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The French boogie pianist – billed as ‘an energetic and efficient showman ‘ – began playing at the age of 11 and has completed 25 years and more than2500 concerts. A hint of his appeal comes in the disclaimer on his most recent album, Ben Toury Live: ‘Useful against bad mood and depression.’ Ben is a spectacular performer, blending high speed pianism with show-stopping business – a mix of Harry Connick’s crooning and Jerry Lee Lewis’s virtuoso piano playing plus! For much of his career he combined classical touches with Arabic melodies, but in recent years he is getting back to his roots with the Wild Boogie Woogie albums.- 19 Jul 2024
- The Traveling Janes have many different things to recommend them, not least the fact that a four-piece band contains members from Scotland, the United States, Singapore and Norway – plenty of travelling involved, though the name ‘Traveling Jane’ actually refers to a slang phrase given to a female performer from the late 19th/early 20th century vaudevillian traveling tent shows.
- 20 Jul 2024
- One of the UK’s finest jazz singers, Val Wiseman, born in West Bromwich, began her career over 60 years ago with the West Side Jazzmen. That was a prelude to much greater things, initially with the Second City Jazzmen, then on to national fame with Monty Sunshine’s band. She also had the chance to sing with the likes of Humphrey Lyttelton, Kenny Baker and Alex Welsh.
- 20 Jul 2024
- At the heart of Tipitina are powerhouse singer Debbie Jones with her roots in gospel and Justin Randall, quite simply the finest and most exciting New Orleans-style piano player outside of Louisiana. The great Irma Thomas said of Debbie, ‘She has a lot of soul in her voice.’ Together they deliver the red hot and rocking music of Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair and Fats Domino. Based in Lancashire, the band is a regular favourite at the Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival, both the Upton Jazz and Blues Festivals, and represented the Royal Albert Hall at the West End Live Festival. The band has recorded two albums for Big Bear which have enjoyed extensive international airplay.
- 20 Jul 2024
- One of the most popular features of the Birmingham Festival, You’re Never Alone with a Uke takes absolute beginners on the instrument and coaches them in learning one tune. Then comes the difficult part – getting a ukulele out of the hands of a five-year-old who has just discovered he can play it!
- 26 Jul 2024
- The Swing Cats represent one of the most versatile and seductive vocal sounds that have appeared on the country's jazz scene, evoking the great jazz voices and composers of the 30s and 40s of the last century, such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and even Chet Baker.
- 27 Jul 2024
- Join Tim Martin and Billy Spakemon (Black Country Radio and Xtra) to celebrate Black Country Day with 'a bit of this and more of that music' and stories from across the years.
- 13 Jul 2024
- Warren James is known as a talented banjo player, guitarist and singer of skiffle, jazz, country, rock’n’roll and blues music of the 1920s to the 1960s. In his skiffle group he revives the music that preceded the great pop boom of the late 1950s, with the songs of Lonnie Donegan and the many skifflers who followed in his wake.
- 22 Jul 2024
- This event is presented as part of a public programme of exhibitions and events exploring the heritage of The Exchange, University of Birmingham's city-centre location and former headquarters of Birmingham Municipal Bank.
- 24 Jul 2024
- Over 60 years since he first made his mark with the Cambridge University Jazz Band, Art Themen is still picking up accolades. He received a lifetime achievement award from the Worshipful Company of musicians and was recently shortlisted for Jazz musician of the year in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. His early career took him through a spell with Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, work with contemporary British composers, a long association with Stan Tracey and associations with such American giants as Charlie Rouse, Nat Adderley and Red Rodney – all while working as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon.
- 24 Jul 2024
- The Journeymen are a four-piece band, dedicated to playing the music of Eric Clapton. The Journeymen will take you on a journey through Eric’s extensive 60-year career, from his humble beginnings with The Yardbirds, into his stint with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, continuing with the first Super group, Cream, onto Blind Faith, then Derek and The Dominos and finishing with his solo career. Expect a performance that recaptures the feel and essence of an Eric Clapton concert.
- 25 Jul 2024
- Regulars at the Birmingham Festival, Playing Django are Birmingham-based, with a 15 year residency at La Bastile in the City Centre and the Dark Horse in Moseley. They have now moved out from these, but their music, based on the Hot Club with Django Reinhardt, stays the same.
- 26 Jul 2024
- Bruce Adams has been an irresistible force on the UK jazz scene for over 40 years, an exciting soloist who first came to public notice when a distinguished jury of Buddy Tate, Doc Cheatham and Max Jones voted him Best Trumpet and Outstanding Soloist at the 1982 Holsten Big Band Competition. In the mid-1980s Bruce worked regularly at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival with the likes of Sweets Edison. Warren Vache, Buddy Tate, Al Cohn, Benny Waters, Dave McKenna and a host of other stars from both sides of the Atlantic. In 1986 the Glasgow Jazz Festival recruited Bruce into the Benny Carter Big Band.
- 28 Jul 2024
- In 1994 guitarist Jamie Thyer decided to put together a rhythm section – the Worried Men – with the intention of rehearsing, but little expectation of breaking into the rock scene – too much originality, too much integrity! To their surprise enthusiastic audiences and promoters proved them wrong and 30 years later they have clocked up 4,000 gigs – from pub back room to festival stages. Their live album, Fear and Loathing at the Wunder Bar, opened the way to playing the likes of London’s Marquee and Nottingham’s Rock City alongside Chicken Shack, Wilko Johnson and Jefferson Starship, among many others. Still touring widely in the UK and Ireland, the band continues to excite audiences.
