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Grace Jones The Hurricane Tour
More Info Book TicketsMon 19 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
Musical maestro Grace Jones returns to the UK this January with the _Hurricane Tour_. _Hurricane_, the new LP co-produced by Grace herself along with Ivor Guest, has seen Ms Jones collaborate with old friends Sly and Robbie as well as the likes of Brian Eno, for her first studio album in nearly 20 years. The show will see Grace perform tracks from Hurricane, which has firmly positioned Ms Jones back on the music-scape. With jaw dropping and spine tingling hooks and rhythms, _Hurricane_ projects Grace at her most enigmatic. As with everything Grace, expect the unexpected. . . . . .
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Shared - Presented by The Wonder Stuff's Miles Hunt
More Info Book TicketsFri 30 Jan 2009 Town Hall
The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt presents ‘Shared’, an evening of acoustic performances by some of the UK’s finest artists. Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls of The Wonder Stuff, Nick Heyward formerly of Haircut 100, Wayne Hussey of The Mission/Sisters Of Mercy, Roddy Frame of Aztec Camera, Katell Keineg plus more... “Stripping back a great song can easily pull punches on a grander production. Every artist performing at ‘Shared’ has had a great affect on me, not only as a writer/performer myself, but also as a fan and I take it as an honour that they have accepted my invite.” Miles Hunt £19.50
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Michel Legrand and his orchestra with special guest Alison Moyet
More Info Book TicketsMon 2 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall
Michel Legrand has charmed audiences for generations with his music. He is the winner of three Oscars, five Grammy awards, and two Palmes d’Or. He has written the scores for numerous movie classics which include Yentl, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Umbrella’s of Cherbourg. Michel is an accomplished and innovative musician as gifted in the jazz milieu as he is with classical music and is one of the giants of popular song. Accompanying Michel will be the mellifluous Alison Moyet famed for her strong blues voice and award winning music career spanning 26 years; from mainstream pop group YAZOO, to solo artist, and more recently acting in the musical CHICAGO and the play SMALLER both in the West End. Winner of three BRIT awards and Grammy nominee, her latest album THE TURN was released in the UK in 2007 and the US in 2008.
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Teddy Thompson with special guest Tift Merritt
More Info Book TicketsSat 7 Feb 2009 Town Hall
_A Piece of What You Need_ - Thompson's fourth album overall and his third for Verve - is the London-born, New York-based artist's most ambitious and accomplished effort to date, showcasing his formidable vocal, songwriting and guitar talents while venturing into rewarding new musical and lyrical territory. Thompson's trademark blend of catchy songcraft, pensive emotional insight and good-natured black humor is present on such new tunes as In My Arms, What's This?!!, Don't Know What I Was Thinking and the bittersweetly fatalistic Turning the Gun On Myself. The album's effortless pop sensibility is matched by a playful sonic palette that incorporates such aural surprises as the careening brass band on _Can't Sing Straight_ and _One of These Days,_ or the Hitchcockian orchestral rushes that haunt the cinematic _Jonathan's Book._ American singer/songwriter Tift Merritt opens the show with music from her extensive repertoire, including songs from her critically acclaimed album _Tambourine_. £13
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Sharleen Spiteri
More Info Book TicketsSun 8 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall
Sharleen Spiteri, one of the most successful women in British music over the last 25 years, makes her solo debut at Symphony Hall this February - hot on the heels of her solo album ‘Melody’ which went straight into the album charts at No 3, and has already been declared Gold for 100,000 sales. The release of 'Melody' has seen Sharleen back in huge demand with performances on a range of massive UK TV shows from Later with Jools Holland to the Andrew Marr Show, via Graham Norton, The Charlotte Church Show and Transmission. Debut single ‘All The Times I Cried’ received a Neilson award for over 10,000 plays on UK Radio, including a coveted Radio 2 ‘A’ Playlisting. Follow up single ‘Stop I Don’t Love You Anymore’ is also climbing the Airplay Top 20. Sharleen has also performed radio sessions for Radio 2 and Virgin as well as slotting in a triumphant main stage surprise performance at hometown festival T in the Park. She also starred at the recent BBC Proms in the Park, when she performed to over 30,000 people in London’s Hyde Park. Press plaudits include the NME who called Melody ‘a succulent record of Dusty Springfield-isms’. The 2009 tour will see Sharleen perform tracks from Melody for the first time, along with a few Texas classics and, as always with Sharleen, some musical surprises - all delivered by one of the best and most distinctive voices in British music.
