Ian Anderson Releases New Record 'Homo Erraticus' To Coincide With Tour
Friday, 31 January 2014
Written by Jon Stickler
Legendary prog pioneer Ian Anderson has announced the release of his new studio album 'Homo Erraticus'.
The record will be out on April 14, coinciding with Ian's 2014 tour, via his own label imprint Calliandra Records in conjunction with Kscope.
In 1972 Jethro Tull released iconic concept album 'Thick As A Brick', based on a poem by child prodigy Gerald Bostock; in 2012, as fans wondered what happened to Bostock, Ian Anderson explored the different paths his life might have taken in 'Thick As A Brick 2'. With 'Homo Erraticus' enfant prodigy Gerald is back for real.
Following a 40 years’ political career, Bostock reunited with Anderson taking the role of tour manager on a string of shows. ‘Homo Erraticus’ marks his return to songwriting, and it’s based on an unpublished manuscript by amateur historian Ernest T. Parritt (1865-1928).
The album release will be followed by an extensive UK tour, where 'Homo Erraticus' will be performed in its entirety followed by a selection of Tull classics updated with video and theatrics.
Mon April 28 2014 - BRIGHTON Dome
Tue April 29 2014 - SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall
Thu May 01 2014 - SALISBURY City Hall
Fri May 02 2014 - LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall
Sat May 03 2014 - BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
Sun May 04 2014 - OXFORD New Theatre
Tue May 06 2014 - BRISTOL Colston Hall
Wed May 07 2014 - WYCOMBE Swan Theatre
Thu May 08 2014 - GUILDFORD G Live
Fri May 09 2014 - CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange
Sat May 10 2014 - IPSWICH Regent Theatre
Sun May 11 2014 - LEICESTER De Montfort Hall
Tue May 13 2014 - DERBY Assembly Rooms
Wed May 14 2014 - MANCHESTER Palace Theatre
Thu May 15 2014 - YORK Grand Opera House
Fri May 16 2014 - GATESHEAD Sage
Sun May 18 2014 - EDINBURGH Festival Theatre
Mon May 19 2014 - PERTH Concert Hall
Tue May 20 2014 - ABERDEEN Music Hall
Wed May 21 2014 - INVERNESS Eden Court
Sat May 24 2014 - LONDON O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Sun May 25 2014 - LONDON O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
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The record will be out on April 14, coinciding with Ian's 2014 tour, via his own label imprint Calliandra Records in conjunction with Kscope.
