Gigs - 9/12/10

Dec 6 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

DECEMBER 9

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Cast

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Bees

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Electric Six

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Meat Loaf

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): The Boy Least Likely To

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Steve Hayes and Les Hunt

WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club,

Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Johnny Holland

DECEMBER 10

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 - www.alexanderslive.com): Zoot Serious & The Bellyfull of Bop

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Helen Horne

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): Gaz & The Groovers

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Diversity

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): Andrew McCormack & Jason Yarde Duo

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): The Ian Parker Band and Steven Finn

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): The Courteeners

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Mutha Humbucker

TATTENHALL, Letters Inn: Mick Nash

DECEMBER 11

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Gary Murphy

CHESTER, The Shropshire Arms (01244 321194 - www.theshrop.com): Dejavu

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): Frank Turner

LIVERPOOL, Olympia (0871 2200 260 - www.gigsandtours.com): Echo & The Bunnymen

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Only Men Aloud

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Saw Doctors

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Funky Sensation Club Night featuring Richard Earnshaw

MANCHESTER, Central (0871 230 2646): Arcade Fire

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Scissor Sisters

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Vavoom

DECEMBER 12

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Trevor Carlisle Quartet

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Professor Green

LIVERPOOL, Olympia (0871 2200 260 - www.gigsandtours.com): Echo & The Bunnymen

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): You Me At Six

MANCHESTER, Central: Disturbed

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): The Orb

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2484): Only Men Aloud

DECEMBER 13

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): The Saw Doctors

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Idlewild

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Asking Alexandria

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): You Me At Six

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): The Bootleg Beatles Christmas Special

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Kings of Leon

DECEMBER 14

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Unplugged

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): Thea Gilmore

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Pretty Reckless

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Australian Classic Rock Show

DECEMBER 15

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Moore & Ward

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Nine Below Zero

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Lissie

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): PNAU

DECEMBER 16

MANCHESTER, Green Room (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): John Renbourn and Johnny Dickinson

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): JLS

NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road (01782 717962 - www.newvictheatre.org.uk): The Albion Band

WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club,

Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Mike Lane

DECEMBER 17

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): JC’s 5Bs

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Royce

CHESTER, The Shropshire Arms (01244 321194 - www.theshrop.com): The Roddai

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Pogues

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): St Etienne

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Sin After Sin

DECEMBER 18

CHESTER, Bouverie pub, Garden Lane: The Fakes

CHESTER, The Shropshire Arms (01244 321194 - www.theshrop.com): The Crisis

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Pixie Lott

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): James

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Fugative

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Cold Flame

DECEMBER 19

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Diversity

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Peter Andre

DECEMBER 20

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Diversity

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): JLS

DECEMBER 21

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall

DECEMBER 23

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Bob On Our Side - Bob Dylan Tribute

WIRRAL, Poulton Victoria Sports & Social Club,

Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (www.leasowecastlecountrynwesternmusicclub.co.uk): Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club presents Saloon Drifters

DECEMBER 24

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Beardsmith

DECEMBER 26

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): The AdamsJovi Experience

DECEMBER 31

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Acoustic Unlimited, Chew The Roots and The Helicopters

JANUARY 1

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Sonic Tapestry

JANUARY 6

NANTWICH, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road, Wardle (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Achtung Baby - U2 Tribute

JANUARY 8

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Big Country

JANUARY 11

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Thin Lizzy

JANUARY 15

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Thin Lizzy

JANUARY 17

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Rumer

JANUARY 16

LIVERPOOL, Empire Theatre, Lime Street (www.liverpoolempire.org.uk - 0844 847 2525): The Australian Classic Rock Show

JANUARY 19

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 9235): Metronomy

JANUARY 22

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Wombats

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): JLS

JANUARY 25

SALFORD, (The Lowry (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): Ani Difranco

JANUARY 29

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): JLS

JANUARY 30

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): A Day To Remember

FEBRUARY 1

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Band of Horses

FEBRUARY 2

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Angels and Airwaves

FEBRUARY 3

RHYL, Pavilion Theatre (01745 330000 - www.rhylpavilion.co.uk): The Saturdays

FEBRUARY 5

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): The Saturdays

FEBRUARY 7

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Feeder

FEBRUARY 8

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Hurts

FEBRUARY 9

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555 - www.gigsandtours.com): We The Kings

MANCHESTER, Sound Control: Joan As Policewoman

FEBRUARY 10

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Saturdays

FEBRUARY 11

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): We The Kings

FEBRUARY 13

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): The Hold Steady

FEBRUARY 15

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Roll Deep

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Kerrang! Relentless Energy Tour 2011

FEBRUARY 17

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Not Advised

FEBRUARY 19

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Roll Deep

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The Go! Team

FEBRUARY 20

RHYL, Pavilion Theatre (01745 330000 - www.rhylpavilion.co.uk): The Three Degrees

FEBRUARY 21

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): The Streets

FEBRUARY 22

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Lifehouse

FEBRUARY 23

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Francesqa

FEBRUARY 24

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Darwin Deez

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Ben Folds

FEBRUARY 25

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): KT Tunstall

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Jason Derulo

FEBRUARY 26

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Jason Derulo

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Jaguar Skills

FEBRUARY 27

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Carl Barat

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): All Time Low

MARCH 1

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): Ray Lamontagne

MARCH 2

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Plan B

MARCH 3

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Jaguar Skills

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Streets

MARCH 4

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Wombats

MARCH 6

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555 - www.gigsandtours.com): All Time Low

MARCH 8

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): The X Factor Live

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): The Stranglers

MARCH 11

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Example

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): All Time Low

MARCH 14

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): The Script

MARCH 15

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Iron and Wine

MARCH 18

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Westlife

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Levellers

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): The Script

MARCH 19

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Screamadelica

MARCH 20

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Elbow

MARCH 21

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Katy Perry

MARCH 22

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Katy Perry

MARCH 24

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Enrique Iglesias

MANCHESTER, RNCM Concert Hall, Oxford Road (0161 907 5555): John Grant

MARCH 25

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Elbow

MARCH 26

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Stranglers

MARCH 27

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Katy Perry

SALFORD, (The Lowry (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): Russell Watson

MARCH 28

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Wanted

MARCH 29

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Wanted

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Taylor Swift

APRIL 1

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Russell Watson

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Kylie Minogue

APRIL 2

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The King Blues

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Kylie Minogue

APRIL 3

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Russell Watson

APRIL 4

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.com): Russell Watson

APRIL 9

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Big Country

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Scouting For Girls

APRIL 17

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): The Mummers

APRIL 19

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Lykke Li

APRIL 20

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Asking Alexandria

APRIL 28

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Katie Melua

APRIL 29

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): David Guetta

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): The Icicle Works

APRIL 30

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): The Icicle Works

MAY 8

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Katie Melua

JUNE 2

MANCHESTER, Opera House, Quay Street (0844 372 7272 - www.manchesterpalace.org.uk): Talon - Eagles Tribute