53 Degrees

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This very special show at 53 Degrees features a great double header of acoustic performances from two huge names. Ex-Lightning Seeds main man Ian Broudie and Chorley success story James Walsh from Starsailor will each perform intimate acoustic sets for the 53 Degrees audien...ce this December.

Most famous for his work in The Lightning Seeds in the early 90s Broudie is actually better known in the industry as a producer, working with the likes of Echo & The Bunnymen, The Coral, The Subways, The Zutons and many more. And of course he will always be remembered for his collaboration with Frank Skinner & David Baddiel on World Cup anthem Three Lions. Broudie released his critically acclaimed first solo album ‘Tales Told' in 2004.

James Walsh is the man who provides Starsailor with the distinctive vocal sound that has helped propel them to 4 charting albums and 10 top forty singles over the last 8 years. Growing up just down the road in Chorley and attending Holy Cross High School this will be a virtually home town gig for James which is bound to bring something a little special to what is already a unique intimate show.

A real chance to get up close and personal with two men responsible for penning some of the best guitar pop anthems of the last decade.

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Doors 7pm – 4th Dec 2009
On Sale Now
Advanced Public Tickets: £16.50 - 16+
NOTE: Early curfew – 10pm finish.

Available online at:
www.lancashiretickets.com / www.53degrees.net
www.seetickets.com, 24 Hour Credit Card Hotline 0871 220 0260
www.ticketline.co.uk, 0161 832 1111

Or locally at:
Students’ Union Reception, Fylde Road, Preston. 01772 893 000
Action Records, Church Street, Preston. 01772 258 809
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After a great show at 53 Degrees thjs September, singer song-writer Mike Dignam will be returning to the venue with his full band for a special Christmas show on Sat 19th December.

Mike, who’s been gigging around the Preston scene either alone or as part of various bands since he was in high school, has spent the last ...2 years working hard to perfect his craft and build a name for himself and it’s all starting to pay off.

His 2008 self recorded and released album ‘A World of Our Own’ has prompted major label interest and Mike and his band have found themselves gigging all over the place this summer, from sold out shows at home to festival appearances in Kendal and exclusive shows in the capital. This summer saw the band take the stage at Preston’s huge Rock in the Park gig alongside the likes of JLS, Just Jack, Elliot Minor, Preston from the Ordinary Boys and Tinchy Stryder.

Mike will also be playing at the big Christmas light switch on at Preston Flag Market on November 21st.
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