Bristol Rough Trade – 20th August 2022
From the depths of the Isle of Wight, Lauran Hibberd’s infectious and delightful energy blossomed throughout Rough Trade. With a unique set up of a gig (that included a pub quiz) it was an engaging gig for sure.
Promoting her debut album “Garageband Superstar” it is full of bouncy pop that is carried by really fun guitars, sarcasm and confidence. Track 3 of this album “Step Mom” is fueled with a charming tsunami of riffage and a hefty vibe to it. It moves into this contagious halftime section which sounds even better live and carried well in a venue like Rough Trade.
Going back to the pub quiz side, the structure of this gig was: song, question, song… etc. Trivial, funny questions really kept the crowd engaged and many giggles filled the room. This was a unique and personal touch that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Hibberd really impressed me. She is adorable, her style is also very cool too. Feel good, pop rock fans honestly this album is worth listening too.
Kate Feast Photography
@thebristolnomad / @bristolnomad_gigphotography
Role: Photographer / Reviewer / Interviewer
Chief, the one that bugs the team for team for their reviews and images. Creator and founder of The Bristol Gig Guide. Can usually be found swamped in admin or getting cramp kneeling at the front of a gig.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Gig Reviews, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots, Videography work, Interviews and Touring
First attended gig: Republica, circa 1996.
First gig shot: Hands Off Gretel, at The Louisiana!
Dream gig: Huge metalhead and my ultimate dream gig would be shooting my heroes Slipknot at a huge stadium gig, or as festival headliners. And to experience shooting a headline tour outside the UK
