June 2006 - archived
Thursday
1st June at 7.30pm
Amy Wadge
Life Cafe, 23 Peter St,Manchester. M2 5QR
Singer-Songwriter.
"Amy is a ray of light one moment shot through with sorrow the next.
Her voice is amazing and it's suddenly clear why she's getting so much
recognition" - Big Issue
"The new Joni Mitchell,
with her distinctive voice and well-crafted songs" - London Evening
Standard
"A rangy, tough-but-tender voice" - Venue Magazine
"Deeply impressive" - Honk Magazine
"Pint sized poetess with Valley quaking voice. Her songs have a raw
vibrancy that suit her earthy voice and emotionally mature lyrics"
- Q magazine
www.amywadge.com
Venue Website: www.lifecafe.info
Tickets: www.ticketline.co.uk
or call 0161 832 1111
Tickets: £8 advance
Saturday
3rd June at 7.30pm
Aynsley Lister Band
At The Boardwalk,Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
'Reckoned by
many pundits to be one of the most exciting guitarists since Clapton at
his peak. Aynsley has youth, good looks, outrageous amounts of talent
and a record deal to boot.' (Kite Club)
www.aynsleylister.co.uk
Venue Website: www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £8 advance
Wednesday
7th June at 8pm
Eric Bogle &
John Munroe
At Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor LL57 2TL
Call 01248 351708
Thursday
8th June at 7.30pm
Fruteland Jackson
At The Boardwalk,Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
Fruteland is one of the few Americans dedicated to performing and preserving
acoustic blues in its various styles (traditional or contemporary). From
field hollers and work songs to Delta and Piedmont styles. Fruteland is
a singer/songwriter and educator who performs at blues festivals, cultural
centers and clubs worldwide. His songs range from blues ballads to folk
and gospel standards and what he refers to as "Baby-Boomer"
blues. Many of his original works combine contemporary themes played in
the spirit of early blues musicians in the classic styles. Fruteland calls
himself a blues activist and oral historian promoting awareness through
education by conducting Blues in the Schools programs. "Mr. Fruteland,"
as he is known by students range from the exceptional to the emotionally
challenged and the high risk students as well as the economically depressed
areas who have participated in his Bluz in the Hood program and another
called Trading Handguns for Harmonicas.
www.fruteland.com
Venue Website: www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £8 advance
Friday
9th June at 7.30pm
Toots & The Maytals
The Academy, MUSU, Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR
Classic Reggae
www.tootsandthemaytals.com
Venue Website: www.manchesteracademy.net
Tickets: www.ticketline.co.uk
or call 0161 832 1111
Tickets: £18.50 advance
Saturday 10th
June at 8pm
Stairway To Zeppelin
at The Hall For Cornwall, Truro
Totally authentic Led Zep show
www.stairwaytozeppelin.com
venue website: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
call: 01872 262466
Friday
16th June at 7.30pm
Puressence
At The Boardwalk,Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
One of the best and most original
bands to emerge from the Manchester scene.
www.puressence.co.uk
Venue Website www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £10 advance
Saturday
17th June at 7.30pm
Pendragon
At The Boardwalk,Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY PRESENTS
One of the 80s British new wave of progressive rock, building on a cult
following to maintain their position as one of UK's best loved prog bands
www.toffrecords.com/pendragon
Venue Website: www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £15 advance
Saturday
17th June at 8.00 p.m.
Think Floyd
At Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor LL57 2TL
Call 01248 351708
Tuesday
20th June at 7.30pm
Strawbs Electric
At The Boardwalk,Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
'The founding fathers of British folk rock' in existence now for 30 years
with about 20 personnel changes in that time including such luminaries
as Rick Wakeman and Sandy Denny. Now playing mostly acoustic sets of classic
numbers, The Strawbs are Dave Cousins on guitar, dulcimer and vocals,
Dave Lambert on guitar and vocals, and guitarist Brian Willoughby.
www.acousticstrawbs.co.uk
Venue Website: www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £14 advance
Thurs
22nd June at 7.30pm
Gutter Brothers
At The Boardwalk,Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
The Loudest Skiffle band in history
www.gutterbrothers.co.uk
Venue Website: www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £10 advance
Fri
23 June at 7.30pm
Bob Mould
At The Academy, MUSU, Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR
A strident rock
artist in past years, former Husker Du & Sugar main man
www.bobmould.com
Venue Website: www.manchesteracademy.net
Tickets: www.ticketline.co.uk
or call 0161 832 1111
Tickets: £12.50 advance
Saturday
24th June at 7.30pm
The Alarm
at Academy 3, UMU Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR
Mike Peters and Co
www.thealarm.com
+ The Salford Jets www.salfordjets.com
+ Darren Poyzer www.poyzer.com
Venue Website: www.manchesteracademy.net
www.ticketline.co.uk
or call 0161 832 1111
Tickets: £15 advance
Saturday
24th June at 8.00 p.m.
Commitments Too
At Theatr Gwynedd, Bangor LL57 2TL
Call 01248 351708
Sunday
25th June at 7.30pm
Lisa Mills
At The Boardwalk,Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
Missippissi blues songwriter snapped up by Robert Plant's management company.
“When Lisa Mills opens her mouth to sing, the words that follow
become irrelevant in the wake of her compelling bluesy delivery.”
That’s how one writer for The Mississippi Press described Lisa’s
incredible talent and passion for music. She has the extraordinary ability
to evoke a landslide of emotions with her entrancing performances.
www.lisamills.com
Venue Website: www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £8 advance
Wednesday
28th June at 7.30pm
Dennis Rollins Badbone Co
At The Boardwalk, Snig Hill. Sheffield. S3 8NA
Best known
for his work with Courtney Pine and the Jazz Warriors, Dennis Rollins
brings a unique and exciting approach to the trombone in a repertoire
of groove-based, funky dance music with jazz overtones.
www.dennisrollins.com
Venue Website: www.theboardwalklive.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call 0870 145 1207
Tickets: £8 advance
Friday
30 June @7pm
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band
The Lowry, Salford Quays, Salford. M5 2AZ
R&B
www.genowashington.com
Venue Website: www.thelowry.com
Ticket: 0161
876 2000
Tickets: £15
The
Gig Cartel
www.thegigcartel.com
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