January concerts in Birmingham range from B.B. King to Cody Simpson

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- OK, concertgoers. You've had a day to rest up, shake the confetti out of your hair and make that list of resolutions. It's time to take a look at Birmingham's performance calendar for January, and start planning where you'll spend your time and money this month.

Here's a list of 22 shows coming to key venues. Which one is your must-see? Take our poll at the bottom of this post, as the first step toward a music-filled 2014. 

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m., Moonlight on the Mountain, 585 Shades Crest Road, $12 at the door, cash only.

Clutch with The Sword and Crobot, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m., Iron City, 513 22nd St. South, $25.

Gungor with Kye Kye, Jan 9 at 8 p.m., Iron City, $18 general admission, $35-$40 VIP.

Queensryche, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m., WorkPlay soundstage, 500 23rd St. South, $25.

The Fresh Beat Band, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m., BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, $40.05-$51.60 through Ticketmaster. 

Kate Taylor, Taylor Hollingsworth and Preston Lovinggood, The Writer's Share series, WorkPlay theater, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m., $10.

B.B. King with Eric Essix, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m., Iron City, $55.

Gregg Allman with Devon Allman, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m., Iron City, $45.

The Wailers, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m., WorkPlay soundstage, $25. 

Rebirth Brass Band, Jan. 16 at 9 p.m., The Nick, 2514 10th Ave. South, $12 advance, $15 day of show.

Bill Cosby, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m., BJCC Concert Hall, $46.25-$80.35 through Ticketmaster.
Rodney Atkins with Rose Falcon, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m., Iron City, $20.

Andrea Gibson and guests, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m., Bottletree Cafe, 3719 Third Ave. South, $12 advance, $15 day of show.

Turquoise Jeep featuring Yip Deceiver, Jan. 23 at 9 p.m., Bottletree Cafe, $14.
Kevin Gordon with the Lonesome Snakes, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Moonlight on the Mountain, $12 at the door.
Ellis Paul, Jan. 24, The Red Cat, 2901 Second Ave. South, $12 advance, $15 day of show.

The Ringers featuring Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau, Etienne Mbappe and Gary Novak, with Oli Brown, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., WorkPlay soundstage, $25.

Cody Simpson with Plug In Stereo, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., WorkPlay theater, $25 general admission, $149.50 VIP, sold out.
Maria Taylor with PJ Bond, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m., Bottletree Cafe, $12 advance, $15 day of show.
Neko Case with Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m., Iron City, $30.

Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Moonlight on the Mountain, $15.

Through the Sparks with Sea Fix, Jan. 31 at 9 p.m., Bottletree Cafe, $10.

source:www.al.com