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Rodrigo Y Gabriela |
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Wednesday 22nd February 2012 - 7pm |
Mexican-born guitar virtuosos playing a unique mix of Latin rhythms, Celtic lyricism, jazz, pop and the odd heavy metal riff.
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SBTRKT & Disclosure |
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Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 8.00pm |
SBTRKT pronounced as Subtract is a masked musician and producer from London. He will be taking to the stage alongside Disclosure.
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Theory Of A Deadman |
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Friday 24th February 2012 - 7pm |
Theory Of A Deadman are a Canadian rock band who have had chart success in the US & Canada with hits "No Surprise" and "Bad Girlfriend".
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The Smyths & Re:Order |
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Saturday 25th February 2012 - 6.30pm |
A classic night of Manchester madness just for you, with two of the best-loved UK tribute bands - Smiths tribute The Smyths, and the hottest New Order/Joy Division tribute Re:Order, in one night, on one stage!
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Gotye |
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Friday 2nd March 2012 - 6.30pm |
Belgian-Australian multi-instrumental musician & singer-songwriter, Gotye comes to The Ritz. With his brand of indie rock and experimental rock, His biggest single reached #1 in 6 countries "Somebody That I Used To Know"
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Simple Minds |
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Saturday 3rd March 2012 - 6.30pm |
Very popular Scottish new wave, pop rock band who were big in the 80's & 90's, hits for Simple Minds include "Don't You (Forger About Me)" and "Alive and Kicking" plus many many more!
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The Presidents Of The United States America |
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Saturday 10th March 2012 - 7pm |
Seattle’s purveyors of power-pop will perform their self-titled debut album in it’s entirety - as well as other hits from their 18 year career.
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Lloyd |
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Wednesday 14th March 2012 - 7pm |
Former member of N-Toon, Lloyd, American R&B star embarks on his UK tour. His biggest hit to date in the UK is "Dedication To My Ex (Miss That)".
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WU LYF |
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Thursday 15th March 2012 - 7pm |
WU LYF stands for "World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation". A Manchester band who created mystery around themselves by declining requests for an interview. Playing indie-rock & post-rock.
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Talib Kweli |
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Wednesday 21st March 2012 - 7pm |
Talib Kweli, American rapper, plates The Ritz with guests Lowkey, Mic Righteous and No Fakin' DJ's.
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Wiley |
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Friday 23rd March 2012 - 7pm |
Wiley is an English music producer, MC and recording artist with roots in Trinidad. Active in the fields of jungle, drum & bass and UK garage music. Hits include "Wearing My Rolex" and "Cash In My Pocket".
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Inspiral Carpets |
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Saturday 24th March 2012 - 6.30pm |
Inspiral Carpets are one of Manchester's best loved bands of the 80's & 90's. In this incarnation the group are without lead-singer Tom Hingley and back with original singer Stephen Holt.
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The Ritz Reunion |
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Sunday 25th March 2012 - 3pm |
The Ritz Reunion Jazz Funk and Soul All Dayer. Featuring old skool soul, jazz funk, 70's disco and Northern soul, aswell as soulful dance and jazz. A night to remember.
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The Rifles |
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Thursday 29th March 2012 - 7pm |
The Rifles announced earlier this year that they were to embark on a nationwide UK tour, and that they were set to release their much-anticipated third album 'Freedom Run' in September 2011.
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UFO |
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Friday 30th March 2012 - 6.30pm |
UFO are an English heavy metal and hard rock band, who formed in 1969. UFO were a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
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Stiff Little Fingers |
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Saturday 31st March 2012 - 6.30pm |
Scottish R&B, and sour artist comes to Manchester. First seen when she featured with Chipmunk on his single "Diamond Rings". She reached #2 in the UK with her own single "Heaven" and #21 with "Daddy".
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Cast |
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Wednesday 4th April 2012 - 7pm |
Britpop band Cast, Liverpool's popular band of the '90 are back. Formed after John Power left The La's. Hit singles include "Flying", "Free Me", "Live The Dream", "Sandstorm" being just a few of the groups 11 hits.
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Tinariwen |
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Sunday 8th April 2012 - 7pm |
World-class violinist. Fashion icon. Famously bipolar. The list goes on, but one thing is certain: We're talking about Emilie Autumn.
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Caron Wheeler |
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Sunday 8th April 2012 - 10.00pm |
Two-time Grammy award winning R&B, singer-songwiriter and former member of Soul II Soul come to the Ritz. Her most well known songs include "Back To Live (However Do You Want Me)" and "Keep On Movin".
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Angels & Airwaves |
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Wednesday 11th April 2012 - 7.00pm |
Alt-rock supergroup led by Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge and other members from Over My Dead Body, 30 Seconds To Mars, Nine Inch Nails and The Distillers. 'The Adventure' is the best selling single so far reaching #20.
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Emeli Sande |
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Thursday 12th April 2012 - 7.00pm |
Scottish R&B, and sour artist comes to Manchester. First seen when she featured with Chipmunk on his single "Diamond Rings". She reached #2 in the UK with her own single "Heaven" and #21 with "Daddy".
