The greatest British songwriter of the recent decades announced his new tour today. GS2008 rejoiced.....

"Gruff Rhys will tour the UK in February. The recently confirmed dates - which are listed below - will see Gruff check in and out of hotels and venues across the country in what is his first UK tour for over 3 years.

Gruff will be joined on the road by North Wales's instrumental surf rock quartet, 'Y Niwl'. In addition to playing as support at all gigs, the band will be putting in a double shift and helping out on some of Gruff's songs too.

The shows kick off in Sheffield on 14th February, the same day as Gruff's new Hotel Shampoo album is released:-

Mon, 14th Feb Memorial Hall, Sheffield
Tue, 15th Feb Oran Mor, Glasgow
Thu, 17th Feb St Phillips, Manchester
Fri, 18th Feb The Kazimier, Liverpool
Sat, 19th Feb St Paul's Church, Cambridge
Sun, 20th Feb Arts Centre, Norwich
Mon, 21st Feb Glee Club, Nottingham
Tue, 22nd Feb Cadogan Hall, London
Fri, 25th Feb Palace Theatre, Bridport
Sat, 26th Feb St Georges Church, Brighton
Sun, 27th Feb Glee Club, Birmingham
Mon, 28th Feb St Georges Hall, Bristol

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