Articles from February 4th, 2009

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

Fleet Foxes' fans have discovered a side project of Robin Pecknold on Myspace.The band is called White Antelope and its description reads; 'covers and assorted stuff, nothing serious'.The profile page contains two songs which are available for streaming, One of which is 'False Knight On The Road', which shall be...

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

Ireland’s squad for the Six Nations opener against France at Croke Park on Saturday has been named by Declan Kidney. The most significant decision seeing Jerry Flannery selected ahead of Rory Best at hooker and Paddy Wallace named alongside Brian O'Driscoll in midfield.Denis Leamy, however, has missed out on a...

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

David Tennant has been left off the shortlist for the Laurence Olivier Awards after being judged ineligible due to missing so many performances of Hamlet.Nominations for this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, the UK's most prestigious stage awards, were announced yesterday February 3. Surprising to many the Laurence Olivier Awards judging...

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

It has today been announced that BB King will play a handful of dates across the UK this June. The Blues legend will come out of retirement to perform shows in Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London.June 24 - Manchester Evening News Arena June 25 - Birmingham NIA June 27 - Cardiff International...

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

Scotland will be without Euan Murray and Nathan Hines for Sunday’s Six Nations Championship clash with Wales at Murrayfield.Star prop Murray has been ruled out with a rib injury meaning a test debut for Geoff Cross. Elsewhere, Hugo Southwell returns at full-back, with Graeme Morrison paired with Championship debutant Ben...

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

Martin Johnson has handed Andy Goode a surprise recall for the RBS Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday.The former Leicester fly-half has not played for England since 2006 - and he was not even named in the elite performance squad. However he was invited to join the squad during...

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

Florence And The Machine are set to play a surprise post shockwaves NME Awards Tour club show in Manchester this coming Friday February 6.Following the sold-out gig at Manchester Academy, the group, led by Florence Welch will headline at the Lost And Found Club Night at the city's Ruby...

February 4th, 2009 by Warren Moore

Klaxons showcased new material at a low key show at Madame Jojos in London, last night (Feb 4).With tickets costing £10 on the door and sold on a first come first serve basis, fans queued down the street to see the four-piece play a variety of both old and new...

February 4th, 2009 by Jessica Martinez

It has today been announced that BB King will play a handful of dates across the UK this June. The Blues legend will come out of retirement to perform shows in Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London.June 24 - Manchester Evening News Arena June 25 - Birmingham NIA June 27 - Cardiff International...

February 4th, 2009 by Gregory Jones

It has recently been confirmed that Gary Go will be supporting the 2009 Take That tour. The little known singer caught the eyes of certain Take That members earlier last year and did such a good job that he has been named as the support act for forthcoming Take That...