The Levellers play festivals, give away “Burn, America, Burn” single

May 9th, 2008 by The Editor

Veteran crusty stalwarts The Levellers are doing their customary customary of festival shows this summer, as well as giving away a new single at the beginning of June.

The provocatively-titled “Burn, America, Burn” single will be available as a free download from the website for the forthcoming Letters From The Underground album and - in the words of be-dreadlocked Levellers bass player Jeremy - it’s about “the self-destruction of the country”.

That probably won’t stop the usual suspects accusing them of anti-Americanism, but there you go - say what you like about their careers, The Levellers have rarely pulled their political punches in their lyrics.

If you’re going to a major festival this summer, your odds of catching The Levellers live are pretty high - and I’d recommend it, because whatever you may think of their politics they’re an awesome live band. Here are your opportunities:

24 May - Perth Festival
26 June - Glastonbury Festival The Left Field Stage
04 July - Guilfest
12 July - Arley Hall Northwich
17 July - Larmer Tree Festival
01 August - Cambridge Folk Festival
03 August - Stokes Bay Festival
08 August - Cropredy Festival
09 August - Harewood House Yorkshire
15 August - Beautiful Days Festival
22 August - Arundel Castle
30 August - Connect Festival
12 September - Bowood House
17 October - Musicport Festival

You’ll be able to download “Burn, America, Burn” from 2nd June; in the meantime there’s free music and substantial other gubbins at The Levellers’ website and the obligatory MySpace.

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