St. Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul

St. Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul
St. Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul
Studio album by the Quireboys
Released	30 March 2015
Recorded	2014–2015
Studio	Lemon Studios, Klippan
Genre	Hard rock; blues rock; gypsy punk;
Length	39:10; 2:52:49 (4CD)
Label	Off Yer Rocka
Producer	Martin Ekelund; The Quireboys;
The Quireboys chronology
Singles from St. Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul
	"Gracie B EP"; Released: 16 March 2015;

St. Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul is the ninth studio album by English rock band The Quireboys. It was released by Off Yer Rocka Recordings on 30 March 2015 as part of a four-disc set, including a reissue of the band's album Halfpenny Dancer (2009) and two live discs.

The album received generally positive reviews and was recognised for its acoustic aesthetic.

Background

In 2009, the Quireboys released Halfpenny Dancer, which features acoustic re-recordings of their earlier work. The album was recorded at Lemon Studios in Klippan, Sweden, and the band returned in 2014 to embark on a similar project. The project shifted slightly, and they instead began recording an album of new material.^[1]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Spike and Guy Griffin, except where noted.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Length
1.	"Gracie B"	Spike, Griffin, Paul Guerin	5:14
2.	"Land of My Father"	Spike, Griffin, Guerin	3:21
3.	"St. Cecilia"		3:47
4.	"The Promise"	Spike, Griffin, Guerin	4:42
5.	"Can't Hide it Anymore"		4:11
6.	"Out of Your Mind"		2:36
7.	"The Hurting Kind"		3:32
8.	"Adaline"		3:48
9.	"The Best Are Not Forgotten"	Spike, Griffin, Guerin	2:52
10.	"Why Did it Take So Long"		5:03
Total length:			39:10

Disc 2: *Halfpenny Dancer*
No.	Title	Length
1.	"There She Goes Again"	3:28
2.	"Devil of a Man"	3:16
3.	"Love to Love"	3:59
4.	"Mona Lisa Smiled"	4:29
5.	"I Can't Stop Loving You"	4:20
6.	"Roses & Rings"	4:54
7.	"Baby It's You"	3:13
8.	"Hello"	4:36
9.	"Pretty Girls"	3:56
10.	"He'll Have to Go"	2:57
11.	"Long Time Comin'"	3:01
12.	"Hates to Please"	5:15
13.	"King of New York"	6:08
Total length:		53:36

Disc 3: *Halfpenny Live, Part I*
No.	Title	Length
1.	"There She Goes Again"	4:16
2.	"Devil of a Man"	3:37
3.	"Mona Lisa Smiled"	4:21
4.	"Love to Love"	4:27
5.	"Roses & Rings"	4:46
6.	"Pretty Girls"	4:08
7.	"I Can't Stop Loving You"	5:54
8.	"One for the Road"	4:10
9.	"Hello"	4:14
Total length:		38:58

Disc 4: *Halfpenny Live, Part II*
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hates to Please"	5:21
2.	"Long Time Comin'"	3:21
3.	"Have a Drink with Me"	4:39
4.	"Late Night Saturday Call"	5:41
5.	"Misled"	3:50
6.	"I Love this Dirty Town"	4:56
7.	"7 O'Clock"	5:56
8.	"I Don't Love You Any More"	7:26
Total length:		41:04

Touring

Prior to release, and in continuation of the band's 30th anniversary celebrations, the band announced a series of intimate shows beginning in the United Kingdom. The shows involved classic tracks, rarities, surprises as well as a selection of new material, played in unplugged arrangements.^[2]

