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 Kim Larsen
SATURDAY 10TH MAY Denmark's best selling rock/pop artist Kim Larsen and his band Kjukken will be performing a one off concert at Shepherds Bush Empire - come and party with the Danes!
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| www.kimlarsen.dk |
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 Art Beat Fest 08
SUNDAY 11TH MAY TSM London has the pleasure to invite you to the first Czech and Slovak art music festival in Great Britain. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend packed with art, music, dance and striking performance from Czech and Slovakia.
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| www.artbeatfest.co.uk |
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 Carlene Carter
MONDAY 12TH MAY - THIS SHOW HAS NOW MOVED TO DINGWALLS. ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID. REFUNDS AVAILABE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE This prodigal child of Country music royalty has been making a name for herself since her debut album in 1978. Thirty years on Carlene Carter proves that she's still a leading lady in the movement with her latest release, 'Stronger'. |
| www.myspace.com/carlenecartermusic |
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 OneRepublic
MONDAY 12TH MAY The Colorado five-piece rocketed to fame last year following the success of their first single 'Apologize'. Don't miss them in the UK this May. |
| www.onerepublic.net |
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 Shapeshifter
FRIDAY 16TH MAY New Zealand's finest purveyors of live dance music are an extraordinary spectacle you can't miss.
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| www.shapeshifter.co.uk |
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 Amy MacDonald
TUESDAY 20TH MAY Amy Macdonald was one of the success stories of 2007 and her reign at the top doesn't look like it will end anytime soon! |
| www.amymacdonald.co.uk |
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 Broken Social Scene
FRIDAY 23RD MAY Giving indie music a good kick up the backside, the 17 members of Broken Social Scene are a modern-day phenomena. Expect an experimental mix of anthemic pop-rock ensembles in one unforgettable show. |
| www.brokensocialscene.net |
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 Terrorvision
SATURDAY 24TH MAY Hailed as one of the most influential Brit-Rock bands of the past decade by the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Terrorvision return with their first set of dates since their 2005 tour. Hold on to your everything because the boys are back in town! |
| www.terrorvision.com |
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 Scouting For Girls
WEDNESDAY 21ST, THURSDAY 22ND, MONDAY 26TH & TUESDAY 27TH MAY - RESCHEDULED SHOWS - ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID Offering a unique take on life, London trio Scouting For Girls come armed with a bundle of tracks full of wit, warmth and bittersweet nostalgia. Their headline shows come packed with catchy anthems guaranteed to make you swoon.
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| www.scoutingforgirls.co.uk |
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 Gavin Degraw
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY Platinum selling singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw comes to London to give his fans a taste of his unique country pop sound.
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| www.gavindegraw.com |
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 Orchestra Baobab
FRIDAY 30TH MAY Orchestra Baobab are one of Africa's great iconic bands, creators of one of the world's most sublime and truly distinctive pop sounds. They return for a rare London show this May.
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| www.myspace.com/orchestrabaobabofficial |
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 Billy Franks
SATURDAY 31ST MAY Billy Franks - former frontman of 80's cult heroes The Faith Brothers - comes to Shepherds Bush Empire to showcase his new album 'The Turtledove Boutique'. His songwriting and barnstorming shows have been hailed by the likes of Bono, The Gallagher brothers and Peter Gabriel. |
| www.billyfranks.com |
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 Duffy
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE Duffy and her 6-piece band have announced more live dates for this year, following a sell out nationwide tour that begins next week. The Welsh songstress is one of the hottest tips for 2008 and her eagerly anticipated debut album 'Rockferry', is released on March 3rd.
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| www.myspace.com/duffymyspace |
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 Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
THURSDAY 5TH JUNE Their upcoming album 'Real Emotional Trash' sees Stephen Malkmus chalk up his fourth solo record, and his the second with The Jicks. Catch them in this special show as they celebrate its release.
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| www.stephenmalkmus.com |
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 Stephen Lynch
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE Multi-talented Stephen Lynch is an American stand up comedian, actor
and musician whose witty lyrics have won him fans worldwide. |
| www.stephenlynch.com |
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 Ali Campbell
SUNDAY 8TH JUNE Following the stunning success of his second solo album and an outstanding performance at the Royal Albert Hall the acclaimed UB40 frontman heads out on a full UK tour.
