Originally published by The Birmingham Mail. September 2008.
The acclaimed Robin 2 venue began its week of 10th anniversary shows with an impressive performance by Alannah Myles.
Opening with Comment Ca Va? From the new album Black Velvet and old favourite Love Is, it was plain to see she was suffering from flu and the after-effects of a major whiplash injury in a car accident. However, she battled through the pain to give a first rate performance to an appreciative audience.
Alannah included Song Instead Of A Kiss, the ballsy Hurry, Make Love and a stunning version of Our World, Our Times, ending with Lover Of Mine and the song which made her famous, Black Velvet.
Ian D. Hall