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Ian McNabb is one of Liverpool’s finest singer-songwriters and a true cult figure of British music. Rising to prominence in the 1980s as the frontman and creative force behind The Icicle Works, he delivered era-defining hits such as 'Love Is a Wonderful Colour' and earned a reputation for soaring melodies, powerful vocals and poetic lyricism.
Since then, McNabb has carved out a celebrated and enduring solo career, releasing a string of critically acclaimed albums including Truth and Beauty (1993), Head Like a Rock (1994), Merseybeast (1996), The Gentleman Adventurer (2002), Little Episodes (2012) and Star Smile Strong (2017), among many others.
Over the years he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including members of Crazy Horse, R.E.M., and Mike Scott of The Waterboys. Cementing his status as a respected artist’s artist his partnerships have included time performing on bass with Ringo Starr’s band in 2002 and working with legendary upright-bassist Danny Thompson on the 1998 solo album A Party Political Broadcast On Behalf of the Emotional Party.
Charismatic, witty and unforgettable on stage, Ian McNabb brings decades of songs, stories and musicianship to every performance.
Tickets are £20 + booking fee
Foxlowe Arts Centre is a community run arts centre for the people of Leek and The Staffordshire Moorlands.
Leek’s arts centre is housed in the historic building, Foxlowe, at the top of Leek’s market place.
Foxlowe Arts Centre opened its doors in December 2011 and has already gained a strong following from the local community and is attracting attention from further afield as well. Funded by individuals’ pledges, donations and trading proceeds and with the majority of the staff volunteering, this is truly a community arts centre for the people of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
With a popular café, bar, gallery, live performance space for music, drama, comedy, talks and a cinema, the Foxlowe Arts Centre has rapidly established a reputation as the go to place in Leek.
Foxlowe arts centre has limited parking at the back of the building for permit holders and disabled users only. Some workshops will include a parking permit spaces are available. To access the car park follow parking signs on Stockwell Street signed ‘P Short Stay, Council Offices’ and turn left after the first parking bays – this is the entrance to Foxlowe arts centre car park for permit holders, disabled users and others with permission e.g. workshop attendees.
Market Place,
Leek,
Staffordshire,
England,
ST13 6AD.
01538 386112
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