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Katherine Jenkins @ Dudley Castle

IT was a glorious summer's evening for the visit of the classical crossover queen - and there was plenty of warmth coming from the stage, too. Read

Download Festival @ Donington Park

THIS festival isn't just a gig for metal devotees - it's a pilgrimage. Read

Ray Davies @ Symphony Hall

HALFWAY through both Autumn Almanac and Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Ray Davies stopped and said: "I can't believe this was a hit." Read

The Who @ NIA

YOU have to hand it to the Who - after more than 40 years in the biz and with just two original members left, they can still fill arenas around the world. Read

Il Divo @ NEC

THE Il Divo rollercoaster roared back into town - and how showbiz manager Simon Cowell would have been delighted. Read

Manic Street Preachers @ Wolverhampton Civic Hall

WITH their new single Your Love Alone Is Not Enough heading towards the top of the charts the Manics can be confident of a much heralded return to form. Read

Meat Loaf @ NEC

THE NEC went completely batty last night. Read

Bryan Adams @ NEC

CANADIAN born Bryan Adams rocked the NEC Arena with an energetic two hour show. Read

Wishbone Ash @ Robin 2, Bilston

DESPITE the smell of anti-wrinkle cream in the air, the guys from Wishbone Ash raised the bar again. Read

Justin Timberlake @ NIA

HE'S had millions of record sales and has a sex god reputation. But our worry was whether the man also known as 'Trousersnake' may be getting just a little exhausted. Read

Tony Bennett @ Symphony Hall

ANTHONY Dominick Benedetto delivered an unforgettable showbusiness masterclass last night - at 80. Read

Roger Waters @ NEC

THIRTY years ago Roger Waters spat at a crazed fan who was screaming at Pink Floyd whilst they performed in Montreal. Read

Angela Gheorgiu @ Symphony Hall

ROMANIAN soprano Angela Gheorghiu certainly charmed the Symphony Hall Orchestra as the rapturous applause proved. Read

Daniel O'Donnell Rock'n'Roll Show @ NIA

DANIEL O'Donnell rolled back the years and treated his fans to a three-hour feast of rock'n'roll classics from the 50s and 60s. Read

Arctic Monkeys @ Birmingham Carling Academy

WITH the mania surrounding this Sheffield four piece, fans might have expected to watch their next tour squinting from the back of one of Brum's vast arenas. Read

Lostprophets @ NIA

CUTE lead singer in skin-tight jeans - check. Anthemic rock tunes that send the crowd crazy - check. Lostprophets have all the ingredients of a top Brit rock band, but their live performance puts them on another par. Read

Bloc Party @ Wolverhampton Civic Hall

AFTER shifting over a million copies of their debut album quicker than you can say their name, Bloc Party are facing the thorn in every hit band's side - releasing the follow up. Read

Dennis Locorriere @ Symphony Hall

WHEN you're in love with a beautiful woman you've got to watch your friends - good advice there from American rockers Dr Hook, but as I've got neither I went to see the band's lead singer Dennis Locorriere with my mum. Read

Barenaked Ladies @ Carling Academy Birmingham

IT wasn't just the temperature that was hot at Birmingham's Academy as the Barenaked Ladies set the audience ablaze with excited cheering. Read

Razorlight @ NEC

RAZORLIGHT, the band with the golden touch, ensured thousands of fans had a real Good Friday. Read

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