Alys Hardy
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Join us at The Botanist Exeter for an unforgettable evening with Cardiff's award-winning multi-instrumentalist Alys Hardy. This soul-inspired Welsh artist has been making waves on the live music scene, earning nominations for Best Song at the Wigwam Awards and crowned Best Female Solo at the Love Live Music Awards 2025. Expect eclectic, energetic and utterly soulful sounds that blend folky rhythms with passionate vocals and a backing that truly matches the feeling.
Alys draws inspiration from the greatest voices in music history—Bill Withers, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin—crafting a set that will move you, make you dance and perhaps even bring a tear to your eye. Her versatile repertoire spans soul, jazz, funk, blues, rock and roll, indie, country and beyond, ensuring there's something for every music lover in the room.
Settle in with a cocktail and some fine food whilst this talented performer electrifies the stage at The Botanist Exeter. Located in the heart of Exeter on the High Street, our friendly cocktail bar and restaurant is the perfect setting for a night of live music magic. Whether you're after an intimate show or a lively evening out, this is one not to miss.
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Soul - inspired Alys is a Welsh multi - instrumentalist from Cardiff. Alys has been nominated for best song this year in the Wigwam Awards. Winner of Best Female Solo in the Love Live Music awards 2025 and 3rd place in Best Solo Female in the Wigwam Radio Awards. Also nominated for the prestigious Snack Mag’s Single Of The Year Award. Alys will electrify you with her folky infused rhythms and passionate vocals. Wailing with feeling, with a backing to match Gruff Rhys, Charlotte Church, Dafydd Iwan & Twm Morris are just some of the names Alys has performed alongside this year. Expect eclectic, energetic, soulful sounds that will make you want to both dance and cry. Taking inspiration from greats such as Bill Withers, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin.
Friendly cocktail bar & restaurant serving food, brunch, hearty roasts, live music and late night drinks in Exeter, Devon.
