RealWorld announce Touring Artists for 2011

 RealWorld have announced their initial run of artists touring the UK during 2011.  These include: The Creole Choir of Cuba, Portico Quartet, The Blind Boys of Alabama and Skip 'Little Axe' McDonald.



The Creole Choir of Cuba


After a sell out residency at the London Jazz Festival, The Creole Choir Of Cuba will soon begin their UK tour. Hear the passionate melodies, wild harmonies and richly textured arrangements of this remarkable group, whose jubilant performances celebrate roots, resistance and the irresistible rhythms of life.


See The Creole Choir Of Cuba perform on:


Thursday 27th January - Gateshead The Sage


Saturday 29th January - Glasgow Celtic Connections


Tuesday 1st February - Bristol St Georges


Wednesday 2nd February - Aberystwyth Arts Centre


Thursday 3rd February - Swansea Taliesin Arts Centre


Sunday 6th February - Brighton Dome


Tuesday 8th February - London Barbican


Wednesday 9th February - Croydon Clocktower


Thursday 10th February - Bury St. Edmunds Apex


Saturday 12th February - Manchester RNCM


Monday 14th February - Birmingham Town Hall


Tuesday 15th February - Basingstoke The Anvil


Friday 18th February - Southampton Turner Sims


Saturday 19th February - Chichester Cathedral


Sunday 20th February - Nottingham Theatre Royal


"The sweet harmonic sounds and melodies brought audience members to their feet with tears of joy... Spiritually uplifting... A must see for the whole family!"
The Voice



The Blind Boys of Alabama


Joining The Creole Choir at Scotland's Celtic Connections festival will be The Blind Boys of Alabama on 23rd January. This timeless gospel ensemble has been spreading the word for six decades, and with a repertoire encompassing both gospel classics and contemporary spiritual material, The Blind Boys of Alabama are a joy to behold!


See The Blind Boys Of Alabama perform on:


Sunday 23rd January - Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival

Skip "Little Axe" McDonald


Skip "Little Axe" McDonald hits the road later this month for a series of solo gigs. Very different to the large-scale Little Axe band experience, Skip's solo shows see the legendary guitarist ploughing the roots of American blues with his moody guitar licks and soulful vocals.


See Skip "Little Axe" McDonald perform on:


28th January - Lincoln Terry O'Toole Theatre


29th January - Colchester Lakeside Theatre


10th February - Stirling The Tolbooth Scotland


11th February - Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms Scotland


25th February - The Queen's Head, Box, Wiltshire


5th March - Essex Wat Tyler Park


12th March - Cardiff Coal Exchange (as part of the Wreck n Roll Circus)


19th March - Nottingham Marcus Garvey Centre (as part of the Wreck n Roll Circus)


26th March - Bristol Motion (as part of the Wreck n Roll Circus)


2nd April - London Coronet (as part of the Wreck n Roll Circus)


12th May - Barnstaple Queens Theatre Gallery


9th July - Hertfordshire Rhythms Of The World Festival


"McDonald is a master of the contemporary blues."
The Guardian



Portico Quartet


Electronica meets 21st century jazz in Portico Quartet's melodic, rhythmic music that mixes the inspiration of Philip Glass and Steve Reich with a very contemporary kind of improvisation. After the eagerly anticipated re-release of their remastered Mercury nominated album, 'Knee-Deep In The North Sea' on 31st January, Portico Quartet commence their UK tour with the Penguin Café in February.


See Portico Quartet perform on:


6th February - Nottingham Theatre Royal


7th February - Manchester Bridgewater Hall


9th February - London The Barbican


10th February - Basingstoke The Anvil


11th February - Warwick Arts Centre


13th February - Brighton Dome


15th February - Bristol Colston Hall


17th February - Northampton Royal & Derngate


20th February - Gateshead The Sage


21st February - Edinburgh Usher Hall