Music
Bohemia’s new pub shows
Organisers of local music showcase, the Bohemia Music Nights, are branching out.
Some Carnaby Street style
Several familiar faces front a new musical coming to Manchester Opera House next week.
Local talent for showcase gig
In addition to her stint at the New Continental’s Snug Music Showcase tonight, Karima Francis is back in our city on Sunday.
All aboard the Zion Train
DUB pioneer Neil Perch, the man behind Zion Train, was on his way to a PhD in biochemistry and a career in the pharmaceutical industry, when he saw the legendary Jah Shaka Sound System play.
Better Fingers bounce back
Punk originals Stiff Little Fingers return to Preston’s 53 Degrees tomorrow to keep their promise to replay a show, scrapped at the 11th hour when bassist Ali McMordie fell ill.
My amazing 60 years on stage by national treasure Noddy Holder
It’s a little known fact that the biggest Christmas single in the world, Slade’s Merry Christmas Everybody, began life as a “hippy dippy” song about a rocking chair.
Subway Sect to play our city
Original punk rockers Subway Sect, led by their iconic frontman Vic Goddard, are to make a rare appearance in Preston tomorrow.
Experience the Rocky Horror show
Everyone knows the words – and the dance moves – so next Friday is your chance to Sing-a-Long-a the Rocky Horror Picture Show at Lancaster Grand Theatre.
US star Geary returns to the city
US based singer songwriter Mark Geary, who has shared stages with the legendary Jeff Buckley, comes to Leyland this weekend.
Revere to play at Mad Ferret
London’s Revere come to Preston’s Mad Ferret tomorrow for a night of mesmerising vocals and beautiful strings.
Jools gives a Gift to the city
The amazing Jools Holland returns for what is fast becoming his annual visit to Preston Guild Hall tomorrow.
New Model Army are marching back into city
Yorkshire based crusty rockers New Model Army arrive at Preston’s 53 Degrees tomrrow.
Karima fronts new open mic night at the Conti
Blackpool singer songwriter Karima Francis makes a special appearance at a new open mic night at Preston Continental this Thursday.
The relative values of Philharmonic solo stars
Brother and sister Mari and Håkon Samuelsen visit Preston for the first time tomorrow to star with the Liverpool Philharmonic.
Strings stars’ family ties
A brother and sister duo of fast rising classical prodigies come to Preston this week to star with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Gothminister take a walk on the Dark Cide to star at city’s new goth festival
Preston will be celebrating all things Goth as the first ever Dark Cide Fest goes ahead on Saturday.
Celebrating Morecambe Day with the Baybeat Band
Celebrate Morecambe Day at the Arndale Centre in Market Street, tomorrow with live music from the Baybeat Streetband, Fourth Time Lucky, Kalimba artists and more.
Jools’ great Gift to nation
Jools Holland pays his now-annual visit to Preston Guild Hall on Thursday for another boogie woogie party.
Z-Fest all day gig at the Ferret
Leeds band Middleman return to Preston’s Mad Ferret this Saturday to top the bill at the music pub’s all dayer, Z-Fest.
The sound of the future of music
Damo Suzuki, frontman of 1970s psychedelic Krautrock pioneers Can, returns to Preston this weekend to headline a festival of experimental music.
This Perfect Storm of Love
A hilarious comedy musical focusing on the things we do for love opens at Chorley Little Theatre tomorrow.
Japanese rocks as Bo Ningen return to Ferret
Impenetrably cool Japanese rockers Bo Ningen return to bring their mindbending sounds back to Preston’s Mad Ferret tomorrow night.
While She Sleeps to rock 53
A little Sheffield metal rocks Preston’s 53 Degrees tomorrow night as hardcore five piece While She Sleeps arrive.
Still weaving those fabulous folk tales
Folk favourites The Houghton Weavers return to their home ground of Preston Guild Hall tomorrow night for a typical evening of songs, anecdotes and audience participation.
Dennis Delight veterans rock
One of Preston’s longest serving rock bands hits the stage at the city’s Mad Ferret this Saturday.
Morecambe’s Live Weekender
The latest Morecambe Live Weekender brings a feast of musical entertainment to the resort this Bank Holiday weekend.
A festival to celebrate our friend
Friends are celebrating the life of a man who was a familiar face on Preston’s music scene for years - by fulfilling one of his last wishes.
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Georgina to star at the Grand Lunchtime Live
Trumpet player turned singer Georgina Jackson stars tomorrow at Clitheroe Grand’s hugely popular afternoon jazz session, Lunchtime Live.
Stone Rose man takes flight
A former star of The Stone Roses joins three local musicians onstage tomorrow night at the city’s Mad Ferret as new band Spaceflight blasts off.
Local stars shine as PrestFest waves city’s flag
A celebration to flag up the brilliance of Preston’s buzzing nightlife makes its glittering debut this weekend.
An evening packed with pop and rock classics
For pop fans, this will be a real showstopper of a night.
English Rose blooms in city
English folk singer Lucy Rose brings her beautiful tunes to 53 Degrees for the first time tomorrow.
Rare return gig for Harding
Lancashire born folk singer Mike Harding breaks one of his own rules tomorrow – by returning to Lancaster Grand Theatre less than two years after he last played there.
Northern Soul at the Tower
Blackpool Tower will be the beacon attracting scores of Northern Soul and Motown fans to the resort next weekend.
Every Dog has its Day at 53
Nottingham indie heroes Dog Is Dead are on the tour trail and coming to Preston’s 53 Degrees tomorrow night.
The meteoric rise of indie heroes Little Comets
Newcastle indie heroes Little Comets blaze a trail to Preston’s 53 Degrees tomorrow night – and they are set to delight the city’s younger music fans.
Ska-ed for life at De Palma show
Fans of ska should be flocking to Preston’s New Continental pub on Friday 26th April for the debut appearance of one of the region’s greatest tributes to the genre.
We Are Scientists to return to Preston
Quirky US indie pop stars We Are Scientists are returning to Preston after almost five years.
Pigeon Detectives fly back to 53 Degrees for sold out gig
West Yorkshire indie rockers The Pigeon Detectives return to 53 Degrees tomorrow night for a sold out show – in the place where they played their first “proper” gig.
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Ripping it up as doom metal comes to the Conti
US doom metal merchants Bongripper made their first ever European shows just last year, alongside Conan.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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