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AMON AMARTH
ARCH ENEMY 8 pm—8 : 45 pm Will To Power Tour Death Metal Band from Sweden originally a super-group formed in 1995 Band Members Alissa White Gluz Vocals ex.ex.ex. Michael Amott Guitar/ Keyboards B/V ex.ex.ex. Daniel Eriandsson Drums/ Keyboards ex.ex.ex. Sharlee D’Angelo Bass B/V ex.ex.ex. Jeff Lomis Guitar/ Keyboards B/V ex.ex.ex. Intro Set Flame At… Read more
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BLIND GUARDIAN
02 RITZ MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY MAY 18th 2016. SUPPORT GLORYHAMMER Gloryhammer is a British Power Metal Band Founded by Keyboardist Christopher Bowles Lead Vocalist of the Band Alestorm. Each Member of the Band represents a Character in the story concept . Band members appears on stage in Armour & Costumes to Represent their Respective Characters Years… Read more
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TODD RUNDGREN’S
THE RITZ MANCHESTER SUNDAY JUNE 9th 2013 OFFICAL STATE VISIT TOUR Todd Harry Rundgren Born June 22nd 1948 Age 76 Philadelphia Pennsylvania US . Is an American Musician , Singer , Songwriter & Record Producer who has performed a diverse range of styles as a Solo Artist & as a member of the Bands Nass… Read more
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DANIEL O’ DONNELL
BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE SATURDAY 4th MAY 2024. Daniel Francis Noel O’ Donnell MBE Born 12th September 1961 in Kincasslagh County Donegal Ireland Age 62 . Is a Singer Song- writer , Television Presenter & Philanthropist. Years Active 1980 – 2024 . Genres Country , Easy Listening & Folk . As a youngster Daniel Performed in… Read more
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DOLLY PARTON
M.E.N. ARENA MANCHESTER SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2011. BETTER DAY TOUR 2011. The Better Day Tour World Tour was the Tenth Concert Tour by American Recording Artist Dolly Parton Visiting North America , Europe & Australia the tour supported her 41st Studio Album Better Day (2011) with nearly 275,000 Tickets sold & an overall gross of… Read more
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A CERTAIN RATIO
BOOTLEG SOCIAL BLACKPOOL SATURDAY 27TH APRIL 2024. SUPPORT ELLEN BETH ABDI Ellen Beth Abdi Singer / Songwriter / Musician as a Graduate from the Royal Northern College Of Music. A Born & Bred Mancunian is Cultivated her own Brand of Wonky Soul Infused Pop . She has been a stalwart of the Manchester Music Scene… Read more
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TINA TURNER.
ME/N ARENA MONDAY 30th MARCH 2009 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR. TINA ! 50th Anniversary was the Eleventh & Final Concert Tour by Singer Tina Turner . It was the First Tour by Tina in Eight Years following her Record Breaking ” Twenty Four Seven Tour ” The Trek marked the Singers 50th Year In Music since… Read more
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DEATHSTARS
MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3 MONDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2014. Deathstars are a Swedish Industrial Metal Band from Stromstad Sweden . Formed in 2000. The Group are noted for their Dark Horror Themed Lyrics Pessimistic & Misanthropic social commentary Distinctive Trademark Face Paint , Dark Stage Uniforms & Physical Appearances that correspond to Gothic Fashion . They have… Read more
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SHANIA TWAIN LIVE DALLAS
FROM MY DVD COLLECTION ARTISTS AROUND THE WORLD DALLAS REUNION ARENA SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12th 1998. COME ON OVER TOUR 1998. The Come On Over Tour was the Debut Concert Tour by Canadian Singer Song-writer Shania Twain Visiting North America ,Australia & Europe . The Tour supported of her Third Studio Album Come On Over (… Read more
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THE SCRIPT FREEDOM CHILD TOUR
EMPRESS BALLROOM BLACKPOOL WEHNESDAY AUGUST 30th 2017. The Script are an Irish Rock Band Formed in 2001 in Dublin Ireland by Lead Vocalist & Guitarist Danny O’ Donoghue , Lead Guitarist Mark Sheehan & Drummer Glen Power . The Band moved to London after Signing to Sony Label Group Imprint Phonogenic & Released their Debut… Read more
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JIMMY WEBB THE GLEN CAMBELL YEARS.
