The big gig this week is in the small space of the upstairs room at the Red Lion in the Jewellery Quarter, which is good news because cosy confines mean a great club atmosphere and the music right up close…. Read More ›
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From Ginger to Ken: the week ahead in Midland gigs
There are quite a few rock legends who have done the sensible thing as they have grown older and moved towards the jazz end of things. For some reason drummers are the most likely to take this road. Think Charlie… Read More ›
Andy Hamilton 1918-2012 R.I.P.
Andy Hamilton, musical director to Errol Flynn on his yacht in the Caribbean and the great grandfather of jazz in Birmingham, England, has died at the age of 94. He was awarded the MBE for his services to music in… Read More ›