http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/ Keep up to date on the latest rock and pop news in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Info on live music in Birmingham, bands, gigs, festivals and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Keep up to date on the latest rock and pop news in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Info on live music in Birmingham, bands, gigs, festivals and more. rock and pop, pop news, news in Birmingham, live music in Birmingham, bands in Birmingham, gigs in Birmingham, festivals in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/fyfe-s-out-for-a-fine-solo-effort-97319-25215281/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/fyfe-s-out-for-a-fine-solo-effort-97319-25215281/ After a year largely out of the public eye, Brummie singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield’s multi-faceted career is poised to burst out in various directions. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/enemy-take-centre-stage-97319-25215271/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/enemy-take-centre-stage-97319-25215271/ IT has been quite a year for Coventry trio The Enemy. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/local-heroes-signify-are-aiming-high-97319-25215270/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/local-heroes-signify-are-aiming-high-97319-25215270/ This week's Local Heroes. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/deborah-now-calls-the-tune-97319-25215214/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/deborah-now-calls-the-tune-97319-25215214/ THERE have been many casualties of the credit crunch but singer/songwriter Deborah Hodgson is determined not to be one of them. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/mexican-sound-comes-to-brum-97319-25215195/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/mexican-sound-comes-to-brum-97319-25215195/ MEXICAN acoustic rockers Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Birmingham on Tuesday in support of their recently-released album 11:11 which features the duo’s musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Buster Voodoo. Andy Coleman spoke to Rodrigo Sanchez during rehearsals. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/light-shines-on-yusuf-s-dream-97319-25215069/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/light-shines-on-yusuf-s-dream-97319-25215069/ A LONG-HELD ambition by The Artist Formerly Known As Cat Stevens to write a stage musical has been realised – and Birmingham fans will be among the first to see a preview. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/second-album-is-therapeutic-97319-25214961/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/second-album-is-therapeutic-97319-25214961/ AMERICAN sensation Ingrid Michaelson looks set to repeat her Stateside success in the UK thanks to a new album and a tour that plays Birmingham O2 Academy on Sunday. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/the-enemy-to-cap-a-busy-2009-with-headline-show-at-birmingham-o2-97319-25209982/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/the-enemy-to-cap-a-busy-2009-with-headline-show-at-birmingham-o2-97319-25209982/ IT has been quite a year for Coventry trio The Enemy. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/local-heroes-hearty-date-at-asylum-97319-25160811/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:36:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/local-heroes-hearty-date-at-asylum-97319-25160811/ This week's Local Heroes: Black Heart Generator. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/elly-is-thinking-big-for-la-roux-97319-25160676/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/elly-is-thinking-big-for-la-roux-97319-25160676/ IT HAS been a year to remember for Elly Jackson and her musical partner Ben Langmaid. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/bill-s-lesson-in-hands-on-fun-97319-25160648/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/bill-s-lesson-in-hands-on-fun-97319-25160648/ HE has wielded his mighty bass guitar on some of the greatest songs in the history of rock and roll. But these days ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman is as likely to be caught tuning up a less conventional instrument – his metal detector. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/moyet-merrier-in-recent-years-97319-25160622/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/moyet-merrier-in-recent-years-97319-25160622/ SHE’S had hits with Yazoo and as a solo performer but Alison Moyet admits the last few years have been the most enjoyable. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/jls-are-switched-on-for-christmas-97319-25160579/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/13/jls-are-switched-on-for-christmas-97319-25160579/ THINGS got slightly crazy when boy band JLS switched on Manchester’s Christmas lights. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-ambitious-muse-reveal-stadium-sized-show-97319-25102418/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-ambitious-muse-reveal-stadium-sized-show-97319-25102418/ MUSE are back – and this time they mean business! Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-seasick-steve-ready-for-birmingham-appearance-97319-25102420/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-seasick-steve-ready-for-birmingham-appearance-97319-25102420/ AT the age of 68, and having sold 250,000 copies of his breakthrough album, Seasick Steve feels he’s entitled to be a little bit contrary. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/comedy-bill-bailey-brings-his-comic-s-guide-to-the-orchestra-to-birmingham-97319-25102443/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/comedy-bill-bailey-brings-his-comic-s-guide-to-the-orchestra-to-birmingham-97319-25102443/ BILL Bailey’s musical nous is evident to anyone who has ever watched him air-guitaring or drumming his way through an intro as a former captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/a-meeting-of-minds-97319-25108240/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/a-meeting-of-minds-97319-25108240/ The Birmingham Mail is giving readers the chance to meet Simple Minds before their concert at the Birmingham LG Arena on Wednesday December 2. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/daniel-o-donnell-is-coming-to-birmingham-nia-97319-25102416/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/daniel-o-donnell-is-coming-to-birmingham-nia-97319-25102416/ IRISH singing superstar Daniel O’Donnell is set for another sell-out success in Birmingham despite a warning that many fans are strapped for cash. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/toyah-willcox-in-vampire-rocks-at-the-alexandra-theatre-97319-25102419/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/toyah-willcox-in-vampire-rocks-at-the-alexandra-theatre-97319-25102419/ BRUMMIE singer and actress Toyah Willcox is back on home soil tonight when she stars in Vampires Rock at the Alexandra Theatre. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/ex-oasis-star-bonehead-on-life-with-the-vortex-97319-25102421/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/ex-oasis-star-bonehead-on-life-with-the-vortex-97319-25102421/ HE spent eight years in Britain’s biggest band – but Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs is going back to basics with his new outfit. Rock & Pop