What’s On - Gigs - October 29 onwards

Oct 26 2009 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

OCTOBER 29

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

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena (0844 8000 400): Spandau Ballet

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Reverend & The Makers

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Francis Dunnery’s Brand New It Bites

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

OCTOBER 30

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Heidi Talbot and Boo Hewerdine

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): ELO and ELO Part 2

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Marc Almond

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

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Francis Dunnery’s Brand New It Bites

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Soulution, Lynx, SPY, Calibre, Marcus Intalex, ST Files and DRS

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): DJ Yoda

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0844 847 8000 – men-arena.com): Green Day

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Skorched Earth

OCTOBER 31

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 4477 2000): Soft Toy Emergency

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club

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

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Alphabeat

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0844 847 8000 – men-arena.com): Green Day

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): The Jalapenos

NOVEMBER 1

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 - www.alexanderslive.com): Craig & Willoughby

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000): Orquestra Buena Vista Social Club featuring Guajiro Mirabal, Jesus Aguaje Ramos, Manuel Galban and Barbarito Torres

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - www.floralpavilion.com): Jive Talkin’ - Bee Gees Tribute

NOVEMBER 2

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Herman’s Hermits

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Ian McNabb

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): The Alan Price Set, Zoot Money & Bobby Tench, Chris Farlowe & Maggie Bell

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Paradise Lost

NOVEMBER 3

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Brendan McCormack Celebration Concert

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Ladysmith Black Mambazo

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club featuring Guajiro Mirabal, Jesus Aguaje Ramos, Manuel Galban and Barbarito Torres

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0844 847 8000 – men-arena.com): A-Ha

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

NOVEMBER 4

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): VV Brown

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): ELO & ELO Pt2

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

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): The Soft Pack

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion Plaza, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Dave Lloyd

NOVEMBER 5

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): The Suns with DJ Timmy Magic

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

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

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Jim Kirkpatrick & Heavy Weather

NOVEMBER 6

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Michelle Shocked

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Colorama

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

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Peggy Seeger

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Mew

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000 - www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk): The Alan Price Set, Chris Farlowe and Maggie Bell

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Tumbling Dice

NOVEMBER 7

BIRKENHEAD, Priory (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Esmond Selwyn

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Live/Wire

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Mankala

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

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Toni Kofi Quartet

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Yo La Tengo

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

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

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

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Victoria Hall (0844 871 7649 - www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke): Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with Ruby Turner

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Disturbin’ The Peace

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

NOVEMBER 8

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

LIVERPOOL, University: The Enemy and General Fiasco

NOVEMBER 9

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Hounds of Love - Kate Bush Tribute

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

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000): Foster and Allen

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

NOVEMBER 10

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents TJ & Murphy and Robert Brown

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Aynsley Lister

CREWE, Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street (01270 537333 - www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk): The Searchers

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Beverley Knight

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Deep Purple and The Crave

RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - visit www.thebrindley.org.uk): Dominic Kirwan

NOVEMBER 11

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents McIntosh-Ross

BIRKENHEAD, Williamson Art Gallery (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Gary Murphy

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

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

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): Foster and Allan

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion Plaza, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Ian Irving

NOVEMBER 12

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Modernday Troubadours Showcase

CREWE, Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street (01270 537333 - www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk): One Night of Queen

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Mr Hudson

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): The Airborne Toxic Event

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Jay Retard

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): Gerry and The Pacemakers, Chip Hawkes and The Complete Beatles

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion Plaza, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Bill Wyman

NOVEMBER 13

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Ralph McTell

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Camera

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Arctic Monkeys and Eagles of Death Metal

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000): Status Quo

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Seth Lakeman

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

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Twisted Wheel

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion Plaza, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): International Guitar Festival of Great Britain presents Asaf Sirkis Trio

NOVEMBER 14

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000): Status Quo

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

MANCHESTER, Moho Live (0161 832 1111): A Place To Bury Strangers

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): With Bob on Our Side

NOVEMBER 15

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

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

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Alberta Cross

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Victoria Hall (0844 871 7649 - www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke): Status Quo

NOVEMBER 16

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Erik Mongrain

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Mark Butcher Band and Rachael Dunn

