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Thursday, September 3, 2009 - HED @ The Mad Ferret w/ BADDIES
Yeah, we know, your lives have been feeling a little empty recently. So, we've been heading back into the rehearsal room these past few weeks with the intention of bringing...

Saturday, July 25, 2009 - Armrug at The Mad Ferret // Mr Chris & Bik's Birthday Show
Armrug have been away. Yeah, we know, your lives have been feeling a little empty recently. So, we've been heading back into the rehearsal room these past few weeks with the intention...

Saturday, August 9, 2008 - Mad Ferret // with Y’r Impossible + Star 27
Y'r Impossible's last gig. Star 27's last gig. Ever get the feeling you should give up

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - Big Hands with Blacklist
Awesome gig in a sexy little bar

Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Hed @ Mad Ferret, Preston w/ Star 27
Star 27
ASbos (from Liverpool)
Dead Like Harry (from Sheffield)
Armru

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - FictionNonFiction @ Tiger Lounge, MCR
Armrug, showered & fresh from Glastonbury, play Tiger Lounge in Manchester this Tuesday alongside Optional Wallace, Mr International & The Getaway Gang, Sacred & Under The Radar.

FictionNonFiction is a great...

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Glastonbury Festival // Late N Live Stage
Armrug are playing this year’s Glastonbury Festival, which is held between the 26th & 29th June. We’ve bagged a slot on the Late N Live Stage which last year played...

Friday, May 23, 2008 - Trip-Tronic MAPS Festival special @ Bar Centro, Manchester
MAPS Festival is taking over the Northern Quarter in Manchester this bank holiday weekend. There's a shedload of great music happening, but your first port of call should be this...

Sunday, March 23, 2008 - ALL-DAYER @ kolor Bar, Preston
In association with HedMag and Hello Bastards...
Ok, so its time for action. Something must be done. And that usually means WAR. Or an ALL-DAYER. Or maybe both. Best of all...

Monday, February 25, 2008 - Big Dig @ Tiger Lounge (with Rainbow Trout)
Friends and fun

Saturday, February 16, 2008 - "Electro Armrug" @ Beats of Rage
We're busting out the synth again for this sexy electro night. Think Armrug songs but with more bleeps and Jamie dancing like a... like a... like a butterfly

Thursday, November 1, 2007 - Wasted @ Lava:Ignite
Armrug play at chav-fest Lava/Ignite with our faves Y’r Impossible

Sunday, October 14, 2007 - Oxjam All-dayer @ Kolor Bar, Preston
This year's OXJAM ALL-DAYER will take place on SUNDAY OCT 14TH @ KOLOR BAR!!!

The first band will be on stage at 2.30pm - so please arrive early.

We have a glorious...

Sunday, September 23, 2007 - Preston:LIVE Outdoor Spectacular
All-day gig on Preston's covered market.
Featuring Armrug, Star 27, Failsafe, Bikini Black Special & more more more.
It's free and there's a licensed bar and food. Sounds good to me

Monday, September 17, 2007 - The Mad Ferret, Preston
Jelly’s Last Jam + Armrug x Fresher’s Week = Good times

Sunday, September 9, 2007 - Supporting BEARSUIT @ The Mad Ferret, Preston
THIS IS A RATHER SHORT NOTICE GIG... but a GOODUN! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH @ MAD FERRET We have the magnificent BEARSUIT appearing - who hail from Norwich and are currently on UK...

Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Acoustic Armrug @ The Green Room, Manchester
Acoustic night "Green Bohemia" with Armrug stripped down to two acoustic guitars and a selection of percussive items. 8pm til late FREE ENTRY!! Confirmed acts: 11.00pm Gillan Edgar (full band) 10.30pm Josephine Oniyama 10.00pm Gideon Conn...

Friday, August 31, 2007 - The Faversham,Leeds
Fun fun fun in home of ace-ness, Leeds. From beatboxing to classic rock. Punk to house. And all the way back. Loads of bands, loads of great music. And Armrug

Saturday, August 4, 2007 - Scene presents The Sounds of The Summer @ The Venue
Loads of stuff

Saturday, July 21, 2007 - Club Soixante-Neuf @ The Mad Ferret
with Rainbow Trout, The Redwings & Costell

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - Radio 1's One Big Fringe @ The Adelphi, Preston
Radio 1's One Big Weekend is coming to Preston, and they're also putting on a few fringe events featuring 'the cream' of local 'talent'.
Somehow, we got on one.
Moco, The Marksmen...

