Blackstar Promotions presents: Guitar Gangsters, Damage UK and Auntie Pus & the Men From Uncle

Blackstar Promotions are overjoyed to welcome Guitar Gangsters back to The Hope and Anchor for a night of fun and frolics. Also on the bill are the amazing Damage UK and the irrepressible Auntie Pus & the Men From Uncle.

With infectious melodies and irresistible anthems, Guitar Gangsters toured with Stiff Little Fingers in the UK and cemented their place as a formidable live act in the early 1990’s while still only a three piece.

An introduction to the European live scene with tours with 999 and The Lurkers led to frequent touring and album deals with a range of UK and European labels and a reputation for a professional, hardworking outfit that never fails attract a loyal following and to deliver onstage.

For their 10th studio album, the band was invited to New York to record with legendary Ramones producer Daniel Rey resulting in the tour de force that is, “Sex & Money”. Live performances of this and their debut album were recorded for livestreaming in 2021 and can be found on YouTube.

In 2019 this London three piece became a four piece with the addition of Ed Sonsino on guitar – the big sound got even bigger! In a post pandemic 2022, Guitar Gangsters made a return with the release of their 11th studio album, “Fortune Favours The Brave” and gigged throughout 2022 in UK and Europe. 2024 sees the release of the vinyl EP “The Faithful”, the title track for which is a salute to all those that have found punk to be the place where they belong. To mark the 35th anniversary of the release of the band’s first album “Prohibition”, a new vinyl live studio session performance was released in May.

Guitar Gangsters will always stick proudly to their inspirational punk rock guns with more than just a hint of rock’n’roll attitude. With a formidable back catalogue and a swagger that is only achieved through years of experience, there’s never been a better time to see this band live and to be part of the next chapter.

DAMAGE-UK

Formed by Brian Damage and Paul Flynn (from 1977 Roxy survivors Nuffin’), with Reg Charles (ex-Xtraverts) and Dave Leak, to write, perform and record new Punk Rock music.

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Auntie Pus & The Men From Uncle are a family firm with over 200 years experience playing public school punk pub rock at its finest.