Manchester, Sister Asumpta is a new music collective fronted by multi instrumentalist singer-songwriter Tom Sail (Indie bangers ‘Sunstroke’ & ‘Two Weeks’). This new venture captures sombre melancholy pop with dust fallen off old Stax RnB, Jazz & Blues records. Piano and acoustic guitar led tunes dance around modern drum machine beats and haunting vocals. Influenced by artists such as Bon Iver, Bob Dylan & Dijon alongside classic American songbook writers. Debut single ‘A.W.O.L’ is expected in May 2023.

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