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This Week @ Hare & Hounds
August 30th, 2010
Hope you are all enjoying your bank holiday! We have some nice treats to ease you back into the week so have a look at what we’ve got on. Also we are very sorry to announce that The Furious Five show has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, fear not though music lovers… we still [...]
Soul Food Project – News Letter
August 27th, 2010
Hi all and welcome to Soul Food Project’s First Newsletter!!
As promised and as a thank you for your support, attached is a free brownie voucher, which is valid with any main course!
We’ve got loads goin on this month, so here’s the run down….
Saturday September 18th – SFP FREE PARTY – 2pm Onwards
To co [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
August 24th, 2010
And the winner of last weeks Nosaj Thing competition is Agata Makiela! Well done Agata, you have won a pair of tickets to see Nosaj Thing this Thursday at the Hare & Hounds!! Fear not losers… tickets are only £5, there are still some left so make sure you buy your tickets from here: https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685
Bank [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
August 16th, 2010
We have some more great stuff coming up for you this week! And in the future you have this to look forward to… Leftfoot presents: Andreya Triana (Live) & Norman Jay (Good Times Set)
An experimental and self taught singer/songwriter +++ an innovative and pioneering British DJ!
Have a read about our artists:
http://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/andreya-triana-live-norman-jay-good-times-set/
Tickets from: https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685
Read on for [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
August 10th, 2010
We have some more great stuff coming up for you this week! And in the future you have this to look forward to… Leftfoot & Under The Counter presents: Nosaj Thing (Brainfeeder / LA)
http://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/nosaj-thing-brainfeeder-la/
Tickets from: https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685
Here’s an example of what you will be experiencing:
http://vimeo.com/groups/maccreative/videos/5817444
Read on for more details about this week!
Don’t forget to subscribe to [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
August 2nd, 2010
As some of you already know… we have The Phenomenal Handclap Band playing here this Wednesday! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONo10bU67M
Tickets available here: http://www.seetickets.com/?p=7059
Or you could reply to this email (rachel@hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk) with your name and email address to get on our £5 cheap list!
Read on for more details about this week!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list on [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
July 26th, 2010
JUST ANNOUNCED! The Phenomenal Handclap Band will be playing here on the Weds 4th August … Get your tickets NOW! Have a look here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONo10bU67M
Then when you realise how great they are, go and buy tickets here: http://www.seetickets.com/?p=7059
Also Sunday Roasts have been proving very popular, so we are now taking bookings. To reserve your table [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
July 19th, 2010
Right! This week we have a mass of treats in store for you including two AMAZING Leftfoot shows, so make sure you get your tickets fast for Leftfoot & Birmingham Jazz presents: Soil & Pimp Sessions +++ Leftfoot presents: Gilles Peterson & Earl Zinger
You can get cheaper tickets in advance from here: https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685
We also have [...]The legendary Silver Apples !
July 19th, 2010
Having influenced so many artists in both the electronic and rock world, Silver Apples will be playing an intimate show at Hare & Hounds, Birmingham.
Capsule are thrilled to host the act that inspired Krautrock as well as bands such as Spacemen 3, Stereolab and just about every band who uses electronics [...]Buy 2 Tickets Get 1 Free – Limited
July 16th, 2010
tickets available now but hurry! A great deal like this won’t be around for long!
The people who brought the sell-out show featuring Fabio to the Hare and Hounds in February return with more upfront liquid music with rolling tones
Featuring the biggest liquid hitters on the block…
Nu:Tone, Utah Jazz, Jenna G, Stanza
and [...]We Want You!
July 15th, 2010
Want to be a film extra and watch a free gig too? Come down to the Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham on Tuesday, 20 July. You must be free and willing to be filmed between 7pm and 10pm. Sign up by emailing : turbulenceweb@gmail.com
saying you want to [...]First Aid Kit – £5 list!!
