NIK TURNER’S HAWKWIND To Tour North America With WITCH MOUNTAIN, HEDERSBEN
June 13, 2014, 10 years ago
In the spirit of the critically acclaimed and historic Space Ritual tour of 1973, Nik Turner's Hawkwind plan to blow minds on their sonic and visually stimulating journey on their 2014 North American tour with Portland's own Witch Mountain and SF bay area Krautrockers Hedersleben. Starting in August, this package tour hopes to enlighten and inspire both people who have witnessed last year's tour or any of Nik's tours prior and the first timers, bringing sonic traditions of old to the forefront of 2014. Attendees and Nik Turner's Hawkind fans will not be disappointed. Though staying true to the spirit of Space Ritual as a concept, don't be surprised to hear other classics, songs off of the 2013 release Space Gypsy album and perhaps a new song or two as Nik Turner prepares to return to the studio after the tour. Nik also has a new fusion project forthcoming featuring Billy Cobham and Chris Poland (Megadeth) later this year.
“This tour is the essence of space-rock, the extra-terrestrial, inter-galactic, orgasmic embodiment of the loving and healing vibrations, and the rocking music of the spheres, flame on, one love.” - Nik TurnerNik Turner- sax, flute, vocals
Nicky Garratt- guitar
Jason Willer- drums, percussion
Bryce Shelton-bass
Kephera Moon- keys, synths and sound effects
Witch Mountain comments: “Witch Mountain is thrilled to follow up its summer tour of Europe with the release of latest album Mobile Of Angels, and tour in support of the legendary Nik Turner's Hawkwind. We feel sure that our music will be 'out there' enough to reach the heads and Nik Turner and co will sufficiently rock our fans in turn. It's a match made in hell and we can't wait to hit the road.”
Tour dates:
August
26 - Oakland, CA - Uptown27 - Los Angeles, CA - Viper Room
28 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
29 - Tucson, AZ - Hotel Congress
30 - Albuquerque, NM - Launch Pad
September
1 - Austin, TX- Red 72 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
3 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
4 - Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe
5 - Lafayette, GA - Meltasia Fest
6 - Raleigh, NC - Hopscotch Fest
7 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
8 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
9 - Philadelphia, PA - Boot and Saddle
10 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater
11 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
12 - Boston, MA - Middle East
14 - Montreal, QC - IL Motore
15 - Toronto, On - The Garrison
16 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar
17 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
18 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
19 - Rock Island, IL - RIBCO
20 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
21 - Saint Paul, MN - Turf Club
22 - Winnipeg, MB - Pyramid Cabaret
23 - Saskatoon, SK - Vangelis Tavern
24 - Calgary, AB - Palomino
26 - Vancouver, BC - Venue (early evening show)
27 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey
28 - Portland, OR - Star Theater
For more info visit NikTurner.com.
