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It's Toursday, tell your friends! The perfect gift for anyone who appreciates a good show (it can even be you, treat yourself)
Site's had a bit of a graphical revamp too, and is looking rather pretty
www.thelongestjohns.com/live
International dates, as ever, to follow!

#TheLongestJohns #UKTour
A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
thelongestjohns.bsky.social
If you've encountered these, or other, acronyms, then be mindful!
Other warning signs:
-putting extra weevils on your bread
-standing with one knee on low fenceposts
-saltpork for lunch again
-boss wears big hat, calls you "scurvy dog"
-browsing gig lists - www.thelongestjohns.com/live
A picture of a child dressed in largely black pirate gear, decorated with skull and crossbones imagery, waving a little plastic sword at the camera. To his side, there is text saying: ARE YOUR KIDS SECRETLY ADDICTED TO SHANTIES!!? LMAO - Let's Mutiny At Once FOMO - Four Other Mutineers Only AFK - Anyone For Keelhauling? BRB - Boatswain's Really Busy TGIF - This Grog Is Fabulous/Fantastic MB - Me Boys! HAHA - Heave Away Haul Away TBH - The Bosun's Home WYD - What Are You Doing (With the Drunken Sailor) A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
thelongestjohns.bsky.social
THE MAGNIFICENT
🌟RETURN🌟
OF TOURSDAY!
We're hitting the road in 2026 and can't wait to sing with you and your friends
www.thelongestjohns.com/live
👉INTERNATIONAL DATES ARE PENDING👈

#TheLongestJohns #Tour #LiveMusic #Gigs #Folk #Shanty #EoTE2026
A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
thelongestjohns.bsky.social
URGENT WARNING!
Are YOUR friends or children (or children's friends?!) communicating with inscrutable acronyms? They may be addicted to SHANTIES! Use this handy guide to decipher their messages before it's TOO LATE and turn them in at your nearest Longest Johns gig! www.thelongestjohns.com/live
A picture of a small child dressed as a pirate, holding a cardboard tube telescope up to his face to peer off to the right of the image, where text can be seen that says: WTF - We're (in) the Forecastle HMU - Help! Mizzenmast Unstable! TMI - Too Many Islands MFW - Maybe Four Whales GOAT - Get Officer, Albatross Time ELI5 - Expected Landfall In 5 (months) TIL - They're In (the) Lazarette NP - Northwest Passage AKA - Albatross Killed Again A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
thelongestjohns.bsky.social
Come and see us LIVE in 2026
www.thelongestjohns.com/live
You can get tickets NOW for our next big tour, which we guarantee will be an unforgettable time!

#TheLongestJohns #EOTE2026 #LiveMusic #Folk #Shanty
A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
thelongestjohns.bsky.social
TICKETS ON SALE FROM TOMORROW!
Sorry to shout but we're -very- excited about this one, and want you to be too. From 10am UTC tomorrow, you can get your hands on tickets for The Ends of the Earth tour (int'l dates to follow!). So be ready to do that!

#TheLongestJohns #EOTE2026 #Gigs #Folk #Shanty
A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
thelongestjohns.bsky.social
Get on that mailing list quick (or join the Discord) for that presale code, to be the first to get your hands on tickets for The Ends of the Earth tour, coming in 2026!
bio.site/TheLongestJo...
Int'l dates will follow, so don't worry!

#TheLongestJohns #EndsOfTheEarth #LiveMusic #Gigs #Tour
A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
thelongestjohns.bsky.social
Next year we go to THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!
Presale goes live TOMORROW 10am, code available through our mailing list (bio.site/TheLongestJo...) and Discord community
This is just the start of the news (international dats to follow) so keep your eyes here for more...

