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Author: Maryam Snape

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The Weirdest Things Rock Musicians Ever Did

November 17, 2021 Maryam Snape

Do you know who the weirdest musician is, doing the craziest things on earth? Here is the list of rock stars with the strangest things they ever did.

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live reviews 

DIY legend Calvin Johnson mesmerises crowd at Centrala

May 21, 2019 Maryam Snape Beat Happening, Calvin Johnson, Centrala, cherry pickles, ColdRice, Digbeth, Halo Benders, henrik appel, K Records, PNKSLM, The Moving Pictures

ColdRice legend Calvin Johnson makes a welcome live return with his first Birmingham show in 30 years.

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DIY trailblazer Calvin Johnson to play Birmingham this May

April 26, 2019 Maryam Snape Beat Happening, Birmingham, Calvin Johnson, Centrala, cherry pickles, ColdRice, Henrik Apparel, K Records, The Go Team, The Moving Pictures

Legendary American musician, writer, producer and vocalist Calvin Johnson is set to play Birmingham’s Centrala on Wednesday 8th May.

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releases 

Local reggae oufit Kioko put their own spin on chart bangers for new EP ‘Covers Vol. 1’

November 28, 2018November 29, 2018 Maryam Snape 02 Institute, Birmingham, Calvin Harris, Covers, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, EP, Jorja Smith, Kioko, Post Malone, Preditah, sbtv

Local reggae juggernaut Kioko delivers sleek renditions of current chart music on their ‘Covers’ EP, adding their well-known stylistic flair and charm

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touring 

The Specials announce new album and 2019 tour dates

November 2, 2018November 5, 2018 Maryam Snape O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham, The Specials

Legendary two-tone outfit The Specials have announced a new album and tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary. 

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Ocean Colour Scene at Beyond The Tracks Festival
touring 

Ocean Colour Scene announce a series of throwback Christmas shows

November 2, 2018November 7, 2018 Maryam Snape Martha Reeves, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, O2 Academy Birmingham, Ocean Colour Scene

Birmingham’s indie heroes Ocean Colour Scene have announced a string of Christmas shows with support from Martha Reeves and The Vandellas.

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Nile Rodgers & Chic 2018 UK tour Tickets
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Everybody Dance! Nile Rodgers & Chic to play Birmingham on UK arena tour

September 4, 2018February 10, 2019 Maryam Snape Birmingham Arena, Chic, Chic ft. Nile Rodgers, daft punk, Nile Rodgers, Sister Sledge

The nationwide tour will follow a the release of a new full-length studio album ‘It’s About Time’, on September 28 and hits Arena Birmingham on December 16.

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Paul Weller 2018 Tour
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Mod legend Paul Weller set to embark on extensive UK & Ireland tour

January 16, 2018January 20, 2018 Maryam Snape genting, Genting Arena, Genting Arena Birmingham, Mod, Modfather, Paul Weller, Saturns Pattern, The Jam, Weller

Following shows in Japan and Australia, the Modfather himself is returning to the UK to play a countrywide series of shows, including a date in Birmingham

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Young Fathers 2018 Tour
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Scottish hip-hop crooners Young Fathers to tour the UK in March

January 14, 2018January 19, 2018 Maryam Snape Birmingham, Digbeth, O2 Institute, Young Fathers

After the announcement of their new record, Cocoa Sugar, Young Fathers are gearing up to tour the UK, including a date in Birmingham

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interview 

Interview: Table Scraps talk Birmingham, touring and their new album Autonomy

December 20, 2017 Maryam Snape Birmingham, Digbeth, garage punk, garage rock, Hare and Hounds, kings heath, Table Scraps, The Flapper, The Rainbow

Birmingham trio Table Scraps are possibly the best band to come out of the city since the mighty Black Sabbath, and are heralded as garage-punk heroes.

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