Band Bio:
The Smokin’ Pilchards are an alternative folk-stomping shanty machine based in the UK playing sea-shanty inspired folk and blues about murder, mischief and mis-adventure.
The Band is made up of brothers John (Vocals and guitar) and Ed Cartwright (Sax), Blues legend Roberto Carlucci (Lead Guitar), Ryan Peters (U Bass) Chrissy Velveteen (Backing vocals) and Tracy Hickinbottom (Cajon and occasionally Kit).
“Tales of murder and misadventure on the high seas enhanced by an infectious rhythm section,Nautical (but nice) stomping sea shanty machine" - Terrance Stomp, Slap Mag, July 2018
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates and gigs.
The Smokin’ Pilchards are an alternative folk-stomping shanty machine based in the UK playing sea-shanty inspired folk and blues about murder, mischief and mis-adventure.
The Band is made up of brothers John (Vocals and guitar) and Ed Cartwright (Sax), Blues legend Roberto Carlucci (Lead Guitar), Ryan Peters (U Bass) Chrissy Velveteen (Backing vocals) and Tracy Hickinbottom (Cajon and occasionally Kit).
“Tales of murder and misadventure on the high seas enhanced by an infectious rhythm section,Nautical (but nice) stomping sea shanty machine" - Terrance Stomp, Slap Mag, July 2018
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates and gigs.