July 15th, 2010
Miss Perry Presents: First Aid Kit + Goodnight Lenin + Mr Bones & The Dreamers – £5 List available for this one! (£10 on the door if you don’t take it up now!)
These talented Swedish sisters will be gracing the Hare & Hounds this Thursday bringing a beautiful fusion of folk and pop! If you [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds!
July 12th, 2010
Hello All! Hope you had a pleasant week and now it’s the start of another jam packed one! So make sure you have a quick scan of what’s to come this week and hopefully something will tickle your fancy… Also look out for his weeks cheap list!
We currently have an indie musical comedy called Turbulence [...]This week @ Hare & Hounds
July 5th, 2010
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend … if you came to the Hare & Hounds you most certainly did! We have some right corkers this week, so keep reading to see what we’ve got for you…
We are happy to announce that the Hare and Hounds will be part of an indie musical [...]Sunday Roast Anyone?
June 24th, 2010
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 [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
June 21st, 2010
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 [...]
This Week @ Hare & Hounds
June 14th, 2010
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 [...]
This Week @ Hare & Hounds
June 7th, 2010
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 [...]
Phosphorescent 5 star live review, and at Hare & Hounds tomorrow!
June 4th, 2010Phosphorescent 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, [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
June 1st, 2010
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 [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds!
May 24th, 2010
We’ve consulted the weather man he’s assured us there will be more sun for this week including bank holiday weekend… So come and take advantage of the beautiful sunshine and unmissable music we have for you this week.
Also we have Soul Food Project Launching THIS Friday!! They have promised to ‘inject [...]This week @ Hare & Hounds
May 22nd, 2010
Again another fun filled week at The Hare & Hounds! Hope you’ve all added us on twitter and facebook! That way you can get our daily tweets and special deals for the week! You can also check out our listings on the site and keep an eye on newly [...]
Special £5 List Available for Sunday!
May 15th, 2010REAL ESTATE (US) play the Hare & Hounds this Sunday night and we have another exclusive cheap list for you! If you send us your full names you can get into the gig on the ‘Birmingham Promoters £5 List’
Email: Carlo@birminghampromoters.com or facebook me… Spread the word! Its £12 on the door so this is a [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds!
May 12th, 2010
Hello H&H friends! Hope you all enjoyed everything the Hare & Hounds had to offer last week! And as usual we have another fun filled week coming up so make sure you have a gander!
ALSO extremely good news for those of you are hungry and/or enjoy tasty food!! Soul Food Project [...]Sunday Giveaway! Airship – The New Editors?
May 7th, 2010
This Sunday @ Hare & Hounds we have a very special show!
Birmingham Management Company ‘Zoot Management’ who look after EDITORS and THE TWANG bring their brand new band AIRSHIP to the venue!
This really is an opportunity to see AIRSHIP in an intimate venue at a very early stage… Airship have just come of a full [...]
This Week @ Hare & Hounds
May 3rd, 2010
Anyone feeling the Monday blues… of course not! Thank god for bank holiday Mondays ay! And what a way to start the week (or carry on with the weekend for most of us!!) with fantastic live music and club nights all week!
Read on for more details of this week’s events, don’t [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds
April 26th, 2010
First of all apologies for any last minute cancelations of some of last week’s gigs, unfortunately Mother Nature decided to let one go and caused disruption to anyone travelling by air, which you all probably know already … unless you’ve been living in a cave for 2 weeks!
Luckily the smoke has [...]Three Trapped Tigers – for fans of Battles, Lightning Bolt…
April 21st, 2010
Tues 27th April sees an exciting show from trio Three Trapped Tigers at Hare and Hounds.
Expect electronic influenced experimentalism, a mesh of poptastic drums and scutterling keyboards for fans of Battles, Lightning Bolt, Errors, Gentle Friendly and the like…
Support come from
Talons - combining the energy of Hardcore with the subtleties of post rock
Health & [...]This Week @ Hare & Hounds!
