Jibbering in proud support of fantastic night Mark has pulled together in aid of Haiti…

Its one month ago today that Haiti was struck by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake. Obviously a collossol disaster with 200,000 killed, 1 million homeless.

There are more artists being added to all the time, but here are the confirmed artists so far.
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DUB MAFIA (Live jazzy drum n bass& dub) - http://www.myspace.com/officialdubmafia
Coming all the way from Bristol, and with one of the most played videos on youtube, this band features seriously talented Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Turntable, Percussion, Saxophone, musician and are set for very big things. Possibly the only chance to see them (for free) in Birmingham before they go on their big festival tour in the summer. Check the videos below.

THE HIDDEN HALF (Flamenco Fusion) http://www.myspace.com/thehiddenhalf
World fusion at its finest, with spanish guitar, latin percussion, and 2 vocalists. The Hidden Half always go down a storm at our Live and Free Events. Check our website for past videos

EVA LAZARUS (Acoustic and vocal) - http://www.myspace.com/evalazarus
Making a huge storm in Bristol, the vocals are quite simply jaw dropping. Another artist you may be more aware of via a you tube vid that went viral, this exclusive solo performance is going to be something very special.

GARY WILLIAMS (Special Live Acoustic Looping) - http://www.myspace.com/garywilliams74 - A legend on the live scene in brum and the man behind many bands from Dr Dan Blues remedy to the ever impressive Playing Django. If you are in anyway interested in guitar or musicianship then very special live looping performance will be a treat.

SMILEY MIC - Another live looping performance but this time in a one man band style with human beatbox, acoustic guitar, vox & xylophone. Smiley mic has rocked two of our previous Mr Elephant events and recently supported De La Soul, so if you havent check him out yet, get there early as he’s opening the live sets, and you prob wont have heard anything quite like him before.

GEORDIE BLAKE (Shana Tova) - http://www.myspace.com/shanatova
Inspiring singer, guitarist & part of some of Brums finest bands over the last ten years from the Starries to Baxter, this guy made his solo debut last year at our 4th Live & Free and was literally that good, he caused 2 reviews to be written the very next morning!

JODI ANN BICKLEY - http://www.myspace.com/onenoneblonde -
A poet that is making big waves in brum and london at the mo, witty, honest and charming poetry delivered with personality. Just back from a string of special performances in London don’t this.

SKELETON (The Beat Suite/Trigger/Mr Elephant) - http://www.rhubarbradio.com/programmes/beatsuite/
Host of the Beat Suite, Resident at Trigger and Mr Elephant, you’ll be treated to a very special scratch set from one of the city’s best djs.

JAM JAH (Robin G) - http://www.friendlyfiremusic.com/
We’ve said it time and time again, but Jam Jah sound is something to beholden in Birmingham, and is why we at Mr Elephant never fail to get them playing wherever possible. Legends.

JIBBERING (Tangawizi) - http://www.jibbering.com
Jibbering for over 10 years have been bringing bands to Birmingham, the majority of which have gone on to be huge. Tastemakers in their own right with each core member a dj and blatant music devotee, so any opportunity to hear their record collections is always a treat.

Vj BLENDSTATE - http://www.blendstate.com
A huge part of Mr Elephant ever since the 2nd event where he bought the indymedia films for the chillout room. Now one of the leading vj in Birmingham3 years later, and puts on some wicked events to boot.

VENUE
Located on the 50 route at the top of bradford street, in Digbeth, and a short walk from the city centre, the venue has been putting on music events every week for years. A place to chill and chat, as much as it is to see quality local and international bands and / or dance til 4am. There’s a cool heated smoking area, pool table and chilling areas, quality bar and proper friendly staff, great in house engineer and just they’ve spent loads on new bassbins, so expect the sound to be even bigger and crisper than ever before.

OUR NEXT EVENT FEATURES KEITH LAWRENCE ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL DJ / PRODUCERS OF THE LAST COUPLE OF DECADES. IN SUPPORT WE HAVE FAT DIGESTER A 10 PIECE BAND COMING OVER FROM NOTTINGHAM TO BOUNCE THE HARE AND HOUNDS… TICKETS ONLY £5 IN ADVANCE

Inspired by the recent fundraiser at the Yardbird, and moved by the plight of the people of Haiti, the proceeds of our next event will go to charity.

KIETH LAWRENCE (DJ)

What a treat, what a legend… Keith Lawrence will be playing a 2HR PARTY SET spanning SKA, FUNK, HIP-HOP, REGGAE & DANCEHALL. He is one the most influential producers of the UK’s reggae-hip-hop sound. Hailing from Brixton and with over 20 years of international DJ experience his set cannot be missed.

