They headlined the Benicassim Festival 2011 along side The Strokes, Arcade Fire and Primal Scream. They also headlined Oxegen 2011, Super Bock Super Rock 2011, V Festival 2011, Rock Werchter and T in The Park so they are on top form for the big crowds.

Their latest album Suck It and See sees the band exploring different styles and Alex Turner said: "I think the new album is a balance between our first three. There's nothing about taxi ranks or anything like that, but there's a bit of the standpoint I had on those early songs and the sense of humor, but also there's a bit of the 'Humbug' stuff which is kind of off in the corners."

On July 27, 2011, the band played their first show since August 2007 and first official show with Josh Klinghoffer.

The performance was a secret invitation only show with family, friends and music critics in attendance.

The band ended July 2011 with two more secret invitation only shows on July 29 and July 31held in California.

On July 30, 2011, the band took to a building rooftop Beatles style on the boardwalk at Venice Beach to film video footage for "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie". The band played various parts of their own songs and covers for the many fans who were crowded on the streets below.

Anthony Kiedis singer and songwriter for the group is one of the most energetic performers in entertainment and the Chili Peppers always put on a fantastic show but sell out very quick.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert 15 December 2011 Palau Sant Jordi

• Anthony Kiedis – lead vocals (1983–present)
• Michael "Flea" Balzary – bass, trumpet, piano, keyboards, backing vocals (1983–present)
• Chad Smith – drums, percussion (1988–present)
• Josh Klinghoffer – guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)

• Guy Garvey – vocals, string, brass & choral arrangements
• Mark Potter – guitars
• Craig Potter – keyboards
• Pete Turner – bass
• Richard Jupp – drums

Build a Rocket Boys! is their fifth studio album by the band Elbow, released on 4 March 2011 in the UK. After the highly successful The Seldom Seen Kid, was self-produced and put together by the band in Manchester. The album was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.
Elbows been experimenting with a different recording technique than previously used and Guy Garvey had this to say about it, “Richard Jupp went into the studio and recorded several different drum patterns for me,” he said. “I’ll go away next week and try and write lyrics for them. We’ve never worked this way before, but we’ll see what happens.”

In true rock and roll style Elbow have also had there own beer brewed in conjunction with Robinson's Brewery the beer is available in cask only and is being served at Robinson's pubs !

The heavy metal legends had to cancel on a concert at the Colston Hall after the  frontman was left unable to perform.

The gig was to include Anti Nowhere League and UK Subs but will be rescheduled, according to the venue.

Motorhead's gig in Norwich which is scheduled for Friday has not been confirmed yet. The group has six more dates on its tour.

No further details about the extent of the Ace of Spades singer's injury have been released.

"Born this way" was named Best Song and Best Video, while Gaga beat Beyonce, Adele, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry to  Best Female artist.

Gaga and her reputation for bizarre costumes didn't disappoint and was wearing a metal dress  with an over-sized hat covering her face.

She joked about having Botox treatments as she accepted the award, telling the crowd, “Thank you so much, I love you so much. I’m so grateful. I’m really smiling right now, but I know you can’t tell.”

Taking questions from the press she would only answer three questions that had been pre-approved by her management team.

Rihanna last year put in a mammoth performance of gigs including T in The Park and V Festival which command massive crowds, so she should be able to handle the Wireless Festival.

The rest of the line up hasnt been anounced yet but that wont slow the ticket sales which start today (8th of November).

Rihanna also said that she would love to play at Glastonbury saying: "I'd love to play Glastonbury. I have heard so many things about what happens there."

" I love rock music. I love Kings of Leon and The Prodigy. You could have nightmares about that guy with the clown face and the weird hair. That's a look to scare little kids, right?"

"But the music is awesome. I like the more traditional rock bands, too: Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. I think I could rock the stage at Glastonbury, no question."

"I know since Jay-Z played they are open to a lot more R&B. And 'Umbrella' would be the perfect song for that place too."

