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Blues on the menu for Popa's Robin gigBlues on the menu for Popa's Robin gig
10:38am Thu 8 May 08
BORN the son of a New York sweet shop owner, Popa Chubby mixes up the blues with funk, pop and hip hop.

Grab a table
3:40pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
Tables are still available for a sale at St Paul's Church in Blackheath on Saturday May 17.

Ruskin pottery
3:38pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
Haden Hill Historical Society will meet on Wednesday May 14 for a talk by Emma Cooke, curator of Sandwell museums, on Ruskin pottery.

Mini market
3:35pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
Bargains will be up for grabs at a mini market at Lawrence Lane Methodist Church in Old Hill, on Saturday May 10 from 10.30am till 1pm.

Explore angels
3:33pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
Inquisitive residents can explore the nature of angels at a special session today, Thursday (May 8).

Tropical taste
3:29pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
A Caribbean-themed evening will take place at Halesowen Parish Church on Saturday May 10 starting at 7.30pm.

Anniversary date
3:18pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
Two Gates Ragged School Chapel is celebrating its 141st anniversary this Sunday, May 11, with a service including entertainment from the Two Gates Lady Singers.

Bid to sing at Kinver venue
10:17am Wednesday 7th May 2008
PEOPLE with a passion for music can bid for a place alongside rockers Gunn Runner at an event in Kinver.

Wolvo set for a full NelsonWolvo set for a full Nelson
10:36am Thu 1 May 08
LEGENDARY musician Willie Nelson has been winning awards and selling records by the millions for decades.

Tribute gigs
3:36pm Wednesday 30th April 2008
Younger versions of Blur, Radiohead and Robbie Williams will grace the stage when Halesowen students host two musical tribute nights.

Summer sparkler
3:35pm Wednesday 30th April 2008
Halesowen theatre group Startime Variety is getting ready to tread the boards for its summer show Journey to Victory at the Cornbow Hall from Wednesday July 2 to Saturday July 5.

Near the knuckle... but darkly hilarious
3:27pm Wednesday 30th April 2008
Frankie Boyle, Wolverhampton Civic Hall, Sunday April 27 When comedian Russell Howard says fellow comic Frankie Boyle's act is near the knuckle you'd expect to be in for a bumpy ride.

