Funk / Soul / Jazz:

The following are links to promoters for various Funk / Soul / Jazz events

Funkbox
Birmingham Jazz
Foundation
Resonance Events

Coming Up ..... Friday 31st October
Dubstep_Drum & Bass

What Dubstep as part of DNB infest, which features Hazard + Escape + Alpha + CKB are down the Q club this Friday.

Line-up features:
Nipsy b2b Miller G,
Glacius,
Boogie Dave b2b Process,
Emile b2b Jamanji,
Vega,
Jam1,
End and Opiate,
Point 1

Venue: The Q Club, 212 Corporation Street, City Centre, B4 6QB
Time: 9pm – 6am
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/whatdubstep

Coming Up ..... Friday 31st October
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Funbox vs Jelly Jazz Halloween Special!!

Halloween Special!!! FUNKBOX welcome the guys behind the UK’s (if not the world’s) longest running funk night, Jelly Jazz. Pete Isaac & Griff have been holding things down in Plymouth & Cornwall for the last 14 years, there ain’t many people that haven’t been through their door! They both have an extensive collection of funky treats for your ears and have come to battle FUNKBOX for your dancing feet!!

Venue: The Yardbird, Paradise Place, City Centre
Time: 8pm
Cost: £3
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub

Coming Up ..... Friday 17th October
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Juggla w/ Friendly Fire band plus special Guests + Jam Jah DJ’s

Friendly Fire Music is a label created to provide fresh conscious reggae-influenced music for the people. Fire has the power to destroy, but also to purify and heal, and although it is feared for its destructive nature, it is can be used in many positive ways. Friendly Fire Music burns a fire around which people can congregate and exchange ideas, cook food for the soul, and which provides warmth and comfort to one and all; yet it can burn those who try fight it.

Friendly Fire also is a live band, the Friendly Fire All Stars who perform as a backing band for the artists and a sound system, the Jam Jah Sound, that also hosts the friendly fire artists.

Venue: The Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath, B14 7JZ
Time: 8pm
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/friendlyfirecamp

Coming Up ..... Friday 17th October
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Funbox DJ’s down at the Yardbird.

The mainstays of Funkbox met in 2004 with the night developing from a mutual love of dusty, funky vinyl and their same passion for gigs and club nights. The idea was simple, play the funky groovy music that they all loved.

Run purely for the love of the music they so lovingly collect the boys started a weekly Thursday night session at The Rainbow. With their uncomplicated formula of no egos and just plain damn funky tunes the crowd were happy with their evenings chocked full of crate diggers delights. This soon expanded to guesting at other nights, up and down the country and hosting many weekend sessions, both at the Rainbow and other Birmingham venues.

Following two years at the Rainbow, in February 2007 the boys moved residency to a new dedicated Birmingham Jazz & Funk club, The Yardbird.

From the classic funk hits of James Brown and Marva Whitney to the modern contemporary sounds of the Poets of Rhythm and The Bamboos, the night takes you through all funky genres including psyche, jazz, disco, broken beat and afrobeat…at Funkbox expect to hear anything with soul, an amazing groove and that certain something to get those feet movin'.

Venue: The Yardbird, Paradise Place, City Centre
Time: 8pm
Cost: £3
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub

Coming Up ..... Friday 17th October
Jazz

Birmingham Jazz presents Django Bates and storRMChaser Band.

Django is currently Professor of Rhythmic Music at the RMC (Conservatory of Rhythmic Music!) in Copenhagen and StoRMChaser is a band of students and graduates. They have recorded the wonderful album ‘Spring is Here (Shall we Dance?)

Venue: CSBO Centre, Berkley Street, B1 2LF
Time: 8pm
Cost: £15 (£10)
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/birminghamjazz2007
http://www.birminghamjazz.co.uk/

Coming Up ..... Friday 19th September
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BREAK THRU presents LYNX - THE RAW TRUTH LP LAUNCH
Featuring:
SHY FX + MARCUS INTALEX + LYNX, + DRS & KEMO + DAN BLINDSIDE + REACTION + SKYTONE
plus
POOLSIDE Dubstep & Hiphop from RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE

Venue: The Custard Factory, Digbeth, B9 4AA
Time: 10pm-4am
Cost: £10 , discount for Members & NUS before 11.30pm
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/custardfactory
http://www.myspace.com/blindsiderecords

Coming Up ..... Friday 19th September
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FUNKBOX welcome DJ Kam (Mr Bongo / Netgroove) up from Landon town for a set chocked full of rare hip-hop, dirty funk, amazing afrobeat and owt else he can find in his racks to make the dancefloor rock...

