Originally written by Mike Diver · 27 October 2006
Got something of a penchant for female-fronted rock possessing no little pop? Well, the end of this month and the beginning of next harbour a couple of real treats for you.
Both Metric (pictured) and The Gossip kick off their UK tours on October 30 - that's this Monday! The Canadians begin their jaunt at Birmingham's Academy 2, while the Kill Rock Stars-spawned trio play Club EVOL in Liverpool. Dates, as follows...
The Gossip...
October 29 Liverpool Club EVOL (note: not 30!) 31 Glasgow Oran Mor
November 1 Leeds The Faversham 2 Birmingham Barfly 3 London Koko 4 Manchester Roadhouse 5 Brighton Concorde 2 6 Sheffield Plug
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Metric...
October 30 Birmingham Academy 2 * 31 London Hammersmith Palais *
November 1 Manchester Club Academy ** 2 Leeds Cockpit ** 4 Newcastle University * 5 Glasgow The Arches * 6 Brighton Concorde 2 * 8 Bristol Fleece *
* = support from Blood Red Shoes ** = support from Hadouken