- 28 Jul 2024
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Central Library, High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DZTel:
0121 569 4900West Bromwich
At the heart of Tipitina are powerhouse singer Debbie Jones with her roots in gospel and Justin Randall, quite simply the finest and most exciting New Orleans-style piano player outside of Louisiana. The great Irma Thomas said of Debbie, ‘She has a…
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Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5RJTel:
0121 569 4943Smethwick
The Hot Club of Halifax are a fresh and exciting collective of seasoned musicians offering dynamic & charismatic renditions of songs & tunes from the Django “Gypsy Jazz” repertoire & elsewhere. With doubling the Hot Club Halifax includes two…
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Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5RJTel:
0121 569 4943Smethwick
Bruce Adams has been an irresistible force on the UK jazz scene for over 40 years, an exciting soloist who first came to public notice when a distinguished jury of Buddy Tate, Doc Cheatham and Max Jones voted him Best Trumpet and Outstanding Soloist…
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Oak House Visitor Centre, Oak Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8HJTel:
0121 533 0759West Bromwich
Join us at Oak House grounds for a fantastic afternoon of live music. Outdoor gig if the weather is fine so bring a picnic chair or blanket and a picnic to enjoy.
Sunday 28th July. 2pm
Chick Wren’s Rollin’ River Band
Oak House Museum, Oak Road,…Address
Central Library, High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DZTel:
0121 569 4900West Bromwich
One of the UK’s finest jazz singers, Val Wiseman, born in West Bromwich, began her career over 60 years ago with the West Side Jazzmen. That was a prelude to much greater things, initially with the Second City Jazzmen, then on to national fame with…
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Central Library, High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DZTel:
0121 569 4900West Bromwich
One of the most popular features of the Birmingham Festival, You’re Never Alone with a Uke takes absolute beginners on the instrument and coaches them in learning one tune. Then comes the difficult part – getting a ukulele out of the hands of a…
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Sandwell Museums have a lively programme of events and activities throughout the year for all ages to enjoy!
* We have a fantastic programme of activities for families from school holiday fun to large community events, from historical fun to arts…
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Central Library, High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DZTel:
0121 569 4900West Bromwich
A rising star of the UK music scene, Hannah Brine has been likened to Norah Jones and Carole King. This festival sees her join forces with pianist Dan Whieldon to deliver an exquisite selection of standards, and tasteful covers, which sit…
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Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7ALTel:
02476524524Coventry
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of 'Walking in the…
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Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4ANTel:
01902 572090Wolverhampton
Bollywood Time Machine
Step into the universe of Bollywood Time Machine, where we invite you to embark on a journey through the dynamic decades!
Charismatic host on rotation (including Tommy Sandhu, Noreen Khan or Eshaan Akbar)Vocal performances…Address
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4ANTel:
01902 572090Wolverhampton
Empirical, the astonishing, award-winning UK jazz ensemble, come to NAC as part of their 2024 album tour, marking the release of the acclaimed record Wonder Is The Beginning (on Whirlwind Recordings) in March this year.
The band's line-up,…Address
Symphony Hall, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EATel:
01212896314Birmingham
They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they're tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it's the Horne Section's Hit Show!
"Britain's Funniest Band" (The Guardian) have made…Address
St Peter's Church, Lich Gates, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TSWolverhampton
Immerse yourself in the serene embrace of these popular, atmospheric concerts - where hushed anticipation and spellbinding seasonal music fills the air, and the choir is enveloped in the soft glow of candlelight.
Ex Cathedra perform a seamless…
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Tudor Grange Park, Tudor Grange Park, Solihull, B91 3LUSolihull
Saturday's Line Up -Ronan Keating -Scouting For Girls -The Feeling -The Wailers -A1 -Denise Van Outen Dj set -Isaac Stuart +Special Guest Sunday's Line Up -The Jacksons -Haircut One Hundred -Heaven 17 -Five Star -The Wurzels -T Pau …
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Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQTel:
01217803333Birmingham
THE ELO SHOW – The World's Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O are back on the road in 2024 with a stunning new stage production, featuring a band of amazing musicians complimented by a female string section and playing hit after hit from ELO's…
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St Paul's Birmingham, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, B3 1QZBirmingham
Immerse yourself in the serene embrace of these popular, atmospheric concerts - where hushed anticipation and spellbinding seasonal music fills the air, and the choir is enveloped in the soft glow of candlelight.
Ex Cathedra perform a seamless…
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Millennium Point, Cuzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XGBirmingham
Running Order 1:00pm: Doors Open 1:00 – 3:00pm: Children's disco, bracelet making and glitter tattoo station 1:00 – 2:30pm: VIP meet and greets 3:00 – 4:00pm: Miss America live performance 4:00pm: Event ends Tickets Children £29.95 Children under 3…
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The Marr's Bar, 12 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1TATel:
01905 613336Worcester
Jazz, funk and Latin from some of the West Midlands' finest
Ray Butcher started playing cornet at the age of eight and progressed through brass bands to study classical trumpet at Peter Symonds College in Winchester. Disillusioned with classical…
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Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4ANTel:
01902 572090Wolverhampton
Imogen Ryall Sings the Charles Mingus/Joni Mitchell Songbook. With Julian Nicholas
"Together with her magnificent band, Ryall delivers captivating renditions of 'A Chair In The Sky' and 'The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines' which shines a spotlight on…Address
The Great Barr Hotel, Pear Tree Drive, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6HSTel:
01213571141Great Barr
Step into the groove and join us at the Great Barr Hotel for an unforgettable ABBA Tribute Night! Indulge in a delectable three-course meal, dance the night away to ABBA hits, and let the beats keep you moving with a DJ spinning tunes till late!…
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