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| | | | |  | Michael McIntyre | | | Fri 17th Jul | | The comedy sensation of 2009 announces a surprise Liverpool show ahead of his massive arena dates. The Londoner's meteoric rise to fame took the comedy world by storm, scoring the fastest selling debut stand up DVD of all time. | | |
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| | | | |  | The Lotus Eaters | | | Sat 25th Jul | | Perhaps one of the most interesting new wave bands to emerge from the Liverpool music scene in the mid 1980's, more sophisticated, understated and folksy than the synthesized Euro disco of many of their contemporaries. | |
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| | | | |  | The Lightning Seeds  | | | Sun 26th Jul | | Liverpool's unsung hero, Ian Broudie, returns with members of The Coral as his backing band. Exquisite indie pop melodies with a dose of heartfelt sentiment on hits 'You Showed Me', 'Sugar Coated Iceberg', 'Change', 'What If...' and 'Lucky You' | |
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| | | | |  | John Lennon's in My Life | | | Sat 29th & Sun 30th Aug 2009 | | Mark McGann revisits the award-winning role that launched his successful career as an actor and musician in this unparalleled representation of John Lennon for International Beatle Week; celebrate the genius of the man and his music | | also see - BEATLES DAY - THE CONCERT - liverpool echo arena - 10 jul | also see - THE BOOTLEG BEATLES - liverpool philharmonic hall - 10 dec |
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| | | | |  | Quantic & Combo Bárbaro | | | Thu 3rd Sep 2009 | | Columbian based British DJ Will Quantic presents his new South American band of Barbarians who fuse the psychedelic, experimental and rhythmically rich sounds of Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean, with deep funk and soul elements | |
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| | | | |  | Soweto Gospel Choir | | | Sat 5th Sep 2009 | | Celebrating the powerful and inspirational tradition of African gospel music, the 26-member, multi Grammy Award-winning choir, draw on the best musical talents from the many churches and communities in and around Soweto | | also see - LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO - liverpool philharmonic - 3 nov |
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| | | | |  | Engelbert Humperdinck | | | Tue 8th Sep 2009 | | Popular crooner with sales in excess of 130 million records including 64 Gold albums, 24 Platinum albums, and 2 UK number singles, 'Release Me' and 'The Last Waltz, as well as hits 'There Goes My Everything' and 'A Man Without Love' | | also see - ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - manchester bridgewater hall - 11 sep |
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| | | | |  | Tango Fire | | | Sun 13th Sep 2009 | | Argentina’s hottest dance show features ten sensational dancers, one of Argentina’s finest singers and a quartet of brilliant young musicians, Quatrotango. This really is tango at its fiery best, raw yet sophisticated, sexy yet sensual. | | also - TANGO FIRE - manchester lowry - 20 sep |
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| | | | |  | Band Of The Royal Marines | | | Fri 19th Sep 2009 | | The band of the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre present a programme of music, through songs from the shows to the very best in popular pieces. They are supported by a top class soprano and the universally acclaimed Corps of Drums | |
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| | | | |  | Rob Brydon | | | Thu 1st Oct | | A modern legend of British stand-up comedy who's credits include Marion & Geoff, I'm Alan Partridge, The Keith Barret Show, Director's Commentary, and most recently his highly acclaimed performance as Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey. | | also - ROB BRYDON - liverpool philharmonic - 28 apr & manchester - 3 may |
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| | | | |  | The Waterson Family | | | Fri 2nd October 2009 | | A very rare chance to see the influential extended folk family of Norma Waterson, Mike Waterson, Ann Waterson, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, Eleanor Waterson, Rachel Straw, Maria Gilhooley, Oliver Knight and Saul Rose on one stage. | |
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| | | | |  | Curtis Stigers | | | Sat 3rd October 2009 | | Distinctive New York jazz saxophonist and vocalist famed for his 1990s hits 'I Wonder Why', 'You're All That Matters To Me', 'This Time' & 'Never Saw A Miracle' | | also see - CURTIS STIGERS - manchester bridgewater hall - 5 oct |
