It's #BandcampFriday (when Bandcamp waive their share and pass the funds directly on to artists)! We're looking forward to Ends of the Earth, but if you've been waiting to fill out your collection, today's a great day to support music! thelongestjohns.bandcamp.com #TheLongestJohns #IndependentMusic

Help us fund our new album and merch, and get your hands on new stuff at the earliest convenience! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the... #TheLongestJohns #Kickstarter #FolkMusic #NewAlbum #NewMusic

Have you given a listen to White Squall by the mighty Stan Rogers yet? Hop on over to youtube and check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVnR... #TheLongestJohns #StanRogers #Winter #FolkMusic

ENDS OF THE EARTH TOUR! Reminder that THIS MAY we are coming to Dublin Belfast Liverpool Lancaster Glasgow Newcastle Manchester Leeds Oxford Cardiff Exeter Southampton Cambridge London Nottingham and Bristol and want to see YOU there! www.thelongestjohns.com/live #TheLongestJohns #LiveMusic #Gigs

What is he thinking🤔 (aside from 'yes, I should go check out that album Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...) #TheLongestJohns #FolkMusic #EotE #Kickstarter #NewMusic

After a short post-holiday hiatus @homefreeguys.bsky.social are back with a dynamic animated video for a cover of @thelongestjohns.bsky.social “Nantucket”. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPVr...

If you're wondering what's the best way to help our new album's Kickstarter campaign: get LOUD! Share the art, tell your friends, show your cat, show your friend's cat the artwork... word of mouth is the best thing you can do! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the... #TheLongestJohns #NewAlbum #Folk

Ja teniu aquí el tema “Xup Xup”, un nou avançament del disc “Vatua l’Olla!” que traurem l’11 de Febrer!! Hem comptat amb l'ajuda de Roger Pascual al clarinet, Pablo Martín al trombó i Josep Puigdollers a la bateria com a proveïdors de jezz i de'n Jordi i la Sam per cedir-nos la seva cuina ♥️

Checking on the Kickstarter after one day and.. oh my. Oh goodness.TLJ fans, we were not familiar with your game. We're on the cusp of halfway already, and blown away by your support! Thank you, please keep sharing and showing your fellow music fans! ❤️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/the... #FolkMusic

We're heading to Birmingham in September for Moseley Folk & Arts Festival! It's their 20th anniversary and we're delighted to help celebrate it in such a stunning 🌳woodland location🌳 Get your tickets, and we'll see you there! moseleyfolk.co.uk #TheLongestJohns #Livemusic #Festivals #FolkMusic

And alongside that (extremely cool) Kickstarter news, we've got a new video for Stan Rogers' White Squall that premieres at 6pm UTC! Click yourself on over to Youtube to catch that www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVnR... #TheLongestJohns #FolkMusic #StanRogers #Shanty

The Kickstarter is now LIVE! Please head on over and take a look at everything on offer!, all adorned with the stunning artwork of James Stokoe (@stokhoie on instagram) www.kickstarter.com/projects/the... #TheLongestJohns #Kickstarter #NewAlbum #NewMusic #Folk

The i's have been dotted, the t's all crossed, and tomorrow we start our embarkation for the Ends of the Earth! The Kickstarter goes live in about 24 hours, so please make ready to join us on this next musical adventure: www.kickstarter.com/projects/the... #TheLongestJohns #EotE #NewAlbum

We've had a big Pieces of EIght merch drop to replenish the shop! There's such treats as: -CD -Vinyl -Coin -Dice -and Songbook! shop.thelongestjohns.com #TheLongestJohns #Merch #PiecesOfEight #Shanty

AHOY! We're putting together a Kickstarter for our next album, and we hope you're ready to join us! More info next week... 🦛🐊🐍🏝️ #TheLongestJohns #Kickstarter #NewAlbum #FolkMusic #Shanty

Something streamge is coming... We've got a singing stream starting SOON! In which there will be some exciting new news for you to hear, in amongst the regular songs and chat! Do stop on by... www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZFf... #TheLongestJohns #FolkMusic #Singing #Livestream

ALRIGHT THEN! This May we are going to Dublin Belfast Liverpool Lancaster Glasgow Newcastle Manchester Leeds Oxford Cardiff Exeter Southampton Cambridge London Nottingham Bristol and YOU can too! www.thelongestjohns.com/live #TheLongestJohns #LiveMusic #Shanty #Folk #EotE2026

