The Phonics

The Phonics are playing The Live Rooms in Chester on Saturday 13 February, with the show taking place in the L1 room. They're a tribute to Stereophonics, and they've built their name around that: they're billed as the UK's number one tribute to the band, and the set is a run of Stereophonics classics.

It's a tribute act that's got a bit of a seal of approval behind it, too. Kelly Jones himself has described them as 'awesome', which is a fair bit more than you usually get from the original artist when it comes to a tribute band. If you're into Stereophonics, that's the kind of thing that makes the difference between a casual night out and one you actually want to make a point of going to.

As for the practical side, it's a Saturday night in February, so it's an easy one to fit around a weekend. Doors open at 19:00, and the curfew is 23:00, so you've got plenty of time to get in and settle before the music starts. Tickets are £15, and the show is for ages 14 and over, so it's one you can bring a younger teenager along to if they're into the music. The L1 room is one of the smaller spaces at The Live Rooms, which keeps things relatively close to the stage. If you've got a soft spot for Stereophonics, this is a straightforward way to hear their songs live in Chester.