Dearest Internet

It has come to my attention that some in the intersphere consider Art Brut to be less than politically minded. They are considered a party band, letting the events of the day wash over them like a drunk asleep in a sobering gutter. Well, I am here to tell you that our merry band are not so oblivious. The voice of today’s youth has not gone unheard!! Therefore, in the spirit of occupation, Art Brut will be camping out in The Bull and Gate, Kentish Town on the 7th – 8th December…

We refuse to sit idly by and watch Club Fandango celebrate a birthday without a residency-size truckload of Art Brut fans causing chaos and booze fuelled funstruction. The madness has gone on too long!! We will be joined by our comrade in arms Keith TOTP and his Minor UK Indie Celebrity Allstar Backing Band (we’re hoping more friends will show up but they’re yet to reply to our riot inciting bbms…). We will not be moved!!

However, as we are not a bunch of rudderless hippies ‘the man’ is making us charge the Wind of Change a nominal occupation fee. But do not fear!! If you are truly committed to the cause and not some fly by night, latte drinking mummy’s boy then you can get the two night bundle for just £18… Viva la revolution!!!

Yours not doing what you tell me

Barnaby Fudge

Dearest Internet

In or around Spain in November? Then this one’s for you. Get some of this in your eyes…

10th November    Azkana, Bilbao

11th Novemebr    Apolo 2, Barcelona

12th November   Moby Dick, Madrid

Point it here for action!!!

Yours

Barnaby Fudge

Dearest Internet

Due to a technical malfunction on the stupid website, you are unable to see the full fruits of Art Brut’s lengthy tour commitments for the rest of the year. Thought we had forgotten you? Never. Here are all the dates in both Europe and the UK. Get involved.

Dearest Internet

Well, Sunset Junction is off. However, Art Brut want to go and rock the fuck out on the West Coast but LA is all the way over there and we’re all the way over here. Air fares are extreme and the AB stock of saleable golden shoes has run dry. Disaster? I think not… AB Central are coming to the rescue. Here’s the proposition…

You want to come see us pull together a gig 5000 miles away in about ten minutes? A brand new power AB show has been booked at The Satellite. Full details to follow. We may need a little more than just your dignity though. To make this work we’re asking for a few of your precious foreign currency to pay for our now non-refundable air fare. We’ve arranged special edition merch, paintings, shirts and rowdy behaviour especially for your Los Angeles attention. Looks like this might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Come and drink that bad taste out of your mouth.

Tickets HERE.

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MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Yours in logistics

Barnaby Fudge

Dearest Internet

I guess you thought it was all over… New album ‘Brillant! Tragic!’ drops in your face, the Brut party the fuck out for a full, sold out week at The Lexington and, to top it all, a melt-your-face-off awesome AB comic fists its way through your letterbox. Now there you sit, naked from the shirt tails down, puffing on your fifth cigarette, half hoping / half dreading these guys don’t have it in them for one last go around the block. Well, Barnaby hates to be the bearer of bad news but you better crank up Radio 4, shut the windows and get ready for one last AB onslaught.

In anticipation of the release of new single ‘Clever Clever Jazz’ on August 15th, unspecified parties have been nice enough to put together a little video featuring exclusive footage from Art Brut’s infamous Black Francis sessions in Salem, OR., plus some personal pics from the past five years of tour destruction.

And what does Autumn bring? Our power gang are back on the road in the US, Europe and the much anticipated UK, climaxing in a final London date at The Islington Garage on November 4th. Check out dates over on the right or go over to the toff smart FB page for full listings.

Want some more? Message me your address and I’ll come round to finish the job.

Kindest regards

Barnaby Fudge