January - Italy

January 09

  • Thu 29th, Velvet, Rimini, Italy
    • Headline show
  • Fri 30th, Init, Roma, Italy
    • Supporting Giant Sand
  • Sat 31st, Aquaragia, Mirandola (Modena), Italy
    • Headline Show
  • February 09

    • Sun 1st, Loop, Ancona, Italy
      • Headline Show

Carnegie - Fife Emma Pollock, To Rococo Rot

November 08

  • Fri 7th, Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
    • This is a special one-off show with Emma Pollock and To Rococo Rot. Get there early (7:30pm) as we're splitting our sets up - the last person on will also go on first: doors,1,2,3,3,2,1,curfew. Clear as a bell.
      Carnegie Hall is really nice.

Solo tour

September 08

  • Thu 18th, The Faversham, Leeds, United Kingdom
  • Fri 19th, ***Static Gallery CANCELLED***, Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Sat 20th, The Sage, Gateshead, United Kingdom
  • Sun 21st, The Captains Rest, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    • NOTE: Venue change from Stereo
  • Tue 23rd, ICA, London, United Kingdom
  • Wed 24th, The Ruby Lounge, Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Thu 25th, The Louisiana, Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Fri 26th, The Glee Club, Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Sat 27th, South Street, Reading, United Kingdom
  • Sun 28th, Sundown multimedia, Southend, United Kingdom
    • this wil be a short set as part of an evening of performers
  • Tue 30th, Fleche d'or, Paris, France
  • October 08

    • Thu 2nd, STUK, Leuven, Belgium
    • Fri 3rd, Stadschouburg, Rotterdam, Netherlands
      • Part of the GDMW festival
    • Sat 4th, Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands

July and August

June 08

  • Sun 15th, Thekla, Bristol, United Kingdom
    • Headlining on a boat
      www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/others2008/abandon/
  • July 08

    • Sat 5th, Wireless festival Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom
      • I'm headlining the Bella Union Stage. I clash with Fatboy Slim.
        www.o2wirelessfestival.co.uk
    • Sat 19th, The Cluny, Newcastle, United Kingdom
      • Headlining the Narcfest
        www.narcmedia.com/news-items/narc-fest-line-up/
    • August 08

      • Sat 2nd, New century house, Manchester, United Kingdom
        • Day at the Races Festival
          www.myspace.com/dayattheracesfestival
      • Sat 16th, Victoria Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom
        • The Loop Festival.
          Don't miss Caribou!
          www.loopbrighton.com
      • Sat 23rd, The village of Petrcane, Petrcane, Croatia
        • Electric Elephant Festival
          King Creosote and Pictish Trail will join me with sets on the Saturday
          www.electricelephant.co.uk

June

June 08

  • Tue 10th, Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    • Special one-off solo show with excellent support from
      Wildbirds and peacedrums and Sharon von Etten.
      I hear this show is 21 and over. Anyone under that age, please mail me at info@adem.tv and I'll try to sort something out. Perhaps a pre-gig performance?

May Takes shows

May 08

  • Sat 17th, ATP FESTIVAL, Minehead, United Kingdom
    • I'm on the Centre Stage. With a lot of instruments and musicians. We'll be there from Friday. So many great bands playing!
      www.atpfestival.com.
  • Tue 20th, The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, United Kingdom
    • After my solo visit, I'm coming back with a full band. I've no idea how we're going to fit on the stage. All the more special for it.
      Support from the wonderful Nancy Elizabeth
      www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk
  • Sat 24th, Komedia, Brighton, United Kingdom
    • Looking forward to returning to Brighton
      Support from the wonderful Nancy Elizabeth
      www.komedia.co.uk/brighton
  • Sun 25th, Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom
    • This is a magical venue and I cannot wait to play a full band show here
      This is an early show - get there for 7:30 to catch
      Laura Marling and Mechanical Bride.
      www.unionchapel.org.uk
  • Tue 27th, Liverpool, Sound City, United Kingdom
    • Support from the excellent Laura Marling
      This is part of an EYOE event - check
      www.eatyourownears.com
      www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

FESTIVALS and Sweden

July 07

  • Wed 4th, The Stockholm Terrace, roof of the Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
    • Special night curated by Ane Brun. I'm playing on the roof terrace of the Kulturhuset, which is amazing. I'm going a day early to work out some collaborations and versions with Ane and her very talented friends. Very exciting indeed.
  • Sat 7th, Wye Fayre, Wye, near Ashford, United Kingdom
    • I'm headlining the main stage on Saturday night. Full band - should be amazing!
  • Sun 22nd, Lovebox Weekender, Victoria Park, Hackney, London, United Kingdom
    • Eclectic event. Full Band show. We're on really early - about 2:00 pm on the Timeout stage.
  • August 07

