A lot of people have been asking when will we be starting Sunday Roasts at the Hare and Hounds….Well the time is now upon us…

To coincide with America’s Independence Day celebrations we will be launching our roasts on Sunday July 4th!! And then every Sunday there after…

In true SFP fashion our chef Mr Finn will be mixing it up and providing a very cajun twist to the Roasts so expect the unexpected…

A few examples of what you might see on the menu…

BBQ BEEF
POTROASTED CHICKEN
HONEY GLAZED HAM
HUMBLE APPLE PIE

NOTE *** THERE WILL BE A VEGGIE OPTION (IT WON’T BE A NUTROAST!

Whatever the menu be, we’ll be offering 1 Course for £8 or 2 Courses for a tenner.

We’ll be serving roasts from 2pm through to 5pm but if you want to eat before 2pm we’ll have Sunday Brunch available from midday.

On top of this, we will be supplying our very own Soul Food Soundsystem so come and chill to some laid back jazz, soul, funk and ska to make this the perfect Sunday wind-down…

Because demand has been high and to give us an idea on numbers, we’re recommending people reserve their tables. The benefit of doing this is not only will you have a guaranteed place for yer bums, but we’ll also supply a weekend paper of your choice and a copy of our first mix cd to the table all for gratis!

To reserve a table, just message any of us here on facebook or message matthew_beck@hotmail.co.uk stating what paper you’d like on your table.
The first four dates we’re taking bookings for are as follows…

Sunday July 4th
Sunday July 11th
Sunday July 17th
Sunday July 24th

So it’s Glastonbury this weekend… it’s that time of year where … all of us too slow to get a ticket, spend the weekend watching the highlights and listening to Jo Whiley pretend to know what she’s talking about … well NOT THIS YEAR! Thats right … This year we are very lucky to have Breakestra & Chali 2NA (Jurassic 5) at the Hare & Hound THIS Saturday! And as a nice little gesture, Leftfoot have been kind enough to offer all you music fans a last minute special offer! So make sure you read ahead to what the dealio is…

Read on for more details of this week’s events, don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list on the website, facebook and twitter feed!…

Monday & Wednesday

~ Back Bar quizzes – Lots of prizes to be won!

Friday

~ Gillian Lerner & IOEarth presents: IOEarth & Special Guests

IOEarth bring their critically acclaimed debut album to life with an amazing live show.

IOEarth founders Dave Cureton & Adam Gough are joined on stage by Richard Cureton, Claire Malin, Marc Williams and Luke Shingler and together they do what many thought would be impossible – They recreate their genre-bending sound right before your eyes … and ears. This is the band to see in 2010.

~ ENTICE presents: ENTICE – Funk Fuelled House beats

ENTICE is a new night, starting in Birmingham, to celebrate the best in quality underground House and NU-Disco. The Hare and Hounds was chosen as the venue for the opening night due to its intimate club atmosphere and diverse music policy. Complete with visuals, the opening night should be one to remember!! Follow us on FACEBOOK for free entry and future event information!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=114657231909378&ref=ts

Saturday

~ Leftfoot & Funkbox presents: Breakestra & Chali 2NA (Jurassic 5) – Leftfoot 10^th Anniversary series brings together an amazing collective, L.A.’s finest practitioners of gritty soul/jazz, party funk & breaks, renowned as one of the great live funk bands of their era BREAKESTRA and the unmistakable voice of Chali 2NA (Jurassic 5) MC, Musician, Actor, Painter, Renaissance Man.. For lovers of funk, soul, jazz & real hip-hop, this is simply UNMISSABLE…

Message back for discounted tickets promotional code!!!

Sunday

~ 7 Inch Cinema presents: 7 Inch Cinema :: 8bit special

7inch returns with chiptunes, pixelated animation and live gaming. The evening kicks off with High Score, a portrait of one man’s crusade to achieve the all-time high score on the arcade version of classic Atari game Missile Command – a feat which involves two days of solid gaming on one quarter, with no pause button. Other attractions >> guest DJ Mike Johnston (Mike in Mono, ZX Spectrum Orchestra) will transport us to an electro world hand-built from chunks of code >> 8bit Lounge will provide additional music and some games you can try out >> and we’ll bring a bagful of shorts too, including some highlights from the recently-wrapped 2 Weeks 2 Make It challenge.

~ 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:

Breakestra & Chali 2NA (J5) / Trevor Fung / Bentley Rythm Ace / Hott Date – Sailors & Pirates / Sea Fields / Soil & Pimp Sessions /Gilles Peterson & Earl Zinger / Headzfest / Nosaj Thing / The Features / First Aid Kit / Ugly Duckling / Black Mountain / Archie Bronson Outfit  / Darwin Deez

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=7059

https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

xH&Hx

Hey guys, just a little reminder about the great events we have lined up for you at the Hare & Hounds this week. Soul Food Project have now added a new brunch menu, more details to come but in the meantime check out their event this Saturday… where SFP will be bringing us a mix of music AND food throughout the day!

