Alt-rock royalty come to Castlefield this Tue 5 Jul, as The Pixies make their long-awaited return to the city eight years on. Local favourites Slow Readers Club join the bill as support, as do Dutch alt-pop trio Klangstof.
This Thu 7 July, Bunkerpop hit the stage at The Peer Hat with some special guests. Combining the hypnotic rhythms of Krautrock with a highly charged supergroove, Bunkerpop is sure to bring sonic mayhem, dance and audio visual chaos. Manchester’s Juice Pops and Cassette Apes support. Tickets only a fiver!
Red Balloon Music invite you to Gullivers NQ this Thu 7 July as they present The Black Feathers live. Made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, the award-winning musical duo from Gloucestershire blend Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities into their work. Doors from 7.30pm.
Sounds of the City continues throughout this week and on Fri 8 July, its the turn of legendary Hacienda Classical at the city’s Castlefield Bowl. Celebrating the 40th anniversary, there will be performances from Soul II Soul, Peter Hook, DJ Paulette and Tom Wainwright. Don’t miss out on this one. Hit the link for remaining tix!
Deco presents a music-packed evening this Fri 8 July at 33 Oldham St. Headlining the Northern Quarter venue are alt-grunge 3-piece Velma plus some handpicked support in the shape of All Girls Arson Club, Deh-Yey and introducing Melter in the opening slot. Tickets are priced at £8.80 (inc. booking fee).
Head to Gullivers NQ this Sat 9 July as musician Alison Cotton presents a new 6-track album The Portrait You Painted of Me. Like her previous work, this new release sees Alison blend viola, harmonium and vocals into an incredibly immersive sound. Support comes from local talent Thraa. Doors from 7.30pm.
Rounding off another huge week down at Castlefield Bowl are Glasgow pioneers Primal Scream, and what’s more, they’ll be performing their seminal record Screamadelica in its entirety. There are still a handful of tickets left for any last-minute plans…
- Words:
- Cat Allan
- Published on:
- Mon 4 Jul 2022
Get yourselves down to Zombie Shack this Tue 5 July as TAILGUNNER headline. This Manchester date of their Hell’s Vagabonds UK Tour promises “laser guided riffs n’ hooks that kill!” Joining them on the bill will be local acts Mexican Painkiller and Wailing Banshee. Grab a ticket quick for this one!