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Beverley Knight takes control of a Hurricane...

MIDLAND star Beverley Knight has taken to heart the sentiments of fellow popsters Destiny’s Child and become an Independent Woman.Read

Blow me! The Monkeys are back

THE four original members of The Blow Monkeys, Dr Robert, Mick Anker, Tony Kiley and Neville Henry, are back together, back on the road and heading for Birmingham.Read

Album preview treat at launch

BIRMINGHAM’S newest concert venue will be opened next week with a show to remember by adopted Brummie band Editors.Read

Lots to sing about over long career

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

Going back to Foxbase Alpha

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

Sparks flying as career takes off

SWEDISH pop star Tommy Sparks releases his self-titled debut album on Monday and plays Birmingham’s O2 Academy on September 19.Read

Variety is the spice of Tori Amos' setlist

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

Birmingham Glee Club date for the Dodos

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

Drummer aiming to follow famous dad into major arenas

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

Reverend Jon looks to escape lad-rock

Indie band Reverend & The Makers return to Birmingham on September 13 to headline a free ArtsFest concert with Athlete.Read

Katy Perry ready to give Birmingham Academy big send-off

KATY Perry is set to become part of Birmingham music history next week.Read

Singer/songwriter Esther Alexander invites fans to have a coffee with her in Birmingham

SINGER-SONGWRITER Esther Alexander is inviting fans to have a coffee with her.Read

Ocean Colour Scene in gig to mark opening of Academy's new home

BIRMINGHAM band Ocean Colour Scene were the first act to perform at the Carling Academy in Dale End nine years ago and now they will mark the opening of the venue’s new home with a very special gig.Read

Marc is moving on with albums

FIVE years after a motorbike accident “turned his life upside down”, Southport-born Eighties pop star Marc Almond is back in business.Read

Eighties soul group The Christians will be playing in Birmingham

CELEBRATING 22 years as the face and voice of The Christians, Garry Christian doesn’t appear to have aged a day since the group’s million-selling, self-titled hit album entered the charts at number two back in 1987.Read

Big hair, big talent: Sweden's Erik Hassle to play O2 Academy 3

IT’S the year of the quirky hairstyle! Firstly, we were introduced to the spiky Flock of Seagulls-style barnet of La Roux’s Elly Jackson’s and now we have Erik Hassle’s ginger afro.Read

I Haunt Wizards at Birmingham’s Rainbow Courtyard

IF La Roux, Ladyhawke and Little Boots fail to satisfy your appetite for retro electro rock check out I Haunt Wizards at Birmingham’s Rainbow Courtyard on Sunday.Read

Michael Ball continues to shock fans with Kiss song on new tour

MICHAEL Ball is full of surprises.Read

DJ and producer Calvin Harris makes light of his fame

CHART-topping producer Calvin Harris is as surprised about his ascent to superstar DJ status as anyone else.Read

Soulful singer in Birmingham to promote first single

SINGER Florence Rawlings may have never been to Birmingham before this week, but her career is closely linked to the city thanks to a children’s musical.Read