Hare and Hounds

THE HONEYCOMB CLUB is making a comeback for the Autumn to bring you a very special night of entertainment.

ALTERNATIVE DUBSTEP ORCHESTRA

“This high powered take on a conventional orchestra has expanded the minds of everyone who has cared to listen. From masterful, original compositions featuring both traditional musicians and turntablists, to heavy hitting gritty covers like Cockney Thug by Rusk…o and Red by Laid Blak, this is live Dubstep for 2011.”

ADO, fresh from their first summer tour, plan to hit the deck hard at this event, showcasing new tracks alongside some crowd favourites which have been getting audiences rocking across the UK since the start of this project last winter.

This is alternative live dubstep with an orchestral twist, celebrating and melting many genres and influences, bringing turntablism and traditional musicianship together in their own unique way. This collective features musicians and turntablists from Birmingham who have come together from all walks of music to make a distinct wall of sound which gets any party rockin’.

THE FRENZIES

The Frenzies offer kitsch, sometimes surreal,  Tarantino-esque surf rock tones to any party and with legendary Birmingham frontman DAZ DOLCZECH as host, we know this band are going to get the party started. This is rock n roll with a modern twist and perfect for the Honeycomb Club saturday night soundtrack.

The Honeycomb Club, after launching in December of last year, has quickly established itself as a quality midweek music night celebrating world class musicians, DJs and visuals alike.

The March session has live resident dubstep outfit ALTERNATIVE DUBSTEP ORCHESTRA alongside psychedelic-rock-blues outfit VELVET TEXAS CANNONBALL (think The Doors meets Cream – Hammond organ-tastic!). If that wasn’t enough, Sam Redmore will also be popping by to spin some tunes – but expect something a little different from his Freestyle residency sets, as we blend through musical styles. DJ SWITCH will be turntablist supremo with the orchestra, alongside THE DOCTOR.
As per usual, expect collaborations galore and some very special new arrangements!

Resident DJs The Doctor and Malicious DJ will also be adding to this month’s soundscape, with visuals provided by Blendstate.

And of course, expect to see some awesome local music videos.

WE DON’T DO FLYERS OR POSTERS BECAUSE OF POSTER WARS, COUNCIL JOBSWORTHS, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS, LACK OF EFFECTIVENESS IN A WORLD OVERRUN WITH PROMO PAMPHLETS, AND MOST OF ALL….BECAUSE WE WANT TO BUILD A GREAT AUDIENCE ON WORD OF MOUTH…so on that note, tell all your friends! The first 3 events have had a fantastic crowd of music lovers. Come and be part of the next one. The audience is AS important as the music.

Don’t forget to get in early – Door open at 8pm. Venue closes at 11:30pm. Come and join us in this midweek celebration of musical goodness…

Tickets will be on sale from Friday 11th February – early bird deals available. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are £5 advanced (through Ticket Sellers) and £8 on the door.

The Source presents Tango and Ratty

Friday 11th Feb

Tango and Ratty – 2hr 90-94 journey

Gershwin (40th Birthday special)
Glenn Aston (Raindance)
DJ-X (HOG/PCM)

For their 1st event of 2011 and to celebrate  Gershwin’s 40th bday, The Source presents two legendary Old Skool DJ/producers – Tango and Ratty.

A Hip Hop DJ since the mid 80’s, Ratty had already earned his reputation as a big name DJ by the early 90’s, playing major events up and down the country and becoming well known for his choppy style of mixing, scratching, and his selection of upfront music. At the same time, Tango (also a Hip Hop DJ and one time DMC competitor) began DJing at venues such as Shelleys in Stoke on Trent and the two soon discovered they shared very similar musical tastes, and struck up a friendship.

Following the release of Tango’s first EP “Impact” on DJ SS’ new Formation Records imprint and the subsequent remixes, the two got together in the studio to produce the now classic “Tales from the Darkside /Final Conflict.” on their own label. A remix EP followed, featuring Mickey Finn and Bay-B-Kane, which continues to smash dancefloors to this day. Tango went on to produce several more tracks for Formation, including the reggae influenced “Project 1” and the seminal “Future Followers,” whilst Ratty released his “Taste of Things to Come” EP which cemented the pairs reputation as premier purveyors of the darkside style of rave/hardcore.

As Ratty’s DJ work continued to flourish taking him to the USA, Europe and Australia, Tango notched up a host of classic remixes for various labels, including Moving Shadow, Suburban Base and Formation, as well as producing the club-smashing re-work of Dance Conspiracy’s “Dub War” (which received airplay from the legendary John Peel). After a brief break, the pair reunited in the studio in 2002, and a string of strong new material followed, including releases for Timeless, L-Plates, Function and Basement Records whilst Tango also produced a stream of Breakbeat releases with DJ Pulse, including remix work for Stanton Warriors (“Da Virus”) and more Radio 1 airplay, this time from Pete Tong. More recently, Tango and Ratty (along with Randall, Outrage and others) have been at the forefront of the retro-futuristic Jungle Techno revival, J-Tek with the Steel Fingers label.

