Doves are coming again subsequent 12 months with Constellations For The Lonely, their first album since 2020. To put it on the market, they’re hitting the highway for the primary time since 2019, however with out frontman Jimi Goodwin, who’s sitting out the tour for psychological well being causes. In his stead, the opposite core members of Doves, brothers Jez and Andy Williams, are dealing with lead vocals on the exhibits.
The primary of these gigs went down Wednesday on the Sugarmill in Stoke. The set included three songs Doves had by no means performed dwell earlier than: “Mom Silverlake,” “Chilly Dreaming,” and new single “Renegade.” No images was allowed throughout the present, however a number of clips snuck out, and you may watch them beneath.
@dovesmusicblog completely blinding set from Doves on the Sugarmill, Stoke tonight! What a bloody deal with in a small venue for 400 capability…so many pinch me moments- thanks so a lot xxx pic.twitter.com/7v9aMk9CJa
— sn0w_wh1te (@AmassTracy) November 27, 2024
@dovesmusicblog Doves Doves Doves- Oh my God! Off the size, my ears are nonetheless ringing this morning! Stoke final night time with 398 others! Flipping superior xxx pic.twitter.com/4GSz4FOcNX
— sn0w_wh1te (@AmassTracy) November 28, 2024
That is the primary time this has ever been performed dwell to an viewers (i feel)…A track i introduced into throughout a darkish interval of my life, hope it turns into a setlist common 👌#cycleofhurt @dovesmusicblog pic.twitter.com/9UuAMCJM6u
— michael smith💛💙 (@miffy66) November 28, 2024