April 19th, 2010
What a rubbish week…. just kidding … It’s amazing!! Sorry to all those suckaz stranded by volcanic ash but you’re missing out on one hell of a week!!! Plenty of Live Music, DJs, Club Nights, bit of Samba, Quizzes and MORE… exactly what you would expect from a fine venue [...]
This Week @ Hare & Hounds!!
April 12th, 2010
Hello All! Hope you had a pleasant week and now is the start of another jam packed one! So make sure you have a quick scan of what’s to come this week and hopefully something will tickle your fancy!
Also look out for some cheap lists and remember to join us on twitter [...]King Adora – Only 60 Tickets Left!!
April 4th, 2010
If you haven’t got your tickets yet for Weds King Adora! return show then you can visit www.birminghampromoters.com or this direct link for seetickets…
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
All tickets include entry to the official aftershow party which will go on into the early hours…
Any tickets left over will be available on the door at [...]This Week @ the Hare & Hounds!
March 29th, 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 [...]This Week @ the Hare & Hounds!
March 22nd, 2010
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 [...]This Week! Amazing Live Music!
March 15th, 2010
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 [...]
Rhubarb Radio Presents
March 15th, 2010
Rhubarb Radio presents The Live Sessions: Brumcast Vs The Midsweep. Come and be part of this live broadcast!
This Week @ Hare & Hounds
March 8th, 2010
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 [...]This Week
March 1st, 2010
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 [...]This Week!
February 22nd, 2010
The Hare & Hounds just keeps getting better and better!! All those who have made down to our events recently will have hopefully experienced some amazing live music and DJ sets, new talent as well as a few classics… We still got much much more to come this year… And its still ONLY February!! Keep [...]
This Week!!
February 15th, 2010
Thanks to everyone who made it down to the Hare & Hounds last week!! If you didn’t, I think we can all agree… you missed out!! Fear not … this week is set to be just as entertaining, if not more!!
We have a few special guests including Joe Goddard from the one and only HOT [...]This Week!!
February 8th, 2010
Come visit the Hare & Hounds people! It’s got everything you want from a local Music Venue + MORE!! Just take the time to see what we’ve got going on this week, and if you haven’t been to see any of our acts yet, why not take a trip down this week…..
Monday
- Back Bar Quiz [...]Mat Horne’s Clubnight comes to the Hare!
February 5th, 2010
Mat Horne may be better known as an actor in Gavin & Stacey, Catherine Tate Show etc etc, but he also promotes his Sessions clubnight at The Queen of Hoxton in London.
We’re delighted to be hosting his first ever Sessions party in Birmingham on Sat 13th March (in conjunction with the ground-breaking Chicks Dig Jerks collective).
Tickets [...]Hare & Hounds – Live Music!!
February 1st, 2010
We’ve got one hell of a week ahead with probably our biggest selection of Live music in one week!!! Guaranteed there will be something for everyone, so if you’re into seeing/hearing some wicked bands take a look what we’ve got going on at the Hare & Hounds!! Most tickets are available through the links at [...]
This Week!
January 25th, 2010
2010 marks the 10th Anniversary of Leftfoot, and we’ll be holding a series of events to celebrate the last decade… So keep an eye out for some incredible acts coming up! This week begins with the legendary Greg Wilson, don’t miss out! Also gigs marked Birmingham Promoters have a special cheap list going for all their [...]
This Week!!
January 18th, 2010
The snow has all melted, and hopefully the Christmas blues have too! NO excuses! We’ve got some marvellous stuff lined up for you this week so get your butts down to where it’s all happening!!! Read on to see our upcoming events…
Monday & Wednesday
Back Bar Quiz – Assemble all egg heads!! We have some red [...]Leftfoot 10th Anniversary Shows
January 12th, 2010
2010 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Leftfoot club / live nights. And to celebrate this landmark, we’ll be hosting shows at a variety of different venues across Birmingham and further afield (more details to follow).
We’ll be kicking off this series of events with 4 shows at the Hare & Hounds.
