Just phoned the Union and got the runtimes for the Manchester Academy 1 show tonight :

(times subject to change)

Polytechnic 7.45pm
The Longcut 8.45pm
Nine Black Alps 9.45pm

Rising Manchester stars Polytechnic will support The Strokes tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Manchester Apollo

Meanwhile, you can catch Polytechnic on Lamacq Live tonight on BBC Radio One

awesome :)

Blowout takes place on Saturday this week (21st Jan) at the Manchester Bierkeller.

G posted the line-up on the aA board:

we're kicking off the new year with one heavyweight line-up.. have a listen over on myspaz (links below) a money back guarantee on this one folks

Its also the DJ debut of Mr Chris Cook, this guy has a room full of vinyl at his home that never gets out to play, so we thought it only right to invite him out. expect some rare 6ts psyche,
folk and god know what else

here are the band details -

9.30pm 1st up is Cherry Ghost
- dont be suprised if this guy is a household name this time next year equal parts wilco, johnny cash & sparklehorse
http://www.myspace.com/cherryghostband

10.15pm - Polytechnic
- kings of wonk pop 2006 no introductions necessary,,,, surely
http://www.myspace.com/ukpolytechnic

11.00pm - Fields
- Fields like many great things began in a shed. a heady mix of soaring west coast harmonies, pulsing electronics and a rhythm section on a runaway train to the place where The Flaming Lips raced for the prize
http://www.myspace.com/cherryghostband

11.45 - The Spinto Band
- An unlikely mix of Yo La Tengo, Flaming Lips and Pavement. In short class ! http://www.myspace.com/thespintoband

Dj till 2am

The Bierkeller, 77 Piccadilly,
Manchester M1 2BU
tel - 0161 236 1807
Doors £6. 9pm - 2am
1st Band 9.30pm
Adv Tickets £6
to book call 07961 514961
tickets www.ticketline.co.uk
0161 832 1111

www.blowout.org.uk