ROYAL NORTHER COLLEGE OF MUSIC MANCHESTER MON. 12th SEP.2016 . Jimmy Layne Webb ( Born August 15th 1946 Age 77 at Elk City Oklahoma US. Origin Laverne Oklahoma US. . Is an American Songwriter , Composer & Singer & Pianist . He achieved success at an early age winning the Grammy Award for Song of… Read more
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MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK.
53 DEGEES PRESTON FRIDAY 19th JULY 2013. Michael Schenker is a German Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Guitarist who began his career as the Lead Guitarist in the Scorpions & UFO since his Second Departure from Scorpions in 1979 . He has primarily focused on his own Eponymous Bands , mainly The Michael Schenker Group… Read more
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WHITESNAKE FOREVERMORE TOUR
02 APOLLO MANCHESTER FRIDAY 17th. JUNE 2011. Whitesnake are a British Hard Rock Band originally from London . Formed in 1978 . The Group originally consisted of Vocalist David Coverdale , Guitarists Micky Moody & Bernie Marsden , Bassist Neil Murray , Drummer Dave Dowle & Keyboardist Brian Johnston . History ( 1978 -1986 )… Read more
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FOREIGNER 2014 TOUR.
02 APOLLO MANCHESTER THIRSDAY 3rd APRIL 2014 Foreigner is an American Rock Band from New York City Formed in 1976 . The Group Originally included Lou Gramm Lead Vocalist. Mick Jones Lead Guitarist / Keyboardist & Vocalist . Ian Mc Donald Rhythm Guitarist & Woodwind Player , Ed Gagliardi Bassist , Dennis Elliott Drummer &… Read more
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JOURNEY ECLIPSE TOUR
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA WEDNESDAY 8th JUNE 2011 Journey is an American Rock Band from San Francisco California formed by former members of Santana , The Steve Miller band Band & others in February 1973 as the Golden Gate Rhythm Section . The Group was renamed Journey in the Summer & Originally included Keyboardist &… Read more
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THE DEAD WEATHER
MANCHESTER ACADEMY ONE Monday 19th OCTOBER 2009. HOREHOUND TOUR. The Dead Weather is an American Rock Supergroup Formed in Nashville Tennessee in 2009 . They decided to form the Band with Mosshart as there Lead Singer , Lawrence on Bass , Fertita on Guitar & Keyboards & White on Drums . White claims he wanted… Read more
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MARMOZETS
MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3 MONDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2015. The Marmozets are an English Rock Band from Bingley Yorkshire England . Marmozets signed to Road Runner Records in October 2013 & released their Debut Studio Album The Weird & Wonderful Marmozets on the 29th September 2014 . Their Second Studio Album Knowing What You Know Now was… Read more
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SEAL
THE BRIDGEWATER HALL MANCHESTER FRIDAY 1st July 2016. Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel Born 19th February 1963 age 61 at St Marys Hospital in Paddington London to a Nigerian Mother Adebisi Ogundeji & a Afro Brazilian Father Francis Samuel . He was raised by a Foster Family in Westminster London . He received a… Read more
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LED ZEPPELIN BLAST FROM THE PAST
PRESTON PUBLIC HALL TUESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 1971. UK. WINTER TOUR 1971. Led Zeppelin were an English Rock Band Formed in London 1968. The Group Comprised of Vocalist Robert Plant . Guitarist Jimmy Page , Bassist & Keyboardist John Paul Jones & Drummer / Percussionist John Bonham . With a heavy Guitar -driven sound , they… Read more
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES
02 RITZ MANCHESTER THURSDAY APRIL 14th 2016. UNDER MY SKIN TOUR Nothing But Thieves are a British Rock Band formed in 2012 in Southend On Sea Essex . Consisting of Lead Vocalist & Guitarist Conor Mason , Guitarist Joe Langridge Brown , Guitarist & Keyboards Dominic Craik , Bassist Philip Blake & Drummer James Price… Read more
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HEY VIOLET
SOUND CONTROL MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY MAY 10TH 2017. FOM THE OUTSIDE TOUR Hey Violet is an American Pop Rock Band from Los Angeles California Formed in 2008 as Cherri Bomb while it members were still in middle School . The Band was originally an all female Hard Rock Group. Consisting of Julia Pierce Lead Vocals &… Read more
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MOSTLY AUTUMN
MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3. FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER 2014. DRESSED IN VOICES TOUR. Mostly Autumn are an English Rock Band from York North Yorkshire England . The Group formed in 1995 & have build their Reputation through constant Touring never signing to a Major Label. They produced Music heavenly influenced by 1970s Progressive Rock. According to the… Read more
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GIRLS ALOUD OUT OF CONTROL TOUR
MANCHESTER E/N ARENA 24th APRIL 2009 The Out Of Control Tour was the Fifth Concert Tour by British Irish Girl Group . It supported their Fifth Studio Album Out Of Control . Girls Aloud are an English – Irish Girl Group that was created through the ITV Talent Show Popstars The Rivals in 2002 .… Read more
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PANIC ROOM START THE SOUND TOUR
SOUND CONTROL MANCHESTER SUNDAY 3rd APRIL 2016. Panic Room is a Welsh Progressive Rock Band Founded by former Karnataka Band Members Paul Davie , Jonathan Edwards , Gavin Griffiths & Ann Marie Holder along with Bassist Alun Vaughan in 2006 . Panic Room released their Debut Studio Album Visionary Position early 2008 . Their Second… Read more
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LONDON GRAMMAR
02 APOLLO MANCHESTER FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER 2017. London Grammar are an English Indie Pop Band formed in Nottingham in 2009. Their Debut Studio EP. Metal & Dust was Released in February 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings . While their Debut Studio Album If You Wait was Released a few months later in September .… Read more
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10CC UTIMATE GREATEST HITS TOUR.
BRIDGEWATER HALL MANCHESTER 19TH MARCH 2024 SUPPORT PAUL CANNING. Paul Canning is a Very Talented Based Manchester Vocal / Guitarist & Songwriter. Do check him out you will be amazed . 0utstanding Vocals. SONG 1. Bandwagon ex. ” Give me a Tea Shirt ” ” Give me a Bandwagon. ” Riding a long in a… Read more
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND.
OLD TRAFFORD FOOTBALL GROUND MANCHESTER WED. 28th MAY 2008. Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen ( Born September 23rd 1949 Long Beach New Jersey U.S. is an American Singer / Songwriter & Guitarist . Is nicknamed The Boss . He has released 21 Studio Albums during a career spanning Six Decades most of which featured his Backing… Read more
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JETHRO TULL
CARLING APOLLO MANCHESTER TUESDAY 23rd MARCH 2010. UK & EUROPE TOUR 2010 Jethro Tull are a British Rock Band Formed in Blackpool Lancashire In 1967 . I saw them on 14th March 1971 at Blackpool Opera House Doing Aqualung Tour with Support From Steeleye Span . Initially playing Blues Rock & Jazz Fusion . The… Read more
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RORY GALLAGHER BLAST FROM PAST
BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE DECEMBER 5TH 1974 TOUR TATTOO. William Rory Gallagher Born 2nd March 1948 in Ballyshannon County Donegal Ireland . Origin Cork Ireland was an Irish Musician & Songwriter & Amazing Guitarist . He is known for his Virtuosic Style of Guitar Playing & is often referred to as the Greatest Guitarist you’ve never… Read more
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GENESIS BLAST FROM PAST.
THE GREAT HALL LANCASTER UNIVERISTY SAT. FEBRUARY23rd 1973 FOXTROT TOUR. Genesis are an English Progressive Rock Band formed at Charterhouse School Godalming Surrey in 1967 . The Bands longest existing & most Commercially successful Line Up Consisted of Keyboardist Tony Banks , Bassist & Guitarist Mike Rutherford ( Also in Mike & The Mechanics )… Read more
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QUEEN A BLAST FROM THE PAST
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9th 1974. SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR. Queen are a British Rock Band Formed in London in 1970 by Freddy Mercury Lead Vocals & Piano . Brian May Lead Guitar / Acoustic & Vocals , Rodger Taylor Drums / Percussion & Vocals . Later joined by John Deacon Bass & Vocals .… Read more
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MAVIS STAPLES
BRIDGEWATER HALL MANCHESTER MONDAY 14th APRIL 2008. DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI TOUR. Mavis Staples ( Born July 10th 1939 ) ( Age 84. ). In Chicago Illinois US. Years Active ( 1950 – 2024 ) . Is a Rhythm & Blues Singer & Civil Rights Activist. She rose to Fame as a Member of Her Family… Read more
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JUNGLE
ALBERT HALL MANCHESTER THURSDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2015. Jungle is a British Electronic Music Project founded in 2013 by London Based Producers Josh Lloyd Watson & Tom Mc Farland & Lydia Kitto is also a member (2019 -2024 ) Jungle have released Four Studio Albums Debut Studio Album Jungle ( 2014 ) which was shortlisted for… Read more
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EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS.
MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL THURSDAY 19th JULY 2012. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros was an American Folk Rock Band Formed in Los Angeles California in 2005 . The Group was led by Singer Alex Elbert . The bands name based on a Storey Elbert wrote in his youth, about the Messianic Figure Edward Sharpe . Drawing… Read more
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MOTT THE HOOPLE
02 APOLLO MANCHESTER SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2013. Mott The Hopple where an English Rock Band formed in Herefordshire Originally named Doc Thomas Group . The Band changed the Name after signing with Island Records in 1968. The Bands Albums at the beginning of the 1970s but Failed to find any Success & on the verge… Read more
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30 SECONDS TO MARS
MANCHESTER EVING NEWS ARENA SAT. 20th FEBRUARY 2010 INTO THE WILD TOUR. Thirty Seconds To Mars ( Commonly Stylized as 30 Seconds To Mars ) Is an American Rock Band from Los Angeles California formed in 1998 The Band consists of Brothers Jared Lelo Lead Vocals / Bass / Guitar / Keyboards & Shannon Leto… Read more
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PAUL MC CARTNEY
ON THE RUN TOUR MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA MON. 19th DECEMBER 2011. The Current Band has been Together Longer any of Mc Cartney’s other Bands including The Beatles & Wings . This Band has just git better with Age. Sir James Paul Mc Cartney CH MBE ( Born 18th June 1942 ) (Age 81) Liverpool… Read more
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BILLY JOEL IN CONCERT
EVENTIM MANCHESTER ARENA TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER 2013. William Martin Joel Born May 5th 1949 ( Age 74 ) New York City US. Billy Joel is an American Singer / Songwriter & Pianist commonly Nicknamed The Piano Man after his Signature 1973 Song of the same name . Joel has had a successful Music Career as… Read more
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KIEFER SUTHERLAND
ALBERT HALL MANCHESTER THURSDAY JUNE 28th 2018. RECKLESS TOUR. Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland Born 21st December 1966 London England . Is a Canadian Actor & Musician . He is best known for his starring Role as Jack Bauer in the Fox Drama Series 24. ( 2001 -2010 -2014 for which he won… Read more
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BRITNEY SPEARS CIRCUS TOUR
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENS WEDNESDAY 17th JUNE 2009. The Circus Tour starring Britney Spears commonly referred to as the Circus. Tour was the Seventh Concert Tour by American Entertainer . It was Launched in Support of her Sixth Studio Album Circus ( 2008 ) Rumours of a Tour Arouse as early as October 2007 .… Read more
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THE HOOSIERS
MANCHESTER CARLING APOLLO SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2008. The Hoosiers are an English Pop Rock Band Formed in Indianapolis Indiana US. in 2003 . Their first Single Worried About Ray reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in July 2007. While their Debut Studio Album The Trick Of Life reached number One on the UK… Read more
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MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
MANCHESTER E/V ARENA FRIDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2011. My Chemical Romance is an American Rock Band from Newark New Jersey U.S.A. Debut Studio Album I Brought You My Bullets, you brought me your Love ( 2002 ) Band Formed in 2001 & there Second Studio Album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge ( 2004 ) 3rd Studio… Read more
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MILEY CYRUS LIVE
MANCHESTER E/N ARENA MONDAY 28TH DECEMBER 2009. WONDER WORLD TOUR 2009. The Wonder World Tour was the Second Concert Tour by American Singer / Songwriter & Actress Miley Cyrus . The Tour was held in Support of her second Studio Album Breakout ( 2008 ) & First Time Extended Play E.P. The Time Of Our… Read more
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FRANKIE VALLI &THE FOUR SEASONS
MANCHESTER ARENA SUNDAY 01 JULY 2012 Francesco Stephen Castelluccio ( Born May 3rd 1934 age 89 ) to an Italian Family in the First Ward of Newark New Jersey U.S. Better known by his stage name Frankie Valli is an American Singer , known as Frontman of the Four Seasons beginning in 1960 . He… Read more
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AN EVENING W/ PETER FRAMPTON
FCA 35 TOUR. Peter Kenneth Frampton ( Born 22nd April 1950 ( Age 73 ) Beckenham Kent England . Peter Frampton is an English -American Guitarist , Singer ,Song Writer who rose to prominence as a member of the Rock Bands Herd & Humble Pie . & later in his Career Frampton found significant success… Read more
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GLEE LIVE 2011 TOUR
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA WED. 22nd JUNE 2011. Glee is a Musical Comedy – Drama Television Series aired on Fox in the United States for Six Seasons from 2009 – 2015. It focuses on High School Glee Club New Directions Competing in the show Choir Competition Circuit while it’s Members Deal with Relationships , Sexuality… Read more
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ERIC CLAPTON
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA THURSDAY 14th MAY 2009. Eric Patrick Clapton CBE ( Born 30th March 1945 ) Ripley Surrey England . Eric Clapton is an English Rock & Blues Guitarist & Singer & Songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful & influential Guitarist in Rock Music . He is ranked Second… Read more
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BLOC PARTY
EMPRESS BALLROOM BLACKPOOL FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2009. TOUR BLOCTOBER. Bloc Party are an English Rock Band that was Formed in London in 1999 by Co Founders Kele Okereke & Russel Lissack a few changes over the years . Their Brand of music , whilst rooted in Rock retains elements of other Genres such as Electronica… Read more
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RADIO GA GA
BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE THURSDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2024. ULTIMATE TRIBUTE BAND TO QUEEN This amazing Tribute Band to Queen called Radio Ga Ga & comprises of Mark Sanders as Freddy Mercury , Richard Ashford as Brian May , Michael Richards as Roger Taylor , Jon Caulton as John Deacon & Ben Parkinson on Piano . Each… Read more
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YES IN THE PRESENT TOUR.
MANCHESTER APOLLO SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2009. YES. Are an English Progressive Rock Band Founded By Lead Singer Jon Anderson , Bassist Chris Squire , Guitarist Peter Banks , Keyboardist Tony Kaye & Drummer Bill Bruford . Formed out of Psychedelic Rock Band Mabel Greer’s Toyshop in 1968 . Their have been Quite a lot of… Read more
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ROCK THE GARDENS
BLACKPOOL EMPRESS BALROOM SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2024. This is Amazing Rock Festival of Tribute Bands of the Highest Order at Iconic Empress Ballroom Blackpool were Dreams Come True . Magic . FOREVANESCENCE ( Tribute EVANESCENCE ) Forevanescence is UK. Premier Evanescence Tribute Act that has been Labelled by Audiences as close to the real thing… Read more
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