November live music preview
November 2, 2009 by Dave Musson
The shows you should be checking out this month.
As we saw in October, gig season here in the UK is well and truly under way, and what was started last month continues at a relentless pace this time around.
Yet again, there’s an interesting mixture of both established and upcoming acts touring the country, which should give you plenty of reason to forget about the long dark nights, the deteriorating weather and the imminent mad rush to start planning for Christmas.
If October saw the start of a string of reformed groups hitting the road then just look at what November has to offer; Fleetwood Mac, the Backstreet Boys, Alice in Chains and Skunk Anansie are all revitalised and raring to go over the next few weeks.
Aside form that, there are a number of other household names coming to a town near you – depending on where you live of course – with November shaping up to be the month to catch a global star or two. Beyonce, Beverley Knight, Biffy Clyro, Muse, Jonas Brothers, The Enemy, La Roux, Motorhead, the Artic Monkeys and Slayer will all be on hand to put on a night to remember in a variety of different sized venues ranging from arenas to clubs.
Of course, there will also be hundreds of gigs across the land from lesser-known acts – so many that it would take up far too much space listing them here. However, our top tip would be to check out Aussie outfit The Butterfly Effect, whose brand of passionate, progressive-tinged rock is well worth checking out, while our friends in Elliot Minor are also worth your time.
Gig if the month
It’s been tough to pick out one tour for November given the calibre of some of the names listed above, but in the end here at On Stage we’ve plumped for the always interesting Lily Allen.
Given her recent comments that she may quitting music, and the fact that she’s never too far away from the headlines then Miss Allen will always be worthy of some attention.
But there is also the fact that her most recent album, It’s Not Me It’s You, proved hugely successful and she has shown herself to be a witty songwriter and a top quality live performer; in fact, you could argue that she is one of this country’s most talented pop stars at the moment, which she will hopefully be able to transfer to the stage.
Whoever you end up going to see this month, have a good one, and don’t forget to check back here for a variety of reviews, photography and interviews.
Photograph: Dave Musson Photography
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