An Evening with Bryde at Cafe No9 (the Second of Two Back to Back Shows)

Bryde aka Sarah Howells, is a woman and an electric guitar, playing fierce and fragile songs. Swaying from vulnerable to uncompromising within one verse and chorus, Bryde’s music is honest and furiously authentic. Fans have compared the music to acts as varied as Stevie Nicks, The Cranberries, Jeff Buckley, Lucy Dacus and even Taylor Swift. Intrigued by psychology and the inner workings of relationships Bryde’s songs hold close a defiant and life-affirming quality. Described as being about “entangling and unravelling” they move from tender and delicate, to tough and unforgiving. Bryde established her ethereal indie-rock sound early on, working with producers such as Jolyon Thomas ( Royal Blood) and Bill Ryder-Jones (Saint Saviour) Radio support reflected this coming from the likes of Huw Stephens on Radio 1, 6music, playlist on BBC Radio Wales. Over the course of three albums Bryde has opened for Rufus Wainwright, played Green Man and Latitude festivals, sold-out several London headliners, and toured Europe and the US. Debut album Like an Island, mixed by Catherine Marks (Boy Genius, Alanis Morrisette) Third album Still, released in July 2021 was nominated for the Welsh Music Prize. Since then Bryde has released a steady stream of songs from covers of the Tori Amos classic Silent All These Years and The National’s Brainy, to recent stand alone tracks in 2026 like Eventually played extensively on BBC Radio Wales. “Feral Guitar, Torn-from-the-chest lyrics...sensational” – Sunday Times “..hers is a voice that deserves attention in and of its own right” – Consequence of Sound "the songwriting is strong enough to make every moment distinct " - Pitch Fork ********************************************************************************** The Psycles make uncomplicated and gently ardent music which traces the feelings of trying to stay valid in a world that grows more intangible and puzzling and by the day. Two longtime friends, The Psycles write for the quietly disillusioned — the analogue souls who search for something bona fide above all this noise. ********************************************************************************** Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue. All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.