Amazing gig as ever- one of the best bands around! Fantastic venue & staff friendly & helpful. X
Posted anonymously on 28/05/2026
The Longest Johns, O2 Academy Islington, London - 27th May 2026
Excellent show. Took a couple of people who’d never seen a band like the Longest Johns before who had a great time too.
Posted by Dave on 23/06/2025
The Longest Johns, Crookes Social Club, Sheffield - 18th June 2025
Absolutely LOVED The Longest Pony show!! I became a fan of the Longest Johns when I saw them supporting Bellowhead last year. Was mesmerised by their singing and playing and decided to book again. Didn’t know a thing about El Pony Pisador but was looking forward to finding out. When BOTH acts came on stage to start, I thought wow what a unique way to start a show! So much more supportive and collaborative then the traditional support and main act. El Pony Pisador were incredible musicians and so fabulous with the crowd. It was such a fab show, and of course The Longest Johns smashed it out of the park again! Would deffo recommend and will deffo see them again! Congrats guys - you’ve made a superfan ❤️👌🏻🎶
Posted by LC on 04/02/2025
The Longest Pony (The Longest Johns x El Pony Pisador), Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - 2nd February 2025
Great performance from the combined talents of The Longest Johns and El Pony Pisador. The audience loved them and so did my dad and I. From songs about cheese to throat singing and Catalan dance tunes they know their stuff.
Posted by Robert L on 04/02/2025
The Longest Pony (The Longest Johns x El Pony Pisador), Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - 2nd February 2025
Both bands are so hardworking and amazing musicians; it was a brilliant experience hearing both bands separately as well as together! Altogether an excellent night,
Posted by Juliet B on 03/02/2025
The Longest Pony (The Longest Johns x El Pony Pisador), Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - 2nd February 2025
The Longest Johns are a British folk group hailing from Bristol, known for their distinctive sound that brings a fresh twist to traditional sea shanties and folk music. Formed in 2013, the band has gained widespread recognition for their harmonious vocals, rich arrangements, and energetic live performances. Combining classic maritime themes with a modern sensibility, The Longest Johns have become synonymous with the resurgence of shanty music in the contemporary folk scene.
Their breakthrough came with the release of their album Between Wind and Water (2018), which showcased their ability to breathe new life into the sea shanty genre with captivating storytelling and catchy choruses. The Longest Johns are also well-known for their viral success in 2020, when their rendition of "Wellerman" became a global sensation, contributing to the worldwide sea shanty revival. With their playful yet authentic approach to traditional folk, The Longest Johns continue to captivate audiences with their dynamic performances, establishing themselves as one of the most beloved and innovative bands in the UK folk music scene.