(Noble PR) 2005 is looking to be a big year for the critically acclaimed alternative
folk singer/songwriter, Michelle Shocked, who will release a new trilogy of
albums on June 13th on her own Mighty Sound label through Proper
Distribution in the UK. Michelle has also announced her 2005 European Tour
Dates.
Michelle Shocked: UK & European Tour Dates, 2005
Thursday July 14 - St Georges Church, Brighton
Friday July 15 - Academy 3, Manchester
Saturday July 16 - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Sunday July 17 - Galway Festival, Galway (Ireland)
Monday July 18 - Spirit Store, Dundalk (Ireland)
Tuesday July 19 - Glee Club, Cardiff
Wednesday July 20 - Fleece & Firkin, Bristol
Thursday July 21 - Tivoli De Helling, Utrecht (Holland)
Friday July 22 - World Games Plaza, Duisburg (Germany)
Saturday July 23 - Jazz Festival, Niece (France)
Monday July 25 - Rivierenhof, Antwerp (Belgium)
Tuesday July 26 - Islington Academy, London
The three new albums which Michelle will be showcasing through the tour--
titled Don't Ask Don't Tell; Mexican Standoff; and Got No Strings --
chronicle a tumultuous time of life -- including her recent divorce. This
isn't to imply that the songs are bitter. In fact, to the contrary they're
executed with humour, imagination, irony and empowerment -- and in voices
most have never heard from Michelle. There's rock and after-hours blues,
hardcore punk, and a distinctive Southern twang shading her sly lyrics.
