LCR Gigs

LCR Gigs : Fun Lovin Criminals

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Where: LCR

Earlier this year the multi platinum funk soul brothers, with 4 Top 10 albums to their name, returned for the first time in five years with the album ‘Classic Fantastic’, a party album for a brand new decade featuring collaborations with Roots Manuva and Paul Kaye. The album, which was released on 1st March, burst out of the preceding gloom of the last five years with reviews citing a definitive return to form.

Well known for their raucous live shows, Fun Lovin Criminals wrapped up their Spring tour with a show stopping performance at a sold out Koko that earned them a 4 star review in The Times, who said ‘musically and spiritually this was a show by a band re-born.’

Huey Morgan has also been re-born as a TV and Radio personality, with his award winning ‘The Huey Show’ for 6 music, and the successful Sky 1 show ‘Pet Nation’ that he co hosts with Liza Tarbuck. Huey - who was recently described by The Times as ‘reformed hoodlum, pop star and the BBC’s new darling, Huey Morgan is a 21st-century gentleman’ - has just been nominated for another Sony Award for ‘Music Broadcaster Of The Year 2010’.

The band has embarked on this new chapter with a new philosophy. “There’s this thing called Noetics,” explains Huey. “Which says if everybody thinks the same good thoughts, good things will happen. Likewise, negative thoughts - it’s not rocket science. And we all want the same thing, to be a Fun Lovin’ Criminal. You have to go through hell to get to heaven and now we’re finally out from under a lot of our problems, it’s a brand new day. So let’s go out and do what we love to do.” It’s good to have them back.

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Website: http://funlovincriminals.tv/

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LCR Gigs : Ocean Colour Scene

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Birmingham’s emperors of rock’n’folk Ocean Colour Scene are back with their ninth studio album, entitled Saturday. In the nineties hits like 'The Riverboat Song' and 'The Day We Caught The Train' left an indelible print on the zeitgeist; as they approach their 21st anniversary together, OCS remain as sincere and passionate about their music.

The band have had five top 10 albums, nineteen top 20 singles, of which six made the top 10.  In a recent poll on XFM of the 100 Greatest Ever British Songs, both ‘The Day we Caught the Train’ and ‘Riverboat Song’ were included. Speaking on the remarkable achievement of 21 years together as a band, Steve Cradock had the following to say:

“We have been on the Scene for 21 years...that is a remarkable achievement and I think it’s because we are about being a great live band...”

Universal Records are set to release a single CD of their greatest hits and a 4CD box set in September 2010. The hits CD and the box set will be entitled ‘21 ‘. The band will be recording a brand new single specifically written for the tour and the hits collection to be released in August (further details tbc).

There will also be a double-disc, remastered deluxe version of their best selling album ‘Moseley Shoals‘, to be released in October.

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Website: http://www.oceancolourscene.com/

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LCR Gigs : Plan B

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Possibly one of the most incredible reinventions these shores have seen for sometime, Plan B’s album The Defamation Of Strickland Banks has stormed to the top of the charts. Heavily influenced by Motown, it is like Smokey Robinson miraculously fused with Eminem, filtered through the grit of contemporary East London.

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Website: http://www.time4planb.co.uk/

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LCR Gigs : Groove Armada

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Andy Cato and Tom Findlay, A.K.A Groove Armada, are one of the UK's most popular dance acts. Forever blending musical styles, from reggae to rock and electro-pop to hip-hop; hits have included 'I See You Baby', 'Superstylin' and the classic chill out track 'At the River'.

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Website: http://www.groovearmada.com/

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LCR Gigs : Example

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Not content with his latest assault on the on UK charts clinching the #3 spot with the summer smash ‘Kickstarts’ and his earlier Top 10 spot this year with ‘Won’t Go Quietly’, Example has been back in the studio with a plethora of stellar producers putting the final touches to his highly anticipated new album of the same name. In conjunction with the album release Example has announced a 13 date tour across the UK in October.

He has recruited some of the hottest names on the scene to make a record that will continue to fuel his assault on the charts with his dysfunctional electro pop vibe. Featured tracks come courtesy of production by D&B deviant Sub Focus (Kickstarts), the unstoppable new production duo The Fearless, the legendary MJ Cole, dubstep connoisseurs Chase & Status, Scottish electro hitmaker Calvin Harris and Swedish pop experimentalist Bjorn Yttling (Peter, Bjorn and John).

