Caravan Announce 'For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night' 40th Anniversary UK Tour & Tickets
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Monday, 18 June 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Caravan, the quintessential precursors to the British progressive rock music movement, have announced a very special 10-date UK tour that kicks off on 8th January 2013 at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall, at London’s Southbank Centre. Very special guest on all dates is Garron Frith.
The tour will see Caravan celebrate the 40th Anniversary of what many critics regard to be one of the most influential British prog albums of all time; 1973’s 'For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night'. Caravan Tickets are on sale now.
Caravan, comprising original founding member and chief songwriter Pye Hastings (guitar, lead vocals) will perform a number of songs from their aforementioned critically acclaimed 4th album. The concerts will also showcase songs from the album 'In The Land Of Grey And Pink', plus other classics spanning their dazzling career.
Caravan are considered by many to be the undisputed, unsung heroes of the British Prog movement. Often quoted as being one of the most formidable acts to emerge from the '60s progressive rock scene, over the years they have managed to achieve cult status and have maintained a passionate and diehard following.
The current line-up features Pye Hastings (1968 founding member: guitar, lead vocals), Geoffrey Richardson (joined 1972: viola, guitar, flute, vocals), Jan Schelhaas (keyboards), Jim Leverton (bass, vocals) and Mark Walker (drums, percussion).
Caravan 2013 UK Tour Dates are as follows:
Jan 8th - London Queen Elizabeth Hall
Jan 9th - Cambridge Junction
Jan 10th - Wolverhampton Robin
Jan 12th - Gateshead Sage
Jan 13th - Edinburgh Queen's Hall
Jan 14th - Salford Lowry
Jan 16th - Bridport Electric Palace
Jan 17th - Bath Komedia
Jan 18th - Tavistock The Wharf
Jan 19th - Falmouth Princess Pavilion
Caravan Tickets are on sale now. Click Here to Compare & Buy Caravan Tickets.
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