The Blow Monkeys and The Christians have introduced a co-headline UK tour for October 2025.
The Blow Monkeys’ new album Birdsong might be launched forward of the October dates, whereas 2025 marks 35 years since The Christians’ UK chart-topping Color.
Fronted by Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop. Robert mentioned: “Actually wanting ahead to this tour. The reside factor remains to be the very best a part of all of it for us… the connection we feed on. Reside is the place we come alive. We’ve performed with The Christians fairly a number of occasions through the years. Nice band and kindred spirits. Collectively, I feel we are able to create some memorable nights.”
Garry Christian, lead singer for The Christians, added: “It’s all the time an absolute pleasure to seek out ourselves on a invoice alongside The Blow Monkeys. They’re all achieved musicians who ship an enormous again catalogue effortlessly – an actual class act! Dr. Robert is a person after my very own coronary heart… why speak when you possibly can sing and get individuals listening to each phrase?! I feel The Christians followers will love the pairing… we are able to’t wait to get on the highway in October.”
Kindred Spirits
Whereas clearly frontman Dr. Robert’s band, the Blow Monkeys have been additionally gifted three immensely proficient musicians in bassist Mick Anker, saxophonist Neville Henry and drummer Tony Kiley.
Their debut, 1984’s Limping For A Era landed in 1984, adopted by Forbidden Fruit. Nonetheless, it was the Animal Magic LP in 1986 which was their breakthrough, courtesy of Digging Your Scene which delivered success on either side of the Atlantic, and stays their calling card.
The subsequent report, She Was Solely A Grocer’s Daughter, included It Doesn’t Have To Be This Manner, their greatest UK hit.
There adopted extra success, and innovation, earlier than the band break up round 1990 having loved years touring the world, and creating 5 outstanding albums.
For practically twenty years, the band was placed on ice… although Robert started a very productive solo profession. Since reforming in 2008, The Blow Monkeys have continued to launch albums and have performed a whole bunch of live shows.
Now, in 2025, comes a glowing new album Birdsong on Alan McGee’s Creation Youth label. Nonetheless that includes the complete unique line-up, bar Crispin Taylor from Galliano who joined on drums in 2016, these Monkeys proceed to evolve.
Excellent Pairing
Usually described as “The Temptations in ripped denims”, The Christians’ self-titled album was launched in 1987 and stays the highest-selling Island Information debut.
The critically acclaimed album featured their first 5 hit singles, and adorned the CD cabinets of most UK households. Tracks corresponding to Forgotten City, Hooverville, When The Fingers Level, Superb World and Born Once more stay evergreen fan favourites.
Their second album Color included the only Phrases, and went to No.1 in 1990. Third LP, Joyful In Hell, adopted this success with hits together with What’s In A Phrase.
Current studio albums have included Pace Of Life, We and Sings & Strings. After practically 4 many years of constructing music, Garry Christian nonetheless fronts the band along with his present line up who’re relative newcomers with ‘solely’ 20 years within the band.
October Tour Dates
11 Sat – Gateshead The Glasshouse Worldwide Centre For Music
13 Mon – Glasgow Clyde Rooms
14 Tue – Edinburgh The Queen’s Corridor
16 Thur – Liverpool Philharmonic Corridor
18 Sat – Manchester Rncm Theatre
19 Solar – Wolverhampton The College Of Wolverhampton At The Wulfrun Corridor
21 Tue – Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion
22 Wed – Watford Colosseum
23 Thur – London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
24 Fri – Fareham Reside
To guide tickets, which go on sale at 10am on Friday 28 March, click on right here
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