Spring 2010 saw Example go out on his own massive 25 date UK headline tour which kicked off in April. He supported two of the UKs biggest artists Lily Allen and Tinchy Stryder by request to sell out crowds, plus UK festival appearances this summer including Glastonbury, Wireless, V and Bestival to name a few.

With a killer performance at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and support from Radio 1 DJs Greg James, Zane Lowe, Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Fearne Cotton, Chris Moyles and Jo Whiley, Capital, Galaxy, Kiss, MTV, 4Music and T4 (Example was tipped as one of T4’s Rising Stars of 2010), the Example love is spreading fast.

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Website: http://www.trythisforexample.com/

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LCR Gigs : Shakin Stevens 30th Anniversary Tour

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This tour commemorates the anniversary of Stevens’ first UK hit. Shaky paid his dues, performing in bands, and working the circuit in the UK and Europe, before eventually signing as a solo artist to Track Records, and then to CBS / Epic on a world-wide basis, finally establishing himself as an enduring international artist. He has collaborated with and worked alongside some of the most astute rock and country blues-aware musicians in the world. So join Stevens and his 10-strong band in the celebrations, for a great night of hits, rock and country blues – together with a few surprises - from across the years of this truly unique artist’s career. Join us!

Website: http://www.shakinstevens.com/

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LCR Gigs : Bowling For Soup supported by A, FTSK and The Dollyrots

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Formed in Whichita Falls, Texas in 1994, Bowling for Soup are best known for its singles "Girl All the Bad Guys Want," (a 2003 Grammy Award nominee) "Almost," "High School Never Ends," and "1985.

BFS are truly laugh-out-loud, high energy, crazy musicians who love to make a scene and put on a great show. With Cheap Trick and Steve Martin as their inspirations, you can expect the unexpected with these guys.  With their sharp lyrics, ridiculous stories and engaging stage presence you can bet this will be one of THE shows of this year.

Support comes from A, FTSK and THE DOLLYROTS.

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Website: http://www.bowlingforsoup.com/

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LCR Gigs : Manic Street Preachers (+ British Sea Power)

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Following 2009’s cathartic ‘Journal For Plague Lovers’, the Manic Street Preachers announce details of their tenth studio album.  ‘Postcards From A Young Man’ will be released in September and is a return to the classic rock roots of ‘Send Away The Tigers’ and the arena sized choruses of ‘Everything Must Go’. The band is currently adding finishing touches to the record with producer Dave Eringa at their Cardiff studio. To coincide with the release the band will undertake their most extensive UK tour ever, with support from very special guests British Sea Power.

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Website: http://www.manicstreetpreachers.com

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LCR Gigs : Marina and the Diamonds

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Marina and the Diamonds, AKA Greek/Welsh 24 year old Marina Diamandis, is proud to announce details of her biggest tour yet in October 2010. Her debut album The Family Jewels has just gone gold and the upcoming May tour is completely sold out - so be sure to get your tickets soon!

Support from Spark.

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Website: Marina and the Diamonds

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LCR Gigs : The Charlatans plus special guest Shaun Ryder

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Ever popular and with a loyal fanbase, The Charlatans recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Some Friendly'. An outstanding live band, they have a lengthy back catalogue of hits including 'The Only One I Know', 'Weirdo' and 'One To Another' to complement their newer material.

The band are currently putting the finishing touches to their new album ‘Who We Touch’ , produced by Youth, due for release on September 6th on Frinck Recordings through Cooking Vinyl. The album will be preceded by the release of the single ‘Love Is Ending’ on July 19th.

Special guest support for this tour is SHAUN RYDER.

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Website: http://www.thecharlatans.net/

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LCR Gigs : Mr Scruff

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Mr Scruff: DJ, Producer & Cartoonist returns to the UEA with more deck-related wizardry. Throughout the night Mr Scruff is likely to play some Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Reggae, Latin, African, Ska, Disco, House, Funk, Breaks & loads more - all guaranteed to make you want to dance until 2am!

The event runs from 9pm - 2am.

