Gigs - February 4 onwards

Feb 1 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

FEBRUARY 4

CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005 – www.alexanderslive.com): Stipe

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

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

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

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

FEBRUARY 5

CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005 – www.alexanderslive.com): Ricky Cool and the Hoola Boola Boys

CHESTER, Chester Cathedral (01244 500959 - www.chestercathedral.com): Mary Duff

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): GaGa - Queen Tribute

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Cobra Starship

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

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

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

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

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

FEBRUARY 6

CHESTER, The Beehive, Hoole: The Elderberrys

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): The Sunshine Underground

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

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Mr Scruff Keep It Unreal

MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 832 1111): Twin Atlantic

RUNCORN, The Brindley, High Street (0151 907 8360 - www.thebrindley.org.uk): Never For Ever - Kate Bush Tribute

WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): The Sensational Ball & Chain Gang

WIRRAL, Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight (0151 643 8757): Mercury - Queen Tribute

FEBRUARY 7

CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005 – www.alexanderslive.com): Mambo Jambo

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Imogen Heap

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

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

FEBRUARY 8

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Kids in Glass Houses

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Brett Anderson

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

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

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

FEBRUARY 9

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

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

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

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

FEBRUARY 10

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Doll & The Kicks

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

FEBRUARY 11

CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005 – www.alexanderslive.com): A Shrewdness of Apes

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Tinchy Stryder

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Xavier Rudd

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Kit Downes Trio and Troyka

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

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

FEBRUARY 12

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Twisted Wheel

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

MANCHESTER, Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club (0161 831 7002): Charlotte Glasson Band

NORTHWICH, Memorial Hall (01606 834914): The Manfreds

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

WARRINGTON, Pyramid, Palmyra Square (01925 442345 - www.pyramidparrhall.com): Beoga

FEBRUARY 13

CHESTER, The New Inn, Sandycroft: The Elderberrys

CHESTER, Shropshire Arms (01244 321194 - www.theshrop.com): My 11th Toe

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090): Charlotte Glasson Band

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

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

WIRRAL, Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight (0151 643 8757): The Stones

FEBRUARY 14

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

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

FEBRUARY 16

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

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Stornoway and Beth Jeans Houghton

FEBRUARY 17

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Fionn Regan

FEBRUARY 18

CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005 – www.alexanderslive.com): Nearly Dan

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Gwilym Simcock Duo and Gerard Presencer

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

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

FEBRUARY 19

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Hot Chip

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

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

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

WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Mothership - Led Zeppelin Tribute

FEBRUARY 20

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Soft Toy Emergency

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): 30 Seconds To Mars

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

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street, Hanley (01782 214991 - www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Sold Out Story and Rumour Has It

WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): Route 66

FEBRUARY 21

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

FEBRUARY 22

CHESTER, Alexander’s Jazz Theatre, Rufus Court (01244 340005 – www.alexanderslive.com): Jennifer Batten

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

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

SALFORD, St Philip’s Church (0161 832 1111): Hurts

FEBRUARY 23

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Big Elf and Priestess

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Reamonn

FEBRUARY 24

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

FEBRUARY 25

LIVERPOOL, Zanzibar: Johnny Flynn

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Hockey

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

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Japandroids

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Giggs

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

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

FEBRUARY 26

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

WARDLE, The Jolly Tar, Nantwich Road (01270 528283 - www.jollytarpub.co.uk): The Macca Band - Paul McCartney Tribute

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

FEBRUARY 27

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

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

FEBRUARY 28

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

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

MARCH 2

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Noisettes

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Girls

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Groove Armada

MARCH 4

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Noisettes

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Mumford and Sons

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Local Natives

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

MARCH 5

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): The Stranglers

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Passion Pit

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Frightened Rabbit

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

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

MARCH 6

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

LIVERPOOL, University (01482 466264): The Courteeners

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

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

MARCH 7

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Dave Matthews Band

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

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Victoria Hall: Trivium

MARCH 8

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

MARCH 9

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Mumford and Sons

MARCH 11

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): A Day To Remember

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

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

MARCH 12

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Underoath

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Blood Red Shoes

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): You Me At Six

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

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

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

MARCH 13

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Stiff Little Fingers

MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 832 1111): Little Fish

MARCH 14

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

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

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Boyce Avenue

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Frank Turner

MARCH 18

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

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

MARCH 19

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Paloma Faith

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Automatic

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

MARCH 20

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Stranglers

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Two Door Cinema Club

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

MARCH 22

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Dan Le Sac and Scroobius Pup

MARCH 23

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

MARCH 25

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Diana Vickers

MARCH 26

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Emery

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

MARCH 27

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Motion City Soundtrack

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

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

MARCH 28

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Archie Bronson Outfit

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

MARCH 29

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Ellie Goulding

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

MARCH 30

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Ellie Goulding

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Madina Lake

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Flyleaf

APRIL 1

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

APRIL 3

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

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

APRIL 5

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

APRIL 7

MANCHESTER, Moho Live (0161 832 1111): My Child My Bride

APRIL 8

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): N Dubz

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

APRIL 9

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): AFI

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

APRIL 10

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

APRIL 12

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

APRIL 15

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

APRIL 17

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 256 5555): James

MANCHESTER, Roadhouse (0161 832 1111): Fake Problems

APRIL 20

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

APRIL 22

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

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

APRIL 24

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

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

APRIL 27

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

APRIL 28

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Ash

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 832 1111): Good Shoes

MAY 4

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): La Roux

MAY 5

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

MAY 9

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Temper Trap

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Mr Hudson

MAY 16

LIVERPOOL, Academy (0844 477 2000): The Temper Trap

MAY 17

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Brian Jonestown Massacre

MAY 22

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): An Evening with Transatlantic

MAY 23

LIVERPOOL, Live Lounge, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock (0844 8000 410 - www.accliverpool.com/livelounge): Louisiana Red and Michael Messer

MAY 31

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

JUNE 2

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): The Priests

JUNE 4

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

JUNE 6

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

JUNE 16

MANCHESTER, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford: Green Day

JUNE 21

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

SEPTEMBER 4

MANCHESTER, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford: Muse

DECEMBER 3

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

DECEMBER 16

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

DECEMBER 20

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