Archive for March, 2010

Hello all! hope you had a wicked weekend, and if you spent it at the Hare & Hounds then you most certainly did!!! Thank you to everyone that came down!

As a beginning of the weak treat we are offering cheap entry to anyone who replies to this message for tonight’s show with Kill It Kid!

We have an extra special week ahead as Easter celebrations begin … we’ll be ending on an extremely high note on Sunday with Hott Date Sunday EGGTRAVAGANZA! So make sure you read on for more details!!

Also don’t forget to subscribe on the Hare & Hounds website and follow us on twitter…

Monday
- Kilimanjaro & Birmingham Promoters presents: Kill It Kid / Che
Immediately striking, delta-blues influenced, rootsy songcraft, front man Chris has a deep and rich voice that will entice and enthrall as well as create confusion aplenty… (Message for cheap list) http://www.myspace.com/killitkid

Tuesday
- Birmingham Promoters presents: The Besnard Lakes / Wolf People / Mr Bones & The Dreamers
progressive rock band from Montreal, Canada. The band are currently a six-piece centered around the atmospheric songs of Lasek and Goreas, whose expansive sound culls from numerous aspects of rock ‘n’ roll history… http://www.myspace.com/thebesnardlakes

- Stitches and Hos presents: stitches and hos March 2010
Another edition of our little knitting hootenanny! Sounds to stitch provided by Magpie Brown and Soesmix Eden. All our welcome – you don’t even have to be good!

Wednesday
- Birmingham Promoters presents: We Have Band / 51 Breaks / The Skyline
A do-it-yourself trio who encompass the grooves of Talking Heads and the best bits of Hot Chip…
With the prime focus on making people dance! http://www.myspace.com/wehaveband

Thursday
- Blind Tiger Club presents: Blind Tiger Club Easter Party w/Great Eskimo Hoax EP Launch, (silver) Souvenirs, Geordie Blake & DJs
The Birmingham trio unite the Oxford mathrock guitars of Youthmovies with the oddly whimsical synth sounds of Cats In Paris. A beautifully unique sound, and at the same time they are easy to listen to. http://www.myspace.com/greateskimohoax

Arts Deville presents: Relative Dub
- Fresh new Dub band on the Birmingham music scene who have been steadily whipping up a storm with their unique blend of electronic dub, bringing the studio to the stage! http://www.myspace.com/relativedub

Friday
- Deluka Sound System & Birmingham Promoters presents: Deluka / Manna / El Lovelle
British electro/rock four piece from Birmingham who have have a strong and unique sound, sleazy guitar riffs, throbbing bass, heavy beats and razor-sharp synths topped by amazingly powerful yet blissful vocals… http://www.myspace.com/deluka

- The Head Club presents: Michael Forshaw & Monster X
Two of modern, mutant techno`s greatest noise makers prepare to destroy the dancefloor for your great delight! Priceless tracks laced heavy with tongue in cheek humour and even heavier in distorted, crunched up beats, these live sets are an intense experience!

Saturday
- J & G Vintage Fairs presents: Vintage Clothes Fairs (daytime)
Ladies and Men’s clothes, accessories & jewellery Fab individual dresses at low prices, Gifts from only £1, yummy homemade cake stall!!!

- SumoSoundSystem presents: The Easter Bank Holiday Mashup!
Introducing Deejay Artillery – veteran of the Drum & Bass Scene flexing at nights such as Dubmatic plus holding down a regular radio show on DNB Midlands, talented, versatile and loves entertaining his audience!

- Rhubarb Radio Presents… Join Chris Downing of Brumcast and Phil Coyne from The Midsweep as we bring you a live broadcast from the Hare and Hounds with line up Henry’s Children, Miss Halliwell, Rase, Josiah Gillespie, Benjamin Blower and DJ Shelley Atkinson from Sunday City Musicbox!

Sunday
- Chicks Dig Jerks & Birmingham Promoters presents: Hott Date Easter Sunday EGGTRAVAGANZA!
12 hours of Throwin’ Shapes, Bustin’ Moves and spinnin’ tunes! Spread over the entire 4 rooms and courtyard areass expect the cream of Birmingham’s live scene, exclusive DJ sets, exhibition installations, cat walks, cocktails, grills, plenty of booze and fun times!!! To see full details and line up visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106473066050312&index=1

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2010:
Relative Dub / THC / Mary Anne Hobbs / Kill It Kid / The Besnard Lakes / We Have Band / Manna / Leigh Mary Stokes / King Adora / Humcrush / Phil King / The Features / LaBrassBanda / Sweet Sweet Lies / Muchuu / Patrick Duff / Beardyman / Darwin Deez / Rose Elinor Dougall / Best Coast / Paul Curreri / Real Estate / A Place To Bury Strangers / Wax Fang / Richard James / Jim Bob (Carter (USM) / John Fairhurst / Jonah Matranga / The Black Atlantic

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

xH&Hx


It’s another major week at the Hare & Hounds and yet another set of huge artists to choose from!!
Thank you to everyone who came to our shows/events last week, and how AMAZING was Marlena Shaw!!! Don’t worry those who missed it she’s not the first musical Legend to play the Hare & Hounds and definitely won’t be last, continuing with this week … read on for more details!

Also don’t forget to add us on twitter & subscribe to our mailing list on website to get your chance to win some prizes!!

Monday
~ Back Bar Quiz – A nice chilled out way to start your week by testing out your knowledge.

Wednesday
~ World Unlimited presents: Geoff Farina & Chris Brokaw / Michael L.Clamp – featuring a magnificent journey through their combined back catalogues, great guitar playing also with a deep soulful songwriting skill and dry smokey voice…

~Back Bar Quiz – red hot quiz action, win prizes!

Thursday
~Miss Perry & Birmingham Promoters presents: King Charles / Malpas / Tom Peel – King Charles has just completed his support slot with Mumford & Sons, his merry band of men and women travel to Kings Heath to truly show you what a great live music experience should feel like!

Friday
~ Leftfoot & Funkbox presents: Introducing-DJ Shadow’s Endtroducing-Live – Full 10 piece live band perform DJ Shadows classic album – “Endtroducing” Take the idea of the “world’s first completely sampled album” and turn it around by playing the whole thing live!!

~ The Sugarfoot Stomp presents: Easter Extraordinaire – Join us for a merry Easter-fest where there will be an egg hunt and prizes to be won, oh and one of the greatest selections of old tunes in town! Anyone dressed as a bunny gets in half price!

Saturday
~Jazzifunk presents: JazzFunk with Colin Curtis / Perry Louis / Bruce Q – The Legendary Colin Curtis with very special guest from London Perry Louis (Jazzcotech/ Shiftless Shuffle / Jazz Cafe) This man is Known as the Funkiest and Jazziest man in town… Plus guest Jazz dancers from London!!

~Big Cat presents: Guilty Shoes – quality 80s music! Not the standard pop rubbish like the pretend retro nights out there…we like to party…and dress up! So do some stretching and wash your lycra cat suits – we’re gonna set the dance floor on fire and dance like robots from 1984!

Sunday
~World Unlimited presents: The Music Room with Goodnight Lenin / Katy Lied & Grace & The Magic Roots – ‘it’s Goodnight Lenin’s own songs that really illustrate a flair for captivating the ears…’ ‘nothing short of a foot stomping triumph and you’d be well advised to go and see them up close and personal while you still have the chance!’.

~The Drum in partnership with NEO presents: Furious 5 & Kurtis Blow – LEGENDARY! The trendsetters are partly responsible for the creation of the billion dollar a year rap record industry, and the subculture called ‘Hip Hop’!. The Furious 5 are to Hip Hop what the Rolling Stones are to rock!!

