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Let the rock and roll begin
Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is the rock ‘n’ roll show where the music plays the leading role and it can be seen at Derby’s Assemnbly Rooms on Saturday, February 25.
Fun and games with Bonzo trio
BONZO Dog Doo Dah Band fans will be delighted to learn that three members of the cult 60s group will be appearing in the Darwin Suite at Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Friday, February 24, from 8pm.
You’d B mad to miss this one
THERE’S a rare opportunity to see three legends of British jazz on the same bill when The Three Bs perform at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday, February 28, from 7.30pm.
Star pianist Lara to give recital
THE Sunday Morning Piano Series at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall continues on Sunday, February 26, with a performance by Lara Melda.
Viva at the Concert Hall
SINFONIA Viva make their latest appearance at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 28, from 7.30pm.
Battle of Bands final at Vic Inn
THE Sound-Hub Battle Of The Bands final is to take place at The Victoria Inn in Derby on Friday, February 24.
Make time for The Minutes
THE Minutes take to the stage at Rock City in Nottingham on Saturday, February 25.
Ed heads out on his UK tour
Singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran is back on the road this autumn, travelling the length and breadth of the UK and, for the first time, he’ll be making a stop at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham.
ELO hits galore with tribute act
IF you have ever whistled along or tapped a toe to one of the Electric Light Orchestra’s many hits over the years, you might want to see The ELO Experience, at Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Thursday, February 23.
Quartet to play in Darwin Suite
THE latest concert presented by Derby Jazz is to feature The Julian Siegel Quartet on Friday, February 17, in the Darwin Suite at Derby’s Assembly Rooms.
Doors tribute at The Victoria Inn
A TRIBUTE to The Doors is to be held at The Victoria Inn in Derby on Friday, February 17.
Folk favourites at the Playhouse
FOLK favourites The Demon Barber Roadshow will be in concert at Nottingham Playhouse on Saturday, February 25, from 7.45pm.
Waltz back in time at gala
a JOHANN Strauss Gala is to be staged at the Assembly Rooms in Derby on Saturday, February 18, at 7.30pm.
Patriotic concert to mark jubilee
HAPPY And Glorious is the title of a concert to be given at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Saturday, February 25, in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Choir issues call for new singers
Boys and girls are being sought for Derby Cathedral’s choir and auditions will be held next month.
Star soloist to play in Derby
THE European Union Chamber Orchestra will be the visitors to Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Thursday, April 12, at 7.30pm.
Music festival to boost charity
THE Teenage Cancer Trust is to benefit from Derbyshire’s Bloodstock Open Air festival for the second year running.
BBC Phil at the Concert Hall
THE BBC Philharmonic Orchestra perform at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Monday, February 20, at 7.30pm.
Band has got it all covered
Holbrook Sports and Social Club is hosting live music on Friday, February 10.
Bands team up for acoustic sets
Two of Derby’s top acoustic bands LAF and Leere are combining to put on a special monthly show at the Brewery Tap in the city centre.
Words and music at Vic Inn
FANs of Robert Smith and his merry men are in for a real treat when The Victoria Inn in Derby hosts a Cure tribute act, plus other guest performers, on Saturday, February 11.
Busy week ahead at Rock City
ROCK City in Nottingham plays host to Sonic Boom Six on Saturday, February 11.
Errol ready to play the blues
Three-time winner of UK Blues Harmonica Player award Errol Linton, along with his band The Blues Vibe, will perform in the Clubhouse at Belper Rugby Club on Saturday, February 11.
Musical youth in Hall concert
OVER 200 young instrumentalists from all over the East Midlands will rehearse for the first time in three bands on February 25-26, ahead of performing in public just one week later at Nottingham’s Albert Hall on Sunday, March 4.
Lizst double bill with the LPO
THE London Philharmonic Orchestra will be the visitors to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Thursday, February 9, from 7.30pm.
Carlisle at the Concert Hall
POP ace Belinda Carlisle is to perform a concert at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Friday, February 3, from 8pm.
Acoustic take on Zep songs
Acoustic Zeppelin, featuring vocalist Steven Gale of Fred Zeppelin and guitarist Russ Saxton of Sack Sabbath, bring their unplugged show back to Kimberley’s Queen’s Head on Thursday, February 9.
Return visit for Raymond
SAINT Raymond returns to the Playroom at Nottingham Playhouse on Saturday, February 4, for a gig presented by Cultural Vibrations (Unity Through Music).
Andy in concert at the Playroom
ANDY Whittle, the Nottingham singer/songwriter, is to perform a hometown gig in the Playroom at Nottingham Playhouse on Thursday, February 9.
Hometown gig for BB Blackdog
THE George and Dragon in Belper is the setting for a gig on Saturday, February 4, by BB Blackdog.
Crank up the volume again
AFTER an acoustic January at The Flowerpot in Derby, the popular venue is ready to crank up the volume again on Friday, February 3, for a visit by The Doors Alive.
Bands galore at The Victoria Inn
THE Riverview, Buried By Atlantis, Beg To Differ and The Waves Above Us are the visitors to The Victoria Inn in Derby on Friday, February 3, for a Deafbox Promotions Post-Hardcore Night there.
Bands and beer at pub’s festival
The Poet And Castle at Codnor is holding a beer festival from Thursday, January 26, to Sunday, January 29, with live music being provided on each day.
Tickets go on sale for Y Not
Tickets for this year’s Y Not music festival will go on sale on February 1.
Atlantics ready to make a splash
Renowned rock and roll band The Atlantics are appearing at the village hall at Heage on Friday, February 3, for one night only.
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Weather for Ilkeston
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: West
