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Gigs
Live music from across the region...
Lilla Vargen The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, Wed 29 September
Originally from Ballymena in Northern Ireland, singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen left home for London to pursue her dream career in music. Boasting a soft, soulful and evocative voice and an impressive 30 million streams - she successfully builds a connection with audiences who have suffered or survived the issues that she explores. Lilla has recently been selected for the Virgin Money Emerging Stars Programme. She will use the bursary to expand her production equipment in preparation for releasing her highly anticipated debut album.
Paloma Faith Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Fri 24 & Sat 25 September
Paloma plays Birmingham in support of fifth studio album Infinite Things. She wrote the majority of the record’s songs pre-pandemic. Then, when the country went
into lockdown, she ripped them up and started again. Considered to be her most confident album to date, the record is being promoted as “a rumination on sickness and loss. It’s about finding your way back to romance within a long-term relationship.”
Tim Burgess
The Subways
Hare & Hounds, Birmingham, Friday 24 September
O2 Institute, Birmingham, Fri 24 September
Last year saw Charlatans frontman Tim release his fifth solo record to date. Described as featuring “wonderfully connective songs of everyday minutiae and universal experience”, I Love The New Sky proved to be a massive hit, further enhancing the reputation of a performer who’s long been admired for his enthusiasm and positivity. He appears at the Hare & Hounds with a live ensemble featuring Daniel O’Sullivan, Thighpaulsandra, Keel Her, and renowned avant-jazz violinist Peter Broderick.
English rock band The Subways have recently undergone a line-up change, after drummer and founding member Josh Morgan announced he was leaving for family reasons. Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper, along with a new drummer, visit Birmingham this month in celebration of the 16th anniversary of debut album Young For Eternity. The band will play the much-loved record in its entirety.
Genesis Utilita Arena Birmingham, Mon 20 - Wed 22 September
Genesis are among the biggest-selling recording artists of all time. The Last Domino? Tour 2021 sees Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford making their first live outing together since 2007. They will be joined on stage by Nic Collins, on drums, and their long-time lead guitar & bass player, Daryl Stuermer. 18 whatsonlive.co.uk
Blossoms O2 Academy, Birmingham, Sat 4 September
Blossoms burst onto the UK music scene following the release of their self-titled debut album in 2016. First single Charlemagne arguably their most popular song to date was named BBC Radio One's track of the day and featured on Spotify's Spotlight On 2016 list. The commercial success extended through to the end of that year, when the single topped the Christmas vinyl chart. After some further topping of charts with 2020 album Foolish Loving Spaces, the boys are out on an autumn tour; hence this O2 Academy stop-off.
