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Win Ocean Colour Scene tickets

WE HAVE six pairs of tickets for the April 17 Town Hall show to give away - and our winners will also receive a signed copy of the band's latest album, On The Leyline. Read

Kidzlikedanny CD released

BIRMINGHAM autistic charity Kidzlikedanny have released a CD for download on itunes. Read

TARA Chinn, daughter of Birmingham historian Carl, will launch a programme of live acoustic performances at the newlyrefurbished Kings Head pub, Hagley Road, on the Harborne/ Bearwood border. Backed by her five-piece band she will be singing on Thursday a selection of her own material. For more information call the Kings Head on 0121 2774130 or visit www.thekingshead birmingham.com Read

Natty set to play the Glee Club

FRESH from supporting Kate Nash and Adele, north London musician, poet and lyricist Natty headlines at Birmingham Glee Club on Sunday. Read

Queen set to showcase new album with Paul Rodgers

QUEEN and singer Paul Rodgers are back with a new tour that plays Birmingham NIA on October 16. Read

Boys are all growing up

LEYTONSTONE four-piece Boy Kill Boy return to the Midlands on Monday for a gig at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall Bar. Read

KT goes online for webcaster

SINGER SONGWRITER KT Tunstall plays Wolverhampton Civic Hall on April 9 but before then fans can see her perform with Daryl Hall - of Hall & Oates fame - on his free internet webcast. Read

Quo celebrate 40 years at top

STATUS Quo will mark the 40th anniversary of their first hit single Pictures Of Matchstick Men with a UK tour that includes a date at Birmingham NEC Arena on Monday December 22. Read

Sugababes, Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

THE success of the Sugababes is not only well-deserved, but impressive. Read

Being close to death changes your priorities

CHRIS Rea released his first record, So Much Love, way back in 1974. Read

Elo, Elo, Elo

LEGAL wranglings and ever-changing line-ups have failed to extinguish the music of the Electric Light Orchestra. Read

Here's one they recorded earlier

BRUMBEAT band Break-thru are having their debut album released - 37 years after they broke up. Read

Matchbox light creative flames

AMERICAN band Matchbox Twenty gave their fans the best of both worlds with their latest release. Read

Jack Johnson - Family are an inspiration

HIS voice and mellow guitar skills may have shifted 16 million albums worldwide, but Jack Johnson doesn't let his star status take over at home. Read

What's in a name for Guillemots

WITH a name as outlandish as his, Guillemots' frontman Fyfe Antony Dangerfield Hutchins was always likely to be famous. Read

Shawn Smith announces Birmingham gig

SHAWN Smith, the legendary Seattle singer/songwriter makes a rare solo appearance at The Medicine Bar, Birmingham, on May 6. Read

Win tickets to see Chris Rea

CHRIS Rea, one of the UK’s most respected singers and guitarists, has embarked upon a full UK and European tour. Read

Dinner lady Niki's living the dream

BEING an X Factor finalist has brought Niki Evans fame and possible future fortune - but it also meant she missed out on seeing the Kaiser Chiefs in concert! Read