Music at The Lowry: April - July 2005
Rufus Wainwright
Thu 14 April
The son of singer/songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, this time around Rufus will be performing alongside his mother and aunt, the acclaimed folk singers Kate and Anna McGarrigle. His debut album was released in 1998 and helped make him Rolling Stone’s New Artist Of The Year. His critically acclaimed third studio album, Want One was re-released last year.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £17.50
Eddi Reader
Wed 27 April
The voice of the hugely successful Fairground Attraction and nominated folk singer of the year in the 2005 Radio 2 Folk Awards. She will perform songs from all her previous work plus new ones to be included on an album due out this year. She appears on stage with Boo Hewerdine, John McCusker, Alan Kelly, Ewen Vernal and Ian Carr.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £16.50
Sing-a-long-a-Elvis
Fri 29 April
Join our live hosts and fabulous Elvis band and rock the night away! The show includes all the best Sing-a-long-a traditions – the dancing competition, the choral warm-up, crazy magic moments, complementary fun-filled goody bag and of course, on-screen lyrics, so the audience can join in some of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll songs ever written.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £16. Concessions £1.50 off
Sing-a-long-a-ABBA
Sat 30 April
Join in the best ABBA party ever, it’s the ultimate ABBA experience. With a live band on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear – it’s everyone’s perfect night out.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £16. Concessions £1.50 off
Sing-a-long-a-Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Sat 30 April
It’s the amazing Technicolor experience of Joseph on the big screen with the famous Sing-a-long-a lyrics so everyone can join in. With fancy dress, goody bags and all other great Sing-a-long-a features, it’s a must for all the family.
Time 2pm
Tickets £12.50 adults, £8.50 children. Concessions up to £1.50 off
The Magical sounds of the Indian Bamboo Flute
Sun 1 May
Experience the magical sounds of the mystical bamboo flute with the talented young Maestro Shashank. An internationally renowned musician, his performances feature an extraordinary range of musical expression - from the deepest meditations to youthful fun and astonishing virtuosity. He is accompanied by a variety of south Indian percussion instruments.
Time 7pm
Tickets £10. Concessions £2 off
Loudon Wainwright III
Sun 1 May
The American songwriting legend returns, on the back of his new Cooking Vinyl release, Here Come The Choppers. His maverick career – credits include acting roles in M*A*S*H and Soldier Soldier – spans three decades of unforgettable musical madness, mayhem and god-like genius. One of music’s eternal survivors, he is revered for his humour and dignity.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £20
Laurie Anderson
The End of the Moon
Tue 24 May
America’s great multi-mediatrix arrives with her highly acclaimed new work, The End of the Moon. The second in a series of intimate solo performances, The End of the Moon combines stories and music in a low-tech setting to create an ambitiously large picture of contemporary American culture. As NASA’s first artist-in-residence, Anderson draws on her recent research and travels. Part travelogue, part personal theories, history and dreams, The End of the Moon looks at the relationships between war, aesthetics, spirituality and consumerism. Anecdotal, wide ranging and epic, it features her new music for violin and electronics. A very rare chance to see a true original.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £16, £20
John Martyn
Sat 28 May
Following the release of his superb new album, On The Cobbles, the genius Scottish songwriter returns to The Lowry for another unmissable evening. Fuelled by his huge voice and staggering guitar playing, from early classic Solid Air, to his triumphant rebirth with 2001’s Glasgow Walker, he has romanced generation after generation with his powerful and heartfelt creations.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £20
Barb Jungr - Love Me Tender
Sat 28 May
Barb Jungr’s vocal virtuosity, dramatic ability and interactive rapport with rapturous audiences have led to comparisons with Piaf, Nina Simone, Bette Midler and Janis Joplin. Now, Britain's finest song stylist deconstructs some of the greatest moments from the surprisingly wide-ranging Elvis Presley songbook and embarks on a journey through love, loneliness and obsession, backed by top musicians and stunning arrangements. Her blend of jazz, European cabaret and humour, makes her unique.
Time 8.15pm
Tickets £10. Concessions £1 off
Terry Lightfoot
The Terry Lightfoot Jubilee Tour
Fri 10 June
Terry and his band present a brilliant tribute to the life of Louis Armstrong. It includes not only the great songs of the later stages of Louis’ career, such as Hello Dolly, Mame and Wonderful World, plus Louis’ hits from High Society, but also the great hot jazz instrumentals from the earlier days with The Hot Five and King Oliver. Enjoy this celebration of Terry’s 50th anniversary as a bandleader.
Time 8pm
Tickets £15. Concessions £1 off
Sing-a-long-a Sound Of Music
Fri 17 June
The one and only, original, Sing-a-long-a smash-hit musical returns. Not experienced it yet? Shame on you! It’s the Julie Andrews big screen Technicolor film musical we all know and love but with subtitles, so the whole audience can join in. Add our famous fancy-dress competition and we guarantee it makes the perfect party night out.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £14. Concessions £1.50 off
Robert Cray
Sat 18 June
The five-times Grammy Award winning US blues guitar maestro returns with his brilliant band to support his new album, released this Spring. 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 leading blues guitarists alive today.
Time 7.30pm
Tickets £22.50
Ustad Shahid Parvez
Sun 24 July
The Lowry plays host to one of the outstanding sitar players of his generation. Ustad Shahid Parvez presents his own unique style of sitar playing, influenced by vocal stylings and immaculate rhythm. He is a musical maestro with a global reputation, with appearances at festivals worldwide and a host of awards. Experience exquisite melodies played with technical perfection in this memorable concert!
Time 7pm
Tickets £10. Concessions £2 off
Posted on Friday, 18 March 2005 under Press Theatre Press