Aug
2008
Articles from 1st Aug 2008
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All Weller and good from the Modfather
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
THOSE of a certain age would have first clapped eyes on Paul Weller performing debut single In The City on Top Of The Pops, aged just 18. Read
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Solo album brings double joy to fans
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
CURRENT album 22 Dreams has been hailed by many critics as Weller's finest solo album. It's a double album - a brave move in times when many commentators believe the 'album' format to be dead - and sees The Modfather, as he hates being called, experiment with free-form jazz, spoken-word, psychedelic rock and traditional folk. Read
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New album marks big change for kd
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
WATERSHED is the name of kd lang's latest album - and her tour, which arrives at Birmingham Symphony Hall tonight, sees the 47-year-old Canadian singer at a watershed in her career. Read
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Keeping an eye on the silver screen
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
MUSIC fans could find themselves featured on the silver screen if they attend a show by a Birmingham band next week. Read
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Crooners cook up a treat for fans
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
Two legendary American singers are heading for the Midlands. MARTIN HUTCHINSON caught up with Al Martino, while ANDY COLEMAN previews Buddy Greco's final UK show. Read
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Phoenix rise from the flames of Reef
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
AFTER ten years of touring the world and making hit records two members of bluesy rockers Reef are now starting all over again. Read
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It's nice work if you can get it!
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
SOME guys have all the luck! Shortly before I was due to interview R'n'B sensation Taio Cruz his publicist rang to say our chat would have to be postponed because ''Taio was stuck in the studio with the Sugababes''. Read
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Dry your eyes, Mike's back
Aug 01 2008 | Rock & Pop
BIRMINGHAM'S Mike Skinner, aka The Streets, has announced a hometown gig to mark the release of his fourth album. Read
