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The guitar that set Alvin Stardust on the road to fame

IT was 50 years ago that Buddy Holly signed a guitar offered to him by young Bernard Jewry - and that event has led to a nostalgic rock & roll tour by Alvin Stardust. Read

The Zombies and The Yardbirds, Symphony Hall

THEY may be at the very end of the A-Z of British rock 'n' roll, but the Yardbirds and the Zombies should rightly be there at the forefront. Read

Santi achieves gold standard

WHEN Santi White, aka Santogold, was a child her parents encouraged her to pursue acting and performing arts. Read

Band sees the bigger picture

ELLIOT Minor's self-titled debut album is awash with orchestral flourishes and wide-screen imagery - which reflects songwriter Alex Davies' love of movies. Read

Feeder to give fans a taster

FEEDER drummer Mark Richardson has a warning for Glastonbury Festival organisers - don't let the festival come before the music. Read

Kids In Glass Houses, Wednesday, Barfly

THE South Wales quintet mark Monday's debut album release with a UK tour that reaches the Barfly in Digbeth on Wednesday. Read

Martha Wainwright, Saturday, Symphony Hall

THE daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and sister of Rufus, showcases her new album, I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed self-titled 2005 debut. Read

The Osmonds, Monday, NIA

FOLLOWING sold out shows in Las Vegas, The Osmonds mark their 50th anniversary in entertainment with a reunion tour which comes to Birmingham on Monday. Read

Thin boy Bryn has last laugh on bullies

AS a youngster Bryn Christopher was bullied - but now he's having the last laugh on those who persecuted him. Read

This Sparro flew nest aged just 17

Big The Gig - O2 Wireless Weekender Read

Zombies still rockin' after almost 40 years

The Zombies may have originally called it a day in 1969 but their influence continues to be far reaching. Read

Busy Shayne is left breathless

SHAYNE Ward is relaxing ahead of his tour. Read

Girls live on screen

GIRLS ALOUD play the 02 Arena in London tomorrow night as part of their Tangled Up Tour 2008 - and you can watch the concert live from a cinema seat at Vue Star City in Nechells. Read

Soul diva on top form

FROM the smash hit album As I Am comes Alicia Keys' third single Teenage Love Affair. The song has a really retro vibe to it with Keys' signature soulful vocals pouring over a percussion heavy back beat. Playful lyrics tell the story of Ms Keys as a coy teenager and her high-school crush. This is easy listening R&B with a dignified air that only she can provide. If you haven't already got this album I advise you to, it's sheer brilliance from a true soul diva of our times. Read

Yet another triumph for BRIT school

JACK McManus is a 23-year-old singer songwriter from Bromley in Kent, whose piano-led pop songs have picked up comparisons to Billy Joel and Elton John. Read

Leppards out of their natural environment

DEF Leppard bassist Rick 'Sav' Savage is not looking his best when I meet him the morning after the band's intimate performance at London's Carling Academy Islington. Read

Play a part in Queensryche concept show

ROCK band Queensryche bring their highly acclaimed Operation: mindcrime concept show to the Midlands next month - and we're giving you the chance to join them onstage at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. Read

Irish eyes smile at Mary's album

IRISH eyes are smiling in Birmingham with the launch of a new CD from singing star Mary Duff who loves performing in the city. Read

My new tour will be like reuniting with old friends

HE is the epitome of style and is so cool it is surprising you can't see his breath condensing. Read

Ninth life is sweet for talented Steve

CONSIDERING the number of bands Steve Winwood has been a member of, and the various different musical genres he's tried, Nine Lives is the perfect name for his new record. Read

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