Killers instinct Jan 5 2007
The Killers follow the massive success of their chart-topping album Sam's Town by announcing their biggest ever UK headline dates. more
Stumble back by demand Jan 5 2007
SO WELL-received was the vibrant performance of The Stumble at the Harbourside in Liverpool in July that they are back by popular demand to start the year's programme for 2007 on Wednesday (January 10). more
A feeling of déjà vu Dec 29 2006
THE bootylicious Beyonce returns to the Manchester Evening News Arena on Thursday, June 7 next year. more
Adams rocks on with UK tour Dec 29 2006
VETERAN Canadian rocker Bryan Adams' takes to the road again with a UK tour in the spring which comes to the Manchester Evening News Arena on May 8. more
Cutting edge Dec 29 2006
FOLLOWING last month's triumphant Manchester Evening News Arena show, the chart-topping Scissor Sisters return to the venue on Monday, July 30. more
City gig for the queen of spin Dec 22 2006
Aclub night which kicked off last Boxing Day is celebrating its first anniversary with an A-List DJ. more
Demanding role for popular gospel choir Dec 15 2006
DEMAND has been so great for tickets to Chester Music Festival's Christmas Celebration at the city's cathedral that the audience area has been extended to allow more to attend. more
Get ready to rock Dec 8 2006
TENACIOUS D, aka actors and musicians Jack Black, pictured, and Kyle Gass, get ready to rock the MEN Arena in Manchester on Tuesday (December 12). more
A flair for jazz Dec 1 2006
NORTH Wales Jazz Society's current season of concerts at the Crown Inn, Llay, ends on Tuesday (December 5) with a Christmas jam session, featuring special guest Liam Byrne. more
Enchanting setting for an inspired set Dec 1 2006
AS PART of the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain, the smal-lest venue used, the unique Birkenhead Priory, was host to a superb evening from the supremely-talented Helen Watson - who enchanted the audience with two most varied sets, touching on jazz, blues, folk, soul and more! more
Fast licks from speedy Spedding Dec 1 2006
THIS was one of the long-awaited gigs at this year's International Guitar Festival of Great Britain, as the British guitarist with the longest CV in recording, Chris Spedding, made a rare British solo appearance at Pacific Road, in the company of Mark Davies on bass and the great former Roxy Music drummer, Paul Thompson. more
Get in the swing Dec 1 2006
VISITORS to the Kelsall Community Centre in December will be getting in the swing. more
Musical youth Dec 1 2006
YOUNG musicians are flaunting their talent in a Christmas festival of Chester orchestras. more
Soloist takes up the baton to lead orchestra Dec 1 2006
An established cornet soloist and brass band conductor is to make his orchestral conducting debut at Wrexham's William Aston Hall tomorrow (Saturday). more
Feel the force... Nov 24 2006
The Pussycat Dolls and singing sensation Rhi-anna will join forces at the Manchester Evening News Arena on Tuesday (November 28). more
Jazz giants entertain Oct 27 2006
A SELL-out is expected at LIPA's Paul McCartney Auditorium in Liverpool for a rare performance by Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth. more
Memo and the Bluescasters sing the blues Oct 27 2006
SINCE catching an unknown Memo Gonzalez & The Bluescasters at the Burnley Blues Festival some six years ago and being totally blown away by them, a North West appearance has always been eagerly anticipated. more
Winfield gigs in North Wales Oct 27 2006
DUNCAN Winfield, who became British open solo trombone champion in 1987, is paying a welcome visit to the North Wales Jazz Society meeting at the Crown Inn, Llay, on Tuesday (October 31). more
Sterling start to the new season Oct 6 2006
A STERLING start to Clwyd Theatr Cymru's new season of the Aaron and Partners' celebrity classical concerts at Mold was assured when cellist Natalie Clein and pianist Charles Owen got the season going. more
Still a pearl of a singer Sep 29 2006
Elkie Brooks spent summer laying down tracks for her 20th studio album and now she's back on tour and heading our way. more