MAN THE LIFEBOATS

MAN THE LIFEBOATS
September 12th, 2025
MAN THE LIFEBOATS – with Chris Fox
Presented by: St Edith Folk

From full-throttle folk flings to darker ruminations, traditional instrumentals to tender ballads, and (of course) an obligatory ranting protest song or three, Man The Lifeboats got together in 2016 with a view to deliver a “tonic for these troubled times.” The sound “blazes bright with its incendiary violins, glowing accordions and profound lyricism that will warm even the coldest of souls”, managing to feel fun and modern, without losing sight of the more traditional aspects of the folk genre.

Their music is evocative of the Pogues, the Levellers and Frank Turner, all self-professed influences, and even New Order, in that they can pair ennui-riddled politically-charged lyrics with tunes that demand to be danced to. They might not be able to “write a happy ending to this wasted life” as frontman Rich Quarterman sings, but they can write a relentless hook to go with a pint in the meantime.

Man The Lifeboats really are one of the live sensations on the folk scene at the moment. Don’t miss them!

Tickets are sold on behalf of St Edith Folk

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