Venue: The Yardbird, Paradise Place, City Centre
Time: 8pm
Cost: £3
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub
http://www.myspace.com/kamgotbeats

Coming Up ..... Friday 19th September
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Friendly Fire presents Gabbidon (Live)

“Reggae Rockz” Album Launch Party

Led and fronted by Basil Gabbidon, original guitarist and founding member of Steel Pulse, Gabbidon is an all star cast of musicians who have played with the likes of Burning Spear, Eek-a-Mouse and Gil Scott Heron.

‘Gabbidon’ have played to international acclaim, and return home for a very special gig to launch their new album “Reggae Rockz”. “Gabbidon’s mix of conscious roots and Ska will have you skanking til you drop.”

Venue: The Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath
Time: 8pm til Late
Cost: £5 adv, MOTD
Links:
http://www.friendlyfiremusic.com/

Coming Up ..... Friday 25th July
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Leftfoot presents Norman Jay + Sam Redmore + Spacca soundsystem + DJ Dubber + Adam Regan.

Norman Jay (MBE) is back at the Hare and Hounds to launch the new good times compilation. The good times brand has rapidly become a global force since the first release back in 2003, and their popularity has further enhanced Norman’s reputation as a champion of soulful music. Expect to hear a Notting Hill carnival style set from of the the UK’s best loved DJ’s.

Venue: The Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath
Time: 9pm – 2am
Cost: £8 adv, £10 on door
Links:
http://www.normanjay.com/
http://www.myspace.com/samredmore
http://www.myspace.com/adamregan

Coming Up ..... Friday 25th July
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Funkbox presents Polish Funk 3 LP Launch.
To celebrate the launch of Polish Funk Vol 3, a remix project of the awesome Polish Funk series and some hi-end re-issues, the soul service DJ’s fly in from Warsaw to have a UK vs Polska session….this is gonna be heavy!!!

Venue: The Yardbird, Paradise Place, City Centre, B3 3HJ
Time: 8pm
Cost: £3
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub
http://www.myspace.com/soulservicedjteam

Coming Up ..... Friday 25th July
House_Techno_Breaks

Bunka presents a Summer Breaks Special with Sam Redmore + Matt Tilly + Leon Garcia + Danny Lloyd.

Venue: The Bulls Head, Moseley
Time: 8pm
Cost: £3
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/bunkatech
http://www.myspace.com/matttdj
http://www.myspace.com/leongarcia
http://www.myspace.com/samredmore

Coming Up ..... Friday 18th July
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Friendly Fire Music presents Pama International (Live) + support from Jam Jah Sound (DJ’s, MC’s & VJ’s)

Pama International are a soul-injected ska, rocksteady & dub sensation for the 21st Century – Stax meets King Tubby UPTOWN! Fronted by long-time musical coherts Finny & Sean Flowerdew (The Loafers, Special Beat, Skooby & Skanga). Pama boast an all-star collective including The Specials’ Lynval Golding, Madness’ Lee Thompson alongside members from Galliani, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Steel Pulse, Style Council and Pop Will Eat itself. They’ve performed alongside Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, The Skatalites, Toots and Maytals, Mad Professor, Mick Jones’ Carbon/Silicon, Don Letts, Madness and Easy Star All-stars, creating a huge grassroots following, with a live show that has become second to none. 2006 saw them become the first new band in 30 years to sign to TROJAN Records.

Pama International will be promoting their latest album Pama International Love Filled Dub Band, which has already had airplay on all major London radio stations, and has been receiving excellent reviews.

Venue: The Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath
Time: 8pm
Cost: £8 adv, £10 on the door
Links:
http://www.friendlyfiremusic.com/
http://www.pamainternational.co.uk/

Coming Up ..... Friday 18th July
Funk_Jazz_Pop

Funkbox featuring Lack of Afro (Freestyle, DJ Set) : The next big thing in funk production (& drumming) comes up for his debut in Bham, many people in the national (& international press) have been calling him the next Quantic, quite an accolade.

