Folkish Explosion
at The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Driven Serious return to host the eight annual extravaganza of folkish music at Folkish Explosion 2026, bringing you the best soulful, energetic folkish music and entertainment from across the nation.
Appearing:
- Mills And Farrell
- St Fian
- Captain Of The Lost Waves
- Driven Serious
Captain Of The Lost Waves
The Captain is not just the figurehead of his musical vessel: he’s ringmaster; bard; troubadour; master of ceremonies and sage. With one leg in early 20th Century vaudeville and the other in tomorrow’s social commentary (yes, he has very long legs!), there’s far more to him and his absurdly engaging world than any of your ten-a-penny musical stars. Seen through showers of glitter, kaleidoscopic lens flares and in the rainbows in a million puddles, the Captain of the Lost Waves tells stories to connect with everyone past, present and future.
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Driven Serious
Driven serious started to be formed in late 2010 when Rob Jones, the singer-songwriter-guitarist gave Tom Gregory-Smith, the violin player a phone call having got his number from an advert on the wall in a music shop. The influences, styles and musical development of the individual band members are truly eclectic, creating a sound that is lyrically driven, with high energy and soul. It would be easy to pigeon-hole Driven Serious into the Folk-Rock category, but the diversity of the percussion, acoustic and electric guitar, punk feel and poetic and sensitive sentiment of some of the songs always guarantees a journey for the audience. An amazing performance is always certain, due the genuineness, honesty and experience of the musicians. Although Driven Serious is truly individual, when people have strived to compare, as it is in their nature to do, they have mentioned names such as The Smiths, The Levellers, The Wonderstuff, REM, The Pogues, Damien Rice and Radiohead.
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The Cluny & The Cluny 2
34-36 Lime Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2PQ
- Website:
- thecluny.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 0191 230 4474
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Folkish Explosion image © The Cluny & The Cluny 2
The Cluny & The Cluny 2
34-36 Lime Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2PQ
- Website:
- thecluny.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 0191 230 4474
See all events at The Cluny & The Cluny 2
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