Cloudbusting can’t wait to share their love for the music of Kate Bush as they continue with their Love & Anger Tour across the UK. This special show celebrating 30 years since the release of ‘The Red Shoes’ will feature an extended selection of tracks from the album, along with all the hits you’d expect to hear - Wuthering Heights, Hounds Of Love, Babooshka and of course the world-wide No.1 hit single that has taken every music chart by storm 37 years after it’s release - Running Up That Hill - all with breath-taking vocals and superb musicianship.

‘Utterly, surreally brilliant’ - Mick Wall, Classic Rock Magazine

California-based emo rockers Finch, originally called Numb, include vocalist Nate Barcalow, guitarists Randy Strohmeyer and Alex Linares, bassist Derek Doherty, and drummer Alex Pappas. Strohmeyer actually had a hand in getting the band signed to Drive-Thru Records.

The young guitarist contacted the label incessantly, intent on generating interest in his music. His fan mail and pestering even led to friendship of sorts with Drive-Thru owner Richard Reines. So when Strohmeyer inevitably pitched him Finch, he figured Reines was just being polite by listening. But Reines was genuinely enthusiastic about Finch and offered the band a contract.

The 2001 four-song EP Falling into Place was the band's first release for Drive-Thru and sold over 6,000 copies in just its first three months of release. That set up the well-received full-length What It Is to Burn, which appeared the following year, produced by Mark Trombino (blink-182, Midtown).

Finch immediately hit the road with RX Bandits and spent that summer on the Warped Tour. Tempers flared in August 2004 when Finch got into an on-stage fracas with alt-metal act Disturbed, allegedly over comments Strohmeyer had made about the band's music and its singer, David Draiman. But the flap soon faded, and Finch concentrated on work for their sophomore full-length and Geffen debut.

With new drummer Mark Allen on board, Say Hello to Sunshine dropped in summer 2005, featuring a considerably heavier and slightly experimental sound. The album failed to resonate with much of their fan base, even though the band toured behind it through the end of the year with such acts as Head Automatica, HiM, and Skindred. By February 2006, Finch had gone on an "indefinite break." Some members of the band went on to join the Sound of Animals Fighting, along with members of RX Bandits, the Autumns, and Circa Survive.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, would you please welcome….. me!”
“That was awesome!” Dave Grohl (Lead Singer - Foo Fighters)

This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 27 years of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
Featured in Classic Rock, Rolling Stone, Kerrang, NME, Q, MOJO and Planet Rock magazines. ‘UK Foo Fighters’ have built an incredible reputation over the last 16 years, heralded by Dave Grohl himself and celebrated as ‘THE’ tribute to the Foos in a 2017 BBC documentary called ‘UK Foo Fighters - My Hero’, placing them firmly amongst tribute’s elite.

They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all performed down to the closest detail making it a truly unmissable show for any rock music fan.

“Respectfully and beautifully replicating the magic.” - THE ARGUS

Experience The Blindboy Podcast LIVE with polymath, author, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, producer and academic Blindboy to mark to release of his highly anticipated book, Topographia Hibernica.

Described as a "cultural phenomenon" by The New York Times; The Blindboy Podcast is an award-winning, storytelling podcast in the Irish tradition of the Seanchaí which seamlessly intertwines history, fiction, cultural critique and politics into a relaxing form the creator calls “The podcast hug”.

Drawing upon his knowledge and chronic curiosity to democratise topics such as art, psychology, politics, science and music, for these LIVE and exclusive events, Blindboy will offer the audience a unique and humorous insight into issues which are perceived to be complex.

The Blindboy Podcast is the creative summation of Mr Boatclubs experience, exceeding 60 million global listeners. From Toronto, to London, to Sydney to Galway, Blindboy’s live podcasts are consistently sold-out affairs where he captivates his audiences in a quietened intimate atmosphere. But, like Blindboy, these events are truly unique.

