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The Presidents of The United States of America are to play The Lemon Tree. P.U.S.A (as they will be referred to from hereon in) recently reformed to the joy of their worldwide army of fans, and have released a new album 'Love Everybody', as well as re-issuing their previous releases. They'll be Rockin' the 'Tree on Tuesday August 16th with new tracks as well as old favourites like 'Lump' and 'Peaches' details of the show are here http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2567&tempmonth=8

The Presidents of The United States of America are to play The Lemon Tree. P.U.S.A (as they will be referred to from hereon in) recently reformed to the joy of their worldwide army of fans, and have released a new album 'Love Everybody', as well as re-issuing their previous releases. They'll be Rockin' the 'Tree on Tuesday August 16th with new tracks as well as old favourites like 'Lump' and 'Peaches' details of the show are here http://www.lemontree.org/Music/event.cfm?eventid=2567&tempmonth=8

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London Jazz/Rock fusion heroes, Acoustic Ladyland, who play The Lemon Tree on Wednesday 22nd June, will be appearing on Later with Jools Holland on Friday night (3rd of June). So make sure you tune in. You can also read an interview with them on the Later website www.bbc.co.uk/later/interviews/acousticladyland.shtml and details of their gig at The Lemon Tree can be found here

London Jazz/Rock fusion heroes, Acoustic Ladyland, who play The Lemon Tree on Wednesday 22nd June, will be appearing on Later with Jools Holland on Friday night (3rd of June). So make sure you tune in. You can also read an interview with them on the Later website www.bbc.co.uk/later/interviews/acousticladyland.shtml and details of their gig at The Lemon Tree can be found here

He has a saxaphone, and he's not afraid to use it

Chris Hillman with Herb Pedersen: special guest Michael Weston King Wednesday 1st June Tickets 15 (10 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm The word 'legend' is vastly overused in music but Chris Hillman is one man on whose shoulders the mantle rests comfortably. Singer-songwriter, bassist, mandolinist and guitarist, he was a founder member of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Desert Rose Band, Manassas, Souther-Hillman-Furay and McGuinn-Clark-Hillman. He is arguably the pioneer of California country rock and his massive influence has been perhaps unfairly overshadowed by his partnerin- crime in the Byrds and Burritos, one Gram Parsons. As with his sellout show two years ago, he is joined on this tour by Herb Pedersen, whose crystal clear tenor has graced the works of artists such as Vince Gill and Linda Ronstadt, not to mention his own experience in the Dillards, the Desert Rose Band, and the Laurel Canyon Ramblers.

Chris Hillman with Herb Pedersen: special guest Michael Weston King Wednesday 1st June The Lemon Tree Tickets 15 (10 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm The word 'legend' is vastly overused in music but Chris Hillman is one man on whose shoulders the mantle rests comfortably. Singer-songwriter, bassist, mandolinist and guitarist, he was a founder member of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Desert Rose Band, Manassas, Souther-Hillman-Furay and McGuinn-Clark-Hillman. He is arguably the pioneer of California country rock and his massive influence has been perhaps unfairly overshadowed by his partnerin- crime in the Byrds and Burritos, one Gram Parsons. As with his sellout show two years ago, he is joined on this tour by Herb Pedersen, whose crystal clear tenor has graced the works of artists such as Vince Gill and Linda Ronstadt, not to mention his own experience in the Dillards, the Desert Rose Band, and the Laurel Canyon Ramblers.

Midge Ure plus support Friday 16th September The Lemon Tree Tickets 16.50 (11 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm Midge Ure really needs no introductions; his career speaks for itself. Grammys, Ivor Novellos, BASCAPs, gold and platinum discs and a variety of other accolades, can all grace his 'mantelpiece'. This year is the 20th anniversary of Band Aid, and unlike many other artists, his career has not only survived that epoch, but continues to go from strength to strength. Midge is the master of re-invention, secure in the knowledge that there will always be a market for a good song, sung with passion! Equally comfortable in a variety of formats, this time he has chosen to perform an intimate acoustic show combining a selection of his own hits from Vienna via If I Was to Dancing with Tears In My Eyes, with some of his favourite songs by other artists such as Queen, Travis and Fleetwood Mac. The 'Uncovered' show gives him chance to explore his musical roots and share some of the anecdotes and journeys that his career has followed. Like the man himself, it does what it says on the tin....

Heres the full details for that Midge Ure plus support Friday 16 September 2005 - Caf Tickets 16.50 (11 concessions & regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm Midge Ure really needs no introductions; his career speaks for itself. Grammys, Ivor Novellos, BASCAPs, gold and platinum discs and a variety of other accolades, can all grace his 'mantelpiece'. This year is the 20th anniversary of Band Aid, and unlike many other artists, his career has not only survived that epoch, but continues to go from strength to strength. Midge is the master of re-invention, secure in the knowledge that there will always be a market for a good song, sung with passion! Equally comfortable in a variety of formats, this time he has chosen to perform an intimate acoustic show combining a selection of his own hits from Vienna via If I Was to Dancing with Tears In My Eyes, with some of his favourite songs by other artists such as Queen, Travis and Fleetwood Mac. The 'Uncovered' show gives him chance to explore his musical roots and share some of the anecdotes and journeys that his career has followed. Like the man himself, it does what it says on the tin.... details

Midge Ure plus support Friday 16th September Tickets 16.50 (11 concessions & Regulars) Doors Open: 7.30pm Show Starts: 8pm Midge Ure really needs no introductions; his career speaks for itself. Grammys, Ivor Novellos, BASCAPs, gold and platinum discs and a variety of other accolades, can all grace his 'mantelpiece'. This year is the 20th anniversary of Band Aid, and unlike many other artists, his career has not only survived that epoch, but continues to go from strength to strength. Midge is the master of re-invention, secure in the knowledge that there will always be a market for a good song, sung with passion! Equally comfortable in a variety of formats, this time he has chosen to perform an intimate acoustic show combining a selection of his own hits from Vienna via If I Was to Dancing with Tears In My Eyes, with some of his favourite songs by other artists such as Queen, Travis and Fleetwood Mac. The 'Uncovered' show gives him chance to explore his musical roots and share some of the anecdotes and journeys that his career has followed. Like the man himself, it does what it says on the tin....

