Devon-based 4-piece rock and roll band “DEPARTED” have been confirmed to headline the Jagermeister stage at Bloodstock. Lead singer Mark Pascall says “We are blown away to be invited to play at this year’s Bloodstock Festival, let alone Headlining the Jägermeister stage! We will be on directly before the main headliners Ghost, so it’s going to be epic!”
This news follows their recent announcement that they are confirmed as special guests on the “Michael Schenker Fest” November UK Tour. Dates include O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (Nov 2), O2 Academy Sheffield (Nov 3), O2 Ritz Manchester (Nov 4) and Hull City Hall (Nov 5).
The band have also released their new single “Are You Ready?” and shared the official music video:
DEPARTED originally formed in 2014 when their chief songwriters, lead singer Mark Pascall (former lead singer and bass guitarist for Empire of Fools) and Ben Brookland (former lead guitarist for The Treatment), began writing together. The current line-up, which includesHowie Spring (bass) and Connor Spring (drums), became permanent in March 2016.
“MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST”
NOVEMBER 2017 UK TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
O2 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE, LONDON
THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2017
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O2 ACADEMY SHEFFIELD
FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2017
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O2 RITZ, MANCHESTER
SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2017
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HULL CITY HALL
SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2017
Book Online: Hull Theatres
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Also in November, DEPARTED will be special guests to BIG COUNTRY in Cardiff
THE GLOBE, CARDIFF
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2017
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Photo by Joby Sessions
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