The Attic started out as a 3-piece Punk/R&B band in Leeds back in 1988. Not great times. Thatcher was in power and the music scene was stuffed with insipid indie shoe-gazing bands. Taking their cue from a period 10 or so years previously, the band set out to inject some energy and purpose into their music. They gigged constantly, mainly in the north of England and secured support slots on tours by the Clash bassist Paul Simonon's band Havana 3am, Eddie And The Hot Rods, Wreckless Eric, the Lurkers and Chelsea to name but a few. The band received plenty of press coverage and had a minor success with their 'Off The Nest' ep from 1991. Around this time they extended to a 4- piece with Steve Pedley brought in on rhythm guitar. Eventually the band called it a day when sticksman Graham Pickup secured a trial with a Midlands based First Division football club and rhythm guitarist at the time Cat Presley left to pursue a TV career. Ex-Gun Law guitarist BB Tim had stepped in to replace the Cat for a short period but the kid(s) didn't take to the telecaster driven country blues meanderings and the band had to accept their time was up. In 2012, only 17 years!...after the band imploded, Steve, Boo and Pickup got together for a jam in a converted barn on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Things started to click into place and eventually in September 2012, the band returned to the live circuit again and proved that they could still deliver!

Well even though my picture is of me having the time of my life behind the kit i also love jamming some improvised jams on my guitar. Yes i have made many mistakes and bum notes but the idea here is to have a load of my ideas in one place for your enjoyment and to keep record of them for future use



“…great musical talent.” – Celtic Music Radio
“...exquisite.” - Small Music Network
“...fantastic act.”-  Glasgow Caledonian University 

“...The more Bethany sings the more crowd she draws!” - IGigs Acoustic 

“...amazing” - The Future Starts Here

“...If your a fan of artists like Gabrielle Aplin you'll love it.” - Heard Not Herd

Bethany Wappler has been writing and performing professionally since the age of 17, touring the UK several times before releasing her debut EP, Moments in 2017. Last year had her performing at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections on Campus, and Groove Cairngorm ahead of the release of her latest EP, Battles, (OUT NOW). She has gone on to promote her music in various venues throughout Scotland and last summer made her debut at the festivals; Perth Songwriters and Belladrum Tartan Heart. Bethany’s music is elegant and evocative, and with comparisons being made to Gabrielle Aplin and Birdy, 2019 is set to be a big year for the young singer-songwriter.

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