Channelling the sounds of The Byrds, Big Star and The Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as hints of Mojave 3 and The Allah Las, The Hanging Stars mainline the dying embers of the early 70s psychedelic folk and cosmic country scenes.
Winners of the Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award at the UK Americana Awards 2023, the band is comprised of songwriter, singer and guitarist Richard Olson, Sam Ferman on bass, Paulie Cobra on drums, Patrick Ralla on banjo, guitar, keyboards and assorted instruments, with pedal steel courtesy of Joe Harvey-Whyte.
The Hanging Stars have played sold-out shows at The Finsbury in Manor House and London’s The Lexington for an end of year extravaganza. They also shared the stage with Teenage Fanclub at their sold-out show at Islington Assembly Hall, and played at the Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia.
Support comes from Bedford's Sunsinger & the High Seas (duo). Building on a recent support slot for Willy Mason, they make a welcome return to The Bear Club.
“Enough of a hazy, sun-dappled charm to make the capital’s dreariest weather bearable”
“A promising debut from London’s The Hanging Stars, who switch deftly between deliciously sentimental Americana and swaggering psychedelia”
“A hazy desert-dream, nicely sharpened with steely-eyed guitars, Mersey-laced harmonies and just a whiff of the Gun Club”
Doors 7pm / Music 7.45pm / Tickets £15 / £9 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.