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The Brickyard. Carlisle's only full time, independent live music venue!
KEMP
THE NORTHERN NOISE & KEN - RON
Live hip-hop/grime from local rhymer, Kemp.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £8.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
BUZZCOCKS
PLUS GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Commonly regarded as one of the most important influences on the manchester music scene, the independent record label movement and the punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock genres in general since their formation 1975.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £18.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
MANATEES
PLUS ALASKA & HAMMERS
Manatees bring their deafening psychedelic dirge to the brickyard for their first home town show in a year or so. Expect their new unreleased album played in full. "...bludgeoning the senses into a blissful numbness via a succession of super-amplified sonic assaults" - Clash
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £4.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
THE HEAVY
PLUS BLACK JASH & DJ'S FORRESTER / SHARPE
The Heavy make the kind of dirty, guitar-scorched hip hop soul which leads you into temptation. And then you’re going to burn. The dark side of four boys from the arse-end of Bath, the beast of Bodmin Moor, half man/half wolf, The Heavy specialise in making everything wrong sound right. So successful are they, so good does it feel, so natural, that voodoo filth will be pouring through you before you know what’s going on.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £7.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online , call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
FALLING RED - ALBUM LAUNCH
PLUS EXIT STATE, STONE RUN & NIGHTVISION
In an industry of manufactured one hit wonders, Falling Red, have produced quite possibly the most vital Rock album since Guns N Roses delivered 'Appetite For Destruction'. Super-charged high octane anthems that take you to the sleazy side of town, intoxicate you, then kick your ass UFC style. Falling Red aren't Saturday evening family entertainment, they are a glimpse back to the heady, rebellious days (or daze) of 70s punk and 80s Sunset Strip. They have that essential raw energy that demands attention because you just know their undying enthusiasm is going to take them to the hearts of a brand new generation of Rock fans. Songs such as "How You Feel (on me)", "Out Of Control" and "You Were Out To Get Me" are screaming to hit rock radio's playlists. But where Falling Red's strengths are quadrupled, are live onstage. This is a four piece band in which all four members are the frontman. They slice up every stage as if performing in an arena in front of twenty thousand screaming fans. They give it blood, sweat and tears to entertain an audience - and no one goes home disappointed! This is your opportunity to get your hands on one of the most anticipated Rock albums of 2010 before it hits the shops on March 1st. "Shake The Faith" is released March 1st 2010 through Rocksector Records
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £4.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
The Brickyard, Anarchy at the Uni & Chris Denton Presents:
JOHN WAITE
PLUS JON AMOR & DAVID WOODS AND FRIENDS
Lancaster born John Waite started his career as lead singer & bassist of The Babys in 1975 after playing in England with Carlisle based Olly Alcock. In his 30 year career, he gave his unmistakeable voice to Rock classics such as Missing You & When I See You Smile.
The Babys produced five albums from 1980-1985. John launched his solo career in 1982. His 2nd album, No Brakes, resulted in huge international success by hit single Missing You (#1 on US Billboard charts!). In 1988, John Waite joined Jonathan Cain along with Neal Schon from Journey, to form the supergroup Bad English. In 1989, and the single When I See You Smile became #1 in the US. After Bad English disbanded, John returned to solo work. Since 1995 he has produced five albums. He toured in 2003 with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, and with Journey in 2005.
2007 John joined Procol Harum co-founder Keith Reid for 2 tracks on his all star album The Common Thread, featuring the ballad In God's Shadow. And 2008 Missing You entered again US Billboard, in a new version in duet with Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss.
Doors: 7pm (Jon Amor 8pm, John Waite 9pm)
Admission: £15.00 advance/£17.50 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000, or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
REVEREND & THE MAKERS
PLUS GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED & RUBAKAI
'A true blue-collar band for the people' - NME
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £12.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
MARK & NICK'S BIG F*CK OFF ROCK NIGHT WITH FRIENDS: PART V
Mark & Nick return with friends for part 5 of what has easily been established as the best rock night in the isle, with DJ's playing the likes of Gallows, Rolo Tomassi, Glassjaw, Enter Shikari, Fall Out Boy, Refused, Biffy Clyro, My Chemical Romance, Bring Me The Horizon, Alkaline Trio, Finch, Slipknot, Black Flag, Cancer Bats, The Ghost Of A Thousand, The Bronx, Norma Jean, Every Time I Die, Four Year Strong, The Fall Of Troy, Brand New, Rise Against and many many more...
Doors: 10pm
Admission: Free before 11pm / £2.00 thereafter. Ages 18+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Pay on the door
MISTER MAÑANA
PLUS 30 HZ & T-SHIRTS FOR AMERICANS
"Dirty rock with a definite twist, taking inspiration from bands such as Soundgarden. They play with hooks and crushing monster riffs to deliver the brightest most beautiful melodies under the sun" - Structures Present
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £4.00. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000
SKINDRED
PLUS FOREVER NEVER
Following the success of their Autumn 09 sold out UK tour, Skindred will be embarking on a full European tour including a second round of UK dates and 2 shows in Russia to promote their recently released and much acclaimed album "Shark Bites and Dog Fights" on Bieler Brothers Records. "The Best Live Band in Britain" - KKKKK - Kerrang. "One of the most mind-blowing bands you will ever see live" - Metal Hammer
Doors: 7.30pm
Admission: £12.50. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
THE PRODUCERS
PLUS GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
The new 2009/2010 version of The Producers includes original frontman Harry Skinner and bass player Dave Saunders. New recruits Ray Drury on organ/piano and Biff Smith on drums and percussion complete the lineup of this new and exciting project. Already receiving rave reviews, The Producers are regaining the loyal following which made them so popular with blues fans in their previous forms. New material has been written and incorporated into their set which contains many of the previously recorded tracks.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £10.00 advance / £12.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
WIL HODGSON
PLUS PAT GALLAGHER & GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Wil Hodgson, Perrier Best Newcomer 2004, is quickly becoming established as the most original new comedian on the circuit. Drawing on a wealth of life experiences not available to the current homogenized middle class pool of comics, this former skinhead, punk, professional wrestler and member of the communist party, regales us with tales of anti fascism, small town prejudice, his passion for 'the big women' and care bears.
