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| Software ==> | Postgres SQL (35 exercises) |
| Topic ==> | Basic joins (2 exercises) |
| Level ==> | Harder than average |
| Subject ==> | PostgreSQL training |
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If you don't have a copy of the music_01 database, first follow the instructions at the following link to create it: https://www.wiseowl.co.uk/postgres/exercises/postgres-sql/using-postgres/5350/
Write a query to return the following fields from the Show table.

So far all of these columns come from a single table. So far ...
Include the Venue and City tables in the query. Use the diagram below to help with your joins.

The columns you need to join on are shown here.
Include the venue field in the SELECT list and filter the results to show only shows which took place in the city of Manchester.

The start of the list of 103 shows in Manchester venues.
Add the tour and artist tables to the query with help from the diagram below:

The new tables you need to join in to the query.
Include the artist and tour_name columns in the query and sort the shows in ascending order of date.

Were you at any of these?
Save the script as Those were the days.sql then close the file down.
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