Spandau Ballet star Steve Norman is headed out on a solo tour to celebrate 40 years since the group released their debut album ‘Journeys to Glory’.
The band released their classic album in March 1981 and, although the group is no longer active, the musician plans to honour the milestone with a string of live dates.
“As much as it pains me that my main band is not currently a working unit, I simply cannot let this important milestone slip by without further pomp and ceremony,” he says.
Ticket sales start on November 4.
— Steve Norman (@SteveNormanReal) November 2, 2021
Links to follow.
Artwork: @simonjwestbrook & Graham Smith
Photo: Neil Mackenzie Matthews
Agents: @johntyrrell17 & @kt_promotions
PR: @impressive_pr#thesleevz #spandauballet #journeystoglory #tocutalongstoryshort #uktour #40thanniversary pic.twitter.com/FuulvUJhPm
“Spandau will always have a special place in my heart, as will JK, Gary, Tone and Mart. This tour is me and The Sleevz rocking a fine line between our interpretation of the songs whilst keeping true to the integrity of the original versions. And ultimately and most importantly, the audiences’ ears.
“Luckily, I’m in both bands. I’ll make sure we don’t stray too far. I’m already fired up and thoroughly looking forward to performing this album in front of a live audience. For a few weeks in February 2022 myself and The Sleevz, flying the Spandau flag.”
Steve will be accompanied by his five-piece band The Sleevz – which includes his son Jaco on bass – and will perform the album in its entirety for the first time.
The shows will also include later Spandau classics, including True, Gold and Only When You Leave.
Tickets are on sale now.
The full list of tour dates is as follows:
February 2022
8 – The Whitty, Wokingham
9 – Half Moon Putney, London
11 – Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
12 – The Forum, Darlington
13 – Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St. Annes
15 – The Boileroom, Guildford
16 – Epic, Norwich
17 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
19 – Chinnerys, Southend On Sea
20 – Patterns, Brighton
22 – Grand Theatre, Lancaster
23 – The Forum, Barrow In Furness
24 – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh
25 – Oran Mor, Glasgow