Simon Rushworth
We’re already taking bets on the best live tour of 2011 and if the Journey/Foreigner/Styx triple header had stolen a march on its rivals then the return of Paul Rodgers could be a contender.
Throw in the fact that the Voice Of Rock will be supported by the Down N Outz and this could be a match made in muso heaven.
Rodgers will take his solo show out on the road next April with tickets in sale this Friday.
And Down N Outz guitarist Paul Guerin can’t wait to hit the road with one of rock’s all-time greats following the success of the latest Bad Company reunion tour.
“Paul has still got it when it comes to singing note perfect blues rock,” said Guerin – on the road with the Quireboys right now and preparing for a trip to Sao Paulo later this month.
“It’s a great opportunity for the Down N Outz to get out there again after what’s been a pretty successful debut year for the band.
“And I’m looking forward to watching Paul in action every night. It doesn’t get much better.”
The tour dates are as follows:
APRIL 2011
FRIDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15 Â Â Â Â BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE
SATURDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16 Â Â Â Â SHEFFIELD CITY HALL
MONDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 18 Â Â Â Â NEWCASTLE CITY HALL
TUESDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 19 Â Â Â Â GLASGOW CLYDE
THURSDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 21 Â Â Â Â 02 APOLLO MANCHESTER
FRIDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 22 Â Â Â Â NOTTINGHAM ROYAL CENTRE
SUNDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 24 Â Â Â Â BOURNEMOUTH BIC
MONDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 25 Â Â Â Â SOUTHEND CLIFF PAVILIONS
WEDNESDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 27 Â Â Â LONDON ROYAL ALBERT HALL
THURSDAY Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 28 Â Â Â Â BIRMINGHAM NIA
Tickets go on general sale 9am on Friday 19th November 2010  priced at £34.50 adv regionally, London £32.50 / £37.50 / £40.00  / £50.00 (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk