Category: 2018
European Tour Announced
We are delighted to announce the following European dates for March 2019.
We will be celebrating “The Crossing” and our Greatest Hits
Friday 15th Nürnberg, The Cult, Germany
Saturday 16th Freiburg, Jazzhaus Germany
Sunday 17th Karlsruhe, Tollhaus. Germany
Monday 18th München, Backstage Halle Germany
Wednesday 20th Hengelo, Cactus, Netherlands
Thursday 21st Worpswede, Music Hall Germany
Friday 22nd Berlin, Frannz Club, Germany
Saturday 23rd Drachten, Iduna. Netherlands
Derby show postponed
As many of you may be aware, Simon has been struggling with his voice over the last couple of weekends. This has been due to an infection and on his Doctor’s advice we have unfortunately had to cancel the gig in Derby this Wednesday.
The gig has already been re-scheduled for Thursday 14th February 2019
Ticketing information for the rescheduled gig will be announced tomorrow
We can only apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and will do something extra at the rescheduled gig to hopefully make this up to you.
Best wishes go out to Simon for a speedy recovery and thanks to everyone for your continued support.
UPDATE: The re-scheduled date for the show is Thursday 14th February 2019 and all current tickets are of course valid for the new date. If you require a refund they can be obtained from the place of purchase. All other shows are to be go on as scheduled.
Live At Rockpalast 1986 & 1991
MIG Music presents this 5 disc set (3 CD & 2 DVD) of the Big Country shows at Rockpalast from 1986 (Essen) and 1991 (Bonn). Available worldwide, you can pre-order yours at: https://bigcountry.lnk.to/liveatrockpalast
BIG COUNTRY – A celebration of 4 decades of music-making
BIG COUNTRY – A celebration of 4 decades of music-making:
Two-part radio special in words and music.
Coming up on this Friday’s (5 October) rock show, a jumbo celebration of the music of Big Country. Two feature hour interviews in one evening, telling the band’s story over time, kicking off with an hour 5-6pm – with and then part 2 following 9.30-10.30pm
For part 1 at 5pm on Friday, we speak with drummer Mark Brzezicki about the band’s early days and chart successes, their appearance with Queen at Knebworth in 1986 – and Big Country’s eventual decision to reform some years after the tragic loss of Stuart Adamson. We also hear about Mark’s session projects over the decades with many other rock n roll greats – and his take on the changing face of the music industry.
In between these two specials, between 6-8pm it’s new bands and new music. We’ll be showcasing music from a heap of new albums out next Friday, including Sari Beth Schorr Idlewar Bad Touch The Brew and of course Those Damn Crows
New T-Shirts in the Big Country Store
The Crossing 35th Anniversary T-Shirts are now available in all three sleeve colours. Get yours while they last at: http://store.bigcountry.co.uk/
Big Country and The Skids will be playing in Scotland on the same bill this December. On the 21st, they will play at the historic Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow and on the 28th they will play a hometown gig at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline
Tickets may be booked at:
Glasgow Barrowlands: https://www.gigsinscotland.com/skids
Dunfermline Glen Pavilion: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-skids-big-country-glen-pavilion-tickets/8490535
New T-Shirts in the Big Country Store
2018 is the 35th Anniversary of The Crossing and the 25th Anniversary of The Buffalo Skinners. T-Shirts commemorating both are now for sale in the Big Country Store at https://store.bigcountry.co.uk/
Both are available in sizes up to 4XL
Big Country to perform in Japan
For the first time in over 30 years, Big Country will perform in Japan when they play at the Billboard Live venues in Tokyo and Osaka. There will be two shows each day.
Tokyo: 8 & 9 August
Osaka: 11 August
All essential details, including how to book tickets is available at: http://www.billboard-live.com
Big Country to be part of Full Metal Cruise VII
The seventh Full Metal Cruise sets sail for England and Scotland! We will start at Bremerhaven and head to Invergordon in Scotland first. Afterwards we will travel to Tyne in England, before we return to Bremerhaven.
2nd – 7th of September 2018
You will experience five exciting days and nights on your journey with the Mein Schiff 3. Bands will be rocking on different stages on board. During the shore leaves, you can join the land excursions. While at sea, a lot is happening on board, e.g. Metal karaoke, comedy shows, workshops for musicians, allstar jam sessions, Meet & Greets, signing sessions, movie nights etc.
Of course the ship also invites you to enjoy your stay with bars, pool deck, restaurants… Especially interesting for the fans: The Full Metal Cruise includes all meals in most restaurants.
In addition Full Metal Drinks is part of the package: outside meal times and in all bars and lounges metal fans can enjoy beer, soft drinks, coffee, tea, alcohol-free cocktails and a variety of wines for free. After 6pm a big selection of spirits, cocktails and long drinks are also free.
Join the Cruise, Metalheads!
Why The Long Face Deluxe Edition
Released June 29, 2018.
This release includes not only the full length album “Why The Long Face”, but also their live 1996 album Eclectic, plus a huge array of bonus tracks and band demos, including alternative and acoustic versions of classic tracks such as ‘In A Big Country’ and ‘You Dreamer’, plus a whole load of rarities including Big Country’s cover versions of Alice Cooper’s ‘Teenage Lament’, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Down On The Corner’ and Neil Young’s ‘Hey Hey My My’.
All material contained within has been freshly remastered especially for this release.
Comes packaged in a clam shell box set, with booklet containing full sleeve-notes documenting the band’s activities throughout the release of the album.
Available at: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/big-country-why-the-long-face-4cd-deluxe-expanded-box-set/
DISC ONE: WHY THE LONG FACE
1. YOU DREAMER
2. MESSAGE OF LOVE
3. I’M NOT ASHAMED
4. SAIL INTO NOTHING
5. THUNDER & LIGHTNING
6. SEND YOU
7. ONE IN A MILLION
8. GOD’S GREAT MISTAKE
9. WILDLAND IN MY HEART
10. TAKE YOU TO THE MOON
11. FAR FROM ME TO YOU
12. CHARLOTTE
13. POST NUCLEAR TALKING BLUES
14. BLUE ON A GREEN PLANET
DISC TWO: BONUS TRACKS
1. I’M NOT ASHAMED (SINGLE EDIT)
2. ONE IN A MILLION (1ST VISIT)
3. MONDAY TUESDAY GIRL
4. IN A BIG COUNTRY (ACOUSTIC VERSION)
5. CRAZYTIMES
6. BLUE ON A GREEN PLANET (COOL VERSION)
7. YOU DREAMER (SINGLE EDIT)
8. ICE CREAM SMILE
9. MAGIC IN YOUR EYES
10. BIANCA
11. HARDLY A MOUNTAIN (HITW TAPES)
12. GOLDEN BOY LOVES GOLDEN GIRL (HITW TAPES)
13. CAN YOU FEEL THE WINTER (HITW TAPES)
14. I’M EIGHTEEN
15. VICIOUS
16. ON THE ROAD AGAIN
17. ALL GO TOGETHER (ACOUSTIC VERSION)
DISC THREE: ECLECTIC
1. RIVER OF HOPE
2. KING OF EMOTION
3. BIG YELLOW TAXI
4. THE BUFFALO SKINNERS
5. SUMMERTIME
6. THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN
7. ELEANOR RIGBY
8. WINTER SKY
9. SLING IT
10. I’M ON FIRE
11. WHERE THE ROSE IS SOWN
12. COME BACK TO ME
13. RUBY TUESDAY
BONUS TRACKS
14. TEENAGE LAMENT
15. DOWN ON THE CORNER
16. HEY HEY MY MY
17. YOU DREAMER (ACOUSTIC VERSION)
18. I’M NOT ASHAMED (ACOUSTIC VERSION)
DISC FOUR: DEMOS
1. YOU DREAMER
2. MESSAGE OF LOVE
3. I’M NOT ASHAMED
4. SAIL INTO NOTHING
5. THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
6. SEND YOU
7. GOD’S GREAT MISTAKE
8. WILDLAND IN MY HEART
9. TAKE YOU TO THE MOON
10. FAR FROM ME TO YOU
11. CHARLOTTE
12. POST NUCLEAR TALKING BLUES
13. CRAZYTIMES
14. WHAT ABOUT PEACE
15. NORMAL
16. GOD’S GREAT MISTAKE (ALTERNATE VERSION)