Six years since he last graced a UK stage, legendary guitarist Robin Trower will return in May for three special shows; Tuesday 28th May at the Islington Assembly, London, then Thursday 30th May at the Glasshouse in Gateshead and Friday 31st May at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth. He will be playing songs from across his formidable back catalogue; from Bridge Of Sighs all the way up to Joyful Sky.
Released last October, Joyful Sky, featuring powerhouse New York singer Sari Schorr, released on the Provogue/Mascot Label Group reached #1 on the USA’s Billboard Blues album charts.
For six decades, Robin Trower’s career has been an act of quiet rebellion. Rewind the reels of the British guitarist’s backstory and you’ll find an artist who has always rolled the dice rather than take the path of least resistance. In the early-’70s, Trower announced his fearless streak by leaving the security of Procol Harum for a gold-selling solo career whose ever-present Bridge Of Sighs – album filled the stadiums of North America. Since then, he’s flowed from his own projects to collaborations with everyone from Jack Bruce to the United State Of Mind supergroup alongside Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown. Fast-forward to 2024 and Trower’s new studio album, Joyful Sky, represents vindication for his latest flash of artistic instinct.
A literal lifetime since he first stepped onto the British blues circuit as a cub gunslinger, that fabled Trower power shows no sign of burning out. In fact, the iconic guitarist’s late-period acceleration is something to behold, sweeping up new fans alongside the hardcore who have followed his every move. “I think this record is more accessible than the stuff I’ve done over the last few years and I’ve got a feeling it’ll reach more people,” said Trower of Joyful Sky. “At my age, to still be doing it, and still turning out good stuff – you really appreciate what a blessing that is.”
Highlights from that album include the smouldering single ‘Burn’, the propulsive and Bond-like ‘I’ll Be Moving On’ and upbeat groove-rocker ‘The Distance’. You can order and stream the album here.
Tickets are on general sale here, and for specific venue information click on the list below.
UK TOUR DATES
Tue 28 May – Islington Assembly, London
Thu 30 May – Glasshouse, Gateshead
Fri 31 May – Picturedrome, Holmfirth
