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Shirley Grimes releases 'Tender' after eight years
Shirley Grimes releases 'Tender'. The announcement calls it her return with new songs after eight years. The launch is on 3 November 2026 in Rubigen.
Shirley Grimes releases 'Tender'. The album comes out on 23 October 2026 on vinyl and CD via the Offshore label.1
According to the launch announcement, it marks her return with new songs after eight years.3 The singer-songwriter was born in Ireland and has put down roots in Switzerland.3
The songs deal with power and its abuse, with hope and loss.3 Longing, awakening and self-empowerment follow.3
Clemens Kuratle, Wolfgang Zwiauer and Hank Shizzoe play with her.23 The launch of 'Tender' is on 3 November 2026 at the Mühle Hunziken in Rubigen.3
After that the album goes on tour, including Seon, Stans, Brugg and Olten.2 Her calendar runs into February 2027.2
What the number says: it took eight years for new songs.3 What it does not say: what filled the years in between. Her current calendar lists musical readings and a tribute night at Theater Rigiblick.2
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- [1] Shirley Grimes – Tender hitparade.ch (Hung Medien) · Primary source swisscharts.com accessed 25.10.2026
- [2] L I V E | Shirley Grimes Shirley Grimes · Primary source shirleygrimes.com accessed 25.10.2026
- [3] Shirley Grimes - Plattentaufe, Mühle Hunziken, Rubigen guidle · Media report guidle.com accessed 25.10.2026
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