~ Oya batucada presents “Take me to Brazil !”- samba percussion workshop, led by Mestre John Richards, informal learning styles, all welcome, instruments provided, 12.15 til 3 pm!!!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2010:
Bonobo / Mary Anne Hobbs / King Charles /  Kill It Kid / The Besnard Lakes / We Have Band / Manna / Leigh Mary Stokes / King Adora / Phil King / The Features / LaBrassBanda / Sweet Sweet Lies / Muchuu / Patrick Duff / Beardyman / Darwin Deez / Rose Elinor Dougall / Best Coast / Paul Curreri / Real Estate / A Place To Bury Strangers / Wax Fang / Richard James / Jim Bob (Carter (USM) / John Fairhurst / Jonah Matranga / The Black Atlantic

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

xH&Hx

Thank you all for being part of the Hare & Hounds Community! We’re having some updates on the website so if any of you have promoted here before or are about to put an event on here, please pass details onto me. Also! Calling all photographers, we are in the process of uploading pictures to our gallery so if you have documented any events at The Hare & Hounds and it’s not on the website gallery yet, send me a message to get your work shown off!

Onward with the week’s events!! We have one hell of an entertaining week lined up for you, so take a gander and don’t forget to add us on twitter (hareandhounds) to hear about some special deals we have on huge shows this week….

Monday
~ Back Bar Quiz – A nice chilled out way to start your week by testing out your knowledge.

~ Birmingham Promoters presents: Vix n The kix / Kat Vipers / Little L – bursting from the ether realm called the Über-ViXen Dimension, fronted by flame-haired, singing and guitar-playing rock goddess ViX ! also joined by touring Athens-born, London-based alternative music songstress Kat Vipers and Local favourites Little L!

Tuesday
~Birmingham Promoters presents: The Brute Chorus / The Filthy Habits / Capital Sun – combining garage, blues and folk music with a scatology of Biblical stories, nursery rhymes and fairy tales, the band’s first release was a charming offering of psyched-out garage-folk put out on the Hawley Arms backed Bumpman records. The ltd edition sold out – and is currently available for download!

~ World Unlimited presents: Folka Miseria / Elfynn – join us for a wild pre St Patricks night with brilliant Italian live band with a mix of tradition from different countries; the band sets to their songs piedmontese and italian, irish, occitan, french, scottish, basque, galician, american bluegrass and country…

Wednesday
~Birmingham Promoters presents: This Happy Breed / Kids Love Lies / At The Zoo -KLL London pop punk band. Times Online said “they’re already delivering fine power pop that’s packed full of clever lyrics and hooks – they’re surely ones to watch…’ – This Happy Breed ‘Pavement strangling Richard hell’ Alt rock band with cross sworded vocals, energy charged tales of England. Riding high after recent stints at the 02 academy & Barfly, recently supporting NME tips for 2009 ‘Baddies’

~Back Bar Quiz – red hot quiz action, win prizes!

Thursday
~World Unlimited presents: Martyn Joseph – Martyn Joseph is a performer like no other. Shades of Springsteen, Knopfler and Dave Matthews there may be – but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives…

Friday
~Leftfoot presents: Marlena Shaw – Another legendary artist stops off at the Hare & Hounds for an unforgettable evening of real soul, funk & jazz music. With classic tracks such as “California Soul” “Woman Of The Ghetto” & “Remember Me”, set to be one of the best events of this year and will definitely be a show to remember! We will have 25 tickets on the door for each show, so get there early or you can buy them cheaper online! Don’t miss out!!!! See you all on the dance floor!

~ Bob’s Yer Uncle presents: Bob’s Yer Uncle: Marlena After Party – We’ll be taking you on a journey through the realms of Detroit soul, hip-hop, rare groove, jazz-tinged disco, beeps, bleeps and everything in between, all served up by your resident djs; Richard Reubens, Bonobos & Dj Raah. Free Entry!

Saturday
~ Friendly Fire Music and George Powell Entertainment presents: David Rodigan – David “Ram Jam” Rodigan is undoubtedly the most influential ambassador for reggae music in the UK since the early 70s, sharing his passion for Jamaican music to the masses. He has clashed and defeated many established soundsystems such as Barry G and Stone Love amongst many others, and gained the status of legend and authority when it comes to reggae soundsystems…

~ World Unlimited presents: Rafiki Jazz/DJs Tangawizi & DJimbo – Rafiki Jazz ‘lighting the fuse in fusion!’Glorious sly ambitious contemporary world musicians cool liquid vocals & sultry creole stylings create an electrifying front line, whilst a daring combination of cultural instruments all propel a thoroughly current sound from a world where beatbox meets berimbau and Brazil greets Banjul.

