Sad Café make for happy debut at The Jam House
One of Britain’s best live bands Sad Café are set to make their Jam House debut in the biggest line up of legendary and emerging stars in the venue’s history.
Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion
Another fine musician makes his Artrix debut at the Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.
Never mind the kold
Dave Woodhall braves the elements to witness some rare quality.
The Select Few
In which Dave Woodhall talks to 2 Tone legend Pauline Black.
Martin Longley experiences the utmost in musical contrasts offered by NYC…
New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop
Review: Gettin’ Down Home In Deepest Brum
Transatlantic Sessions is an acoustics supergroup that doesn’t let anyone hog the limelight, says Richard Lutz
Zulu Dawn: The early years of UK Hip Hop
A photo-documentary exhibition by Martin Jones at The Public
Tina Law sings Streisand – The Funny Girl Tour
Tina Law, backed by her band, makes her Artrix debut on Sunday, February 10th performing her acclaimed musical tribute to the great Barbra Streisand.
What’s On at the Robin
Henrik Freischlader, Spirit of Smokie, Alive & Kicking, Nine Below Zero, Kast-Off Kinks all coming up at The Robin
World Party – UK Tour 2013
World PartyWorld Party are appearing at Glee Club Cardiff and Glee Club Birmingham in April
First acts announced for Now We Are Weekender!
Allo Darlin’, Darren Hayman and Johnny Foreigner are amongst the first acts to be announced for the Now We Are Weekender this May.
Almost Eric: Classic Clapton
Following on from their sold–out 2012 tour, Classic Clapton return to Artrix in Bromsgrove
Sample The Leisure Society at the Glee
Following the release of their new album Alone Aboard The Ark, The Leisure Society are embarking on a full UK tour
What’s On at the Robin
The return of Robin favourites the Spindoctors, Blue Coupe, The Animals and more – on in Bilston this week
New York Sounds: Drum Thunder
Martin Longley watches those drumsticks fly in New York City…
Rose’s Pawn Shop at the Kitchen Garden Café
With an arsenal of banjos, guitars, mandolin, fiddle, pedal steel, upright bass, and thundering drums, Rose’s Pawn Shop deliver a riotously addictive brew of creek mud, rusty nails and your mom’s cookin’.
Midland Sinfonia present Farewell My Lovely
The local orchestra Midland Sinfonia returns to Artrix on Saturday, February 2nd with a programme of music by Haydn, Mozart, Wagner and Hummel
Solihull sax stars join BGT’s Julian Smith
Talented saxophone players from Solihull School who triumphed at a top music contest are to join ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star Julian Smith for a live performance.
After the snow comes Heatwave at The Jam House
Disco supremos Heatwave are all set to fill the dance floor at Birmingham’s Jam House on Wednesday, January 30.
Gaga – Tribute to Queen
The ever popular Queen Tribute, Gaga, returns to Artrix on Friday, February 1st.
Wilko touts condemned
Internet auction leaves fans disappointed.
Music, comedy and dance at the Belgrade Theatre
Viennese Strauss Gala, Hats off to Led Zeppelin, Swinging at the Cotton Club, The Soldiers, Midday Variety and Barnstormers Comedy at the Belgrade Theatre
What’s on in Bilston
Open sessions, Alan Merrill and the Arrows, David Bowie tribute Jean Genie and….. professional wrestling!
Midnight Bonfires & Friends at mac Birmingham
Following on from the success of One Beat Sunday last summer, mac birmingham presents Midnight Bonfires & Friends – a special night of new music from across Birmingham.
You can believe in miracles… Colin Blunstone in Bromsgrove
The iconic lead singer of The Zombies – probably the most quintessentially English Pop Voice of his generation – plays a solo concert
Paper Aeroplanes – UK Tour 2013
Sarah and Richard of Paper Aeroplanes are heading out on tour with a new album
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
A very mixed bag been announced for the two prestigious venues – Elkie Brooks, Piaf, Michael Strachan, Bill Bailey, Ardal O’Hanlon… and more
Music students given real-world insight by record industry luminaries
Students on Coventry University’s music technology course gained a fascinating insight into working in the music and recording sector when they heard from a panel of industry heavyweights.
Focus rocking Bromsgrove
The first visit to Artrix of the Dutch classic rock band Focus is happening this month
John Smith – Great Lakes album tour 2013
Singer-songwriter John Smith will be performing his new album Great Lakes at the Glee Club Birmingham