The Longest Johns release new album & video

Internationally renowned Bristol-based sea shanty sensations The Longest Johns have released their brand new album Voyage. Listen here. To celebrate the release the band have rounded up their seafaring fans for a rowdy nautical knees up in the video for their brand new single ‘The Llandoger’, filmed in The Llandoger Trow pub in Bristol which inspired the song. Watch it here.

Regarding the single the band say, “The Llandoger Trow claims to be haunted. But then, what building in Britain over 300 years old doesn't seem to boast this claim. It's certainly seen its fair share of history, supposed to be the inspiration for the pub in Treasure Island and the haunt of a certain Daniel Defoe, famed for his novel 'Robinson Crusoe'. These days it's a creaky, lopsided drinking hole that feels like stepping into the pages of history. The song is about the simple joys of being at the pub with friends, no worries for the night and no particular concerns for the morning. Just a joyous celebration of living in the moment.”

Continuing about the video the band say, "We wanted the video to be a raucous pub show. We were joined by fans from all over the country who (for a modest few drinks) danced in a corner and donned various costumes for an evening to help us out. Tore holes in a fair few sailor costumes and lost a lot of fake gold but got there in the end."

Voyage is the band’s fifth studio album and a unique take on traditional folk and shanties, informed by seafaring history, inspired by key moments and landmarks which have sparked stories, tales, and legends throughout the centuries.

Voyage comes 10 years after the band first met in Bristol and embarked on their thrilling journey which has seen them ride huge waves of success and carve pivotal chapters in their distinct career.

Funded entirely by their loyal fanbase the album has been self-released across all formats. Voyage has been recorded across three studios in sessions planned between tours and festival dates over the last 18 months. The fully DIY release is available on coloured vinyl, compact disc and cassette with a plethora of added extras, including merch, artwork, and the beautifully crafted companion book that features all the lyrics and seven short stories written for world of Voyage alongside a wealth of insights and anecdotes.

The band embark on their latest world tour later this month in support of the new album release, starting with an extensive run across Europe before hitting the UK in March which is then followed by the US in May. Full dates are listed below. Tickets and more information can be found at thelongestjohns.com

2024 LIVE DATES

EUROPE

• 18 Feb De Wildeman Arendonk, Belgium
• 19 Feb Im Wizemann - Club Stuttgart, Germany
• 20 Feb Mascotte Zurich, Switzerland
• 22 Feb Rock Cafe Prague, Czech Republic
• 23 Feb Taubchental Leipzig, Germany
• 24 Feb KENT Club Hamburg, Germany
• 25 Feb Chez Heinz Hanover, Germany
• 27 Feb Luxor Cologne, Germany
• 28 Feb Tolhuistuin (Paradiso) Amsterdam, Netherlands
• 29 Feb Paard van Troje The Hague, Netherlands **SOLD OUT**
• 01 March Kavka Zappa Antwerp, Belgium

UK & IRELAND

• 13 March O2 Academy Oxford
• 14 March Student Union Cardiff
• 15 March Institute 2 Birmingham
• 16 March Club Academy Manchester **SOLD OUT**
• 18 March Summerhall Edinburgh **SOLD OUT**
• 19 March University Students Union Newcastle
• 20 March Irish Centre Leeds
• 22 March The Foundry Sheffield
• 23 March The Drill Lincoln
• 24 March Academy 2 Leicester
• 25 March Junction Cambridge
• 27 March Waterfront Norwich
• 28 March Electirc Ballroom London
• 03 April Chalk Brighton
• 04 April Engine Rooms Southampton
• 05 April Phoenix Exeter
• 06 April Bristol Beacons
• 24 April Cyprus Avenue Cork
• 25 April Dolans Upstairs Limerick
• 26 April Opium Rooms Dublin
• 27 April Limelight 2 Belfast

US & CANADA

• 07 May The Sinclair Cambridge, MA **SOLD OUT**
• 08 May Le Poisson Rouge New York, NY
• 10 May Ardmore Hall Ardmore, PA
• 11 May Birchmere Alexandria, VA **SOLD OUT**
• 12 May. Birchmere Alexandria, VA
• 13 May Orange Peel Asheville, NC
• 14 May Buckhead Theatre Atlanta, GA
• 17 May Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, TN
• 20 May Fine Line Minneapolis, MN **SOLD OUT**
• 21 May ThaliaHall Chicago, IL
• 23 May Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ON **SOLD OUT**
• 24 May Bronson Center Ottawa, ON
• 25 May Theatre Beanfiled Montreal QC

UK FESTIVALS

• 18 July G! Festival, Faroe Islands
• 18 August Purbeck Folk Festival
• 15 – 18 August Beautiful Days Festival
• 24 August Shrewsbury Folk Festival

VOYAGE TRACK LISTING

1. The Llandoger
2. Whisky Is The Life Of Man
3. Proud Mary
4. Leaving Of Liverpool
5. Mutiny
6. Skadi’s Hammer
7. John The Red Nose
8. Greenland Whale Fisheries
9. White Frontier
10. One Hundred Feet
11. Willie Taylor
12. Maggie’s Ship
13. Shawneetown
14. Paddy West

VOYAGE

BRAND NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

LISTEN HERE

‘THE LLANDOGER’

NEW SINGLE OUT NOW

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

HEADLINE WORLD TOUR

STARTS FEBRUARY 2024