The Amazons helped Reading FC fans celebrate news that the club had been sold, thanks to a set on the Purple Turtle Stage at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday.
The band made a guest appearance days before the launch of their fourth album, 21st Century Fiction.
Due for release on Friday, May 9, the band say it marks the emergence of their bold new sound. There are plenty of riffs that The Amazons’ fans expect, but there is also a new level of introspection, energy and grandiose.
The Amazons are hoping that they will become the first Reading band to have an album go to number one.
Where did The Amazons perform?
The Purple Turtle Stage is outside the Sir John Madejski Stand at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
It offers Royals fans an opportunity to get together before the game, and enjoy some music and good food before going into the stadium to watch the game.
Saturday’s match against Barnsley was a must-win fixture if the club was to make the play-offs, so understandably the SCL was sold out. Unfortunately, the match ended in defeat and Leyton Orient won their game so the Royals will be in League One again next season.
While fans will be disappointed that the season is now over, they won’t have been upset at catching The Amazons set, which was a condensed version of their live show.
After their set, they went pitch side.
Where else can I see The Amazons?
The Amazons are about to go on tour to celebrate the launch of 21st Century Fiction – and their plans involve Reading … twice.
They will promote the album with a tour including HMV stores, including a visit to Reading at 5pm on Thursday, May 15. They will also visit HMV Manchester on Friday, May 9, HMV Birmingham on Monday, May 12.
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This gig starts at 5pm and tickets have all been snapped up. Fans wanting to catch the show will need to purchase a copy of the album on the day and hope for the best. For more details, click here
Over the summer, they will perform at Glastonbury Festival, before coming back to Reading to take part in the ever-popular Readipop Fiesta.
Readipop is slightly different this year as it’s not the big event in Caversham. Instead, it will be at the University of Reading’s Students Union. Taking place on Saturday, September 13, The Amazons are headlining a bill that includes Stealing Sheep, Roni Size, Puma Theory, Rose Rey, Vanity Fairy and Jopy.
For more details, on Readipop and to order tickets, log on to: https://www.readipop.co.uk/festival/
More music from The Purple Turtle
The Purple Turtle is a Reading institution and for years it had the mantra ‘what happens at the Turtle stays at the Turtle’ but with the new Royals Fanzone, well, it’s branched out.
While the fanzone will be on ice until the next season starts in August, The Purple Turtle will continue to host music across the summer. There are regular nights, such as Found Native on Thursdays, Remix on Fridays, and Reggae Sundays.
The Gun Street venue welcomes performers across the week.
On Sunday, May 11, Irish singer-songwriter Conor McLain will be performing from 3pm, while the Jagged Baptist Club will be flying in from the United States on Monday, May 19. Skeeta Sounds will present Paper Hats, Sodden Pelt and Bang Mary on Wednesday, May 21, and Rock and Indie covers band Black Market appear on Friday, May 23.
On Saturday, May 24, The Jins will perform, while Don Letts will be DJing on Sunday, May 25.
New Zealand band Dartz will be flying in on Wednesday, May 28, and a night of swing from The Ding Dong Daddios will be on the menu on Thursday, May 29.
On Saturday, May 31, The Scarlet Vixens will present their monthly Burlesque night complete with a quiz.
There are other special events across the month: The Purple Turtle will be welcoming acts from the Reading Comedy Festival over the weekend on May 16-18, and on Saturday, May 17, they will screen the Eurovision finals.
For more details, log on to: https://www.purpleturtlebar.com/events
For more on The Amazons, log on to their website: https://www.theamazons.co.uk/
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