Also, if you haven’t received our June update in your email, you probably haven’t subscribed on our website yet or you’ve typed an incorrect email address. By subscribing to our monthly email you will be receiving updates, news, special deals and competitions to win prizes, so make sure you sign up for our mailing list if you haven’t already!

Read on for more details of this week’s events, don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list on the website, facebook and twitter feed!…

Monday

~ Back Bar quiz – don’t be a loser…be a winner!!

Wednesday

~ Birmingham Promoters presents: Jeff Klein / David Garside / Jamie Croft

Indie Rock Singer-Songwriter/Musician from New York. Equal parts Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Beck and Gram Parsons, Jeff Klein has released 2 albums on Björk’s One Little Indian label, featuring guests ranging from Ani Difranco to Dave Pirner. Not to be missed!

~ Back Bar quiz – come win some prizes at our midweek quiz!!

Thursday

~ Dubious Product presents: DubCherry Live

Established in 2007 as a collaboration of sounds, ideals, and an appreciation of SPACE and TIME…Commercially viable?  Who cares? Acoustically astute? Definitely. Crowded? Never.  Taking inspiration from the wonderful diversity of British music culture and World-Wide sounds, Dubcherry aim to bring you a new experience in live music…Can you hear what we hear?

Friday

~ Endless Nameless presents: Endless Nameless… launch night!

Expect lashings of Indie, Punk, Grunge, Rock and more…

Live bands: Shana Tova / Skeletons, Visuals by VJ Delsyd, Guest compere – Kevin Campbell. Guest DJ’s:  Marc Reck, Maz (Chicks Dig Jerks), Hearing AIDS DJ’s, Resident DJ’s Stevie K + Mix Master Mack

~ Friendly Fire Music presents: Friendly Fire Band – 3 The Hard Way

Every third Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular live reggae event in the Midlands. This month, the Friendly Fire Band will be playing live on stage fronted by Lion Art, Pablo Rider and Tomlin Mystic, support by Jam Jah Family feat Olbi Iyah.

Saturday

~ Soul Food Project presents: Soul Food Project presents Copter & friends

To celebrate the launch of their kitchen SFP are to host the mutha of all parties, Bringing to you live… COPTER, THE CASTILLIANS, VINNY AND THE CURSE, BRONZE MEDALS, GREEN GABLES, RIVERS PRESLEY SET, BEN CALVERT, FOX, JOHN NAPIER + DJ’s. Music styles include rock’n’soul, surf pop, garage rock, 90’s indie, disco, funk, blues, folk and acoustic with a juicy SOUL FOOD cherry on top!! Expect some surprises and freebies (chocolate brownie please ;D). Music and Food… what more could you ask for?! Full details here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100631373318740&ref=nf

~ Mick Laffoley presents: The Duplicates (Rhythm & Blues)

Making a return trip up North from their London home town, The Duplicates will be suitably marvellous as ever with their combination of well known theme tunes and soul/rhythm and blues instrumentals. Support comes from Birmingham’s own The Rivers Presley Set with special guest DJs Richard March (PWEI and BRA) spinning some tunes. All proceeds go to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Sunday

~ Birmingham Promoters presents: Finley Quaye (Solo) / Burnside

Restless Finley Quaye returns to Birmingham as solo act with a multifaceted, multi ethnic catalogue of music that somehow mashes pure pop to the underground.  Expect classics such as “Sunday Shining”, and “Even After All” from Brit Award winner, as well as brand new material set to be more musically satisfying and challenging than ever before.

~ World Unlimited presents: The Music Room – Emil Friis / Pi / One Eyed Mule

The Music Room has an International feel in June with artists from the USA and Denmark, Emil Friis has been making a name for himself with his previous releases. In the latest Friis crosses the boundaries of genre and reveals a new take on American Music, one that drips with Nordic mournfulness, something Scandinavia has been made famous for.

~ 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:

Friendly Fire Band / Breakestra & Chali 2NA (J5) / Trevor Fung / Bentley Rythm Ace / Hott Date – Sailors & Pirates / Sea Fields / Soil & Pimp Sessions /Gilles Peterson & Earl Zinger / Headzfest / Nosaj Thing / Jeff Klien / Finley Quaye / The Features / First Aid Kit / Ugly Duckling / Black Mountain / Archie Bronson Outfit  / Darwin Deez

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=7059
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

xH&Hx

Amazing nights are becoming a common occurrence for us at the Hare & Hounds and last week was another corker! Not to mention our New Soul Food Kitchen is proving to be very popular with our hungry patrons in its first week opening, the menu is now available on the website, go have a gander at what’s to munch!

