After five years of consistently smashing audiences around the collective face, we are gutted to announce that Glasgow’s six-man musical fireball Dananananaykroyd have announced their intention to split immediately after the conclusion of their forthcoming UK tour.
Drawing plaudits wide and varied, the outfit oft-described as “the best live band in the world,” have notched two critically-acclaimed albums including their most recent effort ‘There Is A Way’ made on Venice Beach, LA with legendary producer Ross Robinson.
“We all still love each other very much,” said the group, “for a band called Dananananaykroyd we’ve done more than we ever expected or possibly even intended and we’ve enjoyed nearly every step of the way. We’re very keen at the same time to make sure we’re never compromising or giving anything less than 100% and at this juncture of our collective lives, it makes sense to go out with a bang – which is exactly what this tour will be.”
Following shows in Leeds and Bristol, Dananananaykroyd’s 12-date farewell tour begins in hometown Glasgow and ends in a giant sphere of blood, guts, human flesh, fire and rock in Newcastle on 12th November and calls over the UK beforehand.
The band will release their final single ‘Think & Feel’ digitally on 7th November 2011.
We took it from a Bob Dylan documentary where they were talking about the McCarthyist Blacklisters, I liked the “ers” bit. Joe Strummer was in a band called the 101ers and I liked the “ers” bit of that. We are not making any statements or anything except maybe that we have good credit.
Which bands do you draw inspiration from musically?
Sting, Brian May, late Rod Stewart, Brian Adams, they’re the big ones. Ummmm we take inspiration from all sorts, The Jesus Lizard, Shellac and Kong (also Brew records) are massive influences. I’d be hard pressed to tell you a better band in the UK than Kong past or present. Ummm Pissed Jean, Big ‘n and Oxes bands like that. We also take a bunch of inspiration from bands that are around us all the time like Hawk Eyes and These Monsters. Having a bunch of bands around you that you like as bands and as people does the world of good for what you do I think.
What can people expect from your live show?
We put Circle Of Life by Elton John on the PA and all sit and cry for 30 minutes.
What song would you recommend from your Facebook?
If I could post “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal on it, it would be that. As it is there are three you can stream, Swords, I Can Confirm… and Trick F*ck. Take your pick they are are all pretty good if you wanna know what we sound like.
Click the photo above to be taken to their FB page.
HAWK EYES Download the new track here HAWK EYES are from Leeds, Englandshire. They consist of Paul Astick (vocals / guitar), Rob Stephens (guitar), Ryan Clark (bass) and Steve Wilson (drums) One of those previous so-called ‘...
STRAIGHT LINES Announce September/October ‘Freaks Like Us’ Headline Tour! Having wowed critics with the release of their new album ‘Freaks Like Us’ which has received high praise across the board,STRAIGHT LINES are n...
LAWSON TO PLAY FREE LONDON SHOW – TOMORROW 03/05 Lawson have announced to be playing a FREE London show open to all ages at King’s Cross St. Pancras Station tomorrow (03/05) as part of The Station Sessions Festival. The...
Little Comets Announce their biggest headline tour to date As the countdown to the release of their new single ‘Jennifer’ on May 28th continues, Little Comets announce their biggest shows to date in an extensive October...
Ginger Wildheart Announces UK Dates in June – including Download Festival Album: 100% Release date: 4th June 2012 Taken from his PledgeMusic album “555%” The most successful Direct To Fan / Fan Funded release through a...
HALESTORM ANNOUNCE AUTUMN HEADLINE UK TOUR; SHOW WITH SLASH IN LONDON ON JUNE 6 Halestorm are thrilled to announce a UK headline tour for the Autumn in support of their chart-topping new album, “THE STRANGE CASE OF…”...