In recent years flamenco has become popular all over the world and is taught in many countries - Japanese flamenco is so popular there are more academies than in Spain.

A Peña Flamenca is a meeting place or grouping of Flamenco musicians or artists. There are also "tablaos", establishments that developed during the 1960s throughout Spain replacing the "café cantante". The tablaos  have their own company of performers for each show. Many internationally renowned artists have started their careers in "tablaos flamencos", like the  singer Miguel Poveda who began in El Cordobés, Barcelona.

The Tablao Cordobés
Located on Las Ramblas, Tablao Cordobés is the oldest show of flamenco in Barcelona and it should be your first choice. If you wish to have diner here, The Tablao serves traditional Spanish food and you can enjoy it at the same time than the show.

How to get there.
Las Ramblas, 35, 08002 Barcelona
+34 933 175 711
Metro Green Line L3 Stop: Liceu
Prices : Diner + Show at 69 euro/ person 7 or 8:30 pm
Show + Drink at 37 euro/person 8:15 or 10 pm

Tablao de Carmen
The Tablao de Carmen show was created in 1988 in celebration of one of the greatest flamenco dancers, Carmen Amaya.

This colorful spectacle lasts for an hour and includes contributions from the most talented professionals of the genre. During the show, you will be able to enjoy diner or a drink..

Due to the popularity of the place and the limited number of guests (170 persons) we advise you to book in advance.
How to arrive

C/ Poble Espanyol, S/N
08038 Barcelona
+34 933 256 895
Metro: Red Line L1 Stop : Plaça Espanya
The prices From 35 euro (show + drink) to 69 euro (show + diner).

Teatre Poliorama
This Theater located on La Rambla, offers various different types of shows. You can enjoy musical and comedy productions here and is very central to the city and easy to find.

How to arrive
Teatre Poliorama Rambla dels Estudis, 115
08002 Barcelona
Metro: Red (L1) or Green Line (L3) stop: Plaça Catalunya
Prices From 30 euro (Category B) to 45 Euro (VIP)

Date Artist Location
16th January 2011 Helloween Sala Razzmatazz
17th January 2011 Taxi Sala Luz de Gas
29th January 2011 Thin Lizzy Sala Apolo
4th February 2011 Tote King Sala Apolo
9th February 2011 Band of Horses Sala Apolo
11th February 2011 Skunk Anansie Sala Razzmatazz
12th February 2011 Rhapsody of Fire Sala Razzmatazz
12th February 2011 Hurts Sala Apolo
7th March 2011 Miguel Bosé Gran Teatro Liceu
12th March 2011 Kylie Minogue Palau Sant Jordi
24th March 2011 Within Temptation Sala Razzmatazz
29th March 2011 Roger Waters Palau Sant Jordi
6th April 2011 Justin Bieber Palau Sant Jordi

The band will do a 12 city US tour in October 2011, as a warm-up to a big year of touring in 2012.

Sala Razzmatazz C/ Dels Almogàvers 122 08018 Barcelona, Spain
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The inaugural Uncut Music Award has gone to Seattle's Fleet Foxes for a debut album which the editor of Uncut magazine, Allan Jones, describes as a "unanimous choice" among the judges.

He said "There was a general consensus that there was no other album like Fleet Foxes this year. It showed impeccable musicianship, and though you could trace its antecedents, it sounded totally unique. Fleet Foxes was just a glorious debut."

Frontman Robin Pecknold to say: "It's awesome. It's crazy, I never expected to be in contention for this kind of thing."

Pat Long, curator of the monthly In the Pines folk night in London, says that the simplicity of folk appeals to people because "you don't need to know how to use Pro Tools or some other computer program to make it, you just need a guitar or ukulele".

Fleet Foxes Auditori, Teatre National, Carrer de Lepant 150, Barcelona, Spain 20:00 to 12:00 h.