Add to this the fact that it’s Source resident and co-promoter Gershwin’s 40th birthday and one of Ratty’s last ever Old Skool sets, this promises to be one to remember.

Those of you that have attended the previous Source events with DJ Sy, 2 Bad Mice, Trevor Fung, Nookie and Doc Scott will know what to expect – great music, great people, quality sound and lighting and above all, one fantastic vibe just like the old days!

Advance tickets £5+bf – MOTD

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Mark Morriss is best known for fronting 90’s number 1 selling Brit Pop-ers The Bluetones. Not one to be pigeonholed though, Mark has carved out a critically acclaimed career as a solo artist too.

Mark’s shows are renouned for his sharp wittiscms and audience interaction and feature a mixture of Bluetones hits along with many solo penned future classics too.

This promises to be a delightful and entertaining show packed with gags and great tunes alike in Birminghams most intimate venue.

Support from Black Market Empire (Acoustic) – The Birmingham, England four piece burst onto the scene early 2009. Marking their debut show to a sold out Barfly.

BME soon became renowned for their storming live shows. Their reputation did not go unnoticed with the quartet sharing bills with award winning (Song of the year for ‘Sweet disposition’ at the APRA music awards) The Temper Trap, (NME best new band 2009) Bombay Bicycle Club, Million selling Brit pop treasures The Bluetones, Nine Black Alps & Paul Weller’s young favourites DOGS.

Such Shows only added to BME’s already large & loyal fan base. Earning them accolades from critics & their peers a like.“a superb roof raising set of classy Rock n Roll songs”… Mark Morris, The Bluetones.

BME are an exciting ,Indie, Guitar based, Bluesy, Rock n Roll band who will be releasing their first EP ‘FORWARD’ on July 31st with the launch party being at The Victoria pub (John Bright street, behind The Alexander Theatre). With catchy riffs, heartfelt, melodies, well crafted songs & anthemic tunes Black Market Empire are set to conquer.

Contact – Sparse acoustic guitar interplays with Mike’s rhythmic bass lines, allowing space for Zoë to deliver the lyrical, melodic vocals that complete the Contact sound.  Studio material reflects aspects of the live sound, alongside more expansive arrangements that transform live favourites into something new.

Image by Miles Perhower

An evening of fine noise and words, featuring an array of intriguing acts such as Miss Halliwell, The Courtesy Group, The Gruber and other mysterious players…

http://www.myspace.com/thecourtesygroup

http://www.myspace.com/hansgruberpunk

http://www.last.fm/music/Miss+Halliwell

Circus Town present an evening of music from some of Birmingham’s finest bands and DJ’s.

Rebellious Jukebox
http://www.myspace.com/rebelliousjukeboxuk

Circus Town
http://www.myspace.com/circustown

The Black Bombers
http://www.myspace.com/blackbombers5

DJ’s: The Black Fiction / Carmageddon

£4 door, £3 NUS / Facebook Guestlist

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As is the fashion in New Orleans, we’ll be celebrating Mardi Gras with a mutha of a Soul Food Party..Full Line Up as follows…

CRAIG CHARLES (6 MUSIC) DJ SET

Awooga, Awooga, Awooga…

TV presenter, actor, DJ and all round legend, Craig Charles hosts one of 6 music’s most listened to shows bringing bag loads of Funk and Soul to your Saturday evenings and does a mighty fine job of playing everything from old Stax and heavyweight funk cuts through to party breaks, bossa nova and sweet soul music.

Craig will be heading down to BBC Birmingham, recording his show live and then hot footing it to The Hare to shake the building to its very foundations!

SWEAT DJ’S

One of Birmingham’s longest running Funk and Soul nights, Sweat is firmly established in the minds of lovers of all things funky and we’re pleased to be welcoming DJ Cheesedip to the wheels of steel.

COLDRICE DJ’S

Coldrice host rock n soul nights across Birmingham, think of their shows as a cross between a James Brown Soul Revue and The Stones ‘Rock and Roll’ circus and you’re not far off understanding the electricity and vibes these boys create. T-Bird and Carlton will be kicking things off in their best fashion.

LIVE MUSIC FROM

ATLANTIC PLAYERS

Atlantic Players are dedicated to Soul Music, with a deep affection to the classic sound of Memphis and labels such as Stax and Atlantic. Expect to hear pitch perfect renditions of the music of William Bell, Otis Redding and beyond.

WHITMO DEANS

Heavyweight funk is what the Whitmo’s do well…Think the solid, mixtape grooves of The Meters mixed with The Bamboo’s and you’re not far off the mark.

VISUALS BY JACK ‘SPICER’ ADAMS

FANCY DRESS / MASKS ENCOURAGED

Tickets £10 advance

Available from http://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10014391

Or behind the Bar at The Hare and Hounds (ask for Matt / Carl).

THERE AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A SOUL FOOD PARTY!!

RAW WINTER PARTY

FRIDAY 14th JANUARY 2011

9pm – 3am ,The Hare & Hounds 106 High Street, Kings Heath, B-ham

As Its winter we are touring and what better place than the ever popular Hare & Hounds venue in Kings Heath Birmingham.

