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Police back rugby club’s battle against knife crime

Community initiative gains wide support.









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Jazz festival photography goes on display

Exhibition aims to show Birmingham at its best.





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The digital mirror

Richard Lutz rifles through his electronic life to find out who he is.




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Midlands Beauty Industry Awards winners announced

Local professionals and businesses win at the inaugural Midlands Beauty Industry Awards 2018.



  • Fashion
  • Style and Design
  • Make A Wish Foundation
  • Midlands Beauty Industry Awards

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Beauty training group comes to Birmingham

HD Brows add city centre to their list of academies.




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Barber House open for business

Expansion at city centre barbers.



  • Retail
  • Style and Design
  • The Barber House

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Shopping event for Mailbox

Exclusive offers with Home at Mailbox shopping weekend.






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Birmingham vies with Rio as world carnival champs

Media and creative professionals from across the West Midlands helped put Birmingham on the map as the new Carnival Capital last week, at a special event organised by the Birmingham Publicity Association (BPA).




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Midlands Media Awards: Panel chaired by Sky News Managing Editor

Peter Lowe, Managing Editor of Sky News, is to be chairman of the judging panel for this year’s Midlands Media Awards, shortlisted nominations for which will be announced on Monday, May 13.





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‘Birmingham Look Book’ to inspire journalists to visit region

The Birmingham Look Book – a go-to resource for journalists designed to raise the profile of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull with national and international media







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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Eli Paperboy Reed

With Gareth in pieces after Glastonbury this weekend, Liam helps nurse him back to reality.

There’s an exclusive Blues Kitchen session from Eli Paperboy Reed, paying tribute to the late, great Dr John with a performance of ‘A Losing Battle’ (written by the Dr but recorded by Johnny Adams).

There’s also new music from Justin Townes Earle & Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) alongside classics from Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Don Williams, Doris & Kelly, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells & The Rolling Stones.

To see the Eli Paperboy Reed performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

Website: https://theblueskitchen.com/shoreditch/tv-radio/

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Justin Townes Earle

Gaz & Liam have exclusive session with Justin Townes Earle this week, who sat in with The Blues Kitchen and played an acoustic rendition of ‘Flint City Shake It’ from his new LP – ‘The Saint Of Lost Causes’.

There’s also blues from Otis Spann & Junior Wells, new music from Leon Bridges & Lukas Nelson & cult classics from The Litter and, err,.. Cher?

 Here’s the link to watch David Crosby live on Jimmy Fallon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYbaUdtMlYQ

To see the Justin Townes Earle performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Watermelon Slim

Liam & Gaz dig out some classics from Sister Rosetta, Earl Hooker, Black Merda! & Jon Spencer Blues Explosion alongside new tracks from Kelly Finnegan, Charlie Parr & Mystery Jets.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with Mississippi Bluesman Watermelon Slim. 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

- Weds 16th October
- 7pm – 9pm
- The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement)
- Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

To see the Amadou & Mariam & The Blind Boys of Alabama performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Ryan Bingham

Liam & Gaz dig through the crates & find some records from Jerry Lee Lewis, Captain Beefheart, Joe Cocker, Bobby Blue Bland, Iggy Pop & The Bob Seger System. There’s also new music from Pat Dam Smyth & an exclusive Blues Kitchen acoustic session from Ryan Bingham, performing ‘God Damn Blues’ from his latest record ‘American Love Song’.

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

- Weds 16th October
- 7pm – 9pm
- The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch (Basement)
- Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Mystery Lights

Gaz and Liam kick things off with a celebration of BB King’s Birthday alongside new music form John Prine with Margo Price and some classic cuts from Blind Willie McTell, The Scott Singers, Mr Bear & Teddy Rae, Ramsay Midwood & Taste.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with The Mystery Lights – check out their outstanding new record ‘Too Much Tension’ out new on Wick / Daptone Records. 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

  • Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive
  • Weds 16th October
  • 7pm – 9pm
  • The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…

 




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Lil' Jimmy Reed

Gaz & Liam kick things off with a collaboration from Miuddy Waters, Bo Diddley & Little Walter. 

Expect more music form The Kills, Waylon Jennings, Albert King, The Last Shadow Puppets, The Beach Boys & Elizabeth Cotton.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with Lil' Jimmy Reed.

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

Weds 16th October

7pm – 9pm

The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch

Head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Fantastic Negrito

Gaz & Liam run Jack White & Dan Auerback head to head this week.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen session with Multiple Grammy Award Winning ‘Fantastic Negrito’ alongside some classic cuts from The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band, Clarence Reid, Townes Van Zandt, Larry Williams & Little Richard.

 

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

Weds 16th October 

7pm – 9pm / The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Rich Hall

After a somewhat over indulgent weekend of music shopping Gaz & Liam bring you music from Little Feat, Love & Arthur Lee, The Lowlands Studio Band, The High Numbers, Big Jim Cartright, Derek Martin & Eric Clapton. 

There’s also an exclusive session with comedian, presenter & musician – Rich Hall.

 

50th Anniversary of Abbey Road at The Jazz Cafe

Thursday 19th December 2019

https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/beatles-abbey-road-50th-anniversary-celebration-3/

 

The Blues Chronicles at Bush Hall

Thurs 27th 2020

Fri 28th Feb 2020

https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 25 Dec 2019 - Artists of The Decade Special

In the final episode of 2019, Gaz & Liam celebrate 10 years of The Blues Kitchen Podcast with a look back at the finest blues, soul, folk, roots and indie music from the last decade. 

Expect music from Charles Bradley, Leon Bridges, Mavis Staples, Gary Clark Jnr, Blind Boy Paxton, JD McPherson, The Arcs, Margo Price, Alabama Shakes, Dr John, David Bowie & much much more... 

