Dave has been asked to support the reunited Big Country at their two gigs in Scotland next month.
Dave has been friends with Big Country since they and The Alarm rose to prominence at the same period in the early 80s, so when
the remaining members announced that they were to play two shows to celebrate the bands 25th Anniversary, it was an invitation he could not
refuse.

The shows on July 20th in Glasgow & July 21st in Aberdeen will be Big Country's first since guitarist & singer Stuart Adamson tragically passed away in December 2001.

Back then, the remaining three members had no thoughts of performing as Big Country again. But now bass player and vocalist Tony Butler, drummer Mark Brzezicki and guitarist Bruce Watson feel compelled to unite to celebrate
the band’s quarter century landmark with some live shows.
The trio will perform some of their best-loved hits, a selection of popular tracks that
were not played live much in the past, and some brand new material.

'We thought it would be cool to get together again, and go out and play some intimate shows, and play some of the back catalogue and give the fans what they have been crying out for,' says Bruce Watson.

'For many years I did not think, to try and even think, that Big Country could exist without Stuart Adamson. We were a unique band.
But that was then.
The years have moved on and the desire to play music with my old friends has become too much to resist.
The Big Country we all remember will forever have a place in our hearts, but Big Country will continue with a renewed spirit and passion, a new adventure. We just want to have fun,' stresses Tony Butler.

And Mark Brzezicki adds: 'It felt the right time to continue the journey with Big Country not only out of respect to our wonderful past, but with renewed optimism for the future. We could never replace Stuart, so we haven't, but have now evolved and proudly carry on the natural progression that he would have expected and been proud of.'

Details of the shows are below.
For further information, visit www.bigcountry.co.uk

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Details below.

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Friday, July 20, 2007
The Garage
490 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3LW

Age restrictions: Anyone aged 14 or over can attend gigs at The Garage.
Proof of age may be required.

www.garageglasgow. co.uk

Tickets: £15 advance, £18 door
Tickets available online:
www.bigcountry.co.uk
www.tickets-scotland.co.uk
www.cpllive.co.uk

Tickets available by phone: 0870 333 1123

Tickets available in person from Tickets Scotland outlets and Ripping Records Edinburgh

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Saturday, July 21, 2007
The Lemon Tree
5 West North Street
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
AB24 5AT
Scotland

www.lemontree.org

Tickets: £15 and £10 concessions
(Concessions are available to people who are claiming benefit or unemployed, in full-time education, over 60, disabled (and their companion) and members of entertainment unions (MU, Equity, AMA, AETTI, ABTT, etc), and ‘LT
Regulars’. Proof of entitlement must always be shown.)

Tickets available online:
www.bigcountry. co.uk
www.lemontree. org
www.ticketmaster. co.uk

Tickets available by phone: 01224 642230 (venue box office)
Tickets available in person from: The Lemon Tree Box Office

Great news!!!!

Glad to see that they will NOT be replacing Stuart Adamson too,will be a great gig with Dave# as support. Just been and bought my tickets.

Ill be having some of that thank you very much
There's nowt like a gig in Glasgow!

"It's been a long time comin' man it's good to be back" (c) Sharp/Twi$t

Read that due to personal reasons, Dave will not be supporting at the BC Glasgow and Aberdeen shows.

However, he will be at Nottingham.
Fri 17th August 19:30
Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Supporting Big Country

Is Sharpy supporting B.C at JB's in 7th September?

Dave follows up his well-received support slot to Big Country in Nottingham in August, with a further three support slots in Dudley, Leeds & Manchester.

Full details are:
FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER – JB'S, DUDLEY
15 Castle Hill, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4QF

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER – RIO'S, LEEDS
The Grand Arcade, 9 Merrion Street, Leeds LS1 6PQ

SATURDAY 27th OCTOBER - MANCHESTER ACADEMY
Venue Address: MUSU, Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR

See www.davesharp.org or www.bigcountry.co.uk for ticket details.