AC/DC BACK IN BLACK.. AND ON ROAD; Superstars roll into Scotland with their ear-splitting show Mailmusic.This is shaping up to be one of the biggest and best years ever for live music in Scotland. From AC/DC to Grace Jones, legends galore are on their way. Here, we bring you our guide to the best shows of 2009 - and there are still lots more to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. . JANUARY 13: CHRIS BROWN, SECC (Single Edge Contact Cartridge) A CPU module from Intel that held Pentium II and Pentium III chips and their L2 cache chips. The SECC plugged into Slot 1 on the motherboard and contained a single edge processor package (SEPP), which was the printed circuit , GLASGOW The US star jets in for a massive show at Glasgow's biggest venue. 14: FRANZ FRANZ France, Australia and New Zealand (pact) FERDINAND, PICTURE HOUSE, EDINBURGH Scotland's favourite art-rockers launch their new album with what could be one of the gigs of the year. 18: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, SECC, GLASGOW As the craze for revivals continues, the American outfit who kick-started the boyband trend are back on the road. 18: PUSSYCAT DOLLS, AECC AECC Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst AECC Aeromedical Evacuation Control Center AECC Aeromedical Evacuation Coordination Center AECC Aerojet Energy Conversion Company AECC American Evangelical Christian Church, Inc. , ABERDEEN. The world's sexiest girlband? Their urban pop and raunchy routines guarantee a sell-out crowd. Also at SECC on 19th. 22: GRACE JONES, SECC, GLASGOW Billy Sloan's dream woman plays an all-too-rare Scots date - don't miss her. 25/26: BLOC PARTY, O2ACADEMY, GLASGOW Kele Okereke and his arty indie band are incredible live. One of the hottest tickets in town. 24: SHARLEEN SPITERI, ABERDEEN MUSIC HALL. Texas star Sharleen is sure to wow with songs from her solo album. Also at Edinburgh Playhouse on 25th and Glasgow's 02 Academy on 27th. 29: KEANE, SECC, GLASGOW The much-maligned trio's powerful, poppy is sure to go down a storm in the SECC. 29: SANDI THOM, LIQUID ROOM, EDINBURGH The Scots singer songwriter hits the road, also calling at Dunfermline's Carnegie Hall (30), Aberdeen's Lemon Tree (Feb 1), Banff's Fife Lodge Hotel (4,5), Inverness' Ironworks (6), Skye's Portree Community Centre (7), Fortwilliam's Nevis Centre (8), Glasgow's Clyde Auditorium (11) and Dumfries' Venue (12). Clyde Auditorium (11) and Dumfries' Venue (12). FEBRUARY 4: THE CRIBS, ABC, GLASGOW A welcome Glasgow date for Ryan Jarman's superb band. They're an incredible proposition live. 7: THE SCRIPT, O2ACADEMY, GLASGOW Their brilliant debut album set them out as one of the best new bands of 2008. They're great live too. 12: THE VIEW, PICTURE HOUSE, EDINBURGH The Dundee wildmen power their way back. Also at Dundee's Caird Hall (13), Inverness' Ironworks (15) and Aberdeen Music Hall (16). 13: IDA MARIA, GARAGE, GLASGOW One of my hot tips for this year, the brilliant singer is destined to be a huge star. Catch her at this relatively intimate Glasgow show before the arenas beckon. 19: IGLU & HARTLY, QMU QMU Queen Margaret Union QMU Quantification of Margins and Uncertainties QMU Quick Mission Update QMU Quarters, Maintenance, and Utilities , GLASGOW LA band burst into the limelight with the brilliant In This City and excellent live performances. 20: HUE & CRY, LIQUID ROOM, EDINBURGH Classic pop duo sound as fresh now as all those years ago. Also at Glasgow's ABC on the 21st. 24, 25: SNOW PATROL, SECC, GLASGOW The Irish kings of crossover dad-rock return to their adopted homeland for sure-to sell-out shows. Also at Aberdeen's AECC on the 26. 25: TING TINGS, O2ACADEMY, GLASGOW Mancunian electronic music innovators The Ting Tings bring their minimal monsters to the Academy. 26: KAISER CHIEFS, CORN EXCHANGE, EDINBURGH One of the finest purveyors of upbeat, cheery tunes. Also at AECC, Aberdeen on the 27. MARCH 6: ELBOW, CORN EXCHANGE, EDINBURGH Guy Garvey and his band enjoyed their best year yet in 2008. One Day Like This should be a show-stopper. 6: THE KILLERS, SECC, GLASGOW Las Vegas' finest have returned to a more electronic sound with their brilliant third album. 13: THE ENEMY, IRONWORKS, INVERNESS The most exciting band to come out of the UK in years. Also at Dunfermline's Alhambra (14), Glasgow Barrowland (15, 16) and Oban's Corran Hall (18). 14: LILY ALLEN, O2ACADEMY, GLASGOW Controversial Brit star returns to the road. 26: METALLICA, SECC, GLASGOW The classic metallers are enjoying a major resurgence so this will be one of the hottest tickets. 25/26: LIONEL RICHIE, AECC, ABERDEEN Megastar Lionel will pack them in for a nostalgic romp. 31: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. BYRNE, ROYAL CONCERT HALL The Royal Concert Hall may refer to
