Black Guy Fawkes + Mexican Dave + Emilia Slade

One Step to Slip Promo Presents:

Black Guy Fawkes

Black Guy Fawkes emerges as a magnetic force in the realm of Punk Singer-Songwriters, having been deeply rooted in the DIY music scene throughout his upbringing. With a unique and captivating sound, he weaves together the threads of heartfelt folk music and the raw, energetic spirit of punk to create a truly memorable experience for his listeners; Sharing stages with the likes of Frank Turner, Laura Jane Grace, The Bouncing Souls, Violent Femmes, Dave Hause, Spin Doctors, Bad Cop / Bad Cop, and many more.

Drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of renowned artists, Black Guy Fawkes pays homage to the likes of Frank Turner, Bob Dylan, and Against Me! while simultaneously infusing his own authentic voice into each song. This fusion of influences allows him to transcend musical boundaries, bridging the gap between the introspective nature of folk and the unapologetic rebellion of punk. 

Mexican Dave

Mexican Dave is a rising folk-punk artist based in Bristol. Following the release of his debut EP, Kinda Wasted, he has taken his energetic performances across the UK, playing everywhere from intimate pubs and cozy house shows to renowned venues and major festivals like 2000 Trees, Beautiful Days, and Barnstomper.

Mexican Dave has recently shared the stage with notable acts such as Black Water County, Nick Parker, Imprints, and Henshaw, captivating audiences with his raw, heartfelt songs about mental health, wild nights out, and the ups and downs of navigating life.

Emilia Slade

Emilia Slade is a trans singer-songwriter from Bristol, UK. She loves punk rock and that comes across in her solo performances as well as with her band (Emilia and the Unknown.) Her full band debut EP, EATU, came out in February. She's heavily inspired by (though doesn't necessarily sound like): Laura Jane Grace / Against Me!, The Menzingers, Chewie, the wonderful music scene in Bristol, to name a few.

She has supported bands / artists such as Toodles and the Hectic Pity, Me Rex, Her Head's On Fire, Arms & Hearts, Harker, Franz Nicolay, Chloe Hawes, Katie MF, Forever Unclean, Sunliner, Sadaxe, Custody.