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 Airbourne
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER Are you ready to rock? Airbourne certainly are, with their hard-edged guitars, razor sharp vocals and anthemic songs. They break out of their Australian home country for an unmissable tour of the U.K. |
| www.airbournerock.com |
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 A Silent Film + International Jetsetters + Motion In Colour
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER Every Saturday throughout November, in conjunction with legendary local music rag Nightshift, TCT Music will showcase the best the local scene has to offer. |
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 Ida Maria
SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER Mixing a dash of a Gallagher's gob, a sprinkling of Winehouse's recklessness, a splash of Bjork's pixie like chic with a large serving of Chrissie Hynde's musical sensibility, Ida Maria has the ingredients to make it big. |
| www.idamaria.co.uk |
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 Finch
MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER Having recently released a self-titled EP after being absent from the rock scene for a while, Finch are teasing fans with rumours of a third album. They stop in the U.K for a long awaited tour before heading to Australia's Soundwave Festival. |
| www.thebandfinch.com |
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 My American Heart
WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER Coming from San Diego, My American Heart announce a U.K tour following sold out shows in the States. |
| www.myspace.com/myamericanheart |
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 Max Romeo
THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER Max Romeo is a true giant among Jamaican recording artists. As a founding member of The Upsetters in 1968 he met maverick producer Lee Scratch Perry who he worked with on landmark LP 'War Ina Babylon'. Now in his sixties, Max's voice is as strong as ever, and his rare live performances are never less than compelling. Support comes from Raggasaurus and The Charmax Players. Free entry to Skylarkin Soundsystem with DJ Derek for all ticket holders over 18.
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| www.myspace.com/skylarkin_soundsystem |
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 Twin Atlantic
FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER Having gained an army of fans through their recent support slots for The Subways, Twin Atlantic return to the stage in their own headline tour. |
| www.myspace.com/twinatlantic |
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 Fuse Ft. Freestylers (DJ Set)
FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER - OVER 18s ONLY So, here's what you probably already know about The Freestylers. They've made over 45 records, sold 350,000 albums, scorched the charts with the hot-footer 'B-Boy Stance', rocked Glastonbury, and now they're set to release their fourth album 'Adventures In Freestyle.' Don't miss them as they DJ at Fuse this month! |
| www.slideuk.com |
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 The Rifles
SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER - RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER - ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID After high praise from the Mod legend Paul Weller and Zane Lowe amongst many others, The Rifles are set to emerge from 2008 as the UK's hottest band. |
| www.myspace.com/therifles |
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The Half Rabbits + Tristan & The Troubadours + Space Heroes Of The People
SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER Every Saturday throughout November, in conjunction with legendary local music rag Nightshift, TCT Music will showcase the best the local scene has to offer. |
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 The Paddingtons + Lord Auch
SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER The Paddingtons are back and armed with material from their new album 'No Mundane Options'. |
| www.thepaddingtons.net |
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 The Script
MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER There is no stopping The Script! The band, whose music boasts the kind of artful twists sure to turn all preconceptions on their head, have announced their biggest U.K tour yet. |
| www.thescriptmusic.com |
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 Apocalyptica
TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER Apocalyptica are made up of talented cellists and a drummer. Creating an unusual combination of metal with classical music, they come to the UK as part of a huge world tour |
| www.apocalyptica.com |
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 The Wedding Present
THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER Having racked up eighteen UK Top 40 singles over the years, The Wedding Present return for a highly anticipated tour which sees them revive old classics and play tracks from their latest album, 'El Rey'. |
| www.myspace.com/theweddingpresent |
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 Introducing – A Note For Note Reworking
THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER It's hard to imagine that it's now over a decade since DJ Shadow released his classic debut album 'Endtroducing' – an album that inspired a generation of musicians. Now, for the first time ever in the U.K - a complete, note for note live band are to rework DJ Shadow's classic LP.