Thursday, April 26, 2007 - InDie All Night @ Bar XS, Fallowfield
Manchester's biggest student suburb hosts this indie extravaganza in Bar XS (which used to be part of the now defunct Fallowfield train-station history-fans). Heading the bill are Modernaire... french-esque electro-pop. Also,...

Saturday, April 21, 2007 - The Birds Nest, Deptford, London
With The S-Tones. Free. Fun. Yep

Monday, April 2, 2007 - Marzipan Sheep @ Dry Bar
5 bands. Cheapo entry. Fun fun fun

Saturday, March 17, 2007 - Beats of Rage, Preston
Dirty rave-up house-party in a secret location. To feature Crystal Meth (live band) and DJs including our very own Mix Nihilist (Matt off of the drums)

Monday, February 26, 2007 - The Attic, Manchester
The Attic, 50 New Wakefield Street, off Oxford Road,, Manchester, Northwest M1 5NP with The S-Tones, China Red & The Fountain.

Sunday, February 25, 2007 - Armrug ACOUSTIC! @ Mad Ferret, Preston
Loads of bands playing acoustic sets including... How's My Pop, Jelly's Last Jam, Superkings, The Marksmen, King Casanova, Ivan Campo, Armrug, The Jackpot Golden Boys and the Uncomfortables. Other bands...

Saturday, February 17, 2007 - HedBash, Preston
It's at The Mad Ferret on Fylde Road in Preston. It used to be called Time Square in case you're a bit lost. It's opposite 53 Degrees. It's underneath Strettles....

Saturday, January 27, 2007 - The Venue, Preston
Armrug return to the scene of the crime... no, wait, not crime... the scene of our E.P. launch party, that's it. Also coming back for more are the magical How's My...

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - FictionNonFiction @ Tigerlounge, Manchester
This intimate basement club is a great place to check out the cream of the Manchester (and beyond) music scene... FictionNonFiction have a great reputation for putting on the most...

Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Beat Blackpool
With Hoover Dams, The Locals & The Underground... Beat Nightclub in Blackpool (22 Corporation Street). 9.30 start, ?3 entry

Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - The Coach & Horses, Warrington
CANCELLED

Monday, December 11, 2006 - Harry's Bar, Chorley
With The Uncomfortables & Palmstruck.
It's free an' all

Friday, December 8, 2006 - Manchester E.P. Launch @ Night & Day
Official Manchester E.P. launch party with Mind Over Matter, The Get Out Clause, Hawthorns & Sara Branna

Tuesday, December 5, 2006 - Bullet Bar - Kentish Town - London
Napoleon promotions presents Armrug and some very special guests at this stylish new bar in London town. (147 Kentish Town Rd, between Camden and Kentish Town). More details to follow

Sunday, December 3, 2006 - JD Unsigned at The Kolor Bar
Jack Daniels Rocks Preston! Unsigned Band Competition in association with HedMag. Live at Kolor Bar, Church Street, Preston. With Armrug, Cat Scratch Fever, Chevrons, Dollymops, Halcyon, King Casanova, Phlegm Fatales,...

Friday, December 1, 2006 - Bad Apple Club @ The Adelphi, Preston
The lovely Bad Apple peeps have put together a stonker of a line-up... Armrug, Cranebuilders & WaxPlanet

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - Urban Outfitters E.P. Preview - Manchester
It's our official EP Preview at this mental city centre store. We're on the 2nd floor mezzanine, but you'll be able to hear us all over the shop. 6pm we're...

Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 53 Degrees, Preston : supporting The KBC
CANCELLED.

Saturday, November 25, 2006 - Armrug E.P. Launch - The Venue, Preston
The big come-back!
We'll have our E.P. and sexy music video ready for public consumption. This night will be Preston's first taste. We've got two magnificent support acts also... Los Vencidos...

