@ The Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath

It is with huge delight that we present the world’s finest contemporary reggae band, Groundation for their Birmingham debut and only their 4th UK show!

Groundation bring classic roots music into the serious times of the 21st century. Their sound is an awesome organic fusion of Roots Reggae, transcendental Dub and heavy Jazz fusion; their live shows are synonymous with high-energy positive communal vibrations and for delivering a powerful message. With a large and ever growing fan base, and 5 successful albums already under their belt, Groundation have become one of Reggae`s most loved contemporary bands.

We can`t wait to welcome Groundation for their Birmingham debut as they tour their eagerly anticipated 6th Album, “Here I Am.”  Which, back in the good old days, you could have picked up from Jibbering Records.  Alas, those days are gone, so you have to search the internet!

Groundation usually perform in front of crowds of thousands.  So, to have the oppurtunity to catch them live in such an intimate venue as the Hare and Hounds is a treat not to be missed!!

DATE:  Mon 13th July

VENUE:  The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ

TIMES:  Doors open at 8pm  Band On Stage at 9pm ish

TICKETS: Adv tickets £10 from the Ticket Sellers: Phone: 0844 870 0000

For those of you that have not yet been enlightened by the music of Groundation, check out TheirSpace and have a wee look at these bits n bobs!!

Groundation “What Could Have Been” (Music Video)

Groundation “Weeping Pirates” (Song with pictures)

A classic Groundation track, “Jah Jah Know” (Song with pictures)

This is going to be special…

The Hot 8’s energy is legendary - regularly playing all day in the sun, then hopping to a club gig and playing through the night. Beyond this, it is the incredible sounds they coax from their well-loved, well-worn horns that makes the Hot 8 Brass Band so special.

The band brings together elements of modern and traditional music to create a unique, new class of brass music drawing on both the new urban culture, and the historical energy in the New Orleans music scene. Still grounded in the grass roots, they are frequently involved in local second-line parades and musical battles [face offs] with local jazz bands on the streets.

It was not until after Hurricane Katrina, that Hot 8’s reputation spread beyond New Orleans. They featured on CNN, in the New York Times and, most notably, in Spike Lee’s Katrina documentary, “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts”. Hot 8’s work with the Finding Our Folk Tour has helped considerably in supporting those displaced by Katrina.

The Hot 8’s version of Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing was one of the most eagerly awaited singles there has been on the Tru Thoughts label. This is your chance to join Jibbering and Leftfoot, and catch the finest New Orleans dance band of the moment, live and intimate …

DJs Tangawizi and Adam Regan in support… Limited earlybird tickets available

Our next session at the Hare and Hounds is on Saturday June the 6th. Its going to be a very special party, the last one before we take a sabatical for the summer festival season.

There are two bands performing on this night. 1 EYE launching their debut single “Worries and Troubles”, are creating a buzz in industry circles with their distinctive mix of jazz, reggae, latin and soul. From freeform jazz to skanking beats this band are a unique treat

Sister Henry and the Prescriptions are an off-shoot of the acclaimed Munchbreak collective. Sister Henry’s rich soulful vocals, backed by the super tight funk of the Prescriptions, have launched the band into the UK funk scene.

At only £3 in advance, for two bands and the Jibbering DJs,! this is a gig not to be missed! Come dance the night away…

Tickets available here

Launch Night: Thursday 21st May from 6pm

Jibbering Art are curating a beast of an art exhibition in an old 10,000 sqft warehouse, slap bang in the middle of Birmingham’s creative hub, Digbeth.

With pioneers of UK graffiti, exhibiting alongside the new wave of street artists, this is a show not to be missed!

Artists confirmed are: Aida, Best Ever Crew, Blam, China, Chu, Cyclops, Dave Gaskgarth, Dora, Dscreet, Inkie, Jay Bo, Jinpow, Juice 126, Kem, Kid Acne, Log, LX.ONE, Mac 1, Newso, Part2ism, Plimsoul, Pure Evil, Remi/Rough, Rowdy, Semor & Co, Sickboy, Sweet toof, Timid, The Krah, Vermin & Zoot.

Line Steppers promises to bring together a diverse mix of styles and a broad range of mediums from oil paintings to sculpture, screen prints to large installation pieces.

With an area of the exhibition dedicated to artwork under £75, “Line Steppers” will appeal to many tastes and many pockets…

Jibbering is seriously excited to present a night of pure 7″ pleasure.  A whole heap of DJs are being invited along to the Bull’s Head to spin a set of their seven favourite 7″ singles.  You can expect mashed up selections of funk, hip hop, reggae, soul, beats and all sorts of obscure gems and serioulsy rare treats.

