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Gig review: THE TUBES – Club Academy, Manchester, 8 October 2016
Interview/news item We’re being spoilt. Legendary San Francisco shock rockers The Tubes don’t play a gig in the UK for over 10 years and then we get two tours almost within the space of a year. If the Mondo Pulp … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 October 2016, AOR, Club Academy, Fee Waybill, gig, Manchester, review, rock, satire, The Tubes
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Gig review: GLENN HUGHES, Club Academy, Manchester, 29 October 2015
Get Ready to ROCK!’s Pete Feenstra chatted to Glenn Hughes shortly before the start of his UK tour in October 2015. This hour special includes a selection of tracks from Glenn’s solo and band/project albums. He’s a real trooper is … Continue reading
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Tagged 29 October 2015, Club Academy, Deep Purple, Doug Aldrich, gig, Glenn Hughes, hard rock, interview, Jared James Nichols, Manchester, review, rock, Trapeze, Whitesnake
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Gig review: THE TUBES – Club Academy, Manchester, 8 August 2015
I really hope The Tubes don’t leave it another decade before their next UK tour. I mean the 50th anniversary will be in 2025 and their oldest member will be nearly 80. The band have always had a soft spot … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 August 2015, AOR, Club Academy, David Medd, Fee Waybill, gig, Manchester, melodic rock, Prairie Prince, punk, Quay Lewd, review, Rick Anderson, rock, Roger Steen, The Tubes
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Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – Club Academy, Manchester, 22 November 2013
Tonight was always going to be a special night, back in Manchester for the first time since The Temperance Movement (TTM) won “Best New Band” at the planet rock awards and also the last night of their current tour. What … Continue reading
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Tagged 22 November 2013, Club Academy, gig, Joshua James, Manchester, review, rock, Temperance Movement
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