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£16.50. Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. (Standing Show)

Part of Commoner's Choir Get Off Your Arse! Weekend.

After more than 10 years in the game, Essex born songwriter Beans on Toast has become something of a cult figure. He’s written and recorded 10 albums, he’s played every bar, club, venue, pub, festival, party and honky tonk you can think of and he’s showing no signs of slowing down; he’s loved every minute of it. He’s a hippy, a punk, a poet, a drunk, a die-hard romantic and an eternal optimist, singing simple songs that tackle big issues. Political protest songs for the modern day, honest and open love songs, songs that will make you laugh – but also make you think with no holds barred honest lyrics and quick wit.

Tracey Curtis is a solo, acoustic, singer-songwriter from Wales. She is also known as a former member of punk band Shelley's Children, beginning her solo career in 2003, when her children asked her to write a song protesting a planned by-pass that would ruin their favourite natural play area. She records for Robb Johnson's record label and is recognised for her disarmingly and beautifully melodic, singalong protest songs. She tours extensively, often doing benefit shows for causes such as Oxfam, Unions and prisoners support groups. She has performed with David Rovics and Chumbawamba.