First up is Greg Wilson [...]This Week
January 11th, 2010
Come celebrate the snow this week!! Hare & Hounds has remained open despite THE BIG FREEZE so come and warm yourself up with a few beverages this week!
Also make sure you check out our upcoming gigs this year including some of the hottest bands tipped for 2010! Details at the bottom….
Monday & Wednesday
Back Bar QUIZ!! [...]This Week
January 5th, 2010
Happy New Year Everyone!!! Starting off the New Year we have assembled some great acts, club nights and DJ’s to carry on the buzz!! We’ve even thrown in a few free nights and cheapies as we’ve all over done it a bit over the festive season! Also make sure you check out our upcoming gigs [...]
This Week!!!
December 28th, 2009
The Pub is now open as per usual, hope you all got nice and stuffed over Christmas!!!!
There are DJ’s playing throughout the week, as well as our weekly quizzes, And we’ve even got our Stitches and Ho’s this Tuesday in for The Christmas Stitch off to end 2009, make sure you drop in for a [...]This Merry Week!
December 21st, 2009
HE’S ALMOST HERE!!! The big fella is almost here, and we’re willing to get ourselves on the naughty list by sneaking you some early Christmas treats! So take a gander at this weeks glorious bundle of goodies !!!!
Monday
-Industry Records presents: Musical Youth & 1 Eye…. anyone remember “Pass The Dutchie”? …of course you do! [...]This week!!
December 15th, 2009
We have some right Christmas crackers for you this week, it’s time to get festive! We have an incredible selection of bands and club nights to get you jolly before the big man comes! Hope some of these jingle your bells!…
Monday
- Starting the week with a few brain ticklers – Back Back quiz
- Access To [...]Christmas Starts!
December 7th, 2009
The festive season is upon us! This week is full of Christmas themed events, we’ve even thrown in a few special deals to show good will and spread the Christmas joy you all love so much! So make sure you come see us at the H & H this week and start celebrating early this [...]
Lots and Lots!!
November 30th, 2009
We have some amazing stuff on this week at the Hare & Hounds! I can actually guarantee that there’s something for everyone!!! Look at this lot!!!!
Monday/////
-Birmingham Promoters presents…Goldhawks / Chris Tye Band – To kick off your week with a bang Birmingham Promoters bring you indie band Goldhawks! Fresh from supporting The Temper Trap, £3 [...]This week!
November 23rd, 2009
Again another fun filled week at The Hare & Hounds! Hope you’ve all added us to your twitters too any of you tweeters! That way you can get our daily tweets and a few special deals for the week! Don’t forget to check out our listings on the site and keep an eye on newly [...]
This weeks events!
November 17th, 2009
Hopefully you’re not feeling too washed out after all this darn rain! Here’s the weeks treats worth getting a bit soggy for ;D before I forget, you can also find us on twitter now, find us under the name hareandhounds, and remember to give us a tweet if you plan on visiting our events!
Monday
Capsule presents: [...]The Sunshine Underground
November 10th, 2009
FREE GIG! DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM~
The Sunshine Underground The Sunshine Underground are an English, Leeds based indie rock band. The Sunshine Underground play a variety of punk, funk and indie. This can be seen on their debut single, Put You In Your Place, released by City Rockers on July 18th 2005.
The band currently [...]This Week!
November 9th, 2009
Its freeeeeeeeeezing! Luckily we’ve got some crackin shows to warm yer cockles … and yes… The Hare & Hounds has heating!!!!
Take a look at our listing for this week, we’ve also got a few sneaky lil cheapies on the go so make sure you take advantage and message back if you’re interested!!!
Monday
Back Bar Quiz
Tuesday
Venue 1: [...]Jibbering 10th Birthday
November 9th, 2009
Don’t forget that this Saturday Jibbering reaches the grand old age of 10!
Yes! An entire decade of music, art, people and parties!
