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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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10 gigs in Birmingham this May for less than a tenner

May 1, 2019May 9, 2019 Sophie Hack arcade hearts, Black Mekon, Brain Food, Calvin Johnson, cave girl, Centrala, cherry pickles, DAME, George Pannell, hamer, Hare and Hounds, harry jordan, henrik appel, methods, Spilt Milk Society, spinn, stonefield, Sunflower Lounge, Swampmeat Family Band, The Castle and Falcon, The Flapper, The Mighty Young, The Moving Pictures, The Night Owl, the nude party, the pines, weakened friends, whitelights

We’ve rounded up (just a small handful) of the best, super value gigs in Birmingham so you don’t have to. You’re so welcome.

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touring 

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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  • HuffPost School of Journalism to launch in Birmingham this year July 18, 2019
  • Review: Boat To Row sail through gleaming comeback show July 18, 2019
  • Review: Lady Sanity brings the Noise on latest single July 17, 2019
  • Yonaka announce heavily anticipated UK tour dates July 17, 2019
  • Snobs boss to open two more bars in Birmingham city centre July 17, 2019
  • The Clause launch new single In My Element at The Sunflower Lounge July 15, 2019
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