THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH’S CO-FOUNDER DAVE HEMINGWAY’S NEW BAND SUNBIRDS

The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns with his new band SUNBIRDS. Having retired from the live scene at the back end of 2016, Dave has been keeping busy together with erstwhile South colleague, guitarist/songwriter Phil Barton, new discovery singer/ violinist Laura Wilcockson and drummer Marc Parnell.

‘Cool To Be Kind’ was released in November 2020, on the independent label Nectar Records signalling the arrival of Sunbirds with new songs and a new sound.

Although born and bred in England, the band’s sound predominantly features the instrumentation of traditional American roots music combined with the occasional outburst of guitar heavy melody more associated with Seattle in the late 80’s/early 90’s. However, you can only sing about what you know. “Although a lot of the songs have an Americana feel” says Dave “they’re still about life in England. You’re going to feel a bit daft singing about pick-up trucks and low down honky-tonks when you live in Yorkshire.” Their debut album produced by cult producer Teo Miller, captures truthful, open-hearted, funny and sometimes painfully honest songs, turning the page to a new chapter for Dave Hemingway and The Beautiful South story. ‘Cool To Be Kind’ is the result of a few transitional years in Dave and Phil’s individual personal worlds. It tells tales that cover contemporary themes as well as ageold matters of the heart and soul - all viewed through the bottom of a recently drained pint glass. “Now we’re Sunbirds we’re free to dig a little deeper into ourselves”, says Phil “having said that, there’s no exact science here, we’re just enjoying ourselves and expressing whatever we want whether it’s about love, longing, depression or Gary Lineker’s crisp adverts”. Sunbirds ‘Cool To Be Kind’ debut album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon UK & Music and available in all HMV stores as well as via the website www.sunbirds.co.uk

Sunbirds are: Dave Hemingway – Vocals, Phil Barton – Guitar, Laura Wilcockson – Vocals & Violin, Marc Parnell – Drums

For more information on Sunbirds, please visit the links below:

Website: sunbirds.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sunbirds.co.uk

Twitter: twitter.com/SunbirdsMusic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunbirdsmusic

SUNBIRDS – 2021 and 2022 UK Tour Dates:

Thursday 3rd February 2022 SHEFFIELD – The Greystones Website – www.seetickets.com/event/sunbirds/the- greystones/1708729

Doors open – 7.00pm Age restriction – 14+

Friday 4th February 2022 YORK – Crescent Website – thecrescentyork.seetickets.com/event/sunbirds/thecrescent/1715370 and thecrescentyork.com/events/sunbirds/ Doors open – 7.30pm Age restriction – 16+

Saturday 5th February 2022 MANCHESTER – Deaf Institute Website - www.eventim.co.uk/event/sunbirds-the-deaf- institue-13430986/?affiliate=DE1

Doors open – 7.30pm Age restriction – 14+

Saturday 18th June 2022 HULL – New Adelphi Club Website – www.seetickets.com/event/sunbirds/the-new- adelphi-club/2111044?fbclid=IwAR3rOCKjtFvQpoDOOM Wp5-v1g4Q_Bd4YE_IgPg-wyIvyUGw19Aw0NehwJD8

Doors open – 8.00pm / On Stage - 8.30pm Ticket Price – £12.50