Carol Hodge – Small Crumbs
Carol not only plays in many other bands but tours solo with just her and her piano (a powerhouse duet). Carol was born with only seven fingers and yet defies all with her empowering music. Alongside her band, they write songs that tackle challenging topics like mental health. The Carol Hodge Band are a joyous and feisty Alternative Rock four piece (drums, bass, guitar, keys), who were recently described by Classic Rock magazine as “”combin(ing) fat, fuzzy guitar grooves with splashes of synths…clever proggy pop rock bursts and almost Alice In Chains-y shadows…eccentric and unpredictable, in a way that feels totally natural.”” They are confirmed for quite a few festivals in 2026, including: Bearded Theory, Rebellion Punk Festival, Ey Up Mi Duck and Nah Then.
Their song ‘Small Crumbs’ is about not accepting the crumbs of life and searching for the self-confidence to expect more. Thick, heavy bass opening sets the vibe for the track from the very first note. As well as this, the strong female vocals are empowering to the listeners and emphasise the theme of the track beautifully. The lyricism uses metaphors to inspire their listeners not to accept less than they are worth.