Saturday, September 2, 2006 - Conti-Fest
An all-day gig at The Continental, Preston.. starts at 12.30 ish...
The Underdogs
Thee Neerly Men
HFA
Armrug
BBS
Superkings
Tingods
Star 27

Armrug'll be on at about 3 or 4pm.
Also, this is our last gig til late November,...

Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - House on Fire @Trof
Playing a special night in Trof, Fallowfield, Manchester. We will be playing 2x20 minute sets with the night kicking off with acoustic act - "Tycoons Follies

Thursday, August 17, 2006 - Anniversary of 1st gig: with Y'r Impossible & Stems @ The Adelphi, Preston
So, a year on from the first gig of Armrug's three-piece incarnation... we're playing the same venue, The Adelphi in Preston. The excellent Y'r Impossible played their...

Saturday, July 22, 2006 - Semi-final of Preston's BOTB @ The Venue
This is where Armrug get knocked-out! (Probably).
Our semi-final opponents are How's My Pop?, Inside The Black Square & Spokes.
Be there or be ITBSquare

Thursday, July 6, 2006 - The Dry Bar, Manchester
Playing with Doktor Mandrake and The Mourning After. Entry is ?3 with a flyer or NUS card, ?4 without

Sunday, July 2, 2006 - Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Playing with... The Kirkz, Kid Klumsy, Revenge of the Psychotronic Man and... Baxter
We're on dead early (7:45pm) because it's a Sunday... so come down for a...

Friday, June 30, 2006 - Battle Of The Bands 2nd Round - The Venue, Preston
We got through to the second round of this great competition... we now face the might of Alta Rosa, Aurota & Call To Arms.
Come...

Saturday, June 10, 2006 - Friends of Mine, Joshua Brooks - Manchester
Bands: Granby Row, Columbian Poets, Armrug, The Fore, Nathan Persad & The Allstars. DJs til 3am, ?3 before 9:30, ?4 after. It's going to be emotional

Thursday, June 8, 2006 - Harrys Bar - Chorley
Playing with Rainbow Trout! (Olly's new band)

Monday, May 29, 2006 - The Attic - Manchester
Not much is known about this gig yet. But it'll be a cracker

Saturday, May 27, 2006 - Battle Of The Bands - The Venue, Preston
Another Battle of the Bands, but this one is in Preston at The Venue. Other bands playing in this heat: Jellys Last Jam, The Chevrons and Underdogs. So you MUST all come along and cheer...

Monday, May 8, 2006 - The Thirsty Scholar
A FREE gig. The Thirsty Scholar is under Oxford Road Station, on Oxford Street in Manchester. Come down. You MUST come down

Friday, May 5, 2006 - Preston Music Collective @ 53 Degrees
The PMC are putting on a lovely big showcase at this 400-capacity students union venue in Preston. Also playing will be Los Vencidos, Jelly's Last Jam and Baby Bitch

Saturday, April 29, 2006 - Cut The Rug @ Fuel, Withington
We're putting on our own night of fun. We'll have some exciting things planned, and it's a nice 'intimate" room so we can all get to know each other really...

Thursday, April 20, 2006 - Emergenza UK Battle of the Bands - Beer Keller, Manchester
Heat 7, round 1, of the international competition - we need as many supporters there as humanly possible to vote for us on the night. Entry is ?5 with a ticket,...

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - The Vine - Leeds
It's our first gig in Leeds so it's very exciting! The Vibration Showcase presents Armrug, with Kalena, Sincere Deceivers, & Alastair Leeming. We're on at 9:30ish, so come down and...

Saturday, March 18, 2006 - Preston FM on The Flag-Market
Preston FM are holding a charity event with several live bands playing on Preston flag-market in aid of Make Trade Fair or something along those lines... bands confirmed include Jelly's...

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 - Bang Bang Rock 'n Roll - Joshua Brooks, Manchester
We are playing at Bang Bang Rock 'n Roll in Joshua Brooks, Manchester, with Ape Drape Escape from Sheffield

Thursday, February 23, 2006 - Clear The Dancefloor - 12 Bar, Preston
Another trip to Clear The Dancefloor - Preston's best night for live music. This evening is no exception. Opening the show will be Green Room, a trio fronted...

