Gigs - 25/10/12

Oct 20 2012 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

OCTOBER 25

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): The Sett and Paul Williams

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Benjamin Francis Leftwich

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): Ga Ga - Queen Tribute

OCTOBER 26

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 - www.alexanderslive.com): The Celebrities

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

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): After Eight presents Faustus

MANCHESTER, Sankeys: Jaguar Skills

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - visit www.floralpavilion.com): Kate Rusby

WREXHAM, The Stiwt, Broad Street, Rhos (01978 841300 - www.stiwt.co.uk): Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, The Gentle Good and Georgia Ruth

OCTOBER 27

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

MANCHESTER, Gorilla: Delphic

MANCHESTER, Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road (0161 907 5555 - www.rncm.ac.uk): Kathryn Tickell

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): Amy Macdonald

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - visit www.floralpavilion.com): Wishbone Ash

OCTOBER 28

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 - www.telfordswarehouse.com): Open Mic Session with James McGregor

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

MANCHESTER, Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road (0161 907 5555 - www.rncm.ac.uk): Michael Nesmith

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Toy

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): Wishbone Ash

OCTOBER 29

MANCHESTER, Band on the Wall (0845 2500 500): Kristina Train

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

RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - www.thebrindley.org.uk): Eddi Reader

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): The Proclaimers

OCTOBER 30

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Civil Wars and The Lumineers

OCTOBER 31

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Two Gallants

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): Eddi Reader

NOVEMBER 1

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Maximo Park

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Tyler Hilton

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Foy Vance

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

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Tame Impala

MANCHESTER, Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road (0161 907 5555 - www.rncm.ac.uk): Julia Stone

NOVEMBER 2

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Twin Atlantic

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Foy Vance

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Spector

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): The Bots

NOVEMBER 3

LIVERPOOL, Eric’s, Mathew Street (0151 236 9994 - www.ericslive.com): Glen Matlock & The Philistines and Ste Williams

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Foy Vance

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 372 7272 - www.manchesterpalace.org.uk): The Drifters

NOVEMBER 4

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Sonic Boom Six

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Tom McRae

NOVEMBER 6

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Billy Talent

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Motorhead and Anthrax

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Maximo Park

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Ingrid Michaelson

NOVEMBER 7

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Conor Maynard

NOVEMBER 8

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

www.alexanderslive.com): BB’s Blues Club presents Paul Cox & Charlie Fabert

LIVERPOOL, Eric’s, Mathew Street (0151 236 9994 - www.ericslive.com): Saint Saviour

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): 3OH!3

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

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Pulled Apart By Horses

NOVEMBER 9

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

MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 236 1822): Sea of Bees

MANCHESTER, Sound Control: Hopsin

NOVEMBER 10

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

NOVEMBER 11

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Charli XCX

MANCHESTER, Opera House, Quay Street (0844 372 7272 - www.manchesterpalace.org.uk): Slade and Sweet

MANCHESTER, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square (0161 833 9833 - www.royalexchange.co.uk): Thea Gilmore

NOVEMBER 12

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Alabama Shakes

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Ben Howard and Willy Mason

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 – www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): Emeli Sande

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Coheed and Cambria

MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 236 1822): Dingus Khan

NOVEMBER 13

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Frank Turner

NOVEMBER 14

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Noisettes

NOVEMBER 15

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

NOVEMBER 16

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Passion Pit

NOVEMBER 17

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Levellers

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Mystery Jets

MANCHESTER, Opera House, Quay Street (0844 372 7272 - www.manchesterpalace.org.uk): Cody Simpson

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Regent Theatre (www.ambassadortickets.com - 0844 871 7649): One Night of Queen

NOVEMBER 18

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Levellers

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): The Milk

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): Bellowhead

NOVEMBER 19

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 20

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Ryan O’Shaughnessy

NOVEMBER 21

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Aluna George

NOVEMBER 22

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): DJ Fresh

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Peter Andre

MANCHESTER, Sound Control: Sam and The Womp

NOVEMBER 23

LIVERPOOL, Kazimier: Sam and the Womp

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

NOVEMBER 24

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

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Juan Zelada

NOVEMBER 25

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

NOVEMBER 28

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

NOVEMBER 28

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Crystal Castles

NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road (01782 717962 - www.newvictheatre.org.uk): Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band

NOVEMBER 29

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

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

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

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 – www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): The Overtones

NOVEMBER 30

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

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

DECEMBER 1

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

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Squeeze and Paul Heaton

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

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Janice Graham Band

DECEMBER 2

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 8111): Willy Mason

DECEMBER 3

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Rancid

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Dappy

DECEMBER 6

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

www.alexanderslive.com): Connie Lush

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

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Lewis Watson

DECEMBER 7

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Rancid

DECEMBER 8

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

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

DECEMBER 9

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

MANCHESTER, Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road (0161 907 5555 - www.rncm.ac.uk): Beth Orton

DECEMBER 10

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

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Dappy

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

DECEMBER 11

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

DECEMBER 12

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Saint Etienne

DECEMBER 14

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): The Overtones

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Mika

DECEMBER 15

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

MANCHESTER, Sound Control: Chameleons Vox

JANUARY 23

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

JANUARY 24

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

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Bell X1

FEBRUARY 2

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

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

FEBRUARY 8

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

FEBRUARY 5

MANCHESTER, Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road (0161 907 5555 - www.rncm.ac.uk): Glen Hansard

FEBRUARY 6

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

FEBRUARY 8

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Australian Pink Floyd

FEBRUARY 11

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Asking Alexandria

FEBRUARY 13

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

FEBRUARY 15

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

FEBRUARY 16

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Calexico

FEBRUARY 18

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Australian Pink Floyd

FEBRUARY 28

MANCHESTER, Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Australian Pink Floyd

MARCH 1

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

MARCH 2

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

MARCH 3

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

MARCH 4

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

MARCH 5

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

MARCH 12

MANCHESTER, Sound Control: The Travelling Band

MARCH 15

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

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

MARCH 16

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

MARCH 17

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

MARCH 20

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

MARCH 23

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

MARCH 31

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

APRIL 12

LIVERPOOL, Cathedral: Aled Jones

APRIL 13

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

APRIL 19

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