To mark the first anniversary of his debut album The Best I Could Do at the Time, singer-songwriter Joe Hicks is releasing a deluxe version of the record (out 3rd November) and embarking on his first ever full band UK tour., bringing him to The Edge of the Wedge, Southsea, on November 23rd.
‘Getting to bring the band with me for the first time, visiting as many cities as possible across the UK for my longest and biggest run to date is extremely exciting. Every song I have written since starting this journey has been made with other musicians in mind,2 he said.
‘I’ve wanted to do this for the longest time, and I’m so grateful that the time has come. We’ve got a lot planned to make the show truly special and I can’t wait for people to see it. See you out on the road!’
Raised in the market town of Newbury, England, Joe Hicks blends pop, blues and folk influences, combining intricate guitar composition with classic pop song-craft. Released in September 2022, The Best I Could Do at the Time is an earnest collection of music, combining Joe’s songwriting, influences such as John Mayer and Paul Simon, and pop sensibilities with a boldness to wear his heart on his sleeve.
Following the album release in 2022, Joe’s music received airplay on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Introducing, being named the latter’s ‘Artist of the Week’, while gaining press support from CLASH Magazine, Manchester Evening News and Blues Matters Magazine among many other titles. His online following has steadily grown, having now racked up over 4 million Spotify streams, and has made live appearances at prolific festivals such as CarFest, the Big Feastival, Are You Listening? Festival, and Pub in the Park. Not only that, but Joe has supported the likes of Sam Fender, Seafret, James Walsh, Starsailor and Sari Schorr and has now played over 30 Sofar Sounds shows.
Joe Hicks and his band will be touring the UK in November 2023.
15th November – Acapela Studio, Cardiff
16th November – Eagle Inn, Manchester
18th November – Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
19th November – The Hug & Pint, Glasgow
21st November – Paper Dress Vintage, London
22nd November – Rough Trade, Bristol
23rd November – Edge Of The Wedge, Portsmouth
24th November – The Old Fire Station, Oxford
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