#TheLongestJohns #Tour #LiveMusic
A poster for the upcoming 'Ends of the Earth' tour from The Longest Johns. It shows Robbie, Andy, and JD arranged against a luscious verdant backdrop of tropical-looking foliage. Robbie is crouched down in a colourful shirt, holding a camera. Andy has a hat on and a dark blue shirt with a picture of feathers on it, and JD is wearing a swanky green suit whilst reclining in an armchair. Behind Robbie is what appears to be some kind of wooden cabinet, with an old timey wireless radio on top. There is also a lamp in the background. The tour dates are as follows: May 2026 Fri 08 - Dublin, Academy Sat 09 - Belfast, The Limelight 2 Mon 11 - Liverpool, O2 Academy Tue 12 - Lancaster, Kanteena Wed 13 - Glasgow, Old Fruit Market Fri 15 - Newcastle, Old Fruit Shop Sat 16 - Manchester, Academy 2 Sun 17 - Leeds, Irish Centre Tue 19 - Oxford, O2 Academy Wed 20 - Cardiff, Tramshed Fri 22 - Exeter, Phoenix Mon 25 - Southampton, the 1865 Tue 26 - Cambridge, Junction Wed 27 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Thu 28 - Nottingham, Rock City Sat 30 - Bristol, Beacon
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
westlawns.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
#gong last night at #kanteena in Lancaster.
Band Vocals Guitar Sax
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
claremumford.bsky.social
#maz&thephantasms were fab at #Kanteena Lancaster tonight 🧡❤️🩷
October 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
thelovelyeggs.bsky.social
Preparations underway for our very special SECRET anniversary weekender in Eggland! Mystery location in Lancaster! Oct 10-11. Prepare to go down the rabbit hole with very special guests Jane Weaver Dean McPhee Dull Thick Richard Paddy Steer DJs Sie Norfolk and Andy Votel tickets via Kanteena
September 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
brokenbiros.bsky.social
Doesn’t Kanteena occasionally have good stuff on these days?
September 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
northlancsgreens.bsky.social
Many residents are worried about the end of the lease for music venue Kanteena on Brewery Lane & the planning application to demolish the privately owned building it currently occupies. We have ensured members of the public can attend Planning Committee.
northlancs.greenparty.org.uk/2025/09/17/s...
Statement About the future of Kanteena from Cllr Sam Riches - North Lancashire Green Party
“As a Bulk ward councillor and Cabinet Member of Lancaster City Council I have been saddened by the misinformation that has been circulating regarding the music venue Kanteena on Brewery Lane and the ...
northlancs.greenparty.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
heliconglasgow.bsky.social
4 live shows this week... 🎫 are l*w - see link below
- Thurs 25th Future Yard w/ Kavus Torabi #Birkenhead
- Fri 26th Cumberland Arms #Newcastle
- Sat 27th Sonic Bloom All Dayer Kanteena #Lancaster
- Sun 28th #Glastonbury #Psychfest
🎫 www.heliconglasgow.com/live
September 22, 2025 at 8:11 AM
eddierobson.bsky.social
Kanteena
September 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
heliconglasgow.bsky.social
📣 2 WEEKS TONIGHT 📣 Sonic Bloom All Dayer, Kanteena, #Lancaster. 🎫 www.heliconglasgow.com/live
September 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
morrisseyisokbyme.bsky.social
Tribute band The Smiths Ltd, has just put on a show in Kanteena, Lancaster England this evening

happeningnext.com/event/the-sm...
The Smiths Ltd - Kanteena, Lancaster | Kanteena, Lancaster, EN | August 23, 2025
The Smiths Ltd - Kanteena, Lancaster happening at Kanteena, Brewery Lane, Lancaster, United Kingdom on Sat Aug 23 2025 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm
happeningnext.com
August 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
blushingunseen.bsky.social
Now at Kanteena for a Smiths tribute band because why not?!! Faux Morrissey actually very good. And hopefully less right wing.
Pretend Morrissey fronting up a Smiths tribute band.
August 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
tvfaceband.bsky.social
WHITE NOISE WHITE LIES
WHITE CLOTHES WHITE VINYL

TV FACE serving 90s boy band vibes... tell me why?Ain't nothing but a mistake? No! We want it thaaaaat way.... for our video shot at Kanteena with a mystery special guest 👀

TV FACE'S next single is out on ltd ed lathecut white 7" vinyl 08.08.25 💋💋💋
July 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
hypocriticaloats.bsky.social
Brilliant set from @errorrband.bsky.social tonight at Kanteena, Lancaster. Thanks to everyone there for bringing quality live music to our town. Everything crossed you find a new venue in the New Year🤞
July 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
thegigcartel.bsky.social
🎶 Fleetwood Bac – the UK’s no.1 tribute to Fleetwood Mac – live in Lancaster at The Kanteena on Saturday, 12th July. A night of iconic hits and classic vibes you won’t want to miss. 🌙✨
👉 bit.ly/FleetwoodBac_...
#FleetwoodBac #LancasterLive #TributeBand

July 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
anaustra.bsky.social
@suboclause.bsky.social do you know set times for later at Kanteena mate?
June 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
suboclause.bsky.social
Here's a poster for the gig I'm doing at Kanteena on Sunday with Montreal duo Distraction4ever who are touring Europe right now. Cheap tix available if you fancy it, DM me and I'll see what I can sort.
June 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
suboclause.bsky.social
I'm supporting Montreal-based duo Distraction4ever at this gig upstairs at Kanteena a week on Sunday. Should be a good 'un, tickets here:

kanteena.co.uk/event/sonic-...
June 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
thegigcartel.bsky.social
🎶 Fleetwood Bac – the UK’s no.1 tribute to Fleetwood Mac – live in Lancaster at The Kanteena on Saturday, 12th July. A night of iconic hits and classic vibes you won’t want to miss. 🌙✨
👉 bit.ly/FleetwoodBac_...
#FleetwoodBac #LancasterLive #TributeBand

May 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM