Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, has announced his intention to launch his new album 'Born In The UK', out 16 Oct, in a chip shop. There's a shortlist of ten chippies, and he's asking fans to vote on which one actually gets to get the gig. If you're asking yourself why (and you may not be), it's because the new LP's artwork shows Gough sitting outside a chip shop.
The competing shops are as follows (go to http://www.badlydrawnboy.co.uk to vote):
Ann's Fry - Glasgow
Smith's Ideal Fisheries - Grimsby
Brett's Fish Restaurant - Leeds
Mr Chips - Hereford
Toffs - London
Ocean Fish Bar - Wolverhampton
Bardsleys - Brighton
Rock & Sole Plaice - London
Brunswick Fish & Chips - Manchester
Magnet - Bristol
I think we've previously reported on his upcoming tour dates, but here's a reminder:
25 Oct: Glasgow ABC
26 Oct: Newcastle University
27 Oct: Sheffield Leadmill
28 Oct: Keele University
01 Nov: Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
02 Nov: Cambridge Junction
04 Nov: Portsmouth Pyramid
05 Nov: Bloomsbury Ballroom