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  • 14 Feb 17

August Wells announce extensive Irish tour

August Wells announce extensive Irish tour
The Hot Press Newsdesk
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August Wells, the musical project formed by Dublin native Kenneth Griffin (formerly of Rollerskate Skinny, Kid Silver and Favourite Sons) and New York pianist John Rauchenberger, have announced an Irish tour for February and March.

Formed in late 2012 the band self-released their critically acclaimed debut album A Living & A Dying Game on Blue Car Records.

August Wells' latest album Madness is the Mercy received praise for its arrangement and autobiographical elements and saw the band tour extensively in 2016. In the face of cultural decline, August Wells' new single ‘Go To Work’ taps into the national mood and shows the duo lyrically wearing their hearts on their sleeves.

The Irish tour will bring the band to new venues around the country across 11-dates.

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Full tour:

Feb 23rd Roisin Dubh, Galway
Feb 24th Tricky’s Mc Garrigles, Sligo
Feb 25th Mc Grory’s Culdaff, Donegal
Feb 26th Bennigans Bar, Derry
Mar 2nd Coughlan’s Live, Cork
Mar 3rd Coughlan’s Live, Cork
Mar 4th Levis’ Bar, Ballydehob
Mar 5th DeBarra’s Folk Club, Clonakility
Mar 9th John Cleere’s Bar & Theatre, Kilkenny
Mar 10th Spirit Store, Dundalk
Mar 11th The Workman’s Club, Dublin

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