May 16 2008 by Michael Green, Flintshire Chronicle
FRIDAY
CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Goodfellas
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 340005): The Rex
CREWE, Limelight Club, Hightown (01270 251929 – www.crewe-limelight.co.uk): Retake That
RHYL, Pavilion Theatre (01745 330000 - www.rhylpavilion.co.uk): GaGa – Queen Tribute
STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 – www.thesugarmill.co.uk): The Fears, The Seconds and The Control
WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283): Verbal Warning
WARRINGTON, Warrington Town FC, Loushers Lane (01925 601347): Warrington R&B Club presents Ernie’s Rhythm Section
SATURDAY
CHESTER, The Bells, Grosvenor Street (01244 324022): Megadeth UK
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 340005): The Baker Brothers
CREWE, Limelight Club, Hightown (01270 251929 – www.crewe-limelight.co.uk): Supreme Robbie
MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0844 847 8000): Mark Knopfler
STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 – www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Sold Out Story and Broadway Calls
WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283): Bob On Our Side – Bob Dylan Tribute
SUNDAY
CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Root Chords
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 340005): Nice Peter
CREWE, Limelight Club, Hightown (01270 251929 – www.crewe-limelight.co.uk): UFO and Michael Schenker Group Tributes
WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): Richard Hawley
MONDAY
CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Showcase Live!
STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 – www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Hot Club De Paris
TUESDAY
STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 – www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Late of the Pier
WEDNESDAY
CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Ladies of Jazz
CREWE, Limelight Club, Hightown (01270 251929 – www.crewe-limelight.co.uk): Blaze Bayley and Voodoo Six
THURSDAY
CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Norman Beaker Band
CHESTER, RB’s, Northgate Street (01244 327141) Candi – last year’s mix mag terrance residents Cassette Jam (Cream Ibiza), come to RB’s.
CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 340005): The Hamsters
CREWE, Limelight Club, Hightown (01270 251929 – www.crewe-limelight.co.uk): Sinnerboy – Rory Gallagher Tribute
MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Amy Macdonald
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (0161 242 2560): The Pigeon Detectives
MANCHESTER, Opera House, Quay Street (0844 847 2328 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): David Essex
MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2328 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): Feist
WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283): The Takers
WIRRAL, Poulton Vics Social Club, Wallasey: Leasowe Castle Country and Western Music Club presents Peter Carlile
FRIDAY, MAY 23
CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Superbad
CREWE, Limelight Club, Hightown (01270 251929 – www.crewe-limelight.co.uk): Floyd 2
LIVERPOOL, The Bluecoat, School Lane: Wiley and Chipmunk
LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 – www.venuecymru.co.uk): David Essex
MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (0161 242 2560): The Pigeon Detectives
STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 – www.thesugarmill.co.uk): All Time Low and Cobra Starship
WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283): Mutha Humbucker