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A blast of fresh air for a generation

Fairport Convention, formed in 1967, were named after the family home of guitarist Simon Nicol and the place where the band first rehearsed.Read

The show must go on

THE show is Red Hot and Cole, but in an unheated venue the audience could be feeling the chill.Read

Rock talent runs deep in the Townsend family

His big brother, Pete, was lead guitarist for the biggest rock band on the planet in the 1970s and Simon had already lent backing vocals to the hit album Tommy in 1969 at the age of just nine.Read

Buble Fever hits the Beck next week

Ladies, get ready to swoon as Michael Bublé look and sound-alike, Rickie Arthur, brings Buble Fever to the Beck Theatre next week. He told SIBA MATTI more about his tribute to the multi award-winning singer. Read

Johnny Cash Roadshow at the Beck for one night only

The Johnny Cash Roadshow rolls into the Beck Theatre tomorrow (16) for one night only. SIBA MATTI chatted to singer / songwriter Clive John, who plays the 'Man In Black', to find out more about his tribute to the late country music legend. Read

Frankie Valli tribute at the Beck keeps rock 'n' roll alive

Let's Hang On, a stellar tribute to 1960s singing sensations, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, are set to storm the Beck Theatre stage next Wednesday (8). Guitarist Dino Buttarazzi tells SIBA MATTI about the band's mission to 'keep the rock 'n' roll alive'.Read

Win tickets to The Nick Ross Orchestra Big Band show at the Beck!

JOURNEY down memory lane and recapture the sounds of a bygone era as The Nick Ross Orchestra presents an spectacular evening of music and song at the Beck Theatre next Sunday (29).Read

'Music for grown-ups' at the Compass Theatre

Uxbridge Folk Club presents award-winning singer, Chris Wood, at the Compass Theatre on Saturday (May 7). But what is the secret to marking out a successful folk career? JENNY COOMBES got the low-down from the man behind the melodies.Read

Scotland's Joni Mitchell

Scottish singer Emily Smith is touring Britain, bent on putting folk music firmly on the map. She tells SIBA MATTI about her career, ahead of her gig at the Compass Theatre on Monday.Read

PP Arnold's a soul survivor

PP Arnold might not be a household name, but her voice was one that defined one of the most influential eras in popular music, the 1960s. JACK GRIFFITH speaks to the soul songstress about working with Tina Turner and Eric Clapton, and about her current show, showcasing 40 years of graft in the industryRead

Could be greatest day of mania at the Beck

Britain's hottest tribute to Gary, Mark, Howard, Jason and, more recently, Robbie, could well be breaking hearts at the Beck Theatre. SIBA MATTI spoke to lead singer, Lee Cornick, to find out more about the showRead

Aim for fame

A new pop/rock act have their sights set on success, starting with a gig at Barfly in Camden. Ashley James tells SIBA MATTI about the pursuit of fame and fortuneRead

Motown in London town

Motown veterans The Drifters embark on a 52-date UK tour which visits the Beck Theatre on Friday. SIBA MATTI chatted to singer Michael WilliamsRead

Singer craving a relaunch to her pop career

Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Beverley Craven tells POLLY MANSER about life as a mum, her battle with breast cancer and, now that her children are teenagers, the relaunch of her careerRead

Chicago Blues Brothers dish up red hot mix

The volcanic eruption that is The Chicago Blues Brothers Show brings a non-stop cascade of red hot rock and pop pouring from the stage of the Theatre Royal at Windsor this week.Read

Competition hots up to find the best in musical talent

JACK GRIFFITH spoke to some of the borough's top music talent vying to get a spot in the area finals of Live and Unsigned - a competition in which an artist or band will ultimately win a lucrative recording contractRead

Rolling with the punches

For five years, the Bay City Rollers dominated the world pop music charts, arguably becoming even bigger than The Beatles. Lead singer Les McKeown told SIBA MATTI about superstardom, life after 'Rollermania' and facing his demonsRead

A year ago no one knew this rock sensation from Adam

LAURA ROBERTS speaks to musical discovery Adam Burridge about his whirlwind year and the release of his EPRead

Shearwater, The Golden Archipelago

Shearwater, The Golden Archipelago, Matador, February 18Read

REVIEW Field Music, Field Music (Measure)

The Brewis brothers return after a three year hiatus.Read

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