Elbow to play Llandudno Arena in March

Nov 4 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

ELBOW, currently enjoying the most successful year of their career, have announced a UK tour for March 2009 which includes a gig at the Llandudno Arena on on March 9.

In addition to their previously announced largest show ever at Wembley Arena, the band will visit many venues across the country for the first time including the Blackpool Empress Ballroom.

Having secured the Nationwide Mercury Prize for their current album, The Seldom Seen Kid, Elbow have recently completed a sell out UK tour including three nights at London’s Roundhouse and a double header at their home town’s Manchester Apollo.

The Seldom Seen Kid was proclaimed as one of the albums of 2008 by many critics on its release in March of this year and has gone on to be the band’s most successful album to date.

Lead single, Grounds For Divorce rapidly became a classic and soundtracked the trailer for current Coen Brothers film, Burn After Reading whilst second single One Day Like This has been the musical accompaniment to the Beijing Olympics coverage and Euro 2008.

Tickets for all dates are available via www.gigsandtours.com or a 24 hour credit card hotline on 0871 2200 260.

Tickets for the March 9 Llandudno gig are also available from the venue on 01492 872000.