The Often Herd
50rpm are delighted to welcome the multi-award-winning Newcastle-based Bluegrass band to the Georgian Hotel for the first time on Friday 13th March!
About The Often Herd
| 13th March 2026 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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The Georgian Hotel 26 Lefroy Street, Coatbridge ML5 1LZ |
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| £13.50 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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We are delighted to welcome the multi-award-winning Newcastle-based Bluegrass band to 50rpm for the first time.
** Please note, we have a no-talking policy when the acts are performing. If you can't manage this, don't buy a ticket **
** The upstairs venue is not suitable for those in wheelchairs as there is no lift within the hotel, and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties **
The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of bluegrass music. 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. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018” at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France.
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. Flock to the herd, you won’t be disappointed.
“Traditional, inventive, tight and sharp […] for those who think they don’t like bluegrass this could be the point they change their minds.” - Tom Franks, FolkWords
“Sprightly and lively; [The Often Herd’s debut EP] most certainly affords them welcome membership to the UK's burgeoning bluegrass scene.” - Mike Davies, FATEA
“A study in virtuosity from a supremely talented group of musicians.” - Claire Dupree, NARC
“Satisfying, contemplative and desirable, ****” - Ian D. Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision
"It’s fabulous, really exciting to listen to. Tight, virtuosic and the kind of thing you just know would be even better live!" - Sam Sweeney (Bellowhead/Leveret)
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