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Introduction Welcome to Sutton Coldfield s Month of Music 2018.

Included amongst the regulars and favourites at well-established music venues such as the Station, the Gate and Three Tuns, we have new acts appearing at venues as diverse as Pizza Express and

2 Introduction Welcome to Sutton Coldfield s Month of Music This is the second year we have held the Month of Music, which aims to showcase local talent at local venues throughout the town centre and already it has grown substantially from last year. Included amongst the regulars and favourites at well-established music venues such as the Station, the Gate and Three Tuns, we have new acts appearing at venues as diverse as Pizza Express and Simpson s Gin Bar. Finalists of last year s Sutton Has Musical Talent contest Sally Smith and Dayme, are appearing at The Brewhouse and Kitchen and acclaimed winner Christie Reeves is doing a turn at Quinto Lounge. There s something to suit everyone s taste within the pages of this year s listings, proving that Sutton Coldfield is a great place to be for music lovers in July. Anyone wishing to get involved in July s Month of Music next year, contact me at justine.longmore@suttoncoldfieldtowncentre.co.uk 2

3 Month of Music What s On Saturday 30 June Saturday Fiesta Concert in the park featuring the CBSO 30 June from 1.30pm Boldmere Recreation Field, Sutton Park, Boldmere Gate, Sutton Coldfield B73 6LH Starting a spectacular weekend of music and fun in Sutton Park. Join the world class CBSO in the beautiful surroundings of Sutton Park with a programme ranging from classics to contemporary, Strauss waltzes to Bernstein. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy quality food and drink from a selection of local traders. Cost: Standard box office fee; Child (3-16) and Concession: p box office fee. Infant aged 2 and under FREE. Sunday 1 July Sunday Woodland Family Concert in the Park. SOLD OUT! 1 July, 1030am 5.30pm Boldmere Recreation Field, Sutton Park, Boldmere Gate, Sutton Coldfield B73 6LH The second day of music and fun in Sutton Park with performances by local community choirs. (please note the standard fee of 2 for parking in Sutton Park on Sundays will apply). Sunday Showcase 1 July, 9pm onwards If you are a new or up and coming band and would like to showcase your talents, give us a call on Little Red Corbetts 1 July, 9.30pm onwards A Gate regular, this quartet likes to play stuff that s out of the ordinary but will get you up and dancing! Monday 2 July Monday Club Open Mic Night 2 July, 9pm onwards Tuesday 3 July Open-Mic Night 3 July, 8.30pm onwards All musicians welcome Ben Drummond 3 July, 9pm onwards Award winning Ben Drummond is a flamenco style acoustic guitarist. Original songs and covers. 3

4 Thursday 5 July Pembroke Tenneson 5 July, from 7.30pm Pizza Express, 5-7 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield Lively acoustic guitar, vocals and harmonica on classics from the 60 s to the present. Christie Reeves 5 July, from 7.30pm Quinto Lounge, Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield Sutton Has Musical Talent 2017 winner showcases her new music in the cool, bohemian atmosphere of Quinto. Friday 6 July Jonny Allen 7 July, from 8.30pm Acoustic guitarist providing cover songs old and new. 6 July, 8pm until closing Jager Fridays with DJ Nick 6 July, from 9pm Molloy s, The Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PH DJ Nick takes you through into Saturday morning with the best current chart, RnB and dance. entry 6 July, 9pm until 01.30am Faultline 6 July, 9.30pm onwards A popular blues and soul band and a regular at the Gate. DJ/Karaoke with Nick Inett 6 July, 9.30pm onwards 6 July, 10pm onwards Saturday 7 July Sutton Has Musical Talent Competition 7 July, 10am onwards Bishop s Court, the Parade, Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PA The 2018 finalists for the Sutton Has Musical Talent contest takes place today at Bishop s Court in Sutton Coldfield s Gracechurch Shopping Centre. 4

5 Claret 7 July, from 7.30pm 9pm This band is back by popular demand at the Brewhouse and Kitchen, performing in the beer garden. 7 July, 8pm until closing 7 July, 9pm until 1.30am Undercover Police 7 July, 9.00pm onwards Police tribute band. Junktion 6 7 July, 9.30pm onwards Junktion 6 play a fine mix of Jazz, Funk, Latin and Soul in an aim to make it groovy, moody, funky and different to the usual. Sunday 8 July Sunday Showcase 8 July, 9pm onwards If you are a new or up and coming band and would like to showcase your talents, give us a call on Monday 9 July Monday Club Open Mic Night 9 July, 9pm onwards Tuesday 10 July Open-Mic Night 10 July, 8.30pm onwards All musicians welcome. Freefall 10 July, 9pm onwards A classic covers band with a repertoire from Frank Sinatra to Led Zeppelin. 7 July, 10pm onwards 5

6 Thursday 12 July Tom Andrews 12 July, from 7.30pm Pizza Express, 5-7 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield Great Pizza deserves great company experience it here! to restaurant-goers. Friday 13 July James Morrison in concert with the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra 13 July 8pm Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AB World famous trumpet virtuoso in concert with the award-winning Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra. Cost: 22 from Sutton Town Hall Box Office. 13 July, 8pm until closing Nikki Rous 13 July, from 8.30pm This accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist has been influenced by such diverse artists as Nick Drake, Tori Amos and Skunk Anansie. A very original voice. Jager Fridays with DJ Nick 13 July, from 9pm Molloy s, The Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PH DJ Nick takes you through into Saturday morning with the best current chart, RnB and dance. entry 13 July, 9pm until 01.30am 5 O clock Shadows 13 July, 9.30pm onwards A four-piece band providing live music from across the decades. DJ/Karaoke with Nick Inett 13 July, 9.30pm onwards 13 July, 10pm onwards Saturday 14 July Rowberry-Clarke Project 14 July, 8pm Simpson s Gin Bar, 7a High Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1XH Returning to this venue by popular demand cool vibes at a cool venue! 14 July, 8pm until closing 6

7 14 July, 9pm until 01.30am Suzi and the Backbeats 14 July 9pm onwards Distinctive and versatile, Birmingham-based cover collective band. Johnny Pocket 14 July, 9.30pm onwards This Birmingham based 5-piece is a regular at the Gate back by popular demand. 14 July, 10pm onwards Sunday 15 July Dayme 15 July, from 5pm Dayme are an exciting local young duo (guitar and voice) comprising Aimee Dowell and Dylan Callagham, finalists of the 2017 Sutton Has Musical Talent competition. Sunday Showcase 15 July, 9pm onwards 72 1XS If you are a new or up and coming band and would like to showcase your talents, give us a call on Monday 16 July Monday Club Open Mic Night 16 July, 9pm onwards Tuesday 17 July Open-Mic Night 17 July, 8.30pm onwards All musicians welcome. Goat on a Trolley 17 July, 9pm onwards Dem and Simon are an upcoming acoustic duo originating from Sri Lanka Thursday 19 July Cherry Valentine 19 July, from 7.30pm Pizza Express, 5-7 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield Cherry plays a mixture of pop, rock, ska and Motown covers. to restaurant-goers 7

8 Friday 20 July The Rowberry-Clarke Project 20 July, from 1pm Pizza Express, 5-7 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield Great Pizza deserves great company experience end of the week lunchtime vibes! to restaurant goers The Tina Law Quartet 20 July from 3pm Pizza Express, 5-7 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield This Barbra Streisand tribute band is brought to us by the Birmingham International Jazz and Blues Festival. to restaurant goers BOOM SHAKE THE ROOM 20 July 7.30pm Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AB Its back to the 90 s for this new for summer, end of term disco. Cost: Tickets 10 from the Sutton Town Hall box office (over 18 s only). 20 July, 8pm until closing Acoustic Sunset 20 July, from 8.30pm Birmingham-based acoustic duo playing pop hits from every decade. Jager Fridays with DJ Nick 20 July, from 9pm Molloy s, The Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PH DJ Nick takes you through into Saturday morning with the best current chart, RnB and dance. entry 20 July, 9pm until 01.30am Hard Graft Band 20 July, 9.30pm onwards Classic rock and blues band covers new to the Gate. DJ/Karaoke with Nick Inett 20 July, 9.30pm onwards 20 July, 10pm onwards Live bands every Friday and Saturday contact the venue for details of who s performing tonight. 8

9 Saturday 21 July Jake Leg Jug Band 21 July, 7pm Quinto Lounge, Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield The Jake Leg Jug Band, brought to us by the Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival play authentic sounds of 1920 s and 30 s America Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime and put their own twist on it. Sally Smith 21 July, from 7.30pm Sally Smith is a finalist of the 2017 Sutton Has Musical Talent competition a talented singersongwriter with a soulful voice. 21 July, 8pm until closing 21 July, 9pm until 1.30am The Sidewinders 21 July, 9pm onwards A female fronted covers band playing a range of rock, rock n roll, disco and pop. The Touch 21 July, 9.30pm onwards Pop, rock, reggae and ska. 21 July, 10pm onwards Sunday 22 July New Orleans Jump Band 22 July, 8.30pm onwards A lively Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival booking from Spain. Monday 23 July New Orleans Jump Band 23 July, 7pm onwards Brewhouse and Kitchen 8 Birmingham Road, A lively Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival booking from Spain. Monday Club Open Mic Night 23 July, 9pm onwards 9

