http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/enemy-take-centre-stage-97319-25215271/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/enemy-take-centre-stage-97319-25215271/ IT has been quite a year for Coventry trio The Enemy. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/deborah-now-calls-the-tune-97319-25215214/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/deborah-now-calls-the-tune-97319-25215214/ THERE have been many casualties of the credit crunch but singer/songwriter Deborah Hodgson is determined not to be one of them. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/mexican-sound-comes-to-brum-97319-25215195/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/mexican-sound-comes-to-brum-97319-25215195/ MEXICAN acoustic rockers Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Birmingham on Tuesday in support of their recently-released album 11:11 which features the duo’s musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Buster Voodoo. Andy Coleman spoke to Rodrigo Sanchez during rehearsals. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/light-shines-on-yusuf-s-dream-97319-25215069/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/light-shines-on-yusuf-s-dream-97319-25215069/ A LONG-HELD ambition by The Artist Formerly Known As Cat Stevens to write a stage musical has been realised – and Birmingham fans will be among the first to see a preview. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/second-album-is-therapeutic-97319-25214961/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/second-album-is-therapeutic-97319-25214961/ AMERICAN sensation Ingrid Michaelson looks set to repeat her Stateside success in the UK thanks to a new album and a tour that plays Birmingham O2 Academy on Sunday. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/review-deep-purple-at-birmingham-lg-arena-97319-25177901/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/16/review-deep-purple-at-birmingham-lg-arena-97319-25177901/ Deep Purple Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/elly-is-thinking-big-for-la-roux-97319-25160676/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/elly-is-thinking-big-for-la-roux-97319-25160676/ IT HAS been a year to remember for Elly Jackson and her musical partner Ben Langmaid. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/jls-are-switched-on-for-christmas-97319-25160579/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/jls-are-switched-on-for-christmas-97319-25160579/ THINGS got slightly crazy when boy band JLS switched on Manchester’s Christmas lights. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/review-muse-at-nia-in-birmingham-97319-25141220/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:34:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/11/review-muse-at-nia-in-birmingham-97319-25141220/ IF the future of music is all about live rather than recorded performances, Muse have a secure career ahead of them. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/making-my-mark-in-dean-s-world-97319-25051910/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/making-my-mark-in-dean-s-world-97319-25051910/ Actor Mark Adams brings his Dean Martin tribute show, That’s Amore, to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre on Wednesday. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/30/back-to-roots-with-bass-ace-97319-25051753/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/30/back-to-roots-with-bass-ace-97319-25051753/ WHEN bass player Gavin Burrough replaced Gareth Davies in Welsh rockers Funeral For A Friend last year he quickly pointed out where he thought the band could improve. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/28/review-zz-top-at-the-civic-hall-wolverhampton-97319-25033826/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/28/review-zz-top-at-the-civic-hall-wolverhampton-97319-25033826/ TEXAN trio ZZ Top celebrated their 40th anniversary with a barnstorming boogie blitz that pretty much blew the roof off the Civic Hall. Birmingham News http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/23/a-double-life-for-two-band-lynval-97319-24999404/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/23/a-double-life-for-two-band-lynval-97319-24999404/ PLAYING guitar and singing in two bands is taking its toll on Lynval Golding. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/23/talent-shine-though-97319-24999394/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:14:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/23/talent-shine-though-97319-24999394/ CANADIAN rockers Billy Talent play Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Tuesday, showcasing their recent album, Billy Talent III, which was produced by Brendan O’Brien. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/09/deep-purple-guitarist-tells-of-life-with-rock-legends-97319-24886328/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/10/09/deep-purple-guitarist-tells-of-life-with-rock-legends-97319-24886328/ STEVE Morse is best known as the lead guitarist in Hard Rock legends Deep Purple but he also fronts his own outfit, the Steve Morse Band, and, in his spare time, runs a farm in Georgia. ANDY COLEMAN found out more... Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/09/25/we-play-a-different-set-every-night-we-are-slowly-settling-in-97319-24778942/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/09/25/we-play-a-different-set-every-night-we-are-slowly-settling-in-97319-24778942/ DESPITE having a name that sounds like a family firm, Mumford & Sons are only in the business of making the best music they possibly can. Classical - Folk - Jazz http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/09/25/maccabees-the-new-masterpiece-97319-24778934/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/09/25/maccabees-the-new-masterpiece-97319-24778934/ SOUTH London five-piece The Maccabees experienced an Art Attack for the cover of their latest album. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/09/25/from-king-to-mandela-97319-24778920/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/09/25/from-king-to-mandela-97319-24778920/ TWELVE months after celebrating the 50th anniversary of her first concert at Boston’s Club 47, Joan Baez is back on the road with a tour that plays Birmingham Symphony Hall next Thursday. Classical - Folk - Jazz http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/09/25/corinne-s-promise-after-remote-cabin-experience-97319-24778902/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/09/25/corinne-s-promise-after-remote-cabin-experience-97319-24778902/ CALIFORNIAN singer Corinne West decided to get away from it all to record her third album, The Promise. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/09/11/orbital-back-on-the-road-and-heading-to-the-o2-academy-97319-24665511/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/09/11/orbital-back-on-the-road-and-heading-to-the-o2-academy-97319-24665511/ AFTER a reunion summer of shows and festivals, including Midland dates at Global Gathering and The Big Chill, dance pioneers Orbital are back on the road with a gig at Birmingham O2 Academy on Thursday. Rock & Pop