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Ray Lamontagne
More Info Book TicketsThu 12 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall
With his remarkable, rough hewn vocals and evocative, finely etched songs, Ray LaMontagne has, in but a few short years, become the rare artist of whom the world waits with to see what each new work will reveal. Now, on his much anticipated third album, the Maine-based singer and songwriter has crafted a warm and welcoming record which unveils heretofore untapped depths of ingenuity and optimism. Touching upon a range of styles and musical setting - spanning pastoral folk, railroad blues, front porch country, and plangent balladry - “GOSSIP IN THE GRAIN” proves to be LaMontagne’s most creative and emotionally expansive collection to date. £19
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An Evening with Barbara Dickson
More Info Book TicketsSat 14 Feb 2009 Town Hall
For over four decades, Barbara Dickson has continued to deliver songs to the public in her own incomparable fashion. As a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressive Olivier award-winning acting career, Barbara Dickson OBE has firmly established herself as one of the most enduring and popular entertainers in Britain today. Globally known for hits which include _Caravans_, _Another Suitcase in Another Hall_ and her chart-topping duet with Elaine Paige, _I Know Him So Well_, Barbara Dickson is also a two-time Olivier Award-winning actress with roles including Anita Braithwaite in TV's Band of Gold and the original Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell's long-running musical Blood Brothers. Barbara Dickson now brings her sensational show to Birmingham providing audiences with a musical treat; as she performs her classic hits, as well as other material in her own inimitable style. '_The chance to hear her sing a personal choice of favourite good songs should not be missed_' *The Times* '_Barbara Dickson shows what true class is all about_' *The Stage* £22.50, £24.50
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Elaine Paige
More Info Book TicketsSun 15 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall
In this special 40th Anniversary celebration Elaine Paige, the first Lady of musical theatre, revisits her award-winning roles as she recaptures her performances in the shows she made famous including _Evita_, _Cats_, _Chess_, _Piaf_ and _Sunset Boulevard_ during the journey through her career since 1968. £27.50, £32.50, £35
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Symphonic Rock with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
More Info Book TicketsFri 20 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall
Following sell-out shows at London's Royal Albert Hall, experience the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing great rock anthems and classic pop tracks, featuring hits by: *Queen, The Moody Blues, The Beatles, Procol Harum, U2, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf and Eric Clapton*
*Nick Davies* conductor *Metro Voices*
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Shelby Lynne plus special guests
More InfoSat 21 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall
This event has been cancelled due to the artist's recording commitments. Please contact the Box Office for information about ticket returns on 0121 780 3333.
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Candi Staton plus guests
More Info Book TicketsSat 21 Feb 2009 Town Hall
Taking on a classic like _That's How Strong My Love Is_, Candi is the equal of such earlier interpreters as O. V. Wright and Otis Redding, and when it comes to singing there really is no higher praise. Her voice manages to combine great strength and vulnerability at the same time. Even at its most desolate or empowered there's a softness to her singing that makes her stand out. Candi always sounds like she's talking to you, confiding in you. She sounds like a friend. £21
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Errol Brown The Farewell Tour, plus guests
More Info Book TicketsThu 26 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall
Errol Brown, one of the first innovators of Brit pop returns to Australia with his distinctive vocal style, which is always packed with soul on delivery, and laminates the lyrical content of each song with a depth of honesty. His songs have stood the test of time and are frequently heard on radio stations, commercials and all good parties! £23, £26
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This is Soul featuring Geno Washington, Jimmy James, PP Arnold & The Ram Jam Band
More Info Book TicketsFri 27 Feb 2009 Town Hall
This is Soul brings together the giants of soul music in one sensational show. Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band are 60s soul legends, famously immortalised in the Dexy’s Midnight Runners song _Geno_. Jimmy James, formerly of The Vagabonds, scored a hit with their cover of _Red Red Wine_, and he brings his own vintage style soul to this line-up. Completing this soul explosion is PP Arnold, whose soulful vocals have graced classic hits such as _Angel of the Morning_ and _First Cut is the Deepest_. £22
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Noah and the Whale plus support