Sunday
~ Birmingham Promoters presents: Josh Pyke + Emma Pollock (The Delgados) – Former Delgados member Emma Pollock come to the H&H and brings with her the talented Josh Pike with his unique voice and song writing style. Expect this show to be a whirlwind of beauty, style, and substance…

~ Nu Century Arts presents: Live Box with Chima Anya – Talented MC/Rapper Chima Anya is tearing up the UK scene at the moment with his new collaboration ‘It’s The Manner’ that features the legendary Jehst and his new track ‘New Day’ featuring Soweto Kinch.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2010:
Beatbullyz / Mary Anne Hobbs / Marlena Shaw / King Charles / eaststrikewest / The Brute Chorus / Kids Love Lies / Josh Pyke + Emma Pollock / Kill It Kid / The Besnard Lakes / We Have Band / Manna / Leigh Mary Stokes / King Adora / Phil King / The Features / LaBrassBanda / Sweet Sweet Lies / Muchuu / Patrick Duff / Beardyman / Darwin Deez / Rose Elinor Dougall / Best Coast / Paul Curreri / Real Estate / A Place To Bury Strangers / Richard James / Jim Bob (Carter (USM) / John Fairhurst / The Black Atlantic

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

xH&Hx

Rhubarb Radio is a community radio station based in the heart of The Custard Factory, Dibgeth, Birmingham. For the past 18 months, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of traditional radio, with a wide range of specialist music, comedy and talk based programming produced by the people of Birmingham.

Now we’re taking it to the next level. Join Chris Downing of Brumcast and Phil Coyne from The Midsweep as we bring you a live broadcast from the Hare and Hounds.. Featuring live interviews with the bands and the crowd.

Confirmed line up so far:

Henry’s Children

Miss Halliwell

Rase

Josiah Gillespie

Benjamin Blower

with DJ Shelley Atkinson from  Sunday City Musicbox.

Firstly thank you to all the people who have subscribed this week!
We’ve pulled out the very large hat and have drawn 2 names! Well done to Mark Hall & Johnny Bevan! I will email you shortly about receiving your free tickets to a Leftfoot / Birmingham Promoters show + £20 bar tab!!

Don’t worry anyone who missed out or didn’t win this time around, we will be giving you the chance to win once a month so keep your eyes and ears open! Don’t worry if you’ve already subscribed because you can still win every month! If you have subscribed to our news letter you will be receiving monthly email, this will include listings, top artists to look out for, competitions and tips on how to gain cheaper entry to our events!

On with the weeks listings!! …

Monday
~ Back Bar Quiz – A nice chilled out way to start your week by testing out your knowledge.

Wednesday
~Birmingham Promoters Rogue States / EastStrikeWest / Black Dollar Bills – Headlining are local favourites Rogue tates, some bands aspire to greatness; chasing big sounds and big ideas in an attempt to resonate. For others, it just happens to them… also joining is touring band EastStrikeWest “It’s rare that a band releases a debut full-length of such majesty it almost leaves you breathless. Stunning.” [8/10] (Rocksound Magazine)

~Back Bar Quiz – red hot quiz action, win prizes!

Thursday
~World Unlimited presents: Colvin Quarmby – The catchy, melodic songs are crafted with incredibly evocative lyrics which can touch the soul in a most powerful way. From heart-breaking acoustic ballads and foot-tapping country rhythms, to full blown folk-rock anthems.

Friday
~Mikee Lazy presents: The Goodie Bag! – £3 all night…Djs for the evening… The first goodie bag of 2010 arrives in form of The Super Goodie Bag. Expect some delicious treats from the ClubbRock,Sneaker P (We’re Not Famous) and Django … You will hear hip hop, dubstep, jungle, electro, indie, bashment, reggae, soul…..Basically we cover it all! – Music policy- Anything goes!!