Bert Jansch gig postponed Bert Jansch's gig at The Lemon Tree, scheduled for Sunday 28th August, has been postponed due to Bert having to undergo a routine but essential medical procedure. He hopes to make 1 or 2 short appearances at the summer festivals, but all headline shows have been postponed, probably until early 2006. Apologies for any disappointment caused.

Sons and Daughters Maida Vale session Sons and Daughters played a great session at Maida Vale for Zane Lowe's show on Radio One last Wednesday. You can listen again here

London Elektricity Live (Hospital records) support Dj Tez (Jungle Nation) @ The Lemon Tree Saturday 28th May Doors 10.30pm | onstage 11.30pm 12 (8 concessions & Regulars) Box Office: 01224 642230

Should be a good night, apparently the drummer's very entertaining.

LCD is a Tryptich show, and therefore we have no control over the pricing of that. Do you really think James Murphy would come to Aberdeen for 400 quid? I also can spy irony.

This R 2-Tone Saturday 3rd September Doors Open 9pm/Onstage 10pm 7.50 (5 concessions and Regulars) A massive hit on their debut in January, This R 2-Tone are a dedicated nine piece ska band, delivering a high energy, moonstomping show, incorporating the sounds of The Specials, Madness, The Beat and Bad Manners. These Edinburgh rude boys convey ska at its very best, pushing the legacy of 2-Tone further with the introduction of lighting, video visuals, and DJs to fuel their vision that will be . . .s k a d a n c e c r a z e ! details

Benny Gallagher Friday 2nd September Doors Open 8.30pm/Onstage 9.30pm 13.50 (9 concessions and Regulars) For a songwriter of sheer quality and distinction you need look no further than Benny Gallagher. He began his career as a staff writer with the Beatles publishing company writing songs for Apple Records biggest artist Mary Hopkin with the encouragement of Paul McCartney. In 1970 his and Graham Lyle's astute composing ability propelled the band McGuinness-Flint to the top of the charts with When I'm Dead and Gone and Malt and Barley Blues. Then came the duo's own hits including Heart on my Sleeve and I Wanna Stay With You . Their Breakaway album was a huge success even more so when the title track was covered by Art Garfunkel. On record he has worked with Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and Ronnie Wood while his songs have been covered by Bryan Ferry, Don Williams, Garth Brooks, Status Quo, Phil Everly and Simon and Garfunkel. details

Bert Jansch Sunday 28th August Doors Open 7pm/Onstage 8pm 12 (8 concessions and Regulars) Bert Jansch's ground-breaking guitar playing, deeply affecting songwriting and dark, passionate voice have held audiences spellbound since the mid-sixties. Famously admired by Jimmy Page, Neil Young and Nick Drake, more recently young luminaries Noel Gallagher, Jarvis Cocker, Bernard Butler and Johnny Marr have paid homage to this unassuming but intensely revered master. "As much of a great guitar player as Jimi (Hendrix) was, Bert Jansch is the same thing for acoustic guitarand my favourite." Neil Young "At one point, I was absolutely obsessed with Bert Jansch. When I first heard that LP [1965], I couldn't believe it. It was so far ahead of what everyone else was doing. No one in America could touch that." Jimmy Page details

Elvisness, featuring: The Boy Lacks Patience, The Creoles, Dave Dixon, The Epics Dayle, Emma and Zara - The Fallen Angels, Karloff, King Voodoo, Kevin Smith Saturday 20th August Doors Open 8.30pm/Onstage 9pm 10/6.75 concessions and Regulars Our annual tribute to the King just gets better and better every year. 2005 ups the ante once again featuring the ghoul rockin Karloff, the cool rockin Creoles, the smooth rockin Epics, the good rockin King Voodoo, the piano balladry of The Boy Lacks Patience, soundalike wonderboy Kevin Smith, the fresh sounds of the Fallen Angels and compered by the ravin Reverend Dave Dixon. Long live The King! details

Hem Thursday 18th August Doors Open 8.30pm/Onstage 9.30pm 12 (8 concessions and Regulars) In 1999, Hem was just three guys with an idea and no singer. But once Sally Ellyson had sung a lullaby as her audition into the answering machine of main songwriter Dan Mess, Hem had found not only its singer but also its voice. details

Dexter Ardoin and the Creole Ramblers Saturday 13th August Doors Open 8.30pm/Onstage 9.30pm 9 (6 concessions and Regulars) Born into a family with a tradition that is one of the most influential in the recorded history of Louisiana music, Dexter Ardoin has been playing Creole and Zydeco music virtually all of his life. (Zydeco is the more uptempo, bluesier big sister of cajun and great music for the dancefloor.) details