The Three Johns

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THE THREE JOHNS
The trio of Jo(h)n Langford, John Hyatt, Phillip 'John' Brennan who comprised one of the most important agitrock bands of the 80s. The Three Johns appeared regularly in the UK Indie Chart with singles such as "A.W.O.L.", "Death of the European" (an NME 'Single of the Week'), and "Brainbox”. The band's left wing leanings were further evidenced by the Atom Drum Bop album, the sleeve carrying the words "Rock 'n' Roll Versus Thaatchiism”.
Formed in 1982 (just before the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer), it took eight years of political pop-rocking for The Three Johns to get rid of Margaret Thatcher but they managed to do the job in 1990 and then promptly called it a day. Since then they’ve only done a handful of shows (two of them at jam-packed nights at the Windmill) and this is sure to be a top night!
http://www.threejohns.co.uk/

CHIPS FOR THE POOR
''The vibe is lo-fi electronic punk that nods to Suicide, The Fall and The Talking Heads but carries a humour more present in modern new wavers such as simian mobile disco. This is a seven inch that will turn a few heads' - Rough Trade
'It's a banger' - Huw Stephens, Radio 1
www.chipsforthepoor.com

GIVE ME MEMPHIS
Give Me Memphis, Newport scene veterans and refugees from Ralph and the Pony Tails, Discount Chiefs, Darling Buds and more. Long time associates of Jon Langford, the band supported the Three Johns as far back as 1984.
www.myspace.com/givemememphis

TOM HYATT
Tom Hyatt is an English musician, songwriter and artist. He won the Rhythm of London Busking Underground competition in 2011.
Hyatt’s tight reign over his cords and chords creates music of various styles. Writing personal yet accessible lyrics, backed up by a live musical accompaniment of guitar, piano and harmonica, his professional recognition is steadily growing. His musical influences are widespread, but crucial are Costello, Young, Dylan, Springsteen and Morrison.
http://tomhyatt.co.uk