LIVE: Lindisfarne first dates announced for 2023
Folk rockers Lindisfarne pick up from a hugely successful run of live appearances this year with emerging news of 2023 dates.
"So pleased we've been selling out venues in a tough year economically-speaking," says band co-founder Rod Clements. "Despite it all, audiences appreciate an evening out enjoying live music and we are very grateful for the demand to see us."
Rod cites an extensive back catalogue as a factor in fans returning to gigs.
"We have a lot of songs," he laughs. "We make a point of rejuvenating our set list regularly which means dusting down old songs and bringing them back to life and that's a pleasure for us too.
"Of course, the hits will always be a major feature of a Lindisfarne concert, so Meet Me on The Corner, Run To Home, Fog on The Tyne and other evergreens will never go."
Spring 2023 also ushers in the release of an extensive 8CD box set celebrating the band's career on the BBC; release date to be confirmed.
Lindisfarne Live 2023
February
11th
North Shields - The Exchange Theatre - TICKETS
12th
North Shields - The Exchange Theatre - TICKETS
April
14th
HALIFAX - Victoria Theatre - TICKETS
15th
SUFFOLK - Lavenham, Church - TICKETS
16th
WHITBY - Whitby Pavillion Theatre - TICKETS
30th
DURHAM - Northern Kin Festival - TICKETS
May
26th
PORTHCAWL - Grand Pavilion - TICKETS
27th
FROME - Cheese & Grain - TICKETS
28th
TAVISTOCK - Wharf - TICKETS
August
9th
KENT - A New Day Festival - TICKETS
September
8th
CARDIFF - St David's Hall - TICKETS
9th
CARMARTHEN - The Lyric - TICKETS
22nd
BURY ST EDMUNDS - The Apex - TICKETS
23rd
LONDON - Nells, Hammersmith - TICKETS
29th
LYTHAM ST ANNES - Lowther Pavilion - TICKETS
30th
BARROW-IN-FURNESS - The Forum - TICKETS
More dates to be announced soon...
ABOUT LINDISFARNE
"Meet Me On The Corner", "Lady Eleanor", "Run For Home" and "Fog On The Tyne" are all songs that continue to resonate down the years and in the process have slipped into the very fabric of British culture.
In 2023, Lindisfarne continue entertaining crowds with an extensive repertoire of world-renowned songs delivered in the inimitably engaging way that has trademarked the band's stage act right back to 1970.
That's when band writers the lateAlan HullandRod Clementsemerged from Tyneside to quickly carve out a unique place for themselves fronting one of British rock's most original bands.
Their pioneering sound, combining acoustic instruments like mandolin and fiddle with their electric blues roots, proved the perfect medium for their catchy, memorable songs.
The Clements-penned hit "Meet Me On The Corner"paved the way for their classic ‘Fog On The Tyne'release to become the UK's top-selling album of 1972.
Further acclaimed albums were to follow, buoyed up by powerful live performances. An accessible, unpretentious style bestowed them with an enviable reputation as festival favourites, while the Lindisfarne annual Christmas concerts held in their native Newcastle became the stuff of legend.
Today's Lindisfarne comprises a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-memberRod Clements(vocals, mandolin, fiddle, slide guitar),Steve Daggett(vocals, guitars, keyboards),Paul Smith(drums),Ian Thomson(bass) and Alan Hull's son-in-lawDave Hull-Denholm(vocals, guitars, piano).
Media Partners: a selection of Lindisfarne live tracks downloadable from this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p8jdseho5dfbboq/AADYVnbnkAxc_yDOXYVYybl5a?dl=0
Available for interview:
Rod Clements on the Story of Lindisfarne
Further information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne_(band)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Hull
Issued December 2022 by Singsong Music Marketing www.singsongmusic.com
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