Music feed - This Is Staffordshire

Take note of tribute night

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

MUSICIAN Chuck Micallef, above, will play at the first in a series of concerts to be held in memory of his wife.

Following the success...

Chart Choice with Simon Morykin

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

IT SEEMS the world is starting to gather pace again following the slow-down we've experienced over the past 12 months.

And the same can be...

Feast of top jazz pays tribute to the 'Guvnor'

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

A TRIBUTE concert to the late Tommy Burton takes place at Norton Cricket Club in Community Drive in Smallthorne.

Tommy's String associates...

Maturity is key to young pianist's talent

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

AFTER wowing audiences at the Forum Theatre young pianist Benjamin Grosvenor returns to Hanley for a programme of Kapustin, Liszt, Chopin and...

Folk Scene with Eric Cox

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

THERE are a number of concerts this week with something for everyone.

On Wednesday, The New Vic, in Basford, has another terrific night in...

Whirling like an Irish Dervish

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

They may have lost out to Serbia in the 2007 Eurovision song contest, but the traditional sound of Irish contestants Dervish goes from strength to...

Gig Guide with Lyndsey Oliver

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

TONIGHT sees The Sugarmill welcome back The Setup, a brilliant four piece who have made an impact on the scene with their roots in Staffordshire....

Touch of Class with Liz Rowley

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:59:08 GMT

THE lunchtime concerts at St Paul's Church, Newcastle, continue this Tuesday with a performance by Keele University finalists at 12.30pm. Admission...

Simon says it's not schmaltzy but Fab

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT

FANS of Absolutely Fabulous are in for a treat thanks to Opera della Luna's striking interpretation of Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus.

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Chart Choice with Paul Fairclough

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

WELCOME to this week's music column from Signal 2. Here we give you the opportunity to find out about new albums that are out or about to be...

Talented players show their pluck

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

EVEN if it wasn't celebrating 40 magical years, the Stoke-on-Trent Festival would have a lot to shout about.

Over the last four decades...

Gig Guide with Lyndsey Oliver

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

LOCAL threesome Silent Call are an indie rock band who will be headlining The Sugarmill tonight. Their debut EP Telling Tales is currently...

Touch of Class with Liz Rowley

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

THE Primrose Piano Quartet and violinist Clara Biss arrive at Keele University on Wednesday to perform as part of Concerts At Keele's 39th season....

Folk Scene with Eric Cox

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

THIS week gets off to a great start with a rearranged house concert at the home of Graham and Vanya Anderson at Pool Hall farm in Rushton Spencer,...

Golf: Wilson to represent England at world championship

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:03:00 GMT

A LOCAL golfer who has been deaf since birth has been selected to play in a major event.

Gig Guide with Lyndsey Oliver

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

PUNK/GRUNGE threesome The Smears play The Alsager Arms in Alsager tonight as part of their Hell Hath No Fury Tour.

The ladies have built...

Tipping the scales in Simon's favour

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

Simon Callaghan

The aspiring pianist makes a welcome return to Newcastle next weekend to perform Schumann's Piano Concerto with the North...

Your chance to vote for singing sensation

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

CLONTER Opera Theatre in Swettenham Heath, Congleton, is giving you the chance to hear the stars of the future next Saturday night when promising...

Folk Scene with Eric Cox

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

THERE have been some excellent concerts in January at The Potteries Club, where David Campbell was the guest, at The Cuckoo's Nest in Leek which...

Touch of Class with Liz Rowley

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT

PIANIST Martin Helmchen takes centre stage at the Victoria Hall next Friday night when he joins the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra for a...