The Civil Wars are a magical new band fresh out of Nashville who release their debut UK 7" single "Barton Hollow" independently on their own Sensibility Music label on October 17th. The Civil Wars debut album, also called "Barton Hollow", will be released in the UK early in 2012.The band is an enigmatic duo comprised of California-to-Nashville transplant Joy Williams and her Alabaman partner, John Paul White. They are a huge DIY success in their homeland having independently sold over 170,000 copies of the "Barton Hollow" album already through touring and word of mouth. The album reached Number 1 on the iTunes chart in the US to widespread critical acclaim for their music and live shows.
The Civil Wars are a raw and unique talent who's heartbreakingly sparse and beautiful melodies sit perfectly with their two agonisingly restrained individual voices. With flavours of blues, folk, Americana, country and classic singer-songwriter their sound is firmly rooted in the gothic American South.
Accompanied by dark and brooding visuals, the bands imagery continues the intimate conversations and understated sparks of the music. The haunting video for "Barton Hollow" can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooTyuRd9zSg.
Adele has personally chosen the band to support her on her recent US and UK tours and says "The Civil Wars are by far the BEST live band I have EVER seen".
The Civil Wars are playing two headline shows in the UK in September:
Monday September 26th - Manchester - Night & Day Cafe
Tuesday September 27th - London - Union Chapel
Tickets are available via www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
The band can also be seen in the UK as support on Adele's UK tour at the following venues:
Wed 7th September - Cardiff - International Arena
Thurs 8th September - Blackpool - Empress Ballroom
Sat 10th September - Wolverhampton - Civic Hall
Sun 11th September - Wolverhampton - Civic Hall
Tues 13th September - Leicester - De Montford Hall
Weds 14th September - Newcastle - O2 Academy
Fri 16th September- Manchester - Manchester Apollo
Thurs 17th September - Manchester - Manchester Apollo
Mon 19th September - Hammersmith Apollo
Tues 20th September - HMV Hammersmith Apollo
Thurs 22nd September - Royal Albert Hall
Sat 24th September - Edinburgh - Usher Hall
Sun 25th September - Glasgow - O2 Academy