~HABIT presents: The 3rd Birthday – It’s our 3rd birthday so we’re having a massive party! We celebrate 3 amazing years of party. Welcoming back one of the UK’s finest talents, SPENCER PARKER. Spencer is fast becoming one of the world’s most in demand DJ/Producers! Support comes from true rising star of the Birmingham club scene, ELLIOT CROFT. Making a name for himself as a regular DJ at GLAS & FACE, Elliot is now a firm favourite amongst the underground house heads! With HABIT residents JACK2FRONT and JAMES ROBERTS who will kick the party off with their now trademark deep house sounds…

Saturday
~Faceboot presents: Bar Boot Sale – 1pm start, for those of us who cannot be bothered with learning how to use ebay or with getting up at the crack of dawn on a Sunday… vintage clothes and accessories, books, toys, homemade goods, local art… Pop in, quench your thirst, buy a cake, and have a mooch…

~Mat Horne presents: Session Birmingham – London’s coolest clubnight comes to Birmingham! In association with Chicks Dig Jerks… Mat Horne (Dj Set), Midnight Socialite (Xfm, Dj Set), Liam Young (Nme, Dj Set), States Of Emotion (Live), Tantrums (Live) & Very Special Guests… This looks set to sell out fast so don’t miss out!! Grab your tickets fast!

~Mr Elephant presents: FREE PARTY – Party Rockin Mammals feat Special Guest DJ Reaction – Heading one of the leading drum and bass events in the city aka Break Thru, and of course the man who bought us the infamous underground nightlife newspaper – The Night Times. Ric aka DJ Reaction has supported a wealth of big names! With residents Skeleton (Trigger/Secret Wars/The Beat Suite) & Dolhasz (The Beat Suite). Expect a journey through lush sun kissed liquid drum and bass all the way through to those massive peak time club bangers…FREE FREE FREE!

Sunday
Hilarious Comedy presents: The XXXX Comedy Club – Hare & Hounds has long been the spiritual home of the Birmingham comedy scene, and now the laughs are returning once again, with a whole new generation of comics to make you laugh…6 comedians only £3 entry! Confirmed acts that James will be introducing at the first show include…Adam Williams, Ben Hutchinson, Lee Grant, Phil McCullough And circuit headliner…Ryan Gough!!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2010:
Mat Horne:sessions / Beatbullyz / Mary Anne Hobbs / Marlena Shaw / King Charles / eaststrikewest / Kat Vipers / The Brute Chorus / Kids Love Lies / Josh Pyke + Emma Pollock / Kill It Kid / The Besnard Lakes / We Have Band / Manna / Leigh Mary Stokes / King Adora / Phil King / The Features / LaBrassBanda / Sweet Sweet Lies / Muchuu / Patrick Duff / Beardyman / Darwin Deez / Rose Elinor Dougall / Best Coast / Paul Curreri / Real Estate / A Place To Bury Strangers / Richard James / Jim Bob (Carter (USM) / John Fairhurst / The Black Atlantic

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

xH&Hx

It’s a good week for live music @ Hare & Hounds people…. and an even better week for people who subscribe to our mailing list!

Each month we will be giving away golden tickets to any new subscribers and previous subscribers to the Hare & Hounds Mailing list. The winners will win a pair of tickets to any Leftfoot or Birmingham Promoters shows of their choice for that month, plus a £20 bar tab for that night. The first 2 winners will be picked out of a hat this time next week! To win a pair of tickets to any of our March shows + £20 bar tab, all you have to do is visit http://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/ and subscribe at the foot of the home page! GO GO GO!!!!

Read on for this weeks events….

Monday
-Back Bar Quiz: come and test your knowledge!!

