News season of music at The Lowry Jan- April 08
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Music at The Lowry
January – April 2008
The Lowry’s music shows are sure to strike the right note with music lovers this season. A diverse programme ranges from indestructible rockers such as Bill Wyman, Jethro Tull and Wishbone Ash to the thrilling Yamato Drummers of Japan and the uplifting sounds of the Soweto Gospel Choir
Sing-a-long-a Joseph Fri 11 January
Tom Paxton Tue 22 January
Yasmin Levy Thu 24 January
The Swingle Singers Fri 25 January
Ga Ga Sun 27 January
Boy George Sun 3 February
Soweto Gospel Choir Mon 4 February
Björn Again 19thAnniversary Tour Thu 7 February
Lorca Sun 10 February
Bobby Kemp’s Big Band Special Sun 10 February
An Evening with DionneWarwick Sun17February
Kathryn and Peter Tickell Thu 21 February Ian Hunter Acoustic Sat 23 February
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Sun 2 March
Young, Gifted & Green Sat 8 March
MAPAS Showcase Week Mon 17 – Thu 20 March Medals Sun 30 March
Wishbone Ash Sat 5 April
The Jethro Tull 40th Anniversary Tour Wed 9 April
Yamato Drummers Wed 16 April
Fri 11 January
Sing-a-long-a Joseph
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat becomes a Sing-a-long-a classic - with lyrics, fancy dress, fun bags, dancing and a whole lot more!
Times 7pm
Tickets £14
Tue 22 January
Tom Paxton
The US folk legend’s songs are loved around the world: The Last Thing on My Mind, Ramblin’ Boy and Bottle of Wine among them.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £20
Thu 24 January
Yasmin Levy
One of the fastest rising stars of World Music, her passionate delivery and striking good looks entrance fans new and old.
Times 8pm
Tickets £16
Fri 25 January
The Swingle Singers
The international a cappella sensation. Formed in the1960s, the group now encompass classical, jazz, latin, pop and even rock. Often imitated but never bettered.
Times 8pm
Tickets £15
Sun 27 January
Ga Ga
No wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches – just brilliant Queen music played with respect and enthusiasm.
Times 8pm
Tickets £14.50
Sun 3 February
Boy George – Songs That Make You Dance And Cry
This long awaited return to the live stage is packed with all the hits from Culture Club, his solo career and some new music.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £25
Mon 4 February
Soweto Gospel Choir
Celebrating the unique and inspirational power and joy of gospel music, they capture the beauty and passion of Africa.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £18 - £24
Thu 7 February
Björn Again 19th (very nearly 20th) Anniversary Tour The Country’s leading Abba Tribute band – touring the World for almost 20 years and keeping the fabulous music alive and as fresh as ever.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £18
Sun 10 February
Lorca
An evening of Federico Garcia Lorca’s poetry, set to music. Also, songs by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Tim Buckley and Nick Drake.
Times 8pm
Tickets £12
Sun 10 February
Bobby Kemp’s Big Band Special
Featuring hit songs from the greats of the swing era – Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole. A donation of the proceeds will be made to the Hyde Theatre Royal Onward charity.
Times 8pm
Tickets £12
Sun 17 February
An Evening with Dionne Warwick
An evening with one of the all time greats. Featuring all the hits - Walk on By, Anyone Who Had a Heart, Heartbreaker and many more.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £33.50 & £35
Thu 21 February
Kathryn and Peter Tickell
The foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes joins with fiddle-playing younger brother Peter for an evening of evocative airs and toe-tapping dance tunes.
Times 8pm
Tickets £15
Sat 23 February
Ian Hunter
Acoustic Onetime leader of Mott the Hoople and a renowned solo artist, Ian is a charismatic performer with an unforgettable voice.
Times 8pm
Tickets £15
Sun 2 March
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings
Rock and roll icon, the legendary former Rolling Stones bassist’s latest musical rebirth sees him return to his classic rhythm and blues musical roots.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £24.50
Sat 8 March
Young, Gifted & Green
The award-winning Young, Gifted & Green bring their annual charity concert to The Lowry as part of the launch of this year’s Manchester Irish Festival.
Times 8pm
Tickets £12 - £20
Mon 17 – Thu 20 March
MAPAS Showcase Week
A wide range of music, dance and drama performances from Salford High Schools and Salford’s renowned Music and Performing Arts Service Arts Centre groups.
Times Eves 7.15pm
Tickets £5
Sun 30 March
Medals
An extraordinary project featuring Graham Coxon (Blur), Jimmy Cauty (KLF) and Billy Childish – one of our most respected visual artists. Book now for this rare and exclusive live performance.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £19
Sat 5 April
Wishbone Ash
Legendary British band Wishbone Ash are regulars at The Lowry and always present superb music laced with refreshing good humour.
Times 8pm
Tickets £16.50
Wed 9 April
The Jethro Tull 40th Anniversary Tour
A British institution that has withstood the fads of musical fashion, now celebrating their fortieth anniversary and sounding as fresh as ever.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £28.50
Wed 16 April
Yamato Drummers
A magnificent performance that will take your breath away! Seen and enjoyed by more than one million people of all ages. Highly recommended.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £17.50 & £19.50
Posted on Friday, 09 November 2007 under Press Theatre Press