Recent Event Highlights: Rammstein like it hot at LG concert, Yeah Yeah Yeahs attack with live Blitz, Master of shock rock Alice Cooper at the Civic, Star Carr does not offend in city show, Bill Bailey’s musical cocktail proves potent, Review: The Proclaimers live, and 55 more...
Created by mnadigital on Apr 22, 2009
Last updated: 03/11/10 at 04:47 PM
If ever a band summed up the phrase “never say die” it’s five-piece young heavy rockers Heaven’s Basement.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2010/03/08/johnny-saves-the-day-for-heavens-basement/
There may only be one surviving member of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic 1970s line-up but the seven musicians who took to the stage at the LG Arena are keeping the Southern rock flame burning.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2010/03/05/lynyrd-skynyrd-concert-review-lg-arena-birmingham/
They will forever more be associated with their 1986 hit The Final Countdown but Europe were keen to highlight in Birmingham last night how they have transformed themselves into a leaner, meaner rockin’ machine.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2010/02/20/joey-kicks-up-a-tempest-with-europe-in-birmingham/
There may have been a winter chill outside but Birmingham’s LG Arena was turned into a furnace inside as German rockers Rammstein made an explosive return to the Midlands.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2010/02/04/rammstein-like-it-hot-at-lg-concert/
Midlands rockers The Quireboys and Wolfsbane turned the clock back 20 years as they recreated a piece of rock 'n' roll history at JB's in Dudley.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/12/14/party-time-with-spike-and-the-boys/
Rather than drawing solely upon the new material for the bulk of their Birmingham show, Yeah Yeah Yeahs treated the sell out crowd to a mix of old favourites and recent hits.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/12/10/yeah-yeah-yeahs-attack-with-live-blitz/
You can guillotine him, poison him, hang him and spike him, but Alice Cooper keeps coming back.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/12/02/alice-the-master-of-shock-rock-at-civic/
Stewart Lee's stand-up routine for this show was firmly rooted in the West Midlands.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/26/laughs-with-old-pal-stewart-lee/
Multiple award-winning Ricky Gervais kicked off a three-date stint at Birmingham's NIA last night, as part of the funnyman's latest tour - Science.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/26/ricky-gervais-masters-science-of-laughs/
But Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) was back on track in glorious fashion with a magical performance which served to remind us just what a wonderful artist we have been missing for the last 33 years.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/24/stars-glorious-return-as-cat-is-back/
Concert review: There's no doubting that Sheffield lads Arctic Monkeys have made it big, but no matter how long they grow their hair, and despite their mature and mellow new sound, they will always be remembered for those witty tales of suburbia.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/21/arctic-monkeys-have-witty-lyrics-but-no-repartee/
Exactly twenty-nine years ago this week, prog rock supergroup Yes courted controversy at Birmingham Odeon by fielding another singer in the place of the band's beloved Jon Anderson. Last night they were at it again.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/17/tribute-to-stand-in-as-he-nails-yes-classics/
On the third night of Deep Purple's UK tour, 64-year-old barefoot frontman Ian Gillan belted out hits and rarities at the LG Arena.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/16/purple-reign-again-at-the-lg-arena/
Relentless touring is paying off for Florida rockers Shinedown as they packed out the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/11/elite-performance-from-shinedown-at-wulfrun/
Concert review: Fresh from the backlash of his ill-advised joke about wounded soldiers, Jimmy Carr walked on stage to rapturous applause.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/09/star-carr-does-not-offend-in-city-show/
Concert review: Stand-up king and musician Bill Bailey promised a musical bonanza in Birmingham, taking the audience on an enjoyably educational journey.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/09/bill-baileys-musical-cocktail-proves-potent/
Midlands legends UB40 returned to their roots as they staged an intimate one-off concert to help raise money for a threatened Birmingham pub.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/04/ub40-raise-the-roof-for-threatened-birmingham-pub/
Gotthard must be one one of heavy rock's best kept secrets here in the UK. They regularly play the arenas of Europe. Here, however, they opened the British leg of their Need To Believe tour last night at the more modest JB's in Dudley.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/11/03/the-secrets-out-as-gotthard-rule-jbs/
In his own words, it was a mad show, but to Marc Almond's adoring fans it was an unforgettable night.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/30/review-audience-overjoyed-at-marcs-madness/
Those who know Perrier-award winning comedian Milton Jones's work from his radio shows, stand up tours or TV appearances will be well aware he is the king of the one liners.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/30/fans-are-reeled-in-by-pace-of-milton-jones/
The fans got a rare chance to see bearded rock legends ZZ Top up close when they played the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/28/midlands-fans-give-zz-top-all-their-lovin/
Not many cocksure young comedians would swap a cushy job on TV to go back to stand-up.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/27/review-simon-amstell-targets-himself/
"Can we stand up?", jokingly asked a man on the end of our row. As if anyone could keep to their seats with the glorious melodies and pumping rhythms of Craig and Charlie Reid soaring to the rafters.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/27/review-the-proclaimers-live/
Singer-songwriter Richard Hawley’s rise from indie music bit part player to solo star in his own right continued with a superb performance at Birmingham Town Hall last night.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/10/08/hawley-finding-solo-success/
They were an iconic 1980s British pop band - and they showed they were not 'Too Shy' to make a comeback with a gig in the Black Country.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/09/26/kajagoogoo-not-too-shy-at-the-robin/
It could have been something from seventies sitcom Are You Being Served?
