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Paul Weller to play Preston gig

5:18pm Thursday 13th June 2013

PAUL Weller is to play Preston Guild Hall in October as part of a 10-date UK tour.

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My wonderful life of sheer Madness

4:41pm Friday 24th May 2013

THERE are many reasons you might revisit your past. You could question your place in the universe after a family tragedy or be inspired by clues from your family tree.

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Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers head to Preston

5:34pm Friday 17th May 2013

GROWLING out the raw-edged lyrics to Wasted Life, Gotta Getaway and Alternative Ulster, Jake Burns engineered one of punk’s landmark offerings with Stiff Little Fingers’ first album, Inflammable Material.

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Rock legends Hawkwind prepare for Lancashire show

8:22am Friday 29th March 2013

DAVE Brock has a thousand and one inter-galactic tales to tell about his anarchic career as captain of one of the world’s longest-running bands, Hawkwind.

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Johnny Marr to play North West gig

5:40pm Friday 1st March 2013

After years as a sideman, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is taking centre stage with his debut solo album The Messenger. He tells Andy Welch why the time was finally right, and why it’s all about philosophy...

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Space rock and punk on menu

3:39pm Friday 11th January 2013

HEAVY metal legends UFO are booked to fly into Preston’s 53 Degrees on March 2.

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What's on: Mark Morriss, Preston

4:22pm Friday 4th January 2013

OFTEN unfairly labelled as Britpop survivors, The Bluetones continued to plough their own furrow, producing a succession of beautifully crafted albums and irresistibly catchy pop tunes, before unplugging their guitars in 2011 and going their own separate ways.

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Folk star Maddy Prior plays Christmas concert in Preston

4:44pm Friday 7th December 2012

CHRISTMAS music from around the globe and through the centuries is a speciality of Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band.

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Review: Kate Rusby @ Guild Hall, Preston

11:11am Monday 6th December 2010

CHRISTMAS came early as folk favourite Kate Rusby brought her own festive show to the Guild Hall.

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Review: UB40 @ Guild Hall, Preston

10:03am Tuesday 9th November 2010

THE bitter winter weather was blown away by the warm rhythms of reggae last night as UB40 made a triumphant return to smaller venues.

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Gig review: Paul Weller @ Guild Hall, Preston

10:37am Monday 30th November 2009

THE angry young man of the Jam may have moved into middle age but the drive and determination to do his own thing remain undiminished.

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