Literate, melodic, indie-tinged folk

“The essence of northern kitchen-sink indie at its best”. The Musical Road

“Simon Maggs douses us with folk poetry. Listen now!” Apollo’s Harp

“For fans of indie-folk and those who appreciate music that carries a message.” Rotate Magazine

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A rich blend of carefully crafted, literate, melodic indie-tinged folk, marked by wry lyrical, storytelling rich with themes drawn from everyday life — sometimes tender, sometimes amusing, sometimes satirical, sometimes political, always relatable. Weaving in a little jangly guitar and violin with the occasional touch of kitchen sink drama and protest, inspiration comes from the likes of Paul Heaton, Billy Bragg, The Smiths, Martin Stephenson, John Bramwell and Frank Turner.

Simon Maggs and People Like Us are a Hampshire-based band with roots stretching across the UK. The lineup features Wigan’s Simon Maggs (guitar & vocals) and Gary Winstanley (guitar), Yorkshireman Jon Watkins (drums), and Hampshire locals Kev Smith (bass) and Chris Bluemel (violin & keys) (with occasional appearances from the wider People Like Us family, Mike Vaughan and Dan Street).

Playing as a full band, solo or as stripped back 2 and 3 piece lineups of guitar and violin for smaller venues.

The band’s name is a play on a phrase in the 1960 David Storey kitchen sink novel (and later Lindsay Anderson film) This Sporting Life, celebrating solidarity, community and the ordinary.