Ian McCulloch to open Liverpool's new Epstein Theatre
Two Evenings with
IAN McCULLOCH
(Echo and the Bunnymen)
AN ACOUSTIC SET WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST IAN BROUDIE
Liverpool music legend Ian McCulloch has revealed plans to play two intimate acoustic shows in Liverpool on 10 and 11 May, and becoming the first official act to perform at the new Epstein Theatre (formerly The Neptune).
The shows lead up to the release of Ian McCulloch’s fourth solo album called “Pro Patria Mori”. McCulloch will be showcasing songs like ’Different Trees’, ‘Lift Me Up’ and ‘Watch Me Land’ from his forthcoming album, along with classic Echo and the Bunnymen songs and other solo tracks from the albums ‘Candleland’, ‘Mysterio’ and ‘Slidling’”.
Ian McCulloch has been working on his new fourth album, the follow-up to 2003’s 'Slideling’,
with producer Rupert Christie in Liverpool and Henley ahead of an
expected spring release. The Echo and the Bunnymen lead singer will
also be joined on stage by Ian Broudie from The Lightening Seeds and who also produced past Bunnymen albums, to perform a selection of new material and old favourites.
The
newly refurbished Epstein Theatre (formerly The Neptune) in Liverpool
City Centre has recently undergone a 1m refurbishment and will
officially open its doors to a VIP opening on 9th May,
following a management contract win by the organisers of the annual
Liverpool Sound City music festival. Liverpool born Ian McCulloch will
be the first official act to perform at the 350 seat theatre.
Ian McCulloch said “It’s
an honour to be asked to open the venue named after Brian Epstein. The
new album is one of the greatest things I’ve ever done. I’m looking forward to playing the new songs in Liverpool for the first time.”
Dave Pichiling Liverpool Sound City CEO said “We
are delighted to have Ian McCulloch for the official opening of the
Epstein Theatre. Ian is a legendary international artist. Throughout
his illustrious career both as a solo artist and with Echo and the
Bunnymen he has always kept intact his credibility and integrity.”
The Epstein Theatre’s General Manager Christine Spriggs added “We
couldn’t be more thrilled that the first show at our beautiful new
theatre is an evening with Ian McCulloch. He is iconic and we believe
the new Epstein Theatre is iconic too!”
SEATED TICKETS ONLY - STRICTLY LIMITED TO 350 PER SHOW!
LISTING INFORMATION
IAN MCCULLOCH
The Epstein Theatre
Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY
Thu 10 – Fri 11 May 2012
Times: Doors 8pm
Tickets £22 advance
HOW TO BOOK:
ONLINE AT TICKETWEB www.ticketweb.co.uk
Thursday 10th May (Liverpool)
Friday 11th May (Liverpool)
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