Gigs - 13/10/11
Oct 6 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle
OCTOBER 13
CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -
www.alexanderslive.com): Josh Harty and Bowden & Williamson
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Noah and the Whale
LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Chase and Status
MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Kirsty Almeida, The Mustdashios and The Dead Man's Waltz
MANCHESTER, Night & Day, Oldham Street (0161 236 1822 - www.nightnday.org): Folk Apocalypse presents Bill Orrick, Matthew Grey and Journal Keepers
WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Mark Smith
OCTOBER 14
BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.pacificroad.co.uk): From The Jam
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): The Cubical
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Specials
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Josh Groban
MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Son of Dave
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Maverick Sabre
OCTOBER 15
BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.pacificroad.co.uk): The Lancashire Hotpots
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): Society
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Darren Hayes
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Specials
MANCHESTER, Night & Day, Oldham Street (0161 236 1822 - www.nightnday.org): Sander Kommander, The Beats & Cheats, Animal Circus and Chris Jameson
MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Benjamin Francis Leftwich
RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - www.thebrindley.org.uk): Heidi Talbot, Boo Hewerdine & Matheu Watson
OCTOBER 16
CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -
www.alexanderslive.com): Never For Ever - Kate Bush tribute
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Katy B
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): The Straits
MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Eric Roberson
OCTOBER 17
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): Hazel O’Connor & The Bluja Project
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Maverick Sabre
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): City and Colour
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Straits
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Tindersticks
MANCHESTER, Night & Day, Oldham Street (0161 236 1822 - www.nightnday.org): Oxjam presents White Swallow and The Great Argument
OCTOBER 18
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Katy Perry
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Skepta
MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Blessthefall
MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Sharon Shannon and Eleanor McEvoy
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Little Comets
MANCHESTER, Night & Day, Oldham Street (0161 236 1822 - www.nightnday.org): Warm Brains, Colours and Butchers
SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com): The Overtones
WIRRAL, The Lever Club, Port Sunlight: Donna Wylde
OCTOBER 19
LIVERPOOL, University, Stanley Theatre (0151 794 6868): Ben Howard
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Wretch 32
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Bon Iver
MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Jens Lekman
OCTOBER 20
LIVERPOOL, Kazimier: The Horrors
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Wretch 32
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Erasure
MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Beats & Pieces Big Band
MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): The Horrors
MANCHESTER, Night & Day, Oldham Street (0161 236 1822 - www.nightnday.org): Greg Holden and Katie Costello
MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Ben Howard
WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Johnny Holland
OCTOBER 21
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): Vinyl Jacket
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Miles Kane
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Jessie J
MANCHESTER, Sankeys: Jaguar Skills
WORTHENBURY, Village Hall: Eddie Marton
OCTOBER 22
LIVERPOOL, University, Stanley Theatre (0151 794 6868): The Pierces
LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Jessie J
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Chase and Status
MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Miles Kane
MANCHESTER, Sound Control: The Twang
OCTOBER 23
MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Ash
OCTOBER 24
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings
MANCHESTER, Cathedral (0844 811 0051 – www.gigsandtours.com): Laura Marling
OCTOBER 25
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 – www.telfordswarehouse.com): Ian McNabb
MANCHESTER, Sound Control: The Artery Foundation
OCTOBER 26
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Charlie Simpson
OCTOBER 27
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Bowling For Soup
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Glasvegas
WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Saloon Drifters
OCTOBER 28
LIVERPOOL, Anglican Cathedral (0844 811 0051 - www.gigsandtours.com): Laura Marling
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): James
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Funeral For A Friend
OCTOBER 29
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): James
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Cat Empire
OCTOBER 30
MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): One Night Only
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Alice Cooper and New York Dolls
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): John Barrowman
OCTOBER 31
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Tinie Tempah
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Lykke Li
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Toby Keith
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): James
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Katy Perry
MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Tribes
WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345): KT Tunstall
NOVEMBER 1
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): James
WIRRAL, The Lever Club, Port Sunlight: Haystacks
NOVEMBER 2
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): The Pigeon Detectives
MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Travelling Band
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Bruno Mars
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Jack Jones
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Arctic Monkeys
NOVEMBER 3
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Hyro Da Hero
MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Emeli Sande
WIRRAL, Birkenhead Priory (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Edgar Broughton
WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Nicky James
NOVEMBER 4
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The King Blues
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Tori Amos
WIRRAL, Birkenhead Priory (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Edgar Broughton
