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Tuesday, 13 April 2010 |
Written by Stereoboard.com
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Comic Magicians, or ‘Evil Geniuses’ as described by David Letterman, Penn & Teller will be returning to the UK for the first time in 16 years to play 5 very special nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo this July.
For 35 years Penn & Teller have defied labels - and at times physics - by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. With sold out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV specials and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from Letterman to Leno, Friends to The Simpsons, contemporary comedy’s only team show no signs of slowing down.
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Tuesday, 13 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Australia's biggest band, Powderfinger, have announced that they will be no more following touring commitments this year, which includes their final UK & Ireland tour.
The Aussie rockers are set to hit the UK & Ireland next week for a 7 date tour.
Last Friday, media were welcomed to The Annandale Hotel in Sydney, where Powderfinger sat on the same stage they first performed on almost twenty years ago. Bernard Fanning read a statement on behalf of his fellow band members - Jon Coghill, John Collins, Ian Haug and Darren Middleton.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Country music legend and sidekick to comic-book, vampire-hunter ‘Blade’, Kris Kristofferson has announced two additional London dates to his upcoming UK and Ireland tour this summer.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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The trio that is Tom, Rich and Tim, or Keane as they are better known, are hitting the road for a series of UK and Ireland intimate club dates this summer.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Capital FM's Summertime Ball is set to return in 2010 with a stellar lineup to be announced over the coming weeks.
The one-day pop-a-thon party of the summer will take place at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday June 6th. Although the lineup is yet to be revealed, rumours are abound that Monster-Ball superstar Lady Gaga will top the bill with teenage Internet sensation Justin Bieber making his first UK performance to 55,000 screaming pop fans! Also rumoured to be on the 2010 bill are JLS, Rihanna, Pixie Lott and Black Eyed Peas.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Richard Ashcroft’s new band United Nations of Sound have confirmed their first ever live dates.
The former Verve frontman will kick off the European tour in Ancona, Italy on June 5th, followed by dates in France, Germany, and Holland, before climaxing with two UK shows in Manchester and London on June 15th and 16th.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Anthemic rockers Alter Bridge have announced their return to the UK this October.
The US band will tour the country in support of their forthcoming 3rd studio album.
After a hugely successful UK tour in support of their second album ‘Blackbird’ in November 2008, Alter Bridge - Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Philips have been extremely busy.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Next Saturday, the 17th of April, marks this year’s Record Store Day, an international celebration of independently-owned record shops. This annual event first took place two years ago in the US to promote the recognition of a diminishing trade and to strengthen the belief that such shops still have an important place in modern popular culture. The date has since spread to many other countries worldwide, including the UK, and has proved that people still seem to have a great fondness for small music retailers.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Bryony Clare
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Strolling on stage in his signature casual jeans and shirt, Noel Gallagher coolly poised himself on his stool, offered the audience a quick nod and hello before strumming into opening track It’s Good to Be Free. This man didn’t muck about, and rightly so. His charged audience were ready to soak up a setlist packed with classic B sides and fan favourites, the simple beauty of which was only too clearly emphasised by an acoustic delivery. There were no surprises, no showcased new tunes...just Noel and his masterpieces.
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Monday, 12 April 2010 |
Written by Matt Hamm
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Supergrass have announced that they are to split after 17 years together. In a statement, the Oxford band said: “Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years. We still love each other but, cliché notwithstanding, musical differences have led to us moving on”.
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Sunday, 11 April 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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One of the most popular tribute bands in the UK, The Complete Stone Roses, have announced an extensive tour of England, Scotland and Wales, set to kick-off later this year in October.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross from the multi-million selling Scottish group Deacon Blue, take to the road this summer with an all-star band, under the name McIntosh Ross.
After more than two decades in and out of Deacon Blue, Lorraine has launched a career as an actress, appearing as a regular character in the Scottish soap River City, the current BBC drama series Hope Springs, and in several feature films.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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One of the best-loved figures in rock, Melissa Etheridge, has announced she will play a show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire this summer.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Troll-shaped comedian and musician Bill Bailey is taking his new live show to the road this Summer, with a tour of remote north-west England, Scottish highlands and islands.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Confusion reigns this morning on the future of Pete Doherty's current band Babyshambles.
Newspapers today are reporting that Doherty had fired Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek and bassist Drew McConnell last week, while Doherty is now facing legal action from the pair.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Matt Hamm
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Hype can often ruin a band. Much like too much of a good thing; pile on heaps of praise and expectation upon the head of a new act, and the wheels can come off before they’ve even got into second gear. London trio We Have Band are one such collective. Winning Glastonbury Festival’s 2009 Emerging Talent Contest and creating a buzz the size of a giant 10 foot angry mutated bumblebee, the bar of anticipation has been raised for debut album WHB.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Hotly tipped Scottish four piece Kassidy have announced they will embark upon a UK & Ireland tour in May and June.
The Glasgow based indie-rockers, with renowned producer Jim Abiss (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Noisettes, Stereophonics) at the helm, are about to make a big splash in 2010.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Punk-legends the New York Dolls have paid tribute to the late-great punk pioneer Malcolm McLaren. The former Sex-Pistols manager suddenly passed away yesterday (April 8th) after his long fight with cancer.
The legendary rock band from New York City, say that they will dedicate their classic song “Jet Boy” to McLaren when they play their only UK concert of 2010 in London later this month.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Stereoboard.com
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TEENAGERSINTOKO release their debut album ‘Sacrifice’ and single ‘End It Tonight’ on 10th May 2010.
Recorded at Bryn Derwen studios deep in the welsh countryside with Faultline mainman and twice Mercury Prize nominated Bat For Lashes producer David Kosten; ‘Sacrifice’ draws together the most exciting subterranean music of the past thirty years. Sinister, crawling synths marry pulsing rhythms and screaming guitars.
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Friday, 09 April 2010 |
Written by Stereoboard.com
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Top UK comedian Bill Bailey will bring his popular stand up show to Ashton Gate Stadium - the home of Bristol City Football Club - on Tuesday, June 15th 2010.
The show will feature the performer's trademark mix of intelligent and surreal comedy with songs and musical interludes.
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