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Breed 77

Kasabian

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

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Good Shoes and Copy Haho

NOVEMBER 17

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

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Beverley Knight

SALFORD, The Lowry (0870 787 5788 - www.thelowry.com): Alison Moyet

NOVEMBER 18

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

NOVEMBER 19

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 6770): Rise Against

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Maraaci El Bronx

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

NOVEMBER 20

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Bell X1

RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - visit www.thebrindley.org.uk): Mitch Benn & The Distractions

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): The Lester Hunt Band

WARRINGTON, Burtonwood Catholic Club, Phipps Lane (01925 636450): Blues in Burtonwood present Ian Siegal

WREXHAM, William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University (01978 292015 - www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events): 18 Till I Die & Desperado - Bryan Adams & Eagles tributes

NOVEMBER 21

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

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): California Blue

NOVEMBER 23

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Butterfly Effect

NOVEMBER 24

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Skunk Anansie

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 25

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): We Were Promised Jetpacks

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Detachments

NOVEMBER 26

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Oceansize

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): The Mission District

RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - visit www.thebrindley.org.uk): Karine Polwart Trio

NOVEMBER 27

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

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 372 7272 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): Snow Patrol

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Halcyon Nights

WREXHAM, William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University (01978 292015 - www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events): Ga Ga - Queen tribute

NOVEMBER 28

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Rodrigo y Gabriela

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Della & The Fellas

NOVEMBER 29

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): The Enemy and General Fiasco

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

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 372 7272 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): Snow Patrol

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Out of Sight

NOVEMBER 30

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Gossip

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Living End

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

NOVEMBER 31

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

DECEMBER 1

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Alison Moyet

DECEMBER 2

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Tragically Hip

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Julian Plenti

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Acoustic Unlimited

DECEMBER 3

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

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

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Jim Kirkpatrick & Heavy Weather

DECEMBER 4

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): Saw Doctors

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Clubland featuring Cascada and N Dubz

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Gallows

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Casino

DECEMBER 5

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Yusuf (Cat Stevens)

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Hollywood Undead

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): A

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Eskimo Joe & Underground Railroad

RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - visit www.thebrindley.org.uk): Ga Ga - Queen Tribute

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Motorkill

DECEMBER 6

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): UB40 and Eddy Grant

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Hollywood Undead

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

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 832 1111): Athlete

DECEMBER 7

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872 000 – www.men-arena.com): Paul Weller.

DECEMBER 8

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Frankmusik

DECEMBER 9

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

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): Only Men Aloud

DECEMBER 10

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Porcupine Tree

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Florence and the Machine

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

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Stipe - TEM Tribute

DECEMBER 11

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

MANCHESTER, Central (0161 832 1111): The Courteeners

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Chico

WARRINGTON, Burtonwood Catholic Club, Phipps Lane (01925 636450): Blues in Burtonwood present Ian Parker

WREXHAM, William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University (01978 292015 - www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events): Upbeat Beatles

DECEMBER 12

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555): Ian Brown

MANCHESTER, Central (0161 832 1111): Placebo

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Foulplay

DECEMBER 13

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Set Your Goals

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

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 832 1111): Modest Mouse

DECEMBER 14

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

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

DECEMBER 15

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

DECEMBER 16

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

WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283): Never For Ever - Kate Bush Tribute

DECEMBER 17

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

DECEMBER 18

MANCHESTER, Central (0161 832 1111): Doves

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

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Trez Hombres

DECEMBER 19

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

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): The Plot

DECEMBER 24

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): New Moon Fever

DECEMBER 26

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

DECEMBER 31

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

JANUARY 1

WARDLE, Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Acoustic Unlimited

JANUARY 2

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

JANUARY 16

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Regent Theatre (0844 871 7649 - www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke): Magic - Queen Tribute & A Kind of ELO - Electric Light Orchestra tribute

JANUARY 17

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

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0870 111 2000 - www.thelowry.com): Paul Carrack

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0870 111 2000 - www.thelowry.com): The Swell Season

JANUARY 30

WREXHAM, William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University (01978 292015 - www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events): Bellowhead

FEBRUARY 6

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

FEBRUARY 9

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

FEBRUARY 14

LIVERPOOL, Empire Theatre, Lime Street (0870 606 3536): JLS

FEBRUARY 16

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

FEBRUARY 19

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Victoria Hall (0844 871 7649 - www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke): Paul Carrack

FEBRUARY 22

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

MARCH 6

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Paul Carrack

MARCH 12

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

MARCH 16

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Drifters and The Three Degrees

MARCH 18

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Katherine Jenkins and Escala