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PAPA SHANGO + DEAD DRUMMER

PAPA SHANGO + DEAD DRUMMER

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Prepare for an electrifying evening at The Fulford Arms in York, as they welcome the formidable Papa Shango and support from Dead Drummer on Friday 21 August. The doors open at 6:30pm, promising a night of high-octane entertainment. Papa Shango are renowned for their sensational performances, a spectacle that truly lives up to their reputation. This impressive eight to twelve-piece rock ensemble delivers a show that's both grand and incredibly engaging, boasting a vibrant contingent of backing singers and dynamic dancers who add an extra layer of theatricality to their already powerful sound. It's an opportunity to witness a band that commands the stage with infectious energy. Tickets for this unmissable event are affordably priced, ranging from just £1 to £10, ensuring that everyone can experience the full force of Papa Shango's captivating artistry.

Papa Shango are an eight - twelve piece rock band, resplendent with backing singers and dancers, they put on extraordinarily large, vivid and entertaining rock shows.

“Lunatic rap rock and oddness” – Kerrang

“Highly skilled musicians with fine song writing nous, they’re nothing like anything you’ve seen or heard before” –Herts live

“The internet killed live music…Papa Shango are saving it” NME.

Papa Shango’s genuine eclectic and eccentric sound could maybe be described as a heavier version of The Darkness with a touch of Rage against the Machine and a dash of James Blunt. Most importantly, included in the Papa sound are female lead vocals (Mama Karen), and backing singers “The Pappettes”.

"BUCKLE up and steel yourself for the ride of your life when tongue-in-cheek rockers Papa Shango take your venue by storm" Bishop Stortford Observer.

“Go and get shangoed” BBC Live

“Amazing, astounding, ridiculous” Time Out.

Support comes from DEAD DRUMMER!! The thrash-a-billy acoustic duo, from the rotting brains of Kai West (Bull) and John Holt Roberts.

That's right bitches, it's been a hot minute!! But we've dragged them out to play!!

It’s fast, it’s slow, it’s angry, it’s happy. It’s so many different things all boiled into one, served up by two brutally beaten acoustic instruments and howled vocals. It’s something pretty unique and vastly engrossing.

Come and have a feed on it!

This event is 16 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 16 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

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PAPA SHANGO + DEAD DRUMMER takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 19:30.

PAPA SHANGO + DEAD DRUMMER is held at The Fulford Arms in York (121 Fulford Rd, York YO10 4EX, UK, York, YO10 4EX).

Tickets for PAPA SHANGO + DEAD DRUMMER range from £1 to £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.

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