We’re pleased to announce that AGMP will be bringing The Skatalites to the H&H on Thursday 17th November.

The Skatalites began performing in Jamaica in 1964. The band became legendary, backing all the developing artists of the day, such as Toots and The Maytals, Prince Buster and The Wailers featuring Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. These groups were all recording on the new beat called ska, which had an infectious rhythm that was catching on like wildfire. Eventually, the beat slowed down into rocksteady, and then reggae. This wildfire spread unstoppably around the world, developing into a huge musical tree with many stylistic branches, including lovers rock, dub, dancehall/ ragga, ska-punk,, and others.

Since reforming they have not stopped thrilling audiences in every corner of the globe. Even after more than 50 years, and various lineup changes as members leave one stage for another, the band continues to perform and record new music in the inimitable Jamaican style, like only they can. Check out their single ‘Guns of Navarone’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqFf0q3ED4E

Advance £25 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

We’re pleased to announce that Moseley Folk Festival will be bringing The Low Anthem to the H&H on Sunday 13th November.

Following a 2011 tour in support of their extraordinary Smart Flesh album, The Low Anthem returned to Providence to begin searching for a unique new studio space. Their quixotic quest ultimately led to The Columbus, a local theatre built in 1926 as a vaudeville house and shuttered since 2009, “Opening Soon” promised on the marquee. A large vacant room designed for maximum acoustics, The Columbus offered everything The Low Anthem was looking for – an ideal studio space to begin recording their next album as well as a concert hall unlike any other in the Providence area. Dubbing their new studio as the true life “Eyeland,” the duo immediately set about exploring its sonic capabilities, experimenting with every bizarre phenomenon of sound they could find. Eyeland marks the Low Anthem’s fourth full-length recording and first new music since 2011’s Smart Flesh. An unprecedented collection of multi-dimensional future folk crafted with true vision and emotional depth, Eyeland follows an extraordinary five-year journey for The Low Anthem. What began as a “vague and rather abstract” short story by co-founder/singer/guitarist Ben Knox Miller became real life as Low Anthem immersed themselves in the creation of their own Eyeland Studios, developing Providence’s once obsolete Columbus Theatre into an innovative recording space and live concert venue. Check out the single ‘In the Air Hockey Fire’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK7rSf8XNZM

Advance tickets go on sale this Friday 1st July at 10am, you can find them and more info here.

Each and every month we offer an exclusive ticket deal to Independent Birmingham card holders and July see’s one of the best yet with 4 tickets to catch the incredible Souljazz Orchestra up for grabs for just £20.

Since their formation in 2002, Canada’s Souljazz Orchestra have drawn on the rough, raw funk grooves of the 60s and 70s, moving forward the blueprint laid down by Fela Kuti and Fania Allstars in entirely new ways, whilst keeping the analogue grit intact. Check out the video for their single ‘Shock and Awe’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t55W-A9woeE

For more information and to get hold of the exclusive IB ticket offer then just click here.

Come join us for an eclectic night of rock induced, New Orleans inspired, brass band madness this Friday 1st July as Pilgrimage, curated by Young Pilgrims, returns to the H&H with some of the country’s most exciting and creative bands for a night of unadulterated music shenanigans.

Playing the night alongside Young Pilgrims will be Antelope whose music defies generic classification; having learnt a vocabulary from the music they love, Antelope now speak a language of their own. Call it what you will, whether that’s hip-hop, soul, jazz, reggae, drum ‘n’ bass or dubstep – Antelope are here to play the music they love and have a great time doing it. Support comes from Brum’s very own Delta Autumn, who’ll be treating this is as their official launch party for their debut album.

Advance £8 tickets including an exclusive Independent Birmingham ‘Two for £10’ ticket offer are on sale now, find both here.

Leftfoot and Shadow City team up  to bring O’Flynn to the Hare & Hounds next Friday 1st July.

O’flynn is without doubt one of the most dynamic up and coming producers and will be showcasing his sounds at one of Brum’s finest venue’s. With releases such as ‘Tyrion’ and ‘Desmond’s Empire’ on Blip Discs storming across the airwaves with support from the likes of Stamp The Wax and Boiler Room, O’Flynn is one to watch out for this summer season as his uniquely melodic yet percussion heavy tracks continue to build his ever growing following. Support from on the night comes from Adam Regan & Matt Beck &
Shadow City Soundsystem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2KO9c7NXzk

A very limited number of £1 advance tickets are on sale now, get hold of yours by clicking here.

