The Quireboys Halfpenny Dancer New Studio Album Released Monday 29th March 2010 *** LIVE ACOUSTIC SHOWS 6th March - The Stone House, Knaresborough 25th March - The Musician, Leicester 26th March - 12 Bar, Swindon 19th April - The Stables, Wavendon nr Milton Keynes 23rd April - Jazz Café, London Britain's favourite rock 'n' roll band release new acoustic album and announce intimate live shows 2009 saw The Quireboys, everyone's favourite lovable rogues, play 103 shows in 16 countries in support of the 20th anniversary of their debut album "A Bit Of What You Fancy". You might expect them to be taking time off in 2010 - not a chance - instead, March sees The Quireboys deliver their long threatened, much anticipated acoustic album "Halfpenny Dancer", already described by Classic Rock magazine as "an instant classic". Led by Spike Gray, one of rock's most recognisable frontmen, The Quireboys take a detour into Americana and Country. Featuring re-workings of Quireboys classics, "There She Goes Again", "Mona Lisa Smiled" - recently voted amongst the songs of the decade by Classic Rock magazine - overlooked fan favourites, "King Of New York", "Pretty Girls" and an eclectic choice of covers, Jim Reeves "He'll Have To Go", Leo Sayer's "Can't Stop Loving You" and a stripped down version of UFO's anthem "Love To Love", a nod of the hat by Spike to UFO frontman and early Quireboys manager, Phil Mogg. As on the album, live, the band are augmented, by dobro, mandolin, lap steel and fiddle. Choosing to eschew the more traditional rock venues, they play some very special intimate shows throughout March and April, including London's famous Jazz Café. If you thought The Quireboys, were all sex 'n' drugs 'n' rock 'n' roll, be prepared to think again, but to be safe, still leave your daughters at home! The current line-up includes original front man Spike Gray & guitarist Guy Griffin together with Paul Guerin (guitar), Damon Williams (bass), Keith Weir (keyboards) & Phil Martini (drums). Acoustic Tour Dates: Saturday 6th March - The Stone House, Knaresborough Address: Market Square, Knaresborough Ticket price: £18 ** Doors: 7:00pm Booking website: www.kula-productions.com Thursday 25th March - The Musician, Leicester Address: Clyde Street, Leicester Ticket price: £15 ** Doors: 8:00pm Venue website: www.themusicianpub.co.uk Friday 26th March - 12 Bar, Swindon Address: 179 Westcott Place, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 5HT Ticket price: £15 ** Doors: 8:00pm Venue website: www.the12barswindon.com Tel: 01793 535 713 Monday 19th April - The Stables, Wavendon nr Milton Keynes Address: Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU Ticket price: tbc ** Doors: tbc Venue website: www.stables.org Tel: 01908 280 800 Friday 23rd April - Jazz Café, London Address: 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PG Ticket price: £16 ** Doors: 7:00pm Venue website: www.jazzcafe.co.uk Essential Weblinks: The Quireboys Official site: http://www.quireboys.com/ The Quireboys Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thequireboys ***** For more information, please contact: Tracy Gosling - Unique PR Ltd Email: tracy@unique-pr.co.uk Tel: 07779 109 540 - Ends -