Tuesday
- 8Bit Lounge: Another month of 8Bit Lounging. We’re trying for a few more consoles this time. But expect the usual ones to be there. Music as ever from the guys, ranging from pure electro, to 8bit stylings of a variety of cover versions. Leons final fantasy medley seemed to go down very well last time. All is free, so come down and spend a relaxing tuesday eve gaming away

Wednesday
- Birmingham Promoters & Live Nation presents: Girls / Spectrals / Circus Town + This Is Tomorrow Dj’s – Girls is a band from San Francisco. The band’s lead singer, Christopher Owens, is a former member of the Children of God cult. Named “the year’s best new artist” 2009 Spin Magazine + The New York Times compared the band’s sound to Elvis Costello, Buddy Holly, and the Beach Boys.

- Back Bar Quiz: win prizes!!

Thursday
- We Love Brum The Other Woman’s Club presents: Blind Tiger Club: Barry’s Attic / Black Apples / Is I Cinema / Neil Ward – The Other Woman’s Club teams up with We Love Brum for the second installment of Kings Heath’s sexiest new live music night THE BLIND TIGER CLUB. Barry’s Attic are an Indie band with C86 pop sensibilities, an original sound that follows in the footsteps of Bloc Party, and takes it elsewhere, with a spring in its step rather than a heavy, angsty heart…

Friday
- Moseley Folk Festival’s Lunar Society presents: Starless And Bible Black / The Gardenelles / Beneath the Oak – Starless & Bible Black formed Manchester 2005, brings together the sounds of Topanga Canyon country rock, Manchester guitar jangle and outer-space psychedelic drones. This is coupled with the pure and husky voice of their chanteuse, Helene Gautier…

- The Source presents: The Source presents DJ Sy – an exclusive 90-minute acid house/old skool set by the original scratch-master, DJ Sy… started 1989, blending hip-hop and acid house and soon earned residencies at the legendary Venus Club & Rave FM (Nottingham). He then went on to headline at all the major raves around the UK.. including Fantazia, Venus, Amnesia and many more….

Saturday
- J & G Vintage Clothes Fairs – Massive Vintage Clothes Sale!! Ladies and Men’s clothes, accessories & jewellery , Items From Only £1!!! 11am – 4.30pm, crack open your piggy bank!!

- Birmingham Promoters presents: Nick Harper / Vijay Kishore – Despite being destined to be forever known as the son of the legendary folk/blues singer-songwriter Roy Harper, Nick has forged his own way ahead to have become recognised as one of Britain’s finest acoustic singer/guitarists + Vijay Kishore has quietly been causing something of a stir musically with his ambiguous folk-tinged fusion of his anglo asian heritage .Bringing favourable comparisons from listeners to everything from the sufi infused tones of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to Thom Yorke,Jeff Buckley or even Nina Simone and PJ Harvey.

- Organic presents Roc Hunter – Hunter spins the finest classic and contemporary ingredients blended into a heady mix-and-match musical menu serving bossa bombs, sultry sambas, batucada bangaz and a wide range of latin licks, mixed up with a selection of disco, funk and boogie monsters … support from residents Lenny OMP, Justin Bond & Jock Lee

Sunday
- Birmingham Promoters presents: The Crimes / Club Smith / This Love Affair – Welcome to Club Smith, Born 2009, Leeds band have drawn on personal experiences to create something unworldly unique, with the lyrics focussing on a whirlwind of misdirection and lack of focus. Brooding with a dark undercurrent and daunting rhythms Club Smiths’ songs rumble quietly into epic slow-burning anthems…

- Oya batucada presents “Take me to Brazil !”- samba percussion workshop, led by Mestre John Richards, informal learning styles, all welcome, instruments provided, 12.15 til 3 pm!!!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2010:

Marlena Shaw / King Charles / Club Smith / eaststrikewest / Kat Vipers / The Brute Chorus / Kids Love Lies / Josh Pyke + Emma Pollock / Kill It Kid / The Besnard Lakes / We Have Band / Manna / Leigh Mary Stokes / King Adora / Phil King / The Features / LaBrassBanda / Sweet Sweet Lies / Muchuu / Patrick Duff / Beardyman / Darwin Deez / Rose Elinor Dougall / Best Coast / Paul Curreri / Real Estate / A Place To Bury Strangers / Richard James / Jim Bob (Carter (USM) / John Fairhurst / The Black Atlantic

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

xH&Hx