Next month at Artrix
Shakespearian silliness and stand-up comedy are just some of the events coming up at Artrix, Bromsgrove, in February.
“Janis Joplin never lived with us.”
Dave Woodhall talks to West Coast legend David Freiberg.
What’s On: Deaf Inspector to play the Yardbird
From our music desk.
I am a one in two
Dave Woodhall offers up a solution to the UB40 controversy.
Free as a bird
Dave Woodhall talks to Jim McCarty, a founding father of the British blues boom.
UB40 in legal threat over band name
Remaining members “outraged” at developments.
Raising roofs to improve the lives of people with dementia
Sing for the brain and improve lives.
Robin scores rock hat-trick
There’s a busy time coming up for lovers of classic rock at the Robin next month.
Coming up at Artrix
There’s a mixed bag arriving at the Artrix in Bromsgrove next month.
New at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
The usual eclectic mix now on sale.
Send for the doctor
Dr Feelgood will be on the patch soon. Martin Longley caught them last year and they were on top form.
Coming soon at Artrix
World music, ballet and the chance to be a stand-up, all before the end of January.
Weller announces Midlands date
Day in the forest for the Modfather.
Mandela tribute announced
Artists, poets, musicians and community representatives coming together to pay tribute.
New chair of Town Hall/Symphony Hall named
Former BBC executive to head venues group.
Cooking on Congo Square
FEMI OYEBODE TRAVELS TO THE DEEP SOUTH OF THE US TO TAKE IN SOME GREAT MUSIC IN NEW ORLEANS AND BEYOND
What’s On: The Nutcracker
Hey, it’s Christmas.
CBSO announces inaugural conducting fellowship
Orchestra shows its commitment to the future of conducting by appointing local musician to key role.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall – forthcoming II
More new arrivals for Birmingham’s iconic venues.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall – forthcoming
The first of a bumper list of new dates announced for the city centre’s premier venues.
Bigger than Dylan
Dave Woodhall talks to John Otway, music’s most successful failure.
Solihull musician with dementia performs on Christmas charity CD
Solihull trombonist Derek Harrison, 76, who has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for the last four years, is the star of a charity CD that goes on sale this week to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.
Gospel at the Drum
Local award-winners celebrate Christmas.
Ferry cross the Ouse
Perhaps thou clutchest tickets for tonight’s sold out Bryan Ferry gig at Symphony Hall? Or perhaps there will be a few stray returns at the door? Regardless, Martin Longley caught the show up in York last Thursday night…
This week at the Robin
Blues, tributes and Scandinavian metal.
Blues brother
Dave Woodhall talks to one of Britain’s most respected musicians.
This week at the Robin
It won’t exactly be quiet.
‘Come and sing Faure’ event open to all
School welcome for former pupils.
Low riding in Bromsgrove
The latest events announced at the Artrix, Bromsgrove.
What’s On at the Robin
Debutants and regulars are in town this week.