Robin Trower announces Fall 2016 UK tour

Robin Trower UK Tour 2016 poster
Robin Trower will release his new studio album, “Where You Are Going To” on Friday 6th May 2016. The album will be released by Manhaton Records in the UK and Europe, and by V12 Records in North America.

Robin embarks on a 13-date UK tour on September 30th at The Waterfront, Norwich. Special guest on all shows is Stevie Nimmo. Tickets, priced £25, on sale Wednesday 6th April. Full list of dates are listed below.

UK Tour 2016:
Norwich Waterfront -  Friday 30 September
Holmfirth Picturedrome - Saturday 1 October
Manchester Royal Northern College of Music Concert Hall - Thursday 6 October
Kendal Brewery Arts - Friday 7 October
Chester Live Rooms - Saturday 8 October
Gateshead Sage - Monday 10 October
Glasgow o2 ABC - Tuesday 11 October
Stockton ARC - Wednesday 12 October
Frome Cheese And Grain - Friday 14 October
Leamington Assembly - Saturday 15 October
Exeter Phoenix - Sunday 16 October
London Islington Assembly Hall - Tuesday 18 October
Brighton Concorde 2 - Wednesday 19 October

All tickets: £25.00 – On sale from Wednesday 6th April 2016
24 Hour Box Office: 0844 478 0898, Book online: thegigcartel.com

Hailed as one of the finest guitarists in rock history, Robin Trower’s career has spanned more than four decades. Trower spent the early 60’s playing guitar in various London based bands, the most successful being The Paramount who specialised in mostly covers, and released several singles from 1963 and 1965. The Rolling Stones were big fans.

In 1967, Trower received his big break when he joined Procol Harum; and remained a member until 1972. After leaving Procol Harum, Trower embarked on his solo career, formed a power trio that transformed him into a celebrated guitar innovator.

His early albums share a tough, explosive guitar style mixed with his trademark “soft psychedelia” that made Robin Trower stand out from the rest of the crowd.

Throughout his solo career, Trower has been regarded as the “White” Hendrix due to his uncanny ability to channel Jimi’s bluesy, psychedelic, Fender Strat playing style.

Trower released his solo debut, “Twice Removed from Yesterday”, in 1973. The album barely left a dent in the US charts, but that would change soon enough with his next release 1974’s “Bridge of Sighs”. The album skyrocketed into the US Top Ten, peaking at number seven selling a million and a half copies. It still sells 15,000 copies yearly worldwide.

When it comes to a new album by Robin Trower, some things never change. The guitar work will be breathtaking. The song writing will be heartfelt and fearless. The vocal will siphon the soul.

According to Robin his latest album “Where You Are Going To” is a continuation from my last album “Something’s About to Change” - in fact I’ve only stopped recording songs to go on tour. I like to play the guitar for 2 or 3 hours a day, and that invariably leads to a new song idea every few days”.

“The album ranges from rock to funky soul with some epic blues grooves. Album opener "When Will The Next Blow Fall" is a bit of a rocker inspired by the events in Europe and how uncertain people’s futures are. The title track "Where You Are Going To" is me reflecting on my life and career and how we have no idea how our lives might unfold”.

“In terms of influences on this album I felt I was channelling a combination of James Brown and John Lee Hooker on the funky "The Fruits of Your Desire" and the album closer "Delusion Sweet Delusion". I’m really looking forward to playing those two live on tour!”...

“The new album features two very emotional tracks "We Will Be Together Someday" and "I’m Holding on to You" - both dedicated to the memory of my late wife”.

Tracklist:
1. When Will the Next Blow Fall
2. Where You Are Going To
3. Back Where You Belong
4. Jigsaw
5. The Fruits of Your Desire
6. We Will Be Together Someday
7. Ain’t No Use To Worry
8. In Too Deep
9. I’m Holding on to You
10. Delusion Sweet Delusion

Line-up:
Robin Trower – Guitars, vocals, bass
Chris Taggart – Drums

Produced by Livingstone Brown at Studio 91 in Newbury

Weblinks:
www.trowerpower.com
www.facebook.com/RobinTrower