Wil is already a firm favorite with comedians, promoters and audiences and is set to become a big name in the world of stand-up.
'A conviction all too rare in stand-up comedy these days.' Hodgson is a huge comic talent' - Metro
'An effortlessly spellbinding narrator. His stories are wry, laugh-out-loud funny, and genuinely affecting, running with a rhythm that makes him the closest thing we have to a West Country beat poet' - The Guardian Guide
'...an undeniable talent...a genuine find' - Telegraph
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £7.00 advance / £5.00 with student card. Ages 16+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
GLAMOUR OF THE KILL
PLUS YASHIN & THE SUN EXPLODES
Having opened the main stage of Download in 2008, and toured with the likes of Bullet For My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold and more recently DragonForce, Glamour Of The Kill are heading out on their own headline tour leaving no stone unturned“. ...the UK’s hottest and fastest rising new band” - Kerrang!
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £6.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
IDLEWILD
PLUS SPARROW AND THE WORKSHOP
"The sound of a flight of stairs falling down a flight of stairs" - NME
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £12.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
Gig Cartel Presents:
WISHBONE ASH
PLUS GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
As we enter a new decade, legendary rockers Wishbone Ash will be celebrating their iconic status as pioneers and purveyors of the finest twin-guitar rock over the last six of them!
Having influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden, they’ll be stopping off in the UK as part of their 2010 World Tour. Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen & Joe Crabtree will be performing such classics from the band’s multi-million selling albums as The King Will Come, Throw Down the Sword & Blowin’ Free, as well as tracks from their most recent albums.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £17.50 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online , call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
65DAYSOFSTATIC
PLUS LOOPS HAUNTS & NEDRY
To describe 65daysofstatic is not an easy task. These four guys reach new depths with their wide-open sounds, melding seamless guitar shapes with ferocious drum ‘n' bass styled beats, live drums and computer glitches. They are a bold new soundtrack to a dimension where rock, dance and electronica meet.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £10.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010
Music in Progress & Chris Denton Presents:
MATT SCHOFIELD
PLUS A MAN CALLED HOSS & MIKE DENTON
Taking his cue from the great American blues guitarists and mixing it with rock and funk influences, Schofield has developed a distinctive style that has had the music media here and in the USA singing his praises. The Los Angeles Daily News was emphatic when saying" in Schofield, the UK has produced the best blues guitarist from any country in decades.”
Britain has a long history of producing influential guitarists – Eric Clapton and Peter Green to name just two. Schofield recently joined the list when Guitar & Bass Magazine added him to their Top Ten Greatest British Bluesmen of All Time. His powerful mix of Blues and New Orleans funk is unlike anything else on the block.
In his relatively short career Schofield’s prowess as a blues guitarist has taken his band to twelve countries; seen him playing with iconic guitarists like Robben Ford; and brought him high praise in the Penguin Book of Blues Recordings as one of only two living British artists in recording history to gain a maximum four-star rating.
For 2010 and a planned onslaught on the north American market Matt is signed with Entourage Talent, the New York-based touring agency whose artists include Joan Armatading and Joe Satriani. 2010 will also see the release of a Hal Leonard instructional DVD.
Doors: 7pm. A Man Called Hoss: 7.30pm. Mike Denton: 8.15pm.
Matt Schofield: 9pm
Admission: £10.00 advance / £12.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)
JOSIE LONG - BE HONOURABLE TOUR
PLUS GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Josie Long embarks on her 4th national tour of the UK. After winning Best Newcomer in Edinburgh 2006 she has gone on to become a bit of a cult hit. She’s had her own radio series, appeared and written on Skins, been on Buzzcocks and has sold out Edinburgh runs and national tours. This new show is being performed in New Zealand, Australia and then at the Edinburgh Festival 2010, before a short West End run and then hitting the road.
Josie Long is unashamedly idealistic but totally confused as to how to try and change the world. This is a show about how what you do each day matters. It's also about talking to strangers, grassroots political activism and finding modern heroes. It also quite prominently features a sort-of lecture about a man who takes photographs of his breakfast each morning. There will be all kinds of silly things. Are you up for that? Of course you are, you're a cool looking bunch of dudes, come along!
"What great comedy can be: inspired and inspiring. 5 stars" - Metro
"One of Britain's bright new hopes of the comedy scene" - Sunday Times
"A terrible cartoonist but enchanting stand-up" - The Herald
"Young and bubbly......there was an immediate sense this was a comedian of a higher order" Fest 2005
"Like sitting next to the nutter on the bus, but safe in the knowledge she's not a dangerous one" - Chortle
"Josie Long's show is unpolished, rambling and lovely; just the way she hoped it would be" Observer
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £9.00 advance / £7.00 with student card. Ages 16+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online, call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000 or pop into Ruby Blue Vintage (cash only)