The Charlatans in the forest 2007

The Charlatans, have announced a 'home-coming' gig for this summer when they will play Delamere Forest, Cheshire as part of The Forestry Commission’s 2007 Forest Tours.

Formed in Northwich, The Charlatans released their ninth album, Simpatico, last year, the follow-up to the highly acclaimed Up At The Lake (2004). Three of The Charlatans albums (Some Friendly (1990), The Charlatans (1995) and Tellin’ Stories (1997) all reached number one in the UK chart. Two albums, Us and Us Only (1999) and Wonderland (2001) debuted at number two. At the end of last year Forever The Singles was released through Island Records and featured sixteen of the bands Top 40 singles, including - The Only One I Know, One To Another, North Country Boy, Love Is The Key, How High and You’re So Pretty We’re So Pretty.

Commenting on the booking, Simon Hough, for The Forestry Commission said ‘We are delighted that The Charlatans are the first act to be confirmed as part of our 2007 season especially as they are local to the area’.

They'll be playing on a greenfield site in a clearing of the forest, with the stage specially built. Support is from The Paddingtons.

Tickets cost £24 (plus booking fee) - SOLD OUT.

No glass or cans allowed.

More information will be here when available.

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