"A New Athens”, set for release in June 2010, marks the first new Bluetones release since their critically acclaimed eponymous album in the autumn of 2006. The band have been busy in the intervening period, having successfully toured their platinum selling “Expecting To Fly” album in late 2008/early 2009 to sell-out audiences as well as releasing solo records and collaborating on other musical ventures, including composing the music for David Walliams' debut children's audiobook 'The Boy In The Dress' and its follow up 'Mr. Stink'.
A full UK tour is scheduled throughout April and May 2010, the band's biggest for some time, offering audiences the chance to come and experience The Bluetones at the height of their powers, blending the newer material with already established classic hits from their back catalogue. Full UK dates as follows:
APRIL
Sat 10th Edinburgh - Bongo
Sun 11th Aberdeen - Moshulu
Mon 12th Dundee - Doghouse
Wed 14th York - Fibbers
Thurs 15th Newcastle - Academy 2
Sat 17th Aldershot " West End Centre
Sun 18th Sheffield - Academy 2
Tues 20th Liverpool " Academy 2
Wed 21st Bristol -Thekla
Thurs 22nd Nottingham - Rescue Rooms
Fri 23rd Crewe -The Box
Sun 25th Preston - 53 Degrees
Mon 26th Wrexham - Central Station
Tues 27th Manchester - Moho
Fri 30th Oxford - Academy
MAY
Sat 1st Yeovil - Orange Box
Sun 2nd Cardiff - Clwb Ifor Bach
Mon 3rd Birmingham - Academy
Wed 5th Brighton - Concorde
Thurs 6th Portsmouth - Wedgewood Rooms
Sat 8th London - Forum
Sun 9th Leicester " Music Café
Tickets are priced at £13 (£16 London) subject to booking fee. Tickets are available on www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 24hr cc hotline 0844 277 0700. Doors are at 7pm.
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