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Website: http://www.mrscruff.com

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LCR Gigs : Crystal Castles

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Known for their chaotic live shows, Canada's finest experimental electro boy-girl duo use 8-Bit synth pads, Atari effects and broken drums to create lo-fi electronic noise with pop hooks. They are set to release the follow up to their 2008 critically acclaimed debut album on 24th May.

Support from Health.

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Website: http://www.myspace.com/crystalcastles

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LCR Gigs : Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (feat. special guest Alison Moyet)

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JOOLS HOLLAND and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra returns to the UEA, featuring GILSON LAVIS and special guest star ALISON MOYET with guest vocalists RUBY TURNER & LOUISE MARSHALL. As well as formidable live performances, Jools has maintained a prolific recording career and continues to dazzle audiences all over the world.

Website: http://www.joolsholland.com/

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LCR Gigs : Midlake + Special Guests John Grant (The Czars) & Jason Lytle (Grandaddy)

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It’s ironic that Midlake’s new album is titled “The Courage Of Others” because, if anything, the courage is all theirs. Namely, the courage to do what feels right and stay true to the spirit of artistic independence whilst ignoring any pressure to conform to expectations. The result is the Texas quintet’s third album, their most complete and beautiful body of work yet, best appreciated as a whole in the old-fashioned sense of an album - which makes perfect sense when you know Midlake linchpin Tim Smith’s fondness for the look and feel of past times.



So what’s changed since The Trials of Van Occupanther, their second, hugely loved breakthrough album? Just as that record was in part inspired by the soft(er) rock of the early-to-mid 1970s – from Neil Young and America to Fleetwood Mac – so Midlake’s new album also looks to a slightly earlier, and definitely British, trad-tainted folk sound. It may share the same gorgeously analogue-warm electro-acoustic template as Van Occupanther but it’s a slower, darker and more carved record, both eerier and dreamier.

Plus support from special guests John Grant (The Czars) and Jason Lytle (Grandaddy). Jason and John will be performing individual solo sets - the show starts at 8pm.

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Website: http://midlake.net/

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LCR Gigs : Less Than Jake + Zebrahead

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Less Than Jake will bring their perfect blend of ska/punk to the UEA in November! It's been a wild and crazy ride for the band since their formation in 1992. They have steadily evolved by always sticking to their musical ideals without being hampered by the influence of emerging trends or record company pressure.

"People have a preconceived notion that Less Than Jake is a ska/punk band, that we're wacky and silly, and that may be a certain side of ourselves live, but there's also another side and that's a beautiful thing about our band - it's multi-headed," says drummer Vinnie. "We can be different things at different times; we can be socially relevant and we can still be musically relevant 18 years after being together, still progressing musically, not only as players, but as far as musical direction. We can jump outside the box of what people expect, and now that we're in control, what you'll be getting is Less Than Jake -unfiltered and over-amplified."

Support from special guests Zebrahead.

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Website: http://www.lessthanjake.com

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LCR Gigs : Foals

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Five piece Oxford band FOALS make a return to the UEA. The last time they played Norwich (Sept 2008) they sold out, so make sure that you get your ticket to see them early!!!

The band’s much anticipated second album Total Life Forever entered the UK album charts at number 8 ahead of other new entries; Slash, Alicia Keys and Dead Weather. The band have enjoyed a mass of positive media coverage around the follow up to their 2008 debut ‘Antidotes’.

Total Life Forever was recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden during late 2009, by Luke Smith (Clor). The new album showcases a sound as persuasive emotionally as Antidotes was physically. Whereas the latter constantly reinforced its own presence by filling the air with yelping and polyrhythm, songs on the new album - such as disarming opener ‘Blue Blood’, ‘Two Trees’ and the astonishing ‘Black Gold’ - are happier to leave gaps for the mind’s ear to explore. 'Alabaster' is the shell of a song, stripped of its flesh and soaked in natural reverb, giving space for a joyous, anthemic chorus. Emotional highlight 'Spanish Sahara' builds from a still, dry space, into a hazy, hallucinatory soundscape, climaxing into a rush of shimmering guitars and keys. Pop gem 'Miami' retains the band's homespun interweaving riffs and rabid drumming, inspired and loosened by the bliss and sway of classic Balearic disco.

Foals are an independently-minded band, troubled but not torn, intent on choosing evolution over extinction.


