Too Ill To Sing- But Still a Rare Talent
Only a third the way into the Nanci Griffith set in Birmingham, and she announces she is ill and leaves the stage….
This week at the Robin
Blues, Beefheart and things that don’t begin with ‘B’.
Joyful Mozart (Including the Cheeky Bits…)
Two pleasant things flow from Wales into Birmingham. One is water. The other is music from Welsh National Opera.
What’s on at the Robin
Some interesting new arrivals is part of the answer.
Ironing Butterflies
Andy Wainwright witnesses a night of nostalgic psychedelia.
WIN… WIN… WIN… Motown Hits the City
A quartet of soul and disco legends are playing Birmingham this month and we have tickets to give away.
Duke Special returns to Glee Club Birmingham
One of Ireland’s most successful musical exports begins his latest UK tour at Glee Club Birmingham
Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” returns to Birmingham
Mendelssohn wrote this great work specifically for a Birmingham Festival in 1846
Town Hall & Symphony Hall Listings
There’s a good sprinkling of legendary names coming up at the two venues.
This week at the Robin
A drum solo will take up most of it!
Mills Thrills
Dave Woodhall watches an extraordinary talent.
Ocean Colour Scene frontman launches solo project at Glee Club Birmingham
Birmingham music legend Simon Fowler is set to launch his new solo project with an intimate show at Birmingham’s Glee Club
What’s on at the Assembly
After a quiet start to the year the Leamington Assembly kicks into life once more this week.
This Week at the Robin
What’s on in Bilston.
This Week at the Robin
Upcoming what’s ons.
On The Box: Which American Super-Series Do You Like Best?
Richard Lutz looks at those big mega-strand US tv shows and tries to figure out which is best.
WOW – Women of the World Music Competition 2012
Equator’s WOW – Women of the World Music Competition 2012 is open for applications!
What’s On at Symphony Hall
Some new dates have been announced at the venue.
Andy Kershaw: 97 and Counting
Dave Woodhall spoke to a champion of world music and many things besides, Andy Kershaw, ahead of his upcoming UK tour.
Mostly Jazz Line-Ups Announced
The countdown has begun to one of the country’s most promising new festivals of recent years.
What’s On at the Robin
There’s the usual varied line-up this week.
Birmingham’s Town Hall & Symphony Hall – What’s On
Legendary names from many and varied fields will soon be taking to the stages.
Fighting the Cuts at the Banner Theatre
Banner Theatre presents the Birmingham premier of FIGHTING THE CUTS
Ian Anderson Talks to the Press
An enduring legend of music speaks ahead of his upcoming tour.
The Big Session Festival moves to Catton Park
The long-established midlands event The Big Session Festival is moving to a new home at Catton Park, South Derbyshire
Chamber Made
Some of the world’s pre-eminent classical musicians will be performing at the Warwick Arts Centre next month
Of Rock, and Roll
Dave Woodhall watches the return of Half Man Half Biscuit to Bilston.
Now We Are Weekender
A new independent music festival celebrating the thrills heads to The Public in West Bromwich over a weekend in April.
What’s On at the Robin
Something blue, something new and something that defies description.
Aging rockers head to Bloxwich
Bookmark Theatre is ready to rock with another great night of live music as their 2012 gig season gets underway.