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Leicester Gig Confirmed
Ian Hunter and the Rant Band have added a small club gig as a warmup to their two theater gigs in England this year, on 29 Apr 2010 at The Musician in Leicester. Tickets go on sale at 10AM tomorrow (Tues, 09 Feb 2010) from We Got Tickets. This is a small club gig (capacity under 250) so it may sell quickly.
Ian Hunter Solo Tour Dates
Ian Hunter and the Rant Band have announced a number of dates in the US, UK and Europe in April and May. Ticket information for all the gigs can be found on the Ian Hunter Shows page of this website. Dates announced thus far include:
- 21 Apr 2010 - The City Winery, New York NY
- 23 Apr 2010 - The City Winery, New York NY
- 24 Apr 2010 - The City Winery, New York NY
- 25 Apr 2010 - Sellersville Theater, Sellersville PA
- 29 Apr 2010 - The Musician, Leicester England
- 01 May 2010 - HMV Picture House, Edinburgh Scotland
- 02 May 2010 - Barbican Hall, London England
- 04 May 2010 - Crossroads Live Club, Roma Italy
- 05 May 2010 - Alcatraz, Milano Italy
Man Overboard
Ian Hunter's new album, Man Overboard, was issued on 21 July 2009 by New West Records. Recorded in late 2008 in Pawling NY, the 11-song set is a stunning follow up to the overwhelmingly critically acclaimed Shrunken Heads album. The album can be purchased with free UK delivery from HMV, and with free delivery in Europe from PLAY.COM. USA customers can order from AMAZON. See the Latest News page for more information about the album.
What The Critics Are Saying
'His muse is as vital as ever. Artists like Jeff Tweedy, Alejandro Escovedo and Joe Strummer have covered Hunter’s songs, and David Bowie worshiped him. Man Overboard explains why.'
- Chicago Tribune'Man Overboard ranks as one of his very best, a strong showing from a man with a deep understanding of humanity's triumphs and foibles. Terrifically smart but entirely unpretentious.'
- Detroit Free Press'Man Overboard grows deeper with each listen. It may be one of the best records he’s ever made.'
- Crawdaddy'Hunter’s barbed-wire wit, intelligent songwriting and self-deprecating sentimentality are here in abundance. A-'
- The Boston Herald'On Man Overboard, Ian Hunter turns in an 11-song set that is astonishingly vital and puts to shame many toilers half his age. With that sandpapered voice and an ability to bend a melody to its own peculiar will, Hunter is as sharp and cussed as ever.'
- The Sunday Times'Man Overboard is Hunter at his best. He sounds like a man rejuvenated-with a familiar, yet fresh sense of musical risk-taking. The song has always been the key for Hunter, and this record says that it will continue to be so for some time.'
- Elmore Magazine'Ian Hunter is on a protracted winning streak that both belies his age and finds him making full use of his experience. Hunter’s new album, Man Overboard, finds him revisiting that successful formula.'
- The New Yorker'Man Overboard is the third in a stunning 21st-century trilogy, and confirms that Ian Hunter is on the hottest songwriting streak of his storied career.'
- UnCut
Exclusive MTH Live CD
This is your exclusive opportunity to order the live CD of the reunion gig of the year! October 1, 2009 saw the live return of one of the best loved Rock & Roll bands of all time: Mott The Hoople. It has been 40 years since this highly influential band formed in 1969, and over 35 years since the original line-up has played together. It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have recording the band at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 1st October to create an instant CD for fans to take home straight after the show.
This limited edition live CD is the ONLY recording of the Mott The Hoople reunion shows. Presented in bespoke artwork, this is an exclusive 3 CD set featuring songs from their classic albums. Concert Live recorded the band’s show on the 1st October, and sold this live CD directly at this show and at the following 4 dates the band played at the Hammersmith Apollo.
You can now order this live CD to be posted to you. Order now to avoid disappointment! Visit the Concert Live website for ordering information.
Have Guitars ... Will Travel
Derrick Thompson has announced that his new book about the Northampton UK music scene in the '50s and '60s , Have Guitars ... Will Travel is now available. It has plenty of information about Ian Hunter, as well as numerous early photographs. See the Latest News page for more details and ordering information.