‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ is the 22nd album from Marianne Faithfull and was recorded in December 2007 in NYC at the famous Sear Sound recording studio. It’s the third album of Marianne’s to be produced by Hal Willner (the others being ‘Strange Weather’ and ‘Blazing Away’).

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Marianne and Hal have been close friends since they met, back in 1982, and have worked together on many different project over the years, most recently on three songs from Marianne’s acclaimed last album ‘Before The Poison’, but ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ is a collection of songs written by others and interpreted by Marianne.

When ‘Strange Weather’ was released in 1987, it was quickly hailed as one of Marianne’s finest recordings, so this time around the challenge was high: Marianne and Hal had to make an album that was at least as good. Both artists have risen to the challenge beautifully: they achieve a timeless recording.

All the songs have been chosen by Marianne and Hal, and range from Billie Holiday’s “Solitude” to “The Crane Wife” by current band The Decemberists. Other tracks are “Sing Me Back Home” by Merle Haggard, “Children of Stone” by Espers, the title track “Easy Come, Easy Go Blues” by Bessie Smith, Morrissey’s “Dear God Please Help Me”, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles “Ohh Baby Baby”, Dolly Parton’s “Down from Dover” and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s “Salvation”.

‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ also includes some interesting guest vocalists; Keith Richards appears on the aforementioned “Sing Me Back Home”, Anthony Hegarty on “Ohh Baby Baby” and Jarvis Cocker on Sondheims’s “Somewhere”.

Other guest appearances on the album come from Rufus Wainwright who contributes vocals to the powerful “Children of Stone” while his aunt and mother; Kate and Anna McGarrigle enchant on the “The Flandyke Shore”.

Warren Ellis plays his magic violin on three songs, and Nick Cave lends some vocals to “The Crane Wife”. Sean Lennon and Teddy Thompson play guitar on a couple of the tracks, and Chan Marshall of Cat Power harmonizes on “Hold On, Hold On”.

The album was recorded live in the oldest recording studio in Manhattan, the famous Sear Sound. The arrangements are by Cohen Bernstein and Weinberg Goldstein and were done specifically for Marianne. The string and horn sections were led by L. Picket, and the band includes Marc Ribot, Greg Cohen, Rob Burger, Barry Reynolds and Jim White.

Very few takes were needed, in fact some of the songs were done in a single take (London sound engineers in the 60s use to call her Marianne ‘one take’ Faithfull). There are very few overdubs on this recording.

The Tour

After the launch of the album, a short tour of the main capital cities of Europe will take place throughout in the spring of 2009. Marianne will recreate ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ onstage using the same band as the recording sessions, complete with a horn and string section. As well as the new material, Marianne will be performing a selection of hits from her rich back catalogue; all in all, it promises to be a fantastic show.

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To celebrate this year’s festivities, Teddy Thompson and family will perform an incredibly special one off Christmas Show Wednesday December 17th, 2008 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.

Tickets go on sale October 29th. Proceeds will be donated to Amnesty International.

Joined by some very special guests, it will be the first time the Thompson Family have performed together in concert, and one of the year’s undoubted highlights. The full line up will be announced shortly.

“We aim to put on a beautiful night of music that will benefit those in need all over the world,” Teddy said. “Amnesty are a great organisation who fight poverty and suffering all year round.”

His mother Linda added: “Tis the season to sing, dance and give a little to those less fortunate than ourselves.”

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After playing an electrifying sold-out show at London’s Scala earlier this month, Teddy Thompson and his crackerjack band headline a major UK tour next January and February finishing at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire February 12th, 2009.

Currently touring the UK as special guest to James Blunt, Teddy will perform songs from his acclaimed top ten album ‘A Piece Of What You Need’, produced by Marius De Vries and songs from his earlier albums including the wonderful ‘Separate Ways’.

“The Things I Do” single is set for release January 19th, 2009.

Teddy Thompson 2009 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

Texan singer-songwriter Tift Merritt will support on all dates.

