Fun Lovin' Criminals poised for 2016 UK tour dates

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New York trio Fun Lovin' Criminals hit the UK for multiple tour dates in February to deliver their blend of rock, hip hop, jazz and blues.

Led by singer and guitarist Huey Morgan, the group now consisting of original bassist Brian Leiser and drummer Frank Benbini was formed in the early nineties. They scored an acclaimed hit with 'Scooby Snacks', a track that samples films from Quentin Tarantino (listen below). 

It landed them an opening slot on U2's US tour Popmart tour, but it was Europe where they really made in roads with their record 100% Colombian through tracks like 'Love Unlimited' and 'Korean Bodega'. Much of their strong following is still rooted in North West Europe. 

Today, they're still lauded for their distinct blending of genre's that brings fans from different music strands together, but more so for the super cool appeal of the Fun Lovin' Criminals. 

UK tour dates below: 

Leeds - 02 Academy, Thursday 4th February

Newcastle - 02 Academy, Friday 5th February 

Nottingham - Rock City, Saturday 6th February 

Oxford - 02 Academy, Thursday 11th February 

Worthing - Pavilion Theatre, Friday 12th February

Norwich - UEA, Saturday 13th February 

Cardiff - Students Union, Thursday 18th February 

Exeter - Great Hall, Friday 19th February 

London - 02 Shepherds Bush Empire, Saturday 20th February

Birmingham - 02 Institute, Thursday 25th February

Manchester - Manchester Cathedral, Friday 26th February

Glasgow - Barrowland Ballroom, Saturday 27th February

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