We’ve just had another load of great acts and events confirmed for over summer so make sure you have a look at our website listings to see what’s new. Join our FB group and twitter feed for daily updates.

Also some of you may have already got your first monthly news letter from us if you have subscribed on our site, apologies to those still waiting, you should have it within the next few days. Every month we will include a competition, this month we are more or less giving away a pair of tickets to our Breakestra & Chali 2NA (Jurassic 5) event, so if you would like the chance to win one of our fabulous monthly prizes in the future, you can sign up on our H&H home page.

Read on for more details of this week’s events, don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list on the website and twitter feed!…

Monday

~ Birmingham Promoters presents: Rogue States / Blackchords / Black Dollar Bills – some bands aspire to greatness; chasing big sounds and big ideas in an attempt to resonate. For others, it just happens to them. The soaring melodies and driving anthems, like the obvious U2/Coldplay/Snow Patrol comparisons, are there because that’s just what happens when feeling and towering choruses meet. With support from Australian touring band Blackchords! This is a show not to be missed!

~ World Unlimited presents: Jackie Leven – Scottish poet and singer-songwriter. Former lyricist, guitarist and vocalist for the punk band Doll By Doll. He has released 11 albums since his return to music in 1994; one of these, a duet with author Ian Rankin, features an exclusive short story, “Jackie Leven Said”. Since then, Jackie’s songs have followed a dark, gloomy theme – Jackie describes his songs as “saying shit happens” and then helping people to deal with it…

~ Back Bar quiz – don’t be a loser…be a winner!!

Tuesday

~ 8-Bit Ninjas play 8bit Lounge – regular geek-fest, at 8bit lounge we are here to immerse you in a world or retro, futuristic, and experimental electronics. A selection of retro games consoles, with both classic games, and fun recent titles. We have n64, game cube, playstation one, dreamcast and more… Music for the evening is pure robot bliss. With a range of pure electro, vocoder styles, bits of bboy, arcade classics, electronica and songs of your past rendered in 8 bit stylings. Let the battle commence…

Wednesday

~ Back Bar quiz – come win some prizes at our midweek quiz!!

Thursday

~ This is Tmrw & Speech Fewapy present James Yuill / Joyous / Waler / Tom Peel – James Yuill played for This Is Tomorrow a long time ago and they’ve tried to get him back since his one man lo fi folk via kitsune electro show absolutely smashed it. Since then he’s released a record on Moshi Moshi and toured all over the world including Sonar and a sold out tour with Zero 7. Apparently the live show this time around is even stronger so this is one not to be missed.

Friday

~ vinspired Lake of Stars presents: vinspired Lake of Stars Launch! – vinspired Lake of Stars returns to Birmingham to launch this years festival…
vinspired Lake of Stars presents you with an eclectic range of music with AFRIKAN BOY supported by local bands and DJs. With two rooms of musical maddness playing afro-beat, ska, reggae, dub step, drum n bass, electro, indie… how could you resist? All the proceeds go towards the festival and the charities it supports…

Saturday

~ Faceboot presents: Bar Boot sale – 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…

~ Bunka & Cog presents: DAVE ANGEL & Colour DJs – It’s almost a year now since Bunka & Cog joined forces in a new venture to bring a healthy dose of raw techno to the city. With Jazz rooted firmly in his blood, his father was a Jazz musician and his sister Monie Love was part of the Native Tongues hip-hop collective. DAVE ANGEL reached dizzying heights of notoriety for his energetic fusion of Techno, Funk and Jazz during the 90’s…

Sunday

~ Hilarious Comedy presents: The XXXX Comedy Cabaret – a whole new generation of comics to make you laugh… The resident compere for the club is BRMB presenter and local lad, JAMES COOK who will be funny at the start, the end and in between the acts. He’ll also tell you when the breaks are…  Steve Day, Ryan O’donaghue, Harriet D, Jake Dudas & Hangs To The Left. Only £3 entry, so when you think about it… that 50p per comedian, BARGAIN!

~ 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:

Bunka&Cog /Friendly Fire Band / Breakestra & Chali 2NA (J5) / Trevor Fung / Bentley Rythm Ace / Hott Date – Sailors & Pirates / Sea Fields / Soil & Pimp Sessions /Gilles Peterson & Earl Zinger / Headzfest / Jeff Klien / Finley Quaye / The Features / First Aid Kit / Ugly Duckling / Black Mountain

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

Phosphorescent live at ICA, London

(Rated 5/ 5 )

By Ben Walsh

Houck and his hairy cohorts appear ready for it – ready for all of it – playing this intimate venue like it’s the Albert Hall; with bravado and precociousness. Swirling, cinematic and plaintive folk-rock, blessed with Houck’s pained, gorgeously cracked vocals, which are tailor-made for country-and-western laments. 

