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AUGUST
A BAND CALLED HORSE
FRIDAY 15
Some excellent classic rock from Eagles, Steve Earle, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Neil Young and many more.
COMMON PEOPLE
FRIDAY 29
The very best of 80s and 90’s British guitar pop, rock and indie classics. Expect som Blur, Pulp, Oasis, Suede and even some older British anthems.
MANNY FAGNET
SATURDAY 30
Perry, James, Jim and Jamie launched their band here at The Tuns, and it’s been an extravaganza!
Don’t miss this one!
From Pat Benetar to AC/DC via Pearl Jam, Audioslave, The Black Crowes, KISS, and so many more.
SEPTEMBER
THE FILTH
FRIDAY 5
Jarrow based South originals songs, from this pop-rock outfit.
With a sound that’s equal parts energetic, melodic, and laidback, The Filth has been making waves with their superb storytelling matched to relatable lyrics and catchy hooks.
JAY JOHNSON
of Skinny Molly
WEDNESDAY 10
While were waiting for a rescheduled Skinny Molly, the always excellent Jay Johnson and his lovely lady have agreed to come and entertain us.
This is a new one for our calendar, but we couldn’t turn down such an opportunity.
TYNE MAIDEN
FRIDAY 12
This fantastic Iron Maiden tribute band blew us away on their Tuns debut, and have become mainstays at the City Hall Christmas Rocks.
Thankfully they still come back home to us,
Whether you prefer Di’Anno, Dickinson or Bailey, If you like Maiden or NWOBHM in general this band are not to be missed.
THE DEAD POLLYS
+ snide remarks
SATURDAY 8
SATURDAY 13
A two band night, headlined by international punk band The Dead Pollys, all the way from Sweden to make their Three Tuns debut.
Ably supported by Tuns regulars Snide Remarks.
PAULA & THE PROTONS
FRIDAY 19
high energy 5 piece, bringing popular songs from the 80’s onwards. Blondie, Bangles, Billy Idol, Undertones, A-Ha, Kim Wilde and many many more.
Whether you want to dance the night away, sing-along all night or sit and toe-tap with a pint, they’re guaranteed to leave you smiling after a great night.
TOXIC
SATURDAY 20
Perhaps the region’s top punk band, and Tuns faves.
Expect The Clash, The Damned, Sex Pistols, SLF, UK Subs and more!
OCTOBER
BLITZKREIG!
+ YESTERDAY’S HEROES
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER
Some great original punk tunes from Tony, Lewis and the guys of Yesterday’s Heroes, as they open up for punk legends BLITZKREIG!
PUNK POP DISASTER
SATURDAY 25
It is a guaranteed party when these guys are on the stage.
For the very best of American Punk Pop this is where you need to be.
NOVEMBER
TUBESNAKE
FRIDAY 7
Tubesnake make their Three Tuns return.
Expect some of the more obscure tracks from some of the biggest bands; The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Bowie, REM…
RIGID DIGITS
SATURDAY 8
The best Stiff Little Fingers covers around. These guys are old Tuns favourites, and guaranteed to bring the noise.
THE JEXIT
FRIDAY 14
Oh, how we’re looking forward to this one. What could be better than a Jam tribute band?
We’ll tell you- A Japanese Jam tribute band. It’s going to be special!
They’re unbelievably entertaining, as anyone who saw them last year will agree. Don’t miss them/
GET A GRIP
“not just a
Stranglers tribute”
SATURDAY 15
These guys are a superb Stranglers band, but with so much more they bring too.
Expect the very best of The Stranglers, with a healthy amount of power pop and new wave on top.
THE FORCE
FRIDAY 21
A band that needs no introduction to those who enjoy their live rock. The Force have been filling venues across the north east for many years.
DECEMBER
THE HYBRIDS
SATURDAY 6
Tuns regulars, who helped us see in 2024, and we are always pleased to see them on our stage.
Lots of rock classics, fron The Who to Foo Fighters via Stereophonics and The Police, there’s a lot for everyone and a few tracks we don’t get to hear too often too!
WHAT YOU’VE MISSED THIS YEAR
DANNY NEEDHAM
& COMPANY
Everyone knows the Venomous Danny Needham, but if you haven’t seen “The Company” of RUSS TIPPINS and CRAIG STEPHENSON youre really missing something.
Classic rock covers, as only they can do.
ROCK BOTTOM
Rock Bottom are easily the best UFO and Schenker tribute out there.
FM
NORTH EAST
FM have been regulars at The Tuns for literally decades, but now infused with the energy of power vocalist Tonya, they’re like a new band.
If you’re yet to see this newest line-up, you’re in for a real treat.
SIN CITY ROCKERS
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST
URBAN COMMANDOS
SEPTEMBER 13
9PM START
£2 ON THE DOOR
Punkery with an avant garde twist!
Everything from The Clash to Alex Harvey, via The Sweet. Not a band you can pigeonhole, and we’re always glad to have them.
RUSS TIPPINS
Russ should need no introduction; easily one of the best guitarists around and always brings some surprises to The Tuns.
Led Zeppelin, Dick Dale, Bowie, Hendrix and so many more seem effortless to Russ. Not one to miss.
MAIDEN ENGLAND
The North East’s longest running Iron Maiden band, and for good reason.
GodZZ Of Wor
Jim Clare and the boys return for some more classic rock covers from ZZTop, Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore, Hendrix and more.
Expect some great music, interspersed with fun banter.
