Following the a success free up of his 3rd solo album “Lighthouse” in October 2023, GUNS N’ ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has introduced a Ecu excursion for October 2024
Kicking off from Dublin, the collection of displays will see the enduring musician play in 15 towns in 11 international locations, bringing “Lighthouse” to lifestyles together with his mythical reside performances.
Duff McKagan says: “Ultimately! Ultimately! See you all quickly.”
Duff McKagan 2024 Ecu excursion dates:
Sep. 30 – Dublin, Academy, Ireland
Oct. 02 – Glasgow, Oran Mor, UK
Oct. 03 – Manchester, Academy 2, UK
Oct. 05 – London, Islington Meeting Corridor, UK
Oct. 07 – Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg, Netherlands
Oct. 08 – Cologne, Kantine, Germany
Oct. 09 – Munich, Freiheitshalle, Germany
Oct. 11 – Brno, Sono Centrum, Czech Republic
Oct. 13 – Warsaw, Stodola, Poland
Oct. 14 – Berlin, Heimathafen, Germany
Oct. 16 – Milan, Magazzini Generali, Italy
Oct. 17 – Solothurn, Kofmeh, Switzerland
Oct. 19 – Liege, OM, Belgium
Oct. 20 – Paris, Trianon, France
Oct. 22 – Stockholm, Nalen, Sweden
Tickets cross on sale on Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m. GMT.
Duff McKagan not too long ago introduced an expanded virtual version of his acclaimed 3rd solo album, “Lighthouse”, to be had now in any respect DSPs and streaming products and services. The deluxe free up comprises 8 further tracks together with 3 unique reside efficiency movies filmed ultimate December at Simple Side road Information in McKagan‘s fatherland of Seattle, Washington.
“Lighthouse (Expanded Version)” is highlighted by means of a stripped-down acoustic rendition of the album standout, “I Simply Don’t Know”, remodeled from its robust authentic model right into a hovering, reflective ballad which showcases the vulnerability of the lyrics and Duff McKagan‘s vocal efficiency.
“‘I Simply Don’t Know (Acoustic Combine)’ is a music I landed upon, that turns out to encapsulate by some means, my very own non-public ideas about what’s subsequent in lifestyles, and what’s in the market generally,” says McKagan. “It’s the core of the human lifestyles to contemplate the afterlife. I love to have a laugh with the probabilities.”
Hailed by means of Paste as “an emotional, non-public and religious reckoning…[ McKagan‘s] maximum essential rock mission but,” “Lighthouse” now additionally options “This Is The Track”, “It Can’t Come Too Quickly” and “Cross You By means of” (all at first discovered on McKagan‘s “This Is The Track” EP, launched ultimate Would possibly to honor Psychological Well being Consciousness Month),together with the up to now unheard “C’mon Boys” (that includes outlaw nation badass Jesse Dayton) and reside variations of the fan favorites “I Noticed God On tenth Side road”, “Simply Some other Shakedown” and “Longfeather”. All 3 reside tracks are accompanied by means of authentic movies from the intimate fatherland match. As well as, an entire video shooting Duff McKagan‘s reside in-store efficiency will also be seen in its entirety by the use of YouTube.
“Lighthouse” is to be had now in quite a lot of codecs together with streaming, obtain, CD and LP. Quite a few deluxe variations and bundles that includes authentic Certificate Of Authenticity signed by means of Duff McKagan also are to be had. An unique line of brand-new “Lighthouse” merch is to be had now at www.duffonline.com.
“It’s really nice for me so as to add the ‘This Is The Track’ EP from previous ultimate 12 months, into the combination right here of the ‘Lighthouse’ file itself,” says McKagan. “Enjoying Simple Side road Information in December was once made a lot cooler when my erstwhile manufacturer Martin Feveyear got here up with the speculation to file the display. We have now integrated that recorded reside display to this expanded free up. There could also be a studio observe referred to as ‘C’mon Boys’ that in reality handiest turned into a music when mythical Austin blues guy and rockabilly god Jesse Dayton stopped by means of the studio together with his guitar and voice!”
“Lighthouse” sees Duff McKagan baring extra of his creative spirit than ever earlier than, fusing acoustic parts with hard-edged rock ‘n’ roll to land on the candy spot between soul-searching mirrored image and natural power. The album was once first introduced ultimate summer season along its identify observe, “Lighthouse”, joined by means of an authentic visualizer streaming now on the authentic Duff McKagan YouTube channel.
“Lighthouse” was once quickly adopted by means of “I Noticed God On tenth Side road”, additionally joined by means of an authentic visualizer. “I Noticed God On tenth Side road” gained fast reward from such shops as Kerrang!, Revolver and American Songwriter. “Longfeather” arrived subsequent, hailed by means of Revolver as “folky, elegiac” and joined by means of an authentic tune video directed by means of longtime visible collaborators Connor Ellmann, Kuj Durollari and Arben Durollari. A video for the music “I Simply Don’t Know (Feat. Jerry Cantrell)” could also be to be had.
From the smooth age of 15, McKagan launched into a adventure throughout the wealthy tapestry of the tune scene, leaving an indelible mark together with his presence in a myriad of influential bands. His musical odyssey integrated ventures with THE VAINS (1979), THE FASTBACKS (1980), THE LIVING (1982), THE FARTZ (1982), 10 MINUTE WARNING (1983), and LOADED (1998). After all, his legacy extends even additional together with his pivotal roles as a founding member of each GUNS N’ ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER.
In 2019, McKagan unveiled his 2d solo album, “Tenderness,” produced by means of the esteemed three-time Grammy Award winner, Shooter Jennings. This album heralded a daring new bankruptcy for the ever-evolving artist, confronting societal problems and private demons amidst a lush sonic panorama of Americana-infused preparations.
Garnering accolades from esteemed publications like Loudwire and Rolling Stone, “Tenderness” earned its position some of the “50 Perfect Rock Albums” of the 12 months, with Rolling Stone praising it as “an album filled with good looks and middle… tune of moral sense, heavy songs with a gentle contact.” Significantly, the album featured the incendiary observe “Chip Away,” lauded by means of none instead of the mythical Bob Dylan as a non-public favourite.
Past his musical endeavors, McKagan could also be a New York Instances best-selling writer, penning fascinating memoirs like 2011’s “It’s So Simple: And Different Lies” and 2015’s “How To Be A Guy: (And Different Illusions).” He additional solidifies his presence within the cultural panorama because the co-host, along Susan Holmes McKagan, of SiriusXM’s widespread “3 Chords & The Fact” radio display on Ozzy’s Boneyard (Ch. 38).
Recently, McKagan stands as a core member of a modern “Wrecking Staff,” taking part with Grammy Award-winning musician/manufacturer Andrew Watt and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS‘ Chad Smith. Their collective efforts have contributed to contemporary notable albums corresponding to Ozzy Osbourne‘s “Atypical Guy” (2020), the two-time Grammy Award-winning “Affected person No. 9” (2022), and Iggy Pop‘s acclaimed “Each and every Loser” (2023).
