Originally written by Mike Diver · 13 December 2005
Oldies aren't so bad, y'know? Remember what granny said: the old songs are the best. Well, Ocean Colour Scene are pretty awful actually, but some folk like 'em all the same. So, the guys are catching the train all over again to the following places this month.
December 16 Dublin Olympia 17 Dublin Olympia 19 London Shepherd's Bush Empire 20 Birmingham Carling Academy 21 Glasgow ABC 22 Glasgow ABC
In related news, Ocean Colour Scene have set up their own label, Mosley Shoals Records. The press blurb readeth: "the new label will see Ocean Colour Scene adopt a less corporate, more creative approach to their music.". A new album is expected in 2006.
So, to The Wonder Stuff. At almost 20 years old, twice the age of OCS, the band still most famous for that Vic Reeves song are releasing a new album on February 20th, Suspended By Stars. A single, 'Blah Blah Lah Di Dah', comes out on January 30th.
In weirder news, the band have contributed material to a new children's cartoon, Underground Ernie, due to be shown on the BBC next year and featuring the voice 'talent' of former Nagoya Grampus Eight 'striker' Gary Lineker. A tour has been set for March.
March 2006 2 Norwich Waterfront 3 Dudley JB's 4 Brighton Concorde 5 Exeter Lemon Grove 7 Nottingham Rescue Rooms 8 Manchester Academy 2 9 Glasgow ABC 2 10 Newcastle Academy 2 12 Leeds Cockpit 13 Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms 14 Bristol Bierkeller 15 London Islington Academy
Further old band news: The Levellers play Shepherd's Bush Empire this Friday. That's your lot, and the old songs were shite.