January 2009
Sat 17th CORK, Opera House
Mon 19th NOTTINGHAM, Rescue Rooms
Tue 20th CARDIFF, Glee Club.
Wed 21st EXETER, Phoenix
Thu 22nd BRIGHTON, Concorde 2
Sat 24th NORWICH, Arts Centre
Sun 25th YORK, Duchess
Mon 26th STOCKTON, The Arc
Thu 29th ABERDEEN, Lemon Tree
Fri 30th EDINBURGH, Queens Hall

February 2009
Sun 1st MANCHESTER, Academy
Mon 2nd SHEFFIELD, Memorial Hall
Wed 4th BRISTOL, Thekla
Thu 5th CAMBRIDGE, Junction
Sat 7th BIRMINGHAM, Town Hall
Sun 8th DURHAM, Gala
Mon 9th BELFAST, Spring & Airbrake
Tue 10th DUBLIN, Vicar Street
Thu 12th LONDON, Shepherds Bush Empire

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Will Young is punching up some big numbers with new single “Changes”. After an incredible 10,000 plays on UK radio, the track is #1 in the national airplay chart and #4 in the regional airplay charts. We’re expecting a top ten chart entry this weekend, with CD, video and digital bundle formats still to come on Monday. Listen out for Will on Jonathan Ross’ Radio 2 show this weekend. He also plays London’s Cadogan Hall next Thursday September 25th, 2008.

Stereophonics‘ new single “You’re My Star” received an exclusive first spin on Chris Moyles’ breakfast show Wednesday morning. Kelly was on top form despite coming straight from the band’s show at L.A.’s Henry Fonda theatre. Just a few more stops to go on the North American tour now, with the UK tour kicking off in December.

Primal Scream were the big winners at last night’s Vodafone Live Music Awards, scooping two prizes: “Best Live Act” and “Outstanding Contribution to Live Music”.

Mark Ronson, modelling a fantastic new pair of specs, walked away with “Best Live Male”, while Will Young and Primal Scream got the night’s biggest cheers for their performances.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss were also winners last night, as the acclaimed duo were awarded “Album of the Year” and “Group of the Year” at Nashville’s Annual Americana Music Awards.

Anyone spotted Bill Bailey in the dole queue yet? Mark Ronson has pinched his seat on Never Mind The Buzzcocks for the new season opener, airing Thursday October 2nd on BBC2. Mark was great fun when he appeared as a guest in the last series, this should be even better.

Ship ahoy! Martha Wainwright is preparing for her October UK tour with a trip to Greenland, courtesy of the Cape Farewell project. Joining a crew that includes KT Tunstall, Feist, Jarvis Cocker and Robyn Hitchcock, Martha will see the impact of global warming at close quarters. New single “Comin’ Tonight” is out November 3rd, 2008.

Never ones to be outdone, Guillemots are planning a bit of potholing on their upcoming UK tour. The band play a series of unconventional November dates in caves, libraries and converted cinemas. Before then, it’s Wednesday’s premier of Simon Pegg’s new film How To Lose Friends & Alienate People, with the band playing the rooftop after party at Shoreditch House. New double A-side single “Kriss Kross / Clarion” is out Monday.

Teddy Thompson starts his UK tour next week, playing four headline dates before heading off to join James Blunt on his October arena tour. More Teddy headline dates coming up in January.

We think Aimee Mann should be made an honorary Englishwoman, after listing Elton John and Boddingtons as two of her greatest passions on ITV1’s “Soundtrack To My Life” last night. She gave a great interview, and also performed “Freeway” from her latest album. “@#%&! Smilers”. Look out for UK headline dates in October.

Aimee’s not the only one recognising her heroes – our very own Paolo Nutini is one of only twelve Celtic fanatics featured in the club’s forthcoming “Celtic Opus”. Half a metre square and weighing in at a massive 30kg, you’re going to need a big coffee table for this one!