Tour dates

Unplugged & Personal UK Headline Tour
Date	City	Country	Venue
27 February 2015	Bolton	England	The Railway Venue
28 February 2015	Winchester	England	The Railway Inn
1 March 2015	Leamington	England	Zephyr Lounge
6 March 2015	Chester	England	The Live Rooms
7 March 2015	Rushden	England	The Attic
8 March 2015	Leicester	England	The Musician
9 March 2015	Bilston	England	The Robin 2
11 March 2015	Evesham	England	Iron Road Rock Bar
12 March 2015	Swansea	Wales	Static Bar
13 March 2015	Cardiff	Wales	Fuel Rock Club
15 March 2015	Norwich	England	The Brickmakers
19 March 2015	Wakefield	England	Warehouse 23
20 March 2015	Grimsby	England	Yardbirds Rock Club
21 March 2015	Bingley	England	The Arts Centre
22 March 2015	Doncaster	England	The Diamond Live Lounge
26 March 2015	Edinburgh	Scotland	Bannerman's Bar
28 March 2015	Ballymena	Scotland	Diamond Rock Club
Unplugged in the USA^[3]
Date	City	State	Venue
18-22 April 2015	Miami	FL	Monsters of Rock, The Hangover Cruise
29 April 2015	New York City	New York]	The Bowery Electric
30 April 2015	Philadelphia	PA	Legendary Dobbs
2 May 2015	Amityville	NY	Revolution Bar
St. Cecilia European Tour – Leg I
Date	City	Country	Venue
8 August 2015	Brienz	Switzerland	Brienzersee Rock Festival
12 August 2015	Dudenhofen	Germany	City Hall
13 August 2015	Pratteln	Switzerland	Z7 Konzertfabrik
14 August 2015	Finkenbach	Germany	Finiki Open Air
15 August 2015	Essen	Germany	Turock
27-31 August 2015	Hamburg	Germany	Wacken Open Air, Full Metal Cruise III
5 September 2015	Harlow	United Kingdom	The Square
6 September 2015	Farnham	United Kingdom	Weyfest
12 September 2015	Château de la Princesse d'Arenberg, Raismes	France	Raismes Fest
8 October 2015	Gijón	Spain	Casino Acapulco
9 October 2015	Santiago de Compostela	Spain	Sala Capital
10 October 2015	Vitoria	Spain	Jimmy Jazz
11 October 2015	Calella	Spain	Calella Rockfest
17 October 2015	Cagliari	Italy	Fabrik
28 October 2015	Calella	France	Club Pacific Rock
31 October 2015	Holmfirth	United Kingdom	Holmfirth Halloween Rock
Unplugged in the UK
Date	City	Country	Venue
12 November 2015	York	England	Fibbers
13 November 2015	Edinburgh	Scotland	Bannerman's Bar
14 November 2015	Ballymena	Scotland	Diamond Rock Club
15 November 2015	Chester	England	The Live Rooms
19 November 2015	Wolverhampton	England	Slade Rooms
20 November 2015	Evesham	England	Iron Road Rock Bar
21 November 2015	Cardiff	Wales	Fuel Rock Club
22 November 2015	London	England	The Borderline
St. Cecilia European Tour – Leg II
Date	City	Country	Venue
3 December 2015	Gothenburg	Sweden	Sticky Fingers
4 December 2015	Linköping	Sweden	Palaset
5 December 2015	Karlshamn	Sweden	Live Entertainment
6 December 2015	Stockholm	Sweden	Debaser Strand
8 December 2015	Stuttgart	Germany	Kellerclub
9 December 2015	Zug	Switzerland	Chollerhalle
10 December 2015	Frankfurt	Germany	Das Bett
11 December 2015	Lichtenfels	Germany	Paunchy Cats
12 December 2015	Hagan a.T.W.	Germany	Stock
13 December 2015	Hamburg	Germany	Rock Café, St. Pauli
14 December 2015	Cologne	Germany	MTC
15 December 2015	Düsseldorf	Germany	The Tube
16 December 2015	Berlin	Germany	Frannz Club
18 December 2015	Berlin	Purmerend	P3
19 December 2015	Rotterdam	Netherlands	Baroeg
20 December 2015	Roeselare	Belgium	De Verlichte Geest
21 January 2016	Zaragoza	Spain	La Casa del Loco
22 January 2016	Valladolid	Spain	Porta Caeli
23 January 2016	Madrid	Spain	Copernico
24 January 2016	Serville	Spain	Sala X
12 February 2016	Oslo	Norway	Olsen Pa Bryn
13 February 2016	Sandnes	Norway	Tribute
17 February 2016	Schaffhausen	Switzerland	Kammgarn
18 February 2016	Aarburg	Switzerland	Musigburg
19 February 2016	Rubigen	Switzerland	Hunziken
24 February 2016	Turin	Italy	El Barrio
25 February 2016	Bergamo	Italy	Druso
26 February 2016	Rome	Italy	Traffic
27 February 2016	Pisa	Italy	Borderline
Live UK & Ireland Tour
Date	City	Country	Venue
4 March 2016	Buckley	Wales	The Tivoli
5 March 2016	Grimsby	England	Yardbirds Rock Club
10 March 2016	Pwllheli	Wales	HRH AOR 4, Hafan y Môr
11 March 2016	Belfast	Northern Ireland	Limelight 2
12 March 2016	Dublin	Ireland	Voodoo Lounge
16 March 2016	Manchester	England	The Ritz
17 March 2016	Glasgow	Scotland	O2 ABC
18 March 2016	Bristol	England	O2 Academy
19 March 2016	Nottingham	England	Rescue Rooms
20 March 2016	Newcastle	England	O2 Academy
24 March 2016	Sheffield	England	O2 Academy
25 March 2016	London	England	O2 Academy
26 March 2016	Birmingham	England	O2 Academy
1 April 2016	Norwich	England	The Waterfront
2 April 2016	Wakefield	England	Warehouse 23

Date	City	Country	Venue
1-5 October 2016	Los Angeles	United States	Monsters of Rock, West Coast Cruise

Personnel

Band members

Jonathan "Spike" Gray – lead vocals
Guy Griffin – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Paul Guerin – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Keith Weir – keyboards, backing vocals
Dave McCluskey – drums
Nick Malling – bass guitar

Additional musicians

Martin Ekelund – drums, bass, percussion, cello, minimoog

Production

Martin Ekelund and the Quireboys – producing, mixing, mastering
Jonni Davis – artwork concept

References

^ "The Quireboys to Release 'St Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul' As Part of 4CD Set". Blabbermouth. 17 February 2015. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
^ "The Quireboys Ready Spring Unplugged & Personal Tour Dates". Stereoboard.com.
^ "The Quireboys' Unplugged & Personal tour extends into the United States". Spikegray.com.

[1] "The Quireboys to Release 'St Cecilia and the Gypsy Soul' As Part of 4CD Set". Blabbermouth. 17 February 2015. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2023.

[2] "The Quireboys Ready Spring Unplugged & Personal Tour Dates". Stereoboard.com.

[3] "The Quireboys' Unplugged & Personal tour extends into the United States". Spikegray.com.

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