The Popes to support The Stranglers on UK tour

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added: 28 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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The Popes return with their new album in March 2012 ' the follow up to 2009'2 critically acclaimed 'Outlaw Heaven'. 'New Church' is the band's strongest album to date - from punked up blitzkreig of opener 'Storming Heaven' to the rousing Celtic tones of 'How Many Bullets', from the feelgood anthem that is 'Alice' to the Bond theme-esque vibe of the brooding 'In A Broken Dream'. The album also features as stunning guest slot from Howard Marks on 'Throw Down Your Aces'. The album was produced by The Popes.

The band are an established live draw. March 2012 will see them on a full UK tour as main support to The Stranglers. With festivals and further dates to follow later in the year.

Shane MacGowan formed The Popes to record his album 'The Snake' in 1994 after leaving The Pogues. The band released two studio albums and a live album with Shane but have gone onto record a further three albums with Paul (Mad Dog) McGuiness taking charge of lead vocals. 'New Church' is the bands fourth album. The current line up of The Popes are Paul (Mad Dog) McGuinness - Guitar and Vocals, Charlie Hoskyns - Guitars and Backing Vocals, Will Morrison - Drums and Backing Vocals, Dave Allen ' Fiddle and Backing Vocals, Jim McAllister ' Bass and Backing Vocals and Whiskey Mick ' Mandolin and Backing Vocals.

Full UK dates (with The Stranglers) below ' all March 2012:

Thursday 1st Leeds O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Friday 2nd Dunfermline Alhambra 0844 499 9990
Saturday 3rd Glasgow O2 Academy 0844 499 9990
Monday 5th Liverpool O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Tuesday 6th Nottingham Rock City 0845 413 4444
Thursday 8th Cambridge Corn Exchange 01223 357 851
Friday 9th London Roundhouse 0844 482 8008
Saturday 10th Birmingham O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Sunday 11th Exeter Phoenix 01392 667080 ' (Headline)
Monday 12th Oxford O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Tuesday 13th Portsmouth Pyramid 02392 824 355
Wednesday 14th Bedford Esquires www.bedfordesquires.com (Headline)
Thursday 15th Lincoln Engine Shed 0844 8888 766
Friday 16th Brighton Dome 01273 709 709
Saturday 17th Bristol O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Monday 19th Leamington Spa Assembly 0844 854 1358
Tuesday 20th Guildford G Live 0844 770 1797
Wednesday 21st York The Duchess 08444 77 1000 (Headline)
Thursday 22nd Newcastle O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Friday 23rd Sheffield O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Saturday 24th Manchester Academy 0161 832 1111

For Stranglers tour tickets priced £23 except London £26 subject to booking fee. Please purchase tickets at www.ents24.com

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Killing Joke tour dates with The Icarus Line support

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added: 26 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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In anticipation of their new album, Killing Joke play 11 shows in the UK, starting in Exeter, including London's Roundhouse on March 8th and finishing in Oxford. The main support has been confirmed as Los Angeles quintet The Icarus Line.

According to Youth, their forthcoming album is both a reflection of the times plus a long look in the mirror.
'Cold austerity versus wild abandon seems to be an overall dynamic,' he explains, 'with themes ranging from the times we are living in through to intense personal admissions, and lots of magic and alchemy and fierce politik..."
Youth goes onto to reveal other very exciting plans for Killing Joke this year."Some are still secret and will be announced officially on the website. One I am closely involved with and getting closer to finishing is the Killing Joke In Dub album that will be available next year. It really is bone-crunchingly heavy!"

Along with performing songs from the forthcoming album, Killing Joke promise that "The set lists on these dates will form the most comprehensive career-spanning shows to date".

March UK Tour
Sun 04 Exeter, Lemon Grove
Mon 05 Bristol, Academy
Tues 06 Norwich, Waterfront.
Thur 08 London, Roundhouse.
Fri 09 Sheffield, Corporation
Sat 10 Manchester, Academy.
Mon 12 Glasgow, ABC
Tues 13 Newcastle, Academy
Wed 14 Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
Fri 16 Portsmouth, Pyramids
Sat 17 Oxford, Academy

All tickets are £19.50 except London £23.50 and are currently available from usual outlets.

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Robin Gibb announces support for Rock the House

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added: 19 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Mike Weatherley MP has announced that music legend Robin Gibb CBE is to be the latest in a distinguished line of Patrons for Rock the House, the parliamentary live music competition which supports the UK live music industry and promotes the importance of intellectual property rights.

The competition sees MPs nominate the best live musicians and music venue from their constituencies. The competition this year invites live music venues, solo artists, bands and under-18s to write to their MPs and enter themselves into RTH 2012. The competition also counts Alice Cooper, Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, Whitesnake's Bernie Marsden, Bullet For My Valentine's Matt Tuck, Anthrax's Rob Caggiano, and Busted's Charlie Simpson as Patrons.

Speaking on the competition, Robin Gibb CBE said:

"British musicians deserve the opportunity to earn a living from their work, which contributes immeasurably to the strength of the cultural economy. I urge musicians to support this initiative spearheaded by Mike. The legislators need to understand the importance of intellectual property rights. I've championed this message as a Fellow of BASCA in the UK and globally as President of CISAC, and that lead has been recognised by the UK interior design industry in my Ambassador role for SBID. Let's assure the future of our creative industries.'

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