FULL LINE UP AS FOLLOWS

HAMILTON (Ram Records/Frequency New Signing)

THRASHER (Flown Directly From Holland, Owner Of The biggest Hard Dnb Event & Label in the world PRSPCT recs)

BARBARIX (Hospital Rec/ Dubsaw)

DIRTBOX (Lee UHF & Grim Mc Present their new live Dj vs Beatboxer battle show)

With support from..

BEATPETITE, FENA & JEOPARIDZE, D-STROY, EXACT & JEKYLL

Compares and Hosts. Grim (Beatbox Host) Pureblood, H2 Flo, Taz B & Banshco

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Jibbering is proud to welcome back the undisputed party kings, to Birmingham and the Hare and Hounds…

This eclectic production duo from London continue to carve out shiny gems from London’s lovely low-end underbelly with albums, singles, mixes, remixes, podcasts, DJ sets and live shows. Blending anything worth listening to from all electronic music styles. Making this connection between music they love be it dancehall, drum’n’bass, dubstep, reggae, roots, funk, instrumental and actual hip hop. Straight-up party jacking pleasers is what Baloo and Search always achieve, weaving their way on 4 turntables with mastery and abandon, all laced up with their own sought after mash-up edits, bootlegs and specials.

In support there will be lashing of dubstep, jungle and rootical vibes to run the party through to 3am and celebrate Jibbering Jon’s birthday (support tbc).

www.soulshare.net Invites you to…

STOP FOR THE DROP – DEANO’S BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

SAT 29TH JANUARY 2010
……(an Evening of sounds from Across the music spectrum)

I know you are all going to be spent out over Xmas and New Year, but Just wanted to Invite you all to my

STOP FOR THE DROP BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

Each and every month STOP FOR THE DROP will be inviting some of the Country’s finest Guest DJ’S / Collectors and all round good guys to Dig deep into their musical archives to bring you an evening of true aural delight! be it Northern/Modern soul / 60′s R&B / Dub roots Reggae, latin boogaloo, Classic House, Balearic, Rare groove – whatever the Selection…. the objective is simply to share in a shuffle, and enjoy a much needed fun night out, without all the pretence, that sadly most places now offer!
Taking place in one of Birmingham’s most established Venues – HARE & HOUNDS – STOP FOR THE DROP invites friends, both old and new to come and join us for a good old fashioned quality get together!

For my Birthday Special I am chuffed to bits to Welcome to Birmingham two of the UK’s finest DJ’s

First up one of the Founding members of the legendary BOYS OWN DJ/FANZINE/CLUB collective….. TERRY FARLEY

I am sure you all know about Terry and his importance in the Evolution of the UK house music Scene, he has promised to Dig deep into that extensive Knowledge of his and pull out some corkers for us!

Here is a great interview with the man himself:

http://www.djhistory.com/interviews/terry-farley

Next up Heading up to the Midlands… a Great DJ of blissed out Balearica and Deep house responsible for some of my fave Sunset moments both as a DJ and a producer…..
PHIL MISON.

Influenced by listening to legendary chill out DJ Jose Padilla, Phil started his DJ career at London’s Milk Bar in 1991, playing chilled Balearic warm up sets. A chance meeting there with Jose would lead to a two year residency at Ibiza’s Cafe Del Mar, sound tracking a thousand sunsets with his vast collection of sun kissed records. It was his sets there that led him to play at Full Circle, Bugged Out and to become Leftfields tour DJ.

It was this huge knowledge of the chill-out genre that earned Mison a chance to put out his first compilation ‘Original Chill Out’ in 1995. With its beatless, mood-friendly approach to mixing electronic music, it was something of a groundbreaking collection. Since then he has gone on to release a further 12 compilations (including four volumes of the hugely popular ‘Real Ibiza’ series), record with friend Pete Herbert under the Reverso 68 guise and in 2004, release his debut artist album under the now familiar Cantoma moniker. Phil has also recently been invited to play at Harvey’s 39 Hotel in Hawaii and in the last year played at Horse Meat Disco, Fabric, Secret Sundaze, Disco Bloodbath and APT in New York.

I do Appreciate there is a Door Charge for this event but please note I am making a Donation to Charity for this night from the Entry Fee

IF YOU ARE READING THIS, IT IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED!

I Would Dearly love to see you there for my Birthday!
Should be a blinding night!

PLEASE NOTE:

THIS IS A PAY ON THE DOOR EVENT
DOORS OPEN AT 10PM ENTRY IS JUST £5 (NO GUESTS)

FUTURE GUESTS DJ’S include ANDY WEATHERALL, DON LETTS, ALFREDO, DANNY RAMPLING, ASHLEY BEEDLE, KEV BEADLE, COLIN CURTIS, DAVE EVISON, GREG WILSON, JOSE PADILLA, GARY HOLYMAN and many others…

We welcome feedback and suggestions for future DJ’s so please feel free to get in touch
Dean at:
soulshare@email.com