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Live from The Rainbow in Digbeth | 444 club |

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Last Friday, the 444 promoters at the Rainbow landed what turned out to be a stunning show, faultless and flawless. But then again, it was Joss Stone playing to under 300 people. A rare and special event.

The trio of small venue “warm-up” show were announced last friday, It’s thought Joss booked the shows to preview songs from her upcoming fourth album ‘Colour Me Free’, which Stone hopes to release in April. (see photos for set list)

“Joss, who performed bare foot, of course, was a hit with the crowd and enjoyed every minute of her performance.”

The trio of small venue “warm-up” show were announced last Friday, It’s thought Joss booked the shows to preview songs from her upcoming fourth album ‘Colour Me Free’, which Stone hopes to release in April. (see photos for set list) Joss Stone has sold more than 7.5 million albums worldwide; been nominated for four Grammy Awards; appeared onstage with James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Patti Labelle, Mavis Staples, Donna Summer, and Smokey Robinson; sat for an interview with Oprah Winfrey; starred in two major ad campaigns for the Gap; and performed for more than 200,000 people at the 2005 Live 8 Concert in London — all before reaching the ripe old age of 19. Now 21, she is getting “Back to Basics”

“It was quite a surprise last minute gig which prompted a barrage of calls from excited fans asking whether the rumours were true”, says Christina Savvas from The Birmingham mail. Her review also goes on to note that “Expectations were high; after all we were among a select audience for the 21-year-old who these days is more used to performing in front of thousands.” “Fans had a treat because the singer and her fabulous nine-man band and backing singers performed a 75 minute set including hit singles You Had Me and Super Duper Love and new material such as Free Me – her voice was spot on.”

“The audience loved her, and what’s not to love – Joss is blessed with stunning looks, a fun persona and a strong, distinctive, sexy voice, which is second to none.” The review in the paper gave her a 4/5, I would love to know why the full 5/5 was not awarded. I would also like to point out that this was not only a great show for Joss, but a another fantastic show hosted out of Digbeth. Venues such as the Rainbow are really starting to stand loud and proud. Its something that everyone in Birmingham should be proud about. So 5/5 for Carlo Solazzo and all the gang for making all this happen.