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| | | | |  | Classic Legends of Rock Tour 2009 | | | Focus | | | Wishbone Ash | | The Groundhogs | | Sun 4th October 2009 | | Three legendary rock bands live on one stage headlined by Dutch rockers with hits 'Sylvia' & 'Hocus Pocus' | |
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| | | | |  | Joe Brown | | | Fri 9th October 2009 | | All-round chirpy cockney skiffle star and highly rated guitarist who had 60's hits 'A Picture Of You', 'That's What Love Will Do', 'It Only Took A Minute', 'Nature's Time For Love' & 'Sally Ann' | | also see - The Billy Fury Story - liverpool empire - 23 aug |
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| | | | |  | David Gest | | | Sat 10th October 2009 (2 shows) | | My Life, The Musical Concert Extravaganza concert sees the TV reality star and music producer star joined by legendary acts. The full line up is to be announced, but brace yourself for appearances from some outstanding soul and disco artists | |
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| | | | |  | The Legendary Gypsy Queens & Kings | | | Mon 12th October 2009 | | Romanian brass demons Fanfare Ciocarlia star in this critically-acclaimed show of musical flamboyance, which offers a unique experience of the soul of Gypsy music | | also see - LEGENDARY GYPSY QUEENS & KINGS - manchester - 11 oct |
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| | | | |  | Joan Baez | | | Tues 13th October 2009 | | The political folk musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable as a singer/songwriter and as an activist on the front line of the civil rights movement. Her latest work truely reflects the momentous times in which we find ourselves. | |
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| | | | |  | The Celtic Tenors | | | Fri 16th October 2009 | | Matthew Gilsenan, Niall Morris, and James Nelson are all top rank classical singers who retain a love of their native folk music and are able to switch from lovely traditional ballads to beautiful Celtic hymns and good time Irish rabble-rousing | |
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| | | | |  | Richard Hawley | | | Sat 17th October 2009 | | Sheffield singer-songwriter who mines a rich vein of musical heritage that takes in everything from jazz to rockabilly and indie folk, complimented perfectly by his rich, deep voice, as on hit 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours' | | also see - RICHARD HAWLEY - manchester bridgewater hall - 2 oct |
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| | | | |  | Sharon Shannon Big Band | | | with Damien Dempsey | | Tues 20th October 2009 | | One of Ireland's foremost musicians, the legendary accordionist offers a wide range of exciting collaborations, both vocal and instrumental, taking in a breathtaking variety of musical styles, as demonstrated on the hit 'Galway Giirl' with Steve Earle | | also see - STEVE EARLE - manchester bridgewater hall - 10 sep |
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| | | | |  | Bryn Terfel | | | Thu 22nd October 2009 | | Described as the greatest living Welshman, with a voice as irresistible as his personality, the bass-baritone opera singer sounds as glorious in Welsh folksongs and showtunes as he does in the great operatic roles of Wagner and Mozart. | | also see - BRYN TERFEL - manchester bridgewater hall - 22 nov |
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| | | | |  | Alesha Dixon | | | Mon 26th October 2009 | | former Mis-Teeq star with r&b pop hits 'Breathe Slow', 'The Boy Does Nothing' & 'Lipstick' who became a household after appearaning on Strictly Come Dancing | | also see - ALESHA DIXON - manchester apollo - 30 oct |
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| | | | |  | Alistair McGowan | | | Tue 27th October 2009 | | The nation’s favourite impressionist and star of his own The Big Impression TV series embarks on his first, solo, stand-up tour in ten years. No make-up or costume changes… just one man, a microphone and an amazing multitude of voices | | also - ALISTAIR McGOWAN - manchester - 9 nov |
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| | | | |  | The Proclaimers | | | Weds 28th Oct 2009 | | Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, have enjoyed huge success across the globe. They have carved a niche for themselves with a pop folk mix resulting in hits '(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles' and 'Letter From America'. | | also see - THE PROCLAIMERS - manchester apollo - 10 oct |
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| | | | |  | The Orchestra | | | featuring former members of ELO & ELO II | | Fri 30th October 2009 | | The remaining 5 members of ELO II reunite to perform hits 'Don't Bring Me Down', 'Hold On Tight', 'Livin' Thing' & 'Mr Blue Sky' in tribute to Kelly Groucutt, who died in Feb | | also see - THE ORCHESTRA - manchester apollo - 4 nov |
