Review: Joanna Gruesome pack a punch at the Hare & Hounds
Rolling in after a long drive from Glasgow, Cardiff five piece Joanna Gruesome filled up the Hare and Hounds for a night of chaotic fun as a part of an extensive UK tour.
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Live reviews of gigs in the West Midlands and album, EP and single reviews.
Review: The Hot 8 Brass Band bring a taste of Mardi Gras to the second city
A Sunday evening on a bank holiday in Birmingham, and what better a way to celebrate than to party with 8 very soulful sons of Mardi Gras.
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Review: White Lung bring Canadian punk rock to The Flapper
On Friday 27th May, The Flapper in Birmingham along with well known event organisers Birmingham Promoters played host to a night of 3 unique and exceptionally talented bands.
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Review: Bob Log III whips up a frenzy at the Sunflower Lounge
For a one man band to incite so much chaos seems almost ridiculous, but for Bob Log III the fervor comes naturally. Taking to the stage in his iconic jumpsuit and crash helmet, the masked rock and roller whips up a frenzy in mere moments.
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Review: The Mighty Young launch their debut EP in style at the Sunflower Lounge
Following a break from playing live shows, Birmingham’s The Mighty Young explode back into Birmingham with their Neptune EP launch party.
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Review: Seattle’s Night Beats rock The Rainbow
Birmingham Promoters bring Seattle’s psych outlaws, Night Beats to The Rainbow, Digbeth, with support from Cut Glass Kings and PINS.
Read moreReview: Diet Cig run smoke rings around the Hare & Hounds
American grunge rock duo Diet Cig bought their brand of alternative slackerdom to Kings Heath, showcasing tracks from their sublime EP ‘Overeasy’, as well as other tracks.
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Review: Hinds pack out Kings Heath’s Hare & Hounds
Hinds are a band with the world at their feet – selling out their first major headline tour of the UK must even surprise them.
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Review: Manic Street Preachers roll back the years in Birmingham
20 years on and The Manic Street Preachers prove that their triple platinum album, Everything Must Go is still a cultural touchstone for fans old and new.
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Review: Pleasure House present a taste of new musical liquor
It is fair to say, Pleasure House, as always have continued to conjure intelligent, musical magic, which will open new doors for 2016.
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