You might want to keep an eye on our Youtube channel this Wednesday.. there's our usual stream, but we might have some more exciting news to go with it #TheLongestJohns #Livestream #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #Shanty

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We're giving 2025 one last look before we move fully into the excitement of the year ahead! Stop on by the Youtube at 6pm UTC, why don't you! youtu.be/STPogxTUrzk #TheLongestJohns #FolkMusic #Shanty #EndsOfTheEarth

Its the end of the year! As usual, here's a playlist of some of the songs we've been listening to. Have a great 2026 and maybe we'll see you at a show! open.spotify.com/playlist/6Xz... #TheLongestJohns #NewYears #Playlist #2026

Point your ears towards the In Tune Christmas Special on BBC Radio 3 at 5pm UK time today, if you please! There's a FEAST of live performances to get you in the festive spirit, including ourselves! #TheLongestJohns #Radio3 #BBC #ChristmasSpecial #InTune

Are you in the USA and would like people to think you saw TLJ on tour (whether you did or didn't. We won't tell) Well tour shirts and hoodies from last years epic Voyage Tour are now half price and need to gooooo! Go and grab yours from our store now! Last few remaining! shop-us.thelongestjohns.com

It's Toursday, tell your friends! The perfect gift for anyone who appreciates a good show (it can even be you, treat yourself) Site's had a bit of a graphical revamp too, and is looking rather pretty www.thelongestjohns.com/live International dates, as ever, to follow! #TheLongestJohns #UKTour

Come on over to Youtube imminently for our final singing stream of the year! Who dusted off the Christmas jumper? Who brought nibbles? Will there be enough room at the table?! youtube.com/live/r3gheaK... #TheLongestJohns #Livestream #Folk #Shanty #Christmas2025

Our contribution to the Annual Christmas Song Collection has been submitted, so now you get to enjoy! We're Sailing Home for Christmas youtu.be/fXKJmJsinis #TheLongestJohns #Shanty #Christmas #Holiday #ChrisRea

It's our last livestream of the year! This Wednesday, drop in to youtube and make yourself cosy for some seasonal singing and fireside* chat! youtube.com/live/r3gheaK... *there will not be a fire** #TheLongestJohns #Livestream #Folk #Shanty #Music **if all goes according to plan

If you've encountered these, or other, acronyms, then be mindful! Other warning signs: -putting extra weevils on your bread -standing with one knee on low fenceposts -saltpork for lunch again -boss wears big hat, calls you "scurvy dog" -browsing gig lists - www.thelongestjohns.com/live

THE MAGNIFICENT 🌟RETURN🌟 OF TOURSDAY! We're hitting the road in 2026 and can't wait to sing with you and your friends www.thelongestjohns.com/live 👉INTERNATIONAL DATES ARE PENDING👈 #TheLongestJohns #Tour #LiveMusic #Gigs #Folk #Shanty #EoTE2026

Last Christmas, we gave you a Wreck but the very next week, it started to leak. This year, to bring you some cheer we're Sailing Home for Christmas (Christmas) www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXKJ... #TheLongestJohns #Christmas #Whamageddon #Cover #Christmas2025

URGENT WARNING! Are YOUR friends or children (or children's friends?!) communicating with inscrutable acronyms? They may be addicted to SHANTIES! Use this handy guide to decipher their messages before it's TOO LATE and turn them in at your nearest Longest Johns gig! www.thelongestjohns.com/live

It's the Jingliest, Jammiest time of year! We're about to shant the faces off the Jingle Jam and invite YOU🫵 to come and watch, sing along, and GIVE GENEROUSLY! www.twitch.tv/yogscast jinglejam.tiltify.com @yogscast.com #TheLongestJohns #JingleJam #Shanty #Charity #Yogscast

Come and see us LIVE in 2026 www.thelongestjohns.com/live You can get tickets NOW for our next big tour, which we guarantee will be an unforgettable time! #TheLongestJohns #EOTE2026 #LiveMusic #Folk #Shanty

TICKETS ON SALE FROM TOMORROW! Sorry to shout but we're -very- excited about this one, and want you to be too. From 10am UTC tomorrow, you can get your hands on tickets for The Ends of the Earth tour (int'l dates to follow!). So be ready to do that! #TheLongestJohns #EOTE2026 #Gigs #Folk #Shanty

We managed to grab our dear friends Kimber's Men for a song while they were passing through Bristol, and here's what we did! Nothing fancy, just six voices and a mic. Enjoy ❤️ youtu.be/-h72GejbgJ8 #TheLongestJohns #KimbersMen #Shanty #Folk #Harmony

Get on that mailing list quick (or join the Discord) for that presale code, to be the first to get your hands on tickets for The Ends of the Earth tour, coming in 2026! bio.site/TheLongestJo... Int'l dates will follow, so don't worry! #TheLongestJohns #EndsOfTheEarth #LiveMusic #Gigs #Tour

Next year we go to THE ENDS OF THE EARTH! Presale goes live TOMORROW 10am, code available through our mailing list (bio.site/TheLongestJo...) and Discord community This is just the start of the news (international dats to follow) so keep your eyes here for more... #TheLongestJohns #Tour #LiveMusic

Next year we go to THE ENDS OF THE EARTH! Presale goes live TOMORROW 10am, code available through our mailing list (bio.site/TheLongestJo...) and Discord community This is just the start of the news (international dats to follow) so keep your eyes here for more... #TheLongestJohns #Tour #LiveMusic

What’s this? I came here for sea shanties, what’s this new-world guitar filth? Well it’s Robbie’s side project with members of Skinny Lister and Mad Sin. Their debut self-titled EP is out now on 7” vinyl (and streaming). Check their instagram page @BEECHWOODKNIVES for where to get your mitts on one!

Found a delightful recording of Parting Glass with Natalie Holmes that we did back on the Pieces of Eight tour! Longer versions available as permitted by various platforms #TheLongestJohns #NatalieHolmes #Acapella #PartingGlass #Harmonies

As a little Wednesday bonus, we've put the enjoyable outtakes from filming Paddy Lay Back up on Youtube (and in LANDSCAPE!) for your convenience! Go check 'em out! youtu.be/xFMM_UQVnLc #TheLongestJohns #Outtakes #BehindTheScenes #Funny #Highlights

As we ready ourselves for a little Winter hibernation, there will soon be *rather exciting* news about our plans for 2026. If you'd like to be sure you don't miss out, please head on through and subscribe to our mailing list! bio.site/TheLongestJo... #TheLongestJohns #Folk #Shanty #Music #2026

It's Just the Songs! A condensed musical blast of all the songs taken from our last livestream, for you to listen back through! And don't forget we also provide the streams in Podcast form too! youtu.be/wigeFoFVWM0 #TheLongestJohns #Livestream #Folk #Shanty #Music

desertbus.org/2025/prize/V... This is our VERY LAST giveaway of the Desert Bus for Hope 2025 run! And it's definitely worth the wait. This 1:1 scale FF7 Buster Sword replica is finally up for grabs, and if you want a chance to win...then donate $7.77 or multiples thereof by 11:45am PST!!

HEY🫵! Do you have a bit of change rattling around in your virtual pocket? We'd love to send you over to www.twitch.tv/desertbus who are closing out their 19th marathon, raising money for Child's Play Charity! Go wish them well and give if you can!❤️ @desertbus.org #DesertBus #Charity

I've no idea what a Sletter is but we've got a new one, and if you'd like to know more about it, you can subscribe to our mailing list through the bio site and make sure to get all the important news when it drops! Which.. will be soon👀 bio.site/TheLongestJo... #TheLongestJohns #Folk #Shanty

Is this the real stream? (yes) Is this just fantasy? (no, see previous answer) Caught in a landslide (oh my goodness, hold right there, I'm calling emergency services) www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-uh... #TheLongestJohns #Livestream #FolkMusic #Shanty #Singing

Bit of a special unboxing of the Pieces of Eight vinyl release here (headphone warning), which if you've survived, you can get your own from the store! shop.thelongestjohns.com #TheLongestJohns #PiecesOfEIght #FolkMusic #Shanty #Vinyl

I see a llittle silhouetto of a stream... Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you tune in on Wednesday? www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-uh... #TheLongestJohns #Livestream #FolkMusic #Shanty