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OUR rundown of all upcoming gigs in the Manchester area, from the MEN Arena to Mint Lounge.
Hot Tickets
22nd May, Manchester Academy 2 + 3 + Club Academy Lynyrd Skynyrd
8th Mar, Apollo Theatre Westlife
28th May - 30th May, Manchester Evening News Arena (MEN Arena) Stephen Lynch: The Three Balloons Tour
11th Mar, The Lowry Trivium
13th Mar, Manchester Academy 2 + 3 + Club Academy Brother Ali
16th Mar, Jabez Clegg John Hylton
13th Feb, Library Theatre
Pick of the Day
Metal and progressive flavours from Dave McPherson and Joe Morgan, who formed by InMe in 1996.
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With live bands and Juke House DJs.
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Tuesday at The Thirsty Scholar
Live music from unsigned Manchester bands and acoustic singer-songwriters.
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Indie music from this Brighton-based band.
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Jazz Night at The Moorcock Inn
Featuring a performance by Johnny Sax.
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Jazz every Wednesday evening featuring Ed's live jazz band with a different jazz singer each week.
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Review: Kelly Clarkson @ Apollo
By Lara Williams
IT'S been eight years since Kelly Clarkson emerged victorious from the first ever run of American Idol – the quintessential all American girl-next-door made good - all toothy, tanned and not exactly exuding of a great deal of individuality.
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