The Moat House was on Bradford Street just down from the Drovers Arms, Birmingham. The Moat House was a club, that was very important to the development of Brum Beat in the 60’s. In June of 1963, Cliff Richard & Shadows producer Norris Paramour came up to Birmingham to audition local beat groups at the Moat House Club on Bradford Street.… Read More »The Moat House Club
Digbeth Midnight City, was situated underneath an even more famous venue, The Moat House It attempted to provide bands on the same lines as the famous Mother’s with bands such as The Who, Cream, Family. It staged allnighters, but was only open for a few months. Here is a piece from berniew on the Birmingham History Forum Quote: The… Read More »Midnight City
On John Bright Street and was formerly the Laura Dixon Dance Studio Later called The Marquee and The Limelight John Bright Street/Hill Street The Whiskey a Go Go was above Chetwyns on the corner of John Bright Street and Hill Street. The Whiskey was well known for live Mod bands, and for showing locals bands such as, King Bee’s,… Read More »Whiskey A Go Go
(1967/68) > Walsall based group, formed as a vehicle for songwriter KEITH LAW ,and performed only original songs, written by KEITH KEITH and the band, which included, Martin Hall, lead guitar/vocals, Eric Timmins, Bass/Vocals, and Roy Knight on drums were signed to F.P. Enterprises, and were managed by Chas Peate, Chas was to become KEITH’S… Read More »Love and Understanding
(1968) KEITH LAW along with Mickey Cox (former member) and Harold Barber (former roadie) of Robert Plant’s band ‘The Band of Joy formed PAINT , when Robert left to join Led Zeppelin. The band, which also included John Jevons, ex. Hush on bass, and Harold Barber on drums, performed original songs, including the songs KEITH… Read More »Paint
(1965/66) KEITH LAW was Lead Guitarist/ Vocalist The band featured lead vocalist, and blues harp player, Bill Spilsbury, Alan Blunt -rythmn guitar, Anthony Basterfield on bass, and Graham Travers on drums The band were a highly respected blues band from Great Barr, Birmingham. Originally called Devil’s Disciples, their gigs included, The Macabre, Casa Bambu, the… Read More »The Williamsons
The Bear Hotel Bearwood Road Now The Bear Tavern and a comedy club. With it’s spire and clock to guide you, The Bear Tavern is situated on the main High Street of Smethwick, This is a large Qs pub with a modern interior and to cater for a mixed clientele is split into two areas.… Read More »The Bear Tavern
The Birmingham Hippodrome is a theatre situated on Hurst Street in the Chinese Quarter of Birmingham. Although best known as the home stage of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, it also hosts a wide variety of other performances including visiting opera and ballet companies touring West End shows, pantomime and drama. Every summer, the Hippodrome usually… Read More »Birmingham Hippodrome
Rod Allen (Rodney Bainbridge) vocal, bass guitar Glen Dale (Richard Garforth) vocal, guitar (left 1966) Barry Pritchard vocal, guitar, keyboard Andy Brown drums David Carr piano (left 1968) Shel MacRae guitar, vocal (joined 1966) This group from Birmingham contributed their incredible vocal harmonies to some of the most melodic and enduring pop songs to be… Read More »The Fortunes
Gas Street The Opposite Lock Club, was on the towpath in Gas Street basin. Access to the club was from Gas Street, through a short alleyway, where you tuned left, onto the canal towpath. Exit was a bit more precarious, as after a few pints, you had to ensure, you didn’t fall into the canal. It’s hard… Read More »Opposite Lock Club