St Patrick’s Day 2024
This years St Patricks day gigs at The West of England Irish Festival in Bristol and Flan O’Brien’s in Bath were brilliant. Thanks to the W.E.Irish organisers, Myles the awesome landlord at Flan O’Breins for having us over and to all those glorious punters that came to party, what a fantastic time we had. Pxx
Gig List
Saturday 15th March 2025
The Quiet Man
2–4 Parliament Square,
Hertford SG14 1DA
Session on from 8pm
Paul and Lindsay head here in duo form
for some pre-St Patricks Day nonsense.
The Quiet Man Website >>
Sunday 16th March 2025
W.E. Irish Festival
St Nicholas Market, Bristol
Session on from Midday
It’s our very great pleasure to open the W.E. Irish festival again this year.
Can’t wait to see you all there.
W.E. Irish Festival Website >>
Sunday 16th March 2025
The Bear & Rugged Staff
285 Southmead Rd, Bristol BS10 5EL
Session on from 3pm
Following a mad duo show by Lindsay and Paul last year, were back in band form for some full-on pre-St Patricks Day joy!
The Bear & Rugged Staff on Facebook >>
Monday 17th March 2025
O'Neill's
7-9 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1RU
It’s St Patricks Day!! Lindsay and Paul are back at O’Neill’s for an afternoon duo gig to get the ball rolling for the best Saint’s day in the world.
Session on from 2pm
O'Neill's Website >>
Monday 17th March 2025
Flan O'Briens
21 Westgate St, Bath BA1 1EP
This it! The best St. Patricks Day gig in the the best Irish bar in the UK. If it’s anything like last year it’ll be colossal. Honestly can’t wait for this one.
Session on from 8.30pm
Flan O’Briens website >>
Friday 16th May 2025
Bath Party in the City
The Saracen’s Head
42 Broad St, Bath BA1 5LP
Bath - Festival - Pub - Craic - ‘nuff said
9.15pm - 9.45pm
Bath Party in the City website >>
Saturday 17th May 2025
South Glos
Food & Drink Festival
Bristol & Bath Science Park BS16 7FR
Food + Drink + Publicans - What’s not to like.
Session on from 12.00
www.southglosfoodfest.co.uk >>
Saturday 31st May 2025
The Talisman
3 Bridge Road, Southampton SO31 7GD
Southampton bound we are.
Session on from 8.00pm
The Talisman website >>
Saturday 7th June 2025
Jubilee 77 Club
10 Ashcroft Rd, Cirencester GL7 1QX
Had a brilliant night last time we played here, will be a hoot!
Session on from 9.00pm
Jubilee 77 Club on facebook >>
Saturday 26th July 2025
Irish Music Festival
Bristol Barbarians RFC
Norton Lane, Whitchurch BS14 0BT
This is going to be full on awesome… the craic will be had!!
Session on from 7.30pm
Bristol Barbarians on Facebook >>
Sunday 27th July 2025
Feast On… Bristol
Stoke Road, Durdham Downs,
Bristol, BS9 1FG
Last years Feast On was amazing, so pleased to be back again!
Session on from 5.30pm
Feast On Bristol Website >>
Monday 28th July 2025
McCafferty's Bar
12-14 Friar St, Reading RG1 1DB
A short residency of solo gigs to open the splendid new McCafferty's Bar in Reading. The craic will be had!!
Session on from 7.00pm
mccaffertysbars.com >>
Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August 2025
Melton Folk Festival
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
3 Days, 6 Gigs, 2 Playarounds and a frightening amount of drink inhaled!
Saturday : 12:00 noon - Butterwick Bakery
Saturday : 6:40 pm - The Crown
Saturday : 8:00 pm - Anne of Cleves
Sunday : 11:20 am - Little Tree Cafe
Sunday : 12:40 pm The - Half Moon Inn
Sunday : 3:20 pm - The Boat
meltonfolk.com >>
Friday 8th August 2025
Toby Carvery
Nottingham Rd, Chaddesden DE21 6LZ
A duo show by lindsay and Paul.
The last gig we had here was a mad one.
We had such a brilliant time.
Can’t wait to do it again!
Session on from 6.00pm
www.tobycarvery.co.uk >>
Saturday 9th August 2025
Coggs Farm
Beer and Cider Festival
Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane
Witney OX28 3LA
This is going to be such a brilliant day. Beer, cider, music and great location what more could you want!!
The Publicans on at 5.00pm
www.cogges.org.uk >>
Saturday 9th August 2025
Bailey’s Court Inn
Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 8BH
Rounding off a great few days of gigs with a solo show at this splendid pub!
Session on from 9.00pm
www.baileyscourtinnpub.co.uk >>
Saturday 16th August 2025
Gin and Juice
47 Park St, Bristol BS1 5NL
First time for the band at this amazing looking venue. Might just find myself on the outside of a cocktail or ten, for research purposes only you understand.
