The Publicans
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The Publicans are purveyors of the finest blend of Irish Folk and English Indie. Our songs are fine-tuned for dancing, drinking and singing along too. As the great Shane McGowan once said ‘There’s nothing to be gained by a wet thing called a tear'.
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Join me LIVE at 5pm on SHMUFM for Cruise Control Friday with YOUR Aberdeen Weekend Gig Guide, the Birthday Bash, news, weather, music and more!
99.8FM & DAB, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or via your smart speaker
#Radio #LocalRadio #WhatsOnAberdeen
99.8FM & DAB, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or via your smart speaker
#Radio #LocalRadio #WhatsOnAberdeen
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Join me LIVE at 5pm on SHMUFM for Cruise Control Friday with YOUR Aberdeen Weekend Gig Guide, the Birthday Bash, news, weather, music and more!
99.8FM & DAB, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or via your smart speaker
#Radio #LocalRadio #WhatsOnAberdeen
99.8FM & DAB, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or via your smart speaker
#Radio #LocalRadio #WhatsOnAberdeen
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A massive thank you to the lovely and talented @wordoutlet.bsky.social for your kind words regarding my poetry collection "How I Got Here". So glad you enjoyed it.
Poetry Book Review: How I Got Here by Aron Smith @bruthavoodoo.bsky.social
#booktube #poetry #poemreading #booktok #poem
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#booktube #poetry #poemreading #booktok #poem
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Poetry Book Review: How I Got Here by Aron Smith #booktube #poetry #poemreading #booktok #poem
YouTube video by Words and Poetry of Mike Falconer
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November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
A massive thank you to the lovely and talented @wordoutlet.bsky.social for your kind words regarding my poetry collection "How I Got Here". So glad you enjoyed it.
C’mon Special Circumstances where are you when we need you?
October 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
C’mon Special Circumstances where are you when we need you?
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My debut poetry book "How I Got Here" is now available - www.lulu.com/shop/aron-sm...
It details some of the more interesting things that have happened over my little life, from mishaps and mistakes to heartaches and loss.
I'm so excited to share all of it with you.
#Poetry #SelfPublishing
It details some of the more interesting things that have happened over my little life, from mishaps and mistakes to heartaches and loss.
I'm so excited to share all of it with you.
#Poetry #SelfPublishing
How I Got Here
Aron Smith is a writer, radio presenter and poet, living and performing in Aberdeen, Scotland, since he moved to the area over a decade ago.
The many stories, from a childhood full of relocation (even...
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September 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
My debut poetry book "How I Got Here" is now available - www.lulu.com/shop/aron-sm...
It details some of the more interesting things that have happened over my little life, from mishaps and mistakes to heartaches and loss.
I'm so excited to share all of it with you.
#Poetry #SelfPublishing
It details some of the more interesting things that have happened over my little life, from mishaps and mistakes to heartaches and loss.
I'm so excited to share all of it with you.
#Poetry #SelfPublishing
This weekend we play the ever fantastic Flan O'Briens on Friday and on Saturday we're at Gin & Juice up Park Street in Bristol from 9pm for the first time. It's going to be a craic-ing weekend hope to see you there.
August 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
This weekend we play the ever fantastic Flan O'Briens on Friday and on Saturday we're at Gin & Juice up Park Street in Bristol from 9pm for the first time. It's going to be a craic-ing weekend hope to see you there.
Donald Trump diagnosed as suffering from ‘Epstein Leg’ the chronic retention of files that prove you’re a nonce. #trump #epstein #epsteinfiles
July 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Donald Trump diagnosed as suffering from ‘Epstein Leg’ the chronic retention of files that prove you’re a nonce. #trump #epstein #epsteinfiles
I wonder how many active conspiracies there are in America right now that plan to forcibly remove trump from power.
July 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I wonder how many active conspiracies there are in America right now that plan to forcibly remove trump from power.
Two solo shows by Paul this weekend. The first is on Friday at The Half Moon Oxford with Lee Bo and a bunch of other splendid songy types! Then on Saturday at Baileys Court Inn in Bristol. via the alway fab Hoggans Promotions Ltd. The craic shall be had!!
July 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Two solo shows by Paul this weekend. The first is on Friday at The Half Moon Oxford with Lee Bo and a bunch of other splendid songy types! Then on Saturday at Baileys Court Inn in Bristol. via the alway fab Hoggans Promotions Ltd. The craic shall be had!!
