16 September 2015
Newsdesk
After nearly twenty five years and counting as a member of elbow and one of the UK’s most recognised and celebrated musicians and lyricists, Guy Garvey is setting off alone for the first time. On October 30th he releases his debut solo album, ‘Courting the Squall’.
Recorded initially at Real World Studios near Bath and completed at Blueprint Studios in Salford, ‘Courting the Squall’ features a band created by Guy from his ‘favourite musicians outside elbow’ and was driven by spontaneity and experimentation amongst the assembled players with Guy firmly and exclusively in the driving seat. The band ‘moved fast and drank a lot’, focusing on live recording with minimal overdubs to create the songs. Unlike elbow, where democracy has always ruled, this is an album where Guy embraced the freedom to do exactly what he felt throughout.
The album features Pete Jobson, long time friend and bass player from I Am Kloot, as lead guitarist and Nathan Sudders from The Whip on bass, bringing an indie sensibility that was at the heart of Guy’s thinking for certain songs. Keyboards are marshalled by old V2 labelmate Ben Christophers and drums are filled by Alex Reeves. elbow’s brass section add to selected tracks whilst Rachael Gladwin, a steadying contrast to the party vibe of the team due her being pregnant, plays the harp and kora.
Guy has also announced a short run of dates in Europe and the UK throughout November and December on which he will be accompanied by the musicians who recorded the album, including Pete Jobson of I Am Kloot on guitar, Nathan Sudders of The Whip on bass and Alex Reeves on drums. Elbow’s brass section complete the live line-up.
A special fan presale will commence at 9am on 16th September – simply follow the link at Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GuyGarveyofficial.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 18th September.
Dates are as follows
November
Thursday 26th Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
Saturday 28th Berlin, Postbahnhof
Sunday 29th Amsterdam, Paradiso
December
Tuesday 1st London, o2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Wednesday 2nd London, o2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Friday 4th Manchester, Albert Hall
Saturday 5th Manchester, Albert Hall
Monday 7th Dublin, Olympia
Tuesday 8th Glasgow, o2 ABC
‘Courting the Squall’ is released on Vinyl, CD and Download on 30th October 2015. Limited quantities of vinyl and CD feature a lenticular sleeve.
