Safe As Milk Promotions presents

The Captain's Beard
The Captain’s Beard are one of the most seasoned Folk Rock and Sea Shanty groups in the U.K.

Playing over a hundred gigs a year. Whether they're playing festivals like Tartan Heart in Scotland, Zomerfolk in The Netherlands or venues as grand as Alexandra Palace in London they captivate their audiences with tales of the sea.

They see every performance as an honest opportunity to create a unique experience for their audience that they will never forget ... and they'll probably teach you about inappropriate mermaids too. Their version of "John Kanakanaka" has over three million streams on Spotify and is on the soundtrack of the American feature movie "Operation Taco Garys."

Their last two albums "Same Ship Different Day" and "Completely Tankard" garner tens of thousands of listens every month on streaming platforms. They have also won the "Best Album of 2024" award at the Celtcast awards in the Netherlands for their third album "Cannonballs Deep."

BEARD!
https://www.thecaptainsbeard.co.uk/

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TowRag
Plunderin yer Earholes with Grog-fuelled Shanty-punk.
https://linktr.ee/towrag

Captain Daisy Pegbeard
Debut solo outing from the most notorious landlubber in all of Camberwell. Expect shanties, smiles and silliness.

Description

The New Cross Inn stands as a vital cultural artery in Southeast London, a long-established live music venue that consistently champions both international touring artists and burgeoning local talent. It functions as a significant hub for grassroots music, fostering a diverse community of performers and audiences, including a notable student presence from nearby Goldsmiths College.

Inside, the atmosphere is defined by a palpable energy, particularly when a performance ignites the room. The air often carries the faint scent of hops and the warmth of close-packed bodies, while the worn surfaces of the bar and stage bear the marks of countless memorable nights. The compact layout ensures an intimate connection between artist and audience, creating a raw, unfiltered experience.

Practical considerations are addressed with a commitment to accessibility, including a dedicated accessible toilet and a lowered section of the bar for wheelchair users. A wide selection of lagers, spirits, ales, and ciders, including local favourites, is readily available, with prices clearly displayed on chalkboards.

The venue maintains a robust schedule of events, offering live music six or seven nights a week, alongside regular open mic sessions. Its programming spans a broad spectrum of genres, from punk and ska to indie, metal, and alternative sounds, ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving calendar of performances.