Sugar
at
Irish Centre
Leeds
19:00
Description
Having already placed his indelible mark on the future direction of rock with Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould teamed with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis to found Sugar in late 1991, making their live debut early the next year at Athens, GA?s famed 40 Watt Club. Named by NME as its 1992 ?Album of the Year,? Sugar?s now-classic debut album, Copper Blue, immediately proved a sensation, earning worldwide acclaim and landmark status for the melodic strength and intensely cathartic popcraft of songs like ?A Good Idea,? ?Helpless,? and the alternative rock radio hit and MTV favorite, ?If I Can?t Change Your Mind.? The trio quickly found themselves performing on increasingly larger stages, including a legendary show-stealing set at London?s Great X-pectations Festival in Finsbury Park.
With the wind at their back, Sugar unleashed Beaster in 1993, making a momentous debut at #3 on the UK?s Official Albums Chart as well as at #4 on Billboard?s ?Heatseekers? chart in the US. Though recorded during the same sessions that yielded Copper Blue, the six-song mini-album evinced a more visceral energy and dark melancholy than its predecessor, highlighted by such pulverizing expressions of sacrilegious fury as ?Judas Cradle? and ?JC Auto.? 1994?s second full-length LP, File Under: Easy Listening once again made an explosive arrival among the top 10 on the UK Official Albums Chart, this time landing in the upper reaches of the overall Billboard 200. The album saw Sugar pushing boundaries yet again on songs like the country-flavored ?Believe What You?re Saying? and the incendiary ?Gee Angel,? tackling a wider range of musical approaches without sacrificing their signature intensity and unrestrained power. Despite their successes, Sugar called it a day following a Japanese tour in early 1995. A series of live recordings, reissues, and anthologies served to magnify the band?s legacy over the three decades since, confirming Sugar as incontrovertible masters of high-volume guitar-fueled rock for the ages.
The original members of Sugar reconvened in June 2025. The first new song in over three decades, ?House Of Dead Memories?, was released on October 15, 2025, with live shows to follow in 2026.
Description
The Leeds Irish Centre stands as a significant cultural and community hub, a focal point for the Irish diaspora and a broader audience across Leeds and the wider region. Recognised as a premier Irish Centre in Britain, it consistently delivers a diverse calendar of events, serving as a vital asset for cultural preservation and community engagement.
Within its walls, the air often carries the faint, comforting scent of hops and polished wood, a testament to decades of gatherings and celebrations. The warm, ambient lighting reflects off well-maintained surfaces, creating an inviting and lived-in atmosphere that speaks of countless shared moments and enduring camaraderie.
Beyond its main halls, which include the versatile Tara and Avoca Suites, a modest outdoor space offers a quiet respite from the lively interiors. The venue features multiple bars, serving a considered selection of beverages, and is equipped with facilities designed to ensure broad accessibility for all patrons.
Throughout the year, the centre stages a rich variety of events, from traditional music sessions and cultural performances to social gatherings, sporting events, and community meetings. It regularly hosts both local talent and touring acts, alongside private functions and charitable initiatives, reinforcing its role as a dynamic community anchor.
York Road,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
England,
LS9 9NT.
General Admission : £54.50
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