Gigs - November 26 onwards

Nov 24 2009 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

NOVEMBER 26

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

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

CHESTER. Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Black Manalishi

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Oceansize

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

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

NORTHWICH, Davenham Players Theatre (01606 41597 or visit www.danarts.org): 6Pac Jazz Sextet

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

NOVEMBER 27

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

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

CHESTER. Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Cut Your Teeth

CHESTER, Ship Victory, George Street: Royce

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

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Mawkin: Causley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHESTER, Ship Victory, George Street: Keith Vincent and Friends

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

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Robert Mitchell 3io

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 -www.venuecymru.co.uk): Joe Bonamassa

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

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Everything On Red and Skin Deep

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

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

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): The Stylistics

NOVEMBER 29

CHESTER. Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Soul Provide

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

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Jacqui McShee and John Renbourn

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, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Lou Rhodes

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

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

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

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

DECEMBER 2

CHESTER. Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Dave Roberts Quartet

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Tragically Hip

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

DECEMBER 3

CHESTER. Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Connie Lush & Blues Shouter

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): John O’Connell

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

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

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Bless The Fall

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

WIRRAL, Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club, Poulton Victoria Sports and Social Club, Wallasey (0792 077 0213): Saloon Drifters

DECEMBER 4

CHESTER. Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005): Zoot Serious

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Chuck Berry and The Blues Band with Paul Jones

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

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

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2484 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): One Night of Queen

NORTHWICH, Memorial Hall (01606 834914): Alvin Stardust

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)

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Jane McDonald

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): A

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2484 - www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): One Night of Queen

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

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

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

LIVERPOOL, Empire Theatre, Lime Street (0844 847 2525 - www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk): Illegal Eagles

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Danny Bryant’s Red Eye Band and Those Brave Airmen

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Hollywood Undead

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

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

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 832 1111): Athlete

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): Jane McDonald

DECEMBER 7

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

MANCHESTER, Moho Live (0161 832 1111): J Mascis & The Fog

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Har Mar Superstar

DECEMBER 8

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

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

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

DECEMBER 10

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Bombay Bicycle Club

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

LIVERPOOL, Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): The Shee

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

WIRRAL, Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club, Poulton Victoria Sports and Social Club, Wallasey (0792 077 0213): Gerry Stryke

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

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555): Ian Brown

MANCHESTER, Central (0161 832 1111): Placebo

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Heaven’s Basement, Dear Superstar and New Device

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

DECEMBER 13

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young

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

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

DECEMBER 15

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

DECEMBER 16

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Soulwax and 2 Many DJs

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Lulu, Chaka Khan and Anastasia

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

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Beak

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

WIRRAL, Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club, Poulton Victoria Sports and Social Club, Wallasey (0792 077 0213): Red Dirt Road

DECEMBER 18

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

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

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Connie Lush & Friends featuring Jennifer John, Tom Lang and Neil Campbell

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 22

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Reel Big Fish

JANUARY 30

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

FEBRUARY 2

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Twenty Twenty

FEBRUARY 4

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Kerrang! Relentless Tour presents All Time Low, The Blackout, Young Guns and My Passion

FEBRUARY 5

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): The Sunshine Underground

FEBRUARY 6

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

FEBRUARY 7

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

FEBRUARY 9

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The Low Anthem

FEBRUARY 11

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Tinchy Stryder

FEBRUARY 12

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Tinchy Stryder

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

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

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

FEBRUARY 25

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Hockey

FEBRUARY 27

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Tom Mcrae

FEBRUARY 28

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Tom Mcrae

MARCH 5

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): The Stranglers

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Lily Allen and Dizzee Rascal

MARCH 6

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The XX

MARCH 7

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

MARCH 12

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

MARCH 15

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

MARCH 16

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

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

MARCH 17

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Frank Turner

MARCH 18

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

MARCH 20

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Stranglers

MARCH 29

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