In this instalment of ‘Folk & Mirrors’ we want tell you all about our first gig of 2025 at Corp Market. Corp Market is on Cowbridge Road East In the Canton area of Cardiff. The 1889 building, formerly known as The Corporation, has undergone extensive refurbishment to give it a new lease of life as a hub for independent traders. It has a bar that serves a range of hot and cold drinks as well as snacks and meals (we definitely recommend the fried chicken burger!).
You can watch live music in Corp Market on Tuesday evenings, or attend an open mic on Thursday evenings. We were invited by No Poetry Music to perform an opening slot on 21st January. We met the headliners, Dan's People, last summer at the Beechwood Park Summer Sessions and were very excited to play with them again. Also on the line up at Corp Market was Something About Dinosaurs, a local band with wonderful harmonies.
When we arrived at Corp Market there was a stage set up with a big glitter ball. The lighting set the mood and there was plenty of seating dotted around the bar as well as a standing area in front of the stage. The set up gave people the opportunity to listen to the live bands as background music or come closer for more of an intimate gig experience. The turn out was great and there was a fantastic atmosphere. We ordered food from the bar and did our sound check, then jumped on stage for our 30 minute slot.
We started with O'Malley followed by some of our new songs. We also played Drunk and Broken Glass. It was lovely to see lots of new faces in the crowd and to meet new people who enjoyed our set. Keith Bolton attended and took some fantastic photos as usual.
If you are interested in checking out a new music venue that supports local artists then get down to Corp Market on Tuesday evenings! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest events and performances.