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 Magnum
SATURDAY 10TH MAY Since forming in 1972, Magnum have had an action packed career which has seen them score hit albums and play alongside great acts including Metallica and Bon Jovi. Their greatest moments are celebrated in this special tour.
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| www.magnumonline.co.uk |
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 Boot-Led-Zeppelin
SATURDAY 10TH MAY The ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute act come to Oxford to perform some of the legendary band's monster back catalogue. |
| www.boot-led-zeppelin.co.uk |
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 The Charlatans
MONDAY 12TH MAY The Charlatans formed in 1989 and first tasted chart success with their second single The Only One I Know, which hit the Top 10 the following year. They have since gone on to establish themselves as a major force in the British music scene, enjoying nine Top 10 albums (including three number ones) and twenty two Top 40 singles to date. |
| www.thecharlatans.net |
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 Little Man Tate
THURSDAY 15TH MAY Hailing from the musical hot bed of Sheffield, Little Man Tate treat us to yet another headline tour after playing alongside the likes of Stereophonics and The Twang.
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| www.littlemantate.co.uk |
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 The Smiths Indeed
FRIDAY 16TH MAY The Smiths Is Dead, Long Live The Smiths Indeed who are devoted to recreating the atmosphere, the excitement, the music and the movements of a band that meant so much to so many! Since their formation in Liverpool in 2005, these charming musicians and Smiths devotees have been pleasing Smiths fans old and new worldwide with their faithful contribution to their legacy. Bring your flowers! |
| www.thesmithsindeed.co.uk |
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 Fuse Presents The Count + Sinden (Live)
FRIDAY 16TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY If you’ve hit the dancefloor recently chanting along with the bump n’ grind refrain of 'Hit me on my beeper, beeper, beeper, beeper', then you'll already know the irresistible appeal of the Count & Sinden! A club classic already via the limited run on Counterfeet, the new Domino version of the track features vocalist Kid Sister. After conquering some of the world’s biggest decks as prominent DJs in their own right, The Count AKA The Count Of Monte Cristal AKA Hervé, and Sinden, bring their live show to the Academy. |
| www.simpleproductions.co.uk |
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 The Metros
SATURDAY 17TH MAY South London five piece The Metros, fuse punk, funk, rockabilly, pop and witty lyrics. The boys now embark on their biggest tour yet so make sure you don't miss one of 2008's best up and coming bands.
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| www.themetros.com |
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 The Ting Tings
MONDAY 19TH MAY Impossible to pigeonhole, The Ting Tings pack quite a punch with their modern pop tunes, making it hard to believe that such a massive sound comes from just two people. The Salford duo embark on a tour that leads right up to the highly anticipated festival season. |
| www.myspace.com/thetingtings |
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 Give It A Name Introduces Tour 2008
TUESDAY MAY 20TH We give you a taster some of the best up and coming bands on the bill at this year's Give It A Name festival featuring Four Year Strong, Meg And Dia, Mayday Parade and The Colour Fred.
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| www.giveitaname.co.uk |
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 Wednesday 13
WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY Lead by former Murderdolls frontman Joseph Poole, Wednesday 13 embark on a massive worldwide tour that takes them from America to Aberdeen.
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| www.wednesday13.com |
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 Broken Social Scene
THURSDAY 22 MAY Giving indie music a good kick up the backside, the 17 members of Broken Social Scene are a modern-day phenomena. Expect an experimental mix of anthemic pop-rock ensembles in one unforgettable show.
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| www.brokensocialscene.com |
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 All Time Low + Cobra Starship
THURSDAY 22ND MAY Two of America's most promising alternative acts embark on a joint headline tour this May. Billed as 'one of the bands you need to know' in their home country, pop punks All Time Low come to the U.K to add to their army of fans alongside Cobra Starship, the side project of the ex-Midtown member Gabe Saporta.
