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Andrew Cowen

Joan's the life and soul of an intimate party

Joan Osborne has dipped into the Motown songbook for her new album, she tells Andrew Cowen. Read

McA-levels and pointless qualifications

Let me get this straight . . . you will soon be able to get an A level by working in McDonald's. Is it any wonder that our education system is under fire? Read

UB40 unhappy at departing frontman Ali

The war of words between UB40 and former lead singer Ali Campbell intensified yesterday, as the band prepared to head off on a final tour as an eight-piece. Read

Dillinger Escape Plan rise from the ashes

Andrew Cowen discovers a band that has not been held back by adversity. Read

Future of UB40 in doubt as Campbell quits

All harmony in the previously close-knit UB40 camp vanished yesterday as Ali Campbell announced his shock departure from the band. Read

The search for a classic amp

Andrew Cowen's weekly music round-up Read

Glasto on the cheap

Andrew Cowen's weekly round-up of the music scene Read

Bonkers for Live Aid

Andrew Cowen's weekly round-up of the music scene. Read

Don't Count on an ordinary night

Andrew Cowen's weekly round-up of the music scene Read

Mogwai lined up for Supersonic festival

Andrew Cowen's weekly music round-up. Read

The Bulldog spirit keeps rocking

Andrew Cowen's weekly round-up of the music scene Read

Gigs for member Monkeys only

Andrew Cowen's weekly music round-up Read

Named and shamed

Andrew Cowen's weekly music round-up Read

It's all coming together for Moseley folk

Andrew Cowen's weekly music round-up Read

Fowler and Co back on the Scene

Andrew Cowen's weekly round-up of the music scene. Read

Those uncouth Aussies just want to throw pants at Kiri

Andrew Cowen's weekly music round-up Read

Nicky only slims when he's singing

Andrew Cowen's weekly music column Read

Ted Chippington is back

Alternative comedy legend Ted Chippington returns to the live circuit next month with a gig in Birmingham Read

Man who discovered UB40 dies, aged 58

David Virr, the man credited with discovering UB40, has died after a long illness. Read

Wood belongs in the hall of fame

OVERHEARD: Andrew Cowen's weekly local music round-up Read

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Andrew is a features writer and columnist for The Birmingham Post. He also writes on The Post's Lifestyle blog.

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