Beans On Toast

BEANS ON TOAST

Sticking firmly to his own tradition of releasing a new album on the same date each year, 2018 was always going to be a big deal for Beans on Toast with this year seeing his 10th release. Suitably rising to the occasion, Beans went to Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons (who produced his first album ten years ago) and they hatched a plan.

At the time, Mumford were camped out in Paul Epworth’s legendary The Church Studios making their upcoming album ‘Delta’. The studio has a rich recording history including Bob Dylan, Radiohead and Adele, and houses some of the finest microphones and recording equipment in the world. During days off, or between Mumford’s own sessions, Beans and Ben snuck into the
studio and laid down ‘A Bird in the Hand’, Beans’ most accomplished album to date.

Starting the UK run at the end of January in Cardiff and soaring all the way through February playing no less than 23 shows at some of his favourite venues, Beans on Toast embarks on one of his biggest tours to date with a full live band joining him on stage each night to play the brand new album and some choice songs from his huge back catalogue of now 10 albums. Ending the tour in his home town of London is always a must, but what makes the finale at Islington’s The Garage even more special is the fact that Beans cut his teeth in the ‘music industry’ over 15 years ago flyering outside the exact same venue.

Over the course of his huge career Beans has become something of a cult national treasure. What seemed like a throwaway festival act has evolved into something much more important, a voice of truth and honesty, cutting through the bullshit. A consistent and reliable modern-day troubadour, not afraid to speak his mind; always touring, always writing, recording and releasing music. Playing every festival under the sun and always, always, telling it like it is.

‘A Bird in the Hand’ is a celebration of love, life, family and the world in which we live. Expect these very special live shows to personify the exact same ethos.

SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY

THEKLA BRISTOL
The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
Doors 7:00pm
Ages 14+

Advance tickets available from:
www.alttickets.com
www.gigantic.com
www.bristolticketshop.co.uk

BEANS ON TOAST
www.beansontoastmusic.com

Drunk folk singer, barefoot troubadour and cult legend Beans on Toast has been around the block more times than he cares to remember. 

With 7 studio albums in his back catalogue, Beans on Toast provokes thought on subjects from Prince Harry to Popcorn, from Friendship to Fracking, from Romance to Riots, from Childhood songs to Cartoonist songs and from current events to getting off your head. Simple songs, with no holds barred honest lyrics and quick wit. 

The Beans on Toast live show is an odd and unpredictable experience. A singer, storyteller and guitar player his self-deprecating quality is not something you often see, but it breaks down the barrier between musician and audience, creating a sense of equality. 

This last year was undoubtedly the biggest year yet for Beans on Toast as filled the opening slot at Glastonbury Festival and went on to play to thousands of people on the festival’s Hell Stage. He travelled the length and breadth of America, both solo and alongside label mates Frank Turner and Skinny Lister and even stopped into the Bahamas, joining Flogging Molly on their Salty Dog Caribbean Cruise. As if that wasn’t enough adventures, he also performed his first show in Africa at Burning Man’s sister event, Afrika Burns, way out in a South African desert. 

He also found time to meet lifelong friends and collaborators Truckstop Honeymoon at Larmer Farm, who he then went on to record his seventh studio album “Rolling Up The Hill” with in a studio in Kansas along with long term partner in crime, Bobby Banjo. The newfound gang then went on to perform a successful tour all over the UK ending up at Islington Assembly Halls. With another US tour and Salty Dog Cruise in the first part of 2016, anything is possible when Beans is at the helm. 

THURSDAY 08 DECEMBER

THEKLA BRISTOL
The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
Doors 7pm
Ages 14+

Advance tickets available from:
www.alt-tickets.co.uk
www.gigantic.com
www.bristolticketshop.co.uk