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 The Zutons FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER Following the release of their outstanding third album, 'You Can Do Anything', The Zutons prepare to take their unique brand of indie pop around the U.K. With a hit packed back catalogue that includes songs such as 'Valerie', 'You Will You Wont' and 'Pressure Point', the scouse fivesome are set to deliver a new knock out live show. |
| www.thezutons.com |
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 The Script SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER There is no stopping The Script! The band, whose music boasts the kind of artful twists sure to turn all preconceptions on their head, have announced their biggest U.K tour yet. |
| www.thescriptmusic.com |
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 Róisín Murphy WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER The queen of electro-pop brings her slick and sexy live show to Leeds Academy. Glitter-dripped and effortlessly fantastic, Róisín Murphy's performances are always full of surprises. |
| roisin.paperheads.co.uk |
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 Duffy FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER Duffy rounds off an exceptional year with a major U.K. tour. Catch her performing material from the biggest selling album of the year 'Rockferry'. |
| www.iamduffy.com |
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 Pet Sounds Ft. The Dirty Disco SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER - OVER 18s ONLY The Dirty Disco make their mark at Pet Sounds this month with the launch of their new monthly Underground night. |
| www.thedirtydisco.com |
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 The Fratellis MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER The Fratellis returned this year with their brilliant second album 'Here We Stand' and some brilliant performances at this summer's festival. Don't miss them on their U.K tour. |
| www.thefratellis.com |
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 Pendulum TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER Following their sell out tour at the end of 2007, groundbreaking crossover dance act, Pendulum, return to the UK with their full live band experience. Expect lots of brand new material following the release of their latest album 'In Silico'. |
| www.myspace.com/officialpendulum |
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 Alabama 3 FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER Founded in Brixton back in 1989, Alabama 3's sound is as diverse as their hometown with house, blues, country and gospel influencing their music. Other than their eclectic tastes, they have a reputation for being one of the most entertaining live acts around. |
| www.alabama3.co.uk |
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 From The Jam SATURDAY 6TH 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'. |
| www.fromthejam.net |
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 Ocean Colour Scene SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER Ocean Colour Scene announce their annual winter tour following a successful support slot for the Sex Pistols. |
| www.oceancolourscene.com |
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 NME Rock And Roll Riot Tour Ft. Primal Scream MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER Black out the windows, sound the alarm and take cover... Primal Scream are set to rampage through the U.K this winter as headliners of the notoriously anarchic NME Rock 'N' Roll Riot Tour! |
| www.nme.com |
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 The Pogues TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER As much a part of Christmas as turkey and stuffing, The Pogues reunite once again for some very special seasonal dates. Their sixth annual Christmas tour, only The Pogues can create the party atmosphere of St. Patrick's Day in December. |
| www.pogues.com |
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 James THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER The six-piece rock band are at the top of their game as they deliver a strong set after the recent release of their new album 'Hey Ma'. |
| www.wearejames.com |
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 Levellers FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER Following the August release of their latest album 'Letters From The Underground', the Levellers announce a U.K tour to showcase their most politically resonant work in a decade. |
| www.levellers.co.uk |
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 The Saw Doctors SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER Now in their 20th year, The Saw Doctors have managed to pick up a lifetime achievement title from the Meteor Ireland Music Awards. The Galway quintet are still going strong and selling out major venues across the world with their brand of 'country-punk'. |
| www.sawdoctos.com |
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 Pet Sounds ft. The Futureheads (Live) SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER The Futureheads come to Pet Sounds for a late night live slot armed with tracks from their electrifying back catalogue. |
| www.thefutureheads.co.uk |
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 The Pigeon Detectives WEDNESDAY 17TH & THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER The Pigeon Detectives culminate their second major U.K tour for 2008 with two hometown shows at Leeds Academy. Having played to over 70,000 people earlier this year, the band are still celebrating the success of their second album 'Emergency' and come armed with an energetic, anthem packed set. |
| www.thepigeondetectives.com |
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 Pet Sounds - New Years Eve WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER - OVER 18s ONLY Prepare yourself for the mother of all New Years Eve parties, as Leeds Academy sees 2009 in with a bang! Since its October launch, Pet Sounds has become the highlight of the weekend with a playlist of classic tracks, dancefloor anthems and the finest new indie, pop, house and electro. |
| www.pet-sounds.co.uk |
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 Buzzcocks - Another Bites Tour SATURDAY 17TH JANUARY A powerful influence over the Manchester music scene, independent record label movement and the punk and indie rock genres in general, Buzzcocks return for the Another Bites tour to perform seminal albums 'A Music In A Different Kitchen' and 'Love Bites' in their entirety.
