Black Wire reform to support The Cribs this December
21 August 2013, 14:41
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
Leeds band, Black Wire are set to reform for one show only next week, being unveiled as the support for The Cribs’ upcoming festive show in the city later this year.
Their Wakefield neighbours, The Cribs are set to headline what they are calling ‘Cribsmas’ at Leeds O2 Academy on 18 December.
They will be joined by Black Wire for the gig, what will be their first live performance since 2007. Black Wire released one album in the form of 2005′s self-titled effort.
Meanwhile, Wolf Alice have been confirmed as the supports for The Cribs’ intimate show at East London’s Birthdays venue next week.
[via DIY]
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