Fabulous !
by Pam on 24/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Fab venue, fab weather, fab atmosphere! Deacon Blue were amazing. This was a present for my Daughters 40th & we had a really lovely day so thank you to all!
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Scottish pop rock titans Deacon Blue to celebrate 40 years of the band with brand new album and massive UK tour
Deacon Blue are delighted to announce the 2025 release of a brand new studio album - which will be entitled The Great Western Road, released on 21 March 2025 by Cooking Vinyl โ plus two sets of dates in the UK and Ireland.
2025 marks 40 years since Ricky Ross met Dougie Vipond and they started to form Deacon Blue, the songs on The Great Western Road reflect the journey the band has taken and remain honest to the age and experience they all share. Ricky Ross: โItโs just the next part of the adventure and itโs as exciting now as it was back in 1988โ.
The album will be preceded by the single โLate โ88โ on 29 November which fondly remembers the care-free excitement of those early days. The Great Western Road, recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios, sees Ricky Ross and (Deacon Blue guitarist and long term collaborator) Gregor Philp return to production duties, having last produced the bandsโ Top 5 charting and their last full-length album, 2020โs โCity Of Loveโ. This album was recorded by Matt Butler, who first worked with the band on their debut, โRaintownโ.
There will be a limited run of five theatre shows in late March and April 2025 to herald the arrival of the album, followed by 15 arena shows across the UK and Ireland, which kick off in Liverpool on 19 September 2025, they play Wembley Arena for the first time since 1990, and finish with two hometown shows at the Glasgow Hydro on 10 and 11 October. Tickets for all shows will go on sale on 29 November.
Ricky Ross says of the two differing sets of dates, โI love the idea that a circus coming to town is a temporary existence, a little bit of magic suddenly appears in the middle of a town or a village and then it goes away. Itโs very similar to what you do live. The live experience is so ephemeral, at the end of a show people lose all their inhibitions, and then itโs over. You have to be there. Thatโs whatโs magical about it."ย
โThere will be two different shows, weโre curating a show that changes and evolves, pulling out little surprises every now and again. The theatres are more intimate and give us a chance to bring out one or two things that we wouldnโt do in the arenas. They give us a chance to play songs from the new album and songs from other albums that we have never played before. And we have some amazing nights at the big shows in the arenas, we suit the show to the place weโre playing and our mantra is โwe want people to have the best night of their livesโ. Every night has got to be brilliant.โ
Truly, fans of this loved and revered Scottish band have plenty to celebrate next year: 2025 brings not only the 40th anniversary, and two sets of concert dates, but also The Great Western Road studio album.
Amazing night
by Suzy Q on 24/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Decon blue were absolutely brilliant as always fantastic show great atmosphere lovely weather maybe next time on Saturday night as no work Sunday fantastic night.
On the waterfront
by Stokie Pete on 24/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Fantastic evening Deacon Blue were brilliant supported by the lottery winners who were also great
In a word.....BRILLIANT ๐๐
by Katie D on 24/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Absolutely amazing night, brilliant band, sounded great, love them โค๏ธ
Brilliant
by Amanda on 24/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Brilliant show from beginning to end. Perfect choice of support act in The Lottery Winners - they really engaged the crowd and delivered lots of laughs along with great music. Deacon Blue were great - this was the first time I'd seen them live but it won't be the last. A lovely trip down memory lane with the songs from my youth. Also a special mention to the lady signing. She was such a good sport with Thom from The Lottery Winners. The venue is really lovely and the weather was ideal. Overall, an incredible night.
That Haven't Lost It
by Baz on 23/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Fantastic concert at the wonderful setting of the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. It's been nearly 40 years of Deacon Blue and their voices haven't deteriorated in all this time. Sounding as good as ever. The superb The Lottery Winners were the support act and kept the crowd well entertained with their banter as well as their songs.
all the old 45's
by Feathers on 23/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5excellent concert , played a fantastic range from their music catologue. brilliant duet of vocals , timeless songs
Fantastic!
by Jo on 23/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Just as good as I remember them on the 80's โฆ Great evening well worth going to see !!
Fantastic band at a fantastic venue
by Andrew on 23/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Brilliant evening with Deacon Blue at Scarborough Open Air Theatre. The band had great interaction with the crowd and put in 110%. Been to Open Air Theatre many times and this was one of the best
Dignity
by Dawn on 23/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5What a night amazing venue well run. Deacon Blue never fail to amaze us lovedit. The Lottery Winners support band fantastic definitely one to look out for . Weather was glorious Deacon Blue top form as always loved every minute x
Deacon Blue excellent! Not so the support act!!
by Kinnie on 23/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Always enjoy the energy and music of Deacon Blue but the support act was totally inappropriate for the evening in my belief!
Deacon blue and lottery winners
by Chatzzz on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Still got it and know how to keep the crowd going. Quality. Supporting band Lottery winners was brilliant in getting everything going for the main event. We'll done to both bands and the event itself.
Amazing
by Paul south Shields on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5First time since Wembley IN the 80s, and every bit as good 35+ year's on amazing once again ๐๐๐
Great night out in Scarborough
by Pete71 on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5The Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a stunning setting to witness live music and Deacon Blue delivered a brilliant show. The 8000+ audience joined in with most of their songs and had a great time. The opening act, The Lottery Winners, were also really entertaining.
Amazing
by Maidstone Mick on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Me and my partner Paula had the most amazing time. Everyone including the staff were so helpful and friendly we had the best experience even. The night made our holiday perfect.
Fantastic deacon blue and lottery winners
by Scotia52 on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Scarborough open air theatre brilliant venue . Lottery winners brilliant indy/pop band and deacon blue absolute legends
Deacon Blue Concert
by Scouse Annie on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Excellent Seats With Unbroken View Band We're Great
Deacon Blue - One word - Amazing ๐คฉ
by Nick on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Deacon Blue - always been a fan. First time in concert, didn't disappoint! Rolled back the years with all their best songs and new material too. Great venue, crowd rocking as the band played. Will I go again, absolutely ๐ Long may they continue!
Deacon blue all the old 45's
by Shazbat on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Scarborough open air theatre was brilliant & Deacon Blue you were absolutely amazing!
Wow
by SNH on 22/06/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Excellent from star to finish. So much energy and sounded amazing. The new stuff blended with the classics beautifully.