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Tony Christie to tour with Richard Hawley's band

Richard Hawley at his Shockwaves NME Awards Show at London's Astoira this week. The former Pulp guitarist had some quick put downs for hecklers and gave a shout out to NME for organising gigs for "old farts" like him. Pic: PA Photos

Richard Hawley at his Shockwaves NME Awards Show at London's Astoira this week. The former Pulp guitarist had some...

Crooner to showcase new album with winter dates

Veteran crooner Tony Christie is set to hit the road with Richard Hawley's band.

Fellow Sheffield singer Hawley has produced Christie's new album 'Made In Sheffield', out November 3, which features guest appearances from fellow natives Jarvis Cocker, Alex Turner, Phil Oakey as well as Hawley himself.

Christie will showcase the album with backing from Hawley's musicians.

He plays:
Sheffield Octagon (November 8)
Manchester Royal Northern College Of Music (12)
Nottingham Albert Hall (13)
Edinburgh Queens Hall (17)
London Cadogan Hall (19)


To check the availability of Tony Christie tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.
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