All posts written in November, 2009.
We are pleased to announce that Bad Lieutenant will be supporting the Pet Shop Boys at O2 World in Berlin, Germany on 5th December.
Bad Lieutenant has just added a date in Germany:
Friday, December 4th
Becks Music Experience
Markthalie Hamburg
Germany
To see the band perform get your tickets here.
On behalf of the band and management I would like to apologize to all our fans who have been inconvenienced in any way by the cancellation of our US gigs. The band are very upset and surprised by this, as the fans obviously are. I am informed that this was caused by administrative problems with our visa application and at this late stage nothing can be done. We are trying our hardest to reschedule the gigs for spring next year and to add extra shows in the USA.
Bernard Sumner.
It is with frustration and regret that Bad Lieutenant reluctantly announces the cancellation of the band’s four U.S. dates set to commence next week. The more stringent immigration laws and changing visa parameters resulted in an inability to process the necessary paperwork.
“We were all so very excited about coming to the States to play our new music for our American fans,” said Bad Lieutenant’s Bernard Sumner, “and are extremely disappointed that on this occasion, we won’t have the opportunity to do so. We plan to reschedule the Chicago and New York shows along with some additional U.S. dates in Spring 2010. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.”
The four Bad Lieutenant dates that have been cancelled are:
November 18 – Park West (headline), Chicago, IL
November 19 – supporting the Pixies in Chicago, IL
November 21 – Webster Hall (headline), New York, NY
November 23 – supporting the Pixies in New York, NY
The concerts were in support of Never Cry Another Tear, Bad Lieutenant’s debut release which arrived in stories on Tuesday, November 10. The band features New Order/Joy Division’s Sumner, newcomer Jake Evans on vocals and guitars as well as guitarist Phil Cunningham and drummer Stephen Morris, musicians who helped make the legendary New Order a multi-Platinum-selling band and one of the most influential forces over the past three decades in the alt/rock/dance genres.
Bad Lieutenant’s Spring 2010 dates will be announced soon.
Well at least the questions asked by Brent Kutchback, Rob Andrews, Barry McMahon and Eimi Graham. Yes, these are the four fans that are having their questions answered during the first installment of answers from Bad Lieutenant. Keep an eye out for the answers from Bernard and Jake.
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Brent Kutchback:
I love the new album and am looking forward to some US tour dates to be added.
With three guitarists in the band, how does that work? Obviously, everyone has to check their ego at the door, right? Keep up the great music!
PC: It’s actually a good thing having three guitar players when it comes to recording as we all have different styles. So we had it covered when it came down to what each song needed on the record. For example Bernard is top at choppy, funky playing (“Poisonous Intent”). Jake “Hendrix” is amazing at lead stuff (“Summer Days”) and I am into big chunky chords and melody lines (“Sink or Swim”).
However it’s a different story live ‘cos at times we all play together! Which creates a wall of sound. Bernard refers to this as “a bloody guitar orchestra!”
And finally there was certainly no room for egos at Bernard’s home studio…. it’s a little on the cosy side!
Rob Andrews:
First off, Sink or Swim sounds brilliant. Nice work.
I was wondering if Bad Lieutenant was planning on taking things “a day at a time” or do you have some specific long term goals? Should we expect future projects? I want to get my hopes up!
PC: Thanks Rob, I am really happy with it.
I don’t think as people we like to plan ahead too much! I think as long as we are enjoying it we will keep on doing it. And at the moment we are.
Barry McMahon:
Bad Lieutenant are offered Charlie Watts or Ringo Starr as session drummers for a new track. Which one would you pick and why??
Coming to Glasgow any time soon?
PC: I would have to pick Ringo! I think he is really underrated on the drums.
Charlie Watts looks like a headmaster behind the kit!!!
We would love to play in Glasgow again. Gigs always have a great vibe up there. We plan to do more Uk gigs next year and Glasgow is the top of my list.
Cheers Barry!
Eimi Graham, from Japan:
It’s clear that the band gets on with each other, and I think that shows in the music, but specifically, what are the shared values or personality traits within the band that makes that happen?
PC: Hi Eimi
I think it all works because we share a similar sense of humour and believe me, you need that if you are locked in a room for 18 months with 2 men writing an album!
But seriously, we have a shared work ethic and believe in the music we’re making.
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