All-round legend Byrne plays a rare show which will have fans young and old flocking to see him. APRIL April: see month. 3: RUSSELL WATSON Wat·son , James Dewey Born 1928. American biologist who with Francis Crick proposed a spiral model, the double helix, for the molecular structure of DNA. He shared a 1962 Nobel Prize for advances in the study of genetics. , CLYDE AUDITORIUM, GLASGOW The singer has an army of fans so he is certain to sell out the huge venue. 6: SIMPLY RED, CLYDE AUDITORIUM, GLASGOW Mick Hucknall and his band are back - so lock up your mothers. 7: THE PRODIGY, SECC, GLASGOW Innovative dance act will deliver a stunning show . Count on it. 7: KENNY ROGERS, CLYDE AUDITORIUM, GLASGOW Country great Kenny will delight crowd with a host of classic hits. 8: LIONEL RICHIE, SECC, GLASGOW Lionel brings his show to Glasgow. 10: ULTRAVOX, EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE Midge midge, name for any of numerous minute, fragile flies in several families. The family Chironomidae consists of about 2,000 species, most of which are widely distributed. The herbivorous larvae are found in all freshwaters; the larvae of some species live in saltwater. Ure's old band make a welcome return. Also at Clyde Auditorium on 11th. 11/12: PINK, SECC, GLASGOW Controversial singer Pink storms back to Scotland with her attitude-laden pop-rock. Also at AECC on 13th. 13: IL DIVO, SECC, GLASGOW The operatic boy band will delight housewives with their smooth crooning. 16: LEMAR, CLYDE AUDITORIUM, GLASGOW Former reality TV show man turned smooth soul singer brings his amazing voice to Glasgow. 25: BASEMENT JAXX, O2 ACADEMY, GLASGOW Rescheduled date for dance stars. Also at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange on May 2. 28/29: THE SPECIALS, O2ACADEMY, GLASGOW More veteran stars on the comeback trail. Tickets to see Terry Hall and the lads are like gold dust. MAY 2/3: BIG IN FALKIRK Big in Falkirk is Scotland's National Street Arts Festival. Since its inception in 2000, this award-winning (Scottish Thistle Award 2005), free weekend event has become one of the largest cultural events in Scotland, attracting over 100,000 people. The music festival launches this year's summer with line-up still to be confirmed. 1: AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD, SECC, GLASGOW World-famous tribute band will go down a storm. Their stage sets are amazing. 2: BOB DYLAN, SECC, GLASGOW Legend makes an all-too rare Scots appearance. Sure to sell out. 4: MORRISSEY, ALBERT HALL, STIRLING, Mozza is one to watch in May. Also at Dundee's Caird Hall (5), Barrowland Glasgow (7,8). 16-24: BURNS AN' A THAT, AYRSHIRE The festival of Burns-inspired music takes place at various venues in Ayrshire. 15: LEON JACKSON, CLYDE AUDITORIUM, GLASGOW XFactor star Leon back home in Scotland. Also at Dundee's Caird Hall (16), Aberdeen Music Hall (17), Motherwell Concert Hall (19), Perth Concert Hall Perth Concert Hall may refer to:
20: JEAN MICHEL JARRE Jean-Michel André Jarre (born 24 August 1948 in Lyon, France) is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is highly regarded as one of the pioneers in the Electronic and New Age music genres, as well as the organiser of record-breaking outdoor spectacles of his music, , CLYDE AUDITORIUM French synth synth n. 1. Informal A synthesizer. 2. A style of light popular music made with synthesizers. Also called synth-pop. pioneer famed for incredible live shows. 23: NICKELBACK, SECC Cheesy US rockers play biggest hits. 30/31: DUNSTAFFNAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL, OBAN Much-loved festival returns. JUNE 6: COLOURSFEST, BRAEHEAD The massively popular all-day dance festival is back with big name DJs. 12-14: ROCK NESS, DORES Now with an extra day, this brilliant festival will be headlined by Biffy Clyro and Basement Jaxx. 13: BACK TO THE 80S, BRAEHEAD Retro festival for fans of 80s music. Acts confirmed include Go West. 13: BOYZONE, SECC, GLASGOW Manband with Ronan Keating on the comeback trail. Can they do a Take That? 17: OASIS, MURRAYFIELD, EDINBURGH The Gallaghers bring their big, brash sound to the capital for an incredible outdoor show. 19/20/21: TAKE THAT, HAMPDEN, GLASGOW Three nights of outdoor mayhem for Barlow and Co. This is going to be massive. 