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 Richard Fleeshman
WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY The former Coronation Street star captured the nation's hearts when he demonstrated his exceptional musical talents on TV's 'Soapstar Superstar'. Now he embarks on a tour of his own whilst occupying support slots for Elton John's summer shows.
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| www.richardfleeshmanuk.com |
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 The Goo Goo Dolls
TUESDAY 10TH JULY One of rock's best-selling and most beloved bands, the Goo Goo Dolls have sold over 10 million records worldwide.
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| www.googoodolls.com |
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 The Hold Steady
FRIDAY 11TH JULY The Hold Steady make quality rock n roll. Like Thin Lizzy playing Jonathan Richman songs or AC/DC riffing through Springsteen’s Born To Run. The Brooklyn-based, Minneapolis-bred band are drawing comparisons with all of those plus The Replacements, Guided By Voices, Van Morrison and Girls Against Boys. |
| www.theholdsteady.com |
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 Mugison
SUNDAY 13TH JULY On his third album Mugison trades in his laptop for a bass player and a drummer and cranks up his amp to create an album that will rip your heart out and make you angry, happy, sad and sexy all at the same time!
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| www.mugison.com |
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 Yngwie Malmsteen
MONDAY 14TH JULY
One of rock's premier virtuoso guitarists, his classical work for orchestra and solo electric guitar has earned him legendary status.
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| www.yngwie.org |
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 Logan
SUNDAY 20TH JULY Logan has been nominated for “best rock band” and “best live band” as they caused a buzz in America which soon then broke them into the UK. |
| www.logan-net.com |
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 Seven Heroes
THURSDAY 31ST JULY Seven Heroes play an exclusive gig at the Academy to celebrate their 3rd Birthday and showcase new material from their forthcoming album. Since the Heroes last Academy outing in December they have been hard at work recording, with July 31st being the first chance to witness the long awaited, all-new, electrifying live show. |
| www.sevenheroes.com |
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 The 'Mayfair Rock Club' Reunion Night 2
FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST– Over 18s Only After a hugely successful night back in April, The Mayfair Rock Club Reunion returns this August to commemorate 9 years since the club's last night back in August 1999! Ex-Mayfair Rock Jocks will be spinning all the old classics from AC/DC to Primal Scream so don't forget your air Guitar and bring your Mayfair memories. Rock fancy dress optional but preferred! |
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 Brigade + Slaves To Gravity
SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST Brigade's single, 'Pilot', has paved the way for the much anticipated release of their second album 'Come Morning We fight'. After being compared to Foo Fighters and My Bloody Valentine this is one band that represents the best of British rock. |
| www.brigadeofficial.com |
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 The Ryes
MONDAY 4TH AUGUST The Ryes debut single, 'How Come Loretta', is full of energy and melody with an anthemic singalong chorus that you won't be able to get out of your head. |
| www.myspace.com/theryes |
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 Flamboyant Bella
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST Three guys, one girl and a bit of synth is what Flamboyant Bella is made of. Having already gained a big MySpace following, the four piece are doing 2008 in style with dates around the UK. |
| http://www.myspace.com/flamboyantbella |
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 The Grammatics
SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST Writing songs faster than they can learn them, Grammatics bring their 'complicated pop music' to Newcastle. Currently in the studio preparing to unleash their debut album, the four piece have already attracted interest from the national music press. |
| www.grammatics.co.uk |
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 The Warlocksplus Plus Koolaid Electric Company
TUESDAY 19TH AUGUST The Warlocks are renowned for their ever-changing sound and their latest album, 'Heavy Deavy Skull Lover', is the band's darkest work to date. |
| www.thewarlocks.com |
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 The Black Kids
WEDNESDAY 20TH AUGUST Hailed as ones to watch for 2008 following their hit single 'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You', Black Kids live up to the hype. |
| www.blackkidsmusic.com |
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 Academy In The UK: Vive Le Punk Tour Ft. The Damned + Buzzcocks
SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST - CANCELLED - REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE The greatest punk line up ever rocks Newcastle this summer with The Damned and Buzzcocks headlining a monster bill that includes The Rezillos, The Beat, Subhumans and Frenzy. |
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 Go:Audio
MONDAY 25TH AUGUST Anyone trying to pigeonhole Go:Audio – think again – either a rock band you can dance to, or dance act you can rock out to – you decide! They hit the road this summer and get ready to unleash their debut album 'Made Up Stories'. |
| www.myspace.com/goaudioband |
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 The Animals With Steve Cropper
WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST American guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper - a founding member of Booker T & The MGs, co-writer of such classics as 'Dock of the Bay' and 'Knock On Wood' - appears with The Animals, featuring original members John Steel and Micky Gallagher.
