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Gigs of the week
By Amira Hashish, Evening Standard 06.05.08
Classic diva: Celine Dion will play the 02 Arena on Tuesday and Thursday
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The lowdown on the best live music in London this week...
ADELE
Where: Shepherds Bush Empire
When: Tues, May 6 & Weds, May 7
Tickets: £16
www.adele.tv
Since graduating from The BRIT school in Croydon in 2006, things have taken an exciting turn for Adele. She was the first recipient of the BRIT Awards Critics' Choice prize and her debut album, 19, shot straight to the top of the charts. Shepherds Bush gigs see the South Londoner performing in her hometown.
CELINE DION
Where: 02 Arena
When: Tues, May 6 & Thurs, May 8
Tickets: £45-£125
www.celinedion.com
She doesn't really need an introduction. Celine Dion is swapping Vegas for the 02 Arena. These are two of the few UK dates on her world tour, Taking Chances, so if you're a fan don't miss out on what is bound to be a glamorous show.
BEN ONONO
Where: Pigalle
When: Wednesday, May 7
Tickets: £10
www.benonono.com
Born in Cardiff but raised in West Africa, Ben Onono offers a fresh perspective on world music. He has written for artists from Bob Sinclar and Fatboy Slim to Natalie Imbruglia, and his dance tracks have international appeal. This show should incorporate his acoustic/electronica material.
NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
Where: Hammersmith Apollo
When: Weds, May 7 & Thurs, May 8
Tickets: £27.50
www.nickcaveandthebadseeds.com
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds released their 14th studio album, Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!, in March. The Australian eight-piece have a wealth of experience, material and instruments with which to work so should be worth watching live.
LAND OF TALK/WINTERSLEEP
Where: Metro
When: Thursday, May 8
Tickets: £6
www.landoftalk.com
Montreal-based musical innovator Elizabeth Powell, has been working on 'Anti Folk Basement Rock' since she was 14. Her band, Land of Talk, is the product of such enthusiasm. Canadian rockers Wintersleep won the 2008 Juno Award for New Group of the Year in their home country. Both groups are bringing their music to Britain and are likely to be imports we'll embrace.
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I went to see Celine Dion last night at The 02 Arena and she was phenomenal. It was mesmerising hearing her hit the very notes that have always made her famous, such as All By Myself. There was a very sombre moment during "My Love" as she exclaimed it to be difficult to perform due to it being related to her husbands cancer, the 20,000 audience fell completely silence for the entirety.
Fab show Celine!
- John, Fleet, UK