More Info Book TicketsFri 13 Mar 2009 Town Hall
Playing their first gig in 2006, 4-piece folk rock band Noah and the Whale burst onto the scene in 2008 with their huge summer hit 5 Years Time , and their album Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down, which made the UK Top 10 Alubms chart. £12 stalls unreserved standing and circle reserved seating
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America plus support
More Info Book TicketsSat 14 Mar 2009 Town Hall
Due to phenomenal public demand, one of the legendary bands to emerge from the 1970s country-rock scene, America, return to the UK. Hits like _I Need You, Ventura Highway, Don't Cross The River _and_ Sister Golden Hair_ were cornerstones of FM rock radio and their classic greatest hits collection history sold over 4 million copies. In 1972 the classic _A Horse With No Name_ made America a global phenomenon, paving the way for an impressive string of hits that seamlessly assimilated strands of rock, pop, and folk elements into a thrilling musical mix. £32.50
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The Hollies
More Info Book TicketsSun 15 Mar 2009 Symphony Hall
Tony Hicks, Ray Stiles, Peter Howarth, Steve Lauri, Ian Parker and Bobby Elliott. According to a certain Guinness Book of British Hit Singles, throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s, The Hollies had more hit records than The Beatles. From _Just One Look_ and _Bus Stop_ • to their power anthems:- _He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother_ and _Air That I Breathe_ On stage, their five decades of music is, as always, driven by Bobby Elliott’s powerful drumming and led by Tony Hick’s incisive guitar playing, vocals and narrative: the inside story on how The Hollies classic recordings were created, occasionally seasoned with the odd morsel of backstage gossip. The live performance is pure Hollies. Trademark harmonies, coupled with sheer musical prowess - each song spectacularly showcased by its own brilliant lightshow. Cast aside any prejudices that you may have about Rock‘n’Pop being the domain of youngsters, The Hollies still hack it in a major way. £18.50, £25
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Same Difference plus support
More Info Book TicketsWed 18 Mar 2009 Symphony Hall
X Factor finalists and pop sensations Same Difference visit Symphony Hall with a selection of great pop music including their debut single We R One. It is the kind of pop anthem the world has been crying out for since the turn of the millennium. Laden with uplifting hooks and feel good harmonies, Sean and Sarah prove they have certainly graduated the school of reality TV with distinction, and are destined for pop royalty. £23.50
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David Byrne
More Info Book TicketsSun 29 Mar 2009 Symphony Hall
Known as the force behind Talking Heads and later as creator of the highly-regarded record label Luaka Bop, David Byrne performas at Symphony Hall this March. The tour, titled “David Byrne, Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno,” will feature Byrne performing songs from his numerous collaborations with Brian Eno, including tracks from several Talking Heads albums produced by Eno, the pair’s 1981 collaboration My Life in the Bush of Ghosts and their newest collaborative effort, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today. “The live shows will…try to draw a line linking this new material with what we did 30 years ago,” explains Byrne
Please note: There is no support act or interval for this event.
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Jackson Browne- Time The Conqueror Tour No Support
More Info Book TicketsWed 8 Apr 2009 Symphony Hall
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He’s been honored with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2007). At the latter ceremony, Jackson performed his song “Lives In The Balance,” which SHOF notes is, “a fitting example of how his social and political activism has influenced much of his work.” Browne’s latest release, 2008’s Time The Conqueror, is his first set of new material in six years. Accompanying Browne is his band of fifteen years: Kevin McCormick (bass), Mark Goldenberg (guitars), Mauricio Lewak (drums) and Jeff Young (keyboards, backing vocals). They have been with him since 1993’s I’m Alive, playing on Looking East (’96) and The Naked Ride Home (’02).
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Jackson Browne- Time The Conqueror Tour No Support
More Info Book TicketsThu 9 Apr 2009 Symphony Hall
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He’s been honored with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2007). At the latter ceremony, Jackson performed his song “Lives In The Balance,” which SHOF notes is, “a fitting example of how his social and political activism has influenced much of his work.” Browne’s latest release, 2008’s Time The Conqueror, is his first set of new material in six years. Accompanying Browne is his band of fifteen years: Kevin McCormick (bass), Mark Goldenberg (guitars), Mauricio Lewak (drums) and Jeff Young (keyboards, backing vocals). They have been with him since 1993’s I’m Alive, playing on Looking East (’96) and The Naked Ride Home (’02).
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