What’s on at The Kitchen Garden Café
A mixture of music, poetry and stories lined up for February at The Kitchen Garden Café
Nostalgia: It’s not what it used to be
Last year Laurence Inman found himself treading in the footsteps of legends.
Bromsgrove Concerts present The Tippett Quartet
The Tippett Quartet make a welcome return to Artrix in Bromsgrove on Friday, January 18th.
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular
The Rat Pack’s annual visit to Artrix grows in popularity every year and on Sunday, January 13th the show returns with its “ Vegas Spectacular “.
David Bowie celebrates his 66th Birthday with the release of his first single in a decade
Happy Birthday
Purple Zeppelin – Two bands in one
Purple Zeppelin pays its first visit to Artrix, paying tribute to not one, but two of the greatest rock bands of all time – Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.
‘Can’t Stop The Boogie’ 20th Anniversary
The original line-up of Steve ‘Big Man’ Clayton & The 44s is getting back together for one night only
Think Floyd
Now in its twentieth year, Think Floyd faithfully recreates all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.
Since Monroe raising money for Children Today
The Midlands based band Since Monroe have been beavering away at new material since the release of their debut EP Lost Generation. This time they’re back with the single Everyone’s a Statue
Fundraiser Cabaret Night for the Moxafrica TB Charity at the Kitchen Garden
Next Sunday evening (January 6th) there is a fundraising cabaret evening being held at The Kitchen Garden Café, York Road, Kings Heath.
Birmingham Jazz makes a resolution to bring even better jazz to Birmingham in 2013
Birmingham Jazz is entering the New Year with an even more impressive mix of leading national, regional and local jazz.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Brazil In NYC
Martin Longley appreciates a sudden invasion of Brazilian artists in New York City…
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys
The institution that is King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys makes a welcome return to Artrix on Saturday, January 5th
Get Ready: Instagram Owns You and Your Memories
Yes, Instagram, the free photo site , will own you and every image you slap on its site, warns RICHARD LUTZ.
Town Hall/Symphony Hall News
Here’s the latest shows announced for the two venues.
Alan Titchmarsh set to spread some Christmas cheer in Birmingham
Alan Titchmarsh is set to bring his own festive cheer to Birmingham this Christmas, as he joins the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and a number of local charities, for one of the city’s favourite festive events.
Student acts ready to go Live
Students from the University of Wolverhampton will be sharing the bill with some of the UK’s top music acts this weekend.
Robin Guthrie Trio & Mark Gardener – Tour 2013
The Robin Guthrie Trio (Cocteau Twins) plus special guest support from Mark Gardener (Ride) at Glee Club Birmingham on Sunday 24th February 2013
Martin Longley’s Tampere Jazz Happening review
Martin Longley journeyed to Tampere to eat reindeer and chase some adventurous jazz music…
This Week at the Robin
Lots of guitars and a few pairs of dark glasses to boot.
Bloxwich theatre marks anniversary with Christmas Open Mic Night
A popular little theatre in Bloxwich, Walsall is marking the second year since its’ re-opening with a special Christmas Open Mic Night this Friday 14th
Thurston Moore (SONIC YOUTH) & Michael Chapman – Tour 2013
Co-founder of scene-changing band Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore will be headlining a show with Michael Chapman at Glee Club Birmingham, Thursday 7th February 2013.
Aldridge students full of festive cheer
Music students will keep an unbroken Christmas tradition alive when they perform at a carol service supported by Aldridge School for more than 50 years.
Martin Longley’s gig review: The Cork Jazz Festival
Martin Longley’s quaff-of-choice certainly ain’t Guinness, but he still ventured across the waves to drink in the Cork Jazz Festival…
How LOW can you get?
Minnesotan slowcore band Low are making a welcome return to the Glee Club Birmingham on Wednesday 24th April 2013, as part of a UK tour.
What’s on at The Sun on the Hill
A new one for us. The Sun on the Hill on Bennetts Hill has an eclectic offering on Sunday 2nd December
English String Orchestra Christmas Concert
The English String Orchestra brings its annual Christmas Concert to Artrix on Saturday, December 8th.
Julian Smith: Sax in Bromsgrove
The popular soprano saxophonist Julian Smith makes a welcome return to Artrix on Friday, December 6th for a concert with a hint of Christmas.
Edwyn Collins on tour again
Remarkable musician Edwyn Collins will be heading out on tour again next year, returning to Glee Club Birmingham on Sunday 21st April 2013.
Rocking around The Jam House this Christmas
Birmingham’s legendary live music venue The Jam House has a Christmas calendar ‘jam packed’ with activities bigger than Santa’s sleigh – and designed to build up an appetite both on and off the dance floor.