Paddy's Day with Poor Old Dogs + Nasty Fishmonger at The Jam Jar
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"Post-apocalyptic sea-shanties from mandolin skiffle-punkers Poor Old Dogs. On St Paddy’s day no less! Essential Irish pride FFO: the Pogues, Billy Bragg, Levellers, Violent Femmes, the Young Dubliners."

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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Friday 17th March. The event starts at 19:30.


DOGS ARE BACK!! And they've picked up a couple of new strays along the way.

Welcoming the return of cult folk-punk outfit Poor Old Dogs to The Jam Jar with a small tip of the hat to the cultural festivities of Saint Patrick in Ireland and around the world.

Friday 17th March
Poor Old Dogs
+ Nasty Fishmonger
Doors Open 7.30pm

POOR OLD DOGS
“Tradition saddled with invention, wild impudence and a substantial slice of audacity” FolkWords

Poor Old Dogs formed with a collective inclination for good, honest music. They reside in the nooks and crannies of Bristol and harbour a desire to sow their wild musical oats far and wide.

NASTY FISHMONGER
Nasty Fishmonger are a Bristol-based, aquatic crust-folk band. Having made a name for themselves across the south-west festival scene - and with a Luke Wheatley and Dan Booth produced album in the works - 2023 looks set to be the year of the Fishmonger!

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