Stephen Fretwell has got together with fellow Mancunians and friends Elbow – who are going under the fetching alias of Fireside Friends – to record a Christmas record song.
The track, a cover of the traditional German Christmas carol ‘O Christmas Tree’, is available to download for absolutely free now from here
For all Stephen Fretwell fans it will whet their appetite ahead of the release of his new single, ‘Now’, which will hit the shelves on January 14. It’s the latest track to be lifted from his critically acclaimed second album ‘Man on the Roof.’
Meanwhile, Fretwell has announced a UK tour to support the release of the single. Check Gigwise for ticket availability either by clicking the link below or by calling 0871 230 1098.
He plays:
Manchester Night & Day – January 16
London, The Luminaire – 21
Belfast Limelight – 25
Dublin Sugar Club – 26
London Troubadour – 28
Manchester Night & Day - 30
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