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Artist News Gigs & Festivals
Gigs & tours round-up: Robbie Williams, Chas & Dave and Funeral For A Friend
By Aly Barchi | Published on Thursday 24 October 2013
Robbie Williams‘ previously reported concert at the London Palladium, the one being filmed for his new live DVD, didn’t have a date at first, but now it does, and that date is 8 Nov. The one-off show will find Rob singing with live guests Lily Allen and Rufus Wainwright, who both appear on his new LP, ‘Swings Both Ways’, and Muppets Miss Piggy and Kermit The Frog, who don’t.
Miss Piggy says/oinks: “Moi is always thrilled to perform at the Palladium, no matter who I have to share the stage with. But being up there with moi’s dear friend Robbie Williams and Kermie will make this night even more spectacular”.
Yes, indeed. And speaking of ‘spectacular’, showbiz quinquagenarians Chas & Dave are playing the Royal Albert Hall on 25 Apr 2014. They’ll play their greatest hits, and greatest hits-in-waiting from their new LP, ‘That’s What Happens’, which is released next week. And this is a photo of C&D standing in front of the Royal Albert Hall, just in case you were worrying that they didn’t know where it was.
Lastly, to a Funeral For A Friend (pictured) announcement, as the band confirm a trio of shows in London, Leeds and Cardiff in late-April 2014. No ordinary live dates, each will see the FFAF run through their 2005 LP ‘Hours’ in full, with BoySetsFire in support. Info is here, and a pre-tour speech by Funeral’s Matthew Davies-Kreye is here…
“It’s taken so many years but to finally say that we’re going on tour with BoySetsFire again puts a huge smile on my face! I have loved this band through every record they’ve released and feel honoured that I can call them dear friends. They are a huge musical/lifestyle inspiration and getting to see them tear it up is going to be incredible!”
