Eddy ready for Wolvo show
12:56pm Sunday 6th July 2008
EDDY Grant has been making music for four decades after overcoming serious illness just as his career was taking off.
The regge icon hit the big time with his band The Equals, whose tune Baby Come Back became a huge hit.
Despite being teetotal and a staunch vegetarian, Grant succumbed to the pressures of his success and suffered the heart attack aged just 23.
He recovered to become a world-wide star known not just as a musician and songwriter but also for his commitment to developing new talent plus mastering the business side of the music industry.
Now aged 60, Grant is back on the road for a world tour to promote his latest album, Reparation, he will be on stage at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall on Saturday July 5.
Listings
Thursday June 26
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.
Summer Comedy Club feat. Ivor Dembina plus Stan Stanley - Little Civic, Wolverhampton.
Will Killeen - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
Hell Cat - JB's, Dudley.
Mystery Jets plus Regards - Barfly, Birmingham.
The Memory of Water - Old Joint Stock, Birmingham.
Skaville UK feat. Rhoda Dakar plus Jenny Bellestar - Robin 2, Bilston.
The Wild Ones, Two plus Blind Stagger - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
Friday June 27
BSN 420, Dan Haynes plus The Sibling Rivalry - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
Rhythm Beat 30+ - Benjamin's, Halesowen.
Buddy Guy - Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Sick City Club, 51 Breaks, The Siege plus The Getaways - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
AFD Shift, Martyr De Mona plus D-tox - Barfly, Birmingham.
Ollie Hughes - Arizona Crossing, Kingswinford.
The Memory of Water - Old Joint Stock, Birmingham.
John Coghlan's Quo plus Mars Bonfire - Robin 2, Bilston.
Driver - The Maverick, Amblecote.
Singers Night - The Woodman Folk Club, Kingswinford.
Hotpants Romance, Ted Chippington, Pubic Fringe, Amy Pennigton, Bobby and Matty, Long Lost Frank plus Northern Soul Disco - The Patrick Kavanagh, Birmingham.
Saturday June 28
Phantom - The Windmill, Lye.
Massed Choirs Concert - Town Hall, Birmingham.
London Concert Orchestra - Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Dave Donovan's Driver - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
MCM, Iwillattack, My Lost Weekend plus Shoot, Panda? - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
Phil Harries - Labour Club, Quarry Bank.
George Benson - NIA, Birmingham.
British Rock N Metal Festival feat. Blaze Bayley, Rekuiem, Voodoo Six, Holy Rage, Spit Like This, Hampton Street, Abigail's Mercy, Hostile plus Orius - JB's Dudley, 2.30pm start.
Mivvi, After Hours, Imogens Kiss plus The Rips - Barfly, Birmingham.
Our Innocence Lost - Roadhouse, Merry Hill.
The Memory of Water - Old Joint Stock, Birmingham.
Face Value - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge.
No Jacket Required - Robin 2, Bilston.
Sunday June 29
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 - Nag's Head, Wordsley.
Johnny Cash Story - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton.
Look See Proof - Little Civic, Wolverhampton.
Bob Brolly and Friends - Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Let's Sing presents The World's Greatest Number 1 Hits - Town Hall, Birmingham.
Three Blind Mice - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
Cult of Luna plus Devil Sold His Soul - Carling Academy 2, Birmingham.
Cool Kids - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
Gary James - Labour Club, Quarry Bank.
Hayseed Dixie plus Bex Marshall - JB's, Dudley.
Tipitina - Bar Risa, Birmingham.
My Generation plus Heartbreaker - Robin 2, Bilston.
Monday June 30
Open Mic Night - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
Band Showcase Night - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge.
Acoustic Live - Roadhouse, Merry Hill.
Mick Hucknall Tribute to Bobby' - Civic Hall, Wolverhampton.
Birmingham Music Service Gala - Town Hall, Birmingham.
KFFM Live feat. Telegramme plus In Disco Out - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
The National - Carling Academy, Birmingham.
Lowgold, The Southern Cradle plus Hinge - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
The Wiggles Live - NIA, Birmingham.
The Association of Organ Enthusiasts - Ramada Hotel, Kidderminster.
Mezzotonic, K2 plus Spectre - Robin 2, Bilston.
Tuesday July 1
Folk Night - The Plough Inn, Wollaston.
Open Acoustic - The Windmill, Lye.
Open Mic Night - The Britannia Inn, Wollaston.
Jam Night - Roadhouse, Merry Hill.
Birmingham Music Service Gala - Town Hall, Birmingham.
White Denim - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
The Association of Organ Enthusiasts - Ramada Hotel, Kidderminster.
Live Band of The Year Monthly Final - Robin 2, Bilston.
Wednesday July 2
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.
Birmingham Schools Gala Concert - Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Zakir Hussain and Masters of Percussion feat. The Dancing Drummers of Manipur - Town Hall, Birmingham.
Acoustic Brew feat. Downriver, Smiling Strangers, Son of Stan plus RJ Barstow - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
Dolly Parton - NIA, Birmingham.
La Fleur Fatale - Barfly, Birmingham.
The Association of Organ Enthusiasts - Ramada Hotel, Kidderminster.
Mouse - Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham.
Pama International, The Slackers, The Pietasters plus Mungos Hi Fi - Robin 2, Bilston.
Thursday July 3
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.
Birmingham Music Service Gala - Town Hall, Birmingham.
Paul Heaton - Carling Academy 2, Birmingham.
Rudis New Outfit plus Girls That Scream - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
Jack Johnson - NIA, Birmingham.
NC Big Band - RBL, Gornal.
The Association of Organ Enthusiasts - Ramada Hotel, Kidderminster.
Mouse - Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham.
Friday July 4
The Dark Blue Boogaloo feat. The Valuable Fools, The Acclaimed plus Blackstock Road - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
Rhythm Beat 30+ - Benjamin's, Halesowen.
The Bo Dudleys - The Maverick, Amblecote.
Rock The Castle - Himley Hall, Dudley.
The Magic of MGM feat. Birmingham Symphony Chorus - Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
We Are The Ocean, Canterbury plus All Forgotten - Bar Academy, Birmingham, 6.30pm start.
Shy Shout Shouts, The Deafout, Koobers Law plus Sonic Sound System - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
Nazareth - JB's, Dudley.
Connie Lush and The Blues Shouter plus The Marcus Malone Band - Robin 2, Bilston.
Birmingham Jazz Festival feat. Tipitina, Dixieland Crackerjacks, Lydia Glandville Trio, Digby Fairweather, Roy Williams with Mike Burney Quartet, Les Zauto Stompers, Arthur Brown Jazz Band, Birmingham Jazz Youth Ensemble, John Patrick Trio, Kel Elliot, The Blues is Everybodys Business, Big Joe Pleasure plus Roy Forbes - various venues, Birmingham, noon start.
Mouse - Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham.
Crowded Out - Rock Cafe 2000, Stourbridge.
Saturday July 5
Bebe and The Trojans - The Windmill, Lye.
Eddy Grant and The Frontline Orchestra plus Gabby - Civic Hall, Wolverhampton.
Pentangle - Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Gary Allcock and his Midland All-Stars Big Band - Town Hall, Birmingham.
Highway Dave and The Varmints - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge.
Sicum, Nightworker Revival, Kyoto Drive plus To The Side Fringe - Bar Academy, Birmingham.
Jon Allen and Fleur - Labour Club, Quarry Bank.
The John Dunmore Boogie Band - Waterworks Jazz Club, Birmingham.
The Wonder Stuff plus Tankus The Henge - JB's, Dudley.
Surface Unsigned 2008 - Barfly, Birmingham.
Green Date plus Blink 18who - Roadhouse Bar, Merry Hill.
Birmingham Jazz Festival feat. Dixieland Crackerjacks, Mellow Harmony Avstreih Baku, Les Zauto Stompers, Becky Brine Rhythm Boys, Back 2 Funk, Tipitina, By Word of Mouth and Tom Martin Band, Wild women Get The Blues, Ed Meme and The Forms plus Digby Fairweather with Mike Burney Quartet - various venues, Birmingham, 2pm start.
Mouse - Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham.
Black Celebration - Rock Cafe 200, Stourbridge.
T-Rextasy - Robin 2, Bilston.