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| www.oxford-academy.co.uk |
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 The Wildhearts
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER Following the 15th anniversary celebrations of the release of their seminal album 'Earth Vs. The Wildhearts', the band embark on a U.K tour. |
| www.thewildhearts.com |
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 Iglu & Hartly
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER - RESCHEDULED FROM FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER - ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID With their debut album 'And Then Boom' scheduled for an autumn release, Los Angeles five piece Iglu & Hartly come to the U.K following rave reviews at this summer's festivals. |
| www.igluandhartly.com |
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 Headphone Disco
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER - OVER 18s ONLY Headphone Disco comes to Oxford to bring a unique party, where clubbers throw on their muffs and choose to wig out to a floor-shakin' mix of rock n' roll, indie and alternative tunes. |
| www.headphonedisco.com |
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 Alabama 3
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER Founded in Brixton back in 1989, Alabama 3's sound is as diverse as their hometown with house, blues, country and gospel influencing their music. Other than their eclectic tastes, they have a reputation for being one of the most entertaining live acts around. |
| www.alabama3.co.uk |
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 Transformation ft. The Futureheads (Live)
SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER - OVER 18s ONLY The Futureheads come to Transformation for a late night live slot armed with tracks from their electrifying back catalogue. |
| www.thefutureheads.co.uk |
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 Nouvelle Vague
SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER Led by Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux, Nouvelle Vague are best known for giving classic tracks a French twist, with the likes of Joy Division, Buzzcocks and Depeche Mode receiving the collective's unique treatment. |
| www.nouvellesvagues.com |
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 The Hold Steady
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER - RESCHEDULED FROM MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER - ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID The Hold Steady make quality rock ‘n’ roll. Like Thin Lizzy playing Jonathan Richman songs or AC/DC riffing through Springsteen's 'Born To Run'. Get ready to see them at their best as they tour with new material from their latest offering 'Stay Postive'. |
| www.theholdsteady.com |
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 The Saw Doctors
TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 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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 Ascension Of The Watchers
TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER - CANCELLED - REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE Following support slots for Killing Joke around the U.S, Ascension Of The Watchers bring their alternative sound to U.K as part of a huge European tour. |
| www.thewatchers.org |
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 Foals
THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER & FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER Oxford quintet Foals have rocketed from the underground house parties to the main stage over the past year. Following the release of their seminal album 'Antidotes' and headline festival appearances, they come to Oxford as part of a huge winter tour. |
| www.wearefoals.com |
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 Black Stone Cherry
SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER Hailing from the deep south, Black Stone Cherry are a full throttle rock band with guitars that rage and a sound that's raw and heavy. |
| www.blackstonecherry.com |
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 Sonic Boom Six + Ny-Lon + Mouthwash
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER Since the release of 'Arcade Perfect' in late 2007, Sonic Boom Six have taken their high-octane live show and soundclash of punk-rock, hip-hop and jump-up ska all over the world. |
| www.sonicboomsix.co.uk |
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 Pride Tiger
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER Vancouver boys Pride Tiger have been raiding their parents record collection since 1995. They bring their classic rock sound to Oxford this winter. |
| www.pridetiger.com |
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 Levellers
TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER Following the August release of their latest album 'Letters From The Underground', the Levellers announce a U.K tour to showcase their most politically resonant work in a decade. |
| www.levellers.co.uk |
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 Canterbury
TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER Playing tracks from their eagerly awaited debut album, Canterbury bring their energetic mix of rock, pop and indie to stages around the country this winter. |
| www.myspace.com/canterbury |
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 Dennis Rollins Badbone & Co. + Empirical
THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER Renowned on the jazz scene for his versatile and unique approach to the underrated trombone, Dennis Rollins' mighty sound is to be heard to full effect as he and his award winning band Badbone & Co bring a collection of groove-based, funky dance music with jazz overtones to Oxford. |
| www.dennisrollins.com |
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 The Damned
FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER As relevant now as in 1976, The Damned continue to bring new sounds to the stage and the studio with their trademark dark vocals, poppy melodies and scintillating guitar sounds. |
| www.officialdamned.com |
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 Homecoming Oxford with Young Knives + Pete & The Pirates + Beep Seals + Hreda + Tristan & The Troubadours + Hollow
SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER December sees Oxford's surrogate sons curate a bill on behalf of Homecoming. For the Young Knives this was the city where their career finally started to take off, and with an emotional connection to the local music scene, the hand picked line up promises to capture some of the best talent Oxford has to offer. |
| www.myspace.com/theyoungknives |
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 The Blackout
TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER Following a series of shows with Linkin Park around Europe, The Blackout hit the road on their biggest headline tour to date around the U.K. |
| www.myspace.com/theblackout |
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 We Are The Ocean
SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY We Are The Ocean mix ear pleasing hardcore with epic, soaring vocals. Following the success of their last tour, they return to Oxford in the New Year. |
| www.wearetheocean.co.uk |
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 Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 Ft. Mindless Self Indulgence + Bring Me the Horizon + Black Tide + In Case of Fire
TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY The Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 rolls into town with a monster line up headlined by shock rockers Mindless Self Indulgence. Following support slots for the likes of My Chemical Romance, the four piece put in an energetic performance alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Black Tide and In Case Of Fire. |
| www.kerrang.com |
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 Academy Live Ft. The Winchell Riots + Any Color Black + Broadcast 2000 + The Volt
FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY Academy Live takes four brand new acts out on tour, with each band taking the headline slot at the Academy venue in their region. Oxford sees The Winchell Riots take the spotlight following support slots for the likes of Glasvegas and The Streets. |
| www.academy-events.co.uk |
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 Buzzcocks - Another Bites Tour
TUESDAY 27TH JANUARY A powerful influence over the Manchester music scene, independent record label movement and the punk and indie rock genres in general, Buzzcocks return for the Another Bites tour to perform seminal albums 'A Music In A Different Kitchen' and 'Love Bites' in their entirety. |
| www.myspace.com/buzzcocksofficial |
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 Architects
THURSDAY 29TH JANUARY Metal/Hardcore crossover pioneers Architects welcome in 2009 with The Hollow Crown U.K Tour, where they will hit stages around the country alongside Misery Signals and A Textbook Tragedy. |
| www.myspace.com/architectsuk |
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 Emmy the Great
SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY Following numerous collaborations and support slots for the likes of Lightspeed Champion, Mystery Jets and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Emmy The Great showcases new material from her highly anticipated debut album 'First Love' in this intimate Oxford show. |
| www.emmythegreat.com |
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 Mongrel
MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY The band that features current and ex members of Babyshambles, Reverend and The Makers and The Arctic Monkeys play their first tour to promote the new album 'Better Than Heavy' on Wall of Sound recordings. |
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 P.O.D/Filter
FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY - CANCELLED - REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE Armed with hits such as 'Youth Of The Nation' and 'Alive', P.O.D hit the road in a joint headline tour with fellow U.S rockers Filter.
