Squeeze extends comeback, shuffles in US dates
The British group will kick off the outing Aug. 21 in Washington, DC, with plans to hit 13 cities on the three-week run, which concludes in mid-September. The full schedule is included below.
The current version of the group features founding members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, along with longtime bassist John Bentley and two members of Tilbrook's touring band, The Fluffers: Stephen Large (keyboards) and Simon Hanson (drums).
Former members Jools Holland and Gilson Lavis, who continue to tour as part of Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, will once again abstain from participating in the reunited Squeeze.
Last November, Squeeze released "5 Live," which features 19 tracks recorded during last year's US tour.
"Essential Squeeze," which the band is calling its "definitive greatest hits collection," was released last spring, sporting a pair of unreleased tracks. A DVD version of the set, featuring music videos from throughout the group's career, was released at the same time.
Both Difford and Tilbrook have continued to record and tour since the band's initial breakup. Difford's second solo album, "I Didn't Get Where I Am," was released last year, while Tilbrook continues to work on his third solo album, according to a press release.
Four of the group's albums--1980's "Argybargy," 1989's "Frank," 1995's "Ridiculous" and 1982's "Sweets From a Stranger"--are being re-released by the band's British record label. More information can be found at the official Squeeze website.
August 2008
21 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
22 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
25 - Torrington, CT - Warner Theatre
26 - Foxboro, MA - Showcase Live
29 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
31 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival
September 2008
3 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
5 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
9 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
10 - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre
13 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
15 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
15 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
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