Read the full review here

and see him live for yourself…

Saturday 5th June

Phosphorescent

Forest Fire

Rich Batsford

@ Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

Adv tickets here

www.capsule.org.uk

Hey everyone, what an amazing Bank Holiday weekend we’ve had … and the fun certainly doesn’t stop there! We have another full week for you with live music and DJ’s as well as a few alternative events…

Good news … Soul Food Project is now up and running! Some of you may have already been lucky enough to try out some of the delicious food we now have to offer at the Hare & Hounds, if not, make sure you drop by next time you’re in Kings Heath. The menu is now available through our website under Food and Drinks section, so go and have a gander…

Read on for more details of this week’s events, don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list on the website and twitter feed! Check out our Sunday cheap list too…

Monday
~ Capsule presents: Dead Meadow / Einstellung
Dead Meadow’s unique marriage of Sabbath riffs, dreamy layers of guitars fuzz bliss, and singer Jason Simon’s high-pitched melodic croon have won over both psychedelic pop/rock and stoner-rock fans alike!

~ Back Bar quiz – don’t be a loser…be a winner!!

Tuesday
~ Nostalgic Love-a-Fayre presents: Swap & Bop
Dance your way to a brand new outfit and raise money for a great charity at the same time! How better to spend a Tuesday night?! Just bring 3 or more items of good quality clothing. Only £5 admission with ALL proceeds going to The Alzheimer’s Society.

Wednesday
~ Birmingham Promoters presents: The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster / Bad For Lazarus / Black Fangs -
Well, armed with a new album, ‘Blood and Fire’ – brought to you via Russia, rehab, personnel upheaval, scraps and the searing heat of unquenchable souls on fire – they return with a vengeance this Wednesday! http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807

~ Back Bar quiz – come win some prizes at our midweek quiz!!

Thursday
~ Birmingham Jazz & Hare and Hounds presents: Erik Truffaz + Sly Johnson (Saïan Supa Crew)
Adored for his audacious collaborations, his generous personality, as well as brilliant music. For this gig, Erik will be joined by, on the drums, the great Philippe Garcia and on the mic, Sly Johnson of the Saïan Supa Crew.

Friday
~ Leftfoot & BASS Festival presents: Jazzie B (Soul II Soul)
Leftfoot & BASS Festival take over the more intimate Venue 2 of the Hare & Hounds for another show in the Leftfoot 10th anniversary series. Jazzie B has long been an inspiration to all those of a soulful persuasion. From his legendary nights at the Africa Centre to his chart-topping Soul II Soul productions, Jazzie B is part of the foundation of UK dance music… https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

~ Habit presents: A Night At The Local 003. Terry Francis (Fabric)
Terry has been on our target list since the early days of HABIT and finally we’ve managed to make it happen! Alongside Craig Richards, Terry has spent more than the last decade as weekly resident of the best club in the world with his quality tough underground house beats the soundtrack to every Saturday night at Fabric…

Saturday
~ J & G Vintage Fairs presents: J & G Vintage Clothes Fairs
Ladies and Men’s clothes, accessories & jewellery fab individual dresses at low prices, gifts from only £1, yummy homemade cakes stall, 11am – 4.30pm, Free Admission!

~ Capsule presents: Phosphorescent / Rich Batsford
Athens, GA, resident Mathew Houck is the sole member of Phosphorescent. The London Evening Standard declared him “the most significant American in his field since Kurt Cobain.” Touring with the likes of Bon Iver, Bowerbirds, Akron/Family and Deer Tick, PHOSPHORESCENT is set to be welcomed to the top table on the strength and charisma of this immaculate, breakthrough material.

~ SumoSoundSystem presents: TNT’S Birthday Bash – Tnt & Vytol / Boogie Dave & Roscoe + More!
Tnt & Vytol have been instrumental since the 90’s in spreading the Drum & Bass vibe on the underground scene in Birmingham. They are one of the longest running back to back duos in Brum and command shows on Pure FM and DnBmidlands.

Sunday
~ Birmingham Promoters presents: Jonah Matranga / Howard James Kenny
‘Elliott Smith meets U2, or Sinead O’Connor as a boy, or like someone that loves Zeppelin but sounds nothing like them… music made under his own name still sounds as sweet… Matranga may have done his best work while flying solo…’ Message back for cheap list x

~ 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:
Dead Meadow / Habit / Phosphorescent / Bunka&Cog / Jazzie B (Soul II Soul ) / Breakestra & Chali 2NA (J5) / Bentley Rythm Ace / Gilles Peterson & Earl Zinger / Headzfest / The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster / Jonah Matranga / Jeff Klien / Finley Quaye / The Features

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