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| www.alltimelow.com |
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 Saul Willams
MONDAY 26TH MAY Blending poetry and hip-hop, American writer, actor and musician Saul Williams hits stages around the country. |
| www.niggytardust.com |
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 Duke Special
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY Duke Special is one of a kind, a unique and talented performer, whose bruised romanticism and soft Northern Irish tinged vocals are at sharp juxtaposition with his wild dreadlocks, smudged eyeliner and unfeasibly wide trousers. |
| www.dukespecial.com |
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 Dead Kennedys
THURSDAY 29TH MAY Often billed as one of the most important American hardcore punk bands, Dead Kennedys return to British shores to revive their pioneering sound. |
| www.deadkennedys.com |
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 DJ Derek + Count Skylarkin
THURSDAY 29TH MAY DJ Derek and Count Skylarkin' put in yet another stellar Thursday night as they spin the finest beats. |
| www.myspace.com/skylarkin_soundsystem |
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 Black Kids
MONDAY 2ND JUNE Hailed as ones to watch for 2008 following their hit single 'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You', Black Kids live up to the hype in their highly anticipated UK tour. |
| www.blackkidsmusic.com |
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 Bat For Lashes
TUESDAY 3RD JUNE Natasha Khan is back! Following the huge success of her debut album 'Fur and Gold', the Mercury Award nominee returns with her mesmerising live show and some new material that sees Bat For Lashes at her bold and thunderous best. |
| www.batforlashes.com |
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 Cartel
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE With classic influences ranging from The Beatles to Radiohead, Cartel have already found huge success in America, having sold a quarter of a million copies of their debut album. Now they come to Oxford to show off their infectious sound.
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| www.cartelrocks.com |
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 Glasvegas
THURSDAY 5TH JUNE Hotly tipped Scottish four piece Glasvegas come highly recommended by Creation Records mogul Alan McGee, who has been a huge supporter of the group since their early days. They come to Oxford before appearing at some of the summer's biggest festivals.
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| www.glasvegas.net |
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 Hot Club De Paris
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE This quintessentially British three-piece play sharp, witty pop tunes full of hook-filled melodies. Their second album 'Live at the Dead Lake' is set to bring more catchy pop singles. |
| www.hotclubdeparis.com |
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 Steve Earle
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE With songs that tell of love and protest, Steve Earle leaves his beloved New York City temporarily to perform on U.K stages.
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| www.steveearle.com |
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 Exit Ten
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE Exit Ten's bold and ambitious debut album 'Remember The Day' led to the band being heralded in the press as one of the best unsigned UK acts. After much critical acclaim, they prove themselves as an impressive live act this summer. |
| www.myspace.com/exitten |
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 The Rascals
WEDNESDAY 11TH JUNE Yet another fine band to come out of the Deltasonic label, Wirral three-piece The Rascals are heading for great things after becoming favourites of Arctic Monkeys – with guitarist Miles Kane collaborating with Alex Turner on side project The Last Shadow Puppets. |
| www.therascals.co.uk |
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 Tokyo Police Club
THURSDAY 12TH JUNE The Ontario five piece return to British shores with their debut full-length album 'Elephant Shell'.
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| www.tokyopoliceclub.com |
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 Morcheeba
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE Friday 13th June: Carling Academy Oxford
Influenced by a beautiful mix of trip hop, rock and pop, Morcheeba return as brothers Paul and Ross Godfrey introduce a new cast of guest vocalists to their sound. |
| www.morcheeba.co.uk |
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 Stone Gods
MONDAY 16TH JUNE Stone Gods are a dazzling and diverse mixture of crunching heavy metal anthems, irresistible radio-rock and sumptuous, ballsy ballads; it's a glorious celebration of everything that makes loud, blaring rock 'n' roll so reliably exhilarating.
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| www.stonegods.co.uk |
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 Thea Gilmore
FRIDAY 20TH JUNE Oxfordshire songbird Thea Gilmore returns to the stage following a fantastic response to her latest single 'Old Soul', which features the gravel-toned vocals of Dave McCabe from The Zutons.
