Bryde

Guitarist and vocalist Sarah Howells ditched uni in favour of touring the UK in a battered Transit van. Raised on 90s grunge and 00s emo, early biographies mention influences like Deftones and Hole, Tori Amos and Jeff Buckley, later shifting to Bon Iver, Cat Power and The National.

Cafe #9 is a small friendly Sheffield venue specialising in intimate acoustic and folk nights as well as livelier gigs; expect close-up performances on a compact stage and a relaxed atmosphere.