The irrepressible former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett announces his 2019 European Tour. Setting off on 22nd April, Steve and his band will perform in 31 shows in 17 countries.
For the first time ever, Steve will perform the seminal Genesis album Selling England By The Pound in its entirety. Released in 1973, the album went to No. 3 in the UK charts, has been described as ‘the definitive Genesis album.’ It includes firm favourites such as Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, Firth of Fifth, Cinema Show and, of course, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe). Other favourite classic Genesis tracks will also feature in the show.
2019 also marks the 40th anniversary of one of Steve’s most popular solo albums Spectral Mornings and Steve will rightly celebrate this milestone by performing some of the masterpieces from the album.
Fans will also be treated to highlights from Steve’s new album, to be released in 2019.
Steve explains, “I’m thrilled to be performing the whole of my favourite Genesis album, SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND, which caught the attention of John Lennon in 1973. I felt that I was now playing guitar in the world’s best band, and everything was opening up for us…
Also I look forward to playing all the favourite songs from SPECTRAL MORNINGS, marking its anniversary, plus new album tasters, as well as additional Genesis gems in a terrific grand slam!.”
Joining Steve on this tour are Roger King (keyboards), Gary O’Toole (drums / percussion), Rob Townsend (saxes / flutes), Jonas Reingold (bass / twelve string) and Nad Sylvan on vocals.
For details & TICKETS, see TOUR DATES page.
European dates as follows:
* More dates will be announced! Please watch this space! *
* Italy shows to be announced soon…
22 April – Kursaal Oostende Oostende, BELGIUM
23 April – Laeiszhalle Hamburg, GERMANY
24 April – TonHalle Munich, GERMANY
26 April – Hegel – Saal Stuttgart, GERMANY
27 April – Museumsquartie Vienna, AUSTRIA
5 May – Haus Auensee Leipzig, GERMANY
6 May – Earth Hall Poznan, POLAND
7 May – Klub Studio Krakow, POLAND
9 May – Compensa Hall Vilnius, LITHUANIA
10 May – Nordea Hall Tallinn, ESTONIA
11 May – Circus Helsinki, FINLAND
13 May – Nalen Stockholm, SWEDEN
14 May – Rockefeller Oslo, NORWAY
15 May – Pustervik Gothenburg, SWEDEN
16 May – Amager Bio Copenhagen, DENMARK
18 May – Posten Odense, DENMARK
19 May – Train Aarhus, DENMARK
21 May – Lichtburg Essen, GERMANY
23 May – Cultuurpodium Boerderij Zoetermeer, NETHERLANDS
24 May – Cultuurpodium Boerderij Zoetermeer, NETHERLANDS
26 May – Rockhal Club Esch-sur-Alzette, LUXEMBOURG
27 May – Trianon Paris, FRANCE
28 May – Volkshaus Zurich, SWITZERLAND
29 May – Zitadelle (outdoor venue) Mainz, GERMANY
