What's On — Rock And Pop events

• An Evening with Barbara Dickson  

  Sat 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
  
  
  

• Elaine Paige  

  Sun 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
  
  
  

• Symphonic Rock with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra  

  Fri 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*
  
  

• Shelby Lynne plus special guests  

  Cancelled

  Sat 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.
  
  
  

• Errol Brown The Farewell Tour, plus guests 

  Thu 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
  
  
  

• The Hollies  

  Sun 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
  
  
  

• David Byrne  

  Sun 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
  
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• Jackson Browne- Time The Conqueror Tour No Support 

  Wed 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).
  
  
  

• Jackson Browne- Time The Conqueror Tour No Support 

  Thu 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).
  
  
  

• A Night At The Theatre With Asia  

  Tue 21 Apr 2009 Town Hall

  
  
  
  

• Nick Lowe plus support  

  Thu 14 May 2009 Symphony Hall

  Somewhere in London a musician lives who carries the keys to the musical kingdom. In his Technicolor sonic scope are all kinds of sounds, from rock to country to soul to pop. Nothing is off limits, as long as it has a groove and goodness based in reality. The musician has been performing for 40 years, but is as fresh today as the first time he stepped on stage. There are no tricks or short cuts here. Far from it. His songs are as solid as the earth, yet carry no lingering hype or heaviness. The musician is Nick Lowe, the headmaster of British rock, and his new album, At My Age, is such a cause for certain celebration that fans and neophytes alike should mark its release as a date to remember.
  
  
  

• Leon Jackson  

  Mon 25 May 2009 Symphony Hall

  He triumphed on The X Factor and smashed straight in at No.1 with his first single, ‘When You Believe’. After releasing his second top 5 single, ‘Don’t Call This Love’ Leon Jackson is about to unveil his highly anticipated debut album ‘Right Now’. “I can’t wait just to get out there and start performing again,” says Leon. “After The X Factor ended all I’ve been doing is working non-stop on this album. It’s taken time and a lot of people probably thought I’d disappeared but the truth is this is my first album. It was important to spend time getting it right, getting it to be the album I wanted it to be. I’ve learnt so much in the past year, I’ve been writing songs and getting totally immersed in the music. I’m so proud of this.”
  
  
  

• Dominic Kirwan In Concert  

  Fri 29 May 2009 Town Hall

  
  
  
  

• Neil Sedaka  

  Wed 1 Jul 2009 Symphony Hall

  The history of Rock N’ Roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka. For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time. The accolades showered on Neil Sedaka have been numerous. Among the honors he has received, Sedaka has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, has had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With a career spanning six decades, a rare feat in the entertainment world, Sedaka never ceases to amaze. He shows no signs of slowing down. Neil has appeared on FOX’s hit television show _American Idol_, as a guest judge - in which Clay Aiken would perform Neil’s Solitaire, which saw an inevitable release, reaching No 4 on the Hot 100 Singles chart, and was one of the Top Selling Singles of 2004. £42.50, £38.50
  
  
  

• Gilbert O'Sullivan - no support  

  Sun 25 Oct 2009 Symphony Hall

  A huge star in the seventies, Gilbert O’Sullivan had numerous successful albums and singles including Alone Again (Naturally) which spent six weeks at no 1 in the US. He has continued to make music and, flying in the face of the fashion for other artists of his era, he has refused to be drawn into the world of nostalgia package tours, reality TV shows and the world of celebrity. Recently his music has been heard in films and TV shows such as The Virgin Suicides, The Simpsons and Life On Mars.
  
  
  

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