Birmingham Mail - Tag - wolverhampton civic hall

Billy Connolly named UK top stand-up comic ahead of hit Birmingham show

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:21:00 GMT

BILLY CONNOLLY has been named the UK’s most influential stand-up comic of all time.

No holiday for The Hollies as they mark 50th anniversary

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Hollies celebrate 50 years of making music next year with a tour that visits Birmingham Symphony Hall on March 8.

Stephen Merchant on living in Birmingham and his search for a wife

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

STEPHEN Merchant has revealed his not-too-fond memories of living in Birmingham.

Roger Daltrey - Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE legendary Roger Daltrey received a standing ovation for a blistering and energetic performance of The Who’s rock opera Tommy as he kicked off a UK tour in Wolverhampton.

Fleet Foxes, Civic Hall, Wolverhampton: Verdict ****

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:14:00 GMT

FLEET Foxes brought their thrilling and atmospheric brand of folk rock to the Black Country to the wild delight of a sell-out crowd.The sound of the Seattle quintet was unmistakable with their trademark driving rhythms courtesy of Josh Tillman’s drumming, thudding guitars and tight vocal harmonies.The Civic Hall rang out to the soundscape of the band’s latest album Helplessness Blues with the music creating an almost magical buzz throughout the building.Songs from their hugely acclaimed first and eponymous album were greeted almost like old friends, particularly White Winter Hymnal and Mykonos.Frontman Robin Pecknold said it was great to be back in Wolverhampton and praised support act The Bees.But he added, grimly, he hoped nothing bad happened as the last time they were in the city two years ago Michael Jackson died. VERDICT: ****

Roger Daltrey performs The Who's rock opera Tommy in its entirety at Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Who vocalist Roger Daltrey performs the band’s rock opera Tommy in its entirety at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on July 3.

Music: Toots celebrating 50 years in reggae

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:27:00 GMT

REGGAE legends Toots And The Maytals are celebrating 50 years of making music with a UK tour that plays Wolverhampton Civic Hall on September 4.

Music: No Noel, no sweat - Liam Gallagher

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:53:00 GMT

WHEN Noel Gallagher quit Oasis few thought brother Liam could succeed without him.

Music: Shayne Ward's getting personal

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:22:00 GMT

THE post X Factor journey to becoming a chart topping sensation is a rocky one with many struggling to establish successful pop careers – think Steve Brookstein and Leon Jackson.

Glenn Hughes goes solo

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AFTER delivering a storming post-Christmas performance with his new band Black Country Communion at Wolverhampton Civic Hall, bass player and singer Glenn Hughes (pictured) has announced a solo tour for later this year.