REGGAE CITY BIRMINGHAM (THE RAINBOW WAREHOUSE VENUES) 11TH JUNE 2011,  4pm-4am This an exciting new event for Birmingham and the West Midlands. Reggae has always been a big part of the area’s rich and diverse cultural melting pot. The explosion of reggae and ska in the region (and across the UK) during the early seventies followed legendary gigs of the time such as Bob Marley at the ODEON. This in turn ingnited the fire of the region’s own scene and subsequent international reggae ambassador’s, with bands such as Steel Pulse and UB40 leading the way. Today there continues to be a vibrant roots and reggae across the region and Reggae City is an opportunity to pull together the best of the region and splice it together with some of the best national and international talent. It is hoped the event will develop and grow through the support of the city and it’s … Continue reading →

TICKETS ON SALE NOW/ EARLY BIRDS SOLD OUT “As close as the UK gets to Burning Man style madness” The Guardian Small, yet perfectly formed- Shambala Festival has blended music, art, creativity and participation into perfect, bite size chunks of brilliance for well over a decade. Set across 4 days on the August Bank Holiday weekend, the variety and quality of entertainment on offer is staggering for a festival of its size.  With over 200 diverse musical acts across 12 live stages, world-class cabaret, stand-up comedy, inspirational talks and debates, jaw dropping circus and acrobatics, interactive theater and nationally acclaimed poetry all housed in beautifully crafted venues. The complete line up is kept under wraps, but a few gems included in this year’s program of world class acts include; LAMB, with material from their new album “5”; Jamaican roots reggae legend JOHNNY CLARKE; the infectious party spirit of THE BOLLYWOOD … Continue reading →

WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER >> Hare & Hounds >> 7.30 – 11.00pm Live on Stage: ASM (A State of Mind) and BOY COM Support DJs Cro, Tangawizi and Sam Redmore Advance Tickets £4/5 from The Ticket Sellers Jibbering proudly presents; a night of live dance floor orientated Hip-Hop with a Funk, Soul and Reggae underbelly!!! ASM are one of Europe’s fastest emerging Hip Hop acts. They are rapidly making their mark on the scene through their original and boundary-pushing live shows, recently deemed “leaders of the new school” by DJ Vadim (BBE). Their live showcase is rooted in a unique form of beat production by Fade, DJ Sativo and Lando. The three of them work together on stage with an Akai MPC, Roland SP-404, Micro Korg Keyboard, Flute, Melodica, Korg Kaos Pad, Theremin, a turntable and a scratch mixer to create some of the freshest Soul, Reggae and Funk infused Hip … Continue reading →

What a treat it is to welcome one of the most important UK hip hop producers and one of the UK’s finest MCs to kick up a proper party at the Hare and Hounds alongside Birmingham’s finest Funk and Soul bands…. Skitz & Rodney P Skitz is without doubt one of the most important and influential UK Hip Hop producers of the past 15 years. His first album from back in 2001, “Countryman,” set a new benchmark for Uk Hip Hop and the scene has never looked back. Earlier this year Skitz dropped his long awaited second album, “Sticksman.” Incorporating a wide range of influences including roots and dubstep and a wide array of guests, “Sticksman” delivers a fresh direction for UK hip hop and demonstrates that the scene is as strong as it has ever been. It has been quite a while since Skitz and his long time compadre, … Continue reading →

PARTY ALERT!!!  PARTY ALERT!!!  PARTY ALERT!!! The Nextmen (AKA Brad Baloo & Dom Search) strive to “join the dots” between music they love be it dancehall, drum’n’bass, hip hop, soul, funk, dubstep, leftfield, straight-up, hands-in-the-air, party jacking pleasers! Their explosive and eclectic 4 turntable DJ sets are legendary and are definitely not to be missed. Heavy weight beats and treats that are truly focussed on the dancefloor, laced with their own sought after mash-ups, edits and specials. After 4 studio albums that have received critical acclaim globally, and party rocking DJ sets in the four corners of the world, The Nextmen arrive for a proper JIBBERING SESSION!!! With support from Birmingham’s resident party starters Home Cookin’ and a dub-step dialogue from Tangawizi this is a Hare and Hounds party not to be missed! Limited Early Bird Tickets @ £7

Souljazz Orchestra return to stun the Hare and Hounds once again with their heavyweight Afrobeat, funk, jazz and soul. The last time The Souljazz Orchestra came to Birmingham was one of the best shows Jibbering has ever put on- wowing the Hare and Hounds with their rich, deep and dirty afrofunk. With their latest album, Rising Sun, still hot off the press Jibbering is delighted to be welcoming them back! Rising Sun, draws on a wider canvas of styles than ever before, touching on spiritual jazz, West African rhythms and Ethiopian modes. The Souljazz Orchestra have taken their sound to new heights with stunning musicianship and virtuoso arrangements throughout. Gilles Peterson has already called Rising Sun one of this year’s top albums! Think James Brown, think Fela Kuti, think Antibalas, think I can’t miss this!! Here are a couple of tasters for you- 1 live and 1 recorded. 8pm-Midnight (Band … Continue reading →