As James Bay prepares the release of his debut single, Hold Back The River, the Hitchin based artist returns to offer a gorgeous live rendition for Transmitter Live. Admittedly already huge fans of Bay's work since first appearing on my radar with his captivating track 'Let It Go', this latest effort goes to show just what some hard work can transcend to in terms of quality. Having mastered his sound on the live circuit doing things the good ol' fashion way - discovered through a fan uploaded video on YouTube whilst playing in a Kentish Town pub - his live performances are something that really need to be seen, the above clip demonstrating just why so as he delivers a pitch-perfect performance. 'Hold Back The River' EP will be released November 24th through Virgin EMI. James Bay will embark on a full UK tour next Spring including a headline show at London's Shepherds Bush Empire. Full details are listed below.



Live Dates April 2015  
Tues 7th                     Pyramids, PORTSMOUTH  
Wed 8th                      Shepherds Bush Empire, LONDON  
Sat 11th                       Albert Hall, MANCHESTER  
Sun 12th                      Newcastle University, NEWCASTLE  
Tues 14th                    ABC, GLASGOW  
Wed 15th                     Queens Hall, EDINBURGH  
Thurs 16th                   Leadmill, SHEFFIELD  
Sat 18th                        Institute, BIRMINGHAM  
Sun 19th                      Academy, OXFORD 
Mon 20th                    Academy, BRISTOL

Tickets are available from www.jamesbaymusic.com and are priced at £13.50 except London, which is priced at £15.50.

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