A POPULAR North-East music venue will have tributes to two of the world's greatest bands as its star attractions next month.

Graf Zeppelin and U2our will perform free shows at The Emporium, in Stockton's High Street.

The Led Zeppelin tribute band will play on Thursday, September 13, followed on September 27 by the performance of Irish rockers U2's music.

Both shows start at 7pm. For more details, telephone (01642) 808289.

Tributes are also planned at another Teesside venue next month.

Elgins Bar, in Redcar's High Street, will have The Persuaders, a tribute to the 60s, on Tuesday, September 4.

The following three Tuesdays will feature Full Tilt, playing rock classics, The Beer Pigs, a tribute to the 60s, 70s and 80s, and The Cheatles, who perform Beatles' music. Telephone (01642) 489259 for details.

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