If was a joy to speak to singer, songwriter, Roachford ahead of his “A Soul Christmas Evening with Roachford” major tour.
We talked about his early musical memory, first radio play, top of the pops, song writing, songs from the Universe, Sly and the Family Stone and of course his up and coming major UK TOUR.
INTERVIEW
ROACHFORD
British singer, songwriter and musician Andrew Roachford has today announced a major UK tour for December, titled ‘A Soul Christmas Evening with Roachford’ including a night at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Andrew will perform all his greatest hits from his impressive back catalogue as well as his favourite Christmas songs, including Stevie Wonder’s Someday At Christmas, to bring the festive cheer.
“Can’t wait to get back on the road with my band for the festive season, of course we will be playing some of the Roachford songs you know and love and will also play a few Christmas soul songs…I always have fun at my shows but we are gonna take it to another level !!” Andrew Roachford
Andrew has released 10 studio albums and several greatest hits collections, been sought-after as a songwriter by the likes of Michael Jackson, Joss Stone and Chaka Khan, and consistently toured on his own and with contemporaries including Terence Trent D’Arby and The Christians.
For the past ten years, Roachford has been part of Mike + the Mechanics, recording with Mike Rutherford’s post-Genesis band, playing live with them across the world. His latest album ‘Twice In A Lifetime’ was release in 2020 to wide acclaim.
Ticket’s for Roachford 2023 UK tour are on sale now via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
Fri 01 Dec 2023 Sheffield Leadmill
Sat 02 Dec 2023 London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Mon 04 Dec 2023 Birmingham Town Hall
Tue 05 Dec 2023 Brighton Concorde 2
Thu 07 Dec 2023 Manchester O2 Ritz
Sat 09 Dec 2023 Northampton Roadmender
Mon 11 Dec 2023 Norwich Waterfront
Wed 13 Dec 2023 Bristol St Georges
Fri 15 Dec 2023 Newcastle University
