Following the success of their album ‘Pop Voodoo’ (Universal Music) which showcased the band’s first new material in 20 years the band announce a series of shows in the UK.
As Irvine Welsh writes in the band’s biography: “I’m delighted to report that Black Grape are back on the road, and with new album Pop Voodoo that really does rock the f*ck out of the discotheque. Shaun’s word play has never been deployed to such devastating effect, and he scores a bullseye whether he hits the obvious targets (Trump), and the more obscure ones…well, find out for yourself. The world is in a bit of a state right now, and bullsh*t reigns more than ever, and perversely disguised as candour. We need Manc street sass, intelligence and wit more than ever right now. This album has that in spades.”
Shaun and Kermit teamed up with producer Youth on the album, who has previously worked with The Verve, U2, Primal Scream, Guns N’ Roses, Pink Floyd and Depeche Mode to name but a few.
Further to playing festival dates and arena shows with Richard Ashcroft a 2018 Winter tour followed with the band playing songs from the ‘Pop Voodoo’ album alongside the well-loved classics.
Ahead of the new Spring 2019 tour Shaun Ryder added: “Looking forward to getting back out on the road with Kermit for the Black Grape party – playing some new songs and of course some old favourites.”
Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and iconic bands of the last twenty years… Black Grape!
Dates and ticket info:
Fri 15th March – CARDIFF – Tramshed
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-grape-tramshed-cardiff-tickets-47425182999
Sat 16th March – NOTTINGHAM – Rock City
https://www.alttickets.com/black-grape-tickets
Thurs 21st March – HULL – The Welly Club
https://www.hullboxoffice.com/event/black-grape/
Fri 22nd March – SHEFFIELD – The Plug
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-grape-sheffield-tickets-45510291507
Sat 23rd March – Bedford – Corn Exchange
https://www.seetickets.com/event/black-grape/bedford-corn-exchange/1272254
Thurs 28th March – READING – SUB 89
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-grape-sub89-reading-tickets-47425567148
Fri 29th March – BIRMINGHAM – The Mill
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-grape-the-mill-birmingham-tickets-42709497256
Sat 30th March – LONDON – O2 Academy Islington
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F00553407C4AB94
Thurs 4th April – GLASGOW – The Garage
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/3600552CF4C04FDC
Fri 5th April – EDINBURGH – Liquid Room
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/3600552CF4C04FDC
Sat 6th April = ABERDEEN – Lemon Tree
https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/music/shaun-ryders-black-grape/1667
