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CityLifers top five gigs of 2008
AS ever, when the chips are down the British music scene rallies and comes to the fore.
And with a revitalised America plus a smattering a vibrant new acts from Scandinavia peppering our charts and live venues – 2008 truly has been a memorable year for live music.
So we’ve (see below) asked the CityLifers to put together their shows of the year for your perusal – once you've digested their choices, why not let us know what gigs have sparked your musical fire in 2008 too.
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- Michael McIntyre 24/10/2012 to 29/10/2012 | Manchester Evening News Arena (MEN Arena)
- Blink 182 15/06/2012 | Manchester Evening News Arena (MEN Arena)
- Joan Armatrading 04/11/2012 to 08/11/2012 | Various Venues
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A true legend, happy to have seen another 'master at work'
My Bloody Valentine (Manchester, May)
Everything it promised to be and more, highlights include people purposely standing there without earplugs and then fleeing for their ears at the end.
Nick…
1. Public Enemy (Manchester Academy June) - incredible show, a non-stop assault from the bomb squad - all's nearly forgiven Flav (well almost - glad he left the viking horns at home). Definite highlight - Fight The Power - especially in light of Obama's subsequent victor…
Kings of Leon - MEN Arena (Dec 08)
NME Awards Tour (headlined by The Cribs) - Academy (Feb 08)
The Courteeners - Academy (Apr 08)
Pete Doherty - Academy (May 08)
Paul Weller - MEN Arena (Nov 08)
An amazing show, they sure no how to put on a great show with the flying glass stage for star girl and Danny's solo of Black Or White. They sound amazing. Highlights of the show were Live recording of Do Ya for children in need, lies, five colours, One for the radio, co…
Coldplay - MEN
Gomez - Manchester Academy
Elbow - Manchester Apollo
Radiohead - LCCC