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Go West - Kayne to play Newcastle

By Paul Smith • Aug 27th, 2008 • Category: music

Kayne West. Newcastle. Kayne West. Newcastle. Nah, that can’t be right, shirley? Read full story

Preview - 2 Many DJs, Digital Newcastle

By Alex Grover • Aug 22nd, 2008 • Category: music

If you’re looking to get the most out of your bank holiday weekend, then make the most of the opportunity to go out on a school night and get down to Digital Newcastle on Sunday for 2 Many DJs. Read full story

A date with Duffy in Newcastle

By Paul Smith • Aug 20th, 2008 • Category: music

Aimee Anne Duffy, then. Girls respect her because of her effortless and natural ways, and boys adore her because, well… just because.

And everyone loves her music, as sweet and fattening as a spoon of Lyons Golden Syrup licked by Marlena Shaw. Read full story

A decade of the Stereophonics in Newcastle

By Paul Smith • Aug 12th, 2008 • Category: music

The Stereophonics have announced a UK tour this morning, that will stop off at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on Friday 12th December, to support their greatest hits collection “A Decade In The Sun”. Read full story

A cause for Distraction this weekend in Newcastle

By Paul Smith • Aug 7th, 2008 • Category: music

Is there a man, woman or child alive in Newcastle that doesn’t love The Cluny?

Quite possibly, but how many venues in the city can pull off a three day music event without it feeling out of place, subversive or just plain wrong? Read full story

PREVIEW - the Mayfair Rock Club Reunion, Carling Academy

By Paul Smith • Jul 31st, 2008 • Category: events, music

Back in the day, when all this was just fields, the underground car park of The Gate was the greatest venue in the North East. Read full story

Preview - Drew De Four, live at The Living Room

By Paul Smith • Jul 28th, 2008 • Category: events, music

Pizza, a night in with a box set of Entourage and mum’s chicken dinner aside, there’s not much better in life than a free gig, especially when it’s an artist you’ll not want to miss.

Best clear your diary for tomorrow night then, when Drew De Four turns up downstairs at The Living Room on Grey Street. Read full story

Preview - Americana Weekend at The Sage

By Paul Smith • Jul 25th, 2008 • Category: events, music

This year’s SummerTyne festival concludes on Sunday with a seven-course feast of music; the Americana Weekend promises every style of sound from the US of A, courtesy of The Sage. Read full story