The White Stripes, Manchester

The White Stripes are to bring their punk-blues to Manchester Evening News Arena on Thursday October 25th.

The tour is the first since songwriter Jack White reconvened with drummer and former-partner Meg after touring the world with his side project the Raconteurs.

Attendees can expect to hear tracks from the band's new album Icky Thump - named a famous sketch from comedy trio the Goodies - and a host of their hits including Blue Orchid, Fell In Love With A Girl and Seven Nation Army.

Tickets are priced £27.50 (not including booking fee).

Other artists set to appear at the venue in the forthcoming months include Rihanna, Incubus and Gwen Stefani.

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