Tour Diary – Leeds

It’s gone midnight and we’re hurtling down the M1, homeward bound. A couple of hours ago, we were playing to a packed venue in Leeds. Once again, the people of Leeds made an astonishing amount of noise, thus spurring us on to wring out that extra ounce of energy.
We’ve been on the road in the UK for only a week so far but it feels like a lot longer since we played the first show in Lincoln. I guess we’ve squeezed a lot in to that week. Seven shows covering the Midlands, North of England and Scotland. Gone is the Black Mamba. This time we’ve taken a more stealth approach to touring. We’ve been driving ourselves in a Ford Galaxy whilst another vehicle containing the gear, Pepper, Tunstall and Mr.G travels ahead of us. This allows us to stop at any and every coffee establishment on route to each gig. Coffee has become the new cocaine and no journey is complete without a google search for the nearest independent, artisan coffee twattery (as Iain Graham likes to call them) to get a hit. Personally speaking, I enjoy coffee, but it makes me pretty twitchy and anxious. As a result, Paul likes to encourage me to drink it as he finds this highly entertaining.
Anyway, back to the M1. As we get closer to London and the big Shepherds Bush show, we’ve been reflecting on how crazy the last year has been. We’re totally blown away by the numbers of you turning out to the shows. The Temperance Movement isn’t just the five of us, it’s all of you. Thank you,

Nick

2014-07-22T14:43:11+00:00April 28th, 2014|

UK Tour, Leeds

It’s gone midnight and we’re hurtling down the M1, homeward bound. A couple of hours ago, we were playing to a packed venue in Leeds. Once again, the people of Leeds made an astonishing amount of noise, thus spurring us on to wring out that extra ounce of energy.

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2014-07-22T14:44:30+00:00April 28th, 2014|

Show Us What You Got, London

We’re giving away 3 pairs of tickets for the gig at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London on Wednesday April 30th. Post a picture of your favourite London hangout with #ttmlocalhangout and #london on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for a chance to win. Competition ends at 10AM on the morning of the gig. Winners will be contacted at noon.

To guarantee your chance to see us in London, buy your tickets here before they sell out!

2014-07-22T14:47:41+00:00April 25th, 2014|

UK Tour, Day 4…On route to Glasgow

It’s the time of year for listening to Tom Petty tunes. There’s a feeling of harmony best served with a slice of Boys of Summer. Gaps in the puffy clouds reveal a true blue sky echoing an argument with David Rawlings concerning Morrissey and then “One… two… One… wee-ooh!”
On a beautiful day the M6 to Glasgow is a pleasure. It’s especially enjoyable the day after a riotous live performance at Manchester Academy 2. So many good people. So much genuine love for the band. Thank you.

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2014-07-10T13:05:02+00:00April 24th, 2014|

UK Tour, Day 4…On route to Glasgow

It’s the time of year for listening to Tom Petty tunes. There’s a feeling of harmony best served with a slice of Boys of Summer. Gaps in the puffy clouds reveal a true blue sky echoing an argument with David Rawlings concerning Morrissey and then “One… two… One… wee-ooh!”
On a beautiful day the M6 to Glasgow is a pleasure. It’s especially enjoyable the day after a riotous live performance at Manchester Academy 2. So many good people. So much genuine love for the band. Thank you.
It’s a good time for The Temperance Movement. Even now as a light shower slaps the windscreen in the Borders, we know it’s only a playful slap on the bottom like you would in the bedroom. No need for safe words here. No, no. We’re all friends now and everyone knows the rules. Like the Bible says: Proverbs 12:3 ‘Playing to 1000 people a night is good thing. Enjoy it’.
Manchester: vast beacon of culture and enterprise. You did yourselves proud last night as five red faced lads were encourage further not to go back to their day jobs. We shall return very soon to see yous all again I’m sure. It was a buzz to meet those patient enough to catch my tardy aftershow appearance. Big love.

And all the while, Blue Monday was playing in my head on a loop! No joke. Is there something in the water or what?

Phil x

2014-07-11T10:36:54+00:00April 24th, 2014|

Summer Festivals Announced!

We’re happy to announce a few festivals for the summer. We will be playing Download at Donington Park, Belladrum Festival near Inverness, Scotland and Rock Werchter in Belgium. Join us for some festival fun or go for the whole weekend! With more festivals to be confirmed soon…

June 13 – Download Festival – UK : Tickets

July 5 – Rock Werchter – Belgium : Tickets

August 8 – Belladrum Festival – UK : Tickets

Download Festival

2014-07-22T14:49:40+00:00April 11th, 2014|

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