We’re delighted to announce that Leftfoot & Soul Food Project will be teaming up to bring The Souljazz Orchestra back to the Hare & Hounds on Thursday 21st July for another evening of explosive funk, soul, afro, jazz and latin rhythms that is sure to raise the roof.

Since their formation in 2002, Canada’s Souljazz Orchestra have drawn on the rough, raw funk grooves of the 60s and 70s, moving forward the blueprint laid down by Fela Kuti and Fania Allstars in entirely new ways, whilst keeping the analogue grit intact. Check out the video for their single ‘Shock and Awe’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t55W-A9woeE

Advance £10 tickets including a very limited ‘4 for £20’ group ticket offer are on sale now, get hold of yours by clicking here.

We’re pleased to announce that This Is Tmrw in association with Killer Wave will be bringing King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard to the H&H on Wednesday 7th September.

Although they formed in 2011 in Melbourne, Australia, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s sense of unfettered sonic exploration makes them easy to mistake for a forgotten-about-relic of the psych explosion of the ’60s. With a far-out sound that, at times, feels barely held together, the band evoke the eclectic rock experimentation of Frank Zappa’s early work with the Mothers of Invention as they follow their musical flights of fancy wherever they might go, and letting the rest just fall into place on its own. Check out the video for their single ‘Gamma Knife’ below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC7ii3Ir-no

Advance £12 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

After stealing the show at this year’s Lunar Festival we’re delighted to be welcoming Bentley Rhythm Ace (Live) to the H&H on Friday 12th August.

Bentley Rhythm Ace formed in Birmingham in 1996 when ex Pop Will Eat Itself bassist Richard March and DJ Michael Stokes discovered a shared love of obscure, oddball and eccentric tunes. Utilising lo-fi cut and paste sampling techniques combined with analogue synths and some wild turntable action their debut EP was picked up by Fatboy Slim’s Brighton based Skint records and released to widespread acclaim.

The BRA live show added Fuzz Townshend on drums and James Atkin (ex EMF vocalist) on keyboards and the latter years of the 90s saw BRA firmly established as festival favourites with appearances at Glastonbury, Reading, V, T in the Park, Montreux Jazz and Fuji Rock amongst many others. Their irreverent approach mixed with big beats, thundering bass, wild synths and esoteric samples proved to be a hit with fans and critics alike. 1998 saw Bentley Rhythm Ace crowned “Best Dance Act” in that year’s NME awards

Their eponymous debut album was given a worldwide release after the Bentleys signed to Parlophone records and the band toured extensively in the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia and USA. As well as releasing a highly regarded DJ mix album on Ministry of Sound, and releasing a second album for Parlophone (featuring vocals from Black Grape/Ruthless Rap Assassins frontman Kermit), BRA also produced well received remixes for the Beastie Boys and Supergrass as well as soundtracking several TV shows and adverts.

2016 sees the 20th anniversary of the release of the hit single “Bentley’s Gonna Sort You Out” and the full original live line up are looking forward to a series of live shows throughout the summer. Check out the video below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWl77o3l50

Support on the night comes from Cut La Roc and Michael Valentine West (Live). Advance £12 tickets including a very limited ‘4 for £40’ group ticket offer are on sale now. Get hold of yours here.

AGMP Concerts bring legendary punk band Angelic Upstarts to the H&H this Saturday 18th June 2016.

Circles will be bringing the legendary Goldie (MBE) to the H&H next Saturday 25th June.

Music pioneer, contemporary/graffiti artist, drum & bass icon, DJ, actor and producer. Goldie is a total original, a multi talented shape shifter, who’s sold more than 3 million records worldwide. His recent MBE award is a huge accolade to his talent, and his humble beginnings. A man who lit up the streets of Birmingham and Wolverhampton with his art and music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx9-fjlh7Y4

Advance £15 tickets are very close to selling out so to avoide disappointment get hold of yours now by clicking here