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Steve Hackett


TOUR DATES




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Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo tour dates :








July 2025 - Genesis Revisited - Lamb and Foxtrot Highlights + Solo - JAPAN tour dates
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited - Lamb and Foxtrot Highlights + Solo - JAPAN tour dates

2 July 2025 - Namba Hatch, OSAKA, JAPAN -

4 July 2025 - Ex Theater Roppongi, TOKYO, JAPAN -

5 July 2025 - Ex Theater Roppongi, TOKYO, JAPAN -
6 July 2025 - Ex Theater Roppongi, TOKYO, JAPAN -

September 2025 - Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo tour
Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo Italian tour


02 September 2025 - Teatro Arcimboldi, MILAN, ITALY -

03 September 2025 - Piazza dei Signori, VICENZA, ITALY -

05 September 2025 - Sferisterio, MACERATA, ITALY -

06 September 2025 - Auditorium Parco della Musica, ROME, ITALY -

07 September 2025 - Teatro Palapartenope, NAPOLI, ITALY -

09 September 2025 - Teatro di Verdura, PALERMO, ITALY -
10 September 2025 - Palacongressi, AGRIGENTO, ITALY -

October & November 2025 - Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo tour
Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo North America tour

MEET & GREET add-on packages will be available exclusively via HackettSongs.
These do NOT include a show ticket.


04 October 2025 - State Theatre of Ithaca, ITHACA, NY, USA -

05 October 2025 - Kleinhans Music Hall, BUFFALO, NY, USA -

07 October 2025 - Massey Hall, TORONTO, ON, CANADA -

09 October 2025 - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA -

11 October 2025 - The Cabot, BEVERLY, MA, USA -

14 October 2025 - Ridgefield Playhouse, RIDGEFIELD, CT, USA -

15 October 2025 - Ridgefield Playhouse, RIDGEFIELD, CT, USA -

17 October 2025 - Scottish Rite Auditorium, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ, USA -

18 October 2025 - Scottish Rite Auditorium, COLLINGSWOOD, NJ, USA -

21 October 2025 - Count Basie Center for the Arts, RED BANK, NJ, USA -

22 October 2025 - The Town Hall, NEW YORK, NY, USA -

26 October 2025 - Warner Theatre, WASHINGTON, DC, USA -

28 October 2025 - Carolina Theatre of Durham - Fletcher Hall Auditorium, DURHAM, NC, USA -

30 October 2025 - Center Stage Theater, ATLANTA, GA, USA -

31 October 2025 - Ryman Auditorium, NASHVILLE, TN, USA -

01 November 2025 - Taft Theatre, CINCINNATI, OH, USA -

03 November 2025 - The Southern Theatre, COLUMBUS, OH, USA -

04 November 2025 - Goodyear Theater, AKRON, OH, USA -

06 November 2025 - Rialto Square Theatre, JOLIET, IL, USA -

08 November 2025 - Boulder Theater, BOULDER, CO, USA -

11 November 2025 - Celebrity Theatre, PHOENIX, AZ, USA -

13 November 2025 - Orpheum Theatre, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA -

14 November 2025 - Orpheum Theatre, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA -

15 November 2025 - Balboa Theatre, SAN DIEGO, CA, USA -

18 November 2025 - Fox Theater, OAKLAND, CA, USA -

21 November 2025 - Moore Theatre, SEATTLE, WA, USA -

22 November 2025 - Revolution Hall, PORTLAND, OR, USA -











Lifesigns








Fri, Aug 8 @ 7:30PM

Future Yard, Argyle Street, Birkenhead CH41 6AB


Sat, Aug 9 @ 7:30PM

Jelleyman's Mill, Puxton Lane, Kidderminster DY11 5DF



Sun, Aug 10 @ 7:30PM

Fulford Arms, 121 Fulford Road, York YO1 4EX


Tue, Aug 12 @ 7:30PM

The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3TE

Venue restriction: Ages 14+ (Under 18s accompanied by parent/guardian)



Wed, Aug 13 @ 7:30PM

Sidney and Matilda, 46 Sidney Street, Sheffield S1 4RH


Fri, Aug 15 @ 8:00PM

Queens Park Arts Centre, Queen's Park, Aylesbury, HP21 7RT


Lifesigns @ A New Day Festival 2025

Sat, Aug 16 @ 12:00PM

A New Day Festival 2025, Faversham
3 day music festival featuring the very best in classic rock, prog, blues and roots music. Lifesigns play on the Saturday.




