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07/12/11 – Fibbers, York

Support: Playing The Pilot. Doors: 7.30pm

08/12/11 – MoHo Live, Manchester

Support: Switchboard/Blueneck. Doors: 7.30pm

10/12/11 – Bodega Social Club, Nottingham

Support: The Chairment/Blueneck. Doors: 6.30pm (note TPT on stage 8.45pm. Curfew 10pm)

14/12/11 – Fleece, Bristol

Support: Neo Ritmo/Blueneck. Doors 7.30pm

15/12/11 – Borderline, London

Support: Warmrain/Blueneck. Doors 7pm

16/12/11 – Joiners, Southampton

Support: Blueneck. Doors: 7.30pm

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Another Somerset band, BLUENECK have just released their third album REPETITIONS on Denovali Records and already this is being hailed as ‘another winner’ by Classic Rock Prog. Definitely a band for fans of Anathema’s new release Falling Deeper, Classic Prog go on to describe how Blueneck’s delicate soundscapes place them in a similar territory to Lunatic Soul and Nosound. This is going to be a very wonderful sounding bill and we can’t wait to see everyone on the road!

Visit the site for more TPT tour updates soon.

All shows are on sale now and tickets can be purchased at www.seetickets.com

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What Bruce has to say about the album:

‘Variations was written 9 years ago but when I dusted the old mixes off it seemed like only yesterday that I was singing ‘remember us’ in my converted terraced house studio. It’s a great feeling to be able to make the album sound so much better after all these years and bring this album back to the fans. In retrospect, Variations was a real turning point for us. It was only after this release that we started to get offers to play around the world and our fan base suddenly grew. It’s a great privilege to still be here after all these years and I think Variations was the album that started it all’.

Their new, low-slung version was put together at Real World Studios. This is how they did it…

In the studio with The Pineapple Thief

07/12/11 – Fibbers, York
08/12/11 – MoHo Live, Manchester
10/12/11 –  Bodega Social Club, Nottingham
15/12/11 – Borderline, London

Joining us will be some special guests. More news to follow.

Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?query=search&region=xxx&category=misc&search=the+pineapple+thief

This promises to be a really special evening, with delicate acoustic sets performed in a wonderful venue.  Bruce says he’s going to bring a surprise or two to his set with a few insights into the history of the band and the songs.  As it’s a solo acoustic performance, Bruce will be playing around 30 minutes of music, with Anathema headlining their highly regarded acoustic set that wowed the US crowds recently during the Blackfield tour.

Tickets can be purchased here…

On 14th October, Burning Shed will celebrate its 10th anniversary with
a special event at the Leamington Spa Assembly.

Already confirmed are No-Man, Bruce Soord & Jon Sykes (from The
Pineapple Thief), Theo Travis, Memories Of Machines, The Resonance
Association and Carl Glover.

No-Man will play a 45 minute set, including some pieces never before
performed live. This will be the band’s first performance since its
successful 2008 Mixtaped shows.

Memories Of Machines will be making its live debut performing a short
acoustic set. Bruce Soord & Jon Sykes will also be performing as an
acoustic duo.

The Resonance Association will be performing an instrumental set
accompanying an exhibition of Carl Glover’s artwork for the label (and
associated artists).

Another act may be announced soon.

The venue is the stunning, art-deco Assembly, situated in the heart of
picturesque Leamington Spa (one and a half hours from London and less
than half an hour from the Birmingham and East Midlands airports).

Please note, tickets can only be obtained from the Assembly box office

The band’s fourth album, originally released in 2005 but out of print for many years, has now been lovingly re-mixed, re-mastered and re-packaged and is available to pre-order now. Orders will ship in the second week of June 2011. This release, currently not available in the shops, features the original limited edition bonus disc entitled ‘8 Days Later’. The album has, to quote Bruce; ‘come alive to become the album I always wanted it to be’.

To celebrate the release we have designed a special 10 Stories Down t-shirt. Available separately or as a money saving bundle with the CD. Click the link below to check out some audio samples and to order via our online shop while stocks last!
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Band T-shirt

Brand new design featuring black and white band shot. Available in Mens S, M, L, XL, XXL and Womens Skinny S, M, L.

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TPT USB Stick pre-loaded with the live album “Someone Here is Live”

Exclusive 512mb USB stick branded with the TPT logo on the front and website on the back. Preloaded with the recently released live album “Someone Here is Live”.

