Liverpool Gig Guide: 14 bands and artists playing live across the city in April

From soul and funk to pop, show tunes and raucous rock, there is a gig for everyone in April.

Each month we bring you some of the live concerts and gigs that are happening with our Liverpool Gig Guide, and April is packed full of big names, local acts and more.

So, whatever your taste in music, get along to a concert in our region this month.

Brooke Combe (3 April, Arts Club)

Liverpool Gig Guide — Credit: Brooke Combe

The Scottish singer who regards Liverpool as her second home, brings her unique brand of soul and funk to the Arts Club.

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Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls (4 April, O2 Academy Liverpool)

To mark the release of their tenth album Undefeated you can catch their brand of punk folk in Liverpool.

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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe (5 April, M&S Bank Arena)

The superstar singers are back on the road to celebrate a decade of making music together.

As a duo, they have now sold more than 1.5 million albums in the UK, received two Classic Brit Awards and sold-out three headline arena tours. This is your chance to be part of a special evening of music.

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Primal Scream (8 April, Mountford Hall)

Expect to hear classics like Come Together, Movin on Up and Velocity Girl along with new tracks from latest album Come Ahead when Bobby Gilespie and the band bring their raucous brand of rock to town.

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Pete Wylie: The Mighty Wah (11 April, O2 Academy Liverpool)

Celebrating 25 years of the album Songs of Strength and Heartbreak, the Liverpool singer will bring all the big tunes to the O2 Academy including fan favourite Story of the Blues.

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The Zutons, (12 April Mountford Hall Liverpool)

Following the release of brilliant return The Big Decider last year, their first album in 16 years, the Liverpool band are back out on the road and keeping the great tunes coming.

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Ian Prowse and Amsterdam (12 April, Arts Club)

Fresh off a tour with Elvis Costello, local music hero Prowse brings his tour to the Arts Club. He’s a brilliant guitarist, singer-songwriter, and former frontman of the band Pele so expect a night of great tunes.

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Toploader (12 April, Arts Club Loft)

Toploader are heading on tour for the 25th anniversary of Onka’s Big Moka, their debut album that sold more than two million copies and featured a string of top 20 singles including global hit Dancing In The Moonlight.

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Morganway (13 April, Future Yard)

Described by some as being reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and boasting catchy songs and six-part harmonies, this is an exciting band on the up. Catch this slice of Americana in Birkenhead.

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Camelphat present Experience (19 April, Blackstone Street Warehouse)

For Easter Weekend the boys are back in Liverpool for a fully cinematic encounter of the mind, the body and soul.

This Easter, they’ll be unveiling their dynamic new concept in their home city, transforming Blackstone Street Warehouse into a multi-sensory playground.

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Ocean Colour Scene (20 April, Mountford Hall)

The Britpop favourites are back on the road, and you can catch favourites like The Riverboat Song at this gig at Mountford Hall.

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Embrace – Liverpool Olympia 120^th Special (26 April)

Embrace will headline a special night of music to mark the anniversary of Liverpool Olympia.

Also on the bill are Britpop icons The Bluetones, Liverpool legends The Real People, as well as Rats, who will kick off the night with their brand of Scouse swagger.

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Lottery Winners (26 April, Jacaranda Baltic)

Catch the number one band of the moment at this intimate acoustic gig as part of the launch of latest album Koko.

Expect good tunes and lots of chat from the band from Leigh who always put on a show to remember. There are two shows on the same day but be quick as they are sure to sell out.

Get your tickets and album bundle here.

Gary Barlow (28/29, Liverpool Empire Theatre)

The Take That singer brings his hits from more than 30 years to the Empire for two nights. Expect top tunes from his solo and band back catalogue, celebrating some of the biggest hits of the 90s, 00s and beyond.

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