SheBeat and Andrew Souter at Yorks Cafe
After a mini sojourn to the Ikon site the Yorks Monday Night showcase returns to its city centre home with a wonderful double header of local singer songwriting talent. SheBeat’s infectious indie folk pop possesses a wickedly delicious edge, our favourite track Always On the Run is catchy and evocative. We’re especially excited about the alt folk of Andrew Souter whose superb new EP; replete with full band, has been receiving great reviews, check it out here. Andrew has intriguely promised to drop a Smiths B side into tonight’s performance.
Mon 25 Sep 7.30pm at Yorks Cafe, 29 / 30 Stephenson St, Birmingham B2 4BH www.facebook.com

Fat Penguin presents Sol Bernstein at Patrick Kavanagh
The oldest living jewish comedian and all round legend not to mention probably being the most influential man in history brings his full package of guaranteed big laughs to Moseley for one night only. The creation of Steve Jameson, Sol’s cheery wit and music hall persona has sometimes confounded critics but never audiences. Sol is a riot, now why don’t you put on a tie?
Wed 27 Sep 8pm at Patrick Kavanagh, Woodbridge Road, Moseley B13 8EH www.facebook.com

Kirk Fletcher Band at The Jam House
It’s not everyday a bonafide legend rocks up for free in the city but Kirk Fletcher is just that, one of the greatest living blues guitarists brings his band to the excellent Jam House. Multi award winning and in demand with musicians such as Joe Bonamassa, Fletcher is an electrifying live performer.
Wed 27 Sep 8.30pm at The Jam House, 3 St. Pauls Square, Birmingham B3 1QU www.thejamhouse.com

Soweto Kinch at Cogs
You don’t get much more genre-defying than the polymath creative force that is Newtown’s own Soweto Kinch. International jazz star and local flyover revivalist, award winning alto-saxophonist, MC, jazz and hip hop master and producer, he’s undeniably one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians out there. Tonight he is kicking off the new season of late night jazz events at Cogs.
Thu 28 Sep 10pm at Cogs, 61 Newhall St, Birmingham B3 3RB www.facebook.com

On the Town screening + Frank Sinatra tribute act Frederick Gardner at The Mockingbird
Join sailors Gabey, Chip, and Ozzie as they hit New York for twenty four hours shore leave. Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin sing and dance their way through an incredible Leonard Bernstein score rife with iconic tunes. New York, New York and the title tune On the Town being the absolute standouts. If that wasn’t enough soak up some extra Sinatra vibes following the screening with some top tribute crooning from Frederick Gardener. Originally pitched at ten pounds this now a free event, wow. Start spreading the news.
Fri 29 Sep 7.30pm at The Mockingbird, The Custard Factory, Gibb St, Birmingham B9 4AA Free veezi.com

Free Rave in a Vintage Shop at Rainbow Venues
Of course what your weekend has been lacking is an all night raving and shopping session. Well now, thanks to Rainbow Venues, you can mix waving your hands in the air to big tunes with digging your hands into a raft of vintage stalls looking for bargains. Stalls already confirmed are the wonderful Thrifty Store that is a gold mine of ancient VHS tapes, vinyl, clothes, trainers and loads more, and craft beer and freak shakes from Peakys. We think this is a glorious concept.
Fri 29 Sep 9pm at Rainbow Venues, 29 Lower Trinity St, Birmingham B9 4AG www.facebook.com

The Collective ft. Young Culture
Moseley’s Young Culture Sound are taking over the upstairs of the Dark Horse on Friday night again; with a solid reputation for hosting barnstorming dancehall events featuring the likes of Solo Banton and Gentleman’s Dub Club, expect several hours of floor rumbling bass rhythms to pound your skulls. There will also be live music from The Young Culture Collective, a seven piece roots reggae band with an extensive repertoire of covers and original material. Bring on the skanking.
Fri 29 Sep 9pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk