Archive for May, 2008
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Birmingham’s newest music venue opens, to the sound of Drop D powerchords
Birmingham has been plagued by a spate of rumoured (and actual) venue closures in the past few years, and also been unlucky with others (memorably, the burning down of Eddie’s, near New Street Station, a great blow for fans of alternative music and a decent night out). However, Roy and Jaci Davis have just opened […]
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Monday, May 12th, 2008
Soweto Kinch underneath a flyover, for one night only
Not got anything planned for Saturday the 31st of May? Well, give The Flyover Show a go. It’s on from 1pm to 9pm (but I’m sure it may well overrun) and… well, when was the last time you got to enjoy a dollop of wholesome fun in such a glamourous location as underneath the Hockley […]
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Big Picture day, get your Brum snaps in!
Firstly - did we miss Spring? Summer’s decided to queuejump once again this year, as my (exceedingly grown up and consummately mature) housemate said to me yesterday, “strappy top season’s upon us once again. Giggidy!” But anyway, I digress.
The Big Picture project’s been running for a while now, and it’s culminating in the grand competition today. […]
