by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Formed 15 years ago by Sarah, one of the finest voices on the scene, and songwriter Nick Lyndon, the Sarah Warren Band is steeped in the bluesy country rock that never goes away. In 2022 the band re-formed, with only Sarah and Nick remaining, and the new band is...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
An up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Birmingham, Sean Duggan played his first gig in a crowded pub at the age of 14 and has carried on the same way. With a full, mainly local date sheet, he commands an enthusiastic following and this year makes his Birmingham Jazz...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Second City Sound is the only female barbershop and show chorus in Birmingham. Formed by Olive Ryder with a couple of friends in her front room in 1990, it’s now a registered charitable organisation raising funds for good causes whilst inviting women from around...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
An all-star trio comprising singer/guitarist Denny Ilett, tenor sax star Art Themen and bassist Tom Clarke-Hill, Shanghai Hustle will be seen out of about during the festival, with Sinatra-style vocals, exciting improvisations and a touch of the 1930s. Catch...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
In a 25-year professional career Tina Law has performed in top theatres, night clubs and cruise ships, supporting such big names as Tom O’Connor, Jim Davidson and Freddie Starr. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American Songbook to classic standards and big band...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
‘If you haven’t heard of The Upsiders, then why the hell not?’ – Neil Wilkes, 96.2 Touch FM The Upsiders are fun personified. Having met at university, The Upsiders are friends who just want to invite you along to their party. Never boxed in by musical style or genre,...
