'Zone-O-Tone': the new record from Andy Fairweather Low and the Lowriders
Album release: Zone-O-Tone by Andy Fairweather Low and the Lowriders
Label: Proper Records
Release date: September 16
Tour: October - December 2013
Listen: on official website
“Zone-O-Tone” contains twelve new songs I’ve written that were inspired by the music of Stax and Atlantic soul, The Four Aces, Josef Locke, Johnny Kidd, Lonnie Donegan, The Shadows and many more. I am of my time, so are the songs and so is this album!” Andy Fairweather Low
Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence in the late Sixties as the lead vocalist with Amen Corner and scored several hits, including the number 1 (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice. He went on to enjoy a successful solo career, and enjoyed another huge hit with Wide Eyes And Legless. But his solo career was put on hold as he became increasingly popular as a sideman and soon became known as the “ultimate guitarist to the stars”, building an extraordinary reputation that has endured to this day as he’s played a crucial role working with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Who, George Harrison, Roger Waters, Bill Wyman and many more.
Fortunately for us, Andy Fairweather Low has somehow found time to make a brand new record of his own. Zone-O-Tone features twelve new songs which draw heavily on his diverse musical influences. The musicians featured on this terrific project are also touring with him from October and are a who’s who of the best players on the rock scene. Joining Andy is Paul Beavis on drums (Thea Gilmore, Robbie Macintosh & Sunday All Over The World), Nick Pentelow on saxes and clarinet (Roy Wood, Roger Chapman and Gary Moore) and long standing associate Dave Bronze on bass (Clapton, Concert For George, Dear Mr Fantasy tribute to Jim Capaldi).
Tour dates
- 3rd - Shanklin Theatre, Isle of Wight. 01983 868000
- 4th - The Cellars, Eastney. 02392 826249
- 5th - Pontardawe Arts Centre
- 11th - Bewdley Festival - Worcestershire 01299 404808
- 12th - Ripley Town Hall. 01423 860340
- 13th - The Centenary Centre, Peel, I.O.M.
- 18th - The Robin 2 - Bilston. 01902 405511
- 19th - Blackwood Miners Institute - Wales. 01495 227206
- 26th - The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne. 01202 885556
- 27th - The Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton. 07891 663044
- 29th - Backstage @ The Green Hotel, Kinross. 01577 863467
- 30th - The Customs House, South Shields. 0191 454 1234
- 31st - The Ferry, Glasgow. 01698 360085
- 9th - High Barn, Gt Bardfield. 01371 811291
- 21st - The Artrix, Bromsgrove. 01527 577330
- 22nd - The Library Theatre, Darwen. 01254 706006
- 23rd - The Stables, Wavendon. 01908 280800
- 29th - The Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 01873 850805
- 30th - The Village Hall, Lowdham. 0115 9663596
- 1st - Westcliff Theatre, Clacton. 01255 433344
- 6th - Arts 4 Everyone, High Wycombe. 01494 445517
- 7th - The Atkinson, Southport. 01704 533333
- 8th - Waterside Arts Centre, Sale. 0161 912 5616