Music At The Lowry July – December 2003
Sun 14 September
Judie Tzuke
The acclaimed London-born singer-songwriter has been releasing quality albums for more than two decades. The career began with hit single Stay With Me Till Dawn, recently voted one of the top 50 British singles of the last half century. She returns now with old favourites and songs from her new album, The Beauty Of Hindsight – Vol 1.
Time 8pm Tickets £16.50
Fri 19 September
Kate Rusby
Band One of the scene's best-loved and most revered artists, the youthful Yorkshire queen of English folk takes the music into startling new territories. Kate appears with her own band, featuring her fiddle player-producer - and husband - John McCusker, voted Musician Of The Year in the Radio 2 2003 Folk Awards.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £14.50
Sat 20 September
Roy Harper
The Manchester-born cult singer-songwriter returns for what is sure to be another sold-out gig. The maverick genius with the mercurial personality is one of our finest musicians, his guitar style is unique, powerful and captivating, his integrity and imagination shine through everything he does.
Time 8pm
Tickets £11.50, £13.50
Thu 25 September
Cara Dillon
The multi award-winning Irish folk singer, in concert with her musical - and off-stage - partner Sam Lakeman in a six piece band. An exceptional talent, from a family steeped in the musical traditions of Ireland, Cara sings with a rare clarity, beauty and style. That certain kind of magic is just there in the blood.
Time 8pm
Tickets £12
Fri 26 September
Bernard Wrigley and the Oldham Tinkers
The Bolton Bullfrog, recently seen on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, and the almost-legendary Oldham Tinkers, together at The Lowry for the first time for the mother and father of all Lancashire nights. From these best-loved north west musicians, you’re likely to learn about Granny Cooney’s famous rice puddings, why people in Blackburn roll their r’s – and many other, fairly, truthful tales.
Time 8pm
Tickets £14
Sat 27 September
Incredible String Band 2003
Stringfandom worldwide brought these Sixties legends back together again and they’ve proved so successful they’re now a full-time touring band. Their latest show - with a part-new line-up - is based around their first five classic albums, the highlight being Mike Heron’s 13-minute epic, A Very Cellular Song. Their last two gigs at The Lowry were sell-outs.
Time 8pm
Tickets £15
Sun 28 September
Eric Bogle
A Scot now domiciled in Australia, this internationally-renowned singer-songwriter is probably still best-known for his award-winning, And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. Perceptive and compassionate, with a wry sense of humour, Eric is an engaging concert performer, accompanied on this UK tour by guitarist and fellow Scot-in-Australia, John Munro.
Time 8pm
Tickets £10 - £12
Sun 12 October
Loudon Wainwright III
The American song-writing legend. His extraordinary career spans three decades and more than 20 albums of unforgettable musical madness, mayhem and god-like genius. Loved by generations of fans for his joyful songs, he is one of music’s eternal survivors, revered for the way humour and dignity shine through in everything he does.
Time 8pm
Tickets £22.50
Sun 26 October
Bjorn Again
Simply the best Abba show in the world. Bjorn Again emerged from the land down under in 1988 and have been credited with starting the tribute band phenomenon worldwide. With their superior show guaranteeing one of the best fun nights possible, they are an act unprecedented in pop history.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £15.50
Sun 26 October
Lindisfarne
After three decades of unparalleled success, recent album Promenade reveals Lindisfarne still at the cutting edge of their field. Their instantly recognisable combination of memorable songs, rootsy instrumentation and rock sensibility is both classic and contemporary. The working class heroes from Tyneside are back, with a new generation of fans warming to their unique sound.
Time 8pm
Tickets £13.50
Sun 2 November
The Robert Cray Band plus support
Five times Grammy Award winning US blues guitar maestro returns to the UK with his brilliant band to support the new album Time Will Tell, his first for the Sanctuary label. Cray has collaborated with an amazing list of musicians, including B B King, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner and Keith Richards and is one of the world’s leading blues guitarists.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £20.50
Sun 9 November
Level 42
One of the biggest pop bands of the eighties and early nineties, famed for million-selling tracks such as Hot Water, Lessons In Love and Running In The Family. Back on the road for The Ultimate Tour, their fusion of funk, pop and brain-teasing bass lines, fills every venue they play.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £20
Sun 16 November
Milap
Shujaat Husain Khan sitar concert
The greatest North Indian classical musician of his generation displays his formidable sitar and vocal talents in an evening of unforgettable music. Famed for his lyrical musicality, Shujaat Khan is the seventh in an unbroken family line that has produced many musical masters. He performs world-wide and has produced many acclaimed albums and CDs.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £12
Sun 23 November
Paul Carrack
The voice behind such hits as Ace’s How Long, Squeeze’s Tempted and Mike And The Mechanics’ timeless classic, The Living Years, Carrack has built up a huge following from successful solo albums and tours. Steeped in the classic soul and funk sounds of the sixties and seventies, his voice shines through with clarity and power.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £16.50 & £17.50
Sun 23 November
The Tiger Lillies
One of the most extraordinary acts you’ll ever see. Fusing cabaret, vaudeville, music hall and street theatre, the result is spell-binding, thought-provoking and often hilarious. Proudly boasting they are one of the only truly independent bands around, among their devoted fans are Simpsons creator Matt Groening, Terry Gilliam and Robin Williams.
Time 8pm
Tickets £12.50
Sun 30 November
Jane McDonald
The Wakefield-born singing star of TV’s The Cruise. Rarely does an entertainer come along who captures an audience in such spectacular fashion. Now on tour again with her own band, her latest show features songs from her new compilation album The Collection, great songs by a great performer.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £15.50, £17.50, £19.50
Mon 1 December
Puressence
Full Band – Raw and Unplugged Soul-baring, panoramic rock allied to haunting melody and enormous conviction – the lads from Failsworth have got it all. Developing their style for more than a decade now, the voice of lead singer James Mudriczki still has to be heard to be believed, haunting and emotional and with a Manchester accent.
Time 8pm
Tickets £12
Thurs 4 December
Oysterband
Oysterband grab folk by the scruff of the neck and mix it with contemporary rock. They play music that makes you want to dance, laugh, cry and jump for joy – and their legions of fans do just that! Their 25th anniversary tour supports their latest album, Rise Above and will feature special guests.
Time 8pm
Tickets £13.50
Posted on Thursday, 10 July 2003 under Press Theatre Press