Jess and The Bandits

Following multiple appearances at the SummerTyne Americana Festival as well as several headline shows in Hall 2 at the Sage Gateshead, the group were set to make a return to the venue last year.

After having to postpone last year’s tour in September due to the damaging effects of Hurricane Harvey, the Tunnels has filled up nicely with people eager to see Jess And The Bandits perform.

The chance to catch up with them at Hull Fruit is too good to pass up and word has clearly got round because when we arrive plenty early enough for the supports the place is already buzzing.

A small audience - much discussed in an overhead toilet conversation (Do you think its demotivating? What? Playing in front of this few people? Its got to be.