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Richard Hawley Confirms US/Canadian Tour
11/05/2007
By: Patrick Steven Patterson
Beginning December 1 in New York City, Richard Hawley will tour
North America in support of his new album Lady's Bridge (Mute Records,
10/2/2007) - the follow-up to Hawley's last album, the Mercury Prize-nominated
Coles Corner (Mute, 2005).
Having received his start at the age of 14 playing to burly crowds in Northern England's
working class pubs, Hawley's musical character is naturally infused with a bawdy, blue-collar
sensibility imparting a romantic "everyman" quality via his deeply personal lyrics and
sensitive tone. As with the mythical Sheffield lovers meeting place, Coles Corner, Hawley's
new album is named after another local landmark.
"Lady's Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city," says Hawley. "Historically it connected the poor
side of town, where I'm from, to the rich side. But it's also significant for me because I feel
like I've crossed a bridge in my life lately."
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