Originally written by Luke Slater · 6 December 2010
We've been getting moderately excited about the new Gruff Rhys record, firstly because it's Gruff Rhys and we have high expectations from The Great Man and secondly because everything we've heard from it and heard about it has been unendingly positive. Which is why it's good news that he's just unloaded some UK tour dates on us. Things kick off when Hotel Shampoo is released on February 14.
February: 14 - Sheffield, Memorial Hall - DiS Show 15 - Glasgow, Oran Mor 17 - Manchester, St Phillips 18 - Liverpool, The Kazimier 19 - Cambridge, St Paul's Church 20 - Norwich, Arts Centre 21 - Nottingham, Glee Club 22 - London, Cadogan Hall 25 - Bridport, Palace Theatre 26 - Brighton, St George's Church 27 - Birmingham, Glee Club 28 - Bristol, St George's Hall
As we mentioned, the tour starts in Sheffield, which is actually a show organised by us. More details about that can be found here, but let us just say that the magnificent Y Niwl will be supporting. As you can see from their name, they are also Welsh. St. David's day isn't for another couple of weeks after the tour kicks off, though.
More details about Hotel Shampoo can be read here and the video for single 'Shark Ridden Waters' (how topical!) can be seen below.