The latest Show of Hands tour hits the road this week along with Irish bodhrán player Cormac Byrne who will be armed with more than a bodhrán as revealed below. The third member of the band- Miranda Sykes – recently had a baby boy called Wilfred – so big congratulations.
The new lineup performed at Costa Del Folk and Birmingham Town Hall recently and has gone down a treat with fans. Show of Hands recently shared some telling comments from fans which demonstrates a clear appreciation of the new dynamic:
Cormac really added a new dimension, particularly to the Galway farmer. Some really great new songs.
It was a great night indeed. The introduction of Cormac brought a new dynamic.
Steve and Phil are clearly excited about the addition of Cormac on this Show of Hands tour for which they give a flavour on their rehearsal video below.
Tour support comes from Alden Patterson and Dashwood. In our review of their latest album By the Night, David Kidman commented on how their music can conceal an inventiveness and sense of challenge that is every bit as beguiling.
With the new lineup and great support, this tour promises to be a rewarding tour, see the dates below.
Show of Hands Tour Dates
October
31 BRIDPORT, Electric Palace – 01308 424901
November
1 GUILDFORD, G Live – 01483 369350
2 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Assembly Hall Theatre – 01892 530613
3 SALISBURY, City Hall Salisbury – 01722 434434
7 MANCHESTER, RNCM – 01619 075555
8 HALIFAX, Victoria Theatre – 01422 351158
10 LONDON, Union Chapel – Tickets
11 PLYMOUTH, Theatre Royal – 01752 267222
14 CHELTENHAM Town Hall – 08445 762210
15 BUXTON Opera House – 01298 72190
16 CARDIFF, St Davids Hall- 02920 878444
18 OXFORD New Theatre – 08448 713020
21 YEOVIL, Octagon Theatre – 01935 422884
22 NORWICH, Epic Studios – 01603 727727
23 ST ALBANS, The Alban Arena – 01727 844488
24 HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe Swan – 01494 512000
25 PORTSMOUTH, New Theatre Royal – 02392 649000
28 MARGATE, Theatre Royal – 01843 292795
29 BASINGSTOKE, The Anvil – 01256 844244
30 BRIGHTON, St Georges Church – 01273 279448
December
1 POOLE, Lighthouse – 01202 280000
6, 7, 8 EXMOUTH Pavilion – 01395 222477
Ticket links and more details here https://www.showofhands.co.uk/show-of-hands-2018-dates