News Articles
First Spring 2022 Dates Announced
Wednesday 1st December 2021
The Bleeding Obvious will be back on the road in 2022 with new songs and new stories.
'Clara' TV Pilot On YouTube
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Episode 1 of the dramatisation of the life of Clara Clarkson is now on YouTube, with music by Jessica Rowbottom.
Interview on Rhubarb Radio
Monday 22nd November 2021
The Bleeding Obvious has been interviewed in an hour-long special for Wakefield's Rhubarb Radio station.
November 2021 UK Mini-Tour
Thursday 21st October 2021
Three more headline shows have been announced on the November '21 UK Mini-Tour.
Sips & Giggles Comedy Night
Thursday 30th September 2021
The Bleeding Obvious is compering a new monthly comedy night in her home-town of Wakefield.
Live at Leeds 2021 on YouTube
Monday 1st March 2021
The full show recorded at Wharf Chambers in 2021 is now available on YouTube.
Lady Catherine Film Soundtrack
Thursday 26th November 2020
Jessica has recently scored and performed the music for a film exploring the life of Lady Catherine Milnes Gaskell, champion of social justice in early 20th century.
Clara's A Winner At Film Festival
Sunday 16th August 2020
TV period drama Clara with an orchestral score by Jessica has won two awards at the prestigious South Coast Film Festival 2020.
Live Session for Dundee Pride 2020
Saturday 1st August 2020
A four-song live set will be broadcast on Twitch as part of Dundee's Virtual Pride celebrations.
Trans Radio UK Virtual Pride
Thursday 2nd July 2020
The Bleeding Obvious will perform a short set for Trans Radio UK's Virtual Pride on Sunday 5 July.
Virtually Grampian Pride 2020
Wednesday 27th May 2020
Aberdeen's Grampian Pride is the latest virtual appearance for The Bleeding Obvious, on Saturday 30 May.
In Session on Rhubarb Roots
Wednesday 27th May 2020
A live acoustic set will be broadcast tonight 27 May as part of Rhubarb Radio's local music programme.
(Another) Saturday Night At Wrenthorpe Palladium
Monday 11th May 2020
By popular demand The Bleeding Obvious will be performing a second live streamed Saturday night show on 23rd May.
Virtual Bradford Pride 2020
Thursday 7th May 2020
The Bleeding Obvious will perform a short set live from Wakefield for the first Virtual Bradford Pride on 9 May 2020.
More Live Shows Added To YouTube
Tuesday 5th May 2020
An electro set from 2017 and the most recent Wrenthorpe Palladium shows are the latest to be added to the YouTube channel.
Live Streamed Show 'Saturday Night At Wrenthorpe Palladium', 2 May
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
On Saturday 2 May The Bleeding Obvious performs a streamed show on Facebook, direct from her dining room in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield.
Upcoming Facebook Watch Party for 'Clara'
Sunday 19th April 2020
With the country in lockdown and film festivals cancelled or postponed, 'Clara' will now be aired on a Facebook Watch Party in May.
Watch 'Live at Cadogan Hall London' Online
Wednesday 1st April 2020
The Bleeding Obvious performance filmed at Cadogan Hall London is now online, with four songs, a grand piano and an intimate audience of 950 people.
Shows Rescheduled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
Sunday 15th March 2020
Sadly, the current virus pandemic has led to many upcoming summer shows being cancelled or rescheduled. Full details here.
The Bleeding Obvious To Curate 'Queer Division' LGBTQ+ Stage
Thursday 12th March 2020
A variety of LGBTQ+ performers will join The Bleeding Obvious on the Long Division Festival Fringe in Wakefield on 7th June for a day of queer abandon.
'Clara' Premiere Q&A Roundup
Monday 9th March 2020
Jessica recently took part in a Q&A session at the premiere of 'Clara', discussing influences on the film score among other subjects.
'Clara' To Premiere On International Women's Day 2020
Tuesday 11th February 2020
Victorian TV drama 'Clara' - with musical score composed by Jessica - will premiere in Wakefield on 8th March 2020.
London Date Added to Spring 2020 Tour
Wednesday 5th February 2020
The Apple Tree in Clerkenwell has joined venues in Newcastle and Leeds for the upcoming tour.
Watch The Teaser Trailer for 'Clara'
Thursday 2nd January 2020
The first full trailer for the upcoming dramatisation of the life of Clara Clarkson has been released.