admin

June 1, 2009

Minneapolis Review

Check out the ickmusic site review of doves Minneapolis show:

They opened with “Jetstream”, the first track from their new album Kingdom of Rust. They wrote it to be an alternate soundtrack to the opening moments of the 1981 film, Blade Runner. How cool! After that was “Snowden,” with the twins, Andy Williams (drums) and Jez Williams (guitar) sounding magnificent. And then came “Winter Hill”. On first listen to this track, it might seem to the small minded that the lads from Wimslow are straying into “Every Breath You Take” territory. But no…no no. “Winter Hill” is about sacred love – the kind that you get from being on a journey filled with heart…the kind that stays with you forever.

Click here, to read the full review. Great read, with some great pictures.

May 31, 2009

Chicago: Thank You Doves Band!

Doves played to a sold out crowd at the Vic Theatre in Chicago this past Friday. I wasn’t sure how the Chicago crowd would be. I shouldn’t have worried. The crowd were simply amazing. Apparently it was the best show on the US tour so far. I’ve seen the band too many times to admit on here, but the show definitely is up there with the best.

Those that were there, know the band wished this writer a Happy Birthday, and they also gave a big shout out to the blog as well. Check out the video, thank you Diegovid for capturing this!

So thank you doves band for the most amazing Birthday ever.

May 31, 2009

Photos Of Doves In Detroit

Flickr user, Drew Dawson, has posted a few pictures of Doves’ show in Detroit, last night.

View the other photos by clicking here.

May 31, 2009

Jimi Recalls Rob Gretton

Toronto-lifestyle magazine, Now Toronto, has uploaded audio of a telephone interview with Jimi, recorded May 15th (the anniversary of Rob Gretton’s death).

“The man was basically a philanthropist,” remembers bassist Jimi Goodwin. “He bankrolled us and gave us a second chance as Doves. Without him, I don’t know where we’d be.”

Click here to hear the interview. Adjust your speakers beforehand, as there’s no volume control, only a small play/pause icon.

May 31, 2009

Minneapolis Varsity Theater – Review & Photos

I’m a tad late with this, mainly due to the recent sunshine across most of Britain over the weekend. Like Doves say, “Catch the sun, before it’s gone”…

Music-blog, Culture Bully, has an amazing review (and pictures) of last Thursday’s show at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. The Twin Cities Decider also has a few photos of Doves, along with support act, Wild Light.

Click here for The Culture Bully’s article and here for the Twin Cities Decider’s photo gallery.

May 30, 2009

Chicago Setlist

Here’s Doves’ setlist from last night’s show at Chicago’s Vic.

Chicago Setlist

May 30, 2009

Review, Photos & Video Of Doves At The Vic

Amazing Music Blog, Victorian Horror, has a great review and media from Doves’ performance last night at Chicago’s Vic.

Click here, for more.

May 30, 2009

Andy Talks Freely

Whilst on the road in Seattle, Doves drummer Andy Williams gave a phone interview to the Detroit Free Press, and had great things to say about the band’s U.S. fanbase…

“We get reviews saying ‘This band should be much bigger than it is. They should be playing stadiums,’ ” Williams says. “But the people who get this band really get it.”

“We’ve had people flying in from New York, and others trailing us down the West Coast, spending a lot of money and travel time to follow the band around. To have people willing to do that, especially in this economy, makes us feel incredibly lucky.”

To read the full interview, click here.

May 30, 2009

Win A Chance To Meet Doves In D.C.

Music store, Plan9 Music have a competition at their website, for a chance to win tickets to Doves’ upcoming show at Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club on June 6th – and meet the band at a pre-party hosted by the city’s Gibson Guitar Showroom!