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This Sunday at 2pm
June 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This Sunday at 2pm
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That would be awful. Don’t share this.
May 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
That would be awful. Don’t share this.
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His made me laugh out loud thought it worth sharing.....
May 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
His made me laugh out loud thought it worth sharing.....
This weekend its @flanobriens.bsky.social and The Mouse at Westbury-on-Trym... which will be lovely!
May 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This weekend its @flanobriens.bsky.social and The Mouse at Westbury-on-Trym... which will be lovely!
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Join me LIVE tonight, 8pm (UK time) on ShmuFM for Brutha Voodoo’s Playlist Obscura: 2 hours of the best underground, unheard & unusual music!
99.8FM & DAB in Aberdeen, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or tell your smart speaker “Play Station House Media Unit”
#ExploreTheObscure #Radio #Aberdeen
99.8FM & DAB in Aberdeen, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or tell your smart speaker “Play Station House Media Unit”
#ExploreTheObscure #Radio #Aberdeen
May 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Join me LIVE tonight, 8pm (UK time) on ShmuFM for Brutha Voodoo’s Playlist Obscura: 2 hours of the best underground, unheard & unusual music!
99.8FM & DAB in Aberdeen, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or tell your smart speaker “Play Station House Media Unit”
#ExploreTheObscure #Radio #Aberdeen
99.8FM & DAB in Aberdeen, online at shmu.org.uk/fm or tell your smart speaker “Play Station House Media Unit”
#ExploreTheObscure #Radio #Aberdeen
Us doing our thing this weekend. At The Saracens Head Tavern as part of Bath Party in the City on Friday then at the South Glos Food & Drink Festival on Saturday.
May 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Us doing our thing this weekend. At The Saracens Head Tavern as part of Bath Party in the City on Friday then at the South Glos Food & Drink Festival on Saturday.
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Visual development art by Aurélien Predal for Moominvalley (2019–), dir. Steve Box, Gutsy Animations
April 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Visual development art by Aurélien Predal for Moominvalley (2019–), dir. Steve Box, Gutsy Animations
More Flan O'Briens splendidness this Friday. Can't wait to see what craziness happens this time. #bathlivemusic #livemusicbath #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #folkmusic #bathmusicscene
April 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
More Flan O'Briens splendidness this Friday. Can't wait to see what craziness happens this time. #bathlivemusic #livemusicbath #irishfolk #irishfolkmusic #folkmusic #bathmusicscene
Lindsay and Paul play a cheeky duo gig at the Market Tap in the Oxford Covered Market this Saturday. The Tap is fab little bar right in the centre of town and we love it! There's beer, pizza and dancing what more could you want. Px
March 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Lindsay and Paul play a cheeky duo gig at the Market Tap in the Oxford Covered Market this Saturday. The Tap is fab little bar right in the centre of town and we love it! There's beer, pizza and dancing what more could you want. Px
A quick reminder of our St Patricks Weekend mini tour. This time in video form!
March 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A quick reminder of our St Patricks Weekend mini tour. This time in video form!
A quick reminder of our St Patricks Weekend mini tour. This time of year is like gig Christmas for us. Hopefully get to see you at one or more of these shows. Thanks to the venues and events for having us, you are very splendid indeed!!
March 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A quick reminder of our St Patricks Weekend mini tour. This time of year is like gig Christmas for us. Hopefully get to see you at one or more of these shows. Thanks to the venues and events for having us, you are very splendid indeed!!
This how St Patricks Weekend is looking for us. Flan O'Brien's on St Patricks Day evening will be immense! The craic will be had!
March 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This how St Patricks Weekend is looking for us. Flan O'Brien's on St Patricks Day evening will be immense! The craic will be had!
We're here this Sunday
March 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We're here this Sunday
First gig of the year at Flan O'Briens. Did we say that we love this pub? Can't wait, it'll be a blast.
February 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
First gig of the year at Flan O'Briens. Did we say that we love this pub? Can't wait, it'll be a blast.
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If you missed last night's Playlist Obscura, or want to hear it again, the Listen On Demand can be found here:
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#NewMusic #Alternative #Radio
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#NewMusic #Alternative #Radio
Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura 28th January 2025
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January 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If you missed last night's Playlist Obscura, or want to hear it again, the Listen On Demand can be found here:
www.mixcloud.com/bruthavoodoo...
#NewMusic #Alternative #Radio
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#NewMusic #Alternative #Radio