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| | | | |  | Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club | | | Sat 31st October 2009 | | This fantastic 13 piece band features legends of Cuban music from the Buena Vista Social Club album and film. Be transported to the heat of Havana’s clubs and dancehalls. | | also see - ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB - manchester - 3 nov | also see - RY COODER - philharmonic hall - 11 jul |
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| | | | |  | Maximum Rhythm 'n' Blues featuring... | | | Alan Price Set | | | Zoot Money & Bobby Tench | | Chris Farlowe | | Maggie Bell | | Mon 2nd November 2009 | | legendary 1960's rock and blues bands live on one stage headlined by ex-Animals songwriter & star Alan Price | |
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| | | | |  | Ladysmith Black Mambazo | | | Tues 3rd November 2009 | | The intricate rhythms and harmonies of South Africa married to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical alchemy that, thanks to their work with Paul Simon, introduced them to a worldwide audience. | | also see - LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO - manchester - 4 nov | also see - SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR - liverpool philharmonic - 5 sep |
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| | | | |  | Bob The Builder | | | Thu 5th November 2009 (2 shows) | | 'Spuds Big Mess' see Bob celebrating his 10th Anniversary this year. Children will be mesmerised to see and sing along with Bob, and their favourite characters Wendy, Spud, Scoop, Dizzy and Scrambler. In this spectacular musical show. | | also see - TWEENIES LIVE - liverpool empire - 30 & 31 may | also see - LAYZTOWN LIVE - liverpool empire - 17 - 21 jun | also see - MILKSHAKE LIVE - liverpool empire - 1 & 2 sep |
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| | | | |  | Charlie Landsborough | | | Sun 8th November 2009 | | Highly acclaimed chart-topping, international singer/songwriter whose blend of easy-listening ballads, blues and country music, mixed with his wit and repartee, has produced a winning formula. | | |
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| | | | |  | The Saw Doctors | | | Thu 4th Dec 2009 | | The most successful Irish rock band since U2 offering a mix of acoustic rock with traditional folk on hits 'To Win Just Once', 'World Of Good', 'Small Bit Of Love', 'This Is Me' & 'The Green and Red of Mayo' | | also see - THE SAW DOCTORS - manchester apollo - 11 dec | also see - THE POGUES - liverpool echo arena - 15 jul |
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| | | | |  | Christmas with the Rat Pack | | | Mon 7th Dec 2009 | | Beat the winter blues with this special Christmas show celebrating the legends of the 20th Century, idols of the music industry, and superstars of the movies, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin with a 15-piece orchestra | |
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| | | | |  | The Bootleg Beatles | | | Thu 10th Dec 2009 | | The world's leading Beatles tribute band were formed in 1980 by the West End cast of the musical Beatlemania and became the first Western rock band to tour the U.S.S.R. They also appeared on top of the famous Apple Buildings. | | also see - THE BOOTLEG BEATLES - manchester apollo - 12 dec | also see - BEATLES DAY - THE CONCERT - liverpool echo arena - 10 jul | also see - JOHN LENNON'S IN MY LIFE - philharmonic - 29 & 30 aug |
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| | | | |  | That'll Be The Day | | | Fri 11th Dec 2009 | | Prepare to party this Christmas as the gang return with the hugely entertaining rock 'n' roll spectacular, featuring a line up of knockout Christmas hits from the 50s through to the 80s | | also see - THAT'LL BE THE DAY - manchester opera house - 27 oct |
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| | | | |  | Daniel O'Donnell | | | Fri 14th Dec 2009 | | Irish pop crooner who has scored some 19 singles and 17 album UK pop chart successes including 'Give A Little Love', 'The Magic Is There' & 'The Way Dreams Are' | |
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| | | | |  | Joan Armatrading | | | Mon 17th Apr 2010 | | Highly influential British folk artist who adds blues, soul and reggae to her repertoire which includes hits 'Love And Affection', 'Drop The Pilot' & 'Me Myself I'. She also sang backing vocals on Queen's 'Don't Lose Your Head' | | also see - JOAN ARMATRADING - manchester bridgewater hall - 4 may |
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