The Godfathers announce new dates

The Godfathers have announced details of a new London show and European dates as well as revealing that former Sid Presley Experience guitarist Del Bartle has replaced Kris Dollimore in the line up following The Godfathers' first ever American Saint Valentine's Day Massacre concert in Chicago last month.

The Godfathers will headline the newly refurbished Garage in London on Friday 24th July with special guests to be confirmed closer to the date. Tickets for The Godfathers at The Garage are available now from www.ticketweb.co.uk

Del Bartle had previously played alongside Godfather brothers Peter and Chris Coyne in their legendary cult rock and roll band The Sid Presley Experience in the mid 80's. Bartle was the co-author with the Coyne brothers of The Sid Presley Experience's smash independent debut single 'Public Enemy Number One'/'Hup Two Three Four' and also co-wrote several songs with them for The Godfathers' debut album 'Hit By Hit'.

Del Bartle joins Peter Coyne (vocals), Chris Coyne (bass), Mike Gibson (guitar) and George Mazur (drums) on The Godfathers' forthcoming May Spanish tour -
Intersecciones, Gijon on Tuesday 19th May, Gruta 77, Madrid on 20th May, Durango Club, Valencia on 21st May and Helldorado, Vitoria on 22nd May.

The Godfathers also play The Petrol club in Antwerp on Saturday June 13th.

More European dates and festivals for the band are expected to be announced shortly. In 2008 The Godfathers vastly expanded 2 CD re-issue of their classic debut album 'Hit By Hit' was released to significant acclaim on the band's own Corporate Image label.

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The Godfathers
Live at The Garage, London – with special guests
Friday 24th July 2009

Tickets available from 08700 600 100 and www.ticketweb.co.uk

Address: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD
Doors: 6.30-10 pm
Admission: £ 14 Adv
Tube: Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line)
Box Office: 08700 600 100
Online Tickets: www.ticketweb.co.uk