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/09/10/ocean-colour-scene-serve-up-a-treat/
Legendary crooner Engelbert Humperdinck proved he still knows how to wow a crowd.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/09/07/crooner-engelbert-so-slick/
Photos and review of rock band Thunder in concert at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Friday night.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/07/11/veterans-thunder-rock-the-civic/
It was back to basics as Jon Anderson, the voice behind multi-million selling progressive rock giants Yes, took to the stage at the Robin 2 in Bilston.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/07/04/yes-jon-still-is-the-voice/
Quick-fire comedian Jimmy Carr returned to Wolverhampton's Civic Hall for the fourth time in just seven months - and once more kept a packed audience laughing for hours.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/27/risque-carr-in-gags-on-jackson/
Lets get the basics out of the way first. This is Paul Weller; sincerity, sweat and songwriting come as standard.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/27/weller-delights-wild-wood-chase-crowd/
Torrential rain proved welcome relief for the hundreds of Pendulum fans who emerged deliriously hot after last night's gig.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/27/rockers-pendulumin-festival-warm-up/
Pictures from Boyzone's concert at Birmingham's NIA which is part of their Better 09 tour.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/16/boyzone-at-the-nia-pictures/
Pictures from Boyzone's concert at Birmingham's NIA which is part of their Better 09 tour.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/16/boyzone-at-the-nia-pictures/
Some may call it the Devil’s music, but the sun shone for three days as thousands of fans descended on Castle Donington to worship at the spiritual home of heavy metal.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/15/the-sun-shines-on-download-rockers/
Oh what a circus, oh what a show. Take That rolled into town with a lavish spectacle that was the top of the big tops, writes Maria Cusine.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/09/take-that-concert-is-greatest-day-for-fans/
Exactly a week after they supported Nickelback at the NIA, Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry were back in the Midlands to put on an electrifying performance at a sold-out JB's in Dudley.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/03/black-stone-cherry-review/
Observant fans will have seen notices around the Civic Hall informing them that Manic Street Preachers would play two sets last night.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/02/manics-classy-double-bill/
Rock fans descended on JB’s in Dudley to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Z Rock festival.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/01/john-well-worth-the-waite/
Just eight months after they rocked the LG Arena, Nickelback were back in Birmingham but this time at the NIA.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/27/nickelback-back-and-its-a-blast/
Recently reformed rockers Ned's Atomic Dustbin returned to their home ground to play a 21st anniversary sell-out show in front of excited fans.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/25/neds-gig-proves-to-be-explosive/
Sexy, sultry and oozing class, former Destiny's Child star Beyonce delivered a stunning performance for a packed-out Birmingham NIA.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/25/crowd-crazy-in-love-of-bootylicious-beyonce/
There was a real family atmosphere as veteran Midlands rocker Bob Catley brought his solo acoustic tour to Wolverhampton.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/25/bobs-acoustic-show-is-a-family-affair/
The sold-out signs were up as heavy rockers Heaven's Basement took to the stage at the Little Civic last night, but singer Richie Hevanz still had a scowl on his face.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/15/rockin-on-heavens-door/
Fans young and old packed Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall for the return of heavy metal legends Saxon, with support acts Doro and Sweet Savage.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/06/saxon-play-the-generation-game/
They say that if you visit Australia, you will only see one rock band's logo emblazened on the T-shirts of our Antipodean cousins. Only one band stands out in the hours of radio play. There is even a Melbourne street named after them.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/24/hells-bells-acdc-are-back/
Pictures of veteran rockers AC/DC performing at the NEC's LG Arena.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/24/acdc-at-the-nec-pictures/
Pictures of veteran rockers AC/DC performing at Birmingham NEC's LG Arena.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/24/acdc-at-the-nec-pictures/
Brave opera singer Russell Watson continued his comeback from a brain tumour with a triumphant concert in Birmingham.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/24/audience-loves-russell-watson/
Pictures of McFly and their fans at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall.
http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/22/mcfly-and-fans-at-the-civic/
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