Glasgow’s CATHOLIC ACTION have announced a fourteen-date UK headline tour next year that will see them bring their raucous live show to venues across the country
Frontman Chris McCrory says: “In Memory Of has been a long time coming for us, and it wouldn’t have happened were it not for you. It’s a record we’re incredibly proud of and we hope you are too. So, we’re thrilled to be heading out on a headline tour of the UK to perform tracks from In Memory Of and more for the people that made it happen. Thank you! And see you in February.”
Following the release of their acclaimed debut album ‘In Memory Of’, Catholic Action toured with alt. rock trio Kagoule this November which included a stop at the iconic 100 Club. The band have also just been confirmed for SXSW in 2018 alongside other British rising stars including The Magic Gang, Nadia Rose and Shame, firmly cementing their place as one of the most exciting ones-to-watch for 2018.
Catholic Action also recently shared the video for their latest single ‘Black & White’. One of In Memory Of’s standout tracks, the track was written by frontman Chris McCrory, as a reaction to finding out about the death of David Bowie.
Catholic Action 2018 Tour – tickets available here
20th Feb Newcastle, Underground
21st Feb Oxford, The Cellar
22nd Feb Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge
23rd Feb London, Birthdays
27th Feb Bristol, Crofters Rights
28th Feb Leeds, Oporto
1st Mar Sheffield, Record Junkee
2nd Mar Bedford, Esquires
3rd Mar Liverpool, Shipping Forecast
4th Mar York, Fulford Arms
20th Mar Southampton, Heartbreakers
21st Mar Brighton, The Hope
22nd Mar Guildford, Boileroom
23rd Mar Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Catholic Action: In Memory Of is out now on Modern Sky Records.
Available – https://catholicaction.tmstor.es/
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