King Crimson head to Canada

By Martin Kielty
( Prog )
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Robert Fripp and co announce November tour

King Crimson have added a run of Canadian dates to their 2015 touring schedule.

They’ll perform 10 shows in November, marking their first visit to the country since 2003.

Mainman Robert Fripp is joined in the eighth incarnation of the band by drummers Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin and Pat Mastelotto plus guitarist Jakko Jakszyk, flautist Mel Collins and bassist Tony Levin.

An official statement quotes Fripp saying: “When music appears which only King Crimson can play, then, sooner or later, King Crimson appears to play the music.”

The lineup, who released a live album in January, will return to the UK in August. Fripp and former Crimson member David Cross this month released collaborative album Starlight, based on the band’s classic track Starless.

Canada dates

Nov 13: Quebec Palais Montcalm

Nov 14: Quebec Palais Montcalm

Nov 16: Montreal Theatre St Denis

Nov 17: Montreal Theatre St Denis

Nov 19: Toronto Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Nov 20: Toronto Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Nov 24: Calgary Jack Singer Concert Hall

Nov 26: Vancouver Vogue Theatre

Nov 27: Vancouver Vogue Theatre

Nov 29: Victoria Royal Theatre

Martin Kielty
Freelance Online News Contributor

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.