The Music Gallery

03/10/2025

Our new show broadcast last night .. don't worry if you missed it, you can listen to it via the Ondemand service.

We don't just hit play and let the music roll; we're all about the stories behind the melodies. Tune in to hear intriguing tales about the musicians, the instruments, and the history that shaped the music you love.

02/10/2025

Listen in tonight ( Thursday 2 October 2025 ) at 10pm on Black Country Xtra Radio to hear a brand new episode of The Music Gallery

Featuring those cheeky chappies from the Black Country, Pete and Kevin, who not only play music but also talk about it.

Music includes:

Death Have Mercy - Harry Manx
The Hungry years - Neil Sedaka
Someone To Dance With - Tir Na Nog
Lose Control ( Live ) - Teddy Swims
Rootstyle - The Calamatix
Love Song - Steve Heathcock
Patterns - Laura Marling
Walk Don't Run - Andania

Plus - our ever popular Cover Or Original spot - can you guess if a song is a cover or original. We have a great 'love it or hate it' track this month !

If you like classic rock n roll, we also have our rock n roll slot playing a song from the classic years of rock n roll music.

Give us a listen - available online or via DAB in the Black Country and also available via the Ondemand service once the show has been broadcast.

Pete and Kevin

04/09/2025

It's the first Thursday in a new month so it can only mean one thing .. a brand new episode of The Music Gallery !

We have some great music lined up for you including:

Don't Look Back In Anger - James Bay
I Feel Like Buddy Holly - Alvin Stardust
Windshield - Salbush Six
Can't Help Falling In Love - James Bartholomew
Wise Guy - The Bitter Lemons
It's A Beautiful Thing - Ocean Colour Scene
Barbados - Rustie Lee Rustie Lee
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Can't Let You Go - Barry Ryan
Blue Guitar - John Lodge / Justin Hayward

Listen to our Cover Or Original slot - can you guess if a song is a cover or original..

Also, our classic rock n roll slot bringing you a classic rock n roll song from the 50/60's

What's not to like - tune in tonight at 10pm on Black Country Xtra available online and via DAB in the Black Country and also via the Ondemand service once the show has been broadcast.

Pete & Kevin

28/08/2025

Don't forget to listen in tonight for the final broadcast of The Music Gallery for August .. we have a new show for you next week.

10pm every Thursday available online and via DAB in the Black Country.

07/08/2025

Happy Birthday to us .. Happy Birthday to us !!

The Music Gallery is celebrating it's 3rd birthday with a brand new episode tonight at 10pm on Black Country Xtra - available via DAB and online.

Music includes:

100 Degrees - Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan
The Runner ( Extended Version ) - The Three Degrees
Back To School - Alan Fletcher
Radar Love ( Extended Version ) - Golden Earring
Love Somebody - Roni Lee
Mr. Telecaster - Tom Wright
Too Much Too Soon - Andania ft. Francesca T
Iron Man - Black Sabbath
Used To Be Young ( Acoustic Version ) - Sunkissed

We don't just play the music - we talk about it.

Not forgetting our award winning ( maybe ) Cover Or Original slot - can you guess if a song is a cover or an original ?

And finally, tune in to see what our classic rock n roll track is this month.

The Black Country Xtra cheeky chappies - Pete and Kevin

03/07/2025

It's a new month so it can only mean one thing .. a new episode of The Music Gallery from those cheeky chappies on Black Country Xtra.

Listen in tonight ( Thurs 3 July 2025 ) at 10pm for an hour of music and music related chat either online, DAB or via Ondemand when the show has finished broadcasting.

We have our world acclaimed Cover or Original slot and also our classic rock n roll track.

We don't just play music - we talk about it too, giving you an insight to the background of the music and artist we are playing.

Music includes

Keep A Knockin - John Lindberg Trio
Over Again - Stick In The Wheel
The Devil - Stephen Wilson Jr.
Restless Year - Ezra Furman
High ( Extended mix ) - Lighthouse Family
Come On Down Jesus - John Kongos
It's Over ( Extended mix ) - Level 42
Stop Messin Around ( Live ) - Aerosmith

Come and join us at 10pm tonight for some great music and chat.

