"Elvis Perkins creates a nostalgic, melodic masterpiece with the debut album Ash Wednesday"

Elvis Perkins in Dearland - Latest News, Album and Ticket Info

Elvis Perkins in Dearland - Work Begins on New Album

25th October 2008

Work is well underway on a new studio album. As previously suggested here the band will work with Chris Shaw after their successful collaboration on the Dearland version of All the Night Without Love. Currently the band are tight lipped on the direction the music might be going in and the names of either any of the tracks or the album itself.

Sacred Harp Compilation to Feature Elvis Perkins in Dearland

12th Aug 2008

Fans who have seen Elvis Perkins in Dearland's live performances in the last 12 months may have been lucky enough to hear their version of "Weeping Pilgrim" originally written in 1859 by J.P. Reese. Their version of the shape note hymn will feature on a compilation of contemporary artists called "Teach Me To Sing". The Sacred Harp which is due out in September through Awake My Soul Productions will also feature Sam Amidon and John Paul Jones.

Work Begins on a Follow-up to "Ash Wednesday"?

28th July 2008

The last year has been an amazing time for Elvis Perkins and the Dearland trio. After hundreds of gigs, television appearances and interviews they now hope to start work on the next album. There is no news as yet whether they will work with Chris Shaw who was the engineer/ producer on the new version of "A Night Without Love" released last November on iTunes. There are also no planned new tour dates despite strong interest from people contacting this site.

Elvis Perkins in Dearland Announce Headlining UK Tour in November

07th Sept 2007

Elvis Perkins in Dearland's last UK performance at the Borderline in London was met with universal critical acclaim. With such positive reviews and growing support over here in the UK it was no surprise that a UK tour would be announced before long. Fans not from the UK will also be pleased to know that Elvis has also added dates across Europe and the US.

Borderline Show in London follows up the UK Release of Ash Wednesday

12th July 2007

Elvis Perkins in Dearland played to a captivated audience last night at the Borderline London. The support band The Wallbirds got the crowd going with their unique brand of foot-stomping madness. Despite cramped on stage conditions and a few technical problems Elvis Perkins in Dearland pulled of an amazing live performance. The live performance and recent media coverage comes hot on the heels of the official UK release of the album Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday by Elvis Perkins Gets Official UK Release Date

03th July 2007

The Album Ash Wednesday by Elvis Perkins will be available in the UK on Monday the 9th July. The album is available for pre-order at Amazon now. The release date of the album coincides with the gig at the Borderline, London just a few days later on the 11th July.

Elvis Perkins in Dearland to Play Live Gig at The Borderline London

20th June 2007

Following the huge success of performances supporting Willy Mason across the UK, Elvis Perkins will headline the Borderline in July. The gig at The Borderline London on the 11th July will feature Elvis Perkins in Dearland plus special guests. Tickets are on sale now »

The Debut Album from Elvis Perkins "Ash Wednesday" is Now Available in the UK

11th June 2007

The Elvis Perkins new Album Ash Wednesday is available today, 11th June through Amazon. Despite not getting an official release date yet in the UK, the album has already received a number of positive reviews in the musical press. The success of the album no doubt supported by a string of outstanding recent live performances.

Track Listing for Ash Wednesday

  1. While You Were Sleeping
  2. All The Night Without Love
  3. May Day
  4. Moon Woman Pt 2
  5. It's Only Me
  6. Emile's Vietnam In The Sky
  7. Ash Wednesday
  8. Night & The Liquor
  9. It's A Sad World After All
  10. Sleep Sandwich
  11. Good Friday