The Handsome Family return live to the UK

Thursday, 20th May 2010

Loose HQ is very happy to report this morning that Albuquerque's finest The Handsome Family are to return to the UK this July for a very special set of live dates. The band also look set to confirm dates in Ireland, you'll hear about that first on this very website!Live dates in July;Fri 23rd - Gateshead: Sage - Murder ballad show"Murder, Misery, and Then Goodnight. Other guests include Kristin Hersh, Tim Eriksen, Eliza Carthy, Howe Gelb"Sat 24th - Gateshead: Outdoor ShowThe Jumpin' Hot Stage, an outdoor afternoon full set by The Handsome Family at the performance square.Sun 25th - Wiltshire: Trowbridge Festivalwww.trowbridgefestival.co.ukTue 27th - Bristol: Thelkawww.theklabristol.co.ukWed 28th - Leeds: Hyde Park Picture House(with a short film before the performance)Thu 29th - Stirling: Tollhouse www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth