Soft Machine — live event on Dec 4, 2026
Soft Machine live at Hertford Corn Exchange, Hertford on Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 PM. Free entry. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
Formed in Canterbury in 1966, Soft Machine emerged as one of the defining bands of the UK underground scene, alongside acts like Pink Floyd. Originally featuring Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Daevid Allen and Mike Ratledge, the group quickly established a reputation for pushing musical boundaries—blending psychedelic rock with jazz improvisation and experimental structures. Their early work helped shape the influential “Canterbury scene,” and by the early 1970s they had evolved into pioneers of jazz-rock fusion, creating complex, forward-thinking music that would influence generations of progressive and experimental artists. Across decades of constant reinvention and changing line-ups, Soft Machine have remained defined by innovation rather than nostalgia. From their shift toward instrumental jazz fusion in the mid-’70s to later incarnations such as Soft Machine Legacy and the band’s re-emergence under the original name in 2016, their sound has continued to evolve while retaining its exp…
Starts: Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 PM
Ends: Fri, Dec 4, 9:30 PM
Where: 39 Fore Street, Hertford, England, United Kingdom
Price: $0.0
Lineup
Venue: Corn Exchange Hertford
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