Hue and Cry
‘HOT WIRE IN LONDON’ SHOW and ‘HOT WIRE STRIPPED’ TOUR
Scottish soul-pop pioneers Hue and Cry have announced their ‘Hot Wire in London’ show where they will be performing a special full band gig at the o2 Academy in Islington, London on Saturday, 26th May. The band whose new album Hot Wire - the first new album from brothers Pat and Greg Kane since 2008’s Open Soul - is released on March 19th, will be performing much of their celebrated back catalogue as well as an introductory selection of songs from the new record. Hot Wire itself combines a love of Steely Dan and the solo work of Becker and Fagan with a sprawling template that includes songs reminiscent of Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone and early New Orleans’ inspired funk. To view the video for Duty To The Debtor, the current single taken from the new album, please click here: http://youtu.be/KarI-9Vpd38
Specifically for the ‘Hot Wire in London’ show, Hue and Cry have announced a unique platinum pass package that provides additional access to a VIP Reception (which will include complimentary bubbly on arrival at the venue) the band's sound-check as well as a Meet & Greet with Pat and Greg Kane, an exclusive intimate piano & vocal acoustic set from the brothers together with complimentary pre-show hospitality and souvenir brochure.
Sat 26 May Islington, London 02 Academy 0844 4772000
Hue and Cry have also revealed details of their ‘Hot Wire Stripped’ Tour that sees them hitting the road to perform several intimate stripped down shows around the country in April and May.
Thu 26 Apr Blackpool The Sands 01253 625262
Fri 27 Apr Darwen Library Theatre 01254 706006
Sat 28 Apr Southampton The Brook 02380 555366
Thu 3 May Liverpool Eric’s 0151 2369994
Sat 5 May Durham Gala Theatre 0191 3324041
Fri 11 May Dublin Vicar Street (+353) 01 775 5800
Sat 12 May Hayes Beck Theatre 0208 561 8371
Sun 13 May Gravesend Woodville Halls 01474 337774
Tue 15 May Wolverhampton Robin 2 01902 401211
Wed 16 May Milton Keynes The Stables 01908 280800
Thu 17 May Bournemouth 02 Academy 0844 4772000
Sat 19 May Porth The Factory 01443 687080
As Scottish as crude oil and football management excellence, Hue and Cry first leapt to prominence in 1987 when their single Labour Of Love (lifted from that year’s Seduced and Abandoned album) hit the No.6 slot. The immensely successful album Remote and further hit singles Violently and Looking For Linda followed before the Top Ten album Stars Crash Down and the release of Open Soul in 2008 further showcased the band’s classic pop-soul sound. The release of Hot Wire firmly cements their position as loveably intellectual hip funkateers.
Hue and Cry area also set to perform at the Hot Wire Weekend on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March at Glasgow’s 02 ABC, the first of these dates featuring the brothers in an intimate piano and vocal performance, whilst the second date sees the pair lining up as part of their full seven piece band. The weekend will include the Platinum Pass Package providing the ultimate in access and amazing extras.
To view the video for Duty To The Debtor, the current single taken from the new album, click here
Reviews
The Independant Review - 16/03/2012
Mail on Sunday Review - 18/03/2012
