May 2007
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Johnny WinterTuesday 1st May @ 8pm
Johnny Winter Band + Support

The Lowry Salford
Legendary American Blues Guitarist

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The HussysTues 1 May @ 7.30pm
The Hussys

Manchester Academy
Pop with attitude

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Click for Tour DatesThursday 3rd May 2007 @ 8pm
Sam Brown

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Click for Tour DatesFriday 4th May 2007 @ 8pm
Sam Brown
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The HamstersFri 4th May at 7.30pm
The Hamsters
* Concert re-scheduled from October last year
Sheffield, The Boardwalk
Performing over 3,750 concerts in 20 years, with a mailing list exceeding 20,000 and a website which receives 1,000 visitors a day - the guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as our premier blues-rock attraction. Although normally primarily playing their own brand of material, tonight they’ll be delivering one of their rare JIMI HENDRIX and ZZ TOP shows, for which they are widely regarded as being the UK's leading interpreters.

The band's guitarist/singer Slim's been asked to appear in a new documentary about the Fender Stratocaster, titled 'Stratmasters', and it'll be released in the first half of this year. Other players featured in the film will be Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck, Chris Rea, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Robert Cray, David Gilmour, Rory Gallagher and others. 

"They’re fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio 2

"Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (apart from the real ZZ Top)” – The Times

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The Clone RosesSat 5th May at 7.30pm
The Clone Roses

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
The Clone Roses are now regarded as the UK's No. 1 tribute to the Stone Roses. They recreate the authenticity and vibe of a Stone Roses concert while playing all the hits you know and love - She Bangs The Drum, Waterfall and I Am The Resurrection are all in a set guaranteed to please fans old and new.

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Nick HarperSat 5th May at 7.30pm
Nick Harper

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
Son of legendary Roy Harper, Nick is at the forefront of a new generation of British acoustic performers. His writing has a consistent pop slant, but with an unexpected maverick undercurrent.

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Jan AkkermanSun 6 May @ 8pm
Jan Akkerman
The Lowry, Salford
Former Focus Guitarist

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Sun 6th May at 7.30pm
Complete Madness

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
Complete Madness specialise in the greatest hits of Madness with a Ska taste of Bad Manners and The Specials.

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Click for Tour DatesSunday 6th May 2007

Dirty RigMon 7th May at 7.30pm
Dirty Rig

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
screaming guitar solos and epic choruses

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Keith JamesThurs 10th May at 7.30pm
Keith James Plays Nick Drake

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
Singer/songwriter from Kent who specialises in the varied and often complicated songbook of Nick Drake.

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Click for Tour DatesSat 12th May at 7.30pm
Sam Brown

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Guns2RosesSat 12th May at 7.30pm
Guns2Roses

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
Guns 2 Roses have been playing together since 2002. These guys are the No1 GNR tribute in the country. Approved by various members of Guns N Roses, they even have original GNR drummer Steve Adler playing with them from time to time! Not only are they focused on reproducing the GNR sound better than anyone else, they are also mirror images of Axl and the boys, with stage performances down to the last detail.

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Click for Tour DatesSun 13th May at 7.30pm
Sam Brown

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Saxonmoved from 4th March
Monday 14th May at 7pm
Saxon
Manchester Academy
Classic New Wave of British Heavy Metal

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Click for Tour DatesTues 15th May at 7.30pm
Sam Brown

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The ZombiesWeds 16th May @ 7pm
The Zombies: Blunstone & Argent
+ support Darren Poyzer & Kevin Farrell

City Varieties, Swan St, Leeds.LS1 6LW
Led by Rod Argent on piano and Colin Blunstone on vocals, the band scored hits in the mid-1960s with 'She's Not There', 'Tell Her No,' and 'Time of the Season.' Although they never rose to the prominence of other British invasion bands, The Zombies are a favourite of music critics for their complex musical arrangements and vocal harmonies. Their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle is now considered one of the best of its time.

In 2006 the Zombies reformed and went on tour. Earlier in the year, one of the band's songs "This Will be Our Year," was featured in a Nike advertisement dedicated to Tiger Woods' late father.

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Carvin JonesClick for Tour DatesWeds 16th May @7.30pm
Carvin Jones

The Met, Market St, Bury. BL9 0BW
A rock blues hurricane, inspired by Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, who does a brilliant show with dazzling guitar and blues licks. Voted Top Blues Guitarist in Phoenix three years running. Carvin Jones is the nearest thing to Hendrix you are going to see!

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The MissionWeds 16 May @ 7.30pm
The Mission

Academy, UMU Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR
Major Goth Rock God Fathers.

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James BurtonWed 16th May at 7.30pm
James Burton & Billy Swan

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
James Burton a member of the Rock Hall of Fame is responsible for the famous guitar solo on Dale Hawkin's 'Suzie Q'. He played with Elvis from 1969 until his death in 1977 and has collaborated and recorded with Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Randy Newman, Buffalo Springfield and John Denver. He has continued to play Elvis's songs since 1998 in the fabulous arena tours 'Elvis in concert'.

Billy Swan has established himself as a recording artist with far reaching international appeal. His initial hit single "I Can Help" sold over one-million copies in Europe and over two million worldwide. Swan's debut Monument album was also entitled "I Can Help" received outstanding critical acclaim internationally along with the single.

