Menu
The Younguns
The Word Barn
Exeter, NH
Share this event:
Get Tickets
There are no active dates for this event.
Powered by  
 
Check with venue. Tickets may still be available.


Event

The Younguns
The Younguns (UK) at The Word Barn

$15 advance / $20 door
www.brightandlyon.com

The British Isles are the cradle of what festivals like ours have historically called folk music. The ribald, mordant, tragic, bawdy, political music that makes up the folk canon of those green islands is so rich and deep, it seems like madness for youngsters to keep throwing their hats in the ring, taking a whack at making what is very old new again. And yet The YoungUns have done it: three likely lads from Teesside who have taken the folk music world by storm. In 2015 they won more awards than they have arms to carry amongst the three of them, from everybody from BBC Radio 2 to Mojo Magazine. Reviewers have lauded their glorious harmonies, waspish wit, powerful songs and relentless banter and declared them destined to become national treasures.

Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes bring an irresistible mix of soaring a capella harmonies (occasionally enriched by accordion and guitar), a wide streak of humour and affection that shines from the stage when they perform, and a completely unpredictable selection and interpretation of English folk music. Perhaps the common thread is the fine old tradition of sharp social commentary and protest. Whether theyre covering Billy Bragg's Between the Wars, or singing their own little ditty about a bunch of racist footie hooligans who are thwarted in an outing of mosque-bashing by a nice game of football and a lovely cup of tea, their uncompromising content blends with irreverent banter with each other and their audiences in an irresistible and heady mix that is all their own.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable.

Location

The Word Barn (View)
66 Newfields Road
Exeter, NH 03833
United States

Categories

Music > All Ages
Music > Folk
Music > Singer/Songwriter

Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Contact

Owner: Bright & Lyon Productions
On BPT Since: Feb 25, 2015
 
Bright & Lyon Productions
brightandlyon.com