Jarvis Cocker is ushering in a new chapter of his career by announcing a run of small UK shows under the monniker of JARV.
Shows in Manchester, London and Ramsgate shows are already sold out. Tickets, are still available for JARV’s performances in Brighton, Liverpool and two-night residency in Castleton (near Sheffield).
Alongside tour dates, JARV has announced their band members. He will be backed by Three Trapped Tigers’, Adam Betts, on drums. Serafina Steer on harp and keyboards while Emma Smith and Andrew Mckinneytake on the violin and bass.
Jarv have released the following cryptic message:
“JARV is entirely implausible
JARV is a way of looking at the world
JARV is an acronym
JARV stands for something
JARV is louder than you might expect
JARV is two women & three men
JARV is up close & personal
JARV is troglodytic
JARV is a rave in a cave
JARV is a group
JARV is the next best thing
JARV is electric music
JARV is a work in progress
JARV is happening
JARV is ancient & modern at the same time
JARV is playing near you very soon
JARV is an experiment
JARV is a night to remember
JARV is a live experience with no barriers
JARV is
……& always will be.”
JARV UK Tour Dates 2018
March
26 – Brighton, Patterns
27 – London, Moth Club
28 – Ramsgate, Music Hall
April
3 – Manchester, Deaf Institute
4 – Liverpool, Williamson’s Tunnels
6 – Castleton, Peak Cavern
7 – Castleton, Peak Cavern