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1. 11. On the local scene

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 09 November 2001 MATT Preston sighs and remembers his early life as a prodigy. ‘‘I stopped the cello properly when I was about 18. I think doing classical music was more of a bargaining tool than anything. I kind of got forced into it.’’

2. 12. Django Bates and Human Chain

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 29 November 2001 POSTERITY is sure to give Django Bates that due place in early 21st century music that the mouldy olde figs grudge. He is so prolific it will look as if he has written most early 21st Century music.

3. 13. Lambchop take on a mix of styles

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 06 July 2001 ANYBODY who thinks that the music that comes out of ''music city'' Nashville is simply and solely country music really should listen to Lambchop - the wonderfully indefinable group led by Kurt Wagner.

4. 14. On the brink of a musical explosion

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 29 June 2001 THE Manchester music scene is set for an explosion - and Superstring intend to be right in the middle of it.

5. 15. Kosheen - following the faith

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 06 December 2001 Their signature tune Hide U grabbed the UK music industry by its goolies. They are supporting one of the best dance troups on the planet in Manchester this Friday and their new single Catch is out on Dec 10.

6. 16. Ruff and ready

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 13 July 2001 SOMETIMES, music can make the people come together. While urban artists in the US seem to have learnt very little from the gangsta bloodshed that has surrounded them, the story of Backyard Dog shows a bit more sensitivity.

7. 17. Through the Pinhole at Thrill City Records

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 19 December 2001 It often seems that muscle-bound Goldblade frontman, John Robb, has written and commented upon every aspect of pop music culture in the last century.

8. 18. San Petronio Players

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 01 November 2001 Playing music by Bertali, Biber, Muffat, and Schmelzer. Manchester University Department of Music, Denmark Road, Manchester (0161 275 4982). 1.10pm. Free.

9. 19. Gig Of The Week: Rae & Christian

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 12 June 2001 AT the moment, it feels like Grand Central might be the only people making music in Manchester.

10. 20. Mercury runs for Elbow

    Manchester Evening News, Friday 27 July 2001 ELBOW were popping the champagne corks this week when they found out their Asleep In The Back album has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

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