Thursday, February 4, 2010
Boy George unplugged dates announced
Boy George is back doing what he loves best - singing live, stripped down, acoustic, unplugged. From Friday 9th April Boy George Up Close and Personal: Live in Concert sees George back on the road having just sold out 11 nights at the Leicester Square Theatre in London over Christmas. Taking this show on the road, the tour will see George performing a thrilling set featuring his biggest hits from Culture Club, his solo career, new writing and some great covers.
On Monday 22nd March, his first single of 2010, Amazing Grace, will be released by MN2S new label, Decode Records. Written by Boy George, John Themis & Roland Faber and produced & mixed by Kinky Roland, the single also features additional vocals by the critically acclaimed Portuguese singer Ana Lains. Amazing Grace will be released as a digital download, a CD single and as a limited edition vinyl picture disc! The release features club re-mixes by Sharp Boys, Filo & Peri, and Mac & Taylor, and the acoustic version features Jamiroquais Rob Harris on guitar. MN2S: 'Its really great to be releasing music from such a seminal and iconic artist; weve never experienced such a buzz on a single before.'
Boy George needs little introduction. He first shot to international stardom in the 1980s as the front man of one of the UKs biggest exports - Culture Club. He has sold over 50 million albums and has had top 10 hits in every country. Singer, actor, DJ, artist, photographer, fashion designer, he has constantly reinvented himself and remains today one of the worlds most recognisable iconic figures. He recently started a new monthly drink & drug-free night club DOSE at Proud Camden. His return to live work after a 10 year absence wowed audiences and critics throughout the UK:
9th April LONDON, Leicester Square Theatre
10th April LONDON, Leicester Square Theatre
16th April POOLE, Lighthouse
18th April BLACKPOOL, Grand Theatre
19th April BIRMINGHAM, Town Hall
20th April BRIGHTON, The Dome
21st April GATESHEAD, The Sage
22nd April MANCHESTER, The Lowry
23rd April SKEGNESS, The Embassy
24th April EASTBOURNE, Congress Theatre
25th April LINCOLN, Theatre Royal
26th April SWANSEA, Grand Theatre
27th April CHELTENHAM, Town Hall
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