The album’s story is based on Anderson’s fictional character Gerald Bostock (who should need no introduction to Tull fans), and features lyrics “written” by Bostock based on an old, unpublished manuscript that examines key events from British history and offers a number of prophecies for the future. That may sound kind of odd to 21st century rock fans who didn’t grow up during a time when conceptual prog-rock collections were the norm (Rick Wakeman, anyone?). But the music on Homo Erraticus is lush, exciting, and eminently progressive while Anderson’s signature vocals bring the words of each song alive with energy and gravitas.
On September 30th, 2014 Kscope Records will release Homo Erracticus as a two-disc CD/DVD “special tour edition” with the entire album on CD and an additional bonus DVD that includes a music video of the song “Enter the Uninvited” recorded live at the Swan Theatre in the U.K. as well as an interview with Anderson discussing the live visuals fans can expect to see when the legendary rocker launches his North American tour on September 12th. Billed as the “Best of Jethro Tull and Homo Erracticus,” Anderson and his band will perform the new album in its entirety, following with a selection of classic Jethro Tull songs; if you haven’t already picked up the CD, here’s your chance to get a bonus edition. You’ll definitely want it after seeing Anderson on tour at one of the dates listed below!
Buy the CD from Amazon.com: Ian Anderson's Homo Erraticus (regular edition)
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Ian Anderson Tour Dates
09/12/14 @ McCaw Hall, Seattle WA
09/13/14 @ Maryhill Winery Amphitheater, Goldendale WA
09/15/14 @ Cascade Theater, Redding CA
09/17/14 @ Fox Theater, Oakland CA
09/18/14 @ Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa CA
09/19/14 @ Pearl Concert Theater, Las Vegas NV
09/20/14 @ Mesa Arts Center, Mesa AZ
09/21/14 @ Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque NM
09/23/14 @ Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dallas TX
09/24/14 @ Wagner Noel PAC, Midland TX
09/26/14 @ Austin City Limits, Austin TX
09/27/14 @ Tobin PAC, San Antonio TX
09/28/14 @ Stafford PAC, Stafford TX
09/30/14 @ Symphony Hall, Atlanta GA
10/01/14 @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville TN
10/03/14 @ Blumenthal PAC, Charlotte NC
10/04/14 @ Durham PAC, Durham NC
10/05/14 @ The National Theater, Richmond VA
10/16/14 @ Pfeiffer Hall, Naperville IL
10/17/14 @ Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield IL
10/18/14 @ Pabst Theater, Milwaukee WI
10/19/14 @ Gallagher Bluedorn PAC, Cedar Falls IA
10/21/14 @ State Theater, Minneapolis MN
10/23/14 @ Horshoe Casino, Elizabeth IN
10/24/14 @ Clay Center, Charleston WV
10/25/14 @ The Palace Theatre, Greensburg PA
10/26/14 @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem PA
10/28/14 @ Flynn Center, Burlington VT
10/29/14 @ Providence PAC, Providence RI
10/30/14 @ The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield CT
11/01/14 @ Lynn Auditorium, Lynn MA
11/02/14 @ Palace Theatre, Albany NY
11/04/14 @ Center For the Arts, Buffalo NY
11/06/14 @ Lincoln Theater, Washington DC
11/07/14 @ Caesars' Circus Maximus, Atlantic City NJ
11/08/14 @ The Paramount, Huntington NY
11/09/14 @ Count Basie Theater, Red Bank NJ
11/10/14 @ Wellmont Theatre, Montclair NJ
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