Author: Christopher Glotfelty (Page 10 of 22)

On November 10, Decca will release the The Kinks Choral Collection, a collaboration between Ray Davies and the Crouch End Festival Choir. The album, which hit the British market in June, features new versions of Ray Davies’ compositions. Of the 16 tracks, all but one were originally recorded by the Kinks.

Thankfully, he’s taking the act to the States.

And this November, you can hear it for yourself, live and in 65-voice surround sound: Davies just announced a seven-city, eight-date tour through the U.S. Although some of the dates will find Davies playing solo, the New York dates will feature The Vox Society Choir and the New York shows will feature The Dessoff Chamber Choir.

Dates:

November
12 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Warfield Theatre
14 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Orpheum Theatre
17 – Boston, Mass. @ The Berklee Theatre
19 – New York, N.Y. @ Town Hall
20 – New York, N.Y. @ Town Hall
21 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Tower Theatre
23 – Albany, N.Y. @ The Egg
24 – Montclair, N.J. @ The Wellmont Theatre

As the Kinks were before my time, I never had the opportunity to see them live. Nevertheless, these shows sound like an entirely differently experience. Seize the opportunity if you have the cash.