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| www.alicampbell.net |
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 Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
TUESDAY 10TH JUNE What began as an unlikely pairing has turned into one of the most interesting duo's to materialise in the past few years, as former Belle & Sebastian member Isobel Campbell and the husky Mark Lanegan return with their new album 'Sunday At Devil Dirt'. |
| www.isobelcampbell.com |
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 Estelle
THURSDAY 12TH JUNE London girl Estelle has taken the States by storm with her latest album and brings home her perfect blend of rap, funk, reggae and R&B this June.
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| www.estellemusic.com |
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 Sparks - 21Albums In 21 Nights
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE The Sparks Spectacular will be taking place in London in May and June 2008 - one album per night, played in its entirety, starting with 1971�s album Halfnelson and concluding with the brand new, as yet untitled, 21st album at Shepherds Bush Empire. |
| www.allsparks.com |
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 Morcheeba
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE With Manda on bittersweet live vocal duties, Morcheeba commenced their 2008 world tour in Washington. The pioneers of song-based dance music continue their journey with continental Europe shows fast selling out. |
| www.morcheeba.co.uk |
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 Craig David
TUESDAY 17TH JUNE Craig David announces his grand comeback with some intimate shows that see him present his best tunes since his 'Born To Do It' debut.
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| www.craigdavid.com |
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 Celtic Masters Ft. The BibleCodeSundays
FRIDAY 20TH & SATURDAY 21ST JUNE Born of the intense cultural pride, talent and pioneering spirit of London-Irish World Champion dancers, Conor Smith and John Carey, and award-winning Celtic fusion musicians The BibleCodeSundays, Celtic Masters brings the proud and often painful story of the Irish in Britain to the London stage. The cast features ex-lead dancers with 'Riverdance' and 'Lord of the Dance', an between them they have over 35 World Titles, 21 British National Titles, 20 American National and 15 All-Ireland titles. |
| www.celticmasters.com |
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 Tegan & Sara
MONDAY 23RD JUNE Identical twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin hit the road with their new album 'The Con'. Already a hit in the States, they fuse literate lyrics and infectious new wave pop.
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| www.teganandsara.com |
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 Buddy Guy
TUESDAY 24TH JUNE Internationally acclaimed, a Grammy winner and now an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, Guy has firmly cemented a blues legacy that places him squarely in the company of his heroes who came before.
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| www.buddyguy.net |
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 Ben Folds
WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE The piano wizard and lyrical master graces UK shores with a handful of live dates this summer.
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| www.benfolds.com |
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 Eddy Grant and The Frontline Orchestra - The Reparation World Tour
FRIDAY 4TH JULY Famed for classic tracks 'Electric Avenue' and 'I Don't Wanna Dance' amongst many others, the Caribbean icon Eddy Grant returns to the stage as part of a world tour. |
| www.eddygrant.com |
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 Jason Mraz
MONDAY 7TH JULY Jason Mraz returns with his highly anticipated third album 'We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things'. Don't miss the San Diego-based troubadour live this summer.
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| www.jasonmraz.com |
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 Band Of Horses
TUESDAY 8TH & WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY Not content with just one UK tour this year, Band Of Horses return to the UK for a handful of shows including two nights at the Shepherds Bush Empire. They have set the bar high when it comes to their live shows and are quite possibly one of the most passionate and truly memorable live bands around. |
| www.bandofhorses.com |
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 Ynqwie Malmsteen
FRIDAY 11TH JULY One of rock's premier virtuoso guitarists, his classical work for orchestra and solo electric guitar has earned him legendary status. |
| www.yngwie.org |
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 Fields Of The Nephlim
SATURDAY 12TH & SUNDAY 13TH JULY Metal Hammer are proud to present gothic rock pioneers Fields of the Nephilim for two nights only at Shepherd's Bush Empire. Featuring classics from their landmark back-catalogue, these very special shows will be the only UK appearance by the band this year. |
| www.fields-of-the-nephilim.com |
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 Robert Cray Band
THURSDAY 17TH JULY For thirty-plus years Robert Cray has laid down track after track of good-time, uptown, low-down blues. He’s won five Grammys and been nominated an astounding 13 times. Cray and band deliver a live sound that’s elegant and direct, searing and smooth. |
| www.robertcray.com |
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 Cornelius
SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST Cornelius is the brainchild of Japanese multi-instrumentalist Keigo Oyamada. This modern day Brian Wilson presents a show of spectacular visuals and an outstanding set of musicians.
