Martin Turner hits the road this November

Martin Turner co-founder of Wishbone Ash hits the road for a 19 date UK winter tour in support of his latest album, Written in the Stars Tour.

“We had such a great reception from audiences at our recent Written in the Stars shows in the UK, Poland and Germany; we can’t wait to return to UK stages next month,” said the vocalist and bass player. The tour will be followed in Spring 2017 by a live DVD/CD recording filmed earlier in 2016 at the Citadel, St.Helens.

Martin Turner also confirms his involvement in the compilation of Wishbone Ash: The Vintage Years – A definitive 32 disc CD boxed set spanning the period 1970 – 1991, scheduled for release by Snapper Music during 2017/18.

Formed in 1969 by Turner and drummer Steve Upton, Wishbone Ash’s unique blending of rock, folk music, blues and early prog gave them a unique musical identity that resulted in album sales in their millions and influencing bands like Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden along the way.

Wishbone Ash: The Vintage Years is being compiled with full co-operation and involvement from all the key members of the definitive classic line-ups – Martin Turner, Steve Upton, guitarists Andy Powell and Ted Turner, and his replacement Laurie Wisefield. The content is said to dig deep into the archives and already many live and studio multi-track masters have been uncovered, largely from Martin Turner’s own personal archive.

“I’m overwhelmed by the emotional connection audiences continue to make with the classic Wishbone Ash music which has been a backdrop to so many people’s lives – mine included,” Turner commented, adding: “The material from the recent Written in the Stars album, which is in the same ballpark melodically and musically, has been very well received wherever we have played.” Martin Turner fans will get the chance to hear both on his UK tour this November and December.

Martin Turner UK Tour Dates.

Nov 2^nd Wed:    Bilston, Robin 2

Nov 4^th Fri:       Bathgate, Dreadnought Rock

Nov 5^th Sat:       Aberdeen, Krakatoa

Nov 6^th Sun:      Carlisle, Old Fire Station

Nov 10^th Thur:  Bristol, The Tunnels

Nov 11^th Fri:     Dartmouth, The Flavel

Nov 12^th Sat:    Great Torrington, Plough Arts Centre

Nov 13^th Sun:   Penzance, Acorn

Nov 16^th Wed:  Worthing, Pier

Nov 17^th Thur: Dagenham, Roundhouse

Nov 18^th Fri:     Deal, Astor

Nov 19^th Sat:    Farncombe, Music Club

Nov 22^nd Tue:  Bromsgrove,  Artrix

Nov 24^th Thur: Southport, The Atkinson

Nov 25^th Fri:     Grimsby, Yardbirds

Nov 26^th Sat:    Doncaster, Leopard

Dec 1^st Thur:    Twickenham, Eel Pie Club

Dec 2^nd Fri:      Porthcawl, Planet Rockstock

Dec 3^rd Sat:      Leicester, Y Theatre