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Mercat Cross

Strider

Hi, love the site, and enjoyed going through it, however there is a band missing who were quite prominent in Birmingham in the late 70’s early 80’s and that was a band called Strider. They were the resident band at the Mercat Cross every Saturday night throughout 78,79, and 80.  Among their songs were “Cover… Read More »Strider

Mercat Cross

Semi legendary pub/venue on Bradford St in the Digbeth area of the city. Renowned as the place where all the market traders/workers went drinking so it was always open at 4 am any day of the week. It could be quite lively! Send us gigs you saw there and any photos, memorabilia! Derek Eynon has… Read More »Mercat Cross