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Andy Coleman

Andy Coleman

Take a walk on the wild side of Africa at show

Out of Africa and into the Heart of England. Read

Neil Diamond

Music is my only friend

HE has sold more than 120 million records and his concerts attract thousands of devoted fans - but Neil Diamond admits his success has come at a high price. Read

Band sees the bigger picture

ELLIOT Minor's self-titled debut album is awash with orchestral flourishes and wide-screen imagery - which reflects songwriter Alex Davies' love of movies. Read

Martha Wainwright, Saturday, Symphony Hall

THE daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and sister of Rufus, showcases her new album, I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed self-titled 2005 debut. Read

Thin boy Bryn has last laugh on bullies

AS a youngster Bryn Christopher was bullied - but now he's having the last laugh on those who persecuted him. Read

Leppards out of their natural environment

DEF Leppard bassist Rick 'Sav' Savage is not looking his best when I meet him the morning after the band's intimate performance at London's Carling Academy Islington. Read

Talent runs in the family

IT has been an eventful journey for Andy and Carl Pemberton who narrowly missed out on capturing the 2005 X Factor crown. Read

Memories fade but Melody lingers on...

AT the age of 19 Melody Gardot was involved in a road accident which changed her life. Read

Musical marriage made in heaven

REPORTS suggest that plans for a Led Zeppelin tour have been put on hold because singer Robert Plant is concentrating on his new 'career' with country star Alison Krauss. Read

Catch busy Carina while she's here!

WHEN making music is your passion you just can't stop! Take Midland singer-songwriter Carina Round. After constantly gigging around the region she signed to a major label and relocated to Los Angeles in 2005. Read

Angus and Julia Stone

Brotherly love

WHEN Travis frontman Fran Healy took Australian brother and sister Angus and Julia Stone under his wing he did a lot more than just help them with their debut album. Read

Lykke Li

Growing army of fans for Lykke

WHEN Swedish singer Lykke Li Zachrisson played her first London shows last autumn, queues of fans desperate to see the MySpace sensation quickly formed outside the venues. Read

Nizlopi

We are prepared to take requests

MIDLAND duo Luke Concannon and John Parker - aka Nizlopi - are ready to receive requests when they play Birmingham Glee Club next Wednesday. Read

Simple Plan

Great tracks come from taking risks

CANADIAN rockers Simple Plan are rarin' to go as they prepare to present their new material to Midland fans tomorrow. Read

Dad's Army, Alexandra Theatre

DON'T panic! A mystery "technical hitch" delayed the start of the first night of Dad's Army in Birmingham. Read

TV pundit Joe Swift faces a city challenge at Gardeners' World show in Birmingham

TELEVISION gardener Joe Swift is facing a Top Of The Crops challenge at this year's Gardeners' World Live show at the NEC. Read

The Beach Boys, NIA Academy

WITH Arctic temperatures outside and a muted atmosphere inside the draughty, cavernous, not quite full NIA it seemed that The Beach Boys faced an uphill struggle to bring some Californian sunshine to Birmingham. Read

Mick's tribute to early hero

LISTEN carefully to Mick Hucknall's new album and you may hear some unexpected sounds behind the music. Read

The Elements guitarist is keeping himself busy

YOU'D think that Birmingham guitarist Andy Bennett would have his hands full playing in two bands - but he still finds time to take on extra work as a solo artist to supplement his income. Read

Envy & Other Sins are on the road to success

LIKE that other adopted Brummie band, Editors, Envy & Other Sins have migrated to the city and could soon be heading for similar success. Read

Author Profile

Andy Coleman is a Birmingham Mail veteran having worked at the paper for 25 years. He is the Mail's music editor, regularly reviewing rock concerts at the NEC, NIA and Carling Academy, as well as CDs and DVDs. Andy edits the Friday What's On section and also compiles the Mail's gardening pages.

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