Sat backstage chatting with The Courtesans it became immediately apparent that this was a group brimming with confidence, a group which has belief in themselves, their music and what they are doing. They also showed that they are a very tightknit foursome, laughing and joking and enjoying each other’s company. Add to this a wicked…
Following recent tour dates which took in outstanding gigs at Manchester’s Albert Hall, Bombay Bicycle Club have announced a new set of tour dates which will see them return to Manchester on 7th December for an appearance at the O2 Apollo. The news follows their recent shows at Glastonbury and T In The Park and…
Stoner rockers and riff masters Karma To Burn are set to perform at Manchester’s Deaf Institute on Tuesday 19th August. The gig is coming the day after the West Virginia rockers sixth album, Arch Stanton, is released. The band has maintained their rhythmic rock style since their eponymous 1997 debut album, rarely steering away from…
1920’s inspired hideaway, The Fitzgerald, has launched it’s own Jazz and Soul Club Night, taking place on Thursdays. Entering the building through a side door off Stevenson Square, the venue is situated above a restaurant – perfect for a bite to eat followed by some wonderful cocktails and jazz upstairs at The Fitzgerald. The venue…
Metal icons Machine Head have announced a headlining UK tour to take place in December, following the success of their recent intimate 5-date ‘Killers & Kings’ tour. The tour will see them performing at Manchester’s Apollo on 16th December. Frontman Robb Flynn commented “We’re really excited to announce the UK dates for our first full…
London five-piece band Eliza and the Bear (James Kellegher, Callie Noakes, Martin Dukelow, Chris Brand and Paul Kevin Jackson) are gearing up for their UK tour which sees them performing at The Ruby Lounge, Manchester, on 6th October as part of their 20 date headlining run throughout September and October. The band released their EP…
Take a musical prodigy, some indie-rock, add inspirations from all over the world, some psych, folk and pop as well as the sounds of the accordion, ukulele, glockenspiel and horns (in addition to the more commonly found instruments in a band) mix them all together and you have Beirut. Ok, it’s not quite that simple….
Legendary reggae band The Wailers have announced a UK tour which will see them performing seven UK dates including Manchester at The Ritz on Thursday 6th November. The tour will see The Wailers perform their greatest hits album Legend in full – featuring hits Three Little Birds, I Shot The Sheriff and Jamming amongst others….
Scottish electronic band Chvrches has announced a UK tour which will see them perform at Manchester Academy on 6th November. The gigs follow a series of high profile international festival appearances which have found them performing at Glastonbury, T in the Park, Lollapalooza, Reading & Leeds and Splendour In The Grass. The three piece band…
In a move that has drawn her away from the dark, powerful and anguished sound of her earlier material, Joan As Policewoman has taken on a slight change of direction, bringing a brighter and more soulful sound to her performance. Whilst still retaining the retro influence in her set last night at Gorilla, she struck…
