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Carl Barat Announces UK And European Tour

• 12th Aug 2010

Carl Barât releases his eponymous debut solo album on 4th October via his own imprint Arcady Record. The first single 'Run With The Boys' will be out the same day and he has written his first book 'Threepenny Memoir' published by Harper Collins on 30th September. He will also be setting out on a UK and European tour with a five piece band.

Having released two albums with The Libertines and then a further two with Dirty Pretty Things, Carl was very keen to do his own record and do things his own way. Recorded in London and mixed in New York, the result is a departure from Carl's previous releases, but maintains his ear for melody. The album allowed him to work with new people and try new musical ideas. The result is a very honest and heartfelt record, with upbeat tales of friendship and laments for lost love. Opening track 'The Magus' has a magical music box feel to it, 'Carve My Name' is awash with strings and 'So Long My Lover' is uplifting and joyful, despite being about the end of a relationship.

Carl's book 'Threepenny Memoir' is a collection of stories and reminisces from his life. Written in themed chapters, he talks of his love of London, his heroes, his adventures in theatreland and of course, the highs and lows of being in a band like The Libertines who really did turn everything upside down.

August sees Carl also play Reading and Leeds Festivals with the reformed Libertines, which is one of the most eagerly anticipated shows of the summer.

Single: 'Run With The Boys' 4th October
Album: 'Carl Barat' 4th October
Book: 'Threepenny Memoir' 30th September

live:
15 October BRIGHTON, Coalition 01273 606312 link
16 October CAMBRIDGE, The Haymakers 01223 511511 link
17 October STOKE ON TRENT, The Sugarmill 01159 454593 link
18 October NOTTINGHAM, Rescue Rooms 08713 100000 link
20 October NEWCASTLE, Digital 0113 2454650 link
21 October GLASGOW, Oran Mor 0844 8472487 link
22 October LEEDS, The Cockpit 0113 2454650 link
23 October MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute 0161 8321111 link
25 October WOLVERHAMPTON, Slade Room 0871 2200 260 link
26 October BRISTOL, Thekla 0871 2200 260 link
27 October LONDON, Scala 0871 2200 260 link
29 October AMSTERDAM, Melkweg link
30 October BRUSSELS, Botanique link
31 October COLOGNE, Gebaude 9 link
1 November HAMBURG, Ubel and Gefahrlich link
2 November BERLIN, Magnet link

UK tickets are on sale now priced £12.50, London £15.00