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May 2012
Friday 25
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The Imagined Village
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Interweaving traditional folk and electronica, the stunning project returns with a new line-up for 2012, inspired by Britain’s diverse cultural heritage -
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Gordon Giltrap
8:30 pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
One of the UK’s most respected and innovative guitarists, with a trademark technique and individual soundsoldout
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Wednesday 30
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Keith & Kristyn Getty and Friends
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
With a brilliant fusion of Irish heritage with the sounds of Nashville, their hymns are sung around the world
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Thursday 31
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Blending fine musical talent and a sense of the absurd: serious fun from Beethoven to Nirvana -
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Woody Guthrie Folk Club Special
8:30 pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Guthrie’s daughter Nora talks about her father’s life and music on the 100th anniversary of his birth, with music from Alun Parry and folk trio Rich Man's Ruinsoldout
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June 2012
Monday 04
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Dionne Warwick
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The iconic five-time Grammy Award-winning singer celebrates 50 years in entertainment with her signature songs and scintillating voice
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Sunday 10
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The Chieftains
8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The six-time Grammy Award winners and international ambassadors of traditional Irish music are back!
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Sunday 17
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The Unthanks with The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The Mercury-nominated Tyneside folk band in a journey of staunch traditionalism and sonic adventure in collaboration with The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
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Thursday 21
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After 8 Double Bill:
Amelia Curran and Lizzie Nunnery
8:30 pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
A double bill with the beautiful songs of Amelia Curran and a captivating new voice in British folk with Lizzie Nunnery
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Monday 25
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Strictly Presents... Dance To The Music
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Experience Strictly unleashed in a music and dance spectacular including 2010 champion Kara Tointon
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Wednesday 27
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After 8
Woody Mann
8:30 pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Bringing a fresh approach to American acoustic blues with a myriad musical influences, Mann is a guitarist and bluesman at the peak of his art
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July 2012
Monday 02
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The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show
Brit Floyd
8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
All of Pink Floyd’s best work selected by Pink Floyd members themselves in one of the best tribute shows in the world
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Thursday 05
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After 8
Ian Prowse
8:30 pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The Irish Sea Sessions band member and pop songsmith returns with an extra special acoustic show spanning two decades of songs
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Friday 06
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After 8
Ian Prowse
8:30 pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The Irish Sea Sessions band member and pop songsmith returns with an extra special acoustic show spanning two decades of songssoldout
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Saturday 14
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Alison Krauss & Union Station
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Multiple Grammy Award-winning Krauss bridges the gap between roots music, country, and rock & pop and with her band Union Station brings an incredible live experiencesoldout
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Sunday 15
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Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival
Alif Ensemble
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Oud player Khyam Allami brings together traditional and contemporary musicians for inspiring new acoustic and electronic music
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Thursday 26
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Jools Holland
and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The undisputed King of boogie-woogie performs tracks spanning his entire career and latest album, with guest vocalists Gregory Porter, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall
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Friday 27
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Liverpool Philharmonic Americana Weekend
Lazy Lester
8:30 pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The embodiment of the American blues tradition has been making music for over six decades and is a 2012 inductee to the Blues Hall of Fame
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Saturday 28
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Liverpool Philharmonic Americana Weekend
Americana Night
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Four-time Grammy-nominated band Pine Leaf Boys lead special guest artists in a night of Bluegrass and Cajun music
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August 2012
Friday 24
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International Beatle Week
They Say It's Your Birthday
A Musical Tribute to Sir Paul McCartney7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
A tribute to Sir Paul McCartney, who celebrates his 70th birthday in 2012, featuring Bob Bartey, Lawrence Gilmore and more
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Saturday 25
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International Beatle Week
Live Peace in Liverpool
A Musical Tribute to John Lennon7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
A tribute to John Lennon with some of the world’s best, including Jon Keats, Mark Staycer, Working Class Hero and Gary Gibson
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Monday 27
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International Beatle Week
50th Anniversary Concert
50 Years of The Beatles7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The cast of the Cavern Club Beatles and Pepperland pay tribute to the Beatles in the finale of International Beatle Week 2012
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September 2012
Saturday 22
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Marc Almond
8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Whether synth-pop, 60s-inspired kitsch-arama, bare-naked acoustic ballads or orchestrated splendour, a Marc Almond concert is a unique experience
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Tuesday 25
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The Magic of Motown
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The UK's biggest Motown concert tour celebrates 50 years of number one songs by The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and more
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October 2012
Wednesday 10
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John Cooper Clarke
8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The original punk poet and festival favourite, Clarke’s rapid-fire prose defined the experience of the working classes on the streets of the UK’s big cities
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Tuesday 16
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Running In The Family 25
Level 42
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The band that took the '80s by storm with their brand of jazz funk bass lines
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Wednesday 17
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Autumn Almanac Tour
Ray Davies
8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The one and only Ray Davies brings his songbook of classic British hits, from the Kinks to his solo work
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Friday 19
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The Irish Sea Sessions 2012
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Back for its third year, a night of impassioned exposition of the shared music and the special bond between Liverpool and Ireland
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Sunday 21
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The Proclaimers
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The strikingly individual twin brothers have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collidenone
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Wednesday 24
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An Evening with
Neil Sedaka
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
One of the godfathers of pop music, with decades of hits including Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Love Will Keep Us Together amongst many others
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Sunday 28
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40th Anniversary of American Pie tour
Don McLean
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The singer, songwriter and guitarist began his career in folk music and is probably best known for his hit album American Pie
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Tuesday 30
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Sixties Gold
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
All the hits of the 60s with the original stars – Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Animals, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes
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November 2012
Thursday 01
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The Civil Wars
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The Grammy Award-winning duo with their intimate, minimalist approach to folk
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Sunday 04
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Charlie Landsborough
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Landsborough’s blend of easy-listening ballads, blues and country music has endeared him to fans across the globenone
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Friday 09
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Joan Armatrading
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
with Special Guest Chris Wood, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Singer of The Year 2011
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Thursday 15
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The Blueblack Hussar Tour
Adam Ant
& The Good The Mad & The Lovely Posse8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Adam Ant’s explosive live show, featuring songs from his new album and classic hits like Prince Charming and Stand and Deliver
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Tuesday 20
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Greg Lake
Songs of a Lifetime8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The pioneer of prog rock and founding member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer takes you on an autobiographical musical journey
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Friday 30
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The Stylistics
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
One of the best-selling soul groups ever, with hits including You Make Me Feel Brand New, You Are Everything and Break Up To Make Up
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December 2012
Saturday 01
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The Saw Doctors
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Over two decades of hits in one of the most exhilarating gigs you’ll ever see
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Friday 07
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The Bootleg Beatles
8:00 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
The world’s premier Beatle band in an annual December tradition – re-live the 60s in an always sell-out show
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Saturday 08
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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
John Lennon Songbook
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Lennon’s greatest hits are celebrated on the anniversary of his death and the 50th anniversary of The Beatles, with Joe Stilgoe, Claire Martin and Mark McGann
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Monday 10
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Squeeze
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
One of the UK’s best-loved bands for over thirty years, with hits including Cool For Cats and Up The Junction
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Friday 14
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The Overtones
7:30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
With winning charm and impeccable style, The Overtones blend the essence of vocal groups of yesteryear with the best of present-day British pop
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