The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican's 20th Anniversary Tour: Two decades is too old to quit!Put on yer finest knitted gladrags, style your barnet, put on your dancing shoes and bring your finest singing voices, as we cordially invite you to witness the Greatest Show On Earth (in tank-tops). 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, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and the Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments. To complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable in festival fields and venues up and down the country 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 1400 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”, The Devil Went Darn To Barnsley, How Deep Is Your Glove?, Paint 'em Back, Goat Yoga, and Turkey Teeth.The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to bring the circus to town they promise that they WILL rock you… but gently!TESTIMONIALSThe best thing to come out of Barnsley, since the A61 to SheffieldJarvis Cocker, PulpThe Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are very, very funny... parodists extraordinaire. One of the hardest working and best live acts on the planetMike Harding, Comedian, Folk Musician & BroadcasterAlways 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 funJason Manford, ComedianA 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. They're quality. Long may they rock... but gently.Eliza Carthy MBE, Folk MusicianGreat guys. They ROCK!Graham Oliver, from Barnsley NWOBHM-legends SaxonThe Doonicans put Barnsley on the map!!Dan Donnelly, The LevellersTitans of Tomfoolery. They have without question added a dimension to the cultural life of Barnsley.Dave Burland, Folk MusicianLike The Barron Knights - on speed!The Staffordshire SentinelThe summit of musical comedy. Scott Doonican's attention to detail is what sets the Doonicans ahead of all the contenders in this genre. These are lovingly crafted pastiches with tonnes of subtle layers.R n R Magazine

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