It is only a couple of quid to get in and it promises to be a night of much fun, loadsa surprises and lots of groovin!

Sat 23rd May

9pm-2am

The Bull’s Head, Moseley

$2 tax but free before 10pm!

What a show! What an honour!

Jibbering hosts Chu’s first solo show in Birningham - 51 Degrees.

Well done Chu the new works are incredible, fantastic the cube came to fruition - definately big and definately clever! Maximum props to Laura, Jim, Pete, Fly, Chris and all else who put in there love, sweat and tears to make this happen!!!

Whether you made it down or not check out this video from the show…

Chu’s 51 Degrees!!!

LIVE – SATURDAY 2^nd MAY

We can’t wait to welcome this formidable 6 piece to Birmingham for the final date on their UK tour. They will arrive from Ottawa, Canada, with their potent blend of Afro-beats, Funk, Latin and Soul, ready to shake the place down… think Fela Kuti, think Antibalas, think Quantic Soul Orchestra, think James Brown, think I can’t miss this!!!

The group released its latest album, Manifesto, in late 2008. Blending dirty funk and tropical jazz to the militant afrobeat of the previous release. Manifesto is already being hailed as a modern classic and is seeing the band blow away rock and pop bands in the Canadian charts!

Jibbering DJ’s in support spinning vintage and cutting edge beats and treats…

£6 IN ADVANCE (NUS £5)

AVAILABLE FROM THE TICKET SELLERS

VENUE: The Hare & Hounds Kings Heath B14 7JZ

Yes Sir Boss!!! LIVE – SATURDAY 4^th APRIL

The gypsy/reggae/rock/blues flavored Yes Sir Boss!!! is not to be missed! They are a Jibbering hot tip for 2009. They have played some of the UK’s best loved festivals, including Shambala, Lamer Tree and Glasto’.

YSB!!!’s new EP, Chasing the Gun is due for release in late April and is a dramatic blend of spaghetti western rock and raw, rustic funk. With unrelenting drive and spectacular presence YSB!!! have the passion, talent and charisma needed to propel them towards the mass’s and loaded with original, new and exciting material, nothing will stop them……. Don’t miss!!!

Jibbering DJ’s in support spinning vintage and cutting edge beats and treats.

£4 IN ADVANCE (NUS £3)

AVAILABLE FROM THE TICKET SELLERS

VENUE: The Hare & Hounds Kings Heath B14 7JZ

Jibbering are delighted to welcome back to Birmingham one of only a few who can be regarded as a living legend. After Horace’s amazing set, closing Shambala 2008, we were desperate to bring him back to Birmingham. Imagine our delight when we found out that alongside one of the reggae vocalists of all time, we could also feature Ashley Beedle!

The artists are on the road to promote their new collaboration album on Strut records, part of the labels ‘Inspiration Information’ series. On the album Beedle draws on all of his diverse musical influences to create a collection of fresh roots fusions, ranging from dancehall to dubstep. The new material Ashley Beedle had worked on was stripped back in the studio, and the result is some deliciously heavy roots, ultra modern twists and a dance floor vibe, which allows Horace’s voice to shine through.

Horace Andy is perhaps best known to mainstream audiences for his work since the early ’90s as a guest vocalist with Bristol hit makers, Massive Attack. However, he is also widely venerated as an all-time great by hardcore reggae aficionados. Although Ashley Beedle is known for his 4/4 remixes, reggae has formed a crucial part of his musical DNA since his early days running the North London Shock sound system back in the ‘80s.

As Jibbering strides forward, towards the next chapter in its evolution, this is one of  the many special events not to be missed (sign up to the mail list NOW!). It is a rare chance to see this great show, live and up close, in a quality intimate venue in Birmingham.

Tickets are available from www.theticketsellers.com

£14.00 in advance (9pm – 2am)

Venue: The Hare & Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath B14 7JZ.

Jibbering is delighted and excited to welcome back The Apples!  Their show last time around at the Hare & Hounds was one of the best we’ve done and we’re sure that, with some new material and a snare drum that works, The Apples will rock it even harder!!

For those of you who have yet to come across one of the hottest live acts around, The Apples are 2 DJs cuttin ‘n’ scratchin over a blinding rhythm section with 4 serious horns as the icing on this damn phat and funky cake!  Their recent cover of Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing in the Name Of” was simply epic and has been smashin dancefloors worldwide!

Here’s a video of The Apples performing live.

And this is their rendition of “Killing In The Name Of.”

So we hope to see ya @ The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath on Sat 7th March!

Tickets can be bought from The Ticket Sellers.

The Apples are touring the nation… so if you can’t make it to this show, or live elsewhere, check theirspace for dates but make sure you see ‘em!