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Singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner tells of injury battle ahead of Midlands dates

SINGER-SONGWRITER Newton Faulkner showcases his new album, Rebuilt By Humans, at Warwick Arts Centre on Sunday.Read

Reformed Nolans playing Midland dates

THEY’RE in the mood for dancing and The Nolans hope their fans are too as four of the sisters return to the stage to mark the 30th anniversary of their biggest hit.Read

Yes are sticking with Benoit David

THE musicians in Yes said ‘no’ to original vocalist Jon Anderson joining them on their UK tour.Read

Marina Diamond playing Wolverhampton Civic Bar

HOT new star Marina Diamond’s debut single was called Obsessions and she reveals that she has an unusual real life obsession.Read

Show goes on for The Orchestra despite bass player’s death

MEMBERS of The Orchestra are still coming to terms with going on the road without bass player Kelly Groucutt.Read

Andy Williams launching autobiography at the Barber Institute, Edgbaston

AFTER a music career spanning six decades Andy Williams has given up touring and quit recording but tonight Midland fans are being given a rare chance to meet their hero.Read

Deep Purple guitarist tells of life with rock legends

STEVE Morse is best known as the lead guitarist in Hard Rock legends Deep Purple but he also fronts his own outfit, the Steve Morse Band, and, in his spare time, runs a farm in Georgia. ANDY COLEMAN found out more...Read

Cribs still out there

YORKSHIRE indie group The Cribs, who now feature former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, will showcase their fourth album, Ignore The Ignorant, at Leamington’s The Assembly on Thursday.Read

Ex-Pulp guitarist Richard Hawley at Birmingham Town Hall on October 7

LISTEN closely to Richard Hawley’s new album and you will hear some weird and wonderful sounds being created by some weird and wonderful instruments.Read

Cliff Richard reunites with the Shadows for Birmingham gig

FIFTY years after Cliff Richard and The Shadows first recorded and performed together they have reunited for a celebratory tour playing Birmingham NIA next week.Read

Local Heroes: Alek has 1Eye on the future

This week's Local Heroes: 1Eye.Read

Maccabees: The new masterpiece

SOUTH London five-piece The Maccabees experienced an Art Attack for the cover of their latest album.Read

Track builds up fan base

IF EVER there was a song that seemed that it was being drip-fed into the nation’s sub-conscience then surely The Temper Trap’s Sweet Disposition is it.Read

Corinne's Promise after remote cabin experience

CALIFORNIAN singer Corinne West decided to get away from it all to record her third album, The Promise.Read

Brotherly love sees Jets swoop back

THE Jets are rock & rolling again following an act of brotherly love that ensured the group could continue making music.Read

Touch of Irish with showcase

HIGHLY rated Irish singer-songwriter Mundy will be showcasing his acclaimed new album when he appears in Birmingham next week.Read

Corinne West set for Red Lion after remote cabin recording

CALIFORNIAN singer Corinne West decided to get away from it all to record her third album, The Promise.Read

Songwriter Dot Allison hopes Pete Doherty will join her at Birmingham's Rainbow

CONTROVERSIAL Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty may join Scottish songbird Dot Allison on stage at Birmingham’s Rainbow in Digbeth tonight.Read

Grime star Tinchy is taking fame in his Stryde

GRIME artist Tinchy Stryder, real name Kwasi Danquah, has topped the charts this year with singles Never Leave You and the aptly-titled Number One.Read

ELP’s plans to hit the road... again!

LEGENDARY rock supergroup Emerson, Lake and Palmer could be about to tour after an absence of more than a decade.Read