Come and celebrate @ the Hare & Hounds, Sat 14th Nov and enjoy the sounds of two of the most exciting underground live bands around:
Smerins Antisocial Club & Gentelmans Dub Club
More info here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=160312724685&ref=ts
Tickets from [...]This week!
November 2nd, 2009
Hello there Hare & Hounds fans! Hope you all enjoyed your spooky Halloween weekend! I think you all over-did it a bit … especially the H.O.G lot!! Terrible behaviour ;D Now for this week’s events!
Monday
Back Bar – Quiz – Prizes to be won!
Tuesday
Venue 1- Gaymonkey Records presents: MaJiKer – Pop / Experimental
Venue 2-The Darkroom presents: [...]Joe Lally of Fugazi plays Birmingham
October 29th, 2009
Capsule are delighted to have just confirmed Joe Lally of Fugazi to play at the Hare & Hounds on Monday 16th of Nov. Joe Lally has played bass in Fugazi since their inception in 1987. Support comes from artist duo Juneau Projects and solo instrmentalist Chairmaker.
Don’t miss out tickets available from https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/Check out : www.myspace.com/josephlally
www.capsule.org.ukThis week!!! Halloween Special!!
October 26th, 2009
Happy Monday Everyone! Hope you all enjoyed the weekend, here’s the weekly listings for The Hare & Hounds! We have Heaps of live music for you and of course an assortment of Club nights! Remember its Halloween this weekend so get your moms best bed sheets on and have fun with the ketchup! Its gonna [...]
Rescheduled Steve Lawler show
October 21st, 2009
We finally have a confirmed date for the rescheduled Steve Lawler gig. It will now be happening on Fri 4th December.
All tickets from the postponed show in September will still be valid for this date. So that leaves about 150 tickets left on sale. Superstar DJ in 200 capacity venue = Roadblock…so get your skates [...]This week!!
October 21st, 2009
Its all going on this week @ The Hare & Hounds!!! With live bands everyday … what more could you ask for?! Thanks to everyone for reading the weekly messages and especially those that take full advantage of our deals!
Here’s the listing for this weeks events, for more information on each event please visit our [...]This weeks Treats!
October 12th, 2009
If you’ve never been to The Hare & Hounds before… maybe this is the week to come visit us!! We’re Jammed packed with the some of the best gigs and club nights this week not to mention some amazing activities you wont get in any old local watering hole! Take a look at what we’ve [...]
This Week!
October 5th, 2009
Alright you lot! We’ve got some amazing events and cheeky deals for you this week! Guaranteed to entertain you so take a look at what we’ve got on! Don’t forget to keep checking for updates and new events on our website listings section : http://www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/full-listings/
Monday
VENUE 1 – Birmingham Promoters presents: Doll & The Kicks / [...]Capsule present Starless & Bible Black 08.10.09
October 2nd, 2009
Starless & Bible Black ‘Shape of the Shape’
“an album which is essentially timeless and which demands attention; this is a record to be savoured on those dark winter’s evenings ahead.”
The Music Fix
Signed to the renowned Static Caravan label, Starless & Bible Black tour their critically acclaimed new record ‘Shape of the Shape’ – husky female [...]Hip-Hop Legends at the Hare!
September 30th, 2009
Over the next couple of months we’ve got some REAL Hip-Hop legends gracing the Hare & Hounds main stage.
Starting with Mikey D from Main Source tomorrow night. The King Of The Beats night promises to be a special treat for all lovers of MPC-inspired beats & classic rhymes all the way from Queens, New York.
And [...]Check Out Our Events!
September 29th, 2009Here’s the weeks listings for The Hare & Hounds!!
Fancy seeing whats on for the rest of the year? Visit our listings section, also, try adding our facebook group where you will receive a weekly update of Hare & Hounds events, and occasional cheeky deals!
Monday
Venue 1 – Birmingham Promoters presents: The Temper Trap / Goldhawks
19:30 – [...]It’s time you paid us a visit!!!
September 24th, 2009Another weekly update of this weeks events at The Hare & Hounds including cheap offers! See if there’s anything for you!