The recording was compiled from shows performed during the European ‘Someone Here Is Missing’ tour of October 2010.

Splits were taken from each feed (including room mics) to the front of house desk, directly into our mobile recording units. The show was mixed (with no overdubs) at TPT HQ and the final master is a high quality but true representation of the live show. The download clocks in at just short of 2 hours of continuous music. A special digital booklet has been produced featuring exclusive photos, including some rare back stage footage. A PDF copy is also included on the stick.

Click here to purchase

The special 2 hour release is ONLY available from our website.

Official video for Show a Little Love, taken from the Show a Little Love ep, on Kscope. Directed by Ross Bolidai. The title track also features on 2010 album Someone Here is Missing.

Directed and Produced by: Ross Bolidai
1st Assistant Director: Robbie Stevens
Editors: Ross Bolidai and Robbie Stevens
Colourist: Ross Bolidai
Camera Operator: Ross Bolidai
Lighting Design by: Ross Bolidai and Robbie Stevens
Make Up: Nicola Haffenden
Runners: Vicky Hudson, Marianne Skogen, Will Dyson

Someone Here Is Missing, the new album from The Pineapple Thief was released on Kscope earlier this year. The record had been described by front man Bruce Soord as, “A record of dark edges, full of love and regret. My life in the last eighteen months pretty much,” but it quickly earned a bagful of new descriptions, best summed by Classic Rock who simply stated that it was ‘frequently mesmerising’.

Following several successful festival appearances over the past few months, the band are now about to embark on a European tour and release Show A Little Love.

The new EP features 4 brand new tracks (part of a sixteen minute piece) alongside a single edit of the title track and alternate versions of three tracks from the band’s latest album, Someone Here Is Missing. (acoustic versions of two tracks plus a rousing remix of Dead In The Water).

The EP features artwork developing the post-it man concept created for the album by legendary designer Storm Thorgerson.

Order your copy directly from the band shop here

http://www.pineapplethief.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=88

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Sun Domingo are often described as ‘progressive pop rock’ by fans and
critics. A new genre of music it seems they’ve created – Bridging the
gap for listeners who seek depth & adventure in music but also enjoy
the timeless pop hooks. Think Pink Floyd and Crowded House.

Sun Domingo shot onto the international stage when DIY prog-rock
legends Marillion invited them to Montreal as direct support for two
nights in April 2009. The magic of that performance is captured in
their recently-released live collection, “Live In Montreal/Marillion
Weekend ‘09,” which came out on Rock Ridge Music on April 20, 2010.
This progressive post-modern rock trio hails from Atlanta, GA USA and
have been travelling the world for 6 years making music and building a
very strong fan-base.

Sun Domingo will be releasing a digital EP, “Piece,” on June 22, 2010.
The EP will be available via all digital download portals.
Says guitarist Edgel Groves: “The ‘Piece’ EP is a collection of five
songs we are very proud of. We had the chance to try these songs out
on the road over the past two years and get reaction from our fans.”

“One of our personal favorites and fan favorites is ‘Mad Maze,’ an
instrumental we crafted from pure improv and named after our manager
Matt Mayes, who inspired the song from his guijo playing in the band
Jupiter Coyote,” says Groves. “The EP version of this song showcases
John Wesley of Porcupine Tree on guitar. For anyone who has not heard
John play, it is a treat and well worth a listen. World class musician
and guy.

The band also plans to release its next studio full-length in
September. The as-yet-untitled album features songs from the EP as
well as plenty of previously-unreleased, newly-recorded offerings.
“These five tracks will be merged with another five songs later this
year for our sophomore full length album,” says Groves.

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Filmed and edited by Switchgear Productions.

Take me off to Apple to download the app

The first efforts from the band, the Kscope staff and friends are already in the gallery along with the first entry from none other than Michael Eavis. To see the gallery and to get details on how to submit your entry click here.

The Pineapple Thief – Nothing at Best (from Someone Here is Missing) from Kscope on Vimeo.

The new video for Nothing At Best directed by Arnfinn Moseng & Negar Bagheri is now premiering. Combining 2D animation techniques with live action special effects, Arnfinn and Negar have created a beautiful film noir-esque video which captures the mood of Nothing at Best perfectly.

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http://www.kscopemusic.com/thepineapplethief/someonehereismissing/

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