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| www.myspace.com/buzzcocksofficial |
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 Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 Ft. Mindless Self Indulgence + Bring Me the Horizon + Black Tide + In Case of Fire SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY The Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 rolls into town with a monster line up headlined by shock rockers Mindless Self Indulgence. Following support slots for the likes of My Chemical Romance, the four piece put in an energetic performance alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Black Tide and In Case Of Fire. |
| www.kerrang.com |
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 Seasick Steve TUESDAY 27TH JANUARY After packing out venues on his last UK tour, American bluesman Seasick Steve returns for even more outstanding shows. |
| www.seasicksteve.com |
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 Brutus Gold’s Love Train FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY - OVER 18s ONLY It's time to boogie, it's time to bump, it's time to board the Love Train as Brutus Gold comes to Leeds Academy to transport you back to the D-I-S-C-O days of the 1970s. |
| www.brutusgold.com |
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 Shockwaves Present NME Awards Tour 2009 Ft. Glasvegas + Friendly Fires + White Lies + Florence and the Machine SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY It has discovered the likes of Muse, The Killers and the Arctic Monkeys and next year's Shockwaves NME Awards Tour is back and bigger than ever. Glasvegas scoop the much coveted headline slot alongside Friendly Fires, White Lies and Florence and The Machine. |
| www.nme.com |
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 Alkaline Trio THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY Since forming in 1996 in a suburb northwest of Chicago, Alkaline Trio have built a loyal following. The band have sold more than a million records by forging an intense relationship with their fan base and return to the U.K for a long-awaited tour. |
| www.alkalinetrio.com |
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 Basement Jaxx SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY Basement Jaxx return in the New Year with a major U.K tour, their first in over two years. The band, who are set to release a brand new studio album in 2009 will play new material amongst their greatest hits. |
| www.basementjaxx.co.uk |
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 Reel Big Fish TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY Reel Big Fish return with a U.K tour following the success of their 2007 album 'Monkeys For Nothin' and the Chimps For Free'. |
| www.reel-big-fish.com |
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 The Ting Tings SUNDAY 1ST MARCH Following a summer of festival appearances and a sold out autumn tour, The Ting Tings announce a handful of shows for the spring. The Ting Tings pack quite a punch and have launched an assault on modern pop with their No. 1 debut album 'We Started Nothing'. |
| www.thetingtings.com |
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 The Enemy THURSDAY 26TH MARCH The Enemy have been busy recording the follow up to their all-conquering debut album and announce their biggest tour to date to precede its release. |
| www.theenemy.com |
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 James Morrison THURSDAY 2ND APRIL As well as having one of the best selling debut albums of 2006, James Morrison was also the standalone biggest selling British male solo artist of that year. Now, he is back with stunning new material and a U.K tour. |
| www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com |
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 Gary Moore SUNDAY 19TH APRIL Acknowledged as one of the finest guitarists that the British Isles has ever produced, Gary Moore's achievements date back to the 60s. After gracing the line ups of rock bands such as Thin Lizzy and Skid Row, he heads out on a spring tour following the release of his latest solo album 'Bad For You Baby'. |
| www.gary-moore.com |
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 NOFX WEDNESDAY 29TH APRIL Fat Mike, El Hefe, Eric Melvin and Erik Sandin return as NOFX embark on a U.K tour. |
| www.nofxofficialwebsite.com |
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 The Wonder Stuff - 8 Legged Groove Machine 20th Anniversary Show FRIDAY 15TH MAY The eight-legged beast that first crept around Britain's seedy venues over 21 years ago return to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's epic debut album 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine'. Hear the full album performed live in its entirety alongside classic tracks and rarities. |
| www.thewonderstuff.co.uk |
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