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