Birmingham to host future stars final
SoundWaves Music Competition this Saturday.
Blues for a forgotten crooner
Richard Lutz catalogues another seven days.
Robert Glasper review: free-flowing, innovative, cheeky
Richard Lutz catches a mix of jazz, hip-hop, RandB and techno from a young master
Screengrab: Letters from a rock queen
The must-watch movie on the crystal flatscreen parked in the corner of your living room this week? There’s no second guessing, says Richard Lutz
A long week end of music kicks off
Town Hall hosts a celebration of folk
Transatlantic Sessions: Where Celtic meets Americana
Richard Lutz watches a whirlwind of music that still refuses to stand still.
David Bowie 1947-2016
Steve Beauchampé pays tribute
Review: Analogue Tales: Sounds from Arden
Richard Lutz tunes into a new album from a Birmingham songwriter.
Gig review: Police Dog Hogan bound into Birmingham
Kings Heath’s Hare and Hounds was the venue last night for the first appearance in Birmingham of Police Dog Hogan
You’d be barking to miss Police Dog Hogan in Kings Heath
Here at last to satisfy the clamour of their Brummie fans, come Police Dog Hogan.
Take five
If it’s Friday it must be Birmingham Jazz.
Seven clowns in search of a plot
Sir Howard Elston, political correspondent to the stars, recaps the seven headed beast called the election debate.
That Jersey Sound
Richard Lutz remembers how the Four Seasons were king-dogs of radio back in the early sixties. And, today, are staying alive with the musical that has gone ’round the world.
Review: Carmen is fiery, saucy…and a bit flat
Richard Lutz takes a seat for that juggernaut of an opera, Carmen
Tony to Killer Dictator: ‘Keep Cool and Shoot Straight’
Another foreign exclusive from Sir Howard Elston.
Trappist artist
Following a three-day breather in the city’s groovy bars, Martin Longley jumps into the second weekend of the Gent Jazz Festival.
RIP: Blues Great Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter, who has died, was everything a white albino blues guitarist should be, says Richard Lutz
Review: Singing In The Rain
RICHARD LUTZ slaps on his taps to dance along with a stage classic.
Ammalife Charity Backed by Close Harmony Evening
Medical charity Ammalife invites you to a choral concert in Birmingham which will not only give great pleasure but help raise cash for its international work.
Still here, there and everywhere
Steve Beauchampé on the enduring legacy of the Fab Four.
What’s On: Deaf Inspector to play the Yardbird
From our music desk.
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
Birmingham String Orchestra concert for charity
Bournville String Orchestra, The Ruddock Performing Arts Centre, King Edward’s School, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston Saturday September 7th 2013 19:30
The Jam House orders a dose of Dr. Feelgood
The Jam House is welcoming Dr. Feelgood this Thursday 8 August for an evening of uplifting rock and roll.
Remembering the ’60s in Kings Heath
Young Coventry University female duo performing on Sunday 4 August to help celebrate the great 1960s female pop stars
Local Music festival a resounding success
The first ever Lichfield Rocks festival raised over £2,500 for St Giles Hospice in Whittington.
The Old Dance School – UK tour
Special home-town show for stunning cinematic folk septet The Old Dance School, as part of their UK tour, to be recorded for live release.
This Week at the Robin
A return for a legendary name, amongst others.
Girls on Top in King’s Heath
Concert on Sunday 4 August will celebrate the great 1960s female pop stars who performed at former Ritz Ballroom.
Krystle Warren’s UK tour
Soulful folk-singer Krystle Warren brings her sublime musical talent to Glee Club Birmingham