The Monthly Spread: Issue #18

Bread Records presents:

The Monthly Spread: Issue #18 @ The Eagle Inn

Featuring music from

Leila's Dream
Blackwater Lightship
Nat Dempsey
Rob Hurst
Rebecca Spooner

Hosted by michael webster.

Thursday 5th March 2026, 7pm - 10pm

Leila’s Dream are a psychedelic prog-folk outfit formed in Manchester in 2023 boasting impressive dynamic range. From quiet intimacy in acoustic folk ballads to raucous cacophonies of noise, the band’s arsenal is equipped with myriad sounds.

The group take great inspiration from bands such as Spirogyra, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Mount Eerie among many other artists.

On this occasion, Leila’s Dream will be appearing as a 4 piece for the first time; presenting a more stripped-back, folksy sound with a rare appearance of woodwind instrumentation as well as violin and harmonium. The selection of songs on display focus sonically on repetitive psychedelia paired with lyrical observations on change, death and acceptance.

2025 was a bumper year for Blackwater Lightship. With several well recieved headline gigs under their belt and their debut EP 'Last Night I Saw The Leaves Fall' gathering critical praise, they are taking the Alternative Sheffield scene by storm.

2026 sees the arrival of their soon to be released new single "trapped in dreams" and a new member, Daniel, joining the fold on bass! As they make their foray into Manchester guitarist/singer, Leon and Drummer, Tom will be bringing their stripped back acoustic set to Eagle Inn in March!

By blending rural acoustic sensibilities with urban indie rock grit, Nat Dempsey expresses both sides of his lived experience through powerhouse songwriting and performance; a duality of sounds that only a Lake District native living in Manchester can convey.

Nat’s heartfelt, introspective and occasionally fiery catalogue has earned the praise of BBC Introducing in Cumbria & Lancashire, Future Hits Radio, Tempo Magazine and many more as well his honed experience as a live outfit; from playing the West Cumbria pub scene as a teenager to Kendal Calling’s Roots Stage in 2024, he knows how to rile up a crowd into both dancing and ruminating by the end of his set.

Rob Hurst is a singer-songwriter hailing from Bolton. Exploring themes of self, place, loss and love, his love of rock shines through alongside pop sensibilities. Music that packs a punch, with the intent to kill 'em with kindness.

Rebecca Spooner is a 20-year-old English singer-songwriter and producer. Combining elements of folk-infused pop and acoustic indie, she writes and performs raw and honest songs, embedding themes of love and loss, fears and futures, and suchlike human experiences. Her unique songwriting style intertwines emotive vocals and poignant lyricism, and has often been compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Laura Marling, with hints of Jeff Buckley. Rebecca released her first single “All My Mates Are Sad” in January 2025 and her second single “If I Had a Daughter” which was shortlisted for the Tune Into Nature Music Prize 2025 and featured on BBC Radio 3. Rebecca’s self-produced, debut album “Miss Belief” released in September 2025, showcasing seven songs of varying styles, soundtracking late-night drives, whimsical walks through the park or 6 o’clock morning showers. Now based in Manchester / Calderdale, Rebecca Spooner continues to expand her discography. Catch her on Instagram to find out about the latest updates and gigs.