From Pages to Performance: Inside Lyon and Hewerdine’s New Album Tour
Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine’s collaborative album, “Things Found In Books,” presents a profound exploration of stories hidden within the pages of second-hand books. Scheduled for release on March 28, 2025, the album finds its muse in the eclectic assortment of notes, photographs, and postcards discovered at a second-hand bookstore in Scotland’s Culzean Castle. The single, “The Things You Find In Books,” will be available on March 14, 2025.
Lyon and Hewerdine, both esteemed for their songwriting prowess, have turned these remnants of forgotten lives into a captivating collection of songs. Each track seeks to reveal the human stories behind these treasures, creating a unique auditory experience that resonates with listeners on a deeply personal level.
An album launch event will take place at Culzean Castle’s bookshop on March 30, 2025, from 3 pm to 5 pm. This event serves as an invitation for attendees to participate in the bookshop’s community by donating their own books, fostering a connection between present and past narratives.
To support the album, Lyon and Hewerdine will embark on a UK tour, bringing their new work to a wider audience. Here are the confirmed tour dates:
– **Thursday, July 3**: The Engine Room, North Shields
– **Friday, July 4**: The Book Tree, Pickering
– **Sunday, July 6**: Mellor Brook Community Centre, Blackburn
– **Thursday, July 10**: Kibworth Books, Leicestershire
– **Friday, July 11**: Prohibition Recording Studio, Liverpool
– **Saturday, July 12**: The Tin Shed, Flintshire, North Wales
– **Sunday, July 13**: Lichfield Festival, Staffs
– **Friday, July 18**: Thimblemill Library, Smethwick
– **Saturday, July 19**: Live at the Law, North Berwick (TBC)
– **Sunday, July 20**: Milton Keynes International Festival
– **Thursday, July 24**: Chapel Arts Centre, Bath
– **Saturday, July 26**: The Spring Arts Centre, Havant
– **Friday, August 8**: Llangwm Literary Festival, Wales
This album provides an opportunity not only for existing fans but also for new listeners to acquaint themselves with Lyon and Hewerdine’s lyrical craftsmanship. Their ability to breathe new life into hidden stories makes “Things Found In Books” a compelling addition to any music collection. Discover the narratives these artists assemble, and experience the blend of lyricism and narrative that makes their work stand out.
