The Commoners, The Carlisle, Hastings, Friday 29th November 2024

The Commoners

Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a 4 piece Roots/Rock outfit from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried and true musical mixture, the group pepper their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that combine to take the listener on a journey through a Southern-style rock experience.

The group was cobbled together over the course of a decade, restructuring and adapting through numerous obstacles to form the unit as it exists today: Chris Medhurst(vocals/guitar), Ben Spiller(bass), Ross Citrullo(lead guitar), and Adam Cannon(drums). Often joined by their friend, organist Miles Evan Branagh, The Commoners unite under a shared dream: to write, perform, and share music that is an authentic nod to the greats who paved the way before them.

“The Black Crowes are a big influence for us. Derek Trucks, Marcus King, and the Allman Brothers, of course. These are the bands that we aspire to wear on our sleeves as we create our own music.”

Gallows Circus

Gallows Circus are a blues stained, heavy rock band from Kent UK - inspired by the likes of; Led Zeppelin, Black Stone Cherry, Free, Pearl Jam, Rival Sons and Soundgarden. Creating original songs that induce head-nodding and chin-growth! All achieved by way of catchy riffs and vocal melodies, supported by a robust rhythm section that, once combined, will have you singing the songs for weeks after you’ve heard them.

Formed in October 2016, Gallows Circus have since been playing to audiences around the country to enthusiastic reception!

 September 2020 saw the release of their second EP after a successful crowdfund/pre-order campaign backed by a dedicated fanbase, generating ample radio play, stunning reviews from online and printed publications including Power Play Magazine (8/10) and Emerging Rock Bands Magazine (4.5/5) and landing them the title of Total Rock’s Band of the Month October 2020.