Spring is here, and we’re kicking off the Easter weekend with something special: Malvern Rocks Easter – a mini-festival of fantastic live music spread across three brilliant local pubs, one each day!
No big stages or tickets needed – just turn up, grab a drink, and enjoy some of the best talent from the Malvern music scene. All events are free entry (though donations to support the artists are always appreciated!).
6pm: Connie – Acoustic singer-songwriter with over a decade in the Malvern scene, blending influences from Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Amy Winehouse with her own versatile style.
7pm: Hennesea – Five-piece indie folk rock band delivering electrifying original music straight from Malvern’s vibrant heart.
8pm: Funky Junky Monkeys – Five-piece party band mixing funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock – from 60s psychedelia to modern classics. A veritable party in a box that gets everyone dancing!
9pm: Miss Pearl & the Rough Diamonds – High-energy 1950s rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, and country jump blues from Malvern’s Queen of Rockabilly, Miss Pearl (Jo Hurrell), backed by her Rough Diamonds band. Originals and classics from Wanda Jackson, Patsy Cline, Johnny Burnette, and more!
3pm: A Bloke Called Maddy – Born around a campfire in 2015 after years of band experience; now delivering heartfelt acoustic vibes.
4pm: Ray Hadden & Guest – Country and Irish music from the lead singer of Dublin Jacks.
5pm: Sea Monkeys – A fun fusion of Hennesea and Funky Junky Monkeys influences: self-penned folk, modern protest songs, unusual covers, acoustic guitar, five-string bass, percussion, and three-part harmonies.
6pm: Connor the Piano Man – Talented solo keyboard player and all-round entertainer who’s played with bands including Miss Pearl & the Rough Diamonds.
7pm: Ray Mytton Band – Crowd-pleasing classic pop, rock, and blues covers (Floyd, Stones, Dylan, Free, Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Neil Young, etc.) in a big-sounding, pub-friendly format.
3pm: Kate Bayliss – Self-taught guitarist with emotionally-driven and comedy songs drawn from life experiences (no heavy metal here!). Covers and originals that tug at heartstrings or leave you grinning.
4pm: Enzo – Accomplished guitarist and singer with a fantastic voice; high-energy pop and rock sing-alongs that get feet tapping!
5pm: Steve Linforth – Pure live solo voice & acoustic guitar (no backing tracks or looping). Chilled to uptempo across funk, rock, soul, indie – from The Killers and Chili Peppers to Prince, Coldplay, Al Green, and his own originals.
6pm: Jay Clark – Known as a solo act, half of Jay & Eli, and drummer in BroodMother; bringing his versatile style to the stage.
7pm: Nothin’ But Dust – Blending country rock, Appalachian roots, and Irish folk. Original tracks and reimagined covers with Liam’s guitar, Abi’s folksy vocals, and often Neil on cajon.
Whether you’re after folk, rock, rockabilly, party vibes, or heartfelt acoustic sets, there’s something for everyone over the Easter weekend.
Come along to one day – or make a mini music tour of it! Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes.
