David Devant's Theatrical Rock Show

On Thursday, 5 November 2026, David Devant and His Spirit Wife will be performing at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton, alongside Would-Be-Goods. The band, formed in Brighton in May 1992 by Mikey Georgeson, Foz Foster, Jem Egerton, and Graham Carlow, has a distinct sound that mixes 90s alt-arena rock with glam-inspired edges.

• Their debut album Work, Lovelife, Miscellaneous, released in 1997, peaked at number 70 on the UK Album Chart and included the single Ginger, which reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart. • The band's live show is a unique experience, featuring magic theatre and the 'spirit wife' trick, where the audience is told to 'Don Spirit Specs Now!'. • Their 2019 album Cut Out and Keep Me was launched with a show at the Water Rats in London and received critical acclaim, with a Louder Than War review describing it as 'probably their best' work.

The band's music is a testament to their experimental and artistic approach, with songs ranging from electronic textures to lush psychedelia. With a career spanning over two decades, David Devant and His Spirit Wife have established themselves as a unique and captivating act. Tickets are with the button beside the article.