Barbara the band, a 70’s inspired pop duo from Brighton, are thrilled to announce the dates for their upcoming tour for the release of their second EP entitled “Happy Days!”.
Comprised of brothers Henry and John Tydeman, Barbara has captivated multi-generational audiences with their distinctive blend of eclectic influences, and satirical lyricism. Currently supporting Paul Weller on his sold-out UK tour, Happy Days is set for release May 22nd.
The newly announced tour will take place in November 2024:
Friday 8th – Hove
Saturday 9th – New Milton
Thursday 14th – Sheffield
Friday 15th – Baronoldswick
Thursday 21st – Putney
Friday 22nd – Guildford
Following the success of their debut EP and a string of acclaimed live performances supporting Neil Hannon and Divine Comedy, Barbara are poised to deliver a collection of tracks that showcase the growing juxtaposition of power in 2024. Ironically, and purposefully, named “Happy Days!”, the EP continues the band’s tradition of crafting classic pop bops with an intelligently placed literary approach. Their lyrics merrily challenge the societal and generational divide that’s covered in the media daily. Melodically drawing from the likes of Glam Pop and Broadway, the brothers openly question the media’s perception of leadership, the swayed depiction of modernity versus tradition and the power of communicating your values, irrelevant of when you were born.
With their quintessentially British lyrics, infused with the refreshingly inquisitive spirit of literary giants Harold Pinter, George Orwell, and Ray Davies, Barbara offers listeners a characterful, immersive musical experience that transcends long-established generational boundaries. In particular, ‘Grandad’ released on May 22nd, demonstrates a familiar tension between the youngest and oldest of family members and plays out as a dialogue across the generations, a conversation within a song, with one brother playing the grandson, and the other as the grandad. As a pair that never got to meet their grandparents, there’s a sense of distant observation in the single, alongside an optimistic hope to find a joyful common ground in music.
Barbara’s upcoming EP release comes after being handpicked by Neil Hannon to support The Divine Comedy and playing fourteen shows supporting Haircut One Hundred the following year. Currently touring the nation for Paul Weller’s sold-out run of dates, the band are excited to get back on the road for their very own headline tour in November 2024.
TRACKLIST
Mein Fräulein
Enduring Love
Pretty Straight Guy
Waiting Outside Alone
Master Narrative
Grandad
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