The 40 Watt Band

Shed Sessions brings you The 40 Watt Band and your chance to experience the music of R.E.M. live, with support from the mesmerising The Bobo.

This is the closest you are going to get to an R.E.M. show.

The 40 Watt Band are a brilliant tribute to R.E.M. from Belgium, and approved by R.E.M. headquarters in Athens, Georgia USA:

The best R.E.M. tribute band of the Low Countries is coming to Oxford for an exclusive UK show. The 40 Watt Band plays R.E.M. is not an imitation, but a tribute that truly honours the originals. The familiar melancholy, the energy, the intensity – it’s all there in their performance.

The vocals instantly evoke memories of Michael Stipe, while the instrumental execution shows that these are seasoned musicians who understand the soul of R.E.M. What makes the band special is their ability to deliver both exhilarating, high‑energy festival sets and intimate acoustic moments in which the emotional power of the songs takes centre stage.

These qualities have also been recognised by R.E.M.’s (still active) management in Athens, GA. They follow The 40 Watt Band and have given their approval.

Their concerts are not only musically impressive, but also a journey through the musical history of a band that has touched millions of hearts. The show at The Jericho promises an evening filled with captivating indie rock, recognition, and pure musical passion.

The Bobo are are likely to send you off into the clouds and bring you back again revitalised and with renewed perspectives:

The Bobo is an Oxford-based indie-pop and electronic music project led by songwriter and musician Maria Rozalska. Known for dreamy synth sounds, ethereal vocals, and DIY grassroots performances around local venues, the project has been featured on BBC Introducing and released music like the album For Me, the Sun and singles such as "Old Neighbourhoods".