http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/kaki-wins-a-famous-fan-97319-21263779/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/kaki-wins-a-famous-fan-97319-21263779/ BUY a copy of singersongwriter Kaki King's new album and you'll be able to make your own Blue Peterstyle household decoration. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/we-will-delight-our-fans-with-a-blast-from-past-97319-21263727/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/we-will-delight-our-fans-with-a-blast-from-past-97319-21263727/ SCOTTISH superstars Simple Minds have a Birmingham band to thank for giving them their big showbiz break 30 years ago. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/03/dolly-parton-performs-in-birmingham-97319-21220557/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/03/dolly-parton-performs-in-birmingham-97319-21220557/ BIRMINGHAM was treated to An Audience With Dolly Parton as the queen of country turned her two-hour concert into a good old-fashioned variety show. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/birmingham-nec-arena-to-be-renamed-lg-arena-in-28m-revamp-97319-21217093/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/07/02/birmingham-nec-arena-to-be-renamed-lg-arena-in-28m-revamp-97319-21217093/ BIRMINGHAM’S NEC Arena is to be renamed as part of a £28 million revamp. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/30/status-quo-play-cannock-chase-forest-97319-21173010/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/06/30/status-quo-play-cannock-chase-forest-97319-21173010/ A REVIEW of the gig by Status Quo at Cannock Chase Forest http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/determined-dolly-s-back-on-the-road-97319-21162134/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/determined-dolly-s-back-on-the-road-97319-21162134/ HERE she comes again! Following Dolly Parton's mammoth UK tour last year ago the country legend is back with new songs - and a whole new feisty attitude. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/festival-crisis-is-averted-97319-21124348/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/festival-crisis-is-averted-97319-21124348/ WITH prestigious festival dates at Download and Isle of Wight confirmed, and a pre-album release UK tour booked, the last thing rockers Stone Gods needed was to lose their drummer. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/bon-jovi-promise-the-wow-factor-for-ricoh-arena-gig-97319-21124363/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/bon-jovi-promise-the-wow-factor-for-ricoh-arena-gig-97319-21124363/ AMERICAN rockers Bon Jovi are aiming to 'Wow' the Midlands with their Lost Highway gig at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Tuesday. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/where-s-will-97319-21124360/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/where-s-will-97319-21124360/ GOLDFRAPP are pop duo Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory but you'll need a sharp eye if you want to see Will during their Symphony Hall show on Sunday. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/we-re-going-to-need-a-van-97319-21124359/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/20/we-re-going-to-need-a-van-97319-21124359/ MIDLAND rockers Ortega want to be a band with a van - and they're asking fans to help them get one. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/12/sex-pistols-in-birmingham-97319-21061857/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:47:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/12/sex-pistols-in-birmingham-97319-21061857/ THE Filth and The Fury were at last unleashed in Birmingham last night - 32 years later than planned. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/11/bbc-gardeners-world-live-opens-at-nec-97319-21056274/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/11/bbc-gardeners-world-live-opens-at-nec-97319-21056274/ A BIRMINGHAM gardener had a smile a mile wide today as he won gold at BBC Gardeners’ World Live. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/06/music-is-my-only-friend-97319-21033808/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/06/music-is-my-only-friend-97319-21033808/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2008/06/06/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-of-africa-at-show-97319-21033514/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2008/06/06/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-of-africa-at-show-97319-21033514/ Out of Africa and into the Heart of England. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/23/band-sees-the-bigger-picture-97319-20965918/ Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/23/band-sees-the-bigger-picture-97319-20965918/ ELLIOT Minor's self-titled debut album is awash with orchestral flourishes and wide-screen imagery - which reflects songwriter Alex Davies' love of movies. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/23/martha-wainwright-saturday-symphony-hall-97319-20965921/ Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/23/martha-wainwright-saturday-symphony-hall-97319-20965921/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/23/thin-boy-bryn-has-last-laugh-on-bullies-97319-20965923/ Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/23/thin-boy-bryn-has-last-laugh-on-bullies-97319-20965923/ AS a youngster Bryn Christopher was bullied - but now he's having the last laugh on those who persecuted him. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/16/leppards-out-of-their-natural-environment-97319-20920685/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/16/leppards-out-of-their-natural-environment-97319-20920685/ 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. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/09/talent-runs-in-the-family-97319-20886160/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/09/talent-runs-in-the-family-97319-20886160/ IT has been an eventful journey for Andy and Carl Pemberton who narrowly missed out on capturing the 2005 X Factor crown. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/02/musical-marriage-made-in-heaven-97319-20853178/ Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/05/02/musical-marriage-made-in-heaven-97319-20853178/ 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.