Amplify new music nights are events dedicated to showcasing and supporting up-and-coming musicians. They provide a platform for artists to perform their original music and gain exposure to a wider audience.

THIS MACHINE KILLS ARCHONS
Psychedelic indie-rock project founded by singer-songwriter R.P. Warrington in 2020. This Machine Kills Archons has released four EPs showcasing a unique blend of retro flair and modern insight. With lush, genre-blending sounds likened to “Beach Boys meets Big Star,” “Bolanesque” and “Crooning Beatlesy”. One radio station called it “mellow rock ‘n’ roll road music”. The band is playing shows and festivals this summer and releasing a new single.

TIEDTOYOURSOUL
Tied to Your Soul are a groovy/alternative rock band formed from the ashes of Mike Murphy's previous project. Now with a new exciting lineup! With their infectious tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and featuring classically inspired piano melodies. The band look to blend groovy rhythms with rock as well as looking to craft alternative arrangements and styles to ultimately show their versatility!

WHISPER OF ATHENA
Local college progressive rock/prog metal band.

WISTERIA

14+ (Under 18s with an adult)

Description

Hertfordshire's premier live music venue.

We believe our building was originally a hotel called The Railway Hotel, with The Midland Railway hotel on the opposite side of the road, and both being positioned next to St Albans City Station. The hotel used to have the occasional band or acts perform back in the 60’s, then in the early 70’s the site changed to a public house called The Horn of Plenty.

During the 70’s it became known as a great live music venue, and was run by Bob Andrews and then by Vinnie Jones mum! We are not sure about owners or managers of the site during the 80’s and early 90’s (but if you have any info please let us know).

In 1994 The Horn of Plenty underwent refurbishment, changing its name to The Horn Reborn. The venue was refurbished in 2007 and renamed simply as The Horn and has subsequently won UK Music Pub of the Year twice and UK Entertainment Pub Of The Year.

In 2012 the Horn underwent yet another refurbishment hopefully ensuring the future of the venue for many years to come!

Everyone connected to the site past and present are proud to have been part of this historic venue which has helped local acts such as Paul Young, The Subways, Enter Shikari, Friendly Fires, Gallows and many more by providing somewhere for them to develop their craft.