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 Late of the Pier
MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Late Of The Pier emerged from the nu-rave scene unscathed, and after relentless touring they bring their distinctive brand of dance punk electronica to Oxford. |
| www.lateofthepier.com |
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 Fighting with Wire
TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY Having already become familiar to rock fans through their support slots for the likes of Biffy Clyro, Reuben and Future Of The Left, Fighting With Wire embark on headline shows of their own. |
| www.fightingwithwire.co.uk |
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 Shockwaves Present NME Awards Tour 2009 Ft. Glasvegas + Friendly Fires + White Lies + Florence and the Machine
TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY It has discovered the likes of Muse, The Killers and the Arctic Monkeys and next year's Shockwaves NME Awards Tour is back and bigger than ever. Glasvegas scoop the much coveted headline slot alongside Friendly Fires, White Lies and Florence and The Machine. |
| www.nme.com |
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 Reel Big Fish
SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY Reel Big Fish return with a U.K tour following the success of their 2007 album 'Monkeys For Nothin' and the Chimps For Free'. |
| www.reel-big-fish.com |
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 Skint & Demoralised
SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 'Love, And Other Catastrophes...' introduces Skint & Demoralised – an act whose debut single 'The Thrill Of Thirty Seconds' has signaled that they are definitely 'ones to watch' in 2009. |
| www.skintanddemoralised.co.uk |
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 A Day to Remember
TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY The next big band to emerge from Victory Records announce a huge European tour to showcase material from their latest album 'Homesick'. With an average age of 20, the band's trademark catchy choruses and crushing breakdowns have got both fans and peers hooked. |
| www.myspace.com/adaytoremember |
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 Das Pop
WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY Das Pop may appear just three parts Belgian and one part Kiwi, but they're much more. Their spirited guitar-pop is hummable, danceable and utterly infectious. Already championed by Parisian dance heroes Justice, Das Pop's live performance demonstrates their brilliance on the stage. |
| www.daspop.be |
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 Rise Against
THURSDAY 5TH MARCH After landing the opening slot on high-profile national tours and joining the Vans Warped Tour roster, Rise Against have emerged from the underground with a 12 date U.K tour. |
| www.riseagainst.com |
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 36crazyfists
FRIDAY 6TH MARCH Having already released 5 albums, 36CrazyFists bring their experience and sheer metal power to Oxford. This time they're bringing the hits off their new album 'The Tide and Its Takers'. |
| www.36crazyfists.com |
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 The Beat – 30th Anniversary Tour + Sonic Boom Six + Strawberry Blondes
THURSDAY 12TH MARCH The Beat are back! Since forming in Birmingham in 1978, the group have been hailed as one of the most important bands in British music history, having developed a unique sound that fuses ska, punk rock, reggae and soul. |
| www.thebeatuk.com |
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 Lights Action
SUNDAY 15TH MARCH These bright young things came together from as far afield as California and Suffolk. With sweeping songs, epic chorus lines and sheer talent, big things are guaranteed for the road ahead. |
| www.myspace.com/lightsactionband |
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 Go:Audio
FRIDAY 3RD APRIL Anyone trying to pigeonhole Go:Audio – think again – either a rock band you can dance to, or dance act you can rock out to – you decide! They hit Oxford following the phenomenal success of their recent live shows and hit debut album 'Made Up Stories'. |
| www.myspace.com/goaudioband |
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 The Smiths Indeed
SATURDAY 4TH APRIL Devoted to recreating the atmosphere, the excitement, the music and the movements of a band that meant so much to so many, The Smiths Indeed return with a U.K tour. |
| www.thesmithsindeed.co.uk |
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 In Flames + Cancer Bats
SATURDAY 18TH APRIL After the success of their last U.K tour and release of the album 'A Sense Of Purpose', In Flames return to headline a bunch of new dates in spring 2009. |
| www.inflames.com |
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 The Doors Alive
SUNDAY 19TH APRIL Recreating the very best of Jim Morrison and co., The Doors Alive celebrate all that was great about the legendary group. From 'Light My Fire' to 'Hello I Love You', expect all the classics in this Oxford show. |
| www.thedoorsalive.com |
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