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 Apocalyptica
WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER Apocalyptica are made up of talented cellists and a drummer. Creating an unusual combination of metal with classical music, they come to the UK as part of a huge world tour. |
| www.apocalyptica.com |
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 Everlast
THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER Former House Of Pain member and Grammy Award winner Everlast comes to Liverpool following the release of his latest album 'Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford'.
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| www.myspace.com/theofficialeverlast |
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 Northern Empire Christmas Party Ft. The Troubadors
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER After an amazing tour of Japan The Troubadors return to Liverpool for the Northern Empire Christmas Party. Joining them for festive fun are My Auntie Sam, Jukebox Vandals, The Jolt and Scuba Steve and the Life Aquatics. Northern Empire has established itself as one of Liverpool's most popular live indie clubs, combining emerging talent and established artists with DJs spinning an electric riot of indie hits and beats. |
| www.myspace.com/thetroubadoursmusic |
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 Iglu & Hartly
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER - RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY 7TH OCTOBER - ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID With their debut album 'And Then Boom' scheduled for an autumn release, Los Angeles five piece Iglu & Hartly come to the U.K following rave reviews from the summer's festivals. |
| www.igluandhartly.com |
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 Amsterdam + Rain + Laura Critchley + The Trestles
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER Amsterdam take to the road for their first headline tour in over two years. 2008 has been a good year for the Liverpool six piece with their springtime release of their second album 'Arm in Arm' and collaboration with Elvis Costello. |
| www.amsterdam-music.com |
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 The Prodigy
SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER The Prodigy come to Carling Academies all over the U.K. performing a 6-date tour called the 'Invaders Academy Tour'. In their own words: 'We want to carry on that buzz with some smaller shows for the fans ahead of next years full-on album tour. Respect.' |
| www.theprodigy.com |
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 Sevendust
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER American metallers Sevendust hit the road after completing their seventh studio album 'Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow'. |
| www.sevendust.com |
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 From The Jam
TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler perform all of The Jam's greatest hits from their studio albums including 'That's Entertainment', 'Going Underground', 'A Town Called Malice', plus other Jam originals written by Foxton including 'Smithers Jones' and 'News of the World'.
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| www.fromthejam.net |
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 The Quireboys
TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER The Quireboys encapsulate the best of a rock 'n' roll generation. Since Sharon Osbourne signed the band in the late 80s, they have made their mark with thrilling live shows and songs of the most tempting vices. |
| www.quireboys.com |
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 The Dandy Warhols
WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER The Dandy Warhols come to the UK (via outer space!) to spread news of their latest album '…Earth To The Dandy Warhols…' |
| www.dandywarhols.com |
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 NME Rock & Roll Riot Tour Featuring Primal Scream
THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER Black out the windows, sound the alarm and take cover... Primal Scream are set to rampage through the U.K this winter as headliners of the notoriously anarchic NME Rock 'N' Roll Riot Tour! |
| www.nme.com |
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 The Lancashire Hotpots Xmas Show
SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER Comedy folk four piece The Lancashire Hotpots announce a Christmas show, set to feature some very special guests and the usual northern shenanigans. |
| www.myspace.com/thelancashirehotpots |
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 Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER Ben Ottewell takes a break from Gomez and prepares for a U.K tour this winter. Having contributed to five studio albums with the band, including the Mercury Music Prize winner 'Bring It On,' Ottewell is a class act that is set to bring a great show to Liverpool. |
| www.gomeztheband.com |
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 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band
THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER Michael Head, mostly known for his involvement in the band Shack, joins the Red Elastic Band for a solid show in Academy 2. Having achieved a core cult following, Michael, or Mick as he's commonly referred to, brings an acclaimed talent of songwriting that is impeccable in today's age. The band includes Phil Hartly (The Drellas) on bass and Stuart Carswell (Clinic/Owls) on drums. |
| www.michaelhead.co.uk |
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 Homecoming Liverpool Ft. The Rascals + The Hot Melts + The Jacs
SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER The Rascals return to their home city and have been quick off the mark in announcing their line up for Homecoming Liverpool. Fresh from a tour with Elliot Minor, The Hot Melts will appear alongside The Jacs whose 60s influenced sound has had a strong presence across the Liverpool music scene in 2008. |
| www.therascals.co.uk |
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 The Blackout
SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER Following a series of shows with Linkin Park around Europe, The Blackout hit the road on their biggest headline tour to date around the U.K. |
| www.myspace.com/theblackout |
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 The Coral
WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER (FOLLOWED BY AFTERSHOW FOR TICKET HOLDERS OVER THE AGE OF 18) After regularly conquering Leeds and Sheffield, Pet Sounds comes to Liverpool for one night only to present a New Years Eve special headlined by The Coral. The band released the cream of their back catalogue this year with 'The Singles Collection', demonstrating the strength of their songwriting and ability to produce classic hits. |
| www.pet-sounds.co.uk |
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 Roses Kings Castles
THURSDAY 8TH JANUARY Babyshambles drummer, fast-rising DJ and deft multi-instrumentalist Adam Ficek comes to Liverpool to play out barbed and bittersweet solo material under the moniker of Roses Kings Castles. |
| www.roseskingscastles.com |
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 John Wheeler aka Barley Scotch
TUESDAY 13TH JANUARY Singer and guitarist John Wheeler comes to Liverpool with a set of stories and a few songs from the mind of Hayseed Dixie – the band Wheeler is a member of under the guise of Barley Scotch. |
| www.hayseed-dixie.com |
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 Broadcast 2000
MONDAY 19TH JANUARY Broadcast 2000 is the creation of Devon born multi-instrumentalist Joe Steer. Check out their debut mini album 'Building Blocks' for beautifully arranged songs that are filled with charm. |
| www.broadcast2000.co.uk |
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 The Streets
THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY The Streets frontman Mike Skinner has been documenting the life of a twenty-something British male since 2001. Returning with a fourth album of adventures, The Streets announce a Liverpool date. |
| www.the-streets.co.uk |
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 We Are The Ocean
FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY We Are The Ocean mix ear pleasing hardcore with epic, soaring vocals. Following the success of their last tour, they return to Liverpool in the New Year. |
| www.wearetheocean.co.uk |
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 Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 Ft. Mindless Self Indulgence + Bring Me the Horizon + Black Tide + In Case of Fire
MONDAY 26TH JANUARY The Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 rolls into town with a monster line up headlined by shock rockers Mindless Self Indulgence. Following support slots for the likes of My Chemical Romance, the four piece put in an energetic performance alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Black Tide and In Case Of Fire. |
| www.kerrang.com |
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 Whole Lotta Led: Tribute to Led Zeppelin
SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY Whole Lotta Led are a sound-a-like as opposed to a look-a-like tribute band. They believe that the music comes first and wearing wigs and costumes can distract from what they are trying to achieve - which is to play some of the best music ever written. |
| www.wholelottaled.co.uk |
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 Reel Big Fish
WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY Reel Big Fish return with a U.K tour following the success of their 2007 album 'Monkeys For Nothin' and the Chimps For Free'. |
| www.reel-big-fish.com |
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 Emmy the Great
THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY Following numerous collaborations and support slots for the likes of Lightspeed Champion, Mystery Jets and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Emmy The Great showcases new material from her highly anticipated debut album 'First Love' in this intimate Liverpool show. |
| www.emmythegreat.com |
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 Metropolitans
WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY The winners of Juice FM's 'Next Big Thing' competition come to the Academy 2 stage in the new year, following support slots for the likes of The Rascals. |
| www.metropolitansband.com |
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 Das Pop
FRIDAY 20TH FEBRAURY Das Pop may appear just three parts Belgian and one part Kiwi, but they're much more. Their spirited guitar-pop is hummable, danceable and utterly infectious. Already championed by Parisian dance heroes Justice, Das Pop's live performance demonstrates their brilliance on the stage. |
| www.daspop.be |
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 Bellowhead
SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY After scooping the title of Best Live Act at the Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2005, 2007 and 2008, Bellowhead have certainly established themselves as an essential element of the British folk scene. |
| www.bellowhead.co.uk |
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 Rise Against
MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY After landing the opening slot on high-profile national tours and joining the Vans Warped Tour roster, Rise Against have emerged from the underground with a 12 date U.K tour. |
| www.riseagainst.com |
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 UK Guns N Roses
SATURDAY 7TH MARCH Through amazing talent and a stunningly accurate live show, UK Guns N' Roses have earned the title as one of the best tribute acts around. Following seven years of rigorous touring UK, the band have captivated sell-out audiences night after night, securing them a large and loyal fan base. |
| www.ukgunsnroses.com |
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 General Fiasco
TUESDAY 10TH MARCH After forming in early 2007, General Fiasco have been getting stuck into the live circuit having already supported The Wombats, The Pigeon Detectives and The Enemy as well as playing at a number of last summer's festivals. |
| www.generalfiasco.co.uk |
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 The Enemy
WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH The Enemy have been busy recording the follow up to their all-conquering debut album and announce their biggest tour to date to precede its release. |
| www.theenemy.com |
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 The Doors Alive
FRIDAY 24TH APRIL Recreating the very best of Jim Morrison and co., The Doors Alive celebrate all that was great about the legendary group. From 'Light My Fire' to 'Hello I Love You', expect all the classics in this Liverpool show. |
| www.thedoorsalive.com |
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 In Flames + Cancer Bats
FRIDAY 1ST MAY After the success of their last U.K tour and release of the album 'A Sense Of Purpose', In Flames return to headline the Carling Academy Liverpool. |
| www.inflames.com |
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