King Crimson 2017 North American Tour Dates

The first batch of 2017 King Crimson live dates have been announced via the band’s website – http://www.dgmlive.com. Some are still to be confirmed, and extra dates including New York City in the Autumn are expected to follow.

Three Canadian dates are scheduled, at Montreal, Toronto, and Quebec.

Bill Rieflin returns to the fold for 2017, completing an 8 man line-up, which potentially includes 4 drummers.

13th June – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
15th June – Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
17th June – San Francisco, CA – to be confirmed
19th June – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s
21st June – Los Angeles, CA – to be confirmed
24th June – Denver, CO – to be confirmed
26th June – Minneapolis, MN – to be confirmed
28th June – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
30th June – Rochester, NY – Kodak Hall
3rd July – Montreal QC -Montreal Jazz Festival
5th July – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
7th July – Quebec, QC – to be confirmed
9th July – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theatre
14th July – Mexico City – to be confirmed
15th July – Mexico City – to be confirmed

Big Big Train – Grimspound album arriving 28th April

Big Big Train have revealed the artwork and track listing for the 28th April release of their ‘Grimspound’ album.

Hot on the heels of 2016’s ‘Folklore’, ‘Grimspound’ contains 8 tracks and will be the first Big Big Train release to feature a guest vocalist with  Judy Dyble of Fairport Convention fame singing lead vocal on one track.

2017 also sees Big Big Train return to the live stage with three shows at Cadogan Hall in London on September 29, 30 and October 1.

The album will be available on CD, 180g double vinyl, hi-resolution 24/96 download, standard resolution download and via streaming services.

Pre-orders will begin 2nd March, from Burning Shed and The Merch Desk.

‘Grimspound’ Track Listing:

Brave Captain
On The Racing Line
Experimental Gentlemen
Meadowland
Grimspound
The Ivy Gate
A Mead Hall In Winter
As The Crow Flies