Finally, look out for Dave Edmunds‘ greatest hits album out Monday September 22, 2008. He also performs as a special guest at Joe Brown’s 50th anniversary concert, taking place Wednesday at the Royal Albert Hall.

MBC 2008 Live Schedule

Aimee Mann

OCTOBER
22nd MANCHESTER, Academy
23rd SHEFFIELD, Leadmill
24th LONDON, indigO2
26th GLASGOW, Old Fruit Market

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Beth Rowley

OCTOBER
Wed 22nd BRISTOL, St Georges
Thur 23rd LONDON, St James Piccadilly
Sat 25th MANCHESTER, Royal Northern College Of Music
Mon 27th CARDIFF, Glee Club
Tues 28th BIRMINGHAM, Glee Club
Wed 29th GLASGOW, Oran Mor
Thur 30th EDINBURGH, Cabaret Voltaire
Fri 31st GATESHEAD, The Sage

NOVEMBER
Sun 2nd DERBY, The Royal
Mon 3rd LEEDS, City Varieties
Wed 5th BRIGHTON, Old Market
Thu 6th PORTSMOUTH, Wedgewood Rooms

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Dave Edmunds

September 24th LONDON, Royal Albert Hall (Joe Brown 50th Anniversary Concert)

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Duffy

November
Mon 24th DUBLIN, Olympia
Tue 25th BELFAST, George’s Market
Fri 28th LEEDS, Academy
Sat 29th MANCHESTER, Apollo
Sun 30th MANCHESTER, Apollo

December
Tue 2nd GLASGOW, Academy
Wed 3rd NEWCASTLE, Academy
Thu 4th WOLVERHAMPTON, Wolves Civic
Fri 5th WOLVERHAMPTON, Wolves Civic
Sun 7th NEWPORT, Newport Centre
Mon 8th LONDON, Brixton Academy
Tue 9th LONDON, Brixton Academy

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Guillemots

SEPTEMBER
26th LONDON, Royal Albert Hall, Orange RockCorps

NOVEMBER
Fri 7th BIRMINGHAM, Custard Factory (Gigbeth)
Sat 8th BATH, Pavilion Theatre
Sun 9th YORK, The Duchess
Tue 11th INVERNESS, Eden Court
Wed 12th MIDDLESBROUGH, Empire
Thu 13th EDINBURGH, Picture House
Sat 15th LANCASTER, Lancaster Library
Sun 16th SHEFFIELD, Plug
Mon 17th BRADFORD, St Georges Hall
Wed 19th LISKEARD, Carnglaze Caverns
Thu 20th FALMOUTH, Princess Pavilion
Fri 21st PORTSMOUTH, Pyramids Centre
Sat 22nd BRIGHTON, St Georges
Mon 24th DERBY, Assembly Rooms
Tue 25th CAMBRIDGE, Junction
Wed 26th LONDON, Barbican

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James Blunt

October
3rd CARDIFF, Cardiff International Arena
4th SHEFFIELD, Arena
6th NOTTINGHAM, Arena
7th BIRMINGHAM, National Indoor Arena
8th MANCHESTER, Manchester Evening News Arena
10th GLASGOW, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
11th ABERDEEN, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
13TH NEWCASTLE, Arena
14th LONDON, O2 Arena

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Jersey Budd

OCTOBER
10th WREXHAM, Wrexham University
18th EXETER, Phoenix (supporting The Rifles)
19th PLYMOUTH, The Hub (supporting The Rifles)
20th PORTSMOUTH, Wedgewood Rooms (supporting The Rifles)
21st CAMBRDIGE, Junction(supporting The Rifles)
23rd SWANSEA, Sin City (supporting The Rifles)
24th LONDON, This Feeling (acoustic)
25th GLOUCESTER, Guildhall (supporting The Rifles)
26th LEICESTER, Charlotte
27th BRISTOL, Thekla (supporting The Rifles)
28th GLASGOW, King Tut¹s
29th MANCHESTER, Roadhouse
30th LONDON, Borderline