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Website: http://www.foals.co.uk

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LCR Gigs : Kids in Glass Houses

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Signed to the legendary Roadrunner Records, Cardiff's Kids in Glass Houses make extremely catchy pop-rock tunes. They have toured with Funeral For A Friend and Lostprophets and released their second album 'Dirt' in March 2010. These forthcoming dates in November will see the band take on their biggest tour yet!

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Website: http://www.kidsinglasshouses.com/

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LCR Gigs : Goo Goo Dolls

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2010 marks the 24th year since founding members John Rzeznik and Robby Takac formed Goo Goo Dolls. Most bands that were around in 1986 have come and gone. A lot of trends came and went, but through it all the Goo Goo Dolls have been able to survive and stay relevant. The band will be touring in support of their ninth studio album, 'Something for the Rest of Us'.

“Something For The Rest Of Us” is the follow up to 2006’s Let Love In, which marked the Goo Goo Dolls’ 20th anniversary as a band. The album spawned several Top 10 singles, including “Better Days,” “Stay With You,” and the title track, which gave them their record-breaking twelfth Top 10 hit. Their thirteenth, “Before It’s Too Late,” appeared on the blockbuster Transformers soundtrack. Goo Goo Dolls have racked up four Grammy nominations and sold more than 10 million albums. Singer John Rzeznik has also been the recipient of the Hal David Starlight Songwriter Award.

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Website: http://www.googoodolls.com/

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LCR Gigs : Steve Harley (Acoustic)

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Classic rock icon and 'Cockney Rebel', Steve Harley brings his acoustic tour to the UEA. With a prolific career covering four decades, Steve is probably best known for tracks such as 'Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)', 'Mr. Soft' and 'Here Comes the Sun'. This show will be seated (unreserved seating).

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Website: http://www.steveharley.com/

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LCR Gigs : We Are Scientists

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Generating melody-enriched post-punk/danceable guitar rock; We Are Scientists sound as lively and quirky as ever. The Californian duo, who recently enlisted the help of ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows, have become renowned for legendary live shows filled with onstage antics and banter.

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Website: http://www.wearescientists.com/

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LCR Gigs : Ellie Goulding

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Having topped the BBC Sound of 2010 music list, this has been Ellie Goulding's year. With her distinct indie pop sound, Ellie has gained critical praise all round, a number one album with 'Lights' and hit singles with 'Under The Sheets', 'Starry Eyed' and 'Guns and Horses'.

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Website: http://elliegoulding.co.uk/

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LCR Gigs : Skunk Anansie

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After a sell out UK Tour last autumn, Skunk Anansie are back for a  jaunt in November 2010.  With 5 million album sales, one of the most forthright, iconic, and confrontational female lead singers in modern musical history, a six-year back catalogue to make you quiver, Skunk Anansie are back!

Following an eight-year hiatus, Skunk Anansie are re-born, revitalised and as confrontational as ever, fully armed with highly charged, brand new tracks, a blistering greatest hits record. Last year they return with their epic new single ‘Because Of You’ from their ‘Greatest Hits’ record, ‘Smashes and Trashes’ out now.

Written and produced by Skunk Anansie – Skin (Lead Vocals), Cass (bass), Ace (Guitar) and Mark Richardson (Drums) ‘Because Of You’ is bursting with visceral energy. Kicking off with a sinister, nape prickling guitar riff, Skin’s intense vocal, which has never sounded better climbs on top, the track then hits you with a powerful wall of sound, showcasing their raw power and guile.

The ‘Greatest Hits’ record ‘Smashes and Trashes’ is a 15-track career-embracing album. It features classic moments from their first two Top Ten albums ‘Paranoid & Sunburnt’, ‘Stoosh’ and their 1999 album ‘’Post Orgasmic Chill’. From the rejoiceful ‘Weak’ to the anthemic ‘Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)’ it’s a timeless record brimming with hits, which is translated into the here and now in the form of their three brand new tracks; ‘Because Of You’, ‘Tear The Place Up’ and ‘Squander’. 

The live arena is, of course, Skunk’s natural habitat – the band’s personal live highlights include a show-stopping appearance at Glastonbury in 1999, playing Nelson Mandela’s 80th Birthday Party and playing in front of the Dalai Lama.