NOVEMBER 5
LIVERPOOL, University, Stanley Theatre (0151 794 6868): Guillemots
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Blackout
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Flogging Molly
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Rise Against, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman and Polar Bear Club
MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Boyce Avenue
NOVEMBER 6
LIVERPOOL, Empire Theatre, Lime Street (08448 47 25 25Š– www.liverpoolempire.org.uk): Will Young
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Throwing Muses
NOVEMBER 7
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Evanescence and The Pretty Reckless
NOVEMBER 8
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): The Darkness
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Wiz Khalifa and Yelawolf
NOVEMBER 9
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Arctic Monkeys
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Givers
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Incubus
NOVEMBER 10
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Pigeon Detectives
MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 236 1822): Friends Electric
NOVEMBER 11
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): John Barrowman
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Fountains of Wayne
NOVEMBER 12
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Imelda May
NOVEMBER 13
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Darkness
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Yes
NOVEMBER 14
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): Beverley Knight
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Will Young
NOVEMBER 15
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Eastpak Antidote Tour
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Bellowhead
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Rumer and Lee McDougall
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): John Barrowman
MANCHESTER, Opera House, Quay Street (0844 372 7272 – www.manchesterpalace.org.uk): Gilbert O’Sullivan
WIRRAL, The Lever Club, Port Sunlight: Ronnie J Morson
NOVEMBER 16
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Madina Lake
MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): The Secret Sisters
NOVEMBER 17
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Vaccines
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Friendly Fires
NOVEMBER 18
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Carter
NOVEMBER 20
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Beverley Knight
NOVEMBER 21
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Gillian Welch
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Engelbert Humperdinck
NOVEMBER 22
MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Folks
WIRRAL, The Lever Club, Port Sunlight: Tennessee Twist
NOVEMBER 23
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Foster The People
NOVEMBER 24
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Hanson
NOVEMBER 25
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Vaccines
NOVEMBER 26
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Frank Turner
WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 – www.floralpavilion.com): Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings
NOVEMBER 27
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Professor Green
NOVEMBER 28
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): DJ Fresh
NOVEMBER 29
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): The Saw Doctors
NOVEMBER 30
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): George Michael
MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Yellowcard
DECEMBER 1
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Example
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Electric Six
SALFORD, St Philip’s Church (0161 832 1111): Fionn Regan
DECEMBER 2
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Professor Green
DECEMBER 3
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): The Saturdays
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): DJ Shadow
LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Example
DECEMBER 5
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Shed Seven
DECEMBER 6
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): The Rock Sound Riot Tour
DECEMBER 7
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Aloe Blacc
DECEMBER 8
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): The Wombats
DECEMBER 9
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): The Wombats
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven
MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Death in Vegas
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): The Saturdays
DECEMBER 10
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 – www.telfordswarehouse.com): 24 Pesos
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Duran Duran
LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 – www.venuecymru.co.uk): Only Men Aloud
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven
DECEMBER 11
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Aloe Blacc
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Kate Rusby
DECEMBER 12
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): Only Men Aloud
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): George Michael
DECEMBER 13
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Only Men Aloud
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): White Lies
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): George Michael
DECEMBER 14
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Alfie Boe
DECEMBER 15
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Architects
DECEMBER 16
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Duran Duran
DECEMBER 17
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Saw Doctors
JANUARY 15
LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): All Time Low
JANUARY 17
LLANDUNDO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 – www.venuecymru.co.uk): Alfie Boe
JANUARY 21
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): All Time Low
JANUARY 27
MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 – www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): Alfie Boe
FEBRUARY 3
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Big Country
FEBRUARY 4
LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Big Country
FEBRUARY 9
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Brand New
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Dream Theater
FEBRUARY 17
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): The Wanted
FEBRUARY 24
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): The Wanted
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Spiritualized
APRIL 9
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Diversity
APRIL 10
LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): The Osmond Brothers
APRIL 11
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Diversity
JUNE 15
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Blink 182
JULY 12
LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Blink 182