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Emilie Autumn |
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Saturday 14th April 2012 - 6.30pm |
World-class violinist. Fashion icon. Famously bipolar. The list goes on, but one thing is certain: We're talking about Emilie Autumn.
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Twin Atlantic |
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Monday 16th April 2012 - 7.00pm |
Scotish alternative rock band, Twin Atlantic come to the HMV Ritz. While their singles have yet to have a major impact on the charts they are fast growing in popularity.
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Major Lazer |
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Wednesday 18th April 2012 - 7.00pm |
Major Lazer is a collaborative musical project from DJ/Producers Diplo and Switch. The two have worked with a number of groups. Singles to date include "Hold The Tine" and "Original Don".
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Simple Plan |
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Wednesday 2nd May 2012 - 7.00pm |
Simple Plan are a Canadian pop punk band who've had a number one in their own country, with their biggest hit in England, Perfect, reaching 24 in the UK.
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The Farm |
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Friday 4th May 2012 - 7.00pm |
The Farm are a British band from Liverpool who were popular through the early 1990's. Their first album 'Spartacus' reached number 1 in the UK. Hits include 'All Together Now' and 'Groovy Train'.
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Marcus Miller |
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Sunday 6th May 2012 - 7.30pm |
Modern jazz bassist and one of the great names in jazz, famed for his production work with Miles Davis (Tutu) and David Sanborn. He is a true musician, able to play clarinet, bass clarinet, sax, piano, bass and turntables.
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The Subways |
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Tuesday 8th May 2012 - 7.00pm |
The Subways are a successful indie rock band who grew from a loyal cult following to a band who've had 4 top 40 hits "Rock & Roll Queen", "Oh Yeah", "No Goodbyes" and "With You".
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Michael Schenker |
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Thursday 10th May 2012 - 7.00pm |
Michael Schenker is a German rock guitarist best known for his tenure in UFO, and being the founding member of band the Scorpions. Join himself for a night of rock 'n' roll.
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Michael Kiwanuka |
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Tuesday 15th May 2012 |
British soul musician of Ugandan heritage. Often compared to Bill Withers, Otis Redding, Van Morrison and the Temptations. In 2012, he won BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.
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The Horrors |
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Saturday 19th May 2012 - 6.00pm |
The Horrors are an English post-punk rock band from Southend on Sea. Their biggest hit to date, 'Golves', reached number 34 in the UK single charts.
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Of Montreal |
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Sunday 22nd May 2012 - 7.00pm |
Of Montreal are an American rock band who have been influenced by the likes of Prince & David Bowie. Their style has evolved from vaudeville and Beatles psychedelic twee pop to electronica, funk and glam.
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White Denim |
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Wednesday 23rd May 2012 - 7.00pm |
Four-piece rock band influenced by dub, blues, psychedelic rock, punk rock, prog rock & jazz. Singles for the group include "Keys", "Drug", "I Run To Start" and "Shake Shake Shake".
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Mac Miller |
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Friday 25th May 2012 - 7.00pm |
Mac Miler (previously Easy Mac) is an American rapper. Mac's biggest hit was on the US R&B chart where his single "Knock Knock" reached number 36.
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Miike Snow |
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Wednesday 30th May 2012 - 7pm |
Miike Snow is an electropop band from Stockholm, Sweden formed in 2007. Members of the band have written & produced for Kylie Minogue, Madonna & Britney Spears.
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A$ap Rocky |
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Friday 8th June 2012 - 6.30pm |
Harlem born rapper and director, A$ap Rocky, was recently nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 Poll. Singles to date include "Peso" & "Purple Swag".
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Sunn O ))) |
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Monday 11th June 2012 - 7.00pm |
Doom metal band Sunn O ))) is known for it's synthesis of diverse genres including drone, ambient, noise, and black metal. Their singles to date are "Che" and "The Horn And The Spear".
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NOFX |
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Tuesday 12th June 2012 - 7.00pm |
NOFX are an American punk rock band from LA. The band rose to popularity with the '94 release of the album Punk In Drublic. Currently working on their 12 studio album, the band have sold over 6 million records worldwide!
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Best Coast |
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Sunday 17th June 2012 - 7.00pm |
Best Coast are an American rock band with subgenres including garage rock, surf pop and lo-fi. Singles include "Sun Was High (So Was I)", "Make You Mine" and most recently "Far Away".
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Beth Hart Band |
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Wednesday 27th June 2012 - 7.00pm |
Harlem born rapper and director, A$ap Rocky, was recently nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 Poll. Singles to date include "Peso" & "Purple Swag".
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Ian Hunter |
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Thursday 18th October 2012 - 7.00pm |
Famed as the frontman for the great Mott The Hoople, Ian Hunter has persued his solo career for a long time having released almost 20 albums since 1975! Recording with members of the E Street Band and John Cale.
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John Lees Barclay James Harvest |
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Friday 19th October 2012 - 7.00pm |
John Lees is the former founder of the English progressive rock band Barclay James Harvest. John Lees brings his Barclay James Harvest to the stage of the HMV Ritz.
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