Carl Barat

Carlos Barat - Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Tue 9 Jun

10 Jun 2009

Carlos Barat was given a warm reception at Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall on Tuesday 9th June as he played a rapturous set to thrilled fans. Although the all-seated venue was not sold out, Barat’s energetic performance drew hundreds of fans from their…

The Libertines writing new material

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6 Apr 2012

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat are writing new Libertines songs together. The pair - who both fronted the band playing guitar and singing - have had a turbulent relationship since reuniting to play two festival shows in 2010, but have recently started…

Carl Barat: Libertines will perform again

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2 Mar 2012

Carl Barat is "sure" The Libertines will perform together again. The 'Time For Heroes' hitmakers - Carl, Pete Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall - have not shared a stage since their one-off comeback shows at the Reading and Leeds festivals in…

The Libertines frontmen reunite

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12 Aug 2011

The Libertines Carl Barat and Pete Doherty have been hanging out together. The co-frontmen of the band posted a picture of them together on twitter, sparking excitement relations between have got better and they could get their band back together…

Carl Barat wants to 'start again' with Pete Doherty

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12 May 2011

Carl Barat thinks he and Pete Doherty have to "start again" for The Libertines to work. The singer and guitarist said he feels currently there is "no future" for the group - who originally split in 2004, but reunited to play two huge shows last year…

The Libertines to play Glastonbury

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11 Feb 2011

The Libertines are to reunite at the Glastonbury Festival this summer. The British indie band - fronted by Carl Barat and Pete Doherty - reformed to play the 2010 Reading and Leeds Festivals for their first live shows since 2004, and after the…

Pete Doherty planning to ask Carl to help write tracks

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1 Dec 2010

Pete Doherty may ask his former Libertines bandmate Carl Barat to help him finish writing new songs. The 'Last Of the English Roses' singer admitted he is having trouble finishing tracks for his latest album with his present band, Babyshambles, and…

Carl Barat broke 'indie-stasis'

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15 Oct 2010

Carl Barat had to break out of his "indie-stasis" to write his solo album. The Libertines co-frontman - who reunited with his former bandmates to perform at the Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK this summer - decided to record his self titled…

Carl Barat's break-up songs

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15 Oct 2010

Carl Barat's solo album is a "break-up" record. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' singer says his self-titled LP was written to address the aftermath of the ending of his bands The Libertines - who briefly reunited earlier this year - and Dirty Pretty Things…

Carl Barat still a Libertine

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22 Sep 2010

Carl Barat is adamant The Libertines will continue and that there is "life in the old dog yet". The band's co-frontman said he is sure the recently reunited group will continue past their triumphant reunion shows which took place in August at the…

Libertines to record again?

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7 Sep 2010

Carl Barat says The Libertines may record new songs. Following the group's reunion shows at the Reading and Leeds festival at the end of August, co-frontman Carl hopes they can continue in some form, although he has ruled out a full tour. The…

Libertines ponder permanent reunion

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25 Aug 2010

The Libertines will decide after Reading and Leeds whether they will reunite full time. Carl Barat - who fronts the indie rockers alongside Pete Doherty - said everything rests on how the UK band's first two shows as a full group since 2004 go, as…

Pete Doherty to sing for Carl

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20 Aug 2010

Pete Doherty is set to sing on Carl Barat's debut solo album. The pair recently reunited their band, The Libertines - putting their differences, which originally caused the group's end - behind them, and Carl is keen for Pete to provide vocals on the…

Carl Barat announces solo album

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12 Aug 2010

Carl Barat has announced the details of his debut solo album. The Libertines co-frontman - who is to play the band's first full gig in six years later in the month - will release both his self-titled LP and debut solo single 'Run With The Boys' are…

T in the Park: Peter Doherty - Who's the man

25 Jun 2009

‘I first saw The Libertines at Camden Monarch in 2002,’ says Anthony Thornton, NME writer and author of the group’s autobiography Bound Together. ‘I was there to see The Vines, who were supposed to be the next big thing, but The Libertines were…

Dirty Pretty Things announce second album

2 May 2008

Details of Dirty Pretty Things ' second album have been unveiled. The follow-up to 2006's Waterloo to Anywhere, it will be named This Is Where The Truth Begins and released on 30 June. The band, fronted by ex-Libertine Carl Barat, also release a…

Dirty Pretty Things announce three Scottish dates

4 Mar 2008

Carl Barat, formerly of The Libertines, has announced three dates for Scotland with his new band Dirty Pretty Things. The gigs are to support their forthcoming second album This Is Where The Truth Begins (to be released in June). They will kick…