'Razer sharp wit' - Del Amitri stars set to bring their rock n' roll tales to South Tyneside
They’re the driving force behind hits lije Roll to Me, Always the Last To Know and Nothing Ever Happens.
Founding members of celebrated Scottish rock band Del Amitri, Justin Currie and Iain Harvie, are coming to South Tyneside for an intimate and unscripted evening of conversation.
The brand new tour, featuring storytelling and reflections on their career, is titled Del Amitri – 45 Years Of Modest Failure: An Evening of Conversation with Justin Currie & Iain Harvie – and is a nod to the band’s dry wit.
The tour kicks off in March 2027 and will stop off at The Customs House in South Shields on Thursday, May 20 at 7.30pm
As the driving creative force behind hits such as Roll to Me, Always the Last To Know and Nothing Ever Happens, singer Justin and guitarist Iain have shared more than four decades of songwriting, world tours and band history.
Now they are stepping away from the amps to share candid, very entertaining, poignant and sometimes absurd tales from their lives on the road and inside the recording studio.
From their early Glasgow origins to international stardom, audiences will discover the true stories behind the music, the triumphs and the challenges that have shaped one of Scotland’s most enduring rock bands.
The second half of the South Tyneside show belongs to fans, who can bring their burning questions for a live, interactive Q & A session where no topic is off-limits and you can “expect razor-sharp Scottish wit, honest insights and a warm, unforgettable encounter with two music icons.”
Justin says: “Having ventured into book tour world last year I was amazed by how enjoyable and heartwarming an evening of conversation with Del Amitri’s audience could be.
“After years of rubbish stage patter, it felt like a release to be able to open up a little and have time to engage directly with people, if not breaking the fourth wall, then certainly installing a service hatch.
“We look forward to seeing where the questions and conversations take us each night, no subject matter out of bounds except for what the name means.”
Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 11, at 10am.
To make a booking visit www.customshouse.co.uk or call the box office on 0191 454 1234.