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BIO & TECH SPEC

Hebble are:

- Sam Hodgson (aka Samh) - singer-songwriter, guitarist, & bouzouki player

- Aidan Kilroy - bodhran player & singer

- Helena Drumm - cellist & singer

Folk standards, catchy choruses, belting rhythms, and tunes to make the heart sing.

 

Hebble are an eclectic world folk band with an unusual set of instruments that play lively, international traditional music in multiple languages. Hebble are Greek Bouzouki, Bodhran, and Cello + 3 vocals. They play English, Czech, Irish, Scottish, and Appalacian folk music. They also have a handful of original songs inspired by Yorkshire myth and landscape. Upbeat, virtuosic, and alternative with twists of jazz, rock and plenty of three-part harmonies. 

"Hebble have a unique and refreshing instrument line-up and all play with great skill, energy and passion. Impressive instrumental and vocal arrangements, and brilliant audience participation for all to enjoy." - STEVE NOON, Eagle Music

"Amazing. Oh my gosh, that was so good. Amazing, absolutely amazing, I love that! Absolutely incredible." - GAYLE LOFTHOUSE, BBC Radio Leeds  

Hebble formed in February, 2022

TECH SPEC

Aidan (bodhran) - vocal mic, xlr in - for a condenser mic which needs phantom power
Sam (guitar and bouzouki) - vocal mic, DI - for an active pickup

Helena (cello) - vocal mic, jack in - for a mic

Upcoming gigs

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  • 7th December 2023 - Arcade Coffee and Food, Huddersfield (private event)

  • 12th December 2023 - Town Hall, Dewsbury

  • 17th December 2023 - Turks Head, Sowerby Bridge (5pm)

  • 25th February 2024 - The Sair Inn, Huddersfield (3:30pm) 

  • 1st March 2024 - Square Chapel, Halifax (eve)

  • 9th March 2024 - Seven Arts Bar, Leeds

  • 19th March 2024 - Heart Centre, Leeds

  • 30th March 2024 - Warrel Grove, Leeds (eve)

  • 4th June 2024 - Heart Centre, Leeds

  • 31st October 2024 - Topic Folk Club, Shipley

Previous performances include:
Rochdale Folk Festival
Otley Folk Festival
Holmfirth Folk Festival
Brighouse Arts Festival
Band on the Wall
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Wadsworth Community Centre

Topic Folk Club
Otley Folk Club
Ryburn 3 Step
Huddersfield Town Hall

As well as other venues in:
Leeds, Bradford, Manchester,
Halifax, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Brighouse, Otley,
Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge