July 30th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Having just announced new September tour dates for the UK, it has also been revealed that Jet will be performing an acoustic set as a warm-up gig a month before they hit the road.Jet will perform at the London Parker McMillan club on August 12 as part of the 'This...
July 30th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
A statement from the Kaiser Chiefs reports that frontman Ricky Wilson broke a rib whilst performing in New York at Madison Square Gardens as the support act for Green Day.Ricky Wilson was jumping between the barrier and the stage when he injured himself, but after treatment it was found that...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Scottish rock band Idlewild have announced 11 October dates for their tour of the new album Post Electric Blues, which is also expected to be released in October.Idlewild recently performed two songs from the new album in front of the T In The Park crowd on the NME/Radio 1 stage.These...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Tom Jones and David Gray are just two of the acts in the line-up to play a charity gig at the London O2 Arena on September 11 for the Nordoff-Robbins Trust.Razorlight, Joss Stone, Supergrass and Robert Plant are the other acts confirmed to perform the 'Rockwell' show, where unique collaborations...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Caleb Followill from Kings Of Leon will be hoping for a break from touring soon as he recently admitted feeling overloaded with work.He felt so much pressure during the Kings Of Leon performance at T In The Park earlier this month that he smashed his guitar.Caleb Followill later explained that...
July 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Ian Bell has come in for Kevin Pietersen in the England team for tomorrow's third Ashes 2009 test at the Birmingham Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Ian Bell's home ground.Ian Bell is ready to play a big part in the Ashes 2009 and improve his record against Australia, which he admits has...
July 23rd, 2009 by Peter Bevan
This year, many female solo artists made the shortlist for the Barclaycard Music Prize, rewarding the best album, and seven out of the twelve albums nominated are debut albums. Fans can catch the majority of these artists in action live as they tour the UK.Brighton-based Bat For Lashes (real name...
July 16th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
The Cribs have announced that they will be playing more shows as part of their UK tour before the end of the year.Tickets to see The Cribs are already available for shows in September and October, but have now added four more dates for December.The new dates will be played...
July 16th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
Pearl Jam are already set to perform at two major UK arenas as part of their European tour but will now also play a much more smaller venue for a more intimate atmosphere to their live show.It was already announced at the end of April this year that Pearl Jam...
July 16th, 2009 by Peter Bevan
As their new albums are due for release in September, English male solo artists David Gray and Newton Faulkner have announced details of their upcoming UK tour.David Gray will be showcasing his eighth studio album called Draw The Line, featuring the single Fugitive, which will be released on September 14...
