STORNOWAY confirm MORE North American Tour Dates! 28 Mar 2011

Oxford, England's Stornoway came over to our side of the pond in late 2010 for their first North American tour, following the release of their debut full-length Beachcomber's Windowsill. The album came out last summer and debuted at #14 on the UK charts, and the tour that followed saw the group win over U.S. audiences:

"Stornoway's set was built on beautiful harmonies centered on lead singer Brian Briggs' sharp, clear voice."
"Stornoway really shined during their encore. Eschewing microphones and all electronic props, the folk band brought out a cello, a violin, an acoustic guitar and let their voices soar unimpeded into the night air. It was gorgeous." LA Weekly

"As guests in our strange land, Stornoway are quickly earning loving favor. As one particularly impressed attendee exuberantly proclaimed, "I freakin' love this British s**t!" From endlessly looped violins and empty (?) kegs banged on for percussive effect to a singing saw and a banjo emblazoned with a detailed mollusk illustration, there really isn't anything not to love." Philadelphia City Paper

"What will probably be my last concert of 2010 ended up being a dark horse candidate for the best of year."
"Playing to a sold out crowd at the famous Crocodile Cafe, Stornoway began their set with an Andrew Bird-like violin loop extravaganza courtesy of touring violinist Rahul Satija. It was an unexpected albeit awesome start to a wonderful set." Seattle Show Gal

"Stornoway's breathy, heartfelt, and folky bubblegum treads the usual travails of love and loss, as does all good Britpop. But they also wander off the beaten pathway into more green and fertile fields." Portland Mercury

The tour also included a very special intimate performance at Yale's Peabody Museum. Read this live review from Mojo: http://www.beggarsgroupusa.com/artist_files/Stornoway_Mojo_yale_rev.jpg

Now, Stornoway are confirmed to come back to play select North American dates, including an appearance at this year's Sasquatch Festival!

Stornoway - North American Tour Dates

Tue 5/24 Toronto CA - El Mocambo
Thu 5/26 Brooklyn NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
Sat 5/28 Allston MA - Brighton Music Hall
Mon 5/30 George WA - Sasquatch Music Festival
Tue 5/31 Seattle WA - Triple Door
Wed 6/1 Vancouver BC - Media Club
Thu 6/2 Portland OR - Doug Fir Lounge
Sat 6/4 San Francisco CA - The Independent
Sun 6/5 Los Angeles CA - The Troubadour

The band went in for a WNYC Soundcheck session the last time they were in NY, listen to that here: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/2010/dec/02/studio-stornoway/

Watch this interview they did with The Owl Mag during their last stop in SF: http://www.theowlmag.com/features/video-stornoway-survive-america-thanks-to-four-loko-and-hacky-sacking/

Their incredible 4AD sessions live here http://4ad.com/sessions/004/

Music video for "Zorbing" is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjG4dUlucVw