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| www.myspace.com/corneliusofficial |
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 Big Star Ft. Robyn Hitchcock
THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST Continuing a reunion that started in the mid-90s and resulted in the acclaimed studio album In Space, now All Tomorrow’s Parties bring one of the most legendary rock and roll bands of all time back to London for a one off date at Shepherds Bush Empire. |
| www.bigstar.com |
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 Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes
FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER Southside Johnny emerged from America's Jersey Shore Sound with the likes of Bruce Springsteen in 1976, and has since influenced Bon Jovi amongst many others. Having toured since 2001 Johnny and The Asbury Jukes return to a loyal fan base this side of the pond. |
| www.southsidejohnny.com |
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 Julieta Venegas
SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER Multi-talented Julieta Venegas brings her Spanish language rock and pop to the stage following her Latin Grammy win.
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| www.julietavenegas.com |
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 The Orchestra (Former Members of ELO & ELO Part ll)
TUESDAY 7TH OCTOBER Former ELO and ELO Part II members are re-united by popular demand for an encore tour of the UK.
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| www.orchestra.fsworld.co.uk |
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 Sia
THURSDAY 9TH OCTOBER After climbing to fame as a guest vocalist with Zero 7, songbird Sia Furler heads out on a headline UK tour to showcase brand new tracks from her latest album 'Some People Have Real Problems'.
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| www.siamusic.net |
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 Heather Nova
MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER The Bermudian songstress is currently working on a new album and heads to the UK this October to showcase new material as well as classic tracks.
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| www.heathernova.com |
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 Jamie Lidell
THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER The master of electro-funk is back with a new album and a tour, both set to sell out fast. His last album was described as a summer soul classic so expect more sun-soaked anthems.
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| www.jamielidell.com |
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 Walter Trout
FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER From introspection to full blown rockin’ blues, Walter Trout’s music is always marked by his masterful songwriting, sturdy vocals, searing guitar work and ability to enhance the boundaries of his genre. |
| www.waltertrout.com |
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 The Courteeners
THURSDAY 23RD & FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER With debut album 'St.Jude' receiving high praise from both critics and fans, Manchester's latest heroes embark on a mammoth tour after they hit the summer's hottest festivals.
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| www.thecourteeners.com |
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 The Wonder Stuff
FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER The eight-legged beast that first crept around Britain's seedy venues over 21 years ago return to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's epic debut album 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine'. Hear the full album performed live in it's entirety alongside classic tracks and rarities.
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| www.thewonderstuff.co.uk |
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 Classic Legends Of Rock Ft. Martin Turners Wishbone Ash + The Groundhogs + Focus
SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Outstanding rock acts come together exclusively for this very special show with Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash performing alongside The Groundhogs and Focus. |
| www.wishboneash.com |
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 Fish
SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER Fish has returned with his critically acclaimed new album '13th Star'. The ex-Marillion frontman has achieved a high level of success during his 27 years in the music business and is proving he can still cut it.
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| www.the-company.com |
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 The Saw Doctors
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER Now in their 20th year, The Saw Doctors have just picked up a life time achievement title from the Meteor Ireland Music Awards. The Galway quintet are still going strong and selling out major venues across the world with their brand of 'country-punk'. |
| www.sawdoctors.com |
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 Delirious?
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER Christian rock band, Delirious? return to the stage with a performance that sees them play out new songs as well as old favourites, including the modern worship classic 'I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever'.
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| www.delirious.co.uk |
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