Salford Lads Club

Ryan Adams calls in at the club today

Ryan Adams took a break from his UK tour and stood on the famous spot, 25 years after Stephen Wrights Iconic photo of The Smiths. It turns out that Ryan, accompanied by Jesse Malin, is a fan, and both were in awe of the musical and sporting heritage of the area.

Frankie and the Heartstrings melt the ice at Salford Lads’ Club

The North East may be frozen but Frankie and The Heartstrings braved the arctic weather to perform a glowing set in the concert hall last night. The gig had started with a terrific set from Brooklyn indies Small Black before Frankie and co took to the stage. Fans who had trudged along an ice bound Coronation Street were rewarded with a bit of northern soul, giant projected black and white images of the 1980s miners strike making a stark contrast to the lively Sunderland five piece. Th...

US punks at Salford Lads’ Club

Titus Andronicus held the concert hall stage last night in front of an appreciative crowd. The indie punk outfit from New Jersey brought the place to life with a great 70 minute set. The gig was organised by Islington Mill.