THE WILDHEARTS Announce UK Tour Dates
February 15, 2007, 17 years ago
British rockers THE WILDHEARTS have lined up a string of UK dates in April/May. The band's upcoming tour schedule is as follows:
March
10 - The Rebel - New York, NY11 - The Crazy Donkey - Farmingdale, NY (with BUCKCHERRY)
17 - The Dirty Dog Bar (SXSW) - Austin, TX
April
23 - The Brook - Southhampton, England24 - Universtity - Bristol, England
25 - The Point - Cardiff, England
28 - Zodiac - Oxford, England
29 - Koko's - London, England
30 - Wulfrun - Wolverhampton, England
May
2 - Rios - Leeds, England3 - Corporation - Sheffield, England
4 - Academy - Manchester, England
5 - Rock City - Nottingham, England
7 - Academy - Newcastle, England
8 - Cathouse - Glasgow, Scotland
More dates to be announced soon.
The Wildhearts began mixing their new, self-titled album on February 1st. The album will be released later this year on the band’s own label, Round Records in the United Kingdom and Universal Records in Japan. Round Records is currently seeking distribution in the United States.
The Wildhearts was recorded partially at London’s Strongroom Studios, partially at a country house in Ipswich, and at a haunted castle in the Midlands. “This album is going to surprise a lot of people who considered the last Wildhearts album too poppy,” says frontman Ginger of the new record. “There will not be any similar accusations this time around, that’s for sure.”
The Wildhearts’ new lineup sees the return of original drummer Ritch Battersby and the addition of Scott Sorry (Amen, Brides of Destruction) on bass. Ginger regards Sorry as, “the most energetic performer I’ve ever shared a stage with. His youth certainly keeps us older bastards on our toes.” Ginger and guitarist CJ round out the lineup, which judging by reactions from a recent holiday show is the most solid ever.
Stay tuned for updates.
