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In photos: The Specials at Coventry Cathedral Ruins

July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 Richard Franks 2-tone, Coventry, coventry cathedral, Coventry Cathedral Ruins, ska, The Specials

The Specials are back in their home city of Coventry for four very special nights under the backdrop of the stunning Coventry Cathedral Ruins

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Review: Two-tone heroes The Specials return with important new album Encore

February 10, 2019July 11, 2019 Danny Thompson Coventry Cathedral Ruins, The Specials

Encore is filled with smart social commentary, tackling issues such as racism, Britain’s political uncertainty and sexism.

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The Specials announce Coventry Cathedral Ruins homecoming shows

February 5, 2019February 10, 2019 Richard Franks Coventry Cathedral Ruins, The Specials

You didn’t think The Specials would forget about Coventry, did you? They’re back in the city this July for two very special homecoming shows!

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Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 Rhiannon Davies Album, Birmingham, Encore, Horace Painter, Jerry Dammers, Lynval Golding, single, ska, terry hall, The Specials, Torp Larsen, two-tone

Ska and 2 Tone legends The Specials return with brand new single ‘Vote for Me’, ahead of the release of their brand new album Encore in February 2019.

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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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The Specials’ Terry Hall to DJ retro classics at The Night Owl

April 8, 2018February 10, 2019 Sophie Hack terry hall, the GT's, The Night Owl, The Specials

Frontman of The Specials, Terry Hall, is set to spin reggae, ska and soul tracks at Birmingham’s retro nightclub The Night Owl this May.

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Review: The Specials thrill Wolverhampton Civic Hall crowd

November 5, 2016November 15, 2016 Maryam Snape The Specials, Wolverhampton Civic Hall

It’s a freezing Friday night and Wolverhampton is packed with Specials fans.

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The Specials to play Wolverhampton as part of forthcoming UK tour

March 1, 2016February 10, 2019 Maryam Snape The Specials, Wolverhampton Civic Hall

This will be the first time the band will play live since the sad passing of drummer John ‘Brad’ Bradbury.