#Rhoda Dakar is iconic

[fantastic-mr-corvid]

okay curse of the zounds + singles is my fav album but as much as i love Zounds, The Selecter are by far my favorite band, its just because i mostly listened to them through greatest hits and two tone compilation cds i never got attached to a spesific album like with other artists who i listened to mainly via albums. that being said Human Algebra is a 10/10 album and i have major respect for Pauline and Gaps for still touring and releasing great albums and evolving their music even. oh dear god. over 40 years after their peak of popularity.

[rockzone]

Gig Guide: 23 - 29 Oct 2019

Wednesday, October 23, Lissie at The Stoller Hall, Manchester. American folk-rock singer discovered by Lenny Kravitz in 2008.

Thursday, October 24, Cher at Manchester Arena. Iconic superstar for more than five decades with more than 100 million records sold worldwide. Support from Paul Young, soulful 80s chart-topper, best known for the hits Wherever I Lay My Hat, Everytime You Go Away and Love Of The Common People.

Thursday, October 24, The Cult at O2 Apollo Manchester. A band that have existed just outside the mainstream since the '80s with a mix of goth-rock and heavy metal.

Friday, October 25, Midge Ure at Albert Hall, Manchester. Ultravox frontman who has produced a consistently innovative and excellent style of pop music.

Friday, October 25, Toyah Willcox at Factory 251, Manchester. Part of the '80s post-punk New Wave scene with hits It's A Mystery, I Want To Be Free and Brave New World.

Friday, October 25, The Selecter at O2 Ritz, Manchester. Formed in Coventry in 1979 and part of the 2-tone movement. Support from Rhoda Dakar, former frontwoman of ska legends 'The Bodysnatchers' and ex-Special AKA.

Friday, October 25, Kris Barras at Manchester Academy 3. One of the U.K's most exciting Blues-Rock Guitarists. Support from Elles Bailey, who has a talent for crafting rootsy blues, country, and soulful rock.

Saturday, October 26, The Macc Lads at O2 Ritz, Manchester. Punk rock band from Macclesfield, famous for their politically incorrect lyrics.

Saturday, October 26, Lisa Stansfield at The Lowry, Salford. R&B singer from Rochdale with a career spanning over four decades. Best known for her single 'All Around The World'.

Sunday, October 27, Black Star Riders at O2 Ritz, Manchester. The next step in the evolution of Thin Lizzy, with a sound that retains that classic feel. Support from Stone Broken, a four-piece hard rock band from the Midlands, and Wayward Sons, fronted by Toby Jepson, former vocalist of Little Angels.

Monday, October 28, Rickie Lee Jones at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester. Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, musician, songwriter, playing R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards. Best known for her 1979 single 'Chuck E.'s In Love'.

Tuesday, October 29, The Stylistics at The Plaza, Stockport. Iconic Soul group with hits 'Stop, Look, Listen to your Heart', 'You Are Everything' and 'Betcha By Golly Wow'.

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