The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican

Gigs · Howden

The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican

Saturday 28 November 2026 · Doors 19:30

The Shire Hall, Howden

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The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican is on Saturday 28 November 2026 at The Shire Hall, Howden, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £22, including the booking fee.

The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican's 20th Anniversary Tour: Two decades is too old to quit! Put on yer finest knitted gladrags, style your barnet, put on your dancing shoes and bring your finest singing voices, as we cordially invite you to witness the Greatest Show On Earth (in tank-tops). Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and the Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments. Alan wasn't in the line up when this show was originally announced, now he can make it. Alan! Alan! Alan! To complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable in festival fields and venues up and down the country for their immaculate hair and th...

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