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UK CORNER: Look For The Roots, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Musiq Soulchild & Many More to Play the UK
Concert listings July - Dec 07
The UK's live music scene has always been a vibrant thing. This year alone we have had the likes of Beyonce, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Wu Tang Clan and John Legend gracing stages across British soil, thrilling audiences with their unique brands of Hip hop and R&B.
From the smaller gigs such as Omarion at Brixton Academy, to the bigger sets such as Justin and Timberland at the new O2 Arena, British music lovers have had plenty to choose from. Whether it be old school reunions like Brian McKnight/Joe/Boyz II Men at Hammersmith Apollo, veterans like Lionel Richie or Diana Ross at Wembley or Tina Turner in a one off charity gig, or new school jams like the upcoming Eric Roberson gig at London's Jazz Café, the fans usually get their moneys worth.
But then there are the disappointments such as the Snoop/Diddy tour which was cancelled when the Home Office refused Snoop a visa. British fans have also been disappointed when some American acts perform PA's when billed as concerts and blame promoters for not paying enough or when concerts dates are constantly changed. Fans have been known to walk out early if an artist isn't delivering or simply not buy a ticket at all forcing shows to be cancelled when word of mouth says they are just not worth it.
Mary J Blige knows just what standards UK Fans have, in her early days she disappointed fans at a gig with an under performance and they let her know. But years later when she returned to the standards we all know she is capable of, it was nothing but love and she was appreciative. 2007 still offers some musical delights for British fans such as Musiq/K-Ci & Jo Jo, and Donnell Jones, The Roots, Prince, Beverly Knight, and Rihanna.
If everyone is on point, it looks set to be a year of live music to remember. With a range of venues to play such as the new 02 Arena, the revamped Wembley Arena and stadium, and the classic Jazz Café, the crème de la crème can only be lured here. See listings below.
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The Roots
The Roots, Somerset House London, 24/07/07
Joss Stone, Indigo 2 London, 25/07/07
Akon, Braehead Arena Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 25/07/07
Akon, Hammersmith Apollo London, 27/07/07
Freaky Fridays FT Marques Houston - Stratford Rex (London) 27/07/07
Mica Paris + Friends The Ronnie Scott's All Stars, Ronnie Scotts, 29/07/07
The Game, The Forum London, 31/07/07
Musiq Soulchild & Donnell Jones & K-Ci & Jo Jo, Carling Apollo Hammersmith London, 31/07/07
Bugz In The Attic, London Jazz Café, 04/07/07
Montell Jordan, Bel Air Night Club (West Midlands), 06/08/07
Buju Banton, Brixton Academy London, 12/08/07
Terry Callier, London Jazz Café, 15 &16/08/07
Sugar Hill Gang featuring Wonder Mike & Master Gee, London Jazz Café, 23/08/07
Jazzie B ( Soul II Soul ), London Jazz Café, 24/08/07
T On the Fringe - Kanye West, Edinburgh Corn Exchange Edinburgh, Scotland, 04/09/07
Beastie Boys, Carling Academy Brixton London, 04 and 05/09/07
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, London Jazz Café, 7 & 8 & 9/09/07
Prince The Earth Tour, the O2, 1 august - 21/09/07
Akala, Bar Academy Birmingham Birmingham, 26/09/07
Mint Condition, London Jazz Café, 28 &29/09/07
Pete Rock (DJ set), London Jazz Café, 28 &29/09/07
Bone Thugs & Harmony/Twista Hosted by Tim Westwood, Stratford Rex London 05/10/07
Eric Roberson, London Jazz Café, 12 & 13/10/07
Beverley Knight, Royal Albert Hall London, 17/11/07
Harlem Gospel Choir, Waterfront Hall Auditorium Belfast Ireland, 17/11/07
Sounds Of Blackness, London Jazz Café, 1 & 2/11/07
Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson, London Jazz Café, 23 &24/11/07
Rihanna, Wembley Arena Middlesex London, 16/12/07
Courtney Pine, London Jazz Café, 17-19/12/07
London Community Gospel Choir, London Jazz Café, 20-24/12/07
Roy Ayers, London Jazz Café, 26-30/12/07
The UK Corner covers the UK/British soul/urban music scene and is written by Fiona McKinson. She is a freelance journalist and creative writer based in London. Contact her at info@thetalentshow.co.uk.
