- Doors Open: 7:00 pm
- Event Start: 7:30 pm
- Theatre
- Advance Admission: £21.50
- On the Door: £25
- No support<br /> Recommended ages 12+ (but we aren’t opposed to younger children as long as the parents are liberal enough to cope with some Northern language!)
Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Alan, J.R., Mo-Jo and Dave, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments, and to complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of sexy knitwear, and instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.
A group that is both perpetually on the move, ever-evolving and joyously independent, they have played over 1350 side-splitting shows to date, and have brought smiles and belly-laughs to audiences across the UK; from Barnsley to Barnstaple, from Glastonbury to Glasgow. They continue to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of “Jump Ararnd”, “The Lady In Greggs”, “How Deep Is Your Glove?”, “Paint ’em Back”, “Goat Yoga”, and “If I Could Punch A Face… It’d Be Justin Bieber’s”.
They can’t wait to return to Wolverhampton and they promise that they WILL rock you… but gently.
Praise for The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
“The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are very, very funny… parodists extraordinaire. One of the hardest working and best live acts on the planet.”
Mike Harding, Comedian, Folk Musician & Broadcaster
“Always enjoy the boys from The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican. When the North goes independent I am suggesting Too Good To Be Jus is our national anthem. Great fun!”
Jason Manford, Comedian
“A ridiculous family of genius, hilarious, irresistible music makers, currently crowd-surfing to the bar and beyond, into the venues and music festivals of the UK. Long may they rock… but gently. They’re quality.”
Eliza Carthy MBE, Folk Musician
“The 8th wonder of the world is actually in Barnsley… a wonderful Yorkshire genius collective known as The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican. To see them is to know true magnificence”
Kate Rusby, Folk-Musician
“It’s clear why The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican have garnered such a dedicated following. Their shows are not just about the music; they’re about the experience, the atmosphere, and the joy of shared laughter. It’s a rare and beautiful thing to see a band so in tune with their audience, so dedicated to their art, and so capable of delivering a show that resonates on so many levels.”
Lyric Lounge Review
The best thing to come out of Barnsley, since the A61 to Sheffield"Jarvis Cocker, Pulp