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| www.members.aol.com/TheAnimalsSite |
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 Kasabian
THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST To warm up for headline appearances at festivals such as Creamfields, Connect and Fuji Rock this summer, Kasabian come to the north east to play for the UK's most up for it crowd.
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| www.kasabian.co.uk |
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 The Blow Monkeys
MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER Back with self produced new album 'Devil's Tavern', The Blow Monkeys showcase Dr Robert penned material and delve into their vast back catalogue to mark the release of 'Digging Your Scene: The Best Of The Blow Monkeys'.
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| www.theblowmonkeys.com |
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 Crystal Castles
TUESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER The hottest duo around bring their distinctive electro noise to venues around the country after gracing magazine covers and festival stages |
| www.myspace.com/crystalcastles |
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 Meshuggah
SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER Acknowledged for their use of extended polymetric passages, interesting drum patterns and complex guitar riffs, Meshuggah bring an experimental and exciting element to metal music. |
| www.meshuggah.net |
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 Lights Action
MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER These bright young things came together from as far afield as California and Suffolk. With sweeping songs, epic chorus lines and sheer talent, big things are guaranteed for the road ahead. |
| www.myspace.com/lightsactionband |
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 Y & T
FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER Before Motley Crue, before RATT, even before there was Metallica, When Y&T formed in the early 70s they set the standard for hard rock bands that trailed. Featuring Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore from the original line up, Y&T return to the fray in 2008 ready to influence a new generation. |
| www.yandtrocks.com |
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 Conflict
SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER - CANCELLED - REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE Outspoken hellraisers Conflict return to the UK after kicking up a fuss in America where they impressed crowds with their ear splitting tunes. Having been around since 1981 and earned rave reviews from Kerrang! and Metal Hammer, expect a meaty slab of prime anarchist punk.
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| www.conflict.org |
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 Attack Attack
SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Rising Welsh rock band Attack! Attack! have just announced their debut album tour this September to showcase new material produced by Stuart Richardson (Lostprophets). |
| www.myspace.com/attackattackband |
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 The Ting Tings
TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER The Ting Tings pack quite a punch and have launched an assault on modern pop with their No. 1 debut album 'We Started Nothing'. Formed out of the bubbling creativity at The Mill in Salford, the duo have been writing together for over four years and configured a sound that is impossible to pigeonhole. |
| www.thetingtings.com |
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 Kill Hannah
WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER Having shared stages with Jane's Addiction, Velvet Revolver and 30 Seconds To Mars, Chicago five piece Kill Hannah are destined for great things. |
| www.killhannah.com |
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 OneRepublic
SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER OneRepublic have had an incredible year with their two Top 5 singles 'Apologize' and 'Stop And Stare' as well as an outstanding debut album 'Dreaming Out Loud'. Following an appearance at V Festival this summer, the LA-based superstars extend their stay in the UK and head out on tour this September. |
| www.onerepublic.net |
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 Sam Sparro
MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER Easy on the eyes and hot on the radio, Sam Sparro is fast becoming one of the most in demand acts around having gained support from Jo Whiley and Pete Tong with his infectious funky electro soul sound.. |
| www.samsparro.com |
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 Cajun Dance Party
TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER Colourful young whippersnappers Cajun Dance Party return to the live circuit and are more in demand than ever with their debut album 'The Colourful Life', which was produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler. |
| www.cajundanceparty.com |
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 The Couteeners
FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER With debut album 'St.Jude' receiving high praise from both critics and fans, Manchester's latest heroes embark on their biggest ever tour. |
| www.thecourteeners.com |
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 Amy MacDonald
SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER Currently one of the biggest selling British female artists to emerge in recent years, Amy MacDonald's reign at the top doesn't look like it will end anytime soon as she announces more headline shows due to overwhelming demand. |
| www.amymacdonald.co.uk |
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 Foals
TUESDAY 7TH OCTOBER Foals are fast becoming one of the biggest new British bands, and the Oxford boys will show you why in their explosive live performance. Their debut album 'Antidotes' was out earlier this year
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| www.wearefoals.com |
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 Dragonforce
WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER When DragonForce's legendary tune 'Through The Fire and Flames' was named as the toughest track to master on the infamous 'Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock' video game, the band have been even more in demand and now hit stages across the country.
