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MANCHESTER E. NEWS ARENS FRIDAY 15th FEBUARY 2008. 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR. The Smashing Pumpkins are a alternative Rock Band formed in Chicago Illinois in 1988 by Billy Corgan Frontman / Guitarist . D , Arcy Wretzky Bassist . James Iha Guitarist . Jimmy Chamberlin Drums . This band has undergone several line up changes sinceContinue reading “SMASHING PUMPKINS.”

02 APOLLO MANCHESTER SATURDAY 22nd JUNE 2013. 4Oth ANNIVERSARY TOUR. George Lawrence Thorogood ( Born Feb. 24th 1950 is an American Singer / Guitarist & Songwriter from Wilmington Delaware U.S. His high energy Boogie Blues sound became a sample of 1980 Rock Radio with hits like his original Songs Bad To The Bone & IContinue reading “GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS”

BOOTLEG SOCIAL BLACKPOOL SATURDAY 3rd JUNE 2023. RECORD STORE TOUR 2023. The Lathums are an English Indie Rock Band from Wigan, Greater Manchester . They are managed by Alfie Skelly . They were created by the Music Project A Stage School specialising in music / Art / Games & Media . In April 2018 afterContinue reading “THE LATHUMS”

BOOTLEG SOCIAL BLACKPOOL FRI. JUNE 2nd 2023 ACT 1. LOLA VAUGHAN. Lola Vaughan a great young Singer / Guitarist check her out . SONG 1. Where Did You Sleep Last Night ex ( Cover ) ” Where did you sleep last night ” ” When the sun don’t shine ” Working man now I’ve foundContinue reading “THE NORTHERN THREADS”

CARLING APOLLO MANCHESTER WED. 15th OCT. 2023. HUMANITY TOUR. Scorpions are a German Rock Band from Hanover formed in 1965 . The Band went through numerous changes in it’s early years . Since the Bands inception , it’s musical style has ranged from Hard Rock / Heavy Metal / Glam Metal & Soft Rock .Continue reading “SCORPIONS”

With The Neverland Express Band & Caleb Johnson Magic. BRIDGEWATER HALL MANCHESTER FRI. 26th MAY 2023. Meatloaf Neverland Express was a rotating Backing Band for the Late American Singer Meatloaf who died on Jan. 20th 2022. Neverland Express Years Active 1977 – 2021 . Patti Russo is an American Singer / Songwriter / Actress .Continue reading “CELEBRATING MEAT LOAF”

PHONES 4 U ARENA MANCHESTER THURS. 26th MARCH 2015. BULLET PROOF PICASS0 TOUR SUPPORT MAGIC NUMBERS. The Magic Numbers are an English Pop Rock Band consisting of two brother & sisters pairs from Hanwell in West London the Group was formed in 2002 Years Active 2002-2023 Genres Pop Rock. They released their Debut Studio AlbumContinue reading “TRAIN”

MANCHESTER ARENA THURSDAY 18th JULY 2013. THE SENTIENT TOUR. Santana is an American Rock Band formed in 1966 by Mexican born Guitarist Carlos Santana . The band has undergone multiple & Recording & Performing Line Up in it’s History . With Carlos Santana the only consistent member. After signing with Columbia Records the Band AppearanceContinue reading “AN EVENING WITH SANTANA”

MANCHESTER PHONES 4 U ARENA WED. 20TH NOV. 2013. LIKE CLOCKWORK TOUR. Queen Of The Stone Age is an American Rock Band formed in 1996 in Seattle Washington . The Band was founded by Vocalist Josh Homme who has been the only constant member throughout Multiple Line Ups changes . Band also know as GammaContinue reading “QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE”

MANCHESTER APOLLO MONDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2010. WORLD GONE CRAZY TOUR The Doobie Brothers are an American Rock Band formed in the fall of 1970 . The group was a Quartet that featured Tom Johnson Lead Vocalist / Guitar , Patrick Simmons Guitarist / Vocalist , Dave Shogren Bass & John Hartman Drummer . The GroupsContinue reading “THE DOOBIE BROTHERS”

02 APOLLO MANCHESTER THURSDAY 10th JULY 2014. SOUL STIRRIN TOUR. Daryl Hall & John Oates commonly know as Hall & Oates are an American Pop Rock Duo Formed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania US. in 1970 Daryl Hall is generally the lead Vocalist . John Oates primarily plays Electric Guitar & provides Backing Vocals . The twoContinue reading “DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES”

MANCHESTER ARENA MONDAY FEBRUARY 18th 2013. BATTLE BORN TOUR. This is a reschedule show from 2012. The Killers are an American Rock Band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flower Lead Vocal / Keyboards & Bass & Dave Keuning Lead Guitar & B/V . After going through a number of short -term BassContinue reading “THE KILLERS”

