Musicians and Bands: West Midlands

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Comment by graham lightfoot on January 28, 2012 at 2:13pm

After a gap of 17 years Fire are playing their reunited line-up of Graham Lightfoot (drums) Johnny Harris (guitar/voc) Tony Chester (bass/voc) at the Stumble Inn Cannock. With a 40 year history behind them the boys are back and "on fire" Packed house tonight!!!

Comment by paul turner on June 7, 2011 at 7:39pm

Hi guys the Rockits are live at the Anchor Eckington nr Pershore on friday 10th June 2011 from 9pm, this great little ( yes it is) pub keeps the spirit of live music alive and encourages bands to keep playing it loud and live, they like most pubs cant afford to pay a lot but they have a warm welcome and a great audience, come along and check it out.

Comment by Juliet Green on May 29, 2011 at 2:05pm

I don't think it's that, philip - it's just thinking about it and putting the message out on different sites. It's unlikely that we're going to poach gigs from each other. The main problem I find now is that musicians are expected to play for nothing. Open mic sessions have some of the best talent giving their services away free. They're good opportunities to play, of course, and if they're getting it for free, they'll get what they get. If you're near Leamington, then check out Leamington Music Scene on facebook.

 

Comment by philip white on May 29, 2011 at 1:46pm

Its a shame that there is very little updated info here from musicians.  We could all help each other with gigs, rehearsal rooms etc'.  Are mature muzo's still protective of their gigs, are they afraid to recommend gigs, do they think that they will lose gigs to bands they recommend?.

Venues now are not as plentiful as they were, i thought this site would be the ideal place for us old bastards to help each other. My friend is starting a new rock venue, he will need good bands, they will be paid gigs. I aint gonna recommend bands to him that only take.  So come on guys, lets share :)

Comment by paul turner on April 5, 2011 at 9:38pm

If anyone is around worcester on the 9th April 2011, the Rockits are playing some great rock n roll music at the Callow End Club upton rd Callow End nr Worcester
why not come along and say hi we would love to see you

Comment by Martin Rider on December 28, 2010 at 2:37pm

Hi folks.... I'm based in Rugby but work in west London.... will go anywhere.... will play anything.... recently joined The Tristars from Nuneaton.... there's a link from here www.rugbysoundbite.co.uk  I'm into all genres of music from jazz to err... anything really.  I also play bass when I'm asked to which is not often enough.  Happy New 2011.  Martin

Comment by Paul Englefield on October 5, 2010 at 10:23pm

Any gigged yet at the revamped Binswood Tavern (aka the Venew) in Leamington? They have a sign outside saying they're looking for bands,

Comment by paul turner on September 11, 2010 at 8:11pm

we are mainly a pub band and we have seen so man venues either stop of close in and around Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, we have the same a lot of high quality open mic nights which are great for one or a duo but the poor old rock and roll band are struggling, :0)

Comment by Juliet Green on September 11, 2010 at 2:49pm

Not here. Leamington/Warwick. Many venues offering 'open mics'. No pay - maybe beer. The quality of the musicians at open mics here is very high, so in effect the bars are getting top quality music for no cost. Sometime a bit of an issue with noise - often 'acoustic' sets are preferred.

Comment by paul turner on September 11, 2010 at 11:47am

Hi guys thought as it been a while since anyone added anything I pose one, is any one else out there finding getting gigs harder and harder, seems that the good music venues / pubs are closing down or restricting the number of bands they have a year, sad to see the opportunity for bands to perform live slowly dissapearing

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