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There's a whole lot of Shaky heading to the Indigo2 and for fans of good time rock'n'roll it promises to be party time.

The Welsh Elvis himself, Shakin' Stevens, is back at the venue next month. He's touring to mark the 30th anniversary of his first chart success, Hot Dog, in 1980.

Andy Warhol famously said everyone will have 15 minutes of fame but entrants to a competition set up by musician Joan Armatrading could find that quarter-hour leads to a whole new career.

The award-winning singer-songwriter is embarking on a British tour next year, which includes two dates at the Indigo2, and she's offering local acts the chance of a 15-minute support slot at each gig.

Ali Campbell is savouring life in the fast lane as he prepares to hit the road once again.

The former UB40 frontman acrimoniously quit as the frontman of the Birmingham reggae group three years ago, and three hit albums and a sell-out tour meant he didn't look back.

There's a Royal Wedding on its way, but this time the Three Degrees aren't expecting an invite.

Not that missing out on William and Kate's big day in April is too much of a disappointment for singer Valerie Holiday. She's had far too much fun in her 44 year career with the group to worry about that.

Sweet soul music will be the order of the day when two greats of the genre join forces at the Indigo2 this month.

Gary US Bonds and Ben E King are the star attractions in the Great American Soulbook tour, which hits the venue on February 20.

He might have cultivated a reputation as a grumpy old man, but in reality Rick Wakeman is anything but a grouch.

The keyboard wizard has teamed up with his former Yes colleague, singer Jon Anderson, for a series of shows around the country, the last of which will be at the Indigo2 later this month.

Sceptic see it as mumbo-jumbo and theatre but when clairvoyant Lisa Williams heads to The O2 she hopes to convince even the most ardent non-believer she can communicate with the dead.

Lisa is appearing at the Indigo2 on September 30 attempting to link people with their departed loved ones.

Dancing queen Amanda Bell will be paying tribute to Abba anthems at Indigo2 on September 24. Now in its 17th year Thank You For The Music is back to celebrate the Swedish popstars' 40th anniversary.

Bell, who plays Frida in the show, said: "Everyone from hip-hop to opera fans enjoys a good old Abba song.

They might be an unfamiliar name at the moment but up-and-coming band Kites are determined to be soaring up the charts sooner rather than later.

The London-based quartet, formed last year, are already attracting a devoted following and are part of an unsigned bands night at the Indigo2 on August 6.

He's been shot as many times as 50 Cent, helped Russell Brand get laid and now he's coming to The O2.

While the jury's still out on those first two statements, the latter sounds like the truth.

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Deborah Harry provides enjoyment in the here and now as well as transporting us back to the past, writes Catherine Usher.

Greenwich band Squeeze might have been given a lasting memorial in the borough and founder member Glen Tilbrook is looking forward to the future.

The band, formed in Deptford in the early 1970s, have had their achievements commemorated with a plaque at the Greenwich Dance Agency in Royal Hill.

He's fallen out with his family and left the band he founded but Ali Campbell is having the time of his life.

The former UB40 frontman has established himself as a successful solo artist after leaving the band two years ago, having grown unhappy with the management and falling out with his bandmate brothers.

The IndigO2 will host the UK's biggest Superbowl party for the second year in a row.

NFL UK announced before the new year that the North Greenwich venue will host the seventh Super Bash on Sunday February 7, giving around 3,000 British fans the chance to gather for the biggest event in the American Football calendar.

It's been a busy year for soul singer Billy Ocean but he's already making plans for 2010 - and that includes a return visit to The O2.

The singer was back on the road for the first time in a decade and a half at the start of the year and played at the Indigo2 in February.

Folk music might be a bit of a forgotten cousin in the British music scene but one of its brightest stars is heading this way for a show next month.

Singer Kate Rusby plays the Indigo2 on December 6 as part of her Christmas tour and for the Yorkshire-based artist it's a welcome return to live performance.

David Beckham's England career would have ended long ago if Jimmy Greaves had his way.

The former Spurs, West Ham and England striker believes Fabio Capello should not be relying on the 34-year-old as he shapes his squad for next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.

Imelda May might be a name unfamiliar to many people but to the likes of Van Morrison and Jeff Beck she is one of the best in the business.

The Irish singer will be performing alongside guitar legend Beck at a gig at the Indigo2 on September 21. She spoke to The Wharf about her excitement about the show.

He's one of the stars of British soul music, has shared the stage with the King of Pop and now he's coming to sing in Canary Wharf.

Junior Giscombe was at Aston's bar in South Quay last Friday helping to launch the venue's new soul nights.

Football legend Pele is set to delight fans of the beautiful game when he puts in an appearance at the Indigo2 on November 1.

The Brazilian, believed by many to be the greatest player of all time, will be the main attraction on an evening of anecdote and reminiscence at The O2 venue.