Venue: The Yardbird, next to Paradise Forum, City Centre
Time: Doors 8pm
Cost: £3
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub
http://www.myspace.com/lackofafro

Coming Up ..... Friday 20th June
Reggae_Hip Hop

FRIENDLY FIRE MUSIC>

Friendly Fire is a live band, the Friendly Fire All Stars who perform as a backing band for the artists and a sound system, the Jam Jah Sound, that also hosts the friendly fire artists.

Friendly Fire Music is also a label created to provide fresh conscious reggae-influenced music for the people. Fire has the power to destroy, but also to purify and heal, and although it is feared for its destructive nature, it is can be used in many positive ways. Friendly Fire Music burns a fire around which people can congregate and exchange ideas, cook food for the soul, and which provides warmth and comfort to one and all; yet it can burn those who try fight it.

Venue: Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath
Time: 8pm
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/friendlyfirecamp

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Coming Up ..... Friday 20th June
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FUNKBOX presents DJ Shepdog (Freestyle Records / Nice Up!)

The mainstays of Funkbox met in 2004 with the night developing from a mutual love of dusty, funky vinyl and their same passion for gigs and club nights. The idea was simple, play the funky groovy music that they all loved.

Run purely for the love of the music they so lovingly collect the boys started a weekly Thursday night session at The Rainbow. With their uncomplicated formula of no egos and just plain damn funky tunes the crowd were happy with their evenings chocked full of crate diggers delights. This soon expanded to guesting at other nights, up and down the country and hosting many weekend sessions, both at the Rainbow and other Birmingham venues.

Following two years at the Rainbow, in February 2007 the boys moved residency to a new dedicated Birmingham Jazz & Funk club, The Yardbird.

From the classic funk hits of James Brown and Marva Whitney to the modern contemporary sounds of the Poets of Rhythm and The Bamboos, the night takes you through all funky genres including psyche, jazz, disco, broken beat and afrobeat…at Funkbox expect to hear anything with soul, an amazing groove and that certain something to get those feet movin'.

A bit from DJ Shepdog himself:
‘Despite being a complete shameless self-promoter, I'm not one to waffle endless shit about myself and actually hate the amount of self-referential back slapping that goes on in this here space. However, keeping in the spirit of things, here's the basics: By day I run the rather popular and righteously eclectic Freestyle label (www.freestylerecords.co.uk) as well as working for a distributor of some of the finest labels in the land (www.kudosrecords.co.uk). By night I tend to play records in dingy nightspots around town, drink too much and talk bollocks to anyone who will listen. I also tend to spend too much time on eBay tracking down little dusty discs of yesteryear and fucking around on this thing for lengthy periods. I've been threatening to start making music for about 10 years now, but never quite got round to it (apart from dicking around with other people's works of genius) and also have a penchant for dogs - they're just ace. That doesn't mean I want to be friends with people who think they are actually dogs, so please stop..’

Venue: The Yardbird
Time: 8pm
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub
http://www.myspace.com/djshepdog

Coming Up .....Saturday 14th June
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1001 Nights with The Destroyers + The Voice of Sanchita Pal + The Dhol Blasters

A Thousand and One Nights with The Destroyers is the culmination of the band’s recent collaboration with Gurcharan Mall and his great force of drummers and dancers The Dhol Blasters. The two groups started working together last summer mixing the eclectic character of The Destroyers’ folk orchestra, with Bhangra and Punjabi folk music of The Dhol Blasters, creating a unique and explosive sound.

The show also features a new Birmingham Jazz commissioned work entitled Shahrazad’s Rhapsody. The piece, conceived and designed by Cristina Pinero Maese, is inspired by the collection of tales A Thousand and One Nights. It tells a story through music and dance, featuring the voice of Sanchita Pal, dancers – Subhash Viman Gorania and Kaajel Patel, and an ensemble including Indonesian Gamelan, Tabla, Kora, Violin, Oud & Double Bass. The music of Shahrazad’s Rhapsody is a collaborative compostion by Daniel Wilkins, Manveer Singh, Frank Moon and Louis Robinson.

