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September 23rd 2024
Fantastic show at a great venue! That evergreen band, The Men They Couldn't Hang continued their 40th anniversary tour with a typically stellar performance in Edinburgh. This is a group that never disappoints. The quality of their sound is as close to their recorded output as anyone can manage, yet they still throw in those little impromptu flourishes that only live shows can deliver.
Belting out tunes new and old (including a couple from their first album 'Night of a Thousand Candles' released in 1985) there was enthusiastic and raucous support from the sold-out audience, many of whom, including the sizeable younger contingent, seemed to know every word.
The re-built La Belle Angele, at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, is a decent concert venue, even if they are a bit quick to close the bar (obviously unaware of the drinking capacity of a TMTCH audience and the band themselves!) to rush out gig-goers in favour of their subsequent night club attendees.
But nothing can diminish the feel-good glow after a show by The Men They Couldn't Hang. If you've never seen them, do yourself a favour and book. If you have, then you will appreciate doing it all over again. As their tour tag-line states: '40 years of rhythm, going strong' and they most certainly are...
Edinburgh, United Kingdom@La Belle
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The Men They Couldn't Hang Biography
Founded in 1984, TMTCH evolved from the Shepherd’s Bush squatting and busking scene to make their debut supporting Poguemahone at the Electric Ballroom in Camden in the Easter of that year.
Swiftly their uproarious and engaging style, coupled with keenly contemporary songs, gained a passionate national following, leading to a 40 year career filled with much loved music, a dedicated fan community and high octane performances.
Touring continually throughout their career, TMTCH have crossed the globe by way of Europe, Canada, USA, Iceland, Egypt and Estonia. They have appeared at festivals such as Glastonbury, Roskilde, Reading, Pink Pop and Cambridge Folk and have appeared with a roll call of International artists such as David Bowie, Van Morrison, Bo Diddley, The Smiths, Elvis Costello and the Oyster Band to name a few.
Their recordings have been acclaimed in print, on radio and online; from their definitive version of the anti war classic Green Fields of France to the anti fascist anthem Ghosts of Cable Street and the epic historical ballads, Ironmasters and The Colours. Recent albums The Defiant (2014) and Cockahoop (2018) have seen TMTCH rise again into prominence; their vitality undimmed.
Devastated by the passing of friend and founder member Stefan Cush during the Covid lockdown, TMTCH are responding in the only way they know how; writing, recording and playing live to their ever loyal and growing community of fans. An anniversary tour is planned for 2024 when they will celebrate their 40th year of raising hell with special events and a 'Best of' release, then in 2025 they will be releasing a brand new album.
Official Website http://www.tmtch.co.uk
Read MoreSwiftly their uproarious and engaging style, coupled with keenly contemporary songs, gained a passionate national following, leading to a 40 year career filled with much loved music, a dedicated fan community and high octane performances.
Touring continually throughout their career, TMTCH have crossed the globe by way of Europe, Canada, USA, Iceland, Egypt and Estonia. They have appeared at festivals such as Glastonbury, Roskilde, Reading, Pink Pop and Cambridge Folk and have appeared with a roll call of International artists such as David Bowie, Van Morrison, Bo Diddley, The Smiths, Elvis Costello and the Oyster Band to name a few.
Their recordings have been acclaimed in print, on radio and online; from their definitive version of the anti war classic Green Fields of France to the anti fascist anthem Ghosts of Cable Street and the epic historical ballads, Ironmasters and The Colours. Recent albums The Defiant (2014) and Cockahoop (2018) have seen TMTCH rise again into prominence; their vitality undimmed.
Devastated by the passing of friend and founder member Stefan Cush during the Covid lockdown, TMTCH are responding in the only way they know how; writing, recording and playing live to their ever loyal and growing community of fans. An anniversary tour is planned for 2024 when they will celebrate their 40th year of raising hell with special events and a 'Best of' release, then in 2025 they will be releasing a brand new album.
Official Website http://www.tmtch.co.uk
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