Live Music: A Band Named Brian + Crash Tonic

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

Down By Here | Swansea

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Live Music: A Band Named Brian + Crash Tonic
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Singer songwriter Brian Madigan (AKA a Band named Brian) is on a two wheeled mission to save the planet. Accompanied by violinist Rob Whale, they cycle from venue to venue, raising awareness – and spirits – through the medium of song. Two parts Billy Bragg to one Part Levellers, with a touch of Johnny Cash and a side order of Beans on Toast: you’ll laugh, you’ll cry… you may even dance!
Brian’s songs and the stories behind them are crammed full of passion, wit and wisdom. His influences are wide-ranging, but his voice is very much his own. Combining social comment with humour, the material is hard-hitting yet relatable. Brian’s shows are at once intimate, challenging and great fun. Whether in a pub, arts venue or on a theatre stage, Brian instantly engages his audience and takes them on a journey of self-discovery.
A renowned composer, performer and educator, Brian has appeared on drums with alt-folk maestros ‘Rivers of England’, folk-rock supergroup ‘Madigan’ and psych-acoustic legends ‘Wise Wound’, amongst others. Composing credits include film, advertising, theatre, dance and digital media. But Brian’s purest form of self-expression remains song writing. And the best way to experience that is to catch him live.
Support comes from Crash Tonic , who hail from a small off-grid community on the outskirts of Gower where ancient woodlands, dark nights and slower rhythms of life shape the music. Rooted in British and American folk traditions, their songs are filled with harmonies and tell stark, intimate stories of drifting sailors, restless lovers, and solitary wanderers searching for meaning beyond the noise of the modern world.
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Down By Here, 210 High Street,Swansea, United Kingdom

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