LiveWire and The Giffard Arms presents Apriori. 17th October 2026, Apriori return to The Giffard Arms while on their 2026 tour with their new album. Doors open 7:30pm

Xander and the Peace Pirates are a testament to musical integrity and personal strength. Combining soul, blues and rock, their pervasive blend of inspired song writing and memorable performances has already seen them enrapture audiences from around the world. Brothers Keith and Stu Xander were discovered on YouTube by Gibson Brands CEO Henry Juszkiewicz and during their subsequent performances for the company at numerous international events from LA to Dubai the band caught the attention of not just an ever-growing collective of fans but also industry legends such as Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Rolling Stones) and Rick Allen (Def Leppard). Defying all expectations, lead singer and guitarist Keith Xander was born without a right arm below the elbow and plays guitar using a prosthesis and hook with a pick attached at the end. Although many who have seen Keith play believe him to be an extraordinary guitarist despite of his perceived 'disability' he is a virtuoso musician in his own right and his playing rivals the best in the industry. In 2014 the band ended their 5-year tenure as the resident band at Liverpool's iconic Cavern Club pub and went on to support the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Temperance Movement, ex-Whitesnake's Bernie Marsden and even Bon Jovi at Old Trafford Stadium to name a few. 2016 saw the band release their debut album, titled '11:11', on V2 Benelux Records, recorded at the world-famous Wisseloord studios in Hilversum, outside of Amsterdam. The album went on to receive critical acclaim from the likes of Classic Rock, Planet Rock Radio and from BBC Radio's Bob Harris. With haunting riffs, genius melodies and a uniquely infectious charisma, Xander and the Peace Pirates continue to share their musical passion to standing ovations, while spreading a universal message of peace, love and harmony.

Will Wildes intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. "Im always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing its boundaries, trying to change peoples perception of it. In fact Will has gone one step further and created his own signature "Wilde Tuned" harmonicas so he can play licks that werent possible before. They enable me to hold my own with any blues rock guitarist.

LiveWire and The Giffard are proud to host Lesbian Bed Death band in Wolverhampton, The West Midlands on Saturday 28th March 2026 After, what will be, a sensational tour support slot with The Birthday Massacre, and multiple festival performances, we are happy to host the return of Lesbian Bed Death Doors open 7:30pm Lesbian Bed Death are unleashing their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal across the UK to promote their new album and movie, Satans Cellar. With their love of Horror, theatre, the occult and the macabre, expect Lesbian Bed Death to bring an unmissable show featuring a mix of new material and fan favorites.

LiveWire and The Giffard Arms presents Revenant Revenant head to The Giffard Arms on Saturday 22nd May 2026 Formed in 2023, Revenant brings a huge rock sound with a southern spin, their debut EP 'What A Time To Be Alive' was released to critical acclaim in May 2024. The band are making waves on the live circuit having wowed at shows and festivals alike including Firevolt, all reflected in their live album release What A Time To Be Live with Backseat Mafia stating One of the best guitar releases of the year and Powerplay Magazine enthusing One of most refreshing and exciting sounds around. With such accolades, the southern UK rockers might just become your favourite new band. The high octane 4 piece collectively have influences spanning from Guns & Roses, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackberry Smoke through to Metallica. With this heady mixture, you can anticipate a truly captivating sound from these rising rockers.

LiveWire and The Giffard Arms presents Wrathchild on Saturday 18th April 2026 Fronted by the charismatic and irrepressible Rocky Shades, Wrathchild crafted a comic book fantasy come to lifeeach show a kaleidoscope of colour, and riotous energy that stood out amid the chaos of NWOBHM Wrathchild embraced the attitude of NWOBHM, earning themselves a place in the whos who NWOBHM Encyclopedia, and combined it with a brazen theatricality rarely seen on British shores. Their looktowering hair, sleazy makeup, and neon-stained spandexmay have shocked their early audiences, but it carved out a unique niche that predated and arguably paved the way for the American glam metal explosion.

LiveWire and The Giffard Arms presents Rattlesnakes. Friday 11th December 2026, we are happy to host Rattlesnakes for their first headline show at The Giffard Arms. Doors open 7:30pm A Nottingham based Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band with Influences such as WASP, Anthrax, Skid Row and Judas Priest

Sanctum Sanctorium: The Darkside of the 80s by vocalist and goth provocateur David Black. A candid spoken word performance with songs and anecdotes.