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Click for Tour DatesThurs 17th May at 7.30pm
Sam Brown

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Dumpys Rusty NutsThurs 17th May at 7.30pm
Dumpy's Rusty Nuts

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
Biker-style 60s and 70s heavy rock boogie and blues rock from one of the hardest touring metal bands around.

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Carvin JonesClick for Tour DatesFri 18 May @7.30pm * note change of venue
Carvin Jones

The Kite Club, Riffs, Station Rd, Blackpool
Carvin Jones is the nearest thing to Hendrix you are going to see! A rock blues hurricane, inspired by Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, who does a brilliant show with dazzling guitar and blues licks. Voted Top Blues Guitarist in Phoenix three years running.

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Click for Tour DatesFri 18th May at 7.30pm
Sam Brown

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Jeff HealeyFri 18 May @ 7.30pm
Jeff Healey

Academy, UMU Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR
One of the most respected Blues frontmen & Guitarist.

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Glenn TilbrookFri 18 May @ 7.30pm
Glenn Tilbrook

The Picturedrome, Holmfirth
Squeeze Frontman singer-songwriter

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Click for Tour DatesSat 19th May @ 7pm
Sam Brown

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The ZombiesSat 19th  May at 7.30pm
The Zombies

+ support Darren Poyzer & Kevin Farrell
Sheffield, The Boardwalk
The Zombies had big hits with classic songs including She's Not There and Time Of The Season. Colin Blunstone's solo hits include Say You Don't Mind and Caroline Goodbye, and Rod Argent is famed for solo hits Hold Your Head Up and God Gave Rock & Roll To You.

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Joe JacksonWeds 23 May @7.30pm
Joe Jackson

The Plug, Sheffield
Highly rated piano driven singer-songwriter, Joe Jackson is probably best-known for the 1979 hit song "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", which still gets extensive FM radio airplay, and for his 1982 hit, "Steppin' Out". You may also remember however other classics such as 'Different For Girls' and 'Sad Song'.

He was a part of the trio of British-based artists that challenged the punk scene and brought a New Wave sound to the United States in the late 1970s, along with Elvis Costello and Graham Parker.

He was popular for his power-pop and New Wave sound early on before moving to more eclectic, though less commercially successful, pop/jazz/classical musical pieces.

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MagnumWeds 23 May @ 7.30pm
Magnum

Academy, UMU Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR
Classic Rock.

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Howard JonesWeds 23 May @ 7pm
Howard Jones

Waterside Arts Centre, Waterside Plaza, Sale. M33 7ZF
Electro pop Icon

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Glenn TilbrookThursday 24th May at 8pm
Glenn Tilbrook

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Glenn TilbrookFriday 25th May at 8pm
Glenn Tilbrook
Voice Of Squeeze

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Roy HarperFriday 25th May at 8pm
Roy Harper

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Roy HarperSaturday 26th May at 8pm
Roy Harper
Exeter Phoenix
Folk Icon

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Limehouse LizzySat 26th  May at 7.30pm
Limehouse Lizzy

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
The UK's hard working and best loved Thin Lizzy tribute band. Expect to hear the cream of Lynott & Co's live tracks, with some classic album songs thrown in as well.

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Joe JacksonSat 26th May @7.30pm
Joe Jackson

Pacific Rd Arts Centre, Birkenhead
Highly rated piano driven singer-songwriter, Joe Jackson is probably best-known for the 1979 hit song "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", which still gets extensive FM radio airplay, and for his 1982 hit, "Steppin' Out". You may also remember however other classics such as 'Different For Girls' and 'Sad Song'.

He was a part of the trio of British-based artists that challenged the punk scene and brought a New Wave sound to the United States in the late 1970s, along with Elvis Costello and Graham Parker.

He was popular for his power-pop and New Wave sound early on before moving to more eclectic, though less commercially successful, pop/jazz/classical musical pieces.

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The Other SmithsSat 26th May At 7.30pm
The Other Smiths

The Picture Drome, Holmfirth, Huddersfield
A tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths.

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Joe JacksonSun 27 May @7.00pm
Joe Jackson

Manchester Academy
Highly rated piano driven singer-songwriter, Joe Jackson is probably best-known for the 1979 hit song "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", which still gets extensive FM radio airplay, and for his 1982 hit, "Steppin' Out". You may also remember however other classics such as 'Different For Girls' and 'Sad Song'.

He was a part of the trio of British-based artists that challenged the punk scene and brought a New Wave sound to the United States in the late 1970s, along with Elvis Costello and Graham Parker.

He was popular for his power-pop and New Wave sound early on before moving to more eclectic, though less commercially successful, pop/jazz/classical musical pieces.

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ArenaSun 27th May at 7.30pm
Classic Rock Society presents: Arena

Sheffield, The Boardwalk
Hard progressive rock band founded in 1994 by Mick Pointer (Marillion) and Clive Nolan (Pendragon). Their acclaimed debut Songs From the Lions Cage has been followed by a string of releases which have confirmed Arena as one of the pillars of the rock community.

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nReal Boss HossMon 28th May 7.30pm
Real Boss Hoss

Sheffield, The Boardwalk

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