Swervedriver Announce First London Show in Ten Years
After a nearly decade-long hiatus, British cult rockers Swervedriver have reformed and are back on the road this year. Having recently enjoyed a successful stateside tour, the band have just announced their return to London. The show, courtesy of capital-based live night and label Club AC30, is planned for 16th September at the Scala. Support comes from Six By Seven and Exit Calm.
The band have also confirmed they will be playing a show in Glasgow on 18th September at King Tuts, with more UK dates to follow.
CLUB AC30 PRESENTS:
Swervedriver
+ Six By Seven + Exit Calm + Club AC30 DJs
Tuesday 16th September 2008
Scala, London
275 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NL, 020 7833 2022
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £16 adv - www.wegottickets.com
Swervedriver was formed in Britain in 1990 by vocalists/guitarists Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, bassist Adi Vines, and drummer Graham Bonnar. Fusing swirling textures with the more traditional boundaries of rock, the group debuted with a series of brilliant EPs -- Son of Mustang Ford, Rave Down, and Sandblasted -- before issuing their full-length debut, Raise, in 1991. After a U.S. tour in support of Soundgarden, Bonnar left the band, followed quickly by the departure of Vines; 1992's Never Lose That Feeling EP, their strongest effort to date, initially appeared to mark the group's swan song. But in 1993, Swervedriver returned; with the core of Franklin and Hartridge rounded out by new drummer Jez Hindmarsh and bass player Steve George, they released their sophomore LP Mezcal Head. An import-only release, Ejector Seat Reservation, followed in 1995; in the fall of 1998, Swervedriver resurfaced with their fourth effort, 99th Dream.
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In late 2005 a two-disc retrospective "Juggernaut Rides" was released on Castle Music. The collection included rare b-sides and demos from the band plus classic songs Duress, Son of Mustang Ford, Rave Down and more. This release is available in record stores and on Amazon.com.
In 2008 Swervedriver reunited with Adam Franklin on vocals and guitars, Jimmy Hartridge on guitar, Steve George on bass and Jez Hindmarsh on drums.
www.swervedriver.com / www.myspace.com/swervedriver
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