Breaking news from CDC Leisure today is that the Wombats are to play the Spring & Airbrake on 12th January. The anticipation surrounding the return of The Wombats continues to escalate. Their upcoming single ‘Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)’ received a glorious global premiere on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 where it was named the Hottest Record In The World and was swiftly followed by the news that their October tour dates sold out almost immediately.
Tickets are priced £13 plus £2 booking fee and are available at www.cdcleisure.com The tour’s pre-sell commences on 9am on Wednesday, September 1st from www.the-wombats.co.uk/store before going on general sale from 9am this Friday, September 3rd.
More news from cdc leisure.
| LAST EVER SKOOL DISCO! One of Northern Ireland’s longest-running and most popular midweek theme nights, Skool Disco at the Limelight, is set to close its doors for the final time on Thursday 9 September to make way for a new weekly club starting the following Thursday. |
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| CHIEF CANCEL ANNIES SHOW CDC regret to announce that due to radio commitments CHIEF will not be able to play their show in Belfast, ticket refunds will be refundable from the point of purchase |
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| DJ YODA RETURNS WITH HIS BRAND NEW AV SHOW! Stand back! Super-dextrous turntablist and AV master DJ Yoda is once again pushing the entertainment envelope by taking his newest show to the biggest screen in town. No stranger to breaking new ground and consistently raising the bar in DJ entertainment, DJ Yoda’s multifaceted AV live shows are renowned for being an audio visual spectacle. |
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| JIM KERR (SIMPLE MINDS) ELECTROSET TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR BELFAST! Lostboy! AKA: Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr prepares for an extensive European tour including a stop at the Spring & Airbrake, on November 10th. James “Jim” Kerr is the founder and the voice of Simple Minds, one of the most influential British bands of the Post-Punk musical revolution in 1978. “Lostboy! Aka” is a solo album by Jim Kerr. |
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| Bubble Gum Goes POP again! Attention all you Princes of Pop and Disco Diva’s! Wednesday nights in Belfast’s legendary Spring & Airbrake will never be the same again as the normally live music venue is transformed into Bubblegum! A club aimed at those who want to get out and party to the purest sounds of POP and dare we say tunes with a slight hint of fromage. |
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| TRASH TALK SUPPORT CANCER BATS California rockers Trash Talk wil Support Cancer Bats on their Irish dates. Trash Talk recently won Best International Newcomer at Kerrang Awards 2010. Playing three shows at three venues in one night, Sacramento punk powerhouse Trash Talk lived up to the short, fast and intense spirit that of their debut album” Rolling Stone |
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| JASON CLARKE TO SUPPORT TOMMY REILLY The Belfast born singer who has previously supported Paolo Nutini, General Fiasco and Fighting with Wire will be supporting Tommy Reilly in the Spring & Airbrake on 12th September. |
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| CAITLIN ROSE TO SUPPORT DEER TICK Caitlin Rose releases her highly anticipated debut album Own Side Now in August 2010. Check out what the Guardian has to say. Review |
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| DARWIN DEEZ ANNOUNCES BELFAST SHOW Indie Chart toppers Darwin Deez have announced a Belfast date at the Limelight on Wednesday 10th November. Tickets are on sale this Wednesday. |
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| Tim Robbins actor / musician plays the Limelight – Sept 27 Actor, director, screenwriter & musician Tim Robbins is set to embark on his first ever European tour including a date at The Limelight on September 27th. He will tour with The Rogue Gallery Band. Tim Robbins is best known for his roles played in The Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River and Bull Durham. He has won many awards for his work in film including an Oscar for directing Dead Man Walking as well as an Oscar and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Mystic River. |
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| SCOTT MCKEON ANNOUNCED AS SUPPORT TO GLENN HUGHES Guitarist /singer /songwriter Scott McKeon will support Glenn Hughes during his Belfast show in the Spring & Airbrake. Since picking up his first guitar at the age of four, Scott McKeon has devoted himself to the mastery of his craft and can now be considered to be one of the most gifted and naturally talented guitarists, singer/songwriters emerging on the UK blues rock scene. In 1998, Scott was the winner of Guitarist Magazine’s “Young Guitarist of the Year” and by the age of fourteen, he was already fronting his own band. He is already listed as one of the 27 best blues guitar players in the |
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| TINPAN ORANGE TO SUPPORT THE CAT EMPIRE ‘From the minute that Tinpan takes the stage one is struck by the synergy of something so gentle yet powerful. The partnership of Jesse, Emily and Alex is a formidable knock out combination. They all know when to let it breathe or drive it home. The web they weave instantly catches you and you are happy to be their captive.’ – John Butler |
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| Elliot Minor return to The Limelight – September 26th Elliot Minor will return to The Limelight, Belfast on September 26th during their UK tour. This will be their third time playing to Belfast fans in The Limelight. Elliot Minor are a classically influenced rock band from York, England, previously called The Academ |
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| Boyce Avenue will return to The Limelight – 22nd November Boyce Avenu have previously played to Auntie Annies and Spring & Airbrake. Boyce Avenue, a Florida-based band popular for its strong acoustic roots and melodic rock sound, consists of the three brothers Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano. They became a YouTube sensation after posting videos of their own songs and covers of their favourite song |
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| Paul Gilbert brings ‘Fuzz Universe’, to lBelfast Paul Gilbert will bring ‘Fuzz Universe’, his most recent album to life during his return to Spring & Airbrake on Sunday 7th November 2010. Paul will be accompanied on tour by bassist Craig Martini and drummer Jeff Bowders. As a special bonus Tony Spinner will be included in the band as guitarist and vocalist. Tony is known for his powerful mix of rock, blues and shred guitar as well as his stunning vocal abilities. Tony has toured with Paul on his solo tours of Japan in the 90’s. In addition to presenting his new songs for the first time live, Paul will be performing favourites from RACER X, M |
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| SARAH BLASKO TO PLAY AUNTIE ANNIES ‘As Day Follows Night’, Sarah’s third album was voted Album Of The Year by Triple J, Australia’s biggest national radio network and nominated for five ARIA’s. Award winning Sarah Blasko plays Auntie Annies Attic in December |
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| Lisbee set to play Annies Attic. BBC Radio 6 favourite Lisbee Stainton’s make her way to Belfast this October. |
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| Deer Tick for Annies! Deer Tick have announced a Belfast show in Auntie Annies. The Rhode Island band, influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Sammy Davis Jr, consider themselves a rock n roll band. They already have three albums under their belt, with the latest release The Black Dirt Sessions, due for release in June 2010. |
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| GREG DULLI TO EMBARK ON FIRST EVER SOLO TOUR An Evening With Greg Dulli. 29-City Acoustic Tour Makes Stops In Five Countries and will showcase his solo material in Spring & Airbrake on Thursday 28th October 2010. |
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| Bowling For Soup Tickets on Sale NOW Pop Punk Texas outfit Bowing for Soup come to the Spring & Airbrake this October. Tickets are on sale now |
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