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Dec10

Liverpool

Jacaranda Baltic

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Nov8

Lincoln

The Drill

Nov5

Bournemouth

The Old Fire Station

Oct29

Sheffield

The Birdwell Venue

Oct25

Cardiff

Newport Corn Exchange

Oct22

Wolverhampton

KK's Steel Mill

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About The Bluetones

The Bluetones, originating from Hounslow, England, burst onto the Britpop scene in 1994 with a distinct sound that merged muscular guitar pop and subtle psychedelic elements. Initially performing under the name Bottlegarden, the band consists of vocalist Mark Morriss, his brother and bassist Scott Morriss, guitarist Adam Devlin, and drummer Eds Chesters. They first gained attention through self-funded singles like "Are You Blue or Are You Blind?" and "Bluetonic," released on their own Superior Quality Recordings label in 1995. These tracks earned critical acclaim and positioned The Bluetones as prominent contenders in the mid-1990s British indie rock wave.

Their commercial breakthrough arrived in 1996 with the hit single "Slight Return," which climbed to number two on the UK charts, just ahead of their debut album, "Expecting to Fly" (1996). Despite mixed critical reviews, the album topped the British charts and solidified their place in the Britpop movement, often seen as successors to the Stone Roses’ legacy. Following this, The Bluetones released a series of albums including "Return to the Last Chance Saloon" (1997), "Science & Nature" (2000), and "Luxembourg" (2003), along with a 2002 singles compilation that celebrated their evolving catalog.

While The Bluetones never achieved significant success in the U.S. market, their legacy endures as a key part of 1990s British indie rock. Their sound—bridging melodic pop and psychedelic undertones—helped define the later phase of Britpop, even as they faced criticism tied to the genre’s mainstream conservatism. Today, The Bluetones remain a respected chapter in the history of British alternative music.

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Alternative•Blues•Rock