Pete is taking his two loves, art and music, on tour this spring and invites you to come along.
Come and visit Pete's exhibition, The Boy With a Leg Named Brian as it tours some of the UK’s most beloved Grassroots Music Venues. This is a rare opportunity to see Pete’s work in these amazing and unique spaces. After the show has closed, there will be a live performance in the evening from The Everly Pregnant Brothers, the northern-tinged comedy ukulele band which Pete is also a member of. The tour is also aiming to raise awareness of the work Music Venue Trust do in helping to support our grassroots live music venues, the lifeblood of touring for new emerging artists.
The day time exhibition is free with no booking required* and opens each day between 12pm - 5pm. Evening band performance is ticketed with doors opening at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from 10am Monday 2nd February from seetickets.com
The tour will visit...
25 April – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
26 April – Manchester, Night & Day
02 May – Brighton, Green Door Store
03 May - Bristol, The Exchange
09 May – Southampton, The Joiners
10 May – Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
16 May – Liverpool, District
17 May – Newcastle, Cluny
23 May – Nottingham, Metronome
24 May - London, 100 Club* Free tickets required for London exhibition from here
Pete says: “Music is a huge part of my life, and features constantly in my work. In fact, it was the original dream of mine to play on Top of The Pops rather than become an artist. We have picked some of the most amazing venues for this tour which have played host to some of the biggest artists before they were famous. Grassroots music venues like these are vital for bands like mine to perform to new audiences, so I can’t wait to play with my band in these venues. I love showcasing my artwork in non-traditional spaces, so this is going to be a real celebration of art and music."
During the daytime the exhibition will be free for all to attend with interactive installations. As well as showcasing his work, Pete wants to show off the venues and let visitors see and experience them as they won’t have done before.
Pete has also created a special poster which is exclusive for each venue on the tour. Only 50 will be produced and signed by the artist with all profits going to Music Venue Trust, as well as each individual venue, in support of the UK’s independent music scene.
The other half of this celebration takes place at night, each venue will host a ticketed live show from The Everly Pregnant Brothers; the comedic ukulele band who are well known for their parodies of popular songs. Pete was one of the founding members of the band and after a summer of playing festivals, including Tramlines and Rock N Roll Circus, they are excited to be bringing songs from their latest album ‘Never Mind The Ukes, Here’s The Brothers’ on tour.
Pete concludes: “Independent music venues like these are really important to me, not only are they where our band plays but it is also where I have seen countless artists over the years hone their craft. Music venues are closing down at a frightening rate across the country and it is important that we work hard to keep them alive. I hope to see you all there.