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Website: http://www.skunkanansie.net/

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LCR Gigs : The Human League

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Electro-pop’s first international superstars make a very welcome return to the UEA. The band released a string of hits including ‘Mirror Man', ‘Love Action (I Believe In Love)’, ‘(Keep Feeling) Fascination’ and of course their million-selling classic single ‘Don’t You Want Me’.

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LCR Gigs : Squeeze plus special guests The Lightning Seeds

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South London’s favourite sons will return to what they do best this winter when Squeeze take to the road for their biggest UK tour in over 10 years! The boys will invite their fans to “Spot The Difference” at 21 dates across the country, kicking off in Bournemouth on 14th November and concluding by returning home to play three separate London venues in three days.

Releasing their first EP – the cheekily titled ‘Packet Of Three’ - in 1977, Squeeze shot to fame thanks to the pithy ‘kitchen-sink’ lyrics and new wave guitar music that have since become their trademark. Having numbered Jools Holland and Paul Carrack within their ranks, and working with the likes of Elvis Costello and Velvet Underground’s John Cale, Squeeze became a fixture of the UK’s music scene over the course of their 13-album career, before splitting in 1998.

Despite tentatively reforming in 2007, Squeeze have so far refused to tread the well-worn reunion path by trading on their past glories, which have included hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic such as Cool For Cats, Tempted, Hourglass and Up The Junction.

Instead they have gradually been re-establishing the informal live show that made them such favourites in the first place, their festival appearances and gigs to date honing the chemistry that saw co-founders and ever-presents Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook dubbed ‘The New Lennon and McCartney’. They are joined on this tour by fellow Squeeze favourite John Bentley, with the line-up completed by Glenn’s solo band-mates Stephen Large and Simon Hanson.

Over 30 years after ‘Packet Of Three’, will Squeeze fans be able to spot the difference? Certainly not if the infectious enthusiasm that the band still bring to their live shows is anything to go by!

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Plus special guests The Lightning Seeds.

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Website: http://www.squeezeofficial.com/

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LCR Gigs : The Saw Doctors

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In the last two years, Ireland's Saw Doctors have blazed back phoenix-like from almost two decades of unsung glory. Out of the blue, their rambunctious cover of The Sugababes' About You Now rocketed to No 1 in Ireland, restoring them to their rightful place as that nation's best-loved good-time band. This also prompted the release of their Best of collection “To Win Just Once - Best of The Saw Doctors” which debuted at Number 3 in the Irish charts last year and went on to achieve platinum status.

Fronted by two criminally under-rated songwriters, Leo Moran and Davy Carton, this is the band that entered the record books back in 1990 when I Useta Lover spent nine weeks at number one, becoming Ireland's best-selling single of all time. They followed up with the No 2 hit, N17, and a chart-topping album, If This Is Rock And Roll, I Want My Old Job Back.

Irresistibly singable songs (To Win Just Once, Hay Wrap and Same Oul' Town to name but three), still flowed from Moran and Carton; their stormingly exuberant live shows remained unparalleled celebrations of the spirit of great rock; and their substantial phalanx of hardcore fans on both sides of the Atlantic never wavered in support.

Saw Doctors' fans go home glowing from a gig crammed end to end with songs about real life. The band work the same live magic wherever they play, from the Royal Albert Hall in London to a convent in the West of Ireland, from the paddock at Sandown Racecourse to the front room of a lucky fan who won a live Saw Doctors concert as a competition prize. They will also be appearing at Glastonbury, V Festival and Oxegen this year. In conjunction with their Glastonbury appearance they will be releasing a brand new single from their yet untitled new album due out in August.

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Website: http://www.sawdoctors.com/

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LCR Gigs : Billy Bragg

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Recently described as a 'national treasure', Stephen William Bragg, AKA Billy Bragg, has become as well known for his politics as his music. With a musical career spanning over 30 years, Bragg combines the folk tradition of the protest song with social and political comment and punk-rock.

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Website: http://www.billybragg.co.uk/

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LCR Gigs : Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club released their fifth studio album, Beat The Devil’s Tattoo, on 8th March 2010. The new album draws a map and embarks on a sonic road trip through American music; from howling front porch stomps on the Chattanooga and beer-sloshing Texas roadhouse rockouts, to swaggering proto-punk sneering in NYC’s basement bars.

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Website: http://www.blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com/

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