Be sure to check out:

The Blues Chronicles
Bush Hall - London
Thurs 27th 2020
Fri 28th Feb 2020
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Pete Molinari

In this week's episode, Gaz and Liam bring you new music from Early James & Pokey LaFarge.

There's also classic from Junior Wells, Howie Payne, David Porter, Pigmeat Markham, Band Of Horses and an exclusive live session with Pete Molinari.

Pete plays an acoustic version of 'Born To Be Blue' from his brand new album 'Just Like Achilles' out now on We Are Hear Music.

Head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Be sure to check out:

The Blues Chronicles
Bush Hall - London
Thurs 27th 2020
Fri 28th Feb 2020
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Nathaniel Rateliff

This week, The Blues Kitchen hosts Nathaniel Rateliff. 

Nathaniel plays an exclusive version of ‘A Song For You’ originally written & recorded by Leon Russell.

There’s also tracks from Sea Level, Son House, Parliament, The Texas Gentlemen, Green Leaf Rustlers & The Grateful Dead.

For the full interview with Nathaniel Rateliff, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Be sure to check out:

The Blues Chronicles

Bush Hall - London
Thurs 27th 2020
Fri 28th Feb 2020
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 02 March 2020

In this week’s episode there’s new (ish) music from Brittany Howard & Markus King alongside some choice cuts from Bobby Charles, Detroit Junior, Delaney & Bonnie, Jimi Hendrix & Lee Fields.

 

There’s also an exclusive session with Nathaniel Rateliff, performing an acoustic version of ‘What A Drag’ from his new album ‘And It’s Still Alright’.

 

To watch the performance head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

 

Be sure to check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/
Mon 5th Oct 2020
Tues 6th Oct 2020
Weds 7th Oct 2020
Thurs 8th Oct 2020
Fri 9th Oct 2020

Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7LJ

 

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with M Ward

Liam & Gaz play new music from The Lost Brothers alongside classics from Muddy Waters, Ruby Andrews, Supergrass, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Soul Inc & Al Kooper. 

This week, there is exclusive session with M Ward, performing an acoustic version of ‘Howlin' For My Baby’ originally by the legendary Howlin' Wolf. 

To watch the performance head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Be sure to check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Mon 5th Oct 2020
Tues 6th Oct 2020
Weds 7th Oct 2020
Thurs 8th Oct 2020
Fri 9th Oct 2020
Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7LJ

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 16 March 2020

In this weeks episode, the guys bring you brand new music from Jaime Wyatt & The Lemon Twigs. 

There's also classic blues, RnB & soul from Taj Mahal, The Meters, Sam Samudio, The Coral, The Spencer Davis Group & a Blues Kitchen archive session track from The Budos Band. Where hard Rock N Roll meets Afro-beat...

Be sure to check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Mon 5th Oct 2020
Tues 6th Oct 2020
Weds 7th Oct 2020
Thurs 8th Oct 2020
Fri 9th Oct 2020
Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7LJ

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 23 March 2020

With Gaz in quarantine in the depths of East London, Liam is flying solo this week.  

There is new music from Swamp Dogg, Margo Price, Lee Fields, Los Yesterdays & The Monophonics alongside some classics from Elmore James, Al Kooper & Shuggie Otis. 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 30 March 2020

Liam & Gaz are re-united & recording remotely while we all ride the next couple of months out in isolation...

With plenty of time on their hands, the guys dig out classic records from Muddy Waters, The Apostles of Music, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Funkadelic, The Temptations, Wilco & The Beach Boys. 

There's also an unplayed Blues Kitchen Archive session track from The North Mississippi Allstars.

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 06 April 2020

Liam & Gaz continue to record The Blues Kitchen Podcast from opposite sides of London...

There's new music from Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy & Arthur Ahbez alongside classics from Fleetwood Mac, Howlin' Wolf, Creedence Clearwater Revival & Gil Scott Heron.

There's also a special new 'Live Request' feature starting this week. 

Email your requests over to radio@theblueskitchen.com

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Pokey LaFarge

A special episode of The Blues Kitchen Podcast to celebrate Pokey LaFarge's forthcoming LP - 'Rock Bottom Rhapsody'

The guys discuss the new album with Pokey who was kind enough to open up about his experiences & the emotions surrounding the recordings.  

Expect to hear 4 brand new songs from the LP - perhaps Pokey's finest work to date. 

** This is an additional Podcast - usual service will resume with our next episode being released on Monday 13th April **

 

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 13 April 2020

New music on the show this week from Laura Marling & Alison Mosshart.

Liam & Gaz also pay tribute to John Prine who very sadly passed away this week. 

Expect classic tunes form The Rolling Stones, Otis Spann, Sam Cooke & a Blues Kitchen archive session track from The Texas Gentlemen, playing their version of 'The Shape I'm In' originally written & recorded by The Band.

Ciara Haidar closes the show this week, with one of our listeners requests, performing a version of 'St James Infirmary Blues'.

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 20 April 2020

New music on the show this week from Howie Payne.

Liam & Gaz also pick out some classics from Little Walter, Cyl Johnson, Little Feat, The Little Shadows, John Prine & Lightnin' Hopkins.

Ciara Haidar closes the show once more, with one of our listeners requests, performing a version of 'Didn't It Rain'.

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: 27 April 2020

Liam & Gaz play new music this week from Nick Waterhouse, The Texas Gentlemen & Orions Belte.

There's also a live Blues Kitchen Archive Session track from Nathaniel Rateliff alongside some classics from T Bone Walker, Magic & ZZ Top. 

Ciara Haidar continues taking listener requests this week, with a Bruce Springsteen cover.

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Check out The Blues Chronicles:
https://theblueschronicles.com/events/

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…