20/21: THE OUTSIDER, ROTHIEMURCHUS Alternative festival with line-up tbc. 26: NEIL NEIL Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited NEIL Network Engineering and Integration Lab SEDAKA, CLYDE AUDITORIUM Another legend comes to Scotland in 2009. Buy your mum a ticket. JULY 4: THE EAGLES, HAMPDEN, GLASGOW Special Independence Day gig for US legends who return to Scotland after three-year absence. 10-12: T IN THE PARK, BALADO Scotland's biggest music festival, line-up tbc. Sure to be the biggest ticket of the year. 18: SIMPLE MINDS, EDINBURGH CASTLE After their incredible live shows in 2008, Jim Kerr and Co perform in incredible setting. 24-25: WICKERMAN, NEAR DUNDRENNAN Scotland's quirkiest and friendliest festival, line-up tbc, complete with ceremonial torching of the wickerman as night falls. AUGUST 7-8: BELLADRUM TARTAN HEART FESTIVAL The Tartan Heart Festival is a music festival held on the Belladrum Estate near Inverness, in Scotland. Its normally held at the start of August. Founded in 2004, the festival has rapidly grown in popularity. The family-friendly fest has yet to reveal line-up. 28-30: RETROFEST, STRATHCLYDE PARK Fancy dress fun and 80s madness galore as the nostalgia weekend enters its third year. HYDRO CONNECT, INVERARAY, DATE TBC Older, cooler crowd will lap up upmarket festival fun in the shadow of the castle. SEPTEMBER 16: COLDPLAY, HAMPDEN, GLASGOW Chris Martin and his world-conquering band play massive show with support from Jay-Z. 18-19: LOOPALLU, ULLAPOOL The little festival which is becoming one of the country's favourites, back with line-up tbc. OCTOBER 9-10: CLIFF RICHARD, SECC, GLASGOW Hardly the coolest man in music but Cliff will still pack them in after 50 years in pop. 20-21: PINK, SECC Another SECC show for the controversial star. NOVEMBER 23: UB40, SECC More stars of the past hit the comeback trail. NME NME Name NME Enemy NME New Musical Express NME Neisseria Meningitidis NME New Molecular Entities (US FDA New Drug Approval reports) NME Network Management Ethernet NME New Music Express AWARDS TOUR 02 ACADEMY, GLASGOW, JAN 30, 31 Glasvegas, Friendly Fires and more do the honours. This annual show as become a strong indicator of which bands will take off in the coming months. Glasvegas have already achieved plenty and this is likely to launch them to even greater heights. Friendly Fires are tipped for greatness so get an early look at them. GIRLS ALOUD SECC, GLASGOW, MAY 8 The lovely ladies who started life together on a reality show but have gone on the become one of the world's biggest pop bands. They are renowned for their incredible live shows, with huge production creating a real spectacle. They sound fantastic live - and of course they always look sensational too. If you like your pop, you really can't go wrong with the lovely Girls Aloud. KATY PERRY BARRAS, GLASGOW, JUNE 6 The biggest breakthrough star of 2008, the gorgeous Miss Perry is destined for even bigger things in the year ahead. Hear her show off her great voice - and admire her spectacular curves - at what will be one of the best pop gigs of 2009. With songs as good as Hot And Cold and I Kissed A Girl, Katy is going to be a massive star for years to come. Don't miss this show. One for the boys...and the girls. AC/DC HAMPDEN, JUNE 30 The rock legends have blown away American audiences on their Black Ice tour so fans dare not miss the chance to see them in Scotland. Back with a stunning new album, the band have lost none of their flair for creating rock anthems - and guitarist Angus Young is still in shorts. Throw in their reputation for raucous, unforgettable live shows and Hampden Park is in for a truly special night. With noise levels high enough to drown out even the Tartan Army, their first Scottish gig in years will attract fans from all over the country. Expect lots of tracks from Black Ice as well as many of the classic hits from Back In Black in their 70s and 80s heyday. If this show lives up to the standard of last year's US gigs, it will be one to remember. CAPTION(S): Metallica axeman The word axeman has a number of uses:
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