APOLLO, Manchester
David Cassidy
The erstwhile teen idol proves that he's still got it after all these years
Tonight and Saturday, 7.30pm, £22.50 to £27.50.
Simple Minds
Don't you forget about Jim Kerr's band of Irish rockers
Wednesday and Thursday, 7.30pm, £25 to £27.50.
MEN ARENA, Hunts Bank, Manchester
Mary J Blige
The soul diva promises No More Drama on this tour to promote her latest album
Saturday, 7.30pm, £24
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNION, Manchester
Gonzales
The Canadian hip-hop artist promotes his latest album, Presidential Suite
Tonight, 7.30pm, £6
Cyclefly
Noisy skate-punk creations from these European rockers
Saturday, 7.30pm, £10
Cornershop
Back at last, and promoting a promising new album, Handcream For A Generation
Monday, 7.30pm, £10
Cheap Trick
Together 25 years and still rocking. You've got to admire it, really
Wednesday, 7.30pm, £12.50
And You Will Know Us By The Trail of the Dead + Hue
If you are expecting lighthearted pop tunes, you've obvious not read the band name right
Thursday, 7.30pm, £10
THE MET, Market Street, Bury
Midge Ure
The ex-Ultravox member promotes his first release in six years, Move Me
Saturday, 8pm, £12
MOSES GATE HOTEL, Bolton
TribU2
Surely you don't need me to spell out who they are a tribute to?
Tonight, 8.30pm, £4
Dark Horse
Covers of rock tracks by this trio from Burnley
Saturday, 8.30pm, free
Danny Bryant and The Red Eye Band
Rock and blues from this talented guitarist
Thursday, 8.30pm, £3
PARR HALL, Warrington
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Posh pop star with nice frocks delivers some Murder On The Dancefloor
Tuesday, 7.30pm, £12.50 adv
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