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Music in Madrid in February
February 9
THE MISSION
Sala Heineken (c/Princesa 1, tel: 91 547 6680u Plaza de España (Lines 3 & 10)
Wayne Hussey and co. (former goth magnates from Sisters of Mercy) will make you frown with glee on their "farewell tour".
February 12
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
Telefónica Arena Madrid (c/Las Aves s/n. Casa de Campo, tel: 91 722 0400 <M> Lago (Line 10) and Alto de Extremadura (Line 6) February 12
Electronic brujos ad naseum.
February 14
STEVE EARLE
Joy Eslava (c/Arenal 11, tel: 91 366 3733 <M> Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3)
Promoting last year's "Washing Square Serenade", singer-songwriter legend Earle brings his rebellious aura and lyrics to the stage.
February 14
NADA SURF
Sala Heineken (c/Princesa 1, tel: 91 547 6680 <M>Plaza de España (Lines 3 & 10)
Touring on their fifth album,"Lucky", this Brooklyn trio glazes up the polished, layered pop rock that usually woos fans and critics alike (and unlike many other formulaic bands of this same genre).
February 14
JOE BATAAN and LOS FULANOS
El Sol (c/Jardines 3, tel: 91 532 6490) <M>Gran Via (Line 1) www.elsolmad.com)
To miss the King of Latin Soul playing at such a small venue would be almost like missing Chuck Berry if he were playing in your living room. He's nearing his 70s, so there's no telling when or if he'll tour again.
February 14
MARAH
Joy Eslava (c/Arenal 11, tel: 91 366 3733 <M>Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3)
Nick Hornby's favourite band tours on their new album "Angels of Destruction". Expect to see them debauch their way forth through their extensive discography and possibly turn into geezers right before your very eyes.
February 15
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
Madrid: La Riviera (c/Paseo Virgen del Puerto, tel: 91 365 2415 <M> Puerta del Ángel (Line 6) Príncipe Pio (Line 10)
Bring your band-aids and prepare to have them ready around mid-show when the blood begins pouring: This band is one of the loudest in live music today.
February 15
TRASH OF DREAMS
Parla: Teatro Jaime Salom (C/ San Anton, S/N, tel: 91 605 7188) February 15
Electronica band plays during the Interparla 2008 festival.
February 28
KORN
Leganés: La Cubierta (Calle Maestro 4 tel: 91 694 7846, www.la-cubierta.com) February 28
Known for its cathartic alternative metal sound, American metal band Korn visits Madrid.
February 29
THE MARS VOLTA
La Riviera (c/Paseo Virgen del Puerto, tel: 91 365 2415 <M>Puerta del Ángel (Line 6) Príncipe Pio (Line 10) February 29
Prog-rock maximalists who make an average of 10 tempo changes per song, have a fanatical following and a vocalist who sounds like Geddy Lee from Rush come to La Riviera.
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