It’s taken local band The Swaps a good while to capture people’s attention, but they’re certainly basking in the limelight of national recognition now, having been finalists in the 2025 UK Blues Awards. 

Building their blend of blues, soul and folk around Beth Brooks’ incredible vocals, the trio’s Temperance appearance this month sees them sharing the bill with hammond organist Stevie Watts and singer-songwriter Rachel Croft. As ever, there will be an extended jam at the end, featuring unrehearsed collaborations ‘and the excitement of seeing talented musicians perform together for the very first time’.