Legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter, Robin Trower, has confirmed a 13-date October UK tour that starts at The Waterfront in Norwich on September 30th September.  Special guest on all shows is Stevie Nimmo. Tickets for all concerts, priced £25, can be ordered from the 24 Hour Box Office: 0844 478 0898 or booked online from thegigcartel.com. Tickets are on sale from Wednesday, April 6th.

Tour dates:

September
30 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront

October
1 - Holmfirth, UK - Picturedrome
6 - Manchester, UK - Royal Northern College of Music Concert Hall
7 - Kendal, UK - Brewery Arts
8 - Chester, UK - Live Rooms
10 - Gateshead, UK - Sage
11 - Glasgow, UK - O2 ABC
12 - Stockton, UK - ARC
14 - Frome, UK - Cheese And Grain
15 - Leamington, UK - Assembly
16 - Exeter, UK - Phoenix
18 - London, UK - Islington Assembly Hall
19 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2

Trower will release his new studio album, Where You Are Going To, on Friday, May 6th via Manhaton Records. The guitarist, whose 1974 album, Bridge Of Sighs, is regarded by many rock pundits as a blues milestone, describes his new studio album as a continuation of his previous album Something’s About To Change.

Trower says: “Where You Are Going To ranges from rock to funky soul, with some epic blues grooves. The title track is me reflecting on my life and career, and how we have no idea how our lives might unfold. In terms of influences I felt I was channelling a combination of James Brown and John Lee Hooker on the funky The Fruits Of Your Desire and album closer Delusion Sweet Delusion. I’m really looking forward to playing those on tour.”

He adds: “Opener “When Will The Next Blow Fall” is a bit of a rocker inspired by the events in Europe and how uncertain people’s futures are. The album features two very emotional tracks, “We Will Be Together Someday” and ‘I’m Holding On To You”, both dedicated to the memory of my late wife.”

The new album features Trower on guitars, vocals and bass, with Chris Taggart on drums. It was produced by Livingstone Brown at Studio 91 in Newbury.  

Where You Are Going To tracklisting:

“When Will The Next Blow Fall”
“Where You Are Going To”
“Back Where You Belong”
“Jigsaw”
“The Fruits of Your Desire”
“We Will Be Together Someday”
“Ain’t No Use To Worry”
“In Too Deep”
“I’m Holding on to You”
“Delusion Sweet Delusion”

(Photo - Marco van Rooijen)