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Adam SlackKelsy KarterRock Tours Gig GuideThe Struts News

Adam Slack and The Bangers sizzling set brings home the bacon!

Way back in 2016, Adam Slack (the exceptionally talented guitarist of local band The Struts) came up with the idea of hosting an end-of-year Green Day Night at Smithy’s Marina Bar in Shardlow. Joining him were longtime friends and former bandmates Natt Webb on drums and Roan Brandt on bass—both key figures from Adam’s teenage bands, Raw and Small Talk.

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Never Mind the Absence: Frank Carter Revives the Sex Pistols’ Glory

We had a front-row seat to the hottest ticket in town and were massively excited for this gig. The band that changed the world – The Sex Pistols (or at least three of them) – were back on the road following three sold out shows in August to raise much-needed funds for Bush Hall in West London. Those gigs went so well that demand for more was high, and they answered the call. Tonight in London was the last of a short UK tour following shows in Nottingham, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.

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Adam SlackKelsy KarterRock Tours Gig GuideThe Struts News

Hairy Dog Extravaganza: Adam Slack and The Bangers Deliver a Rocking Finale to 2023

Friday 29 December 2023 saw the return of Derby’s own Adam Slack, lead guitarist for the Struts and Frontman for his own band The Bangers.  The venue was Derby’s “The Hairy Dog” on Becket Street and the band have made this their end of year performance an annual event for the last few years….one that is widely anticipated,  with fans traveling from far and wide.  

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