Brumbeat
http://www.myspace.com/brumbeat
Music from the Second City UK, bands musicians and artists who originate or are connected in some way with Birmingham and its greater area.
The Chads & Sundowners Page
http://www.mickadkins.co.uk/chads1.html
Brum produced many fantastic Pop groups and singers in the 60's & 70's. Some went on to become huge international names such as The Move, The Moody Blues, ELO etc etc. Some did the local circuits around Brum and sometimes on the near Continent and became the starting ground for many of the household names in Brummie-made Pop Music. One such musician was Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)..and this site by Mick Adkins, former member of the Chads & Sundowners, tells of the early beging
Trio Gitano
http://www.triogitano.co.uk/
"Three great young guitarists are making waves" - The Birmingham Post. Based in Birmingham, Trio Gitano are three guitarists performing gypsy-influenced Spanish, Jazz, Latin and Flamenco music, with much new and exciting original material written by Director Bryan Lester. See the website for the latest gig listings, and listen to the Trio online!
