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Tonight, the queue for tickets at the LG Arena, was incredibly long, despite the box office being fully staffed. Needless to say this meant I only got tosee the final couple of songs by Drake; however, he had obviously won overthe crowd as most people were up and dancing. |
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Symphony Hall is full tonight, every seat taken downstairs and a fair few upstairs as well. A major star who grew up in Birmingham, Joan Armatrading has attracted a mixed audience -- a range of ages, Brummies there to welcome her home, lots of lesbians (Joan's always had a strong lesbian following). Many are obviously keen fans -- clutching t-shirts, posters and CDs as they take their seats. |
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For Bad Company’s reunion tour they have enlisted the help of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and his side project as their support act. A well considered move, in my opinion, and certainly encourages me to make the effort to get to the LG Arena early. |
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Being a big John Mayer fan for a long time it was a great pleasure to be able to finally get to one of his gigs. The anticipation had set in earlier in the day and I was "up for it". Awesome seats, 3rd row middle balcony gave a great view of the stage. I've never sat down at a gig but I was liking the feeling of a Roman Emperor at the Colosseum (in my strange fantasy world). A great night was to be had. |
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There is nothing better than good old knees up and a boogie-woogie on the piano to celebrate Christmas, 2009. Jools Holland recently brought his Rhythm and Blues orchestra to the Birmingham NIA and they didn't fail to disappoint. The show is well known to be an annual event amongst fans. Jools is renowned for his New Orleans bopping elegancy and I was excited to witness how the orchestra would collaborate along side him. |
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If an artist is going to tour why co-headline? As excellent as both these gentlemen and their support were on the night it still leaves the questions of why? and what for? If the idea tonight was to give two sets of musicians' fans just a taster of the others output then it was objective achieved because it felt as if we didn't get enough of either Ian Broudie or James Walsh in the end. |
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The Jonas Brothers.. Stars of two Disney TV shows (JONAS and Jonas Brothers :Living The Dream), two number one albums, two covers of Rolling Stone magazine and, as well as all of that, The Jonas Brothers have stared in hit movie Camp Rock (with Camp Rock2 in the pipe line). All of which we were reminded of by band during the almost sold out show at the LG Arena. |
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Isn’t it strange how the nights you’re not overly excited about are always the ones that knock you sideways and imprint strong memories that you know will stay with you forever. Well that is exactly what happened at this gig and god I love it when that happens. |
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Although not the packed-out ‘event’ that I’m used to expecting from local DJs and promoters Colour, the World of Fox album launch/Commercially Inviable label showcase was still a success. Each of the acts delivered a unique, warm set to the appreciative crowd of friends and admirers and it was clear that everyone was enjoying themselves. It helped that tonight’s line-up were playing at the Victoria, on a stage awash with candlelight and silk flowers. |
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Symphony Hall is almost sold out tonight -- 1600 people, says one of the ushers. Only the top balcony has spaces. The audience is about evenly divided between male and female. I see a few children but otherwise virtually everyone is in the 50 - 70 year old range. |
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Due to such a palaver about getting a wristband and prepaid tickets at the MEN, I missed tonight’s performance by Mew. However, there was no way that I was going to miss Jane’s Addiction, particularly as Eric Avery is back, completing the original line-up not seen on these shores since 1991... |
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Jeff Beck seems quite laid back and unassuming for a guitar god, but despite this and against the wealth of talent in his band, he cuts an imposing figure and you know that this is his show. Even the stage lay out seemed to emphasise this with bass drums and keyboards laid out in a rhythm section format very much to the right of the stage leaving a wide open space for the guitarist to exploit. |
