Category: News
Watson Kercheval Watson
Bruce and Jamie Watson are proud to present a new musical collaboration with fellow musician and longtime Big Country fan Thomas Kercheval. The trio has dubbed themselves “WKW”, and they’ve just released a 3-song EP called “Hands Across the Ocean”, which can currently be previewed and downloaded from Bandcamp at the link below (soon to be available on other digital platforms). The songs are full of big guitars, huge choruses and celtic spirit. They’ve also released a new video for the track “Seven Swords” off the new EP. Find that link below, too. Along with Svein Hjorthaug, Kercheval hosts “The Great Divide”, a Big Country podcast. In the newest episode, Bruce and Jamie make a guest appearance to talk about the WKW project. We hope you like it!
WKW: Hands Across the Ocean
https://bjwatson.bandcamp.com/releases
“Seven Swords” Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aHksZjgYJk
The Great Divide podcast:
www.bigcountrypodcast.com
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)
Holmfirth Picturedrome
Big Country returns to the Holmfirth Picturedrome onn 13th April after their show on 3rd March was postponed due to inclimate weather. Tickets for the original date will be honoured. Tickets are still available for purchase at: https://www.picturedrome.net
Follow Bruce’s Away Days
While Big Country is touring Australia & New Zealand follow Bruce’s Away Days Journal as he travels across the continent. Just click the icon above or follow the link here: http://www.bigcountry.co.uk/bruces-away-days-journal/