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Music: Archer aiming high Sep 09 2011

X FACTOR rocker Jamie ‘Afro’ Archer is aiming high with his new band – and he’s doing it from the heart of the Midlands countryside.Read

Music: Former Wet dives into solo career Sep 09 2011

IT has taken Graeme Clark some time to step into the limelight.Read

Music: A round with Johnny Mathis Sep 09 2011

JOHNNY Mathis always hopes his UK tours include a date in Birmingham – so he can visit the Belfry for a round of golf.Read

Diminutive Dolly Parton brings sparkle to Birmingham LG Arena Sep 03 2011

BIRMINGHAM’S LG Arena was awash with pink as reigning Queen of Country Dolly Parton rolled into town.Read

Music: Muslims showcase their music Sep 02 2011

A SHOWCASE of British and American Muslim music takes place at Birmingham Town Hall on September 9.Read

Music: The Feeling keep their friends and family close Sep 02 2011

THE Feeling like to keep their family and friends around them when they’re working.Read

Music: Dolly's looking for a Better Day Aug 26 2011

SHE celebrated her 65th birthday in January but Dolly Parton says she is not yet ready to hang up her wigs and pack away the rhinestones.Read

Music: East 17 back on the road Aug 26 2011

TWO decades ago, East 17 were a force to be reckoned with – chalking up 18 top 20 singles and four top ten albums.Read

Music: Whitney's Houston's half sister heading for Birmingham Aug 26 2011

WHITNEY Houston’s half-sister Alexis is heading to Birmingham to promote her debut album at two city centre venues.Read

Local Heroes: Merchants of Menace Aug 26 2011

This week's local heroes with Merchants of Menace.Read

Music: Hip, hip hooray for king of swing Aug 19 2011

Olly Murs has enjopyed a string of hits since was runner-up on TV’s X Factor.Read

Music: Laura's got Broad appeal after TV show Aug 19 2011

ONE of the stars of Channel 5’s Don’t Stop Believing returns to her home town tomorrow for a gig at her local pub.Read

Music: Eliza Doolittle at the V Festival Aug 19 2011

ELIZA Doolittle appears on The Arena Stage at the V Festival tomorrow.Read

Music: Arctic Monkeys at the V Festival Aug 19 2011

THE Arctic Monkeys are making their V Festival debut, headlining at Weston Park on Sunday.Read

Music: Goldie flies over Birmingham Aug 19 2011

THERE may have been riots and looting close to where the Flyover Show is being held tomorrow, but the annual event aims to highlight the community’s positive aspects.Read

Black Sabbath: We're not saying there's no reunion, says Iommi's manager Aug 17 2011

News of a Black Sabbath reunion, as reported by the Birmingham Mail on Tuesday, has become an internet sensation with fans questioning whether it will ever happen... and guitarist Tony Iommi has refused to deny that the four original members are getting back together.Read

Black Sabbath to reform with original line-up and new studio album Aug 16 2011

THE most closely guarded secret in rock music can now be revealed – the original Black Sabbath line-up is getting back together. Read

Music: James add another string to their bow Aug 12 2011

INDIE rockers James tend to play rock venues like the O2 Academy and the HMV Institute, but later this year they’ll be going upmarket to perform at Birmingham Symphony Hall.Read

Local Heroes: Taking Hayley Aug 12 2011

This week's music local heroes: Taking Hayley.Read

Music: Go slow Quo Aug 12 2011

THEY are one of the hardest working bands around but Status Quo plan to take it just a little bit easier in the future.Read

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