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 Bandstand Steered by Sunday Best Ft. Mark Ronson (Live)
SATURDAY 10TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Kickstarting the summer's live music calendar, Sunday Best and Bestival founder Rob Da Bank has teamed up with Vauxhall Corsa to present an eccentric indoor festival with a line up that includes Mark Ronson (Live), Rob Da Bank, Kissy Sell Out, Kitty Daisy & Lewis (Live), The Cuban Brothers (Live), The Troubadours (Live) and Sombrero Sound System, with Barry Peters playing host. |
| www.sundaybest.net |
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 The Charlatans
SUNDAY 11TH MAY The Charlatans formed in 1989 and first tasted chart success with their second single The Only One I Know, which hit the Top 10 the following year. They have since gone on to establish themselves as a major force in the British music scene, enjoying nine Top 10 albums (including three number ones) and twenty two Top 40 singles to date. |
| www.thecharlatans.net |
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 Cazals + Rennos + Little Hydes
TUESDAY 13TH MAY Cazals bring their achingly cool sound to Liverpool after being touted as one of the hottest bands around since signing to forward thinking label Kitsune. Considering they've already established themselves on the East London party scene, having put on legendary warehouse parties and made an appearance in cult series 'Nathan Barley', Cazals are certainly ones to watch.
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| www.cazals.co.uk |
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 Left Field @ Glastonbury Ft. Elle SApelle+ Married To The Sea + The Daisy Roots + The Rascals + The Seal Cub Clubbing Club
WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY The trade union that organised Left Field stage at Glastonbury Festival take over Carling Academy Liverpool for one night only with a showcase of some of the city's finest young bands and some very special guests. This major event is part of the City Of Culture celebrations and will also act as a fund-raiser for the campaigning organisation Anti-Slavery International. |
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 Delays
THURSDAY 15TH MAY The Delays made quite an impact at the end of 2007 when they released the 'Love Made Visible' EP and now make a welcome return to the live scene. Following this success the band announce more UK dates and a brand new album too. |
| www.thedelays.co.uk |
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 Keep It UnReal Ft. Mr Scruff
FRIDAY 16 MAY Since emerging from Manchester's mid-90's club scene, Mr Scruff has reached legendary DJ status with his eclectic and eccentric releases and live shows.(Over 18s only) |
| www.mrscruff.com |
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 Robben Ford
SATURDAY 17TH MAY Robben Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today. A four-time Grammy nominee, he has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis and George Harrison.
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| www.robbenford.com |
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 Dirty Pretty Things
FRIDAY 23RD MAY Fronted by Carl Barat, Dirty Pretty Things return with a brand new album that looks set to build on the success of their groundbreaking debut. |
| www.dirtyprettythingsband.com |
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 Fightstar
FRIDAY 23RD MAY The band have had a good start to 2008 with the successful release of their hit single 'Floods'. See Charlie Simpson front a strong performance with Fightstar's energetic set on their tour throughout May.
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| www.fightstarmusic.com |
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 Hadouken!
THURSDAY 27TH MAY With their collision of grimey beats and a razor-sharp lyrical dissection of nightlife, make sure you're on the frontline with planet Hadouken!
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 Lightspeed Champion
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY Sound City and Domino Records present a very special show headed by man of the moment Lightspeed Champion, alongside Sons & Daughters, Eugene McGuiness and Wild Beats. |
| www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk |
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 Skindred
THURSDAY 29TH MAY With a sound described as a mix of metal, hip hop, reggae and dub, the 'ragga metal' four-piece return with fresh material to add to their unique back catalogue.
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| www.myspace.com/skindred |
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 Liverpool Sound City Festival Ft. Hadouken! + Lightspeed Champion + Reverend and The Makers
TUESDAY 27TH, WEDENESDAY 28TH & THURSDAY 29TH MAY The first ever Sound City music festival and conference will take place in Liverpool this May with some of the hottest acts and hottest hopefuls all lined up to grace a city which is recognised for producing music legends. The Academy plays host to a stellar line up of acts across three nights. For more information visit the website.
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| www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk |
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 Reverend And The Makers
THURSDAY 29TH MAY Reverend And The Makers' debut album, 'The State of Things', stormed the charts with Jon McClure and co. receiving outstanding live reviews. They return to Liverpool in this highly anticipated show.
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| www.liverpoolcitysound.co.uk |
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 Bat For Lashes
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE Natasha Khan is back! Following the huge success of her debut album 'Fur and Gold', the Mercury Award nominee returns with her mesmerising live show and some new material that sees Bat For Lashes at her bold and thunderous best. |
| www.batforlashes.com |
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 Twisted Wheel
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE Twisted Wheel's debut single was named 'Hottest Record In The World Right Now' by Zane Lowe and they've shared stages with the likes of Ian Brown and Reverend and The Makers - definitely ones to watch! |
| www.myspace.com/thetwistedwheel |
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 Glenn Hughes
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE Vocalist/bass guitarist/songwriter Glenn Hughes is a true original. No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style, blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk.
