Hey there from Birmingham Promoters!
Hope you’ve had a good week – we’ve had a blinder!!
Archie Bronson and The Victorian English Gentleman’s Club did the absolute business at Hare and Hounds on Tuesday whilst Boxer Rebellion, The Domino State and This Love Affair put on a great show at Hare and Hounds last night. Then there’s the full-on metal fest at the Flapper on Friday night with Forlorn, Collision Process and Amongst The Survivors.
Special mention goes out, however, to
Ozric Tentacles and
Old School Tie, and everyone who turned up to see them at The HMV Institute on Friday. This was one of the biggest show Birmingham Promoters has put on to date so thanks to everyone who made it a total success!!
Plenty of stuff to tell you about this week.
Remember the Celebration of
Dexys Midnight Runners show at The Flapper back in July? Well the official anniversary CD is out today – plus some VERY cool polo shirts from the gig are still available.
Head here for more detailsAlso just a quick shout out to
Boat to Row – who are doing a free gig in the foyer of the
Birmingham Symphony Hall at 5:30pm on Thursday as part of Moseley Folk For Free. Get along and there are experience one of the reasons great talents!
Before we get onto this weeks shows, we’d also like to send out thoughts to the guys from
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, who should have been playing at the Rainbow tonight. Lead singer Charles Haddon comitted suicide at
Pukkelpop Festival earlier this year following the bands performance. The band, and Haddon’s family, have decided to release their album anyway – it’s out now.
Watch out this Friday for a VERY BIG announcement – we’re teaming up with Chicks Dig Jerks for something petty special …
Oh and if you’ve ever wondered what we get up to in between shows, what’s on our office stereo and what we’re cooking up for you guys music-wise, then subscribe to our
blog, for regular BP team updates … we are human beings after all … :-)
So, this week, 2 amazing shows for you …
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TOMORROW
22-20′s Sam Dale, Rogue States, Black Market Empire DJ Set
Back in business, the 22-20′s (
http://www.the22-20s.com/) are make a welcomed return to Birmingham following a huge 4 month tour of the US! Since disbanding in 2006 their name lived on with songs used on TV adverts and movie soundtracks, and prompted them to reform in 2008. The album Shake/Shiver/Moan was released this year (
listen here)
TO GET ONTO THE £5 GUESTLIST - EMAIL carlo@birminghampromoters.com
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SATURDAY: In Association with This is Tomorrow and Forrest Industries ….
shady bard + Victories At Sea + The Musgraves + This Is Tomorrow DJs
One of Birmingham’s finest exports – shady bard’s music is making big waves in the US after appearing on
Grey’s Anatomy and MTV’s climate campaign. Often compared to Sigur Ros , Low and British Sea Power, this instrumental indie band have picked up great reviews along the way and some big name fans, including
Steve Lamacq. Their second album ‘Trials’ is released on Forest Industries on 11th October 2010. (
http://www.myspace.com/shadybard)
‘very engaging’ Steve Lamacq ‘A band it would be easy to fall in love with…dazzling.’ The Sunday Times
‘Touching tales of our polluted world.’ Uncut
Support comes from Victories at Sea, The Musgraves and This is Tomorrow DJ’s
Victories at Sea debuted at this years Off the Cuff Festival with their electronica, vocals and guitars – think Explosions in the Sky meets Sonic Youth meets New Order
The Musgraves play pop-folk and have recently released their pop-fuelled debut album “You That Way, I This Way”. This crosses over the ages and would appeal to both listeners of Radio 2 and Radio 1 alike.
This is an 18+ show.
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If you’d like to get in touch with us: drop us an email carlo / rhiannon @birminghampromoters.com!!!
Well the Darwin Deez show the other night at Hare & Hounds was a total blast and we’re already getting some great feedback and pictures in - check them out below!
