{"id":73718,"date":"2026-01-25T12:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=73718"},"modified":"2026-04-25T12:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:04:49","slug":"in-concert-glenn-hughes-with-sophie-lloyd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2026\/in-concert-glenn-hughes-with-sophie-lloyd\/","title":{"rendered":"In Concert: Glenn Hughes with Sophie Lloyd"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Emma Jenkins<\/span>
– Guest Journalist —<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Rock City in Nottingham, England \u2013 October 24, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Sophie Lloyd opened her set with the unmistakable “Top Gun” theme, setting the tone for an evening driven by high\u2011octane instrumental work. From “Battleground” to “You Give Love a Bad Name,” Lloyd delivered a sequence of technically precise, crowd\u2011pleasing performances. Despite the absence of on\u2011stage vocals, the audience readily supplied the missing lines, turning several moments into communal sing\u2011alongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show moved into material from Lloyd\u2019s Imposter Syndrome<\/em> album, including “Hanging On,” “Won\u2019t You Come,” and “Runaway.” She was joined by vocalist Marisa Rodriguez, whose dynamic presence and strong delivery provided a striking contrast to Lloyd\u2019s intricate guitar work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the set, Lloyd alternated between original compositions and instrumental interpretations of well\u2011known tracks. The crowd remained engaged, responding enthusiastically and filling in lyrics whenever invited\u2014or whenever the moment called for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The performance maintained a brisk pace, sustaining its momentum through to the finale. Closing numbers “Enter Sandman” and “Do or Die” brought the set to an energetic conclusion that arrived sooner than many in the audience seemed ready for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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