ICONIC BRITPOP ARTIST THE BLUETONES LIVE IN WORTHING - THE FULL BAND EXPERIENCE
The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You Blue Or Are You Blind’ broke into the Top 40. The single proved to be the launching pad for a run that saw 14 hit singles and 6 albums follow on from it including Slight Return, Sleazy Bed Track and Bluetonic.
From thereon, the band, made up of brothers Mark and Scott Morriss alongside Adam Devlin and Eds Chesters, enjoyed considerable UK and Ireland successes, extending out across into Europe and Japan, before taking a hiatus in 2011 that lasted for 4 years.
Since then they have re-established themselves as one of the UK’s most consistently entertaining live acts, regularly touring their extensive catalogue to their army of devoted fans.
2024 will see the release of the first new Bluetones material in 14 years, and promises to be as exciting a year for the group as they’ve ever enjoyed. A renaissance that will see the four original band members take in the summer festivals before a full UK tour in the autumn/winter of 2024.
“The Bluetones run the gamut from classic indie-pop to psychadelic- tinged rock with unselfconscious ease” – The Scotsman
“A band tied to their Brit Pop past but with tunes that begin to transcend it too” – Louder Than War
WITH SUPPORTING ARTIST ALEX FRANCIS
Alex Francis is rapidly gaining recognition with his unique mix of modern pop and timeless soul, captivating audiences in the UK, Europe, and beyond. His extraordinary talent has led him to tour with iconic musicians including Stereophonics, Alanis Morissette and Sting. Alex’s skills were further highlighted on “Hold On” an official duet with Melanie C, adding to his already notable body of work.
As well as having over 30 million Spotify streams, his energetic sound and compelling stage charisma have earned accolades from prestigious platforms such as BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and BBC Radio 2. He has performed on renowned festival stages across the world including the SXSW Festival in Austin, Liverpool Sound City, the IOW Festival and Madrid’s MadCool Festival.
Guided by Grammy Award winning producer Mark Taylor, Alex Francis spent most of last year focused primarily on composing new music but he also undertook a successful series of solo shows in New York City and contributed an original song to the highly praised Cher album “Christmas.”
“Incredible voice, incredible production & a wonderful songwriter” Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio
“The perfect intersect between grit and polish” Belwood Music
“Alex’s music combines folk and soul with a hypnotic, modern funk melded together through his rustic, beautifully rough voice.” The Sound Sniffer
“Quietly inspirational” CLASH