Tex Perkins and The Dark Horses

There seems to be an air of mystery about Tex Perkins. You never know what he will do next, Known to many as the frontman of The Cruel Sea and The Beasts of Bourbon, to others as the star of the Man in Black or as one third of Tex Don & Charlie or one half of TnT or the conductor of the Bumhead Orchestra…  But after 8 years he has reunited with The Dark Horses on their new self-titled album.

A sweet, mellow album with moments of wicked darkness, Tex Perkins & The Dark Horses aptly captures memories and emotions with a subtle sense of menace. It shows intimacy and depth – Perkins’ gravel-tinged vocals and poetic reveries are wrapped in a late-night haze.

The song-writing union of Perkins and long-time collaborator Murray Paterson, which began more than 10 years ago, has continued to grow on this record. It’s a mature and much-anticipated follow-up to 2003’s Sweet Nothing.

Along with Perkins, The Dark Horses have masterfully carved out the songs, sculpting the sounds and adding the fine finishing touches, adding a well-rounded and mesmerising dimension to the grit-embracing mood on the record.

Joining Perkins on tour are fellow band mates – Charlie Owen, Joel Silbersher and two new members, bassist Steve Hadley and drummer Gus Agars – who will bring the warmth of the melodies and the evocative, haunting lyrics to life on stage in intimate performances.