Blues

Paul Cowley, of Sutton Blues Collective. (pic: Sutton News)

Paul Cowley

Poetry

Julie Boden, poet in residence at Symphony Hall. (pic: Sutton News)

Julie Boden

Jazz

Rebecca Kelly, jazz violinist-vocalist. (pic: Sutton News)

Rebecca Kelly

Rock

Drummer Ian Palmer. (pic: Sutton News)

Ian Palmer

Fine Art

Pop Bang artwork, Ian Cook. (pic: Sutton News)

Pop Bang - Ian Cook

Musical Theatre

Stuart Jones (left) and cast of Shirt & Tie. (pic: Sutton News)

Musical Shirt &  Tie

Classical

Richard Mason, leader of the Emmanuel Choir (pic: Sutton News)

Richard Mason

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Archive for 'Indie & Rock' Category

The Flood

Jul 7th, 2008 by Jon Hickman | 0

[ July 12, 2008; 11:45 am to 12:05 pm. ] Part of an Indie Rock bill all day at Sutton Library, Meeting Room 1

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4 Star Treatment

Jul 7th, 2008 by Jon Hickman | 0

[ July 12, 2008; 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm. ] Part of an Indie Rock bill all day at Sutton Library, Meeting Room 1

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James & Edwards

Jul 7th, 2008 by Jon Hickman | 0

[ July 12, 2008; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Part of an Indie Rock bill all day at Sutton Library, Meeting Room 1

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Marlem

Jul 7th, 2008 by Jon Hickman | 0

[ July 12, 2008; 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm. ] Part of an Indie Rock bill all day at Sutton Library, Meeting Room 1

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Highly Strung

Jul 7th, 2008 by Jon Hickman | 0

[ July 12, 2008; 12:20 pm to 12:50 pm. ] Part of an Indie Rock bill all day at Sutton Library, Meeting Room 1

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Festival Launch Night - High School Reunion

Jul 7th, 2008 by Steve Bradley | 3

[ July 9, 2008; 8:00 pm; ] Our answer to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - two exemplary musicians with very different backgrounds, joining together to produce something magical. Vocalist Natalie is best known for her work with pop group Scooch, who were the UK’s Eurovision representatives in 2007 and who have enjoyed a string of top-ten hits.

Ian was the house drummer [...]

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Ten Days Late

Jul 7th, 2008 by Jon Hickman | 0

[ July 10, 2008; 9:30 pm; ] Ten Days Late, aka Rich Price and Simon Yeates, perform at O’Neill’s in The Parade on Thursday July 10 at 9.30pm. The covers duo are regulars at the pub where they turn out an eclectic, mellow mix of music including Coldplay, Robbie Williams, U2, Tenacious D, John Denver and Craig David.
Admission is free.
Visit www.thirdeyeblind.co.uk

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Jackpike

Jul 4th, 2008 by Steve Bradley | 1

[ July 12, 2008; 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ]

This four-piece “dark rock” band, formed by ex-Plantsbrook and Bishop Walsh pupils, rounds off a top day of live music on The Parade on Saturday July 12, between 4pm and 4.30pm.

They studied at The Birmingham Music Academy for two years and then The London Academy of Music for a year, learning about the music business.

The [...]

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Rock at Wishaw Golf Club

Jul 4th, 2008 by Steve Bradley | 0

[ July 10, 2008; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Live music will be being performed at Wishaw Golf Club, Bulls Lane, Wishaw on Thursday (July 10) at 8pm as part of the Festival. Entrance is free and a number of local musicians will be performing, hosted by the resident trio Grammar School comprising Martin Daley (ex Mike Sheridan & The Nightriders and currently with [...]

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Ben Drummond

Jun 26th, 2008 by Steve Bradley | 1

[ July 12, 2008; 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Emerging Sutton Coldfield star Ben Drummond performs on the Main Stage at 13:30, July 12th.  He has just launched his much-anticipated debut EP in March with a performance at Jools Holland’s nightclub The Jamhouse in  Birmingham.

The self-taught artist, originally from Wednesfield but based in Sutton for the last three years, began playing bass at 12 and has [...]

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