Merthyr Express column

30 April 09
The Sex Pistols Experience
Sex Pistols tribute band The Sex Pistols Experience play The Vault at Merthyr College next month, Saturday, 30th May. For further information and tickets please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk

American Rockers
Californian rockers Love/Hate and the LA Guns both visit Merthyr this summer. LA Guns started more than 15 years ago, recording their first album in summer 1987. The first album, titled “LA Guns”, went on to sell 750,000 copies and earned the band its first gold album award. Their second album, “Cocked and Loaded”, in the spring of 1989 received sales of over 1,000,000 earning the band its first platinum record award. The band has continued to release thirteen further albums and is currently celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Cocked and Loaded by playing the album in it's entirety. Fellow Californian rockers Love/Hate caused a bit of a stir in the early 90s when lead singer Jizzy Pearl erected a cross on the “Y” of Hollywood’s famous mountain side letters, stageing a mock crucifixion. Love/Hate play the Vault (Myfanwy Theatre), Merthyr Tydfil College, on 26th August, supported by Ricky Warwick and New Generation Superstars. The LA Guns visit The Vault, together with The Duel and support on Thursday, 25th June, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15. For further info please contact: 01685 726161 / mtheatre@merthyr.ac.uk

Chartist Celebrations
Following Chartist celebrations earlier this month, Merthyr Tydfil Chartists Partnerships will continue to celebrate the Anniversary of the Chartist Parade 170 years ago, with another event on Saturday, 15th August. The events this year comemorate the occasion when the Chartists of Merthyr paraded peacefully to Saint Tudful’s Church, in support of the right of all men to vote. The free event will again take place at the Café Quarter, Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. For further Information please call Huw on 07968256864, Viv 01685 377883 or email Les at les.james@newport.ac.uk

Open Mike
The next Open Mike Night welcomes poets, short story writers, singers and acoustic musicians together with those who would just like to listen and soak up the atmosphere, on Thursday, 18th June, at the Imperial Hotel. The guest author for the night will be Nigel Jenkins. Open Mike nights are supported by MTCBC Arts and Academi. Please contact 01685 725382 or arts@merthyr.gov.uk for more details.

Merthyr Dance Show
This Tuesday, 5th May, the first Merthyr Tydfil Schools Dance Showcase at the Myfanwy Theatre, will take place at 7pm. For tickets please contact the box office on 01685 726000. Adults £3, children and concessions £2.