Rogues up for the craic

MUSIC EXTRA: Irish favourites Parcel O’Rogues are to rock Oldham St Anne’s Rugby Club on Friday.

It promises to be an already sold-out party of all parties at St Anne’s as the seven-strong outfit celebrate their 10-year anniversary, supported by Lyrical Mindz and a troupe of traditional Irish dancers.

If you haven’t got a ticket, fear not. A full list of future gigs is at www.parcelorogues.net.


ANOTHER awesome weekend of live music beckons at Whittles on King Street. Friday sees cover specialists Traitor’s Gate play the popular venue, before a real treat for mods and rockers of all ages on Saturday.

Europe’s number one tribute band Who’s Next are in town again, playing the very best of the legendary band. Tickets (£5) are shifting fast.


FRESH from rocking the hugely popular Cosmosis Festival Earth Stage at the Victoria Warehouse last weekend, Mossley outfit Brahma Loka have excitedly revealed that their new track “Noble Savage” has been given an airing on BBC Radio Manchester’s “Introducing” show.

You can listen to a clip on the band’s Facebook page.


THERE are still a few tickets left for 5ft Fez’s eagerly-anticipated appearance at the Manchester Academy 3 on Saturday week, alongside brilliant Joy Division tribute stars, Transmission. Log on to www.seetickets.com to book yours.


OLDHAM electro hopefuls Goda Tungl have announced that they will be supporting highly-rated guitar popsters Chrorusgirl at Manchester’s Castle Hotel on Friday, June 10. Tickets are available via the link on Goda Tungl’s Facebook page.


TICKETS are selling well for Manchester outfit Cruel Kingdom’s big EP launch night at city venue Factory 251 on Saturday. Chief support comes from Oldham acoustic duo Lyceum don’t forget, so if you want to see Brad and Ryan in action on what promises to be a special evening, order your tickets via Facebook.


THE next “mEssy” club night at Jackson’s Pit takes place on Saturday, March 26. As well as the usual DJs mashing up sounds from across the past five decades, acoustic hopeful Kaden Nolan and young guitar outfit Cleargreen will play live. Entry on the night costs £3 before 11pm and £5 after.