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Punk Regeneration Tour 2013

Over-14s show. Line-up includes Greek trio Barb Wire Dolls, singer-songwriter Louise Distras, Not the Only Clown in the Village, Swindon veterans Charred Hearts and Liverpool punks Bite Back.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

ABC2

Cancelled / 0141 332 2232

  • 19:00

Quill

Celtic-tinged folk-rock by the Birmingham-based outfit.

Lichfield Garrick

Wed 9 Oct

£18.50 / 01543 412121

  • 19:30

The Queen's Head, Kidderminster

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 01562 850433

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Reading Festival 2013: Green Day, Eminem, Biffy Clyro

A three day contemporary rock, indie, metal and hip hop bonanza with Friday headliners Green Day with System Of A Down, Deftones, Frank Turner and Skrillex. Topping the bill on Saturday is Eminem, with Chase And Status, Foals, White Lies and Alt-J and closing the event on Sunday are Biffy Clyro, Nine Inch Nails, Fall Out…

Little John's Farm, Reading

Fri 23 Aug

£90 day ticket; £202.50 weekend ticket / 020 7009 3001

  • 11:00

Sat 24 Aug

£90 day ticket; £202.50 weekend ticket / 020 7009 3001

  • 11:00

Sun 25 Aug

£90 day ticket; £202.50 weekend ticket / 020 7009 3001

  • 11:00

Robin Bibi Band

Blues and blues-rock by the Kingston-based singer-guitarist and colleagues to promote his album Tribute To Fast.

The Malt Shovel, Northampton

Wed 24 Jul

Free / 01604 234212

  • 20:45

White Horse, Swanage

Sat 5 Oct

Free / 01929 422469

  • 22:00

Ypres Castle Inn, Rye

Fri 8 Nov

Free / 01797 223 248

  • 21:30

Sam Carter

An up-and-coming young singer-songwriter (who won Best Newcomer at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2010) with an intricate fingerpicking guitar style and a powerful singing voice.

The Live Room @ Caroline Social Club, Shipley

Fri 24 May

£9 ( £7) / 01274 585140

  • 20:00

New Greenham Arts, Newbury

Fri 28 Jun

£12 / 01635 522733

  • 20:00

The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham

Sat 8 Jun

£11 (£10) / 01249 701628

  • 19:30

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Sarah McQuaid

Singer-songwriter who wrote the Irish 'DADGAD Guitar Book' and recently released The Plum Tree and the Rose 2.

Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh

Sat 14 Sep

£9 / 0131 454 2060

  • 19:30

Victory Hall, Oban

Thu 12 Sep

£12 / 01631 720498

  • 19:30

The Searchers

The Searchers have survived multiple line-up changes as well as a schism of People's Front of Judea-style bitterness, the echoes of which twang across the internet to this day. Longest-lasting original member John McNally leads the band that gave us 'Needles and Pins' and 'Sweets for my Sweet'.

The Mill At Sonning, Reading

Sun 9 Jun

£44 / 0118 969 8000

  • 20:15

Princess Theatre, Torquay

Fri 26 Jul

£18.50–£20.50 / 0870 847 2315

Sher Watson

Acoustic singer-songwriter usually seen with Das Contras.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 18:00
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Snakecharmer, Hell To Pay

The band, featuring original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, play original hard rock and classic rock songs with the occasional Whitesnake cover.

Manchester Academy

Fri 21 Jun

Academy 3

£17.50 / 0161 275 2930

  • 19:30

So You Think You Can DJ?

Take along your music device of choice (or actual vinyl records if you're old school) and share your music tastes with friends and strangers alike. If you harbour a desire to play a set, let them know beforehand.

The Social Southside, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Over-18s only

Free / 0141 649 0944

Part of Southside Fringe.