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| www.glennhughes.com |
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 Back To The Old Pool Ft. Sterling Void + Fast Eddy + Steve Silk Hurley + Joe Smooth
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE - OVER 18s ONLY Four Godfathers of House come together for Back To The Old Pool this summer. Flying in from Chicago to the official City Of Culture, Sterling Void will be performing in the UK for the very first time with a live PA and DJ set, alongside Steve Silk Hurley, Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth. Residents DJ Pluto, Cutter, Pezz and Ian Kenyon will also be on board for the ultimate all nighter! |
| www.quadrantpark.com |
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 Academy Live Ft. Soft Toy Emergency + Zut Alors + Suzi:Won + The Headliners
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE Academy Live takes four brand new acts out on tour, with each band taking the headline slot at the Academy venue in their region. Soft Toy Emergency sound like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs armed with Casio keyboards and are ready to take the reigns when the tour hits Liverpool.
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| www.myspace.com/softtoyemergency |
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 The Rascals
MONDAY 9TH JUNE Yet another fine band to come out of the Deltasonic label, Wirral three-piece The Rascals are heading for great things after becoming favourites of Arctic Monkeys – with guitarist Miles Kane collaborating with Alex Turner on side project The Last Shadow Puppets. |
| www.therascals.co.uk |
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 Stone Gods
TUESDAY 10TH JUNE Stone Gods are a dazzling and diverse mixture of crunching heavy metal anthems, irresistible radio-rock and sumptuous, ballsy ballads; it's a glorious celebration of everything that makes loud, blaring rock 'n' roll so reliably exhilarating. |
| www.thedarknessrock.com |
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 The Days
THURSDAY 19TH JUNE Hailing from Devon, The Days hit the road in support of their debut EP 'Evil Girls'. |
| www.myspace.com/thedaysmusic |
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 The Bangles
THURSDAY 3RD JULY Having largely contributed to the soundtrack of growing up in the 80s, The Bangles return for a handful of exclusive shows. Expect their greatest hits 'Manic Monday', 'Walk Like An Egyptian' and 'Eternal Flame' amongst many others. |
| www.thebangles.com |
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 The Troubadours
FRIDAY 4TH JULY Already touted by itunes and Q magazine as one of the Best New Acts Of 2008 and cherry-picked by Paul Weller as support act for his latest tour, The Troubadours are about to take it up another notch with their brilliant new single 'I'm Not Superstitious'. |
| www.thetroubadours.co.uk |
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 Jah Wobble Chinese Dub
SATURDAY 5TH JULY Fusing dub music and Chinese melodies, Jah Wobble - Chinese Dub is an exciting and interesting instrumental experience. The show features over 23 artists performing various chinese art forms including the infamous 'Mask Change'.
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| www.30hertzrecords.com |
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 Eddy Grant AndThe Frontline Orchestra - The Reparation World Tour
TUESDAY 8TH JULY Famed for classic tracks 'Electric Avenue' and 'I Don't Wanna Dance', Eddy Grant returns to the stage as part of a world tour. |
| www.eddygrant.com |
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 Ben Folds
WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY The piano wizard and lyrical master graces UK shores with a handful of live dates this summer. |
| www.benfolds.com |
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 Band Of Horses
THURSDAY 10TH JULY With their current UK tour sold out, Band Of Horses announce a handful of dates for later this year. They have set the bar high when it comes to their live shows and BOH are quite possibly one of the most passionate and truly memorable live bands around. |
| www.bandofhorses.com |
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 Good To Go Tour Ft. We Are The Ocean + Canterbury + All Forgotten
THURSDAY 10TH JULY Essex whippersnappers We Are The Ocean mix ear pleasing hardcore with epic, soaring vocals. They headline the Good To Go Tour with support from Canterbury and All Forgotten. |
| www.wearetheocean.com |
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 The Jacs
SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST Formed in 2007, this four-piece from Liverpool hold The Beatles, The Stones and The Kinks amongst their influences.
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| www.thejacs.co.uk |
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 Ian McNabb - On Song Festival
FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER One of Liverpool's greatest songwriters Ian McNabb lends his talents to this year's On Song Festival. Following the pop-rock genius of The Icicle Works and his magnificent solo work, expect the usual high standard from McNabb's live show. |
| www.ianmcnabb.com |
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 Foals.
FRIDAY 3RD 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. |
| www.wearefoals.com |
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 One Night Only
THURSDAY 9TH OCTOBER One Night Only are certainly one of the bands of 2008 so far, and the five-piece show no signs of stopping. Their fourth single 'You and Me' is out in July. |
| www.onenightonlyonline.com |
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 Seasick Steve
SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER After packing out venues on his last UK tour, American bluesman Seasick Steve returns for even more outstanding shows.
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| www.seasicksteve.com |
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 Delirious?
WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER Christian rock band, Delirious? return to the stage with a performance that sees them play out new songs as well as old favourites, including the modern worship classic 'I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever'.
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| www.delirious.co.uk |
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 The Complete Stone Roses
FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 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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 Y & T
TUESDAY 23RD 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.meniketti.com |
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 Serj Tankian + INME
TUESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER - RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY 2ND APRIL. ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID FOR NEW DATE Serj Tankian, the voice of the mighty System Of A Down, emerges as a solo artist with his first album 'Elect The Dead', a record that unearths the same energy that was felt when SOAD released their debut in 1998. |
| www.serjtankian.com |
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 From The Jam
TUESDAY 9TH 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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 Conflict
THURSDAY 11TH 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. |
| www.conflict.org.uk |
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