The New York Dolls are playing two nights in an “exclusive London venue” on the 30 and 31 March 2011, to promote their new album Dancing Backwards in High Heels.
MOF Artist and Events ltd have teamed up with the Old Vic to produce a series of events “in a raw and outstanding space below London’s Waterloo station.” The events will take place in the Old Vic Tunnels, a series of red brick tunnels running underneath the main railway station. From here, MOF and the Old Vic will be showcasing a range of “profile artists, with one off shows, album releases, secret gigs & afterparties.”
To launch our unique event series, we are excited to present, original punk/glam instigators The New York Dolls promoting the UK release of their new album: Dancing Backwards in High Heels (produced by Jason Hill of the Killers, released Monday, March 14th)
These intimate shows are the only London dates of their short UK tour. (their last small venue show in London’s 100 Club sold out in 4 minutes)
Legendary guitarist Earl Slick, best known for his spectacular guitar work on David Bowie’s albums David Live (1974), Young Americans (1975) and Station To Station (1976), has officially joined the New York Dolls as the bands new guitarist on their exclusive London shows.
The New York Dolls’ fifth studio album, Dancing Backward In High Heels has received some very positive reviews:
New York Dolls are back on fantastic creative form with their wonderful new album, Dancing Backward In High Heels, which was recorded and mixed in sunny Newcastle – miles from their home in New York City…
The Dolls have proved that they can still produce an enjoyable, rocking album that does not show off their age at all. In comparison, they make their younger counterparts sound dull and dreary. With an upcoming UK tour, there is no stopping the original New York punk band.
Here are four tracks from the new album, and one golden oldie. For more information on The Dolls’ London gigs, check here.
New York Dolls - “Streetcake” (2011)
New York Dolls - “Round and Round She Goes” (2011)
New York Dolls - “I Sold My Heart to the Junkman” (2011)
New York Dolls - “Baby Tell Me What I’m On” (2011)
New York Dolls - “Jet Boy” (1973)
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All Dolled Up with The New York Dolls