BITTERSWEET folk rock legend James Taylor is set to play at Tatton Park, near Manchester, on Friday, July 30. Support comes from Beth Nielsen Chapman and Jane Weaver. Tickets are £22. Call 0161 247 4664.

MANCHESTER legends James play a one-off Lancashire gig at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom on July 23. Demand for the £15 tickets is likely to be heavy, so call 0115 912 9000 to secure yours.

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