Having just released their much lauded second album 'No Smoke, No Mirrors' The Holloways once again hit the road as main support for Shed Seven on their Xmas UK tour.
Feeling reborn is a rare treat; but The Holloways resilience in recent times has led to what feels like a rebirth. Reaping such a rare reward was the first step along the clear path that now lies ahead for a band who once again have much to smile about; not that The Holloways had stopped smiling – not for a very long time anyway. 'The Sun doesn't always shine' is one of the band's phrases to live by along with 'everything happens for a reason'.
After a somewhat disastrous 2008 which saw a lengthy legal battle with their US label prevent exciting new material from being released and a devastating fire at The Holloways headquarters and spiritual home - Nambucca; their inexorable rise to stardom one could say was temporarily put on hold.
But fast forward a couple of months to early 2009 and all is looking up, Alfie Jackson and Bryn Fowler are joined by two new members Mike Baker (guitar) and Edwin Harris (drums) – new band, new tracks, new luck – it appears everything does happen for a reason.
TOUR DATES:
11/12/09 Sheffield 02 Academy
12/12/09 Birmingham 02 Academy
13/12/09 Bristol 02 Academy
14/12/09 Norwich UEA
16/12/09 Oxford O2 Academy
17/12/09 Portsmouth Pyramid Centre
18/12/09 London HMV Forum
19/12/09 London HMV Forum (Extra Date)
21/12/09 Leeds 02 Academy (Sold Out)
22/12/09 Leeds 02 Academy (Extra Date)