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| www.dragonforce.com |
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 Spiritualized
TUESDAY 9TH OCTOBER Jason Spaceman is back with his sixth studio outing under the Spiritualized banner with 'Songs In A&E'. He showcases his new material in this autumn tour. |
| www.spiritualized.com |
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 The Subways
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER The Subways announce their return with a U.K tour and new album. Following outstanding performances at festivals Download and Glastonbury, the three piece have established themselves as one of the country's hottest acts. |
| www.thesubways.net |
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 Scorpions
SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER The scorpions return to the UK this autumn – the band from Hanover, Germany are known for their rock anthems 'Rock You Like A Hurricane', 'No One Like You' and 'Winds Of Change' and feature founder member Rudulf Schenker (guitar) and Klaus Meine (vocals).
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| www.the-scorpions.com |
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 The Hoosiers
MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER They've sold over 600,000 copies of their debut album, created their own musical genre with 'Oddpop' and after the success of their past tours, The Hoosiers are back with more quirky live shows. The fancy dress theme for this show is 'What you want to be when you grow up' so let your inner child out and get your costumes ready! |
| www.thehoosiers.co.uk |
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 Bring Me The Horizon
THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER Bring Me The Horizon were formed when five kids got together from the ashes of a collection of defunct bands. Taking influences from acts such as Norma Jean, The Red Chord and many heavier American metal-core acts, the group have earned a growing fanbase through their extensive touring. |
| www.bringmethehorizon.co.uk/bmth/band.html |
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 Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers
FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER Glenn Tilbrook hits the road with his three-piece band, The Fluffers, to show everyone his melodic invention, cheeky humour and slice-of-life pathos, all wrapped up with unshakeable hooks and his golden boy tenor. |
| www.glenntilbrook.com |
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 Feeder
THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER Feeder have just released their sixth studio album 'Silent Cry' and are on the road for their first proper tour in almost three years. Fans will see the full new Feeder live show and hear tracks from their 16 year history. |
| www.feederweb.com |
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 Terrorvision
SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER Hailed as one of the most influential Brit-Rock bands of the past decade by the likes of the Kaiser Chiefs, Terrorvision return with more live dates following some incredible shows back in May. Hold on to your everything because the boys are back in town! |
| www.terrorvision.com |
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 Cascada
SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER With a new album packed with the usual catchy dance tunes we've come to expect from Natalie Horler, the blonde bombshell brings her chart topping beats to venues around the country.
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| www.cascada-music.de |
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 Wishbone Ash
THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER Life on the road has seduced Andy Powell and Wishbone Ash for 39 years. Now they are in the midst of six-month tour to promote their new release of 'The Power of Eternity'. |
| www.wishboneash.com |
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 Rancid
SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Punk rock veterans, Rancid, have recently turned their attentions to their seventh studio album. It's been two years since the last Rancid UK tour, and five years since the last Rancid record, so an exhilarating year for both the band and fans alike. |
| www.rancidrancid.com |
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 The Stranglers
MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER Nearing their thirtieth year, the punk and new wave pioneers are still going strong. With a host of dates over the summer, The Stranglers perform their greatest hits.