MONDAY
Venue1:
Birmingham Promoters presents… Twin Atlantic / Failsafe / Templeton Pek
alternative/rock – http://www.myspace.com/twinatlantic
http://www.birminghampromoters.com – £6adv/(msg back for cheap list)
Back Bar:
Quiz
TUESDAY
Venue1:
Capsule presents… Fuck Buttons/Zun Zun Egui/Theo
Evoking, melodic mix of noise, drone & dance – http://www.myspace.com/fuckbuttons
http://capsule.org.uk/ – £7adv
Venue2:
Salsa
WEDNESDAY
Venue2:
Blitz [...]Here comes the Killer!
September 16th, 2009
One of the hottest DJs on the planet is coming back for another show on Oct 22nd. Advance tickets will be available from tomorrow (see event listing for details)
For those who were too slow on the uptake last time, here’s a little taster.This Week @ The Hare & Hounds!
September 14th, 2009Monday through to Sunday! It’s all happening at The Hare & Hounds, guaranteed to find something you fancy! so take a look at this weeks events!
MONDAY
Venue 1: Put on your dancing shoes we have Salsa!
Back Bar: Put on your thinking caps its the Monday quiz!
TUESDAY
Venue 1: Care to Salsa! Learn to impress your peers!
The Stable: [...]This weekend!
September 4th, 2009
HEY HEY ROCK’N’ROLL ! Don’t miss out this weekend! This Friday we have old-school rockabilly favourites Nate Pilgrim and The Magnificatz, stompin and a jumpin’, bringing you 1950’s style , blend of rock ‘n’ roll and hillbilly! expect quiffs and twists!
SUPPORT LOCAL BANDS! Come check out the talent this Saturday where Indie Rock quartet Rase [...]
STEVE LAWLER GIG POSTPONED
August 20th, 2009
We have received an email from Steve Lawler’s agent informing us that this gig will have to be postponed until December (Fri 4th has been pencilled for now but we’re awaiting confirmation). Although this is a decision made by the artist and his agent (not the venue or promoter), we’d still like to apologise on [...]
The Heaviest band in the world!
August 11th, 2009
After a short break recovering from our annual festival Supersonic, Capsule are back at the Hare & Hounds, kicking back into full gear with ELECTRIC WIZARD, described by many as the heaviest band in the world!
Crushing doom, a sonic aural trip far, far away from this world, where only cyclopean walls of crackling vintage valve [...]Come out and play
August 6th, 2009At least one of these treats must be tempting enough to entice you out:
Thursday 6th August
Tonight we’ve got the ‘progressive’ Mr Cricket, who’ll be supported with ‘introspective retrospection’ from Is I Cinema, Pitseleh and Anna Burge from Brummieland. These four inventive, unconventional local acts will no doubt make for a night that will [...]Revved up and raring to go
July 30th, 2009Tiring week? Tough, because there’s no rest for the wicked. You’re going to have to save your sleep for later.
Thursday
Miss Perry Presents local talent Pulled Apart by Horses, a Leeds four-piece fronted by Brummie boy Tom Hudson as lead ’shouter guitarer’. What Rocksound Magazine call their ‘manic art-punk convulsion’ will be supported [...]Great expectations
July 23rd, 2009I hope you’ve had a nice and quiet week, because it’s going to be a rather noisy weekend. One containing possibly the best live night of the year, no less. Here’s the lowdown:
Thursday
The Will To Rally are a group that don’t get out much because ‘we are very slack’. But they’re making an [...]Another week, another top round-up
July 15th, 2009Here’s a sneak preview of all the fun that’s to come:
Wednesday
Tonight Rogue States will be rocking the house from 7.30pm, with poetic songs about ‘love and loss, opportunity and frustration, certainty and faith.’ They’re supported by Berlin Blockade.
