Bluetones to 'revisit past' on new tour

The Bluetones have announced a five-date tour that will see the band perform their early material.

The group, who scored a number one with album Expecting To Fly in 1996, will perform classic songs from their peak as they tour the country this month.

The band will play dates in Lincoln, Manchester, Sheffield and Birmingham before finishing in London on December 19.

"After listening to our fan base I think it was the right thing to do. You do wonder if you should revisit the past but I think most people will say it's their favourite album and I'm very confident playing it. We'll be playing the album in order, which we've never done before," singer Mark Morris told The Sun.

"My music tastes have definitely changed as I've grown older and become a dad. I feel a little out of the loop with the current scene but hopefully that won't affect the new material we are planning for next Easter.

"I hope old fans like it. It's still going to be tarnished with my voice but hopefully we can pick up some new fans too."