Pete and Kevin

05/06/2025

It's the first Thursday in a brand new month so it can only mean a brand new episode of The Music Gallery show

Pete and Kevin have some great music and chat lined up for you this month including:

The Summer - Beechwood
Good Morning Blues - Dr Harps Medicine Band
Worth The Know - Paul Ryan and Olivia Thomson
Fox On The Run - Sweet
Summer - The Courteeners
Numb ( Live ) - Linkin Park
Ordinary World ( Extended Mix ) - Duran Duran
Heart Of Gold - Andania ft Nigel Self
Be Bop A Lula - Moondreams

And not forgetting our Cover or Original and Classic Rock n Roll slots

Listen in tonight ( 5 June 2025 ) at 10pm on Black Country Xtra available online and via DAB in parts of Birmingham and The Black Country

If you miss our show ( but why would you ... ) it will be available via the OnDemand service after the show has been broadcast.

01/05/2025

Tune in tonight (1 May 2025 ) at 10pm to hear a brand new episode of The Music Gallery featuring those cheeky chappies from the Black Country Pete and Kevin.

They can be heard online ( search for Black Country Xtra ) or DAB in the Black Country. The show will also be available via the On Demand service when the show has been broadcast.

Music includes:

Cry - The Baldy Holly Band
Said I'd Be The One - Pete Williams
Breaths - Sweet Honey In The Rock
Lily - Vo###
Telephone Man - Meri Wilson
True ( acoustic Live ) - Tony Hadley
Is She Really Going Out With Him - Joe Jackson
I Can't Wait Until Tomorrow ( Live ) - Gary Moore
You've Got A Friend - The Brand New Heavies
. and of course, there's the regular Cover or Original and classic rock roll slot

What's not to like ... tune in tonight !

11/04/2025

Did you miss our show last night ? No worries .. it's available on the catchup service until the end of April

We don't just hit play and let the music roll; we're all about the stories behind the melodies. Tune in to hear intriguing tales about the musicians, the instruments, and the history that shaped the music you love.

03/04/2025

Pete and Kevin would like to invite you to listen in to their new show which is being broadcast tonight ( Thursday 3 April ) on Black Country Xtra available via DAB and online and also on the OnDemand catchup service after the show has finished.

There's some great music and chat lined up and music includes the following:

Well Anyhow - Bronco
Hurricane - Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan
High ( acoustic version ) - Jorja Smith
Why Did You Have To Go And Leave me ( Lonesome Blues ) - Marvin Rainwater
Many Rivers To Cross - Jimmy Cliff
Why ( live acoustic version ) - Annie Lennox
Together, We Are Beautiful - Fern Kinney
Save The Best Till Last ( live version ) - Vanessa Williams
Candida - Dawn

And of course, there's the world famous ( to be verified ) Cover Or Original slot - can you guess if the song that is going to be played is a cover or original ?

Plus... listen out for a classic rock n roll song in the dedicated rock n roll segment.

Pete and Kevin don't just play music - they talk about it too giving you an insight to the artists and their background.

10pm on Black Country Xtra available worldwide via the online service.

It's ALL About You!

06/03/2025

New Month .. New Show

Listen in tonight at 10pm ( Thursday 6th ) to our March 2025 edition of The Music Gallery on Black Country Xtra available online and via the Ondemand service once the show has been aired.

Music includes:

I Know There's Something Going On - Frida
Satellite Style - Seismic Secret
Private Emotion - Ricky Martin
Caterpillar - Skull Face
Rise ( Live) - Gabrielle
Paint It Black - Sungha Jung
Lipstick On Your Collar - Moondreams
Quiet Time - Alan Fletcher
Clutching At Straws - Woodsetton Wanderers

There's lots of music related chat and a brand new Cover Or Original - can you guess the answer.

We also have our regular spot It's Only Rock n Roll where we play a classic rock n roll song.

Pete and Kevin

06/02/2025

* New Episode Alert '

We're into a new month and tonight ( 6 Feb 2025 at 10pm ) we have a brand new episode of The Music Gallery with those cheeky Black Country chappies Pete and Kevin. Available via DAB and online - also available on the On Demand service once the show has been broadcast.

We have some great music and chat lined up for you, including music from:

Dirty Diana - Roni Lee
He's My Dad - Gary Quinn
Hot Stuff - Vo###
Cascade - The Lydian Collective
Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed - Harry Manx
Heart Of Gold - Andania ft. Nigel Self
I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Dollar
I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Sparks
Move Closer - Phyllis Nelson
The Empty Bed - Mick Ronson

Not forgetting our world wide acclaimed ( tbc ) Cover or Original slot and our rock n roll blast from the past section.

Pete and Kevin