Thursday
It’s your monthly dose of laughing gas with ‘Off The Cuff’, a live version of Whose [...]Something for the weekend
July 9th, 2009Hopefully you’re not feeling too washed out after all that rain to enjoy the great gigs we’ve got lined up for this weekend:
ThursdayTonight we’ve got the excellent Kevin Hewick, who recorded tracks with the surviving members of Joy Division after Ian Curtis’ death before they formed New Order. He’s also enjoyed support slots with [...]
Good times at Mr Elephant’s 2nd birthday bash
July 7th, 2009For those wanting to relive Mr Elephant’s 2nd Birthday at the Hare & Hounds on the last bank holiday (or see what you missed out on) then you can read Rich Batsford’s write-up and/or check out this video:
Feeling hot, hot, hot?
July 2nd, 2009If you’ve managed not to melt before the weekend, chill out with us – we’ve got some treats in store from Friday onwards:
FridayWe get sneak preview of the Big Chill with the Official Big Chill Warm-Up from Hexstatic for a night of ’slamming electronic funk, acid house and hip hop, cut together with sheer wit [...]
The weekend starts here!
June 26th, 2009Hopefully this week you’ve managed to soak up some rays while you could, because the weekend isn’t looking so sunshiney.
Still, keeping dry is the perfect excuse to get yourself under our roof where we’ve got a line-up of events good enough to make you drool.
FridayMissing Glasto? Course you are, because you know about The Beastival [...]
Fancy a free ticket for Hot 8 Brass band?
June 23rd, 2009
The infamous brass band from New Orleans are back at the H&H tomorrow night, and as it’s such a beautiful day we’ve decided to give you the chance to win yourself a pair of free tickets!
Just answer the following question:
What is the name of Hot 8 Brass band’s UK record label?
Email your answer to info@hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
Be [...]Who wants FREE ENTRY!! to Joe Gideon & The Shark!?
June 20th, 2009
Who wants FREE ENTRY!! to Joe Gideon & The Shark? On Sunday (today if its Sunday now!).
They toured with Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and Seasick Steve over the past 9months! This band are simply too good to not play to the maximum amount of people! Tickets are £6adv and £8 on the door [...]Prefuse 73 date change
June 19th, 2009
Please Note:
This show has been changed to Monday July 6th at the Hare & Hounds instead of the 16th of July.
All tickets for the 16th are valid for Monday the 6th show
Tickets from: https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/organisers/?id=185
Polar Bear – Kings Heath
Swordfish – Birmingham city centreRoy Ayers tickets now on sale
June 13th, 2009
Tickets for the Roy Ayers’ shows on Friday 24th July are now on sale through the ticketsellers.
There are a few early bird tickets available for just £12 plus booking fee. For full details, go to our listings section.
Early bird tickets (Show 1 only)What’s on this week, including a handful of legends
June 8th, 2009
We’ve got another varied line-up at the Hare and Hounds this week, with a few bona fide legends coming through the door. Here’s what’s coming up:
Wednesday kicks things off with The Drones with their dirty, psychedelic take on Australian rock. Support comes from Snowman and Barge Pole.
On Thursday there’s a tricky choice to be made. [...]Aethenor – 1 of 3 exclusive UK shows..!!!!
June 4th, 2009Capsule have a very exciting event coming up at the Hare & Hounds on Saturday 13th June, headlined by Æthenor who bost members of cult drone act SUNN O))), Guapo, ULVER main man Kristoffer Rygg and Vincent de Roguin of Shora. Support comes from local instrumentalists Einstellung + VERY SPECIAL GUESTS!!!*
Don’t miss out on this [...]This weekend – a little bit of everything
June 4th, 2009So what have we got coming up for you over the weekend?
Well, starting tonight (weekends start on Thursdays these days) we’ve got “white boy shit”, in the back bar, “running the gamut of guitars from folky to ferocious”. Your host is dj daddynohit with special guest nerdlings.
On Friday the Hare and Hounds hosts a couple [...]Crazy P & Substance Videos by Jaybug
June 3rd, 2009
We’ve had a couple of great videos made by local legend, Jonathan Griffiths aka Jaybug. He’s been providing visuals, graphics and all manner of creativity since the early days of the Medicine Bar.