This is a one off opportunity to see this unique spectacular: a riotous carnival of music, singing and dance!

Venue: Birmingham Town Hall, City Centre
Cost: £12
Links:
http://www.thedestroyers.co.uk/
http://www.dholblasters.com/
http://www.sanchitapal.com/
http://www.thsh.co.uk/

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Coming Up .....Saturday 14th June
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Funkbox presents one of the original and best of the current crop of UK New Funk bands, come to The Yardbird for the first time. Heavy heavy funk with the New Master Sounds.

Having been together since 1999, and releasing music since 2000, it was not until 2004 that this UK funk four-piece began to make waves on the American funk scene, thanks to the vision and commitment of Chicago enthusiast Dave Vandenburg (3 on the B Records) who managed to get them two nights at the House of Blues in Chicago opening for The Greyboy Allstars.

Led by guitarist and producer Eddie Roberts, The New Mastersounds feature Joe Tatton on Hammond, Pete Shand on bass and Simon Allen on drums. Though the NMS sound is very much their own, there are strong influences from the late-sixties soul-jazz of artists such as Jimmy McGriff, Lonnie Smith and Grant Green, as well as New Orleans funk pioneers the Meters. In 2004 the band had the honour of backing Blue-Note sax legend Lou Donaldson for his UK tour.

Their vintage-sounding 7" single releases have made them very popular with funk DJs and record collectors around the world and the live shows have a freshness and energy that sets dance-floors on fire. In 2006, after the US and Japanese release of their 'Live at La Cova' CD, the NMS toured in the USA, France and Japan, as well as writing and recording the studio album, 102% which was released in January 2007.

Having whipped up a storm at sea on the Jamcruise (www.jamcruise.com) the band returned to UK to perform on BBC Radio2 with Mark Lamarr. In April they made their debut appearance in New Orleans during JazzFest, playing gigs at The House of Blues, The Blue Nile, and on the front porch of a house in the French Quarter at sundown. The trip is the subject of a forthcoming DVD documentary. Eddie Roberts stayed an extra week, during which he sat in with Galactic at Tipitina's, with Karl Denson & The Greyboy Allstars on a riverboat, and played at late night shows with Papa Mali, Lonnie Smith and Idris Muhammed.

In June and July the NMS returned to the States to tour Colorado, and to play at various summer festivals including Wakarusa (KS), Harmony (CA), Gratefulfest (OH), Clifford Brown Jazz Festival (DE), and High Sierra (CA).

May 07 saw the German release of the compilation album 'An Introduction to The New Mastersounds'; in October last year Italian label Record Kicks released the remix album 'New Mastersounds - Re:Mixed'. In June their 5th studio album 'Plug & Play' comes out in UK and Japan and features the dynamic vocals of Miss Dionne Charles.

Venue: The Yardbird
Time: 8pm
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub
http://www.myspace.com/newmastersounds

Coming Up .....Saturday 7th June
2 Events – 1 Venue:

Concious Hip Hop_Funk_RnB_Soul

One Love present the above music
Venue: Concrete One, 120 Vyse Street, The Big Peg, Jewellery Qtr
Time: 8pm – 4am
Cost: FREE

Broken Beat_Nu-Jazz_Reggae_Soul

Co-op Present Bugz in the Attic + Afronaut + Benji B + Phil Asher + Domu + Guests (on monthly rotation)
Venue: Concrete Two, 120 Vyse Street, The Big Peg, Jewellery Qtr
Time: 10pm – 4am
Cost: £8 / £10 entry

Coming Up .....Saturday 7th June
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Spectrum bring you a forward thinking line-up that is clearly going to sate the tastes of any music lover. Evil Nine and Alex Metric represent the mighty Marine Parade label, the hottest act in dubstep Benga brings the bassline pressure and a debut set for the Swedish star David Ekenback who’s awesome Iron Maiden track drops on Sound of Spectrum this month!

Factory Club Line-up: Evil Nine, Benga, Alex Metric + Pete Jordan

The Kitchen: Sound of Spectrum Line-up:
David Ekenback + Rebekah + Helena + Subcitizen

Venue: Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Digbeth, B9 4AA
Time: 10pm – 5am
Cost: Adv £11 + bf, MOTD
Links:
http://www.factoryclub.co.uk/
www.myspace.com/custardfactory
www.myspace.com/spectrum48k
http://www.spectrum48k.com/

Coming Up .....Saturday 7th June
Drum ‘n’ Bass

Dirty Bass is the UK’s freshest and Newest concept for Raves.

