Rob Williams and Derek Wood

Rob and Derek are veterans of numerous bands that have spanned many years. The line up of acoustic guitar, electric guitar and vocals, is tight, punchy and ambitious in that they are constantly striving to push back the boundaries of the sounds that are possible with this line up.

A Blend of Guitars and Voice

Hungry Bears! started in December 2010 and over the years have racked up in excess of 700 gigs. Our upcoming live dates are listed below.

Live

Hungry Bears! started in December 2010 and over the years have racked up around 700 gigs. Our upcoming live dates are listed below.

02 Mar

Eliot Arms, St Germans

March 2, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
23 Mar

The Hermitage, Kingsbridge

March 23, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
29 Mar

Fortescue Hotel, Mutley

March 29, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
26 Apr

Rising Sun, Kingsand

April 26, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
03 May

Union Inn, Saltash

May 3, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
11 May

Seven Stars, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth

May 11, 2025    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
16 May

Halfway House, Kingsand

May 16, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
18 May

Calstock Social Club, Calstock, Cornwall

May 18, 2025    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
23 May

Globe Inn, Frogmore, Kingsbridge

May 23, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
31 May

Fortescue Hotel, Mutley

May 31, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
06 Jun

Two Mile Oak Inn, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot

June 6, 2025    
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
08 Jun

Eliot Arms, St Germans

June 8, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
22 Jun

The Globe Inn, Looe

June 22, 2025    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
29 Jun

Halfway House, Kingsand

June 29, 2025    
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
19 Jul

Rising Sun, Kingsand

July 19, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
27 Jul

Olde Plough Inn, Bere Ferrers

July 27, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
02 Aug

Union Inn, Saltash

August 2, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
08 Aug

Halfway House, Kingsand

August 8, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
21 Aug

Eliot Arms, St Germans

August 21, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
24 Aug

Seven Stars, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth

August 24, 2025    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
30 Aug

Fortescue Hotel, Mutley

August 30, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
20 Sep

Rising Sun, Kingsand

September 20, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
03 Oct

The White Thorn Inn, Shaugh Prior

October 3, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
12 Oct

Eliot Arms, St Germans

October 12, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
22 Nov

Rising Sun, Kingsand

November 22, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
23 Nov

Olde Plough Inn, Bere Ferrers

November 23, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
28 Nov

Fortescue Hotel, Mutley

November 28, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
06 Dec

Union Inn, Saltash

December 6, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
13 Dec

Liskeard British Legion Club

December 13, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
14 Dec

Seven Stars, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth

December 14, 2025    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
24 Dec

Eliot Arms, St Germans

December 24, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Listen

All featured songs were written and performed by Rob Williams and Derek Wood.

About Hungry Bears

Hungry Bears! are Rob Williams and Derek Wood. They met when Rob joined ‘80 Degrees’, an 'originals only' band created by Derek in 2007. The band existed purely to create new music and, as such, provided the opportunity to hone their song writing skills, a facet of their music careers that continues today.

Hungry Bears! started in December 2010 and the first Hungry Bears! album is well underway and will comprise a collection of original songs written and performed by them.

When time allows, Rob appears with Devon based band ‘The Filthy Gorgeous’ and can list bands such as ‘Joey The Lips’ amongst the many he has featured in. His virtuosic and multi-styled guitar playing contributes enormously to the trade-mark Hungry Bears! sound.

Derek provides versatile vocals and an 'energy charged' acoustic guitar style that is the 'engine room' of the Hungry Bears! sound.

Equally, when Derek is not appearing with Hungry Bears!, he performs a solo set consisting of well known, but less often played covers, together with some self-penned songs. He has established himself as a solo act in numerous venues in Devon and Cornwall.

Their ‘slimmed-down’ line up and ambitious sound is demonstrated in the choice of complex, interesting and demanding songs that comprise their repertoire, avoiding the stereotypical ‘pub song book’.

Theirs is most certainly not the 'safe route'.

Hungry Bears! exists to entertain, excite and above all have fun both between themselves and, importantly, with their audience.

FAQs

What Music Do You Play?
‘Hungry Bears!’ play songs from the 60s to the present days taking on some of the ‘rock monsters’ as well as some of the more gentle acoustic songs as the mood demands. Songwriters too, we often include original songs as featured on a 12 track album from their band ’80 Degrees. We are currently recording a new album of original songs under the ‘Hungry Bears!’ banner.
Where Can I See You Play?
We’re a very busy duo and can be found performing most weeks in the South West. See our gig list for all upcoming dates, times and locations.
What is your Typical Gig?
Two hours plus of energy, audience involvement and songs, though well known, probably aren’t played by the majority of duos. HBs produce a big sound for a two piece and choose songs that perhaps are a little unexpected.
What Are Your Technical Requirements?
A space approx 2×3 metres and a power supply

If you have any queries that are not covered here, why not drop us a line ?

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