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Feb 21 2010 Sunday Sun

THE son of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney is following in his father’s footsteps.

James McCartney will play Newcastle O2 Academy 2 on February 28.

Last October the musician played a handful of UK shows, playing anonymously under the name Light. His whereabouts were soon discovered by a tabloid newspaper who, unbeknown to James, were reviewing the show.

The newspaper raved about his performance, reporting that his 11-song set was “a mixture of full-throttle stormers and delicate acoustic numbers” and declared “James has a way with melody”. Tickets for the gig are £7. For more information visit www.james mccartney.com

Local Natives play Newcastle Academy 2 on Saturday, March 6, as part of their first-ever UK headline tour, following their involvement in the hugely successful NME Radar Tour late last year. The tour coincides with the release of Airplanes on March 1, the new single from their debut album, Gorilla Manor.

Ex-Squeeze lead singer Glenn Tilbrook is playing at ARC, Stockton, Teesside, on Friday, March 5.

Not only are they supporting Lady Gaga at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, but Alphabeat will be doing a live performance and signing for their new album The Beat Is . . . on Thursday, March 4, at HMV in Newcastle at 1pm. Call 0191 230 0626.

Pet Shop Boys are bringing their Pandemonium tour to the Metro Radio Arena on Friday, July 23, 2010. Tickets £30, 0844 493 6666.

Returning to the Metro Radio Arena on Monday, June 28, expect an incredible mix of raw talent from the massively popular ITV1 show Britain’s Got Talent. Top live acts including musicians, acrobats, dance troupes, magicians and comedians set to take part. Last year’s sold-out tour totalled 26 dazzling arena performances across the country and tickets are now on sale for this year’s hotly anticipated live shows. Tickets cost £32.50. Call 0844 493 6666.

Guitarist Albert Lee plays Lancastrian Suite, Dunston, on Friday, March 12. Tickets cost £18. Call 0191 372 0311.

He also plays Marton Hotel & Country Club, Stokesley Road, Middlesbrough on Saturday, March 13. Tickets cost £18. Call 0191 372 0311.