Dave McCabe (The Zutons) with James Jay Lewis

Dave McCabe - songwriter, frontman and founding force behind The Zutons - 
is embarking on a new solo chapter, bringing one of Britain's most 
distinctive voices to the stage in a raw, intimate acoustic setting.

Raised in Liverpool and shaped by the city's famously uncompromising music 
scene, McCabe has always written from instinct rather than fashion. His 
songs draw on soul, rock and roll and classic pop songwriting, delivered 
with a vocal style that is as fearless as it is emotionally direct. Long 
before wider recognition, he was honing his craft in local bands, building 
a reputation for lyrics that cut straight to the point and performances 
that felt lived-in and urgent.

That approach came fully into focus with The Zutons. Emerging in the early 
2000s, the band carved out a sound entirely their own: sharp, swaggering 
and soulful, standing apart from the guitar-led trends of the time. Albums 
such as Who Killed...... The Zutons? and Tired of Hanging Around established 
them as a vital force in British music, while songs like "Pressure Point", 
"Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?" and "Valerie" became modern classics. 
"Valerie" in particular achieved global reach, cementing McCabe's 
reputation as one of the great British songwriters of his generation.

Alongside that body of work, McCabe has continued to write constantly - for 
himself and for others - and in recent years has been quietly building a 
new collection of songs that mark the beginning of an exciting solo 
release. These acoustic shows are the first place audiences will hear that 
next chapter take shape, with a run of brand-new material written for an 
upcoming Dave Zuton album due for release in 2026.

The performances strip everything back to the essentials: voice, guitar and 
songwriting. Audiences can expect a carefully chosen mix of Zutons 
classics, deep cuts, songs McCabe has written for other artists, and, most 
importantly, a selection of new material that points clearly to where he is 
heading next as a writer.

This is not about looking back. It's about hearing great songs in their 
purest form, and discovering new ones at the moment they come to life. 
Honest, direct and unfiltered, these shows capture Dave Zuton exactly where 
he is now - still writing, still evolving, and still connecting through 
songs that don't need volume to hit hard.