The Cumbrian Fells, Naomi Klein, Jello Biafra & The Dead Kennedys, Sieze the Day, The Pogues, Jimmy Cliff, John Lydon, Bill Hicks, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Ewan MaColl, Charlie Brooker, George Orwell, Michael Moore, Ian Dury, The Dubliners, Rachmaninoff, Banjo Bill Lloyd, Chairmaker,david Attenborough,Ian Hislop,Jesus Christ,Carter usm,Steve Taylor,Spinners
Initially conceived in a caravan high on the Pennine Moors, then distilled and fermented in fair Furness. The epicentre of the Spanners is the village of Haverthwaite, nestling in the Leven Valley at the arse-end of Lake Windermere.
Fronted by a right pair of wallers, the Spanners specialise in writing 21st century SCumbrian folk songs in the manner of Ewan MaColl, delivered with the brashness, energy and aggression of the Pogues, resulting in a manic concoction of folk/punk/pop guaranteed to make the rafters roar.
"A magnificent collection of fresh, fun and occasionally thrilling tracks injected with punk energy, loads of spirit and a healthy lack of reverence."Rock 'n' Reel "Daring to say what others only think, they roar through some familiar trd and witty originals, trashing any not into the cult of the individual or green causes. Seems pretty sound to me." Froots Mag "Mixing jaunty tradition with contemporary themes, politically informed yet never harbouring delusions of grandeur. Cracking stuff." Evening Mail
BAG OF SPANNERS - part of YOUR Lakeland experience
You can translate the comment to me on Thursday! Me and Gwen will be doing a duet of a song from the pen of Desi Souverville over in the States. No, we'll be here. Desi's in the States. Oh fuck it! You know what I mean!
Got a double CD of Ian Dury only becauase it has that # on it!
Best of luck with the gig at Edenfest and I'll lock the fridge door so that I can catch you at Tweedies. Two gigs within 12 hours and 130 miles apart. Now, that's Rock 'n'Reel on the road.
ay up. Thought of inviting Eric Clapton to the sesh on Thursday to do an acoustic blues set. But he's never invited us. Has he? So bollocks to him. And he still can't wring Pete Green's grundies out! Alsithi
Art & Music extravaganza returning to the Canteen for a third turn, featuring...
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Chrome Hoof Two Minute Noodles The Velcro Quartet Mush No Candy + more
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Jonny Hotsauce & Gin Queen
Art exhibition, graffiti wall, video art room and treats from artists:
Karborn Megan Hindley Zan lyons C-Bloxx James Bradbury Matthew Hart Mike Rollins Cusp Ice-A David Lurie Beki Cowey SUBstence Simon Hart Richardson + many more tba
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