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Would-be-goods Concert History

The Would-be-goods story begins in 1987 when Jessica Griffin recorded a single under that name for cult label el records. The songs Hanging Gardens of Reigate and Fruit Paradise, were written by Simon Turner and Colin Lloyd Tucker, and recorded by Richard Preston at Strand-on-the-Green Studios, London.

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Past Would-be-goods Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
May 30, 2026
Would-be-goods / Radhika Glad Café Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Apr 03, 2026 –
Apr 05, 2026
Wales Goes Pop! 2026
Heavenly / The School / Even As We Speak / Lande Hekt / Prolapse / Would-be-goods / Lilith Ai / Red Sleeping Beauty / British Birds / Swansea Sound / Ynys / The Yellow Melodies / stuart moxham / The Lovely Basement / Rachel Love / Bramwell / The Cords (UK) / Pink Opaque / Tulpa (Leeds) / The Slugs (UK) Show all bands
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The Gate Arts & Community Centre Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Feb 25, 2026
Heavenly / Would-be-goods
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Just Dropped In Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Feb 21, 2026
Would-be-goods / Helen McCookerybook / Railcard The Water Rats London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 12, 2025
David Devant And His Spirit Wife / Would-be-goods
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The Hope & Ruin Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Sep 18, 2025
Essential Logic / Holiday Ghosts / Comet Gain / Die Katapult / Would-be-goods / The Sunny Street / The Loft / Paris Banlieue / White Town Le Hasard Ludique Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jul 18, 2025
Swansea Sound / The Orchids / Would-be-goods
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The Lexington London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 05, 2025
Helen McCookerybook / Would-be-goods Betsy Trotwood London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 12, 2024
Would-be-goods The Water Rats London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 26, 2024
Blue Orchid / The Orchids / Papa Topo / The Embassy / White Town / Edgar Déception / Chime School / Pop Crimes / Would-be-goods / The High Water Marks Le Hasard Ludique Paris, Île-de-France, France
May 05, 2024
Would-be-goods / Panic Pocket The Prince Albert Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Jan 27, 2024 –
Jan 28, 2024
Heavenly / Would-be-goods / Neleonard

II Fiesta de Presentación Madrid Popfest 2024

Galileo Galilei Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Nov 25, 2023
Would-be-goods / Jen Denitto Band Betsy Trotwood London, England, United Kingdom
May 20, 2023
Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods

Le Salon de Heavenly

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Bush Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 23, 2019
The Monochrome Set / Peerless Pirates / Would-be-goods The Jericho Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 2018
Rebel Rebel Festival 2018
Zounds / The Loves / Would-be-goods / The Catenary Wires / The Popinjays / The Metatrons / S*M*A*S*H (UK)
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Club 85 Hitchin, England, United Kingdom
Feb 10, 2018
The Monochrome Set / Would-be-goods
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The Lexington London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 12, 2017
The Softies / Stevie Jackson / Would-be-goods / The Catenary Wires
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The Lexington London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 23, 2017
Withered Hand / The Ballet / Pete Astor / Would-be-goods

Fortuna POP! – Twenty Years of Trouble 2017

Bush Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 12, 2015
The Band of Holy Joy / Flowers / Would-be-goods / Those Unfortunates / The Catenary Wires / The Felt Tips Betsy Trotwood London, England, United Kingdom

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Marlody with support on guitar from Nem, Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods on May 20, 2023 [168-small]

Marlody with support on guitar from Nem

Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods
May 20, 2023
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Catenary Wires - Acoustic Duo - Rob Pursey and Amelia Fletcher, Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods on May 20, 2023 [170-small]

The Catenary Wires - Acoustic Duo - Rob Pursey and Amelia Fletcher

Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods
May 20, 2023
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Papernut Cambridge - Solo Set by Ian Button, Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods on May 20, 2023 [171-small]

Papernut Cambridge - Solo Set by Ian Button

Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods
May 20, 2023
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Would-Be Goods, Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods on May 20, 2023 [172-small]

The Would-Be Goods

Heavenly(UK) / The Catenary Wires / Papernut Cambridge / Marlody / Would-be-goods
May 20, 2023
 London, England, United Kingdom
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David Devant And His Spirit Wife / Would-be-goods on Dec 12, 2025 [736-small]

David Devant And His Spirit Wife / Would-be-goods
Dec 12, 2025
 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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Heavenly, Heavenly / Would-be-goods on Feb 25, 2026 [934-small]

Heavenly

Heavenly / Would-be-goods
Feb 25, 2026
 Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Would-Be-Goods, Heavenly / Would-be-goods on Feb 25, 2026 [232-small]

Would-Be-Goods

Heavenly / Would-be-goods
Feb 25, 2026
 Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Indie
Indie Pop
Female Vocalists
Jangle Pop
Chamber Pop
Twee Pop
Twee
C86
Tape Club
Indiepop
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Latest Setlist (04/03/2026):

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  1. Morning After
  2. The Gallopers
  3. Cecil Beaton's Scrapbook
  4. Doctor Love
  5. Madame X
  6. Don't come crying
  7. Heart of Tin
  8. The Rose Tattoo
  9. Temporary Best Friend
  10. Too Old
  11. The Camera Loves Me
  12. The Bride Wore Black
  13. Tears for Leda
  14. Witch Hazel

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 7 concerts
2025 4 concerts
2024 4 concerts
2023 2 concerts
2019 1 concert
2018 2 concerts
2017 2 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 1 concert
2013 1 concert
2012 2 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 2 concerts
2009 3 concerts
2008 3 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 2 concerts
2004 2 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 1 concert

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