Freddie & The Freeloaders https://freddieandthefreeloaders.com/ Rowdy riffs, real ale and even rowdier gigs en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:04:56 GMT Last Call, Last Riff: The 20-Minute Rule That Decides a Rowdy Gig https://freddieandthefreeloaders.com/last-call-last-riff-20-minute-rule/ https://freddieandthefreeloaders.com/last-call-last-riff-20-minute-rule/ An opinionated look at why the final 20 minutes of a live set make or break a rowdy night, drawn from our own 2026 shows and conversations with UK grassroots promoters. Includes practical takeaways, encore traps and the fine art of leaving a room wanting one more pint. Freddie & The Freeloaders Behind the Scenes Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:59:11 GMT Ten Boozers Worth a Sweaty Shirt: The Post-Gig Pint Rankings 2026 https://freddieandthefreeloaders.com/post-gig-pint-rankings-2026/ https://freddieandthefreeloaders.com/post-gig-pint-rankings-2026/ A deeply unscientific ranking of the UK pubs and taprooms that turn a good gig night into a great one. Judged on real ale, proximity to grassroots venues, crowd rowdiness and whether the landlord blinks at a sweat-soaked band shirt. Freddie & The Freeloaders Gig Guides Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:59:11 GMT