Gigs - 1/9/11

Aug 26 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SEPTEMBER 1

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): Jimmy Cliff

SEPTEMBER 2

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Mac Miller

SEPTEMBER 3

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Billy James

LIVERPOOL, Empire Theatre, Lime Street (08448 47 25 25Š- www.liverpoolempire.org.uk): Van Morrison

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

SEPTEMBER 4

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Steve Oakes

SEPTEMBER 5

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Alexander’s New Music Night presents Stalagmites

SEPTEMBER 6

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Unplugged

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Beirut

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Black Angels

WIRRAL, Lever Club, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight: Ronnie J Moran

SEPTEMBER 7

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Dave Roberts Quartet

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): The Rapture

SEPTEMBER 8

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

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Its Miller Live Finale featuring The Virginmarys

SEPTEMBER 9

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): Albino Crow

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Robyn

SEPTEMBER 10

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Gary Murphy

SEPTEMBER 13

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Brian Wilson

WIRRAL, Lever Club, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight: Bob Morgan

SEPTEMBER 14

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Young Guns

SEPTEMBER 15

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 -

www.alexanderslive.com): BB’s Blues Club presents Tom Attah and Franny Eubanks

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Awolination

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Victoria Hall (www.ambassadortickets.com - 0844 871 7649): Marty Wilde and The Wildcats

SEPTEMBER 16

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Adele and Amos Lee

SEPTEMBER 17

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Adele and Amos Lee

SEPTEMBER 18

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

SEPTEMBER 20

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Howling Bells

WIRRAL, Lever Club, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight: Charlie Newport

SEPTEMBER 22

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 – www.alexanderslive.com): Mark Radcliffe & The Big Figures

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2484 – www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk): The Drifters

SEPTEMBER 23

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

SEPTEMBER 24

MANCHESTER, Night & Day (0161 236 1822): All The Young

MANCHESTER, Palace Theatre, Oxford Street (0844 847 2484): Echo & The Bunnymen

SEPTEMBER 25

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Brother

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Is Tropical

SEPTEMBER 26

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Metronomy

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Big Talk

SEPTEMBER 27

WIRRAL, Lever Club, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight: Andy Gates

SEPTEMBER 28

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Revival Tour

SEPTEMBER 29

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick and Lau

SEPTEMBER 30

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): Echo & The Bunnymen

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Crosby & Nash

MANCHESTER, Ritz: Hard-Fi

OCTOBER 1

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Kooks

OCTOBER 2

MANCHESTER, Sound Control: Gym Class Heroes

OCTOBER 3

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Cage The Elephant

OCTOBER 5

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Manchester Orchestra

OCTOBER 6

LIVERPOOL, Marina Club: MOCT

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Death From Above 1979

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Fenech-Soler

OCTOBER 7

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Noah and the Whale

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Bombay Bicycle Club

OCTOBER 8

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Spiritualized

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

OCTOBER 9

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Pierces

OCTOBER 10

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Kids in Glass Houses

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

OCTOBER 11

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

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

OCTOBER 12

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

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

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Chris de Burgh

OCTOBER 13

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Noah and the Whale

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Chase and Status

OCTOBER 14

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

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Maverick Sabre

OCTOBER 15

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Darren Hayes

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

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Benjamin Francis Leftwich

OCTOBER 16

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Katy B

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): The Straits

OCTOBER 17

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy (0844 477 2000): Maverick Sabre

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): City and Colour

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

OCTOBER 18

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

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Skepta

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Blessthefall

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Little Comets

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com): The Overtones

OCTOBER 19

LIVERPOOL, University, Stanley Theatre (0151 794 6868): Ben Howard

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Wretch 32

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

OCTOBER 20

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): The Horrors

OCTOBER 20

LIVERPOOL, Kazimier: The Horrors

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 2 (0844 477 2000): Wretch 32