Line-up: DJ Fresh + Randall + Hazard b2b Devize + Bailey + Mampi Swift + Clipz + Bad Company + Nicky Blackmarket + DJ SS + Alpha + Garry K + DJ Brec b2b Assasin

MC’s on the night: Bassman + Skibadee + Eksman + Herbzie + Shabba + Trigga + Juiceman + Spyda + Biggie + Magika + Accapello + Riddla + Shortston + TNT & SK + Presha

Venue: Rainbow Warehouse, Adderley Street, Digbeth, B9 4EE
Time: 9pm – 6am
Cost: Ticket Only Event £17.50 + BF. (The Ticketsellers.co.uk)
or call info hotline 07528335193

Coming Up .....Saturday 7th June
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Funkbox presents The Baby Charles Band (Live) + Funkbox DJs

Fronted by soul sensation Dionne Charles; the guitar, bass, keys, drums, congas, flute, sax and trombone lay down the deeply funky tunes. Inspired by the late-sixties sounds from the likes of The J.B.s and The Meters, Baby Charles know how to deliver the soulful goods.

Venue: The Yardbird
Time: 8pm
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub
http://www.myspace.com/babycharlesband

Coming Up .....Friday 16th May
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Friendly Fire sessions is a live reggae event, showcasing established and upcoming bands and artists from around the UK. This month, Friendly Fire presents a soundsystem special, featuring the legendary Daddy Freddy, lie on the Jam Jah Sound.

Daddy Freddy is a true living legend, with too many achievements to mention. His first recording was for Studio One, he had his first Jamaican number one in combination with Pinchers in 86, earning him a spot on Sugar Minott’s Youthman Promotions European Tour. Since then, he has recorded a plethora of tunes ranging from Dancehall to Jungle to Dubstep and is credited with the creation of Raggamuffin-Hip-Hop recording with the best producers out of the US, UK and Europe, and earned recognition as one of the worlds most energetic performers. As his first Friendly Fire produced singles and his new album are being finalized, FFM are proud to welcome the godfather DADDY FREDDY for a live PA ON Jam Jah Sound, supported by the full Friendly Fire Crew for an up-tempo cross-genre mashup session.

Line-up:
Daddy Freddy + Jam Jah Sound + The Usual Suspec + Pablo Rider + Lion Art

Venue: The Hare and Hounds
Time:
Cost: £7 adv, £10 on the door
Links:
www.friendlyfiremusic.com
www.daddyfreddy.net


Coming Up .....Friday 16th May
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Funkbox present Mr Thing (Extended players)

Former Scratch Pervert and World DMC Champion, Mr Thing comes back to Birmingham to rock the floor after an amazing gig for us last year, FUNKBOX looks forward to one of the worlds best Hip-Hop producers and DJ’s digging deep for us once again.

Venue: The Yardbird, Paradise Place
Time: 8pm
Cost: £2

Links:
http://www.myspace.com/funkboxclub

Coming Up On.....Friday 18th April
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Sam Redmore Freestyle. Sam plays a mix of everything - Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, House, Disco, Rock and Reggae.
9pm – 2am at the Bulls Head, Moseley and is FREE ENTRY

Funkbox: Residents 45 Special

The FUNKBOX family grace the ones and twos with only the deepest, funkiest 45’s known to man. Not a compilation or album in sight!!
The Yardbird Paradise Place Starts at 8pm and is £2 in

Coming Up On.....Sunday 13th April

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Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings show how this sound should be done today, Soul/Funk/R'n'B straight from Brooklyn New York. The track 100 days, 100 night has been getting some radio play, worth checking out the myspace as you can download it for FREE if you like it.
Funkbox presents Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings . The Yard Bird, starts 8pm, £16 in.

Coming Up On.....Friday 21st March



Funkbox is this Friday at the YardBird, Paradise Place, B3 3HJ.
Rob Life (Breakin Bread) will be playing Funk, Hip-Hop and Rare Beats starting at 8pm.