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


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 presents The Live Sessions: Brumcast Vs The Midsweep. Come and be part of this live broadcast!

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

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 are on sale now with a few early bird tickets still up for grabs…but be quick!

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 on Sat 30th January, swiftly followed by Radio 1’s Liquid Funk don, Fabio, on Sat 13th February.

Just 6 days later on Fri 19th February, Mr Scruff will be dropping in for one of his trademark marathon sets, and then on Fri 19th March, the one and only Marlena Shaw will be performing 2 shows with her exceptional band.

More shows will be announced in the coming weeks.