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Panic! At The Disco
After storming the Reading and Leeds Festival last summer Panic! At The Disco are back in the UK for a headline tour. The baroque-pop pioneers’ career has seen a resurgence with the release of their third album Vices & Virtues. Dates are: January 25th Newcastle, Academy; 26th Leeds Academy; 27th Manchester Apollo; 28th Glasgow Barrowlands; 29th Birmingham Academy; 31st Bristol Academy; February 1st Southampton Guildhall; 2nd London Brixton Academy.
or more than 30 years, the Kronos Quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, expanding the range and context of the string quartet. Ignoring the boundaries others place between genres, they have collaborated with a Chinese pipa player, rock bands, DJs as well as some of the most significant classical composers and artists working today, to become one of the most celebrated and influential contemporary ensembles of our time. This month the Quartet comes to the Barbican for a week-long residency of concerts and creative learning events. Each of the three concerts between January 24-27 takes place in a different venue and focuses on a specific theme: Made in America; Awakening: A Musical Meditation on the Anniversary of 9/11; and Early Music. See barbican. org.uk/kronosquartet for venues and times and to buy tickets.
If you haven’t seen the BBC’s wonderful Transatlantic Sessions program, just one word: DO! It’s a remarkable coming together of the very best American, Irish and Scottish folk and roots musicians, filmed in a country house hotel in the depths of the Scottish highlands, gathered together with one aim –
In Greek mythology, Kronos (aka Cronus) was the leader of which group? A The Titans B The Argonauts C The Cyclops HOW TO ENTER: Email your answer and your contact details (name, address & daytime phone number) to theamerican@blueedge.co.uk with KRONOS COMPETITION in the subject line; or send a postcard to: KRONOS COMPETITION, The American, Old Byre House, Millbrook Lane, East Knoyle, Salisbury SP3 6AW, UK; to arrive by mid-day January 20th. You must be 18 years old or over to enter this competition. Only one entry per person per draw. The editor’s decision is final. No cash alternative. Tickets are not transferable. You are responsible for any travel, accommodation and other expenses.
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Transatlantic Sessions
We have two pairs of top-price tickets for Made in America (Tuesday January 24th at Hackney Empire) and for Awakening: A Musical Meditation on the Anniversary of 9/11 (Thursday Jan. 26th, Barbican Hall) for winners of this month’s competition. Just answer the following question:
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