Sun, Aug 17 @ 7:30PM

The Half Moon, 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1EU



Sun, Sep 7

Campo Sportivo, Via Chieza 9, Revislate, 28010 Novara


Cruise To The Edge
Wed, Mar 4, 2026 — Mon, Mar 9, 2026 Cruise To The Edge, Miami, Florida

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THE WHO


When I saw the WHO tour I remembered their most famous albums Tommy and Quadrophenia two very good albums and I listened to them again but while Tommy is showing his age ... I was amazed for Quadrophenia it seems that time has not passed, too bad it's not on AM anyway for anyone who wants to listen to it I'll put the link
it must be said that unfortunately The Who have not been able to re-release albums of this level over time but continue to be successful in live performances thanks to their previous production






Quadrophenia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3mF...Ejjz-w&index=1



GOOD LISTENING





8 Jul 2025 Roger Daltrey: Llangollen, Wales International Eisteddfod

30 Jul 2025 Roger Daltrey: Halifax, England The Piece Hall

8 Aug 2025 Roger Daltrey: Margate, England Dreamland

[TheFish]

Originally Posted by nicola

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THE WHO


When I saw the WHO tour I remembered their most famous albums Tommy and Quadrophenia two very good albums and I listened to them again but while Tommy is showing his age ... I was amazed for Quadrophenia it seems that time has not passed, too bad it's not on AM anyway for anyone who wants to listen to it I'll put the link
it must be said that unfortunately The Who have not been able to re-release albums of this level over time but continue to be successful in live performances thanks to their previous production


Attachment 1830



Quadrophenia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3mF...Ejjz-w&index=1



GOOD LISTENING

When I went back to college I worked as a security/usher in an Arena and The Who played 2 nights in witch Quadrophenia was played in it's entirety. (1996?) Gary Glitter was the old rocker and Billy Idol was the bellboy. Great show(s).

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THE WATCH
















New shows announced in Italy!
Siamo lieti di annunciare l’aggiunta di 3 nuove date all’interno del nostro tour italiano e svizzero di ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway 50th Anniversary tour’.
Ci vediamo presto!

CALENDARIO AGGIORNATO:

17.10.25 Seriate (BG), Teatro Gavazzeni
18.10.25 Verona, Teatro Nuovo
21.10.25 Zürich, Volkshaus
22.10.25 Genova, Teatro Gustavo Modena
23.10.25 Firenze, Teatro Cartiere Carrara
25.10.25 Nichelino (TO), Teatro Superga
26.10.25 Parma, Auditorium Paganini
27.10.25 Roma, Teatro Ambra Jovinelli
28.10.25 Milano, Teatro Carcano
29.10.25 Bologna, Teatro Dehon

Biglietti per le date italiane disponibili ora su TicketOne e Vivaticket, biglietti per la data di Zurigo disponibili ora su TicketCorner.

https://www.thewatchmusic.net/tour-dates/



NEW TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT AND UK SHOWS!
We’re beyond excited to unveil our brand-new show ‘Tales from 1970-1976’, coming to stages across Europe and the UK starting November 2025!

The Watch plays Genesis invites you to an intense musical journey through the golden era of Genesis, featuring music from the legendary albums Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, A Trick of the Tail and Wind and Wuthering. ‘Tales from 1970–1976’ is the ultimate voyage into the mythic world of Genesis: a faithful, powerful, and emotional celebration of one of the greatest musical legacies of all time!

Tickets for the UK tour are on sale now! European dates will be announced soon.
https://www.thewatchmusic.net/tour-dates/

04.03.26 Uckfield, Trading Boundaries
05.03.26 Uckfield, Trading Boundaries
06.03.26 Uckfield, Trading Boundaries
07.03.26 Uckfield, Trading Boundaries
08.03.26 Southampton, The 1865
10.03.26 Milton Keynes, The Stables
11.03.26 York, The Crescent
12.03.26 Leeds, Brunedell Social Club
13.03.26 Galashiels, MacArts
14.03.26 Derby, The Flowerpot
15.03.26 Cardiff, Acapela
17.03.26 Settle, Victoria Hall
18.03.26 Aberdeen, Lemon tree
19.03.26 Kinross, Backstage
20.03.26 Kinross, Backstage
21.03.26 Glasgow, Slay
22.03.26 Manchester, Band On The Wall
25.03.26 Alnwick, Playhouse
26.03.26 Kendal, Brewery Arts
27.03.26 Shrewsbury, Albert’s Shed
28.03.26 Llandrindod Wells, Pavilion*
29.03.26 London, 229

*subject to change (venue)

#thewatchplaysgenesis

Related
Tickets are selling fast for the UK leg of the tour!
UK AND NEW TOUR ANNOUNCED!
UK TOUR UPDATE!

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AMPLIFIER



ABOUT

AMPLIFIER

From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website


Formed in 1999 in Manchester, UK

AMPLIFIER is a Manchester based space rock band. This three-piece makes extraordinary music which is quite similar to the, also Manchester based, band OCEANSIZE. The band consists of Sel Balamir who plays guitar and is also the band's lead-vocalist. Than there's Matt Brobin, who is the band's drummer. Last, but not least, there's Neil Mahony who is the bassist. As you can see there's no keyboardist on board, so all the weird sounds and effects are played on the guitar, hence the name "AMPLIFIER".

For their 2004's selftitled debut album the band worked together with Steve Lyon to produce the album (he also worked with bands like THE CURE and DEPECHE MODE) and Chris Seldon for mixing it (also known for producing OCEANSIZE's "Effloresce" album and mixing music by THE FOO FIGHTERS).

Their music is highly original. They combine deep personal lyrics with walls of noise, combined with stunning melodies.

This band has been hailed a lot in the media. Kerrang! Magazine said this was ".the British rock-scene altering record" when talking about their selftitled debutalbum. Metal Hammer said they were ".the future of rock." and even Q magazine said that ".at present British rock doesn't get much better than this."

AMPLIFIER: This is highly original space rock. They mix a lot of different genres (I can hear Krautrock (a bit like Neu!) and Pink Floyd influences in their music) and combine them perfectly



the lineup is currently reduced to just two elements -
Sel Balamir / vocals, guitar, bass
- Matt Brobin / drums
no keyboards are used and all sounds are generated by Sel Balamir's guitar, making them into effects-generating motions
Amplifier is a band I've been following since
their 2004 album of the same name
their sound is very particular and is much appreciated by me..
I like to share with you one of their live shows in Berlin in 2013 and 4 of their Sessions albums that they included in a box set, but which can be listened to for a limited number of listens on Bandcamp



https://amplifier.bandcamp.com/album...in-berlin-2013






https://amplifier.bandcamp.com/album...-november-2022






https://amplifier.bandcamp.com/album/tof-sessions-vol2







https://amplifier.bandcamp.com/album...-sessions-vol3








https://amplifier.bandcamp.com/album/tof-sessions-vol4





GOOD LISTENING




in addition to the audio version on bandcamp,
Amplifier have released the live video version of
the session in which you can see all the great
work of Sel Balamir's guitar
for now only those of volume 1 and 2
if they release the other two I will insert them


video session volume 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWfFPaNfbdI





video session volume 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyDItnIK_Ro





Amplifier Jam Session - Jam N - 13/09/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEV85Bt-sS0





HAVE A GOOD VISION








Amplifier - London - The Black Heart
Sat, Oct 04

Amplifier - Brighton The Pipeline - £15
Sat, Oct 18

Amplifier - Manchester - Academy 3
Sat, Nov 01