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

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Ben Howard

OCTOBER 21

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Miles Kane

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

MANCHESTER, Sankeys: Jaguar Skills

OCTOBER 22

LIVERPOOL, University, Stanley Theatre (0151 794 6868): The Pierces

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Jessie J

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

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Miles Kane

OCTOBER 23

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Ash

OCTOBER 24

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings

MANCHESTER, Cathedral (0844 811 0051 – www.gigsandtours.com): Laura Marling

OCTOBER 25

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 – www.telfordswarehouse.com): Ian McNabb

MANCHESTER, Sound Control: The Artery Foundation

OCTOBER 26

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Charlie Simpson

OCTOBER 27

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Bowling For Soup

OCTOBER 28

LIVERPOOL, Anglican Cathedral (0844 811 0051 - www.gigsandtours.com): Laura Marling

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Funeral For A Friend

OCTOBER 29

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Cat Empire

OCTOBER 30

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): One Night Only

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Alice Cooper and New York Dolls

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): John Barrowman

OCTOBER 31

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Lykke Li

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): James

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

WARRINGTON, Parr Hall, Palmyra Square (01925 442345): KT Tunstall

NOVEMBER 1

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): James

NOVEMBER 2

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

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

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Jack Jones

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

NOVEMBER 3

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Hyro Da Hero

NOVEMBER 4

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): The King Blues

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

NOVEMBER 5

LIVERPOOL, University, Stanley Theatre (0151 794 6868): Guillemots

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Blackout

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Flogging Molly

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

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): Boyce Avenue

NOVEMBER 6

LIVERPOOL, Empire Theatre, Lime Street (08448 47 25 25Š– www.liverpoolempire.org.uk): Will Young

NOVEMBER 8

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): The Darkness

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

NOVEMBER 9

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

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

NOVEMBER 10

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Pigeon Detectives

NOVEMBER 11

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): John Barrowman

NOVEMBER 13

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Darkness

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

NOVEMBER 14

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789): Beverley Knight

NOVEMBER 15

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Eastpak Antidote Tour

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Bellowhead

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

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): John Barrowman

MANCHESTER, Opera House, Quay Street (0844 372 7272 – www.manchesterpalace.org.uk): Gilbert O’Sullivan

NOVEMBER 16

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

NOVEMBER 17

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

NOVEMBER 18

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Carter

NOVEMBER 20

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

NOVEMBER 21

MANCHESTER, Bridgewater Hall (0161 907 9000): Engelbert Humperdinck

NOVEMBER 22

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Folks

NOVEMBER 23

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Foster The People

NOVEMBER 24

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Hanson

NOVEMBER 26

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

WIRRAL, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (0151 666 0000 – www.floralpavilion.com): Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings

NOVEMBER 27

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Professor Green

NOVEMBER 28

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

NOVEMBER 29

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): The Saw Doctors

NOVEMBER 30

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

DECEMBER 1

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

DECEMBER 2

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Professor Green

DECEMBER 3

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

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Example

DECEMBER 5

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Shed Seven

DECEMBER 6

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): The Rock Sound Riot Tour

DECEMBER 7

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Alio Blacc

DECEMBER 9

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Death in Vegas

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

DECEMBER 10

CHESTER, Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf (01244 390090 – www.telfordswarehouse.com): 24 Pesos

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

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven

DECEMBER 11

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Aloe Blacc

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Kate Rusby

DECEMBER 12

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

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

DECEMBER 13

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 709 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): Only Men Aloud

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

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

DECEMBER 14

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

DECEMBER 15

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Architects

DECEMBER 16

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

DECEMBER 17

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

JANUARY 15

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): All Time Low

JANUARY 17

LLANDUNDO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 – www.venuecymru.co.uk): Alfie Boe

JANUARY 21

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): All Time Low

JANUARY 27

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

FEBRUARY 24

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

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Spiritualized

APRIL 9

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

APRIL 10

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789 – www.liverpoolphil.com): The Osmond Brothers

APRIL 11

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

JUNE 15

MANCHESTER, MEN Arena (0870 169 6888 – www.men-arena.com): Blink 182

JULY 12

LIVERPOOL, Echo Arena, (0844 8000 400 – www.accliverpool.com): Blink 182