folk punk
News: HOBOFOPO announce first 6 artists for the 2025 festival in Hobart in November
The folk-punk hobos are back at it again for the ninth installation of HOBart’s Original FOlk Punk Orgy (HOBOFOPO). Having previously hosted international acts such as AJJ, Days ‘N’ Daze, The Taxpayers and Crywank, they are proud to announce two of the hottest new acts from the US scene as part of their 2025 event. …
Live Review: The Levellers / Peat & Diesel / Maelor Hughes, Manchester Academy 26.11.2021
Unfortunately, the perils of the M62 and the dreaded Pennines scuppered my chances of making it to the Academy in time to catch the opener, Maelor Hughes, on the bill tonight. When I did arrive, I was met with a sea of Leveller’s shirts, ranging from the early nineties right through to the present day, …
Live Review: Junior Brother / The Bonk – Whelans, Dublin 26.11.2021
At a packed, sold out Whelans, Junior Brother thrilled the crowd alongside support band The Bonk. The project is led by Waterford musician Phil Christie (O Emperor), who’s first recordings were undertaken and captured live a Big Skin Studios in Cork City The Bonk (click on thumbnail for full view) Borrowing a term used to …