January & February 2023 Hertfordshire Gig Guide

January is always a quiet gigging month and 2023 is no different. It might be an opportunity to catch some local bands? The Horn’s Battle of the Bands starts this month, with heats every Tuesday from the 10th January. Things pick up in February with several Independent Venue Week gigs.

January 2023

Saturday 14th

BBC Introducing
The Horn, St Albans

A BBC Introducing session showcasing talent from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire at the Horn.

Thursday 26th

Chantel McGregor
Corn Exchange Hertford

Talented Blues guitarist playing the Corn on the Cob monthly session at the Corn Exchange.

Sunday 28th

JazzUP presents Tom Syson Quintet
Club 85, Hitchin

Monthly Jazz evening at Club 85 presents trumpeter, Tom Syson.

Tuesday 31st

Skinny Living
The Horn, St Albans

February 2023

Wednesday 1st

Grant-Lee Philips
The Horn, St Albans

Thursday 2nd

Trampoline
The Horn, St Albans

Thursday 2nd

JW Francis
David’s Music, Letcworth

An instore for the release of JW Francis’s new ‘Dream House’ album

Friday 3rd

Pale Blue Eyes
The Horn, St Albans

Excellent shoegaze band from Devon

Sarpa Salpa x Low Girl
Club 85, Hitchin

An IVW gig at Club 85.

Saturday 4th

Coach Party
Corn Exchange Hertford

IVW gig. With support from Girl Scout. Both played the Horn in 2022.

Sunday 5th

Sarpa Salpa x Low Girl
The Horn, St Albans

IVW gig.

Monday 13th

Panic Shack
The Horn, St Albans

Panic Shack return to the Horn

Wednesday 15th

Ellis.D
The Horn, St Albans

Psychy rock, with a touch of glam theatrics thrown in for good measure

Wednesday 22nd

Hundred Reasons
Corn Exchange Hertford

Friday 24th

Republica
Corn Exchange Hertford

Indie Pop band from the 90s bring their hits to Hertford

Saturday 25th

David Brewis (of Field Music)
David’s Music Letchworth

In-store for David’s debut solo album ‘The Soft Struggles’.