LONDON: The Bedford

Wednesday 28th February, 2024

7:00pm

Event information

The extraordinary group FRANCK CARDUCCI & THE FANTASTIC SQUAD opened for Sting in June 2022 in front of 15,000 people. Steve Hackett (Genesis guitarist) has been a supporter since 2010 – even recording on their second album in 2015.
They won the "Best Overseas Band" award from the Classic Rock Society, and in 2024, they will embark on their tenth tour in the United Kingdom.
They travel throughout Europe with their theatrical rock show, dazzling audiences, transcending genres, and winning unanimous praise at every performance.
They do not just offer an ordinary concert, they deliver a true experience with music of course - authentic 70s rock that evokes Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Led Zeppelin.
They oscillate from powerful and energetic sounds to atmospheric moods that lend themselves to daydreaming... We guarantee it is going to be a magical journey!
However, limiting it to just the sound would be extremely reductive because this project is also a full show, with costumes, staging, humour, narration, and whimsical instruments.
Your senses will not be given a second of rest.
You vibrate, you marvel, you have fun!
It's a unique, generous, festive, glittery, fun, and glamorous show that will conquer any audience.

“A very tough act to follow!” – [Sting]

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Support is from STORM DEVA; composer/singer/pianist Carollyn Eden and writer/astronomer/musician Stuart Clark. First meeting in 2012 while working on an interactive science theatre show at London’s Old Vic Tunnels, it was only in 2017 after performing two of Carollyn’s songs together at the Spice of Life, Leicester Square, that they made the decision to form a band.
Working together on the music, they began to search for the sound world that best expressed their love of classical, rock and folk and would bring each song fully alive. Much experimentation followed. Eventually, the rich harmonic world of classical music formed around a solid core that beats with a rock heart. The final touch was to combine these strong elements with a subtle blend of folk and world elements to create the sound of Storm Deva.
Having travelled upon many stormy seas and at times through seemingly insurmountable challenges, Storm Deva is now ready to venture out into the world. We invite you to join the adventure.

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The Bedford is a delightful pub/restaurant venue in Balham, just a few minutes' walk from the Northern Line tube station. The separate live music room is set up with tables and chairs in 'cabaret style', with standing at the back and sides, plus further seating in the balcony area. The event aims to be responsive to needs of attendees with disability issues; If you require a reserved seat, please let the organisers know.