Laura Klonowski
Christmas 2017 is shaping up to be the best yet for Jess & The Bandits’ lead singer Jess Clemmons. Having spent the past twelve months documenting her search for love in her tracks, and finally meeting the one, the singer will officially be Mrs Peavey in time for Christmas Eve.
And to celebrate Jess’ marriage to Chris Peavey, Jess & The Bandits will be releasing a festive EP titled ‘Always Christmas Eve’ on the 1st of December. The record will feature collaborations with a number of UK country acts making it a really special collection of songs.
The eagerly anticipated EP will feature four songs with four of the UK’s fastest rising country stars- Laura Oakes, Kevin McGuire, Gary Quinn, and Luke Thomas. The record contains a mix of both modern and traditional Christmas songs. It also includes an original track also titled ‘Always Christmas Eve’, which has been written by Gary Quinn and David Banning.
And not only do these exciting British country acts feature on the group’s new release they will also be joining them on a number of venues as part of their February headlining tour. The full tour dates are as follows;
February 6th – Hull @ Fruit
February 7th – Norwich @ Waterfront Studio
February 8th – Leicester @ The Musician
February 9th – London @ Borderline
February 10th – Southampton @ Talking Heads
February 12th – Cambridge @ Cambridge Junction
February 14th – Bristol @ The Tunnels
February 15th – Manchester @ Gullivers
February 16th – Gateshead @ Sage Two
February 17th – Glasgow @ King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
The ‘Always Christmas Eve’ Track List is below;
1. Baby, It’s Cold Outside – duet with Kevin McGuire
2. Wrapped In Red – featuring Luke Thomas
3. Always Christmas Eve – duet with Gary Quinn
4. O Holy Night – duet with Laura Oakes
Tickets for Jess & The Bandits’ UK tour are on sale now!
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