A Special Talent
About which we talk to Specials bassist Horace Panter on art, teaching and not being Status Quo..
A chance to see EZIO
For one night only at The Glee Club
The Good, The Bad and The Dread Tour 2011
Still going strong after seventeen years, Dreadzone have carved a large niche and cult following. They’re on in Kings Heath this month
What’s On at the Assembly
It’s eighties week in Leamington.
The Bad Shepherds: “The First Farewell Tour”
Adrian Edmondson’s folk-punk outfit The Bad Shepherds are set to hit the road again this autumn.
What’s On at the Assembly
The week ahead in Leamington.
This Week at the Robin
There’s a definite classic rock tinge to the venue.
The Brass Factor
The winner of a once in a lifetime music award will be decided by a public vote, during a prestigious music competition in the Midlands.
What’s On at the Robin
Progs and rockers would be one way of putting it.
New York jazz sounds
Martin Longley gobbles his supply of enlargement pills, working up from trio stirrings to big band engorgements…
What’s On at the Robin.
Blues and rock fans will be happy to be in Bilston this week.
What’s On at the Assembly
Jokes about ‘unforseen circumstances’ aren’t allowed, for a start.
What’s On at the Assembly
It’s likely to be interesting, if nothing else.
What’s On at the Robin
Lovers of guitar-driven classic rock will be happy in Bilston this week.
This Week at the Robin
The usual mixture of past, present and future.
Birmingham Glee Club launches Autumn music season
There’s chart toppers, international stars and fast-rising new names set to appear in The Glee Club
Taking the Biscuit
Dave Woodhall’s been to see Half Man Half Biscuit.
Felabration Comes to Birmingham!
Fela Kuti’s Birthday tribute concert is the annual event to celebrate the originator of Afrobeat, who died in 1997.
Birmingham Brass
Alan Clawley enjoys a bit of brass and wishes bandstands were better used.
What’s On at the Assembly
Just the one this week, but it’s a good ‘un.
What’s On at the Robin
As ever, a mix of old, new, tribute and original.
The Animals with Steve Cropper
The fates can conspire against anyone, even the greats, as Dave Woodhall witnessed.
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Some of the biggest names in their fields have been announced.
WOMAD review
Martin Longley reports back, a bit late in the day, from the global swirl that is the WOMAD festival…
Boxstock 2011
UK Cigar Box Festival returns to The Public
More gigs at The Actress & Bishop
Jazz and blues lovers will be interested in these.
What’s On at the Assembly
The Leamington Assembly has one of the all-time greats on offer this week.
What’s On at the Robin
From acoustics to electrics. Bilston’s finest has it all.
Global Sounds, World-Class Venues
Symphony Hall and Birmingham Town Hall have announced their folk, world and roots music programme for the autumn.
Eric Roberson returns to Birmingham
America’s leading independent urban soul artist Eric Roberson returns to Birmingham with his full live band showcasing fresh tunes from his new LP.