NEWS: Big Thief announce debut UK shows and limited split single

NEWS: Big Thief announce debut UK shows and limited split single

Having released their superb debut record Masterpiece in May, Brooklyn alt-rockers Big Thief are heading to the UK in September for a string of debut shows in the country.  The band will spend a couple of dates on the road with M Ward before playing one or two headline dates.  They’ll also be playing at this year’s Festival No. 6 in Portmeirion.  Details below.

1st September – Gorilla, Manchester*
2nd September – Hug & Pint, Glasgow
3rd September – Headrow House, Leeds
4th September – Festival No. 6, Portmeirion
6th September – Koko, London*
(* = with M Ward)

The band have also announced that they’ll be releasing a new 7” containing solo acoustic performances from the band’s frontwoman Adrienne Lenker recorded by Luke Temple of Here We Go Magic.  It’ll have a new version of ‘Masterpiece’ as well as a never before heard track, ‘Dandelion.’  The limited 500 copy run will only be available as a tour exclusive.

Listen to ‘Masterpiece’ below.

Photo credit: Sasha Arutyunova

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