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| www.thestranglers.net |
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 Hanoi Rocks
WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Legendary rock outfit Hanoi Rocks introduce their new drummer George 'Jolle' Atlagic to UK fans on this spectacular headline tour. |
| www.hanoirocks.com |
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 Scouting For Girls
THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBER The biggest selling UK band of 2008, Scouting For Girls announce more live shows for later this year and get ready to take away your winter blues with their jumpy indie hits. |
| www.scoutingforgirls.co.uk |
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 Motorhead
FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER The definition of rock 'n' roll comes to town in November! Raised on a diet of whiskey, heavy drums and hard-edged guitars with killer riffs, Motorhead shake Newcastle to its very core with their legendary back catalogue of powerful anthems. Support comes from Saxon and Danko Jones. Ace of spades! |
| www.imotorhead.com |
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 Mercury Rev
SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER Following the release of their seventh studio album 'Snowflake Midnight', Mercury Rev hit the road for a UK tour that is expected to see the band air out new songs and old favourites. |
| www.mercuryrev.com |
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 The Rifles
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER After high praise from the Mod legend Paul Weller and Zane Lowe amongst many others, The Rifles are set to emerge from 2008 as the UK's hottest band. |
| www.myspace.com/therifles |
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 The Aggrolites + The Grit + The Talks
WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER The Aggrolites hit the UK with the release of their highly anticipated new album, 'Reggae Hit L.A.'.The quintet of L.A. musicians mix old school reggae with rock,punk,soul and funk creating a wall of sound that appeals to music lovers the world over. Recently recording with Rancid front man Tim Armstrong’s solo project 'A Poet's Life' and enjoyng sold out dates alongside The Dropkick Murphys and the Warped tour in the US - this a show not to be missed. |
| www.aggroreggae.com |
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 The Black Keys
MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER Following the release of their Danger Mouse produced album, 'Attack and Release', two piece garage blues maestro's The Black Keys return to the stage for their biggest headline shows to date.
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| www.theblackkeys.com |
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 Airbourne
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER Are you ready to rock? Airbourne certainly are, with their hard-edged guitars, razor sharp vocals and anthemic songs. They break out of their Australian home country for an unmissable tour of the U.K.
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| www.airbournerock.com |
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 New Found Glory
TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER One of the first bands to fuse emo and punk-pop, add a tinge of hardcore, and bring it to the mainstream, New Found Glory are back throughout 2008 with their brand of hybrid pop punk. |
| www.newfoundglory.com |
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 Sheffield Steel Tour Ft. The Human League + ABC + Heaven 17
MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER Some of Sheffield's most legendary acts celebrate the city's rich musical history as The Human League, ABC and Heaven 17 unite for a full UK tour. The likes of Arctic Monkeys, Pulp and Reverend And The Makers may have helped put Sheffield back on the map in recent years, but the Sheffield Steel Tour is set to prove that the Northern city has always been a pioneering force in experimental music. |
| www.thehumanleague.net |
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 The Complete Stone Roses
THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER One of the UK's leading tribute bands, TCSR are touring the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, carrying on the music of one of the best bands to emerge from the heyday of 'Madchester'. |
| www.stoneroses.net |
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 Neville Staple & Band
THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER Famed for his solo work as well as his time in The Specials, Neville Staple makes a return to the stage this winter. Expect a mix of favourites and recent material from the ska legend and his exceptional band.
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| www.nevillestaple.co.uk |
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 Hawkwind
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER A band with their own festival (Hawkfest) settles for the smaller stage in this highly anticipated UK tour. |
| www.hawkwind.com |
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 Black Stone Cherry
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER Hailing from the deep south, Black Stone Cherry are a full throttle rock band with guitars that rage and a sound that's raw and heavy. Building on their epic self-titled debut album, Black Stone Cherry get ready to unleash their second album this August and follow it up with some UK dates for later this year. |
| www.blackstonecherry.com |
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 Apocalyptica
SUNDAT 7TH DECEMBER Apocalyptica are made up of talented cellists and a drummer. Creating an unusual combination of metal with classical music, they come to the UK as part of a huge world tour. |
| www.apocalyptica.com |
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Black Stone Cherry
TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER Hailing from the deep south, Black Stone Cherry are a full throttle rock band with guitars that rage and a sound that's raw and heavy. Building on their epic self-titled debut album, Black Stone Cherry get ready to unleash their second album this August and follow it up with some UK dates for later this year. |
| www.blackstonecherry.com |
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 From The Jam
FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler perform all of The Jam's greatest hits from their studio albums including 'That's Entertainment', 'Going Underground', 'A Town Called Malice', plus other Jam originals written by Foxton including 'Smithers Jones' and 'News of the World'.
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| www.fromthejam.net |
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 The Wedding Present
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER Having racked up eighteen UK Top 40 singles over the years, The Wedding Present return for a highly anticipated tour which sees them revive old classics and play tracks from their latest album, 'El Rey'. |
| www.myspace.com/theweddingpresent |
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 Whole Lotta Led: Tribute to Led Zeppelin
FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY Whole Lotta Led are a sound-a-like as opposed to a look-a-like tribute band. They believe that the music comes first and wearing wigs and costumes can distract from what they are trying to achieve - which is to play some of the best music ever written. |
| www.wholelottaled.co.uk |
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