Monday, February 20, 2006 - Night & Day, Manchester, supporting INTERNATIONAL KARATE PLUS
Armrug are supporting The International Karate Plus with guests Satan's Little Heartbreakers / July / Falling On A Leap Year. Entry is ?5 and doors open at 8pm....

Friday, February 10, 2006 - The Mill, Preston
Support from The DeLaTours and Headlines.
It's Matt's birthday weekend so come down and join in the fun!
We'll be staying at The Mill til the early hours, doing a little dance...

Sunday, January 15, 2006 - Friends Of Mine - Joshua Brookes - Manchester
Friends Of Mine organise regular gigs using Joshua Brookes (previously Sofa Central) as a superb venue. This gig is certainly one not to be missed. It's a "Friends of TBall" special...

Monday, January 9, 2006 - Harrys Bar - Chorley, with the Remote Control
Armrug are playing with good friends The Remote Control. Check out their website for more details... www.theremotecontrol.co.uk
The venue is Harry's Bar, St George's St, Chorley. It's free entry...

Saturday, January 7, 2006 - Black A Moor - Preston
Armrug are playing at the Black A Moor, Lancaster Road, Preston. Two marvellous special guests have been arranged in the shape of Jelly's Last Jam & Merry Men. Doors open at...

Friday, December 9, 2005 - 12 Bar - Preston
We're playing with local Preston band "Jelly's Last Jam" and "The Lifting" who are from Liverpool I believe. Armrug are on stage at 10pm

Thursday, December 1, 2005 - The Roadhouse - Manchester
The grand unveiling of Armrug's brand-new guitarist, Luke.
Come say hello and witness the dawning of a brave new Armrug era

Saturday, November 26, 2005 - Up The Apples & Pears - The Adelphi, Preston
Yep, it's Up The Apples & Pears again at The Adelphi in Preston.
Headliners Zombina & The Skeletones are the main act and are great fun! They're a zombie-fronted...

Saturday, October 29, 2005 - 12 Bar, Preston - Bloodloss Collective 3 Day Gig
A 3 day event has been arranged at the 12-Bar in Preston at which we have been invited to play.
Tickets are ?6 for access to all 3 days, ?3 for...

Saturday, October 15, 2005 - Supporting The Glitterati @ The Mill, Preston
Yes, it's confirmed... we're supporting Atlantic Records' The Glitterati at The (World-Famous) Mill in Preston. Jamie went to school with the bassist so we've pulled a...

Thursday, October 6, 2005 - HedParty @ The 12 Bar, Preston
A fund-raising party for the local fanzine, 'Hed'. Featuring your very own Armrug, local bands Alta Rosa & Merry Men, german punks Ferox & anglo-french indie-popsters The Clerks.
?2 entry, doors:...

Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - Armrug @ Up The Apples & Pears, Preston
The brand-new Armrug line-up are playing Upstairs @ The Adelphi with Y'r Impossible (Art-Rock/female-singer) & Homemade Memories (shouty shouty emo/screamo).
Let's fill the room with hairy love

Thursday, November 4, 2004 - Moles, Bath. Supporting Copter, Bucky & Viva L'American Death Ray Music
At last. We are leaving the North-West to spread our hairy roots and influences across the rest of the country. This is Armrugs hometown and as a result we are expecting...

Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 12 bar, Preston. Support from the Herbal Remedies & Psillobian.
Our first gig in the 12 Bar - we are expecting a crowd. So be there

Thursday, September 2, 2004 - The Roadhouse - Bracil, Armrug, Longest Day, Solomon.
An unexpected gig. This has been setup in rather a rush and so promotion is scatty. Please come down if you can - ?4 on the door

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - TesFest - The Mill, Preston
TesFest was setup by a local promoter and artist and raises much money and awareness for charity. Please come and support this gig. This is also Armrugs first gig outside Preston...

Friday, July 2, 2004 - The Roadhouse - Armrug, Spiral Rocks, The Mags, Blue Monkey
Armrug are onstage last - at midnight. Entrance is ?5.
The Roadhouse is in the centre of Manchester on Newton Street

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