Session on from 9pm
www.ginandjuice.com >>
Thursday 21st August 2025
The Market Tap
Covered Market, Oxford
A solo gig at our favourite bar in Oxford City Centre.
Session on from 7.00pm
Market Tap website >>
Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August 2025
Dauntsey Festival of Transport and Country Show
Good Mondays Farm, Dauntsey SN15 4HL
So great to be asked to play this cracking festival celebrating bygone days and country ways. We can’t wait!
Duo: Friday 8pm to 9pm.
Band: Saturday 6:30 to 8:15pm.
Duo: Sunday 6:45pm to 7:45pm
www.dauntseyfot.co.uk >>
Thursdsay 28th August 2025
The Fleece
12 St Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ
We’re back at The Fleece, headlining one of their showcase nights.
use the codeword Publicans for cheaper entry.
Session on from 6.00pm
www.thefleece.co.uk >>
NEW FRIDAY DATES ADDED!
29th August 2025
5th September 2025
McCafferty's Bar
12-14 Friar St, Reading RG1 1DB
Really excited be playing some weekend solo gigs at the awesome new McCafferty's Bar in Reading. The craic will be had!!
Session on from 6.00pm
www.mccaffertysbars.com >>
Saturday 30th August 2025
BunkFest 2025
The Keep
1a Castle St, Wallingford OX10 8DL
Lovely to be playing the always amazing BunkFest
3.15 to 4.00pm
www.thekeepwallingford.com >>
Sunday 31st August 2025
The Mouse
Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 4AA
Oh my god what an evening that was when we played The Mouse for the first time. One of the best crowds we’ve ever performed for. It took a bit of tweaking but now we’re back and we can’t wait.
Session on from 7.30pm
The Mouse on Facebook >>
Saturday 6th September 2025
The Royal George
7 The Plain, Thornbury BS35 2AG
Early afternoon gig at The Royal George’s Cider and Sausage Festival!
1.30 to 3.30pm
Hoggans Promotions website >>
Friday 12 September 2025
The Greyhound
Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0XH
First of a couple of solo bookings for this lovely pub.
8.00pm to 10.00pm
Greyhound Website >>
Saturday 13th September 2025
The Spectre
73-75 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DU
First time for us at the Spectre. It’s gong to be a mad one!
8.30 to 11pm
Hoggans Promotions website >>
Friday 19 September 2025
The Greyhound
Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0XH
Second of a couple of solo bookings for this lovely pub.
8.00pm to 10.00pm
Greyhound Website >>
Friday 26th September 2025
King Street Coffee Shop
58 King St, Melton Mowbray LE13 1XB
Back to Melton for a gig at this lovely little venue.
Hopefully catch up with some festival buddies too.
Session on from 4.00pm
www.theroyaloakpewsey.com >>
Saturday 27th September 2025
Royal Oak
35 North St, Pewsey SN9 5ES
We had a craic-ing night the last time we were here - as it was so shall be!
Session on from 8.00pm
www.theroyaloakpewsey.com >>
Saturday 4th October 2025
Blue Boar
15 Market Place, Frome, BA11 1AN
Duo gig at this splendid pub
Session on from 8.30pm
Blue Boar on Facebook >>
Friday 10th October 2025
The Lawns
Church Road, Yate BS37 5BG
Paul and Craig do a duo gig at this splendid pub
Session on from 8.00pm
The Lawns website >>
Saturday 11th October 2025
The Kings Arms
7 Church Street, Amesbury
An Amesbury in a pub in Amesbury.. Madness!!
Session on from 9.30pm
The Kings Arms on Facebook >>
Friday 17th October 2025
Toby Carvery Chaddesden
Nottingham Rd, Chaddesden DE21 6LZ
Lindsay and Paul back the maddest carvey ever.
Session on from 7.00pm
Toby Cavery Chaddesdon on Facebook >>
Friday 17th October 2025
One Man & His Dog
71 Turnberry Rd, Bloxwich WS3 3UB
One man and his mandolin at the One Man & His Dog
Session on from 8.00pm
The Kings Arms on Facebook >>
Friday 24th October 2025
The Mead Club
12 Hackett Pl, Trowbridge BA14 7UR
A solo show booked after a cracking gig at the Stallards Inn.
Session on from 8.00pm
Mead Club on Facebook >>
Saturday 25th October 2025
Mulligan’s Irish Bar
Eastland Rd, Neath SA11 1LA
Can’t wait to play this one. If this solo show goes OK the whole band will be back sometime in the new year. The craic will be had either way.
Session on from 8.00pm
Mulligan's website >>
Monday 27th October 2025
McCafferty's Bar
12-14 Friar St, Reading RG1 1DB
Paul continues his run of solo gigs at the splendid new McCafferty's Bar in Reading. What better way to start the week!!
