Ducking Punches

Originally the solo acoustic project of guitarist and vocalist Dan Allen as an outlet for his continued songwriting when his previous band split up, Ducking Punches would eventually evolve into a five-piece. With Allen a regular of the U.K. punk scene (and particularly in his hometown of Norwich), it wasn't long before his self-titled debut release saw the light of day in mid-2010. A collection of acoustic anthems that drew inspiration from the likes of Frank Turner and Billy Bragg, as well as the roots of British folk, the album signaled the folk-punk path that Allen's outfit...