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Little Lost David

SEPTEMBER
18th LEICESTER, FireBug (Supporting Mick Turner)
19th GLASGOW, King Tuts
22nd LEEDS, The Faversham (Supporting Neil Halstead)
23rd LONDON, The Troubadour (Supporting Liam Gerner)

OCTOBER
14th YORK, Fibbers (Supporting John Power)
15th LONDON, Amersham Arms (Supporting Dag för Dag)

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Martha Wainwright

October
Sun 19th SHEFFIELD, Plug
Mon 20th BRISTOL, Colston Hall
Wed 22nd EDINBURGH, Picture House
Thu 23rd MIDDLESBROUGH, Empire
Fri 24th WARWICK, Arts Centre
Sat 25th BRIGHTON, St. Georges Hall
Mon 27th CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange
Tue 28th LONDON, Roundhouse
Thu 30th LIVERPOOL, Symphony Hall
Fri 31st BELFAST, Opera House

November
Sun 2nd DUBLIN, Olympia
Mon 3rd NOTTINGHAM, Rock City
Tue 4th OXFORD, Town Hall
Wed 5th PORTSMOUTH, Pyramids

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Primal Scream

NOVEMBER
16th BELFAST, St George¹s Market
17th DUBLIN, Olympia
20th OXFORD, Academy
21st CARDIFF, University
23rd BRISTOL, Academy
24th SOUTHAMPTON, Guildhall
25th READING, Hexagon
27th NOTTINGHAM, Rock City
28th LONDON, Hammersmith Apollo
30th NORWICH, UEA

DECEMBER
1st SHEFFIELD, Academy
2nd BRIGHTON, Dome
4th BIRMINGHAM, Academy
5th CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange
8th LEEDS, Academy
9th NEWCASTLE, Academy
11th LIVERPOOL, Academy
12th MANCHESTER, Apollo
13th GLASGOW, SECC

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Simply Red

December
3rd LONDON, O2 Arena

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Stereophonics

DECEMBER
TUE 2nd GLASGOW, SECC
WED 3rd GLASGOW, SECC
THU 4th ABERDEEN, AECC
SAT 6th CARDIFF, International Arena
SUN 7th CARDIFF, International Arena
TUE 9th LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena
WED 10th MANCHESTER, MEN Arena
FRI 12th NEWCASTLE, Metro Radio Arena
SAT 13th NOTTINGHAM, Trent Arena
MON 15th BIRMINGHAM, NIA
TUE 16th BRIGHTON, Brighton Centre
WED 17th BOURNEMOUTH, International Centre
FRI 19th SHEFFIELD, Arena
SAT 20th LONDON, O2 Arena

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Teddy Thompson

SEPTEMBER
24th BIRMINGHAM, Glee Club
25th GLASGOW, Oran Mor
26th MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge

OCTOBER
2nd LONDON, Scala

3rd CARDIFF, CIA (Supporting James Blunt)
4th SHEFFIELD, Arena (Supporting James Blunt)
6th NOTTINGHAM, Arena (Supporting James Blunt)
7th BIRMINGHAM, NIA (Supporting James Blunt)
8th MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (Supporting James Blunt)
10th GLASGOW, SECC (Supporting James Blunt)
11th ABERDEEN, AECC (Supporting James Blunt)
13th NEWCASTLE, Arena (Supporting James Blunt)
14th LONDON, O2 Arena (Supporting James Blunt)

JANUARY
Sat 17th CORK, Opera House
Mon 19th NOTTINGHAM, Rescue Rooms
Tue 20th CARDIFF, Glee Club
Wed 21st EXETER, Phoenix
Thu 22nd BRIGHTON, Concorde 2
Sat 24th NORWICH, Arts Centre
Sun 25th YORK, Duchess
Mon 26th STOCKTON, The Arc