You can check out some of his work here
And now for the videos…CRAZY P AT THE HARE & HOUNDS – SHOOT & EDIT [...]
Everybody Loves The Sunshine!
June 2nd, 2009
We thought it would be a good day to let you all know that the legendary Roy Ayers will be returning to the venue on Fri 24th July. The last show was voted “Best Live Gig of 2008″ by the Night Times and this promises to be another special night.
Full details will appear on the [...]Live Pub Poker League
May 28th, 2009
Launches on Tues 2nd June @ 7.30pm in the back bar.
Welcome to LivePubPokerLeague and our FREE-to-enter Texas Holdem poker tournaments held in local pubs and clubs throughout the country. Organised on an Area League system, players compete at ANY of our venues to earn points towards the Area Leaderboard to qualify for a two-monthly Area Final, where we provide fantastic prizes – throughout 2009 we will provide you with [...]Chromehoof Show postponed.
May 28th, 2009
Capsule have just received this explanation from the band.
“Sadly this Chrome Hoof performance has to be postponed as another show that due to take place on the same weekend was cancelled by the promoter. This late cancellation leaves Chrome Hoof unable financially to make the trip. A rescheduled date will be announced soon and they [...]White Rose Movement-Live tonight
May 28th, 2009
WHITE ROSE MOVEMENT /// ULTERIOR /// ROMANCE /// TONIGHT! £5 CHEAP LIST AVAILABLE!
EMAIL carlo@hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk B4 6PM!
http://www.myspace.com/whiterosemovementStitches and Hos tonight
May 26th, 2009
Hi everyone. Hope you had a good bank holiday weekend. If you’re looking for something a little different to do tonight – maybe you fancy getting a little crafty – then you could do a lot worse than to pop into our back bar for Stitches and Hos.
Stitches and Hos are a motley crew of [...]All over the Bank Holiday
May 21st, 2009
Another Bank Holiday? Already? There’s loads of stuff happening at the Hare & Hounds this weekend so lets get into it…
Friday 22 May
BROKEN NOTE bring some filthy dubsteb to room 1, supported by the dirtiest drum and bass and mischievous electronic antics. Promoted by [sic] & Resistor. Tickets and info here.
Substance – The Reunion. Chris [...]Hypnotic Brass Ensemble on Jools Holland tonight!
May 19th, 2009
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are on Later With Jools Holland tonight.
And then catch them in Kings Heath on sunday. This promises to be another big bank holiday at the H&H so make sure you get involved.
We’ve also got Son Of Dave playing live on wednesday (with the Frimp collective hosting Venue 2) and Sublime Frequencies [...]Manchester Orchestra Announce Special Show!
May 18th, 2009
Manchester Orchestra announce exclusive 4 date UK tour in July and they come to Birmingham and the Hare & Hounds on July 18th… tickets available now!
See full details here!!Sublime Frequencies comes to Birmingham
May 17th, 2009This Thursday the Hare & Hounds plays host to the first ever UK tour for SUBLIME FREQUENCIES with Group Doueh (from the Western Sahara) and Omar Souleyman (from Syria) plus Sublime Frequencies DJ ( including Alan Bishop of Sun City Girls). This show is not to missed!
Sublime Frequencies are presenting some of the greatest expressive [...]Gas Lamp Killer
May 15th, 2009
OH MY GOD!
How good is this man?
Watch this space for photos, match reports and information about his next visit.
GAS LAMP KILLER…Everybody recovered?
May 6th, 2009
So that’s two bank holidays down and two to go! We had some amazing shows over the bank holiday weekend. Huge respect to Paul Murphy, Dubmatic, Token Black Kid, Souljazz Orchestra, Crazy P & Futureboogie for some memorable moments. Watch this space for some video highlights and check our facebook group for photographs.
And now on [...]
