Classical, folk and jazz in Birmingham

Eitzel dips a toe in wider waters Oct 30 2009

AFTER a 25-year career littered with near-successes, cult American songwriter Mark Eitzel looks set to reach a wider audience with his latest project, Marine Parade, a contemporary musical set on the Sussex coast co-written by acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens.Read

Ade sees the passion in folk Oct 30 2009

ADRIAN Edmondson couldn’t be happier. “I’m like a pig in poo!” he grins with a smile that stretches from ear to ear. “And I probably smell just as bad.”Read

Eighties disco diva Jaki Graham in Birmingham celebration of Gershwin music Oct 23 2009

JAKI goes jazz! Disco diva Jaki Graham is tonight putting aside her 80s dance hits like Could It Be I’m Falling In Love and Set Me Free to present an evening of George Gershwin music with the BBC Big Band at Birmingham Town Hall.Read

Top tenor Bocelli back to his best for Birmingham visit Oct 23 2009

TUSCAN tenor Andrea Bocelli is promising fans an evening to remember when he returns to the city next month for a rescheduled concert.Read

We play a different set every night – we are slowly settling in Sep 25 2009

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.Read

From King to Mandela Sep 25 2009

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.Read

All aboard for a narrowboat tour Sep 25 2009

A CANALSIDE gig in Birmingham next Wednesday will bring to a conclusion a three week narrowboat journey and an innovative series of shows.Read

All aboard for a narrowboat tour with a folk singer and an electronic music boffin Sep 25 2009

A CANALSIDE gig in Birmingham next Wednesday will bring to a conclusion a three week narrowboat journey and an innovative series of shows.Read

Joan Baez to play Birmingham Symphony Hall as part of her 50th anniversary tour Sep 25 2009

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.Read

Double delight in city centre Sep 18 2009

FRIDAY night jazz is back with a great double header in Birmingham city centre tonight.Read

Only Men Allowed get in a Yuletide mood for Birmingham date Sep 11 2009

ONLY Men Aloud will be getting into the Christmas spirit when they perform at Birmingham Symphony Hall in December.Read

Songbird's special bond with Rodeo Sep 04 2009

FOLKY songstress Dawn Landes is set to be one of the final musicians to perform at the O2 Academy in Dale End.Read

Spillett blowing over to US Sep 04 2009

SIMON Spillett is the latest British saxophonist who, having built a solid reputation in the UK, is brave enough to take on the USA.Read

Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain are strumming to a town near you... Aug 21 2009

WITH terrible puns but exemplary musicianship, the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain is tuning up for a UK tour that plays Birmingham Town Hall on December 17.Read

Latin jazz sounds in open air double Aug 07 2009

Latin jazz sounds hit streets for open air doubleRead

Folk musician Martin Simpson teams up with Radiohead drummer Jul 31 2009

TAKE the drummer with cerebral rockers Radiohead, couple him with a major folk star and you have what might seem an unlikely combination.Read

Birmingham singer Jaz Dhami in star-studded album launch Jul 24 2009

HANDSWORTH singer Jaz Dhami is launching his debut album at a star-studded party tonight.Read

Welsh songbird Katherine Jenkins says Birmingham is her Second City home Jul 10 2009

THE Second City is becoming a second home for Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins.Read

National Youth Music Organisations' unique first in Birmingham Jul 03 2009

ABOUT 10,000 young musicians are set to converge on Birmingham from Monday for the National Festival of Music for Youth.Read

Birmingham’s 25th Jazz Festival begins Jul 03 2009

THE 25th Birmingham International Jazz Festival swings into action today as this vibrant brand of music takes over the city for ten days.Read

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Eitzel dips a toe in wider waters Oct 30 2009

Ade sees the passion in folk Oct 30 2009

Eighties disco diva Jaki Graham in Birmingham celebration of Gershwin music Oct 23 2009

Top tenor Bocelli back to his best for Birmingham visit Oct 23 2009

We play a different set every night – we are slowly settling in Sep 25 2009

From King to Mandela Sep 25 2009

All aboard for a narrowboat tour Sep 25 2009

All aboard for a narrowboat tour with a folk singer and an electronic music boffin Sep 25 2009

Joan Baez to play Birmingham Symphony Hall as part of her 50th anniversary tour Sep 25 2009

Double delight in city centre Sep 18 2009

Only Men Allowed get in a Yuletide mood for Birmingham date Sep 11 2009

Songbird's special bond with Rodeo Sep 04 2009

Spillett blowing over to US Sep 04 2009

Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain are strumming to a town near you... Aug 21 2009

Latin jazz sounds in open air double Aug 07 2009

Folk musician Martin Simpson teams up with Radiohead drummer Jul 31 2009

Birmingham singer Jaz Dhami in star-studded album launch Jul 24 2009

Welsh songbird Katherine Jenkins says Birmingham is her Second City home Jul 10 2009

National Youth Music Organisations' unique first in Birmingham Jul 03 2009

Birmingham’s 25th Jazz Festival begins Jul 03 2009

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