Wilko Johnson

Wilko backs campaign to save music venue

Attention, Sussex!

'Rock 'n' roll is in the moment...' Wilko on fine form in the Warrington Guardian in support of his upcoming show at Parr Hall on March 1st:

As many of you know, Squeeze frontman and co-founder Glenn Tilbrook will join Wilko Johnson on the UK leg of Wilko’s upcoming tour dates, starting on February 28th 2019. The special guest dates with Wilko will run either side of Glenn’s own headline shows. At both his solo shows and on the Wilko Johnson tour Glenn will be promoting awareness of, and donations for, The Trussell Trust, the charity that supports a network of foodbanks around the UK. At most venues there will be food drop points and collection boxes, and Glenn will also be donating all profits from his merchandise, including an exclusive 4 track EP, to the organisation. Glenn says: “it is shameful that in the 21st century there are people that can’t afford to put food on the table.. Anyone, from any walk of life, can fall upon dire times, and I hope that by doing this tour it will remind people that there is a very real need. Most of us can do something to help - be it giving some food or a little money – and I hope people coming to the shows are inspired to donate. On the 3rd September 1975 - Squeeze opened for Dr Feelgood at St Albans Civic Hall. They were the only band I’d ever seen besides us, who were doing short concise songs and hitting you between the eyes. They blew my mind. I’m so happy to be doing this tour with Wilko and his extremely talented band and am pleased he has accommodated support for The Trussell Trust on this tour” Wilko says: "It is good to be on the same bill as Glenn again - we both come from the same milieu and I’m sure that it will be a great show. I’m happy to be supporting the Trussell Trust on this tour and to help raise awareness about the important work that they do." Food donated at the venues will be collected and distributed to the nearest Trussell Trust foodbank. Foodbanks provide a minimum of three-days’ nutritionally balanced, non-perishable tinned and dried foods that have been donated by the local community. A list of items in a typical food parcel are: cereal, soup, pasta, rice, tinned tomatoes/pasta sauce, lentils, beans and pulses, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tea/coffee, tinned fruit, biscuits, UHT milk and fruit juice. If possible audience members are asked to check with local foodbanks to see what supplies are currently needed. https://www.trusselltrust.org Wilko's tour dates with Glenn in support: 28/02/2019 Opera House, Buxton 01/03/2019 Parr Hall, Warrington 02/03/2019 De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill 08/03/2019 Cliffs Pavilion, Southend 09/03/2019 Engine Rooms, Southampton 10/03/2019 Alban Arena, St Albans 13/03/2019 The Robin, Wolverhampton 14/03/2019 Picturedrome, Holmfirth 15/03/2019 Opera House, Newcastle 11/04/2019 Yarm Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Stockton 12/04/2019 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh 13/04/2019 Fibbers, York 25/04/2019 Junction, Cambridge 26/04/2019 Tramshed, Cardiff 27/04/2019 Town Hall, Cheltenham Glenn Tilbrook Solo Tour 16/03/2019 The Grand, Clitheroe 21/03/2019 St Mary Magdalene Church, Cobham 22/03/2019 Revelation, Ashford 23/03/2019 The Pavilion, Hailsham 28/03/2019 Komedia, Bath 29/03/2019 Acapela, Cardiff 31/03/2019 St Mary’s Parish Church, Kingskerswell 02/04/2019 The Wharf, Tavistock 03/04/2019 Lighthouse, Poole 05/04/2019 St John The Evangelist Church, Oxford

It's Norman's birthday! Celebrate by reading this marvellous in-depth new interview with Norman on the excellently named 'Write Wyatt' blog:

WIN WIN WIN! The Leigh Folk Festival is a legendary event in the Thames Estuary area, we're all great supporters of it and we're sure many of you local fans are too... so here's something special: We’ve donated 2 tickets + meet and greet to Wilko's show at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend (8th March) to the Leigh Folk Festival auction to help them raise essential funds to keep the festival free for all to attend. Head over and bid now for your chance to win! Link: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/49174/auctions/60648/auction_items/1636083���

We’re all very fond of The Railway Southend at Wilko HQ. So much more than a pub, it’s the heart of the town’s creative community. The Railway currently needs a bit of support so, if you love it like we do, or just want to show your support for Wilko’s favourite battle-cruiser (that’s ‘boozer’ for those who don’t do rhyming slang), click here! Every quid counts.

