Spaceface In Glasgow

Wow what a night in Glasgow. Doves played to a packed out Glasgow Academy, in what was one of the best shows I have seen Doves play in a long time. The crowd played a big part in what was a top top night.

The setlist was similar to Hull, without the Greatest Denier. Doves just had to come back on stage after The Fear to play Spaceface for the first time on the tour
Cheers Glasgow, the best crowd in the UK as always, also a big cheers to big Tam!
The tour continues tomorrow in Blackburn. The blog will pick up coverage of the tour in London on Thursday. See you there!

Leicester De Monfort Hall

Doves mixed up the set from the previous night in Hull, M62 & Valley having not been played live since 2002. The crowd did not seem up for this one, unlike Hull the previous night, a shame as this is a lovely venue.

Media Review

Support: Cherry Ghost

Setlist

Leicester Tonight

Doves performed tonight at the DeMonfort Hall in Leicester to a very quiet crowd. The band mixed up the set somewhat from last night. To avoid spoiling it for those of you attending future shows, the full set is posted in the comments.

Thanks to Rosie for the setlist as I’m never any good at remembering them and lift back to my hotel!

Next stop Glasgow! See you there.

Leicester Tonight

Tonight Doves are performing tonight in Leicester at the awesome De Montfort Hall. Its a misserable day here in Leicester, it should be a good night regardless. Expect a spoiler free update on the show afterwards. Once again those of you attending have a great night.

Set times approx.. last night Cherry Ghost came on 8pm. Doves were on at 9pm. Last night Cherry ghost confirmed the release date for the new album out July 5th. You can now download a track from the album for free at Cherry Ghost’s official website.

Hull City Hall

Photo by Soggyfoot

Doves opened the Best Of UK tour with an excellent show at the grand City Hall in Hull. Push Me On was performed live for the first time. Other surprises included rare live outings for 11 Miles Out and Catch The Sun.

Support: Cherry Ghost

Setlist

Stunning Opening Night

Doves kicked off their UK tour tonight in glorious fashion with a set full of surprises. Excuse the poor grammer or mistakes here as I type this out whilst using dodgy hotel tv internet & eating Hull’s finest chip buttie! You wouldn’t have thought on tonight’s show they haven’t played a full show in months.

For once I’m lost for words, so I will keep this brief, but will say they probably are playing the best they ever have. Cherry Ghost opened up with a storming set, They let slip the album would be out in July, catch them if you can cause they were brilliant, much better than I remember from 2007. If you want to see the setlist, click the comment as I know some of you regular readers want to be surprised. Next stop on the tor is Leicester tomorrow, until then…

Soundcheck at Hull gig

The first gig of best of doves tour will kick off tonight. At the soundcheck doves were playing ‘blue water’. This is gonna be an exciting gig!

Opening Night

So the tour opens tonight here in Hull at the posh looking City Hall. For those asking about set times etc, I have no idea sorry.. I have been internetless since leaving the US last week. Expect full details on the show later tonight. If your going along, have a great night.

Doves On Tour

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Doves are heading out on tour next week to celebrate the last 12 years. The tour kicks off in Hull on Wednesday. Tickets are still available for most shows, except London which has sold out. You may find some venues only have seated tickets left. Get your tickets here.

The blog may not be updated regularly over the next couple weeks. I’m flying to Manchester tomorrow (touch wood.. baring another major volcanic eruption..) on holiday, and of course luck has it, I will be catching a few shows starting in Hull before finishing up at the London Troxy. But do send in your reviews/pictures/news etc as per usual and I will put them up when I can. Hope to post tour updates/setlists where internet access allows.

Doves Live at Maine Road Video

An edited video of Doves performing at Maine Road, just after the last ever game back in 2003. The video was used on football focus, on which Jimi & Andy appeared on last week. Filmed by Matthew Norman of Figfilm & the Manchester District Music Archive.

Very cool video, check out the guy in the white tshirt at the end cacking himself when the firework goes off! Great footage. Only ever saw footage of this briefly on Sky Sports News back in the day.