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| www.theagilmore.net |
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 The Automatic
SUNDAY 22ND JUNE Appearing fresh out of the studio from recording their second album, The Automatic are hitting the road once again alongside Viva Machine and Team Waterpolo. |
| www.theautomatic.co.uk |
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 The Days + Last Orderz
TUESDAY 24TH JUNE Hailing from Devon, The Days have been compared to Scouting for Girls and Ben Folds. Now they hit the road in support of their debut EP 'Evil Girls'. |
| www.myspace.com/thedaysmusic |
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 The Music
FRIDAY 27TH JUNE The boys from Leeds are on the road touring their new album 'Strength in Numbers'. It's been a while since The Music have graced our stages but they are back to their best and not to be missed.
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| www.themusic.co.uk |
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 Los De Abajo
SUNDAY 6TH JULY Hailing from Mexico City, Los De Abajo bring their exotic Latin ska to Oxford. With influences of rock, salsa, reggae shining through in their live show, the eccentric eight piece are set to bring some warm vibes to the British summertime. |
| www.myspace.com/losdeabajoska |
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 Yngwie Malmsteen
MONDAY 7TH JULY One of rock's premier virtuoso guitarists, his classical work for orchestra and solo electric guitar has earned him legendary status. |
| www.yngwie.org |
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 Murder By Death
FRIDAY 11TH JULY Though they've had eight years to refine their sound and vision, Murder By Death rolled out in 2000, playing a blend of rocking Americana noir and dramatic post-punk that erased old style and audience boundaries as much as it tested the limits of new ones.
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| www.murderbydeath.com |
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 We Are The Ocean + Canterbury + All Forgotten
SUNDAY 13TH JULY Essex whippersnappers We Are The Ocean mix ear pleasing hardcore with epic, soaring vocals. They headline the Good To Go Tour with support from Canterbury and All Forgotten. |
| www.wearetheocean.co.uk |
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We Are The Ocean + Canterbury + All Forgotten
SUNDAY 13TH JULY Essex whippersnappers We Are The Ocean mix ear pleasing hardcore with epic, soaring vocals. They headline the Good To Go Tour with support from Canterbury and All Forgotten. |
| www.wearetheocean.co.uk |
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 Johnny Truant
WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY The Brighton based metallers return to promote their new album 'In The Library Of Horrific Events' and break in their new band member.
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| www.johnnytruant.co.uk |
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 Clutch
MONDAY 18TH AUGUST With nine albums under their belts, Clutch have marked each one with a unique and distinctive sound from metallic hardcore punk to hard rock and blues. They hit the road for a long awaited UK tour.
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| www.pro-rock.com |
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 Dragonforce
THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER When DragonForce's legendary tune 'Through The Fire and Flames' was named as the toughest track to master on the infamous 'Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock' video game, the band have been even more in demand and now hit stages across the country. |
| www.dragonforce.com |
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 Delirious?
FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER Christian rock band, Delirious? return to the stage with a performance that sees them play out new songs as well as old favourites, including the modern worship classic 'I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever'. |
| www.delirious.co.uk |
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 The Courteeners
WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER With debut album 'St. Jude' receiving high praise from critics and fans, Manchester's latest heroes embark on a mammoth tour after they hit the summer's hottest festivals.
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| www.thecourteeners.com |
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 One Night Only
TUESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER One Night Only are certainly one of the bands of 2008 so far, and the five-piece show no signs of stopping. Their fourth single 'You and Me' is out in July.
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| www.onenightonlyonline.com |
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 The Aggrolites
FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER The Aggrolites are a funky amalgamation of two previous Los Angeles reggae and ska bands, the Vessels and the Rhythm Doctors.
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| www.aggroreggae.com |
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 The Complete Stone Roses
SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER One of the UK's leading tribute bands, TCSR are touring the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, carrying on the music of one of the best bands to emerge from the heyday of 'Madchester'. |
| www.stoneroses.net |
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 The Saw Doctors
TUESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER Now in their 20th year, The Saw Doctors have just picked up a life time achievement title from the Meteor Ireland Music Awards. The Galway quintet are still going strong and selling out major venues across the world with their brand of 'country-punk'. |
| www.sawdoctors.com |
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