Arriba! What a fantastic show in Madrid last night - thanks to everyone who came and rocked with Wilko, Norman and Dylan at Teatro Barcelo. The boys had a blast! Next stop Barcelona tonight, Teatro Apolo! Tickets: https://www.sala-apolo.com/en/event/wilko-johnson-jesse-dayton-1362 (Thanks to Simon Johnson for the great pictures.)

Greetings from Spain:

Go Wilko! via Simon Johnson: More promo for Spain gigs @mariskalrock. Tickets: Teatro Barceló, Madrid- http://bit.ly/2BoYiBG , Teatre Apolo, Barcelona - http://alturl.com/p9c3k

Wilko Johnson 'glad to be twanging again' as he prepares for his first Southend gig in over five years at Cliffs Pavilion

We can't believe it's been ten years! Great opportunity to see Julien Temple's fantastic Dr Feelgood documentary on the big screen again: OIL CITY CONFIDENTIAL- 10TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING March 23rd, 2019. @RegentStCinema 17.30 The story of Dr Feelgood, four men in cheap suits who crashed out of Canvey Island in the early ’70s and topped the charts Get tickets at https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/ …/oil-city-confidential…/

Who's coming to see Wilko play his home-town show at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend? Will be a very jolly night! Bring on the Thames Estuary magic... Friday 8th March - still some tickets left! https://southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/tickets-wilko-johnson-southend-2019

“One of the most exciting guitarists I've ever seen was Wilko Johnson, [with] Dr. Feelgood, a British band, did incredibly well here, did okay in America…over here they'd call it R&B, but nobody in America would recognize that as R&B. 12-bar, often, but not always. His style, sort of mechanical and robotic, sort of the antithesis of feeling and emotion, and really exciting to watch.” Props to Gang Of Four’s brilliant Andy Gill, who has always spoken so highly of Wilko! Read his full interview here:

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the show at Porto's Casa Da Musica (Feb 13th) has been cancelled. Still time to get your tickets for Madrid, Barca and Lisbon though!

Wilko is featured in this article in Ultimate-Guitar.com - thankfully with a happier ending than most - if ending is the right word. A happy continuing would probably be more appropriate!

Wilko and the boys head to Spain and Portugal in two weeks' time - if that ain't a reason to smile, we don't know what is! Here are the details, in case you live nearby and haven't yet got your tickets (heaven forbid) ... or fancy hopping on a flight for some winter warmth! (And even if the weather can't provide it, you know it'll be red hot inside those venues....) Feb 9th: Teatro Barcelo, Madrid 10th: Apolo, Barcelona 12th: CCB, Lisbon 13th: Casa da Musica, Porto http://wilkojohnson.com/live-dates/

Who stayed up to watch the Super Wolf Blood Moon Eclipse last night? Either way, any excuse to listen to Chester and Hubert.

The first night of the UK tour is nearly sold out - get in quick if you want to catch the boys at Buxton Opera House! Special guest Glenn Tilbrook 👌

Monday .... it don't have to give you the blues! A little something from 'Blow Your Mind' to kick off your week:

Just a few weeks until the boys are back on the road in the UK! If you haven't already check out this link to see if they are coming to a town near you: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Wilko-Johnson-.htm

David Bowie would have been 72 today <3 celebrate the man and listen to this, by Wilko Johnson drummer Dylan Howe, if you haven't already. As the Thin White Duke himself said of Dylan's album, it's 'top notch'.

Next month Wilko and the boys head down to Spain and Portugal! Who's coming? Feb 9th: Teatro Barcelo, Madrid 10th: Apolo, Barcelona 12th: Centrol Cultural de Belem, Lisbon 13th: Casa da Musica, Porto

A very Happy New Year to you all from Wilko Johnson HQ! Thanks to everyone who supported us in 2018 - we hope to see lots of you in the coming year! Some great shows coming up... In the meantime, be kind, look out for each other and let's do it right in 2019!

Hope you're all enjoying the festive season (and all got a copy of 'Blow Your Mind' for Christmas😀) - seeing as so many of you enjoyed the Sonny Boy Williamson post we uploaded a few days ago, here's some more Christmas blues from one of the greats...