Keith’s heavyweight sound includes collaborations with likes of RODNEY-P, TY, ROOTS MANUVA and SKITZ – you get the picture! He also runs his own label ‘MUZIK-ED PRODUCTIONS’ and is resident on London’s COLOURFUL Radio online & d.a.b.

FAT DIGESTER (LIVE)

A 10 piece collective rooted in funk and soul, they are an incredible live band. With 3 singles, an EP and their debut album due soon, the band are already a massive hit on the festival circuit (’best unsigned act’ at Cheltenham Festival). They have played internationally, appeared on TV alongside jazz legend Courtney Pine, who loved them!

The act is dynamic, energetic and engaging, definitely not for the faint hearted! From reggae sound-system toasters to avant-garde jazz players, this collective is made up of musicians that hail from many diverse musical fields. Their sound is freeform funk at its finest.

JIBBERING DJs – MR MUZ & TANGAWIZI (It’s my birthday!)

Yet another unmissable Jibbering promotion…

The Black Seeds are a New Zealand based band that have carved out their stunning reputation on the back of two double-platinum selling albums, and a masterful 8-piece live show.

The Black Seeds produce a boundary-crossing fusion of dub, funk, afrobeat and soul, mixed with a vintage reggae foundation. It is The Black Seeds unique style and ability of layering supremely infectious grooves and melodies over raw, undiluted roots music that has set them apart and now sees their music spreading quickly across the globe.

On-stage, The Black Seeds’ ability to connect with their audience has gained them a reputation as one of New Zealand’s finest live acts. Effortlessly gliding between big-beat funk and deep roots-reggae, their dynamic, supremely danceable, live show delivers a freight train of flavour to the people, on time, every time. Whether it’s a summer festival, or club show, the raw energy of The Black Seeds’ live show always hits the mark.

@ The Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, B14 7JZ

Sat 3^rd October

9pm-2am£10 adv / motd

Tickets From Here

Well then ladies and gentleman the summer is well and truly underway with Glastonbury valiantly kicking off the festival season. In the searing heat of the Shambala office the team have been working their socks off to make this years 10th anniversary the best one yet. If you haven’t already get your tickets they are being snapped up quicker then a pair of cheetahs playing snap!

Less then 7 weeks now till Shambala festival, so to get everyone in the mood, Bobby Lost from the Lost & Found crew and Deanne (Blonde Ambition DJS) take you on a musical journey to wet your appetite. Featuring exclusives from some of the great acts who will be performing at Shambala this year, as well as interviews and insightful background history to the event.

There’s also a competition to WIN 2 TICKETS to the festival so check it out!

Click here to listen: http://shambalafestival.podomatic.com/
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Shambala has teamed up with Sustrans to offer free guided cycle rides to Shambala. The initiative combines our commitment to encouraging low-impact (and fun) ways to travel to the event, and Sustrans unquenchable enthusiasm for cycling! Make the Festival into a longer holiday and raise funds to support the ever-expanding National Cycle Network!

Rides are going from Bristol, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and Sheffield. We hope to expand to many more cities next year!

You should find all the info you need in the downloadable info sheets, sign up-form & sponsorship pack on the website including how to get a cheap massage as a reward when you arrive at the festival! All the rides are lead by professional folk. All riders get a free cyclometer too!

This year we decided that more effort should go into the intimate and cosy spaces…so we have personally invited the best crews to curate and host small venues…… From Bristol we have the Compass of Desire crew who will present a smorgasbord of weird and wonderful acts, surreal encounters and libidinous beats in the sumptuously sexy world of their late-night boudoir…………Twist and Spout, Leicester’s groovy intimate music stage and cafe offers live bands like El Goodo, Ambrose Tompkins, Colourama and Mik Artistik to name but a few…………and from Birmingham the return of the mighty Roots Yard massive with more great Caribbean cuisine, another serious line up of ‘toon selectas’ and mc’s, a larger tent and a new later license we can now soak up more of the heavy, conscious, roots vibes!

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!!!

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 Sessions played host to a veritable feast of music on Saturday, with Bristol based Bad Science headlining this very special musical showcase.

Bad Science’s inimitable mix of Dub, Funk and Hip-Hop, all served up with Slam Poetry by award winning vocal gymnast frontman, Dizraeli, went down a treat with the intimate Birmingham crowd, with their socially conscious lyrics and dubbed out basslines. Bad Science presented songs from their three four-track EPs: 2004’s “Area of Consciousness“, 2007’s “Small Gods EP” and their most recent work, “Street Corner Storytellers“.

Bad Science’s energetic performance was preceeded by the dulcit tones of gypsy jazz specialist, Simon Harris, continuing his launch of his new album, 81 Oakfield, as well as DJ Robin (Friendly Fire Music), Mr Muz (Munchbreak) and DJ Tangawizi (AfrikaJam, Jibbering) who all served up the best in reggae, soul, funk and hip-hop in their usual crowd pleasing style.