Drawing from his years of live performance experience, Blindboy will read from his much-anticipated new book Topographia Hibernica; a visionary new short story collection that unravels the knotted threads of humanity, nature and colonisation.

With a surprise special guest at every show, these meditative evenings will seek to replicate a private conversation in a public space through the language of theatre. In equal parts spontaneously endearing and refreshingly engaging, undoubtably there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Do not miss it!

Bob Mould (born October 16, 1960, in Malone, New York) is an American musician, principally known for his work as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for influential rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.

Born in Malone, New York, Mould lived in several places, including Pine City, Minnesota and the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, where he attended Macalester College. There, he formed Hüsker Dü in the late 1970s, with drummer/singer Grant Hart and bass guitarist Greg Norton.

Mould released his first solo album after Hüsker Dü broke up; 1989’s Workbook eschewed Mould’s trademark wall-of-noise guitar for a stripped-down sound featuring acoustic guitars and cellos. 1991’s jagged Black Sheets of Rain put Mould in more familiar territory, recalling Hüsker Dü’s loudest, angriest moments. Mould also started a record label, Singles Only Label, which released singles from up and coming bands such as Grant Lee Buffalo.

Mould then formed the group Sugar, a college/alternative radio favorite in the mid-1990s. Along with extensive touring, Sugar released two albums, an EP and a B-sides collection before splitting.

Mould returned to solo recording, releasing a self-titled album in 1996 (which is often referred to as Hubcap because of the cover photo) and 1998’s The Last Dog and Pony Show. During a stint living in New York City in the late-1990s, Mould’s tastes took a detour into dance music and electronica. Those influences were clear on his 2002 release Modulate, which featured a strong electronica influence to mixed critical reviews.

Forming in Earlestown in 2017 and grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool, The K’s are proving that things can in fact actually grow in the dark.

After watching a video of The Jam performing ‘In the City’ live at the Circus, vocalist/rhythm guitarist Jamie Boyle and bassist Dexter Baker were inspired to pick up guitars and see what noise they could make themselves.

The K’s were born and soon after drafted in experienced lead guitarist Ryan Breslin following discussions at an after-party they had all attended. A search for the right drummer was on to complete the vision. Almost immediately up stepped Jordan Holden, a young bespoke drum maker who’s energy and precision had heads nodding in approval right from his first rehearsal.

After taking Manchester by storm selling out Jimmys, Deaf Institue, Gorilla and then Academy 2, the band’s first UK tour also resulted in sell outs across the board, finally selling out The O2 Ritz, Manchester in just 3 weeks and then announcing a headline show at the Iconic Manchester Academy 1 for 2020.  

The Illicits

The Graham Bonnet Band, the new band formed by ex-Rainbow / Alcatrazz / MSG / Impellitteri vocalist Graham Bonnet have finalized their touring and recording line-up. The band is now comprised of:
Graham Bonnet - Vocals
Conrad Pesinato - Guitars
Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Bass
Mark Zonder – Drums
The first release from the band will be a 2 song E.P. titled "My Kingdom Come" , The title track being written by none other than Russ Ballard, who has had a long association with Graham dating back to Rainbow's "Down To Earth" (Since You've Been Gone) and Graham's own "Line-Up" solo outing from 1981 (S.O.S, Liar)
Graham says: "It's really great to have Russ contribute a song on our first release as a new band , I have a great history with him, having recorded several of his songs for bands and projects i have been involved in over the years".
Additionally track features renowned progressive rock/metal drummer Mark Zonder (Warlord/ex- Fates Warning) performing all drum duties.
The other track on offer, a full original band composition titled "The Mirror Lies", is a powerful song that will certainly please fans of Graham's celebrated career in hard rock.
The E.P. (mixed and mastered by Alessandro Del Vecchio) will be released in time for the Japanese tour the band are undertaking this coming June with Michael Schenker's 'Temple of Rock'.
Bookings are coming in for Graham's new band which will see the group touring extensively over the next year in the UK, Australia, New Zealand,Europe and the USA .
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