Update

Honeyblood announce departure of Shona McVicar

Drummer formed one half of the Scottish duo, whose self-titled debut album came out this year.

Honeyblood announce departure of Shona McVicar

Honeyblood have announced the departure of drummer/vocalist Shona McVicar (pictured, left) with immediate effect.

In a statement released to fans, the band confirmed that Shona is leaving “and moving on to other endeavours.”

This news follows the cancellation of two shows earlier this week, in Newcastle and Sheffield.

The remainder of Honeyblood’s UK tour will go ahead as planned this September, continuing in Leeds tomorrow night (18th September). Stina Tweedale is now joined by Cat Myers, the band’s new drummer.

Honeyblood’s self-titled debut album is out now on FatCat.

Dates:

September

18 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club

19 Manchester, Soup Kitchen

20 Southsea Festival

22 Bristol, The Louisiana

23 London, Sebright Arms

24 Cambridge, Portland Arms

25 Leicester, The Scholar Bar

26 Birmingham, Hare & Hounds

27 Brighton, The Hope

OCTOBER (w/ Superfood)

31 Birmingham, The Oobleck *

NOVEMBER

01 Glasgow, King Tuts *

03 Leeds, Brudenell *

04 Norwich, Epic Studios *

05 Oxford, O2 Academy *

06 Manchester, Deaf Institute *

10 Bristol, Louisiana *

11 London, Dingwalls *

12 Brighton, The Haunt *

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