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Souls of Mischief

Over-14s show. Alternative hip-hop crew hailing from Oakland, California, who are part of the Hieroglyphics collective.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Thu 6 Jun

ABC2

Cancelled / 0141 332 2232

With support from The Mixkings, Konchis & Physiks, Gasp, Louie and Jakeybytez.

  • 19:00

The Soundcasters, Wolvon, Sir O, Nervous Twitch

Indie-pop by the four-piece group from Maidstone.

Hope And Anchor, London N1

Sat 1 Jun

£6 (£5) / 020 7354 1312

  • 19:15

Spear Of Destiny

The veteran band, formed by singer-songwriter and musician Kirk Brandon, performs post-punk and alternative rock.

The Crew And Queens Hall, Nuneaton

Thu 23 May

£12 / 024 7634 7402

  • 21:00

Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

Fri 24 May

£10 adv / 01642 674115/606525

  • 20:00

Steve Howe

The veteran songwriter and acclaimed guitarist from London, best known for his work with Yes, Asia and GTR, plays progressive rock.

Artrix, Bromsgrove

Sat 15 Jun

£20 / 01527 577330

  • 20:00

Derby Assembly Rooms

Fri 14 Jun

Darwin Suite

£18 / 01332 255800

  • 20:00

Exeter Phoenix

Thu 27 Jun

£17 / 01392 667080

  • 20:00

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Stevey Hay Duo

Blues rock from acoustic duo Stevey Hay and Neil Warden.

Golden Rule, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 229 3413

  • 21:00 – 23:00
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Streetlight Manifesto

Over-14s show. The headliners are a ska punk band composed of various players from the New Jersey ska underworld.

The Cathouse, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£12.50 / 0141 248 6606

  • 19:00

Swagger

Covers of familiar classic rock tuneage.

Samuel Dow's, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 423 0107

  • 20:30

The Swingle Singers

The Swingle Singers presents their new show Ferris Wheels coinciding with the new CD of the same name, and features music by some of the world's greatest singer-songwriters, including Joni Mitchell, Bjork, Brian Wilson and the Beatles. Fans of the original Swingles will also be treated to some of the classical favourites…

Cadogan Hall, London SW1X

Sat 28 Sep

£16–£32; £5 under 21s / 020 7730 4500

  • 19:30

The Elgiva, Chesham

Thu 6 Jun

£19 / 01494 582900

  • 20:00

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

Fri 24 May

Stour Hall

£25 / 01258 475137

  • 19:30

Swiss Lips

Electro pop five-piece from Manchester play the Love Music club night.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

£5 / 0141 332 2232

  • 23:00
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This Years Love

Pop group from Newcastle.

O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 17 Aug

Academy 2

Phone for prices / 0844 477 2000

  • 18:30

Tom Odell

The London-based singer-songwriter and pianist plays light and uplifting indie-pop.

Electric Ballroom, London NW1

Thu 23 May

£11 / 020 7485 9006

  • 19:00

Tue 28 May

£11 / 020 7485 9006

  • 19:00

O2 Academy Bristol

Tue 29 Oct

£12 adv / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

Rock City, Nottingham

Sun 27 Oct

£12 adv / 0845 413 4444

  • 19:30

The Trendy Professors, Black Sonnet, Palm Tree Dynamite, Just The Tips

The Belfast-based three-piece performs guitar-led alternative rock.

Atlantic Bar, Portrush

Sat 25 May

£3 / 02870 822991

  • 21:30

The Trevor Burton Band

Classic rock and blues by the Birmingham-born singer-guitarist and ex-member of The Move and The Steve Gibbons Band.

The Queen's Head, Kidderminster

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01562 850433

  • 21:00 – 23:30

The Twang, Cast

The Birmingham-based band plays indie-rock and Brit pop in support of the album 10:20.

O2 Academy Liverpool

Sat 25 May

£17.50 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

O2 Academy Oxford

Thu 23 May

£16 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00 – 23:00

O2 Academy Sheffield

Fri 24 May

£16 / 0844 477 2000

  • 18:30
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