Gigs - 8/12/11

Dec 3 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

DECEMBER 8

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.pacificroad.co.uk): Fish

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

www.alexanderslive.com): Connie Lush and Blues Shouter

CHESTER, Shropshire Arms, Northgate Street: 01244 321194): Chubby Knuckles Disco

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

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

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): 24 Pesos and Fuschi4

DECEMBER 9

BIRKENHEAD, Pacific Road Arts Centre (0151 666 0000 - www.pacificroad.co.uk): Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes

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

LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street (0151 7609 3789 - www.liverpoolphil.com): The Bootleg Beatles

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Justice Tonight Campaign

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Shed Seven

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

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

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

TARVIN, George & Dragon: The Moo Cows

DECEMBER 10

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Gary Murphy

CHESTER, Shropshire Arms, Northgate Street: 01244 321194): Timmy Magic Disco

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

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

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

MANCHESTER, Ritz (0161 236 4355): The Drums

DECEMBER 11

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

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Dappy

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Ocean Colour Scene

MANCHESTER, Castle Hotel: Duologue

DECEMBER 12

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

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, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Dappy

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

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

DECEMBER 14

CHESTER, Shropshire Arms, Northgate Street: 01244 321194): Tommy Foxon Disco

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

MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall, Swan Street (0161 834 1786 - www.bandonthewall.org): Manchester Sing Out Gospel Choir and Picturehouse Choir

DECEMBER 15

CHESTER, Shropshire Arms, Northgate Street: 01244 321194): Chubby Knuckles Disco

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Architects

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

MANCHESTER, Matt and Phreds (0161 832 1111): Ed Harcourt

DECEMBER 16

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

OVERTON-ON-DEE, Village Hall: The Blues Band

DECEMBER 17

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Paul S

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

DECEMBER 18

MANCHESTER, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square (0161 833 9833 - www.royalexchange.co.uk): Thea Gilmore and John Bramwell

DECEMBER 22

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

DECEMBER 23

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

TARVIN, George & Dragon: Marc Curtis

WIRRAL, Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead (0151 666 0000 - www.bestguitarfest.com): Deaf School

DECEMBER 24

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Helen Horne

DECEMBER 31

CHESTER, The Ship Victory, George Street: Paul S

JANUARY 12

CHESTER, Alexander’s, Rufus Court (01244 340005 - www.alexanderslive.com): Paul Jones & Dave Kelly

JANUARY 14

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): A Winged Victory for the Sullen

JANUARY 15

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

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

JANUARY 16

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Christina Perri

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Various Cruelties

JANUARY 17

LIVERPOOL, The Kazimier: The Horrors

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

JANUARY 18

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): M83

JANUARY 21

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

JANUARY 22

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Never Shout Never

JANUARY 24

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Katherine Jenkins

JANUARY 25

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

JANUARY 27

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru (01492 872000 - www.venuecymru.co.uk): Kaiser Chiefs

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Panic! At The Disco

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

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Roots Manuva

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): The Secret Sisters

JANUARY 28

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): The Maccabees

SALFORD, The Lowry, Salford Quays (0843 208 6000 - www.thelowry.com): Laura White

JANUARY 29

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Four Year Strong

JANUARY 30

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Howler

JANUARY 31

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

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

FEBRUARY 1

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

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

FEBRUARY 2

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

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

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

FEBRUARY 3

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Big Country

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

FEBRUARY 4

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Big Country

SHREWSBURY, Severn Theatre: Theatre of Blues Festival

FEBRUARY 8

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

FEBRUARY 9

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Brand New

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

FEBRUARY 10

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): NME Awards

FEBRUARY 11

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): NME Awards

FEBRUARY 12

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Skrillex

FEBRUARY 13

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): NME Tour - Justice

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

FEBRUARY 14

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1(0844 477 2000): Skrillex

FEBRUARY 15

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Kerrang! Relentless Energy Tour

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): The Big Pink

FEBRUARY 17

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Kaiser Chiefs

MANCHESTER, Club Academy (0161 832 1111): Pulled Apart By Horses

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Ben Howard

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

FEBRUARY 18

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Kaiser Chiefs

FEBRUARY 20

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Michael Kiwanuka

FEBRUARY 22

MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz (0161 236 4355): Rodrigo y Gabriela

FEBRUARY 23

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Benjamin Francis Leftwich

FEBRUARY 24

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

FEBRUARY 25

MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute (0161 276 92350): Cold Specks

FEBRUARY 29

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

MARCH 2

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Rizzle Kicks

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

MARCH 5

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

MANCHESTER, Academy 2 (0161 832 1111): Mark Lanegan

MARCH 7

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): LMFAO

MARCH 9

MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge (0161 832 1111): Mayer Hawthorne

MARCH 10

MANCHESTER, Academy 3 (0161 832 1111): Boots Electric

MARCH 14

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

MARCH 15

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

MARCH 19

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

MARCH 24

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): You Me At Six

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): The Stranglers

MANCHESTER, Sankeys: Jaguar Skills

MARCH 25

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Spiritualized

MARCH 26

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

MARCH 28

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

MARCH 29

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

MARCH 30

MANCHESTER, Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green (08444 777 677): Noah and The Whale

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

MARCH 31

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

APRIL 5

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Orbital

APRIL 8

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

LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 1 (0844 477 2000): Orbital

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

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

APRIL 13

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

APRIL 20

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

APRIL 21

LIVERPOOL, University (0151 794 6868): Bombay Bicycle Club

APRIL 22

MANCHESTER, Academy (0161 832 1111): Little Comets

APRIL 28

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

MAY 11

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

JUNE 15

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

JUNE 29

MANCHESTER, Heatonn Park: The Stone Roses

JUNE 30

MANCHESTER, Heatonn Park: The Stone Roses

JULY 1

MANCHESTER, Heatonn Park: The Stone Roses

JULY 12

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