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Date

7th Feb 2012

Event Description

BIG COUNTRY ARE BACK!

Legendary 80’s rockers Big Country are all set to return to the after 2011's fantastic sell-out concert!

The band exploded onto the scene in 1983 with anthemic songs such as ‘Fields Of Fire’ and ‘In A Big Country’ which were culled from their classic debut album ‘The Crossing’ which sold several million worldwide. They followed up with a number one album ‘Steeltown’ and released 8 studio albums all of which entered the Top Ten. Big Country released 28 singles 5 of which were also Top Ten.

Approaching their 30th anniversary, the band are lining up concerts for a period of celebration that will not only embrace their illustrious past but also honour the life and times of original lead singer, guitarist and co-founder Stuart Adamson, who passed away so tragically in 2001. Taking on the mantle of lead singer and joining the band for these dates and more will be Mike Peters of fellow celtic rockers The Alarm.
“I first met Stuart on stage at a U2 concert in Hammersmith Palais back in 1983” says Mike Peters. “Bono introduced us to his audience as being “part of the the new breed” and Stuart was literally passed up onto the stage by the fans and I shook his hand as I handed him a guitar - an unforgettable entrance. The last time I saw him was also on stage with Big Country at Glasgow Barrowlands for the last night of the Final Fling tour in 2000, when we sang Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ In The Freeworld’ together. When Bruce Watson called and asked me to sing for Big Country, it was something I didn’t need to think twice about. I’m looking forward to meeting all the fans again and playing a part in keeping the spirit of Stuart Adamson alive and celebrating the music of a band I have loved from near and afar for the whole of my adult life”.

The new line up consists of:
Tony Butler Bass Guitar and Vocals
Mark Brzezicki Drums and Vocals
Mike Peters Vocals and Guitar
Bruce Watson Guitar and Vocals
Jamie Watson Guitar

Support from White China

Tickets on sale 09/09/11, 9am!

Date : 7th February 2011
Doors : 7.00pm
Tickets : £22.50
Available from – www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Theatre Box Office, opening hours 9am to 4pm

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