Hardwicke Circus

People only end up in Carlisle by accident. It’s on the boundary of England and Scotland, on the edge of the Lake District but not the countryside. The center of Carlisle is an iconic business, Stobart Logistics, whose sole purpose is to take things away from Carlisle via the city’s best-known roundabout, Hardwicke Circus. Another export making its way through the towns, villages and cities of the United Kingdom is Carlisle’s own Hardwicke Circus, a five-piece band winning praise from all quarters. Having gained a large internet following through playing over 700 live shows, this band has what it takes to go all the way. Watching them live only enforces this belief. Their sound brings comparisons with the brio of the E Street Band and the dark passion of classic Doors, but with plenty of British authenticity and perhaps even a hint of Dexys Midnight Runners in their high voltage attack. The Hardwickes have supported Bob Dylan and Neil Young in Hyde Park, Madness, Alabama 3, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Bob Geldof’s Boomtown Rats and The Blockheads. They have gigged at the legendary Isle of Wight Festival, Reading & Leeds, headlined the Yam Riot Stage at Kendal Calling and gained airplay on BBC Introducing, Radio 1, Radio 2 & 6 Music. This summer gone—at the request of Sir Paul McCartney—the band was invited to play at Glastonbury, headlining the Rabbit Hole at 3am in the morning. The last band to play Glastonbury 2022. The last turkeys in the shop.

Jonny Foster – voc,g; Lewis Bewley-Taylor – keys; Andy Sax – sax; Joe Hurst – b,vox; Tom Foster – dr, voc.

Admission standing only - presale CZK 280, at the door: CZK 350.

Band website: www.hardwickecircus.tv