Wow…pretty pleased with this booking!
Wow…pretty pleased with this booking!
I Blame Coco have been working their arses off all Summer - playing every festival under the sun, both here and abroad, and I’m very honoured to be hosting Miss Sumner and her band at the Hare and Hounds as they prepare for Reading and Leeds 2010.
She has signed a six album deal with Island, played alongside some of the most inspriring artists in the UK…here is the beginning of her ‘About’ section on her website… www.iblamecoco.co.uk
“A surprise visitor tapped the door of I Blame Coco’s North London rehearsal room at the end of 2009. As Coco Sumner – the Coco you are blaming – was losing herself in the afternoon run-up to an esteemed charity gig at The Union Chapel with Arctic Monkeys and Richard Hawley, the simian silhouette of Ian Brown loped into view, nodding approvingly in the corner of the room. ‘And he told me,’ says Coco, in a rare moment of self-congratulation, ‘that my lyrics were mega.”
So…I Blame Coco will feast on the Soul Food Project before taking to the stage for the next Miss Perry Presents. Carlo and I have kept tickets as cheap as we possibly could, but this will be rammed. You know what happened at Darwin Deez? People got turned away..please get in early…
HERE IS THE TICKET LINK: http://www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=485706&userid{17A8D041-851F-48CF-8554-6CDE34CCEEC7}&filler1=see&filler2=rss&filler3=0
Youves - check it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjTKd1nvXnI
Brontide - check it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdVkc4yYYkI
Only £3. Amazing. THURSDAY 29TH JULY, HARE AND HOUNDS, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM
YOUVES
YOUVES are a punk quintet from small-town Nuneaton, UK. As if spitting in the face of their parochial backwater origins, their sound is a wide ranging spastic hybrid of post-punk, indie and hardcore spirit, alive with the fearless folly of youth. Lean, aggressive and kinetic, they’re a five-headed beast with a razor sharp sonic focus and steel eyed vision.
Whilst we could lie and say that this particular name change took place due to musical evolution and a new-found sense of confidence the truth is that the Americans (Mirror Mirror) came along in a wave of hype, leading to much confusion. Well, frankly, f**k them. We Brits did it first, and we are better.
Having released (under their previous alias) a split 7” with Rolo Tomassi, a limited edition tape and a solo debut single in the past year, they’re no strangers to productivity either. Allayed firmly with the UK underground, YOUVES are vocal proponents of the independent spirit; like Black Flag being produced by James Murphy, but without the steroids and militant dogma. They’re an efficient machine, well flexed, high on beer and protein, poised to steal hearts, minds and girlfriends.
http://www.myspace.com/youves
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Support comes from BRONTIDE
Self proclaimed writers of the heaviest songs combined with the most melodic, Drowned In sounds describe this trio as
“Brontide are mathy and marvelous, danceable without being dumb. InstruMental in all the right ways. I say: yay!”
http://www.myspace.com/brontidetheband
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We are also very please to have the guys from Rolo Tomassi spinning some tunes inbetween bands!
So make sure you get down early for the party!!
Another AMAZING addition to the long list of inspiring artists to grace the stage at the Hare and Hounds… The two swedish sisters arrive in York Road to play venue 1 on Thursday!
FIRST AID KIT**
Much has been made of the way First Aid Kit – a pair of precociously talented teenage Swedish sisters – can tap into the mind of the wronged suburban housewives better than Loose Women. As curious a party piece that is, it rather overshadows their phenomenal way with gorgeous melodies and heart-melting harmonies. The evocative, lilting a capella of opener ‘In The Morning’, paves the way for the ’60s swing of ‘Waltz For Richard’, which comes over like a mythical Joni Mitchell and Carole King collaboration. While the duo’s fixation with Fleet Foxes is often clear, the spry ‘Sailor Song’ is proof there’s enough imagination in FAK for them to go the distance.
GOODNIGHT LENIN**
Goodnight Lenin have played alongside First Aid Kit before…here’s what the review of that last occasion had to say..
‘Further honing their fine vocal harmonies that so impressed me last time I saw them and continuing to draw their influences from Simon and Garfunkel, Dylan, CSNY and The Band, some of their self penned songs already sound like classics. And no, I’m not going off on one again… just listen to ‘Crook In The Creek’, and ‘Wenceslas Square’ on their MySpace thingy and judge for yourself. The crowd lapped it up and even the headline act – standing right at the front of the audience – seemed in awe of the performance.’
MR BONES AND THE DREAMERS**
Mr Bones & The Dreamers are a Midlands six piece with an impressive array of support slots under their belt: Alabama 3, Elvis Perkins, Okkervil River, The Walkmen and The Hold Steady. They play a taut acoustic folk-indie topped off by Mr Bones (I presume) mournful quaver. They may be quite intense live (“creating an atmosphere of quasi-hysterical devotion” their record label claim), on record they are intensely restrained, all control rather than release.
TICKETS HERE: http://www.seetickets.com/?p=7059
For more infomation visit www.birminghampromoters.com and www.missperrypresents.com
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NEXT ONE THEN!…The incredible Dan Sartain is gracing the Hare and Hounds with his presence on Thursday 27th May. I’ve been hassling his management for this gig for 6 months. He is a true artist, intriguing and charming character and his music is something of a raw beauty.
He hails from Birmingham, Alabama. If one had to categorise it would be a mixture of rockabilly, early soul and down and dirty good old fashioned rock n roll. Already 5 albums in, he is currently touring his latest release through Island, Dan Sartain Lives. He has toured with both The White Stripes and The Hives throughout the world, and I am extremely humbled to have him play for us in Birmingham.
I’ve booked the fabulous Rivers Presley Set to support, who astound me everytime I see them, do please get there early - if you are a regular to Miss Perry Presents, you’ll know I don’t scrimp on the supports… definitely worth a watch and destined for good things.
And finally, Mr Matt Stocks of Kerrang Radio fame will be providing a 1950s megamix on the decks. Standard.
Until Thursday. Miss Perry xxx
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GOODNIGHT LENIN NOW ADDED TO DARWIN DEEZ LINEUP!!
So…after the success of that, Carlo and I have been busy working away on the next few months and have some INCREDIBLE events ahead to see us safