Released in 1994, The Brand New Heavies' third album, 'Brother Sister', changed everything for the band. Fueled by classic singles 'Dream On Dreamer', 'Midnight At The Oasis' and 'Back To Love', the album achieved huge success (a number 4 chart position, over a million sales and a BRIT nomination ) as they consolidated their position. like the pioneers of Acid Jazz.
Still sounding as fresh and timeless as they did back then, The Brand New Heavies celebrate the album's 30th anniversary with the announcement of the 'Brother Sister 30' tour.
Featuring original members Andrew Levy and Simon Bartholomew with phenomenal vocalist Angela Ricci, the tour will see The Brand New Heavies perform 'Brother Sister' in its entirety alongside other hits and fan favorites from their storied history with a full band on alive.
The band says, “We can't believe Brother Sister is turning 30! What better way to celebrate than to come see us play the entire album and all of our hits.”
Tickets for the shows listed below go on sale HERE from 10 a.m. this Friday, May 3.
NOVEMBER
1st – Sheffield, The Foundry
8th – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
9th – Coventry, HMV Empire
16 – Newcastle, Boilerworks
22 – Brighton, Dome
23 – Cardiff, Tram
30 – Frome, Cheese and Grain
DECEMBER
20 – Birmingham, Town Hall
Additionally, this summer will see The Brand New Heavies play a selection of headline shows and festival dates, details of which are available. HERE.
Since their debut in 1990, The Brand New Heavies have translated their love of sophisticated '70s funk rhythms into an ever-evolving sound that has lit up dance floors and inspired fans for over thirty years. Their breakthrough success with 'Brother Sister' continued with the follow-up 'Shelter', another Top 5 Platinum certified album that included other hits such as 'Sometimes', 'You Are The Universe' and their version of 'You'. I have a friend'. His legacy has continued to grow with consistently strong albums since then, including 2019's 'TBNH', which featured his first recordings with Angela Ricci.
In 2023, The Brand New Heavies entered a new era of rediscovery with the release of 'Never Stop… The Best Of'. They also embarked on the sold-out 'Never Stop… The Greatest Hits' tour, on which they were accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra.
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