A
gig
held at The Golden Lion
on Friday 26th October. The event starts at 21:00.
The Smokin’ Pilchards are an alternative folk-stomping shanty machine based across the Midlands and Cornwall. The Pilchards play sea-shanty inspired folk blues and rock.
"I love it ... it encapsulates all the greatness of folk and acoustic, also with a real rock and blues element to it" - Alex, BBC Introducing WM
“(Sounds like) early Adam and the Ants were pirates headbutting members of 80s Madness and Dexy's! ” - Nick Townsend, Ryan's Gig Guide, Aug 2018
“Tales of murder and misadventure on the high seas enhanced by an infectious rhythm section,Nautical (but nice) stomping sea shanty machine" - Terrance Stomp, Slap Mag, July 2018