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The Blow Monkeys 2016 Live Dates
FOLLOWING the success of The Blow Monkeys latest album the self released
"If Not
Now, When?" in 2015 the band are ready to spread the love and share the music
out there "live" once again! They will open their UK tour at Liverpool's St
George's Hall, on Thursday, 21 April 2016, at 7:30pm.
Since they reformed in 2008 The Blow Monkeys have been recording and performing
again with almost indecent haste. This is a chance to catch a legendary band
with all four original members performing at the peak of their powers with a mix
of "classic hits" and brand new songs all infused with that enigmatic simian
soul.
"We are so looking forward to coming back to Liverpool, especially playing at
this magical venue! We have strong ties to Liverpool all the photos on The Blow
Monkeys current album 'If Not Now, When?' were taken there and it almost feels
like coming home. For me Liverpool is still the No 1 music City in the UK!" said
Dr Robert.
The Blow Monkeys will be forever synonymous with those international hit songs
from the 80's such as:- "Digging Your Scene" and "It Doesn't Have To Be This Way",
with Dr Robert the iconic frontman. But the man himself prefers to live in the
present, he added:- "We've made 4 albums in the last 6 years since we reformed.
We're on a roll! It's not about nostalgia and never will be. Of course we play
the old songs live and love doing them, but the buzz also comes from doing
something new. Our audience is hip enough to know that."
Live, the band are a sight to behold. Mick Anker on bass, the man who used to
wear sideburns topped off with a bowler hat, continues his mesmeric swaying ways
whilst playing intricate bass lines of funk and grace. Neville Henry, multi
instrumentalist best known for his achingly beautiful tenor sax lines and
stylish suits. Tony Kiley on drums, a powerhouse from the valleys of South
Wales, who can explode like Buddy Rich and swing like Gene Krupa. And of course
Dr Robert, the iconic front man and songwriter, spouting opinions and poses in
equal measure with a canny sense of knowing and a suitcase full of killer songs.
So here we have it, a "must see" band! Invigorated, charged and on a roll,
playing their unique and unmistakable Blow Monkey boogie. Robert says:- "We're
really only just beginning to get the hang of all this. We can't wait to get out
and play it again it's where it all becomes real."
Tickets can be purchase in person at TicketQuarter, Queen Square, Liverpool,
online or via calling:- 0844 800 0410.
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