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- Glasgow Times
Iconic Scottish band set to play small gig in Paisley
Wet Wet Wet have announced a UK acoustic tour of smaller shows where the majority of venues are located in places that they've never played before during their 40+ year career; as well as a brand-new album that sees them revisit their songs in a "stripped back" style.
The band, now fronted by Kevin Simm and featuring founding member Graeme Clark and long-standing guitarist Graeme Duffin, will play across the country in 2026, including Paisley Town Hall on Friday, May 22.
Clark said: "We love nothing more than performing our songs live, so to have the chance of presenting them in a slightly different way is very inspiring.
"By showcasing our best-known songs acoustically in these intimate surroundings, it'll let us strip them down to their bones and reimagine them.
"This personal look into our beloved music catalogue will give the audience a real insight into their favourite songs in a unique way that we've never been able to do before."
Duffin also echoed these sentiments.
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He said: "Having dipped our toes back into the waters of stripped down acoustic performance on the recent tour, which went down incredibly well, it seemed like a natural progression to extend the set, take it on the road and visit some new places.
"The songs take on a very different character acoustically, presenting a unique opportunity to engage with the audience on a more personal level.
"When the music is much more exposed, there are far less places to hide!"
Simm added: 'I'm really excited to be going out on this acoustic tour with Graeme and Graeme, performing these great songs in an intimate atmosphere which will be something different for us and also fans of the band.
"It's been a lot of fun recording the songs in a stripped back style and I can't wait to perform them live that way too."
"We'll be playing the hits of course, but in a way that people won't get the chance to see too often."
The tour coincides with the release of the band's new album, Strings Attached.
Tickets go on general sale on Friday, July 11.
