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)
Event: Saturday 9 November, 7:30pm
Bar Open: 6:30pm
Ticket: £15 Adv / £17 On the Door
