Here’s a link to download an acoustic version of Becoming a Jackal, recorded live at The Workman’s Club in Dublin.

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Conor O’Brien of Villagers has been awarded the 2011 Ivor Novello for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for “Becoming a Jackal”.

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Villagers will be playing 2 shows at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton.

Thurs 12 May – UNITARIAN CHURCH @ 10.00pm (Solo)
Fri 13 May – PAVILION THEATRE @ 11.45pm (Full Band)

Conor O’Brien has been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in the category ‘Best Song Musically and Lyrically’ for “Becoming a Jackal”

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SATURDAY 30TH APRIL & SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2011 (May Bank Holiday Weekend) 12PM – 4AM Both Days
Standard weekend tickets £63.50 / Sat & Sun day tickets £39.50. Tickets available from the following outlets: 24 Hr CC Hotline 0871 2200 260 / See Tickets 020 7403 3331 OR buy online: thecamdencrawl.com Walk up tickets available from all HMV Box Office stores and venues.

Tickets are to be exchanged for wristbands which allow free entry to each of the participating venues as individual capacities permit. Wristbands and programs listing the full venue schedules are obtainable from 11:00 am onward each day at the Gaymers Camden Crawl ticket exchange point. Festival goers are advised to arrive early as there will be a full daytime program on both days from 12:00 pm. Doors open 6:00 pm for evening schedule at most venues. There will be late night after show parties featuring live bands and DJs until 4:00 am both days. It is worth noting, that all 2011 festival tickets will allow access to ALL venues and no supplementary passes will be required.

Villagers will have two special releases available for Record Store Day on 16 April.

VILLAGERS Live At The Workmans Club

Limited Edition Vinyl LP recorded live at The Workman’s Club, Dublin. Released by Domino Records UK. Available from participating Independent Record Stores (UK and Ireland)

Villagers/Charlotte Gainsbourg "Set The Tigers Free/Memoir"

Limited edition split vinyl 7" released on black vinyl by Domino Records USA and clear vinyl by Because Records France. Available from participating Independent Record Stores (USA and France)

VILLAGERS + Special Guests BEACH HOUSE and STORNOWAY

Sat 23 July @The Park, Marlay Park, Dublin – Tickets on sale 9am today.

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Villagers will be playing European shows in April!

9 April – ROTTERDAM Motel Mozaique

10 Apr LEFFINGE De Zwerver

11 Apr PARIS La Maroquinerie

16 Apr ISTANBUL Salon IKSV