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  • LIVE SHOWS IN MAY

    Willie Dowling is playing three UK live dates in May. May 24 - The Red Lion, Chesham. Headlining, as part of the Chesham Fringe Festival. May 25 - Chinnerys, Southend. Supporting David Woodcook & The Fixtures, as part of a two day festival celebrating the Southend Music Scene. May 30 - The Cluny, Newcastle. A special evening, supporting and then playing with Spike of the Quireboys.

  • Willie Dowling supports Luke Morley on September UK tour

    Willie Dowling is heading out on a UK tour in September, supporting Luke Morley. Willie Dowling & The Invisible Band will be performing songs from Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed new album The Simpleton.

  • Willie Dowling adds drummer to his 'Invisible Band' for February tour

    Willie Dowling is thrilled to announce that his Invisible Band just became a wee bit more visible. Following successful tours in the UK last autumn, supporting Cats in Space and Quireboys, Willie - on piano and vocals - and long standing collaborator Andy Lewis on bass, will be joined by drummer Darby Todd (Devin Townsend, Kee Marcello, The Darkness) for a headline club tour of the UK in February.

  • Willie Dowling Presents The Simpleton UK Headline Tour February 2025

    British singer-songwriter/producer Willie Dowling is heading out on a headline tour of the UK in February 2025. Willie will be performing songs from his new critically acclaimed album of piano led songs; The Simpleton, and perhaps a song or two from his previous bands. "I look forward to returning to some of my favourite venues, and playing in a few places that are completely new to me”.

  • The Simpleton - new album from Willie Dowling out now

    Willie Dowling’s long awaited new album The Simpleton (369 Music) is available now on CD, to stream, and as a digital download. This autumn Willie Dowling is supporting Cats in Space and Quireboys on their respective UK tours. In February 2025 Willie will be doing a headline tour across the UK.

  • The Simpleton – new album by Willie Dowling

    Willie Dowling’s long awaited new album The Simpleton has arrived. Pre-orders for The Simpleton open on Bandcamp on the 1st of October. The Simpleton will be available on CD and as a digital download from the 1st of November and on vinyl in December. Willie Dowling is supporting Cats in Space this autumn, starting in Southampton on the 2nd of October.

  • I Killed My Imaginary Friend - new song by Willie Dowling

    I Killed My Imaginary Friend is a new song by singer/songwriter/producer Willie Dowling The song is available to stream and download now. I Killed My Imaginary Friend is featured on Wille Dowling’s forthcoming album of piano driven songs titled 'The Simpleton’ out in the summer of 2024.

  • The Cure - new song by Willie Dowling

    The Cure is a new song by singer/songwriter/producer Willie Dowling. The song is available to stream and download now. The Cure features on Wille Dowling’s forthcoming album of piano driven songs titled The Simpleton.

  • It's Bandcamp Friday!

    I’m sure you’ll have caught wind of it so think of this as a gentle reminder if you’ve yet to hear it, but I have a new song out. It’s called The Simpleton and it's the title track of my album out later this year. The Simpleton is available as a digital download from all the usual online places, but since it’s Bandcamp Friday you might want to check it out on Bandcamp - and stream or download it.

  • The Simpleton - new song by Willie Dowling

    The Simpleton is the title track from the forthcoming album of piano driven songs by singer/songwriter/producer Willie Dowling. The song is now available to stream on Spotify and download from Bandcamp.

  • New single available 26 January 2024

    A quick note to say that 'The Simpleton’ - the title track from my new album of the same name - is released on Friday the 26th of January. The song will be available to stream on Spotify and to download from Bandcamp. You can see and hear a clip of the song and video on TikTok.

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