Session on from 6.00pm
www.mccaffertysbars.com >>
Friday 31st October 2025
The Three Horseshoes
2102 Coventry Road,
Sheldon, B26 3JA
Spooky Halloween Folkery!
Session on from 9.00pm
The Three Horseshoes website >>
Saturday 8th November 2025
Private Party
Horsham Folk Club
We do like a party! Drop us an email and book us for yours!
Email The Publicans >>
Sunday 9th November 2025
McCafferty's Bar
12-14 Friar St, Reading RG1 1DB
Paul concludes his run of solo gigs at the splendid new McCafferty's Bar in Reading. Thanks to the team at the bar and in Dublin, it’s been a blast!!
Session on from 7.00pm
www.mccaffertysbars.com >>
Friday 14th November 2025
Flan O'Briens
21 Westgate St, Bath BA1 1EP
Back again!! We bloody love this pub and it’s splendid landlord. It also has the best Guinness in the west country - like you didn’t know that, you cheeky rascal.
Session on from 8.30pm
www.flanobrien.com >>
Saturday 15th November 2025
The Red Lion
127 Cassington Rd, Yarnton, OX5 1QD
A solo gig by Paul to keep the party rolling after Yarnton’s always awesome firework display.
Session on from 8.00pm
www.redlionyarnton.com >>
Friday 21st November 2025
Barkers Tavern
10-16 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU
A trio Publicans head west along the M4 trail, fording the mighty Severn then striding forth to the ancient Welshian metropolis of Cardiff. Here they will gather the wagons and perform an act of musical wonder in a newly born hostelry. Despite the travails of such an epic journey the craic will be begotten!
Session on from 8.30pm
www.redlionyarnton.com >>
Saturday 22nd November 2025
The Red Lion
73 High St, Bromsgrove B61 8AQ
Another gig by the intrepid Publicans trio. This time sojourning into the desolate wastes south of Birmingham. Bravely bringing the craic to the tribes of the sub brummy hinterlands, many as yet uncontacted.
Session on from 7.00pm
Red Lion on Facebook >>
The Publicans
Here’s a promo video with information about our differient line-ups and clips from last years St. Patricks Day shenanigans.
Friday 24th January 2025
W.E. IRISH EVENT
People's Republic of Stokes Croft
14 Hillgrove Street, Bristol BS2 8JT
Dead honoured to be playing a gig for this fantastic organisation.
Can’t wait to see you there.
W.E. Irish website >>
Tickets >>
2nd to 4th August 2024
Melton Mowbray Folk Festival
Saturday : 1:20 pm Charlie’s Bar
Saturday : 2:40 pm White Hart
Saturday : 4:40 pm The Crown
Sunday : 12:00 noon More Coffee Co
Sunday : 1:20 pm The Harboro Hotel
Sunday : 2:40 pm The Boat
Two days of folk splendour in the land of pies and cheese!
Melton Mowbray Folk Festival website >>
Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September 2024
Bunkfest
Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
We had such a brilliant time here last year.
A total highlight of the summer festival scene!
Friday
Mollies Café - 14:30 to 15:00
The Comrades Club - 18:30 to 19:15
Railway - 21:20pm to 22:20
Saturday
Feathers Yard - 11:00 to 11:30
Mollies Café - 12:00 to 12:30
Rowes Honey Stage - 15:45 to 16:30
Feathers Yard - 17:30 to 18:00
The Coachmakers Arms - 18:30 to 19:30
Sunday
Feathers Yard - 13:30 to 14:00
Town Centre Undercroft - 14:30 to 15:00
Mollies Café - 16:00 to 16:30
Bunkfest Website >>
Saturday 12th October 2024
The Boat Inn
The Back, Chepstow NP16 5HH
Across the Severn we go for some fun and folkery down by the water.
Session on from 5.30pm
The Boat Inn website >>
Sunday 1st December 2024
Bath Christmas Market
Coppa Club, Old Bond Street, Bath
It’s that wonderful time of the year. The craic will be had!
Session on from 11.00am
Bath Christmas Market website >>
Friday 6th December 2024
Bath Christmas Market
Coppa Club, Old Bond Street, Bath
It’s that wonderful time of the year. The craic will be had! Again!
Session on from 5.00pm
Bath Christmas Market website >>
13th to 15th December 2024
Melton Mowbray Christmas Folk Festival
Saturday: 13:20 - Charlie’s Bar
Saturday: 15:20pm - Butterwick Bakery
Saturday: 18:00 pm - Round Corner Brewing
Sunday: 12:00 - Nigels Cafe
Sunday: 14:00 - The Crown
Sunday: 16:40 - The Boat
Two days of folk splendour in the land of pies and cheese!
Melton Mowbray Folk Festival website >>
