Folk-punk favourites Skinny Lister have returned with a new song as they get set for an extensive UK tour.
The band, who will be supporting ska-punk legends Less Than Jake in the UK in 2022, release Bavaria Area today on Xtra Mile Recordings.
A joyful burst of ska-punk meets new-wave energy, it’s sure to prompt a bouncy reaction from the crowd when they play it live live.
The London sextet, known for their raucous gigs, previously announced a run of headline shows for November/December.
Bavaria Area finds them reminiscing about the moments – good, bad and ugly – that come with a rock’n’roll touring lifestyle.
Lead vocalist Dan Heptinstall said: “Firstly, it’s worth noting that we love Bavaria. It’s a stunning part of the world, and our fans and shows there are some of the best, as they are across the whole of Germany!
“However, for some reason, when touring the area, we often seem to attract the unwanted attention of Bavarian police.
“Bavaria Area is a tongue-in-cheek recollection of one of our many experiences of being pulled over.
“On this particular occasion we were ominously led off the road into a large garage, the shutter was brought down behind us, and we were thoroughly quizzed and searched.
“Sniffer dogs were even brought out to check if we were carrying any dodgy substances. Fortunately, we weren’t.
“It was a slightly unnerving experience, not to mention an unscheduled delay, as we were heading to our next show!
“To top it off, after only 15 minutes down the road after being allowed to continue, we were again pulled over by different officers, who alarmingly pulled on rubber gloves as they approached our van!
“Anyway, we got a song out of it – so not all bad. And we can’t wait to return to Bavaria when we hit Munich as part of our German Tour in June 2022. Prost!”
Their first new music of 2021, Bavaria Area follows December 2020’s single Shout It Out and a special fifth anniversary re-issue of their breakthrough album Down On Deptford Broadway.
Now, with the promise of new shows, festivals and new material all on the horizon; Skinny Lister are raring to get out and do it all again.
SKINNY LISTER TOUR DATES 2021/22
UK HEADLINE TOUR
11 November – OXFORD (special guests The Longest Johns) O2 Academy
12 November – NORWICH (special guests The Longest Johns) Arts Centre
13 November – CARDIFF (special guests The Longest Johns) The Globe
17 November – READING (special guests The Longest Johns) Sub 89
18 November – BRISTOL The Fleece
19 November – MANCHESTER (special guests The Longest Johns) Gorilla
20 November – BIRMINGHAM (special guests The Longest Johns) O2 Institute 2
24 November – LEEDS (special guests The Longest Johns) The Wardrobe
25 November – NOTTINGHAM (special guests The Longest Johns) Rescue Rooms
26 November – NEWCASTLE (special guests The Longest Johns) The Cluny
27 November – GLASGOW King Tuts
10 December- SOUTHAMPTON (special guests The Longest Johns) 1865
11 December – LONDON The Garage
SUPPORTING LESS THAN JAKE
31 March 2022 – GLASGOW O2 Academy
1 April 2022 – NEWCASTLE O2 City Hall
2 April 2022 – LEEDS O2 Academy
3 April 2022 – MANCHESTER O2 Ritz
5 April 2022 – LEICESTER O2 Academy
6 April 2022 – BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute
7 April 2022 – BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy
8 April 2022 – BRISTOL O2 Academy
9 April 2022 – LONDON O2 Forum Kentish Town
GERMANY HEADLINE SHOWS
1 June 2022 – KÖLN Luxor
2 June 2022 – MÜNCHEN Strom
3 June 2022 – BERLIN Hole 44
4 June 2022 – HAMBURG Knust
Tickets for all shows are on sale now HERE.