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Will Young

September
25th LONDON, Cadogan Hall

November
16th NEWCASTLE, City Hall
17th HARROGATE, International Centre
18th LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic
20th GLASGOW, Royal Concert Hall
23rd MANCHESTER, Apollo
24th MANCHESTER, Apollo
25th SHEFFIELD, City Hall
27th OXFORD, New Theatre
28th NOTTINGHAM, Royal Concert Hall
30th PORTSMOUTH, Guildhall

December
1st BRISTOL, Colston Hall
3rd IPSWICH, Regent Theatre
4th BRIGHTON, Dome
5th CARDIFF, St David¹s Hall
7th BIRMINGHAM, Symphony Hall
8th BIRMINGHAM, Symphony Hall
9th PLYMOUTH, Pavillions
11th BOURNEMOUTH, International Centre
12th LONDON, Roundhouse
13th LONDON, Roundhouse

~ MBC ~

Teddy Thompson’s new video for his excellent single “In My Arms,” is on YouTube. The single is off of his latest album ‘A Piece of What You Need’, released through Verve Forecast.

Watch “In My Arms” video

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Don’t miss Teddy on tour in the States!

For this tour, Teddy invited the New York-based group The Grey Race to join him as his backing band. The group is comprised of bassist Jeff Hill (who has played on Thompson’s last two albums and is Rufus Wainwright’s longtime bassist), Ethan Eubanks on drums, and Jon Darling on guitar. Rounding out the lineup will be Ben Stivers on keyboards.

Tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed!

08.20.08 – Gravity Lounge – Charlottesville, VA
08.22.08 – Windjammer – Isle of Palms, SC *
08.23.08 – NC Museum of Art – Raleigh, NC *
09.04.08 – Visulite Theater – Carlotte, NC *
09.05.08 – Grey Eagle – Asheville, NC *
09.06.08 – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA *
09.07.08 – Workplay – Birmingham, AL *
09.18.08 – Coronet Theater – Los Angeles, CA
09.19.08 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA

* with Tift Merritt

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Teddy Thompson has released his fourth studio album, ‘A Piece Of What You Need’ – which includes one my favorite songs released in 2008, “In My Arms”.

I’ve been intrigued by Teddy Thompson, not only because of his talent, but because of his ability to capture a rustic and classic sound that has subtly eased into the realm of mainstream music.

It’s also good to see true musicianship is still alive and well in the 21st century. Sometimes it’s difficult to see musical camaraderie amongst the commercialization of music. Teddy is the son of musicians Richard and Linda Thompson and over the years has collaborated – and harmonized – with both of his parents, Rufus and Martha Wainwright and many others. In my opinion, he is a great example of what true musicianship is.

Read the exclusive interview for Band Weblogs:

Jenny May: Where have you found to be the best place to write songs?

Teddy Thompson: I find that the place has little to do with it, it’s the state of mind. I don’t get a lot of writing done at home but that’s because I’m traveling a lot and when I am home it’s relaxation time. So, as long as I put my mind to it and sit down to work, I can be anywhere. It does end up being hotel rooms an awful lot.

Is there a show that you played that stands out as being a favorite?

I’ve had wonderful moments on stage but I’m always sort of waiting for the great performance to come. Where everything goes brilliantly and I have a transcendent experience. It hasn’t quite happened yet so I’m still waiting for my favorite show…

You’ve worked with many wonderful artists over the years. Are there times when they’ve inspired you when coming up with song/music ideas? If so, how did their inspiration effect your music?

Yes, it’s hard to say exactly how that works. I think it’s mostly subliminal for me. We naturally absorb what’s going on around us and later on it may influence your own writing.

With the artists that you’ve worked with, there seems to be a warm community of family and friends around you which reminds me of the Carter/Cash years – something that I don’t seen very often in music. How do you think camaraderie amongst musicians has changed throughout the years?

It’s great to have friends and family in the same business, I can’t imagine what it would be like to be the only musical person in your town and family as is the case for most musicians.. But as far as a musical community, there have certainly been lots of those – LA’s Laurel Canyon in the 70’s must have been pretty cool!

