Beans On Toast (Band)

Beans On Toast
Origin	Essex, United Kingdom
Genres	Folk, alternative rock
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Associated acts	Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Johnny Flynn, Laura Marling, Handshake
Website	http://www.myspace.com/sexdrugspolitics

Beans On Toast is a British folk singer. He sings about sex, drugs and politics.

History

Beans On Toast began playing in 2005, rising from the London folk scene. He opened proceedings at Glastonbury Festival in 2007 and has played each year since. He supported Kate Nash at London's Hammersmith Apollo in 2008. Last year he temporarily "morphed into a rap/hip-hop artist and after sacking his band on New Year’s Eve he formed a full on country band for 2010".

He now tours with the seven-piece folk band Handshake who provide backing at all live shows, becoming the 'Beans Experience'. Both recently performed and recorded as part of the Communion collaborations, featuring Lissie, Angus & Julia Stone and Mumford & Sons, due for release later in 2010.

Recording

Beans On Toast released his 50-track 'Standing On A Chair' in 2009, produced by Ben Lovett from Mumford & Sons. It features guest vocals by Emmy The Great, Frank Turner and members of The Holloways, amongst others.

Discography

• Standing On A Chair (23 November 2009)
• Writing on a Wall (December 2010)
• Trying to Tell the Truth (2011)

External links

• Official website