10 Tuesday 24 July The Whiskey Brothers 24 July, 7pm Eleon, 2 Maney Corner, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QL Traditional Irish band brought to us by the Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival. to restaurant-goers. Open-Mic Night 25 July, 8.30pm onwards All musicians welcome. Freefall 24 July, 9pm onwards A classic covers band with a repertoire from Frank Sinatra to Led Zeppelin. Wednesday 25 July Julian Stringle and Dave Newton 25 July, 1pm Sutton Coldfield Library, Red Rose Centre, 45 Sutton Coldfield B72 1XX Renowned clarinettist Julian Stringle teams up with jazz pianist Dave Newton in this Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival booking. Thursday 26 July Eureka Jazz Band 26 July, 7pm onwards Panache, First floor, Maney House, Maney Corner, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QL This Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival booking is a traditional live band playing repertoire music from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. to restaurant-goers. King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys 26 July, 7.30pm Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AB Since their debut at the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival in 1987, the band have delivered nearly 6500 performances in 21 countries and tonight are celebrating their 30th anniversary. Cost: 15 from Sutton Town Hall Box Office Ben Drummond 26 July, from 7.30pm Pizza Express, 5-7 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield Award-winning singer/songwriter and professional guitarist Ben Drummond provides the perfect backdrop to your pizza. Cost: Free to restaurant-goers English Jones 26 July, from 8pm The Horse and Jockey, 90 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1LY Sutton Coldfield based 3-piece, English Jones sound is very much big choruses and vocal harmonies. Friday 27 July Bach to Baby Family Concert 27 July, doors open and Concert lasts for about an hour. The Trinity Centre, Church Hill, Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1TF The critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and parents. Outstanding musicians, exhilarating performances, inspiring locations across the UK Cost: 9.00 Blue Silk 27 July, 5pm Bodega, 26 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QG A Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival booking. to restaurant-goers 10

11 27 July, 8pm until closing Steve Linforth 27 July, from 8.30pm Back by popular demand, this Worcester-based singer/guitarist is a regular at B&K. Jager Fridays with DJ N.ick 27 July, from 9pm Molloy s, The Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PH DJ Nick takes you through into Saturday morning with the best current chart, RnB and dance. entry 27 July, 9pm until 1.30am Brit-pop 27 July, 9.30pm onwards DJ/Karaoke with Nick Inett 27 July, 9.30pm onwards 27 July, 10pm onwards Saturday 28 July Tuneless Choir 28 July 10.30am House of Fraser, Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Parade, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PB Sutton s Tuneless Choir will be performing two lively slots to entertain shoppers in this central, newly refurbished department store. Tuns-fest July, 1pm onwards Join us for this popular annual live music event. Line-up includes Gaby K, Prone 2 Madness, The Interpreters, Britpop United, McScraggy and the Suits, Cover Story, The Wild Bush Turkeys, The Mighty Boing, Front Row and Johnny Pocket plus Sutton Has Musical Talent winner. Cost: 9.00 on the door Blue Silk 28 July, 7pm Simpson s Gin Bar, 7a High Street, Sutton Coldfield B72 1XH A Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival booking. 11

12 Amore, My Tribute to Love Andre Rieu s 2018 Maastricht Concert 28 July, 7pm (running time 145 mins) Empire Cinema, Maney Corner, Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QL One of the most popular live acts in the world, the King of the Waltz André Rieu has announced that his 2018 Maastricht concerts will be screened in over 2000 cinemas worldwide across the weekend of 28th 29th July, as he performs his hometown shows this year with a celebration of love. Cost: Adult: July, 8pm until closing 28 July, 9pm until 1.30am The SKAstuds 28 July, 9.30pm onwards 8-piece Birmingham based Ska and Reggae band. 28 July, 10pm onwards Sunday 29 July Amore, My Tribute to Love Andre Rieu s 2018 Maastricht Concert 29 July, 3pm (running time 145 mins) Empire Cinema, Maney Corner, Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QL One of the most popular live acts in the world, the King of the Waltz André Rieu has announced that his 2018 Maastricht concerts will be screened in over 2000 cinemas worldwide across the weekend of 28th 29th July, as he performs his hometown shows this year with a celebration of love. Cost: Adult: Monday 30 July Monday Club Open Mic Night 30 July, from 9pm Tuesday 31 July Tony Skeggs 31 July, from 9pm After 20 years with the Overtures, Tony Skeggs is a regular at Liverpool s Cavern Club and a 60s and 70s music soloist JUNE 2018

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