Is there a musical genre that you would one day like to venture into that you haven’t yet?

I’d like to make a traditional folk record someday.

Do you enjoy solitude?

Very much. I find it hard to spend an extended period of time with anyone.

Do you prefer romantic or political songs?

Romantic.

Who would you like to record with that you haven’t yet?

Nobody living. LOADS of dead people! Some sort of undead jam session would be really great.

Who is your favorite male/female duet and which song?

At the moment it’s Robert Plant and Alison Krauss doing that Everly Bros song.

You’ve had songs in movies – have you ever acted in any films?

NO, acting is like, totally hard.

Any projects planned outside of music?

I am working on decorating my new apartment.

What is your idea of the best way to chill out at the end of a long tour?

I always think that it would be good to take a real vacation on a beach somewhere and truly relax but inevitably, I just want to spend time at home after being away so long.

Who is your favorite country artist of all time?

Hank Williams.

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“This is a happy record,” Teddy Thompson says of his new album ‘A Piece of What You Need’. “Well, maybe not happy, but upbeat. Actually, maybe not upbeat, but it does have some up-tempo songs! Anyway, it’s as close as I’ve gotten to making the record I’ve always wanted to make.”

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‘A Piece of What You Need’ is out now, via Verve Forecast.

Indeed, happy or not, ‘A Piece of What You Need’, Teddy Thompson’s fourth album overall and his third for Verve, is the London-born, New York-based artist’s most ambitious and accomplished effort to date, showcasing his formidable vocal, songwriting and guitar talents while venturing into rewarding new musical and lyrical territory.

Download the superb “In My Arms” MP3

Thompson’s trademark blend of catchy songcraft, pensive emotional insight and good-natured black humor is present on such new tunes as “In My Arms,” “What’s This?!!,” “Don’t Know What I Was Thinking” and the bittersweetly fatalistic “Turning the Gun On Myself.”

The album’s effortless pop sensibility is matched by a playful sonic palette that incorporates such aural surprises as the careening brass band on “Can’t Sing Straight” and “One of These Days,” or the Hitchcockian orchestral rushes that haunt the cinematic “Jonathan’s Book.”

‘A Piece of What You Need’ is a landmark for an artist whose creative restlessness continues to yield deeply compelling musical results. Thompson’s sense of purpose — and sense of humor — are reflected in the song title that provides the album’s name.

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The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Teddy Thompson is currently on an unusual 23-date solo tour.

Playing at venues off the beaten track, he’ll perform songs from his eagerly awaited forthcoming LP produced by Marius De Vries (Rufus Wainwright, David Gray) as well as material from his acclaimed albums ‘Separate Ways’ and ‘Upfront and Down Low’.

Teddy Thompson April/May 2008 UK and Ireland tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Teddy Thompson’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

April 10th: Crane Lane – Cork, Ireland
April 11th: Wilton’s Music Hall – London, UK (MOJO MAGAZINE NIGHT)
April 12th: Spring & Airbrake – Belfast, Ireland
April 14th: Roisin Dubh – Galway, Ireland
April 16th: Fired Arts – Fort William, Scotland
April 17th: Eden Court – Inverness, Scotland
April 18th: Woodlands – Stornaway, Scotland
April 19th: Ceilidh Place – Ullapool, Scotland
April 21st: Theatre – Perth, Scotland
April 22nd: Cabaret Voltaire – Edinburgh, Scotland
April 23rd: Cafe Drummonds – Aberdeen, Scotland
April 24th: Garrison Theatre – Shetland, Scotland
April 26th: The Sage – Gateshead, UK
April 27th: Academy – Liverpool, UK
April 28th: Little Civic – Wolverhampton, UK
April 29th: The Charlotte – Leicester, UK
May 1st: Memorial Hall – Sheffield, UK
Mat 2nd: Arts Centre – Norwich, UK

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