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA THURS 11th DEC 2008 VIVA LA VIDA TOUR. Coldplay are a British Rock Band formed in London in 1997 . The Band met at University College London & began playing music together from 1997 to 1998 initially calling them self’s Starfish. After independently releasing an extended play Safety ( 1998) ColdplayContinue reading “COLDPLAY”

BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE WEDNESDAY 10th MAY 2023. EUROPEAN SPRING TOUR 2023. Joseph Leonard Bonamassa Born May 8th 1977 in New Hartford New York & grew up in Utica New York . He started playing at the age of 4 years old . His Dad a big music fan exposed him to British Blues Rock recordsContinue reading “JOE BONAMASSA”

02 APOLLO MANCHESTER MONDAY 25th MAY 2015 XIV TOUR. Toto is an American Rock Band formed in 1977 in Los Angles California . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of Pop / Rock / Soul / Funk / Progressive Rock / Hard Rock / R & B / Blues & JazzContinue reading “AN EVENING WITH TOTO”

BRIDGE WATER HALL MANCHESTER MONDAY 1st MAY 2023. REFUELED TOUR ALL THE HITS & A DROP OF GENESIS. Mike & The Mechanics are an English Rock Supergroup formed in Dover 1985 . Mike Rutherford initially as a side project during a hiatus period from his other Group Genesis . The band are know for theContinue reading “MIKE & THE MECANICS”

BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE SATURDAY 29th APRIL 2023. SUPPORT ANTHONIA EDWARDS This amazing new artist . Anthonia Edwards an English Singer nurse from Blackheath . She was the Seventh Winner of the VOICE on I.T.V. coached by Sir Tom Jones Label Polydor Line Up Anthonia Vocals ex. ex. ex. Kit Drums ex. ex. ex. Alexandra KeysContinue reading “BILLY OCEAN”

MANCHESTER UNIVERITY ACADENY 1. FRI. 28th April 2023. SUPPORT ARTHUR BROWN . The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown are an English Rock Band Formed by Singer Arthur Brown in 1967 in London . Genres Rock / R & B / Psychedelia / soul . Years Active ( 1967 – 1970 ) ( 2000 – 2023Continue reading “HAWKWIND.”

SMOKE + MIRRORS TOUR. Imagine Dragons is an American Pop Rock Band based in Las Vegas Nevada U.S.A. The band first gained exposure with the release of their Single It’s Time ex. Followed by their award winning Debut Studio Album Night Visions ( 2012 ) . The Bands second Second Studio Album Smoke + MirrorsContinue reading “IMAGINE DRAGONS”

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY 3. SUN. 2nd OCT. 2011. Y & T ( Originally know as Yesterday & Today ) Is American Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Band . Formed in 1972 in Oakland California there Debut Studio Album Yesterday & Today ( 1976 ). They have done 12 Studio Albums plus others & have soldContinue reading “Y & T ON WITH THE SHOW TOUR”

PHONES 4 U ARENA MANCHESTER FRIDAY 20th SEP. 2013 EUROPEAN FALL TOUR 2013. Paramore is an American Rock Band from Franklin Tennessee. Formed in 2004 the band consists of Hayley Williams Vocals & Taylor York Guitarist & Zac Farro . Williams & Farro are founding members of the group. While York a high school friendContinue reading “PARAMORE.”

ALBERT HALL MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY 19th APRIL 2023. ACT 1 JACK FLANAGAN. Jack Flanagan Singer -Songwriter from London . He was Mystery Jets Bassist now going solo with his debut Solo Album coming out. Jack sound encapsulated the realities of growing up in London. Punchy Rock meets Psychedelic Pop Line Up Jack Vocal/Guitar ex. ex. SONGContinue reading “RAZORLIGHT”

BLACKPOOL EMPRESS BALLROOM TUESDAY 11th JUNE 2013. Benjamin John Howard Born 24th April 1987 Richmond London. Is an English Singer / Songwriter / Musician & Composer . His Debut Studio Album Every Kingdom ( 2011 ) Ben consists of Four Studio Albums , Six EP. & Sixteen Singles & Elven Music Videos . He isContinue reading “BEN HOWARD”

BOOTLEG SOCIAL BLACKPOOL SUNDAY 16th April 2023. ACT 1. EMPIRE POLICE This amazing Preston Band are coming on in leaps & bounds since I last saw them at Bootleg Social a place to see Great Music & where dreams are made . Line Up Jordao Vocals ex. ex. Tom Lead ex. ex. Sam Bass ex.Continue reading “OCTOBER DRIFT”

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA SUN. 21st DEC. 2008. THE RED PIANO TOUR. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight 25th March 1947 in Pinner Middlesex England . Sir Elton John CH. CBE. is a British Singer Songwriter / Pianist & Composer. He has sold over 300 million records world wide . Instruments Piano / Keyboards. Years Active 1962Continue reading “ELTON JOHN.”