What's on Around The Area
3:40pm Friday 25th April 2008
Thursday April 24 Open Acoustic Night - The Longlands, Stourbridge Jam Night - The Moorings Tavern, Stourbridge Acoustic Open Night - Benjamin's, Halesowen Roge David - The Little Chop House, Colley Gate Comedy with Dave Dinsdale - The Holly Bush, Cradley Heath Kyrbgrinder, You and What Army plus Tundra - Civic Bar, Wolverhampton Comedy Night feat. Tony Law, Susan Murray, Kevin Hampson plus Rob Hitchmough - Little Civic, Wolverhampton The Razorbacks, The Clouds, Drag plus The Mallory Heart - Bar Academy, Birmingham Playhouse Disney Live - NIA, Birmingham Insanity Project - JB's, Dudley Weak 13 - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge Packers - Old Joint Stock, Birmingham David Celia - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge Acoustic Brew feat. Dan Haynes, The Lazy Lizards, Adam Daly and Laura Wood plus Marina Del Ray - Cellar Bar, Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge Smokie plus Jon Roniger - Robin 2, Bilston Soundations plus Hitsville - The Thorns Inn, Quarry Bank Rats In The Kitchen - Indulgence Night Club, Quarry Bank Friday April 25 The Dark Blue Boogaloo feat. The Traits plus Raging Angel - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge Acoustic Open Night with Brian Clee - Eagle and Spur, Cookley Rhythm Beat 30+ - Benjamin's, Halesowen Buddies - Labour Club, Quarry Bank Black Country Rock - The Maverick, Amblecote iForward Russia, Errors plus Grammatics - Barfly, Birmingham Tom Sawyer - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge Bjork - Civic Hall, Wolverhampton Mindless Self Indulgence - Carling Academy, Birmingham Old Ions feat. Apollomy, The Hoop Group plus Sick City Club - Bar Academy, Birmingham Playhouse Disney Live - NIA, Birmingham Fred Zeppelin - The Marrs Bar, Worcester The ELO Experience - Robin 2, Bilston The Whiskey Syndicate - Little Civic, Wolverhampton Black Country Evening with Tommy Mundon, Marlene plus Bev Pegg - Sunfield, Clent Blackheart - Woodman Folk Club, Ashwood Marina, Kingswinford Packers - Old Joint Stock, Birmingham The 2 Tonics - The Mitre, Stourbridge Saturday April 26 Permission To Rock - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge Willow - The Windmill, Lye Ollie - The Maverick, Amblecote Tom McRae and The Hotel Cafe, Cary Brothers, Catherine Feeny, Brian Wright, Jim Bianco plus Creg Laswell - The Barfly, Birmingham Big Al - Labour Club, Quarry Bank Playhouse Disney Live - NIA, Birmingham Desperado - JB's, Dudley Antartic Monkey - Roadhouse, Merry Hill Juicy Lucy - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge The Jamm plus The Kounterfeit Kinks - Robin 2, Bilston You And What Army, The Daniels, Oncoming Traffic, Mezzotonic, Million Empire, Junkyard Morning, The Monotones plus Media Box - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton Gehanna, All Hail The Ruin plus Silence at Sundown - Little Civic, Wolverhampton The Love Affair, Kid Captain, Grand Union Revival plus Disco Contenders - Carling Academy, Birmingham Sunday April 27 Relight Your Fire 30+ - Labour Club, Colley Gate Smarty's 30+ - The Kingfisher, Wall Heath Original Music Extravaganza - Holly Bush, Cradley Heath Silver Creek Country Band - Nags Head, Wordsley Open Acoustic Night - The Longlands Tavern, Stourbridge Darren D Davidson - Labour Club, Quarry Bank The Ultimate Boy Band - The Thorns Inn, Quarry Bank Frankie Boyle - Civic Hall, Wolverhampton Hal Ketchum - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton Gundogs, 93 Million Miles from The Sun plus Maycomb - Little Civic, Wolverhampton Playhouse Disney Live - NIA, Birmingham Sonarta Arctica plus Pagans Mind - JB's, Dudley The Duke and The Doctor - Bar Risa, Birmingham Eddy Morton - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge Are You Experienced plus The Vaseline Rats - Robin 2, Bilston Monday April 28 Open Mic Night - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge Band Showcase Night - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge Teddy Thompson - Little Civic, Wolverhampton KFFM Live feat. Porpoise plus Mr Owens - Cellar Bar, Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge Tuesday April 29 Folk Night - The Plough Inn, Wollaston Open Acoustic - The Windmill, Lye Open Mic Night - The Britannia Inn, Wollaston >b>David Essex - Civic Hall, Wolverhampton Alabama 3 - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton Rosalita - Little Civic, Wolverhampton Il Nino, Forever Never plus Die So Fluid - Carling Academy, Birmingham Envy and Other Sins plus Deluka - Barfly, Birmingham Sophie Vilcins plus Hannah Cunningham - Barber Institute, Birmingham, 1.10pm start Unsigned Showcase feat. Showdown City, Telegramme, Diamond Lil, Seven Day Weekend plus Copius - Robin 2, Bilston Wednesday April 30 Move to The Rhythm, Dance to The Beat 30+ Event - The Whittington Inn, Kinver Jam Night - The Maverick, Amblecote Noise Pollution - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge Open Mic Night with Simon and Lee from Voodoo - The Church Tavern, Quarry Bank Random Conflict, All Hail The Storm, Devil Cried Mercy, Silence at Sundown plus Blind Ignorance - Little Civic, Wolverhampton Yelps, Shy Shout Shouts plus Everett - Bar Academy, Birmingham Unsigned Talent Live - Carling Academy, Birmingham The Australian Pink Floyd Show - NIA, Birmingham From Me to 3792 - Old Joint Stock, Birmingham The Peter Donegan Band - Robin 2, Bilston Thursday May 1 Open Acoustic Night - The Longlands, Stourbridge.

Synopsis raedy to rock the park
11:01am Thursday 24th April 2008
ROCKERS Synopsis are among many Black Country acts getting set for a major outdoor music event in Stourbridge.

Spring bargains
12:40pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Tombola, bric-a-brac and refreshments are on offer when a Halesowen church hosts its spring fair this Saturday, April 26.

Jazz night
12:36pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
The New Georgia Jazz Band will play at Halesowen Cricket Club on Sunday April 27.

Nearly new toys on sale
12:22pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Bargain hunters could be in for a treat when a Halesowen charity holds a sale.

Town back to Middle AgesTown back to Middle Ages
12:19pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Shoppers visiting Halesowen can step back in time with medieval re-enactments taking place in the town centre.

Choir goes local and live in Wollaston
12:07pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
A WOLLASTON Church is to host an event bringing together young voices with an internationally recognised musician.

Rockers return to pay their dues
10:36am Wednesday 23rd April 2008
A STOURBRIDGE rock venue is set to play host to an underground band who are returning to their roots.

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