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2009
Articles from 28th Aug 2009
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Lots to sing about over long career
Aug 28 2009 | Rock & Pop
WHEN British rock mavericks Jethro Tull made the long trip to Mumbai last year to work with acclaimed Asian musician Anoushka Shankar, they unexpectedly found themselves at the centre of a horrific and dramatic global event. Read
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Going back to Foxbase Alpha
Aug 28 2009 | Rock & Pop
THE trend for acts to perform entire albums track-by-track live has been embraced by everyone from Gary Numan, Ultravox, Sparks and The Cult to Manic Street Preachers and even Van Morrison. Read
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Sparks flying as career takes off
Aug 28 2009 | Rock & Pop
SWEDISH pop star Tommy Sparks releases his self-titled debut album on Monday and plays Birmingham’s O2 Academy on September 19. Read
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Drummer aiming to follow famous dad into major arenas
Aug 28 2009 | Rock & Pop
DON’T stop him now! Drummer Rufus Taylor has one vision – to follow in his father’s footsteps and perform in the world’s biggest venues. Read
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Birmingham Glee Club date for the Dodos
Aug 28 2009 | Rock & Pop
HAVING cut his teeth playing ‘nu-folk’ in cafés and restaurants, San Francisco-based songwriter Meric Long became fascinated by the percussive force of West African music. Read
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Variety is the spice of Tori Amos' setlist
Aug 28 2009 | Rock & Pop
SOME diehard fans will follow their favourite musicians around the country, parting with hard-earned cash to watch the same show night after night. Read
