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Fyfe's out for a fine solo effort Nov 20 2009

After a year largely out of the public eye, Brummie singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield’s multi-faceted career is poised to burst out in various directions.Read

Enemy take centre stage Nov 20 2009

IT has been quite a year for Coventry trio The Enemy.Read

Local Heroes: Signify are aiming high Nov 20 2009

This week's Local Heroes.Read

Deborah now calls the tune Nov 20 2009

THERE have been many casualties of the credit crunch but singer/songwriter Deborah Hodgson is determined not to be one of them.Read

Mexican sound comes to Brum Nov 20 2009

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.Read

Light shines on Yusuf’s dream Nov 20 2009

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.Read

Second album is therapeutic Nov 20 2009

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.Read

The Enemy to cap a busy 2009 with headline show at Birmingham O2 Nov 20 2009

IT has been quite a year for Coventry trio The Enemy.Read

Local Heroes: Hearty date at Asylum Nov 13 2009

This week's Local Heroes: Black Heart Generator.Read

Elly is thinking big for La Roux Nov 13 2009

IT HAS been a year to remember for Elly Jackson and her musical partner Ben Langmaid.Read

Bill's lesson in hands-on fun Nov 13 2009

HE has wielded his mighty bass guitar on some of the greatest songs in the history of rock and roll. But these days ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman is as likely to be caught tuning up a less conventional instrument – his metal detector.Read

Moyet merrier in recent years Nov 13 2009

SHE’S had hits with Yazoo and as a solo performer but Alison Moyet admits the last few years have been the most enjoyable.Read

JLS are switched on for Christmas Nov 13 2009

THINGS got slightly crazy when boy band JLS switched on Manchester’s Christmas lights.Read

Music: Ambitious Muse reveal stadium-sized show Nov 06 2009

MUSE are back – and this time they mean business!Read

Music: Seasick Steve ready for Birmingham appearance Nov 06 2009

AT the age of 68, and having sold 250,000 copies of his breakthrough album, Seasick Steve feels he’s entitled to be a little bit contrary.Read

Comedy: Bill Bailey brings his comic's guide to the orchestra to Birmingham Nov 06 2009

BILL Bailey’s musical nous is evident to anyone who has ever watched him air-guitaring or drumming his way through an intro as a former captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.Read

A meeting of Minds! Nov 06 2009

The Birmingham Mail is giving readers the chance to meet Simple Minds before their concert at the Birmingham LG Arena on Wednesday December 2.Read

Daniel O'Donnell is coming to Birmingham NIA Nov 06 2009

IRISH singing superstar Daniel O’Donnell is set for another sell-out success in Birmingham despite a warning that many fans are strapped for cash.Read

Toyah Willcox in Vampire Rocks at the Alexandra Theatre Nov 06 2009

BRUMMIE singer and actress Toyah Willcox is back on home soil tonight when she stars in Vampires Rock at the Alexandra Theatre.Read

Ex-Oasis star ‘Bonehead’ on life with The Vortex Nov 06 2009

HE spent eight years in Britain’s biggest band – but Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs is going back to basics with his new outfit.Read

Fyfe's out for a fine solo effort Nov 20 2009

Enemy take centre stage Nov 20 2009

Local Heroes: Signify are aiming high Nov 20 2009

Deborah now calls the tune Nov 20 2009

Mexican sound comes to Brum Nov 20 2009

Light shines on Yusuf’s dream Nov 20 2009

Second album is therapeutic Nov 20 2009

The Enemy to cap a busy 2009 with headline show at Birmingham O2 Nov 20 2009

Local Heroes: Hearty date at Asylum Nov 13 2009

Elly is thinking big for La Roux Nov 13 2009

Bill's lesson in hands-on fun Nov 13 2009

Moyet merrier in recent years Nov 13 2009

JLS are switched on for Christmas Nov 13 2009

Music: Ambitious Muse reveal stadium-sized show Nov 06 2009

Music: Seasick Steve ready for Birmingham appearance Nov 06 2009

Comedy: Bill Bailey brings his comic's guide to the orchestra to Birmingham Nov 06 2009

A meeting of Minds! Nov 06 2009

Daniel O'Donnell is coming to Birmingham NIA Nov 06 2009

Toyah Willcox in Vampire Rocks at the Alexandra Theatre Nov 06 2009

Ex-Oasis star ‘Bonehead’ on life with The Vortex Nov 06 2009

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