I hate to say I told you so... BUT I received this email from the Bluetones camp this morning...

It is with great regret that The Bluetones are forced to announce the post-ponement of their planned shows in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne.

The band were looking forward to playing these shows but due to circumstances over which we have had no control, are not in a position to fulfil these commitments.

Due to legal reasons it cannot be discussed here the exact nature of what has caused the cancellations, but rest assured the picture will be made clear for everybody as soon we have the full facts in front of us. Again, I can only stress that this was not a decision that was taken by the band, so much as made for, and unbeknownst to, us.

I cannot properly express the heartbreak all of this is causing us, and apoligize sincerely for any dis-appointment felt by people who have already purchased tickets for these shows. We will try to re-schedule as soon as possible, although that is probably small consolation right now.

As it stands we may well be able to play the scheduled gig in Japan, we are trying to salvage that this week, but if there is any change there will be immediate notification.

I'm so sorry to everyone, but we intend to bounce right back from this and get out to the cities we have so looked forward to playing for the best part of this year, as soon as possible.

We feel like we've been kicked in the teeth....love Mark. x x x

Deja vu anyone? The Bluetones US Tour was due to kick off TONIGHT at the Mercury Lounge in New York City. (sigh)

After some hemming and hawing it appears the BLUETONES US tour for November has been postponed. The dates that were being held in NY, LA, San Fran and Chicago have been cancelled. Due to the US release of 'Luxembourg' now falling in January 2004, the band felt they should come over when the record is released. November would have been good, but I guess we'll have to 'Cut Some Rug' in the new year instead.

THE BLUETONES have officially unveiled a release for their new single - it's a double A-side of "Fast Boy" and "Liquid Lips" - now scheduled for UK release on April 21. The band's new album - reportedly to be in a completely new musical direction - will follow the single sometime in May.

Mark Morriss of THE BLUETONES will be answering questions on the Message Board at the Official Bluetones site around 3pm UK time tomorrow, 12/4/98. Go there by clicking here.