Another legendary House night in Birmingham, one of the first in the city and started by Phil Gifford. Joaura Woodward sent in these flyers that show the quality of nights Wobble put on and the great design of their flyers. I remember always seeing these round town. I’d love to see more on the site… Read More »Wobble
Luv Injection are one of the premier Sound Systems in the UK with members Winston Mexican, King Zukie, Corporal Billy, Tin Tin, DJ Mexy, CoCo, Remy T, Vybrant Yute, Daddy King, Colin little, Fry. These videos are of a clash with David Rodigan in Birmingham in 1998
A legendary ‘toilet circuit’ venue on the Alcester Rd, Moseley. This really was the central point for indie bands in Birmingham for a long long time. From Oasis and the Verve to Snow Field (Editors) and My Dad Hitla it was a place of cheap drinks and brilliant music. Long time promotors here were Dave… Read More »Jug of Ale
Ted has sent in these photos of The Krewkats playing in Paris in 1962 and 1963. The Krewkats were made up of members from Carl Fenn and the Mysteries. [nggallery id=73] Pictured are Rob Nicholls – Guitar, Don Hawkins – Drums and Ted Tunnicliffe – Guitar
Sent in by Robbo: Great Birmingham band from the 80’s. Signed to Birmingham’s Swordfish records then Kaleidoscope. Fronted by Dave Kehoe, Annie and Colin went on to form Korova Milkbar (singles produced by ex-Poppie Richard March) Founder member Dave Kehoe has sent these photos into the BMA.
Karen Lloyd and Charli Blighton have created this wonderful piece about the current remaining independent record shops in Birmingham talking to the owners about why and how they keep their shops open in the face of the recession and more people buying either online or opting for MP3’s instead of physical artefacts. The owners also… Read More »Revival of Vinyl
Geoff Hamblett sent this into the Archive: I was in a band called Ocean a cover band who played at Bogarts regular and at the Locarno
Geoff Hamblett sent in this about the band he was in Chase: I was in a band called Chase and made a record at FSR studios called evensong engineered by Frank Scratch and Chris Lomas.
Sue Richards sent this in about Ion Mistress. Playing Bogarts and the Railway. A couple of gigs at the Bookcase Speakeasie Stafford Top od the world Stafford. Great bunch of guys. Had a memorable few years. Where have the cruisers gone with sticky floors. Good feelings and people that smiled.