The Smokin’ Pilchards
are an alternative folk-stomping shanty machine
from Cornwall and The Midlands
playing sea-shanty inspired folk and blues
about murder, mischief and mis-adventure.
TICKET info
IN ADVANCE
Book Your ticket via email
tickets@thepetridish.co.uk
£10
OTD
£12
Please bear in mind we are able to accept and confirm bookings till the previous midnight.
ON THE DAY (18th of February) EVERY TICKETS ARE ON THE DOOR PRICE.
We are thankful for your support and understanding!
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Smokin’ Pilchards describe themselves as a
‘nautical folk-stomping shanty machine’
or in other words
sea shanty inspired high-energy folk that’ll make you get drunk and dance till the sun comes up!
With the Band split in two, half hailing from the port of Falmouth, Cornwall and half based in the landlocked town of Stourbridge, The Pilchards have been delighting crowds with their unique ‘Kernow crossover’ sound at festivals, pubs and clubs up and down the UK for 5 years.
Nick Townsend of Ryan’s Gig Guide describes the band:
“As if Early Adam and the Ants were Cornish pirates headbutting members of 80’s Madness and Dexys Midnight Runners”
The Pilchards expertly weave infectious sax driven riffs with a solid rhythm section and clever quirky vocals about relatable and sometimes morbid characters to create a melting pot of musical wonderment.
The Band is made up of brothers John (Vocals and guitar) and Ed Cartwright (Sax), Blues legend Roberto Carlucci (Lead Guitar), Ryan Peters (U Bass) Chrissy Velveteen (Backing vocals) and Tracy Hickinbottom (Cajon and occasionally Kit).
