Gig guide for Stoke-on-Trent (04/04/08 - 10/04/08)

The week has arrived when the legend that is Mr Paddy Considine, is coming to a pub near you. He won't be alone though as he is bringing the rest of his band Riding The Low (pictured below) to rock your socks off. There is one slight problem as it clashes with the return leg of United v Roma, and I know where my prioties lie. Sorry Paddy, maybe next time old pal.
Elsewhere The Ting Tings are playing on Thursday and I will be reviewing that one so look out for that.

Go to Riding The Low's MySpace page

The weekend starts when Frank Turner strolls into the region to play at the Sugarmill. He has been a busy boy over the last couple of years having released two albums in as many years.
Frank Turner plays at the Sugarmill in Hanley on Friday, April 4, at7pm. Tickets cost £6. (01159 454 593)

Alternatively, you could choose to support some local talent in the form of Trouserdog, Kybosch and Nemo. All three bands will be playing at Fat Cat Cafe Bar tonight in Hanley.
Music Starts at 8.30pm and the event is free of charge.

During most of Saturday Wrongpop are hosting a full day of festivities at the Glebe in Stoke. There will be ten bands vying for your attention including some of the Wrongpop regulars. Some of the bands that have slots are Winnebago Deal, This Aint Vegas, Ox Scapula and Cove. For the full listing click below

Go to The Glebe's MySpace page

The all dayer is at the Glebe on Saturday, April 5, at 2pm. Ticketscost £8. (01782 844600)

On Sunday night established band The Automatic come marching into the region to do a show at the Sugarmill. The band are most well known from their single Monster which charted at number three.
The Automatic are at the Sugrmill on Sunday, April 6, at 7.30pm.Tickets cost £9. (01159 454 593)

On Monday London-based band We Smoke Fags will be taking centre stage at the Sugarmill. The support is supplied by local bands This Machine Is Off and Cats In The Alley.
We Smoke Fags et al are playing at the Sugarmill on Monday, April 7,at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5. (01159 454 593)

If you are a fan of the brilliant British film Dead Man's Shoes then you will be pleased to hear that the main actor Paddy Considine is bringing his band to the Old Brown Jug. He not only starred in that film but also co-wrote it with his good friend Shane Meadows. On Wednesday though he will be putting all his effort into leading his band Riding The Low onto the stage.
You can catch Riding The Low at the Old Brown Jug in Newcastle onWednesday, April 9, at 8pm. Free entry.

Finally, check out The Ting Tings when they play at the Sugarmill this Thursday. They are a boy-girl duo from Manchester and are signed to major record label Columbia. They have been making waves within the music industry of late and have regularly been featured in all the popular press. There debut album is due to be released in May so you can expect them to be busy during festival season.
The Ting Tings play at the Sugarmill on Thursday, April 10, at 7.30pm.Tickets cost £9. (01159 454 593)