In the spirit of the
critically acclaimed and historic 'Space Ritual' tour of 1973, Nik
Turner's Hawkwind plan to blow minds on their sonic and visually
stimulating journey on their 2014 North American tour with Portland's
own Witch Mountain and SF bay area Krautrockers Hedersleben. Starting
in August, this package tour is not to be missed by anyone, in hopes
to enlighten and inspire both people who have witnessed last year's
tour or any of Nik's tours prior and the first timers, bringing sonic
traditions of old to the forefront of 2014. Attendees and Nik
Turner's Hawkind fans will not be disappointed. Though staying true
to the spirit of Space Ritual as a concept, don't be surprised to
hear other classics, songs off of the 2013 release 'Space Gypsy'
album and perhaps a new song or two as Nik Turner prepares to return
to the studio after the tour. Nik also has a new fusion project
forthcoming featuring Billy Cobham and Chris Poland (Megadeth) later
this year.
“This tour is the essence of
space-rock, the extra-terrestrial, inter-galactic, orgasmic embodiment
of the loving and healing vibrations, and the rocking music of the
spheres, flame on, one love.” - Nik Turner
Nik Turner- Sax, Flute, Vocals-
Hawkwind
Nicky Garratt- Guitar- UK SUBS
Jason Willer- Drums, Percusion- UK SUBS
Bryce Shelton-Bass
Kephera Moon- Keys, Synths and Sound
Effects
Witch Mountain
“Witch
Mountain is thrilled to follow up its Summer tour of Europe with the
release of latest album Mobile of Angels, and tour in support of the
legendary Nik Turner's Hawkwind. We feel sure that our music will be
'out there' enough to reach the heads, and Nik Turner and co will
sufficiently rock our fans in turn. It's a match made in Hell and we
can't wait to hit the road.”
Hedersleben
Year 1
report...“It was the same time last year that Hedersleben
accompanied Nik Turner on a space trek around the USA promoting their
debut album 'Upgoer'. Since then the crew have not been resting on
their cosmic sofa rather they’ve pressed on to new and exciting
ventures, including completing the next Brainticket album as the
legendary Joel Vandroogenbroeck’s side-kicks (including many
writing credits), launched their first headline tour of the west
coast, preformed a showcase with special guest Captain Sensible from
the Damned, (See the Hedersleben Facebook page for footage) and not
least recorded their 2nd album 'Die Neuen Welten'.
'Die Neuen
Welten', featuring the epic side long “Zu Den Neuen Welten”,
(Youtube video scheduled for mid August), celebrates the Kepler
mission space telescopes discoveries of more than 2000 exoplanets.
DNW also boasts the studio version of stage favorite “(On The
Ground) Safe and Sound”. The album is mixed by Jürgen Engler of
Die Krupps.
Prog fans look
out for further large sections of Hedersleben’s 3rd album, slated
for recording early next year, as part of this tours set. 'The Fall
Of Chronopolis', based on the book of the same name by Barrington J.
Bayley, is distinctly more progressive in the tradition of the great
early prog concept album. See you in August or September” - Nicky
Garratt
Nicky Garratt - Guitar - UK SUBS
Jason Willer - Drums, Percusion - UK SUBS
Bryce Shelton - Bass
Kephera Moon -
Keys, Vocals, Synths and Sound Effects
Nik Turner's Hawkwind with Witch Mountain and Hedersleben Tour Dates:
Tue 8/26 - Oakland, CA - Uptown
Wed 8/27 - Los Angeles, CA - Viper Room
Thu 8/28 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
Fri 8/29 - Tucson, AZ - Hotel Congress
Sat 8/30 - Albuquerque, NM - Launch Pad
Mon 9/01 - Austin, TX- Red 7
Tue 9/02 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
Wed 9/03 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
Thu 9/04 - Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe
Fri 9/05 - Lafayette, GA - Meltasia Fest
Sat 9/06 - Raleigh, NC - Hopscotch Fest
Sun 9/07 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
Mon 9/08 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Tue 9/09 - Philadelphia, PA - Boot and Saddle
Wed 9/10 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater
Thu 9/11 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
Fri 9/12 - Boston, MA - Middle East
Sun 9/14 - Montreal, QC - IL Motore
Mon 9/15 - Toronto, On - The Garrison
Tue 9/16 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar
Wed 9/17 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
Thu 9/18 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
Fri 9/19 - Rock Island, IL - RIBCO
Sat 9/20 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
Sun 9/21 - Saint Paul, MN - Turf Club
Mon 9/22 - Winnipeg, MB - Pyramid Cabaret
Tue 9/23 - Saskatoon, Sk - Vangelis Tavern
Wed 9/24 - Calgary, AB - Palomino
Fri 9/26 - Vancouver, BC - Venue (early evening show)
Sat 9/27 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey
Sun 9/28 - Portland, OR - Star Theater
Nik
Turner's official website: http://nikturner.com/
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