Progs and rockers would be one way of putting it.
Virgil & the Accelerators
On Tuesday there’s one of the best young blues rock bands in the country, Virgil & the Accelerators. This power trio have worked with the likes of Joanne Shaw Taylor and Otis Grand, winning accolades for their live performances and debut album The Radium. Tickets £10
Hawklords
On Wednesday the Hawklords are at the Robin. This spin-off from the legendary Hawkwind have honed sonic attack off to a fine art and feature a host of veteran space rockers including Harvey Bainbridge and Nik Turner. Tickets £12.50
Thursday sees another legendary performer in the shape of the Bard of Salford, John Cooper Clarke. Former punk poet, now simply ‘poet’ JCC’s live shows are now better than ever with a mixture of northern wit and world-weary cynicism. Tickets £15
Curved Air
On Friday there’s the return of Robin favourites the seminal prog rock band Curved Air, with original members including singer Sonja Kristina. Tickets £15
Saturday sees Rolling Stones tribute the Counterfeit Stones play one of their regular visits to the venue. Tickets £12.50
Forthcoming attractions at the Robin include It Bites (27th October), Mick Ralphs (8th November) and Fish (14th November).
For further information call 01902-401211 or visit www.therobin.co.uk Please note that the prices stated are for advance sales and on the door prices might be higher.
