Francis Smith, Author at Counteract – Music | News | Food

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Local legend Mike Skinner retuned for three homecoming shows over the weekend, with Friday night’s set kicking off with Turn The Page and ending with a dislocated shoulder.

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January 16, 2019 Francis Smith

The Zutons set to reunite for fifteenth anniversary UK tour

The Zutons are back after a ten-year lay-off, celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of their debut studio album ‘Who Killed……. the Zutons?’.

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January 16, 2019 Francis Smith

Cage The Elephant set to tour the UK this February

Alt-rock sextet Cage The Elephant have announced a string of UK tour dates, one of which is Birmingham’s O2 Academy

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January 14, 2019 Francis Smith

The Lemonheads to bring Varshons II to the UK this February

The Lemonheads have announced a full UK tour throughout February, including a date at Birmingham 02 Academy on Friday, February 15th.

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January 6, 2019 Francis Smith

Review: Citylightz revel in their biggest headline show to date

Wolverhampton’s Citylightz played their biggest Birmingham show to date on Saturday 5th January – and it went down a storm

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January 4, 2019 Francis Smith

Cynical political didacts Sleaford Mods set to embark on 33 date UK tour

With a new self-released record on the horizon, the sharp-witted duo are preparing for a gargantuan tour across the UK.

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January 3, 2019 Francis Smith

Liverpudlian stalwarts The Wombats set for biggest UK tour yet

Fresh off a successful 2018, The Wombats will be heading out on a UK tour in support of their album, Beautiful People Will Ruin Our Lives.

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January 3, 2019 Francis Smith

World’s ‘most authentic Queen tribute band’ to play intimate Birmingham gig

Flash are referred to as the world’s most authentic Queen tribute band – and they’re set to make their Birmingham debut later this month.

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January 2, 2019 Francis Smith

Black Sabbath exhibition in Birmingham to celebrate 50 year anniversary

The 50th anniversary of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath will be celebrated with a new exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery later this year.