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Info on live music in Birmingham, bands, gigs, festivals and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/the-next-kate-nash-in-town-97319-21365635/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/the-next-kate-nash-in-town-97319-21365635/ A TEENAGE singer songwriter dubbed ‘the next Kate Nash’ plays Birmingham’s Rainbow pub in Deritend on Monday. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/robert-s-debt-to-britain-97319-21365613/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/robert-s-debt-to-britain-97319-21365613/ Robert Cray never has the blues when he comes to Britain – because he credits the UK with helping him launch his career. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/b-50-somethings-still-wanna-party-97319-21365610/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:57:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/b-50-somethings-still-wanna-party-97319-21365610/ THE B-52s plan to party hard when they visit Birmingham’s Carling Academy next Wednesday. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/win-tickets-for-n-e-r-d-97319-21365601/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/win-tickets-for-n-e-r-d-97319-21365601/ FUNKY hip-hop outfit N.E.R.D. are heading for Birmingham’s Carling Academy on August 19 – and we’re giving you the chance to win tickets for the show. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/roll-up-for-new-aussie-sensation-97319-21365498/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/roll-up-for-new-aussie-sensation-97319-21365498/ GET your skates on and rush to Birmingham’s Centenary Square to see a brand new star in the making. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/big-names-heading-for-brum-97319-21365492/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/18/big-names-heading-for-brum-97319-21365492/ SUMMER has only just begun but already the big names of music are announcing autumn and winter visits to Birmingham. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/chilling-out-at-festival-97319-21326371/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/chilling-out-at-festival-97319-21326371/ LEGENDARY singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is ending his world tour in the Midlands. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/liam-s-the-shape-of-finns-to-come-97319-21326187/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/liam-s-the-shape-of-finns-to-come-97319-21326187/ BEING the son of a famous musician has its rewards, Liam Finn is finding as he attempts to make his own mark of the music scene. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/rips-waiting-for-the-tide-to-turn-97319-21326190/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/rips-waiting-for-the-tide-to-turn-97319-21326190/ THEY may have just missed out on winning a prestigious contest for new bands but Birmingham quintet The Riptides are determined to have the last laugh. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/death-cab-on-the-road-to-success-97319-21326204/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/death-cab-on-the-road-to-success-97319-21326204/ DEATH Cab For Cutie were formed 11 years ago in a university town 80 miles north of America's grunge capital Seattle, but their name comes from a thoroughly English source. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/jah-looks-east-for-inspiration-97319-21326205/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/jah-looks-east-for-inspiration-97319-21326205/ The Sex Pistols recently played their first Birmingham gig in three decades and now a former bandmate of lead singer Johnny Rotten is heading for the city. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/jann-s-up-klose-and-personal-97319-21326206/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/11/jann-s-up-klose-and-personal-97319-21326206/ GLOBE-TROTTING singersongwriter Jann Klose is stopping off in the Midlands for a series of gigs to showcase his new album, Reverie. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/pop-s-wild-boys-hungry-for-brum-97319-21263723/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/pop-s-wild-boys-hungry-for-brum-97319-21263723/ IT'S been said that legendary Brummie band Duran Duran are well past their sell-by date. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/we-will-delight-our-fans-with-a-blast-from-past-97319-21263727/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/we-will-delight-our-fans-with-a-blast-from-past-97319-21263727/ SCOTTISH superstars Simple Minds have a Birmingham band to thank for giving them their big showbiz break 30 years ago. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/best-seats-for-mcfly-concert-97319-21263777/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/best-seats-for-mcfly-concert-97319-21263777/ MCFLY fans will be able to see their heroes on the silver screen this month. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/kaki-wins-a-famous-fan-97319-21263779/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/07/04/kaki-wins-a-famous-fan-97319-21263779/ BUY a copy of singersongwriter Kaki King's new album and you'll be able to make your own Blue Peterstyle household decoration. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/denim-rockers-join-the-caravan-of-love-97319-21162133/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/denim-rockers-join-the-caravan-of-love-97319-21162133/ AMERICAN noise merchants White Denim should sign up as members of the Caravan Club after their album recording experience. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/determined-dolly-s-back-on-the-road-97319-21162134/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/determined-dolly-s-back-on-the-road-97319-21162134/ HERE she comes again! Following Dolly Parton's mammoth UK tour last year ago the country legend is back with new songs - and a whole new feisty attitude. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/excited-for-brum-return-97319-21162137/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/excited-for-brum-return-97319-21162137/ AUSTRALIAN electro duo The Presets are coming to Birmingham on Wednesday to promote their new album Apocolypso - but drummer Kim Moyes admits the preparations for the show have been hampered by illness. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/francis-i-won-t-chop-my-hair-off-just-yet-97319-21162138/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2008/06/27/francis-i-won-t-chop-my-hair-off-just-yet-97319-21162138/ THE term Status Quo may mean keeping things as they are but the frontman with the band of the same name would love to see some changes taking place.