The Publicans
@thepublicans.bsky.social
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'.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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.
This Saturday Lindsay and I play a sneaky duo gig at the Market Tap in the Covered Market in Oxford. It's lovely to be back here again. The fun starts at 7.30pm.
January 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This Saturday Lindsay and I play a sneaky duo gig at the Market Tap in the Covered Market in Oxford. It's lovely to be back here again. The fun starts at 7.30pm.
I knew that tree was watching me…
January 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I knew that tree was watching me…
This Friday 6th December is our annual Christmas Session at the ever brilliant Flan O'Briens. We'll be playing songs by the Pogues, Dubliners, Mumfords etc and having a right old sing song. This is guaranteed to get your Christmas started. Px
November 30, 2024 at 10:14 AM
This Friday 6th December is our annual Christmas Session at the ever brilliant Flan O'Briens. We'll be playing songs by the Pogues, Dubliners, Mumfords etc and having a right old sing song. This is guaranteed to get your Christmas started. Px
Two gigs coming up this weekend. Friday sees a rare solo show by Paul at the Tern Inn, Chipping Sodbury. Then on Saturday the whole band is back at The Birkett Tap (care of @hogganspromotions) in Bristol for some pre Christmas folk nonsense. The craic will be had!!
November 25, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Two gigs coming up this weekend. Friday sees a rare solo show by Paul at the Tern Inn, Chipping Sodbury. Then on Saturday the whole band is back at The Birkett Tap (care of @hogganspromotions) in Bristol for some pre Christmas folk nonsense. The craic will be had!!
This Saturday a trio of us play The Royal Oak in Pewsey. It's going right hoot, see you there!!
November 19, 2024 at 10:08 AM
This Saturday a trio of us play The Royal Oak in Pewsey. It's going right hoot, see you there!!
Another brilliant night at Flan Obrien's in Bath, last Friday. The punters were their usual fantastic selves and we had the best time. See you all on the 6th December for our full-on, folky, festive knees up.
November 14, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Another brilliant night at Flan Obrien's in Bath, last Friday. The punters were their usual fantastic selves and we had the best time. See you all on the 6th December for our full-on, folky, festive knees up.