The Stranglers’ current and longest-serving frontman, Baz Warne, has put together a special evening of songs, stories and conversation that will be toured across the UK, including a date at Narberth’s Queens Hall venue.

This run of shows as part of the upcoming 'Convivial Tour'. marks the first time Baz has embarked on this type of tour.

All of the Convivial tour’s wonderfully unscripted, unconventional shows will be seated, and there will be ample opportunity for questions from the audience.

In October 2025, Baz launched a new book No Grass Grows On A Busy Street, a charming collection of tour diaries, stories and reflections on 25 years fronting The Stranglers, one of British post-punk and new-wave’s most celebrated bands, not least his time in The Toy Dolls and Smalltown Heroes.

From Glastonbury Festival to the Acropolis in Greece, Baz has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages.

After really enjoying a recent Q&A as part of Louder Than Words music/book festival in Manchester, curated by rock journalist John Robb, Baz was inspired to put together a special evening of songs, stories and conversation that could be toured across the UK.

He explained: “I wanted to put together a unique event of entertainment and memories in a relaxed setting, not just ‘a book tour’ and not quite ‘a gig’, hopefully more than the sum of its parts. Who knows how the evening might unfold? One thing is guaranteed…every night on this run will be completely different!

“When I was describing my idea for the show to management, and used the word ‘Convivial’, I stopped myself and said ‘that’s a good word, we don’t use it enough anymore, let’s call it that!”

To mark the 25th anniversary of Baz joining iconic British rock band The Stranglers, ‘No Grass Grows On A Busy Street’ is a retrospective compilation of detailed tour diaries, interviews and stories that give an until-now unrivalled level of access to this legendary group.

As a proud north-eastern son, Baz reflects poignantly on his life in music, from humble beginnings to the world’s biggest stages.

Looking back on a musical career spanning five different decades of music and popular culture, the book features untold anecdotes and newly written contemplative commentary from Baz himself that proves time is often the best lens.

With every word he has poured into his pieces for the Stranglers website over the years, Baz shows his dedication to the fans. Joining the band during a famously tumultuous period, it is no coincidence that Baz, beginning to co-front the band alongside JJ Burnel has, despite the tragic loss of original bandmates and dear friends Dave Greenfield and Jet Black, made for a golden age in the Stranglers’ career full of sell-out tours and record-breaking new albums.

All this being testament not only to his talent, but the man behind the guitar, the microphone and the pen.

The show at the Narberth Queens Hall will take place on Friday, February 20.

For tickets, head to: crosstownconcerts.com