Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick has announced that he will release not one but TWO new solo albums next year. "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)" and the beautifully acoustic "Hearts On Trees" will be released as a double CD on 26th February 2016 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.
Ricky explains, "I really wanted these songs to come out. The album's been a long time coming and in fact we've even made 2 albums here; electric and acoustic. We've played with some great musicians on this album. I think that the Black Star Riders fans will really dig this solo stuff too so absolutely delighted to be getting it out there."
Today Ricky reveals the artwork for the release, with one album ' "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy!" showcasing his electric rock and roll side. The other disc - "Hearts On Trees" veers towards the more tender stripped-back songwriting, influenced by both Americana and, more importantly, his Northern Irish roots.
Ricky comments, ""Hearts On Trees" and "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)" were written by myself and my good friend Sam Robinson, both albums depict our experiences of growing up and coming from the Greater East Belfast area, not only experiences that have happened to us but historical references and stories that have been told to us by friends and family... in saying that both albums translate those experiences on to a global scale that hopefully anyone geographically can relate to."
The release boasts an array of acclaimed musicians with guests such as; Joe Elliot (Def Leppard), Damon Johnson (Thin Lizzy/Black Star Riders), Andy Cairns (Therapy?), Billy Morrison (Billy Idol), Nathan Connolly (Snow Patrol), Ginger Wildheart, Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers), Richard Fortus (Guns N' Roses/The Dead Daises).
Pre-order the double CD here: https://nblast.de/RWarwickPatsyClineNB
Tracklist and formats as follows:
Double CD:
CD1 "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)":
01. The Road To Damascus Street
02. Celebrating Sinking
03. When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)
04. Toffee Town
05. That's Where The Story Ends
06. Johnny Ringo's Last Ride
07. Gold Along The Cariboo
08. The Son Of The Wind
09. If Your Not Gonna Leave Me (I'll Find Someone Who Will)
10. Yesteryear
Bonus Tracks:
11. Ghost Town Road
12. The Whiskey Song
13. Tank McCullough Saturdays (Alternative Version)
CD2 "Hearts On Trees":
01. Presbyterian Homesick Blues
02. Tank McCullough Saturdays
03. Psycho
04. Hearts On Trees
05. Said Samson To Goliath
06. Way Too Cool For Snow
07. Schwaben Redoubt
08. The Year of Living Dangerously
09. Disasters
10. 82
Bonus Tracks:
11. Love Owes
12. I Can See My Life (From Here)
13. The Ugly Truth
14. Hell Or Highwater
15. Eight Bells
Vinyl
Side A:
1. The Road To Damascus Street
2. Celebrating Sinking
3. When Patsy Cline Was Crazy
4. Toffee Town
5. That's Where The Story Ends
6. Johnny Ringo's Last Ride
Side B:
1. Gold Along The Cariboo
2. Son Of The Wind
3. If You're Not Going To Leave Me!
4. Yesteryear
Bonus Tracks:
5. Love Owes
6. Eight Bells
Side C:
1. Presbyterian Homesick Blues
2. Tank McCullough Saturdays
3. Psycho
4. Hearts On Trees
5. Said Samson To Goliath
6. Way Too Cold For Snow
Side D:
1. Schwaben Redoubt
2. The Year Of Living Dangerously
3. Disasters
4. 82
Bonus Tracks:
5. The Whiskey Song
6. Tank McCullough Saturdays (Alternate)
Ricky will have a full band on board to bring these great songs to fruition on the stage. Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts will be supporting Belfast's own favorite sons, Stiff Little Fingers on their UK tour in Feb/March of 2016.
w/ Stiff Little Fingers:
25.02. UK Oxford - Academy
26.02. UK Portsmouth - Pyramids
27.02. UK Exeter - Phoenix
28.02. UK Cardiff - University (Solus)
01.03. UK Wolverhampton - Robin 2
02.03. UK Leamington Spa - The Assembly
04.03. UK London - Forum
05.03. UK Northampton - Roadmenders
06.03. UK Bristol - Academy
08.03. UK Cambridge - Junction
09.03. UK Norwich - Waterfront
11.03. UK Nottingham - Rock City
12.03. UK Leeds - Academy
14.03. UK Aberdeen - Garage
15.03. UK Inverness - Ironworks
17.03. UK Glasgow - Barrowland
18.03. UK Newcastle - Academy
19.03. UK Manchester - Ritz