    • Sat 4th, Innocent village fete, Regent's Park, London, United Kingdom
      • On really early here as well. Get there for 1:30, I think. nice day out
    • Sat 11th, Field Day, Victoria Park, Hackney, London, United Kingdom
      • This is a Fantastic event. You should all come. Day out of the summer in my opinion. Tons of great acts, a Homefires tent, £22.50 ticket, and fun non-music stuff. See you there. playing with a full band. Not sure when we're on, but get there early so you don't miss anything!
    • September 07

      • Sun 2nd, Moseley Folk Festival, Moseley Park, Moseley, Birmingham, United Kingdom
        • Folk festival with some excellent acts. I'm planning on playing a special solo set.

HOMEFIRES IV and HOMEFIRES ON TOUR

June 07

  • Sat 2nd, Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, United Kingdom
    • HOMEFIRES IV Festival I run over two days.
      Get there at 3pm to avoid missing magic.
      Playing today: Nina Nastasia (special set by me) St Vincent Barbarossa Emmy the great Not applicable artists Anni Rossi One Little Plane Men-an-tol It's going to be a special weekend. x
  • Sun 3rd, Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, United Kingdom
    • HOMEFIRES IV Second day of my two-dayer festival.
      Get there at 3pm to avoid missing magic
      Playing today: Bat for lashes *Special Guest* Richard Swift Emily Haines & the soft skeleton Fionn Regan Death Vessel Adjagas Baby Dee David Karsten Daniels Basia Bulat So nice to see you there. x
  • Tue 5th, Cambridge Junction, Clifton Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.junction.co.uk
  • Wed 6th, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.colchesterartscentre.com
  • Thu 7th, The Fleece, 12 St Thomas Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.fleecegigs.co.uk/
  • Fri 8th, The Point, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.thepointcardiffbay.com
  • Sat 9th, MAC Arena, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.macarts.co.uk/?page=event.html&id=2273
  • Sun 10th, St Georges Church, St Georges Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.stgeorges-church.org/
  • Mon 11th, Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts Street, Norwich, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.norwichartscentre.co.uk/
  • Tue 12th, Reading Town Hall/Concert Hall, Belgrave Street, Reading, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.readingarts.com/concerthall
  • Wed 13th, Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter, United Kingdom
    • Homefires on tour - a taster for those who can't make it to the Big Smoke:
      Adem (special set with string quartet)
      Nina Nastasia
      Richard Swift
      Elysian Quartet
      Get there early to avoid disappointment
      http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

In the States in March

March 07

  • Sat 3rd, Theatre of the Living Arts, Philidelphia, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Mon 5th, Somerville Theatre, Boston, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Tue 6th, 9:30 Club, Washington, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Wed 7th, Webster Hall, New York, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Fri 9th, Majestic Theatre, Detroit, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Sat 10th, Metro, Chicago, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Sun 11th, Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Tue 13th, Exit/In, Nashville, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Wed 14th, The Loft, Atlanta, United Kingdom
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Fri 16th, SXSW - To be confirmed, Austin, USA
    • SXSW - To be confirmed
  • Sun 18th, Fox Theatre, Boulder, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Mon 19th, Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Wed 21st, House of Blues, San Diego, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Thu 22nd, El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Fri 23rd, Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Sun 25th, Aladdin Theatre, Portland, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Mon 26th, Neumo's, Seattle, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Tue 27th, Richards on Richards, Vancouver, USA
    • Supporting Badly Drawn Boy. Get there early.
  • Thu 29th, Cafe du Nord, San Francisco, United Kingdom
    • Headline show. Support TBC
  • Fri 30th, Tangiers, Los Angeles, United Kingdom
    • Headline show. Support TBC

Feb in NY

February 07

  • Thu 1st, Other Music Instore, New York, USA
    • 15 E4th st
      Instore at 8pm - then I rush to:
  • Thu 1st, Union Hall, Brooklyn, USA
    • 702 Union Street @ 5th Ave.
      Brooklyn, NY 11215
      718.638.4400

      On between Luke Temple and Sparrow House. Get there Early (or race me from Other Music)
  • Fri 2nd, Carnegie Hall, New York, USA
    • David Byrne Curates a brilliant night of music, featuring: Vashti Bunyan, Vetiver, Cibelle, Devendra Banhart, CocoRosie and myself. Much Joy will ensue.

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