Originally written by Mr Ben · 18 May 2001
Chesney Hawkes, the recording artist best known for his early-'90s hit single 'The One And Only', has recently announced plans to re-launch his solo career after splitting with his band, Ebb. Chesney is now writing his own material, and his forthcoming single 'Stay Away Baby Jane', for which MP3 clips can be heard on his website, reveals a considerable change in direction from the style on display on his two previous albums, 'The One And Only and 'Get The Picture'.
Chesney has already been gigging around the country, but the following dates have recently been announced for the summer:
MAY
21st - The Zone - ROTHERHAM 21st - Hedonism - BARNSLEY 22nd - Visage - HUDDERSFIELD 24th - Coliseum - HALIFAX 30th - Ikon Diva - COVENTRY
JUNE
1st - Metropolitan SU - MANCHESTER 2nd - University - NOTTINGHAM 7th - Vodka Fields - LEEDS 11th - Ikon Diva - YORK 16th - University - LEICESTER 21st - Brannigans - ROMFORD 26th - Lonsdale Extravaganza - LANCASTER
JULY
19th - SU Club - SHEFFIELD 20th - Pennington's - BRADFORD
Although no London dates have yet been confirmed, it has been implied that Chesney will be playing some London shows at the end of this tour.