Love a bit of soul and blues soaked rawk? Well folks, look no further! The RAMzine collective are simply percolating with anticipation at the news that the awesome Blues Pills are going to be touring the UK this November.
Yep, the young Swedish quartet (when we say Swedish, we actually mean American-Swedish-French!) will be hitting up The Dome at Tufnell Park in London on Tuesday 18th November. Don’t worry though, the lads haven’t forgotten about their fabulous fans outside of the capital – they will also be playing a handful of shows around our music loving isle. And it is fair to say that the band is just a bit excited at the prospect:
“We are doing a string of dates in the United Kingdom this November and we are beyond thrilled! Its our first tour over there, and its going to be great. We can’t wait to tour supporting our new album, in the land of so many of our heroes. Looking forward to making some new fans and friends! ”
Support will come in the form of fellow Nuclear Blast label mates The Vintage Caravan. The Icelandic trio toured the UK earlier this year with the marvellous Grand Magus after the release of acclaimed debut album ‘Voyage’.
“We are confident that this tour package, with the mighty Blues Pills and Vintage Caravan will be fucking wonderful! We can’t wait to come back to the UK, we were treated so well there on our last tour in March. Can’t wait to see you all!” – Óskar Logi – The Vintage Caravan.
Blues Pills showcased their fantastic debut record with an intimate (and sold-out) show at the prestigious St Pancras Old Church. The beautiful venue is not only thought to date way back to AD 314, it is also steeped in music heritage with pop legends The Beatles having a photo shoot here for their ‘Mad Day Out’ in ’68!
‘Blues Pills’ was produced by the renowned and respected Don Alsterberg (GRAVEYARD) and the album’s cover art was created by artist Marijike Koger-Dunham. The piece was originally painted back in the swinging sixties but was never used – so with a few tweaks made to contain the Blues Pills logo, this kept with the band’s authentic but youthful take on the richness of soul and mind bending psychedelia.
The critics have been enamoured with ‘Blues Pills’ so far with top marks being dished out from the UK music press:
‘One of the most exciting album releases of the year so far. Just what the doctor ordered’ 8/10 Classic Rock
”Thank feck for Blues Pills who’ve emerged like a fresh pressed 45 brimming with authenticity and sun-bleached Woodstockian sound.’ 4K Kerrang!
‘What makes this such a big deal is that it sounds like Blues Pills, not a throwback to a classic regime.’ 8/10 Metal Hammer.
Sounds good right? Well what are you waiting for? Tickets are on sale now so get clicking on the links provided below to check out the tour dates and secure yours:
10th November 2014 – Bristol – The Exchange 11th November – Birmingham – The Oobleck 12th November – Manchester – Star and Garter 14th November – Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms 16th November – Glasgow – Audio 18th November – The Dome – London You can also get more info on the band via their website and social media:
