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Tourdates RSS http://www.tourdates.co.uk/images/furniture/FinalWebsiteLogoJan08.png http://www.tourdates.co.uk/ http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17369-uncool-rockers-the-scripthttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17369-uncool-rockers-the-scriptIrish rockers The Script insist they don`t care if people think they are uncool and are proud of the fact they rarely get recognised.Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17366-mark-wahlbergs-music-shamehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17366-mark-wahlbergs-music-shameMark Wahlberg admits his family still tease him about his short-lived music career.Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17365-ana-matronics-stage-flashhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17365-ana-matronics-stage-flashScissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic was left mortified after accidentally exposing one of her breasts on stage.Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17364-kimberley-walsh-balanced-by-grouphttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17364-kimberley-walsh-balanced-by-groupGirls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh thinks it is easier to be a member of a group than a solo artist.Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17361-bruno-mars-wants-arctic-collaborationhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17361-bruno-mars-wants-arctic-collaboration`Nothin` on You` singer Bruno Mars has revealed he hopes to collaborate with British indie band the Arctic Monkeys in the future.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17360-boy-jones-schooled-by-wu-tanghttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17360-boy-jones-schooled-by-wu-tangOl` Dirty B*****d`s son, Boy Jones, has compared his recent touring with the Wu Tang Clan to ``going to school``. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17359-hurts-surprised-by-kylie-consenthttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17359-hurts-surprised-by-kylie-consentHurts have revealed having Kylie Minogue sing on a track on their debut album `Happiness` was the ``icing on the cake``.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17358-ben-folds-musical-pressurehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17358-ben-folds-musical-pressureBen Folds worried he wouldn`t be able to come up with music good enough for Nick Hornby`s lyrics for their forthcoming `Lonely Avenue` project.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17356-pussycat-dolls-inevitable-splithttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17356-pussycat-dolls-inevitable-splitNicole Scherzinger has admitted the original Pussycat Dolls split was ``inevitable``, as the other members of the group were hired as dancers, rather than singers.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17355-the-drums-not-changinghttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17355-the-drums-not-changingThe Drums said they`d rather split up than change the sound they have established on their first album.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17353-queens-of-the-stone-age-nearly-historyhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17353-queens-of-the-stone-age-nearly-historyJosh Homme almost split Queens Of The Stone Age when the band`s first full-time bassist Nick Oliveri left. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17352-icon-don-blackhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17352-icon-don-blackSongwriter Don Black - who has written the words to a number of James Bond themes - is to be honoured as a Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) Icon.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17350-chris-martin-rings-wedding-bellshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17350-chris-martin-rings-wedding-bellsColdplay frontman Chris Martin made a surprise appearance at an Apple convention yesterday (01.09.10), where he debuted new song `Wedding Bells`.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17349-the-script-get-closer-to-bonohttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17349-the-script-get-closer-to-bonoThe Script joked that they settled for Bono`s daughter, Eve, as an actress in their new video after Angelina Jolie turned the part down. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17347-mcflys-international-albumhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17347-mcflys-international-albumMcFly have changed their sound to include more commercial pop influences, so they could ``compete on an international level``. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17346-simian-mobile-discos-harder-soundhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17346-simian-mobile-discos-harder-soundSimian Mobile Disco are trying to change the way the public perceive them, and working on a ``club sound`` for their new record.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17343-the-ting-tings-turn-backs-on-manchesterhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17343-the-ting-tings-turn-backs-on-manchesterThe Ting Tings wanted to get away from Manchester to record their second album, so built their own studio in Berlin.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17342-lauryn-hill-preparing-comebackhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17342-lauryn-hill-preparing-comebackLauryn Hill is ``getting closer`` to releasing a follow up to her 1998 album `The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill`.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17341-lady-gaga-to-perform-at-lennon-celebrationhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17341-lady-gaga-to-perform-at-lennon-celebrationLady Gaga and Iggy Pop will take part in a performance in celebration of what would have been John Lennon`s 70th birthday.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17340-david-guettas-creamfields-partyhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17340-david-guettas-creamfields-partyDavid Guetta, Leftfield, and Tiesto were among the acts delighting revellers at the Creamfields festival this weekend.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17339-alex-james-classical-saviourhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17339-alex-james-classical-saviourAlex James says classical music saved him when Blur were ``disintegrating before his eyes``.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17338-arcade-fire-worried-for-audiencehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17338-arcade-fire-worried-for-audienceArcade Fire are worried about being able to ``connect`` with their fans when they perform at large arenas on their present tour, in support of new album `The Suburbs`. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17337-korn-cried-in-the-studiohttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17337-korn-cried-in-the-studioKorn left the studio ``sweating, crying, bleeding`` by the intense recording sessions for their last album `Korn III: Remember Who You Are`.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17336-phil-selway-learning-to-be-a-frontmanhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17336-phil-selway-learning-to-be-a-frontmanRadiohead drummer Phil Selway said he`s having some ``fun moments`` learning how to act as a frontman for his solo record. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17335-goldfrapp-give-greatest-hits-to-ledhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17335-goldfrapp-give-greatest-hits-to-ledGoldfrapp performed a greatest hits set at the final day of the LED Festival in East London on Saturday (28.08.10), wowing music fans despite the poor weather. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17333-snoop-doggs-homage-to-jacksonhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17333-snoop-doggs-homage-to-jacksonSnoop Dogg performed a tribute to Michael Jackson at a `Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson` party held in honour of the late singer in New York this weekend. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17332-axl-rose-fires-and-rehires-crewhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17332-axl-rose-fires-and-rehires-crewAxl Rose fired his crew after he was given a heavy fine for taking to the stage late at Reading on Friday night (28.08.10)Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17331-robert-plant-gives-up-rockinghttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17331-robert-plant-gives-up-rockingLegendary Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant says he has moved on from rock and wants to focus on a different type of music. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17328-fat-and-funky-noel-gallagherhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17328-fat-and-funky-noel-gallagherNoel Gallagher kept it ``fat and funky`` when he drummed on some tracks for Paul Weller.Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17326-guns-n-roses-close-leeds-festivalhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17326-guns-n-roses-close-leeds-festivalGuns `N` Roses closed Leeds festival last night (29.08.10) despite threatening not to play at a shambolic performance at the Reading festival earlier in the weekend. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17324-kimberley-walshs-grooming-holidayhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17324-kimberley-walshs-grooming-holidayKimberley Walsh thinks one of the best things about Girls Aloud being on hiatus is that she doesn`t have to make so much effort with her appearance.Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17322-rock-god-gene-simmonshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17322-rock-god-gene-simmonsKiss bassist Gene Simmons says getting on stage makes him feel like an ``Olympian god``.Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17321-jls-want-saturday-songhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17321-jls-want-saturday-songJLS have admitted they would consider teaming up with The Saturdays to write and record a festive song.Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17320-taylor-momsens-toilet-gripehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17320-taylor-momsens-toilet-gripeTaylor Momsen thinks the worst thing about being in a band is having to share a toilet with other groups.Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17319-mark-ronsons-haircut-mishaphttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17319-mark-ronsons-haircut-mishapMark Ronson had no luck with haircuts when he tried to emulate his hero, Duran Duran`s John Taylor when he was younger.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17318-klaxons-initially-unpreparedhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17318-klaxons-initially-unpreparedKlaxons wasted ``a lot of time and money`` by going into the studio unprepared to record their second album. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17317-michael-jackson-most-downloadedhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17317-michael-jackson-most-downloadedMichael Jackson is the most downloaded artist of all time according to Nokia`s Ovi Music Store.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17316-amy-winehouses-mystery-new-soundhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17316-amy-winehouses-mystery-new-soundAmy Winehouse`s producer, Mark Ronson, claims that even though he`s been working with her recently, he has no idea how her third album will sound. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17315-evanescences-all-out-warhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17315-evanescences-all-out-warFormer Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody has finally explained why he quit the group after an ``all out war`` with singer Amy Lee in shortly after they achieved mainstream success.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17314-liam-fray-speaks-of-need-for-egoshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17314-liam-fray-speaks-of-need-for-egosThe Courteeners singer Liam Fray claims anybody who doesn`t have an ego shouldn`t front a band.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17313-gabriella-cilmis-glastonbury-nerveshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17313-gabriella-cilmis-glastonbury-nervesGabriella Cilmi nearly ``weed her pants`` because of her nerves before she played at Glastonbury festival. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17312-iron-maidens-21-number-oneshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17312-iron-maidens-21-number-onesIron Maiden have scored a number one album with `The Final Frontier` in twenty one countries. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17311-u2-loud-for-spainhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17311-u2-loud-for-spainU2 have been fined 18,000 Euros for practicing too loudly in Spain during rehearsals for their present world tour. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17310-robbie-williams-to-stay-with-take-thathttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17310-robbie-williams-to-stay-with-take-thatRobbie Williams is optimistic he could continue to work with Take That after their scheduled release of an album and tour together. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17309-stereophonics-still-haunted-by-cablehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17309-stereophonics-still-haunted-by-cableStereophonics are still reminded of their first drummer, Stuart Cable, every time they hear their old songs.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17308-the-cribs-confused-by-new-lphttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17308-the-cribs-confused-by-new-lpThe Cribs bassist Gary Jarman has revealed the indie rockers are ``torn`` over what direction to take with their upcoming album. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17307-limp-bizkit-finally-make-friendshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17307-limp-bizkit-finally-make-friendsFred Durst says Limp Bizkit have become proper friends for the first time I their career since reforming.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17306-libertines-ponder-permanent-reunionhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17306-libertines-ponder-permanent-reunionThe Libertines will decide after their comeback performances at the UKs Reading and Leeds whether they will reunite full time. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17305-steve-jones-almost-a-stoogehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17305-steve-jones-almost-a-stoogeFormer Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones nearly joined Iggy and The Stooges to take part in the group`s `Raw Power` tour last year. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17304-iron-maiden-rule-out-glastonburyhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/17304-iron-maiden-rule-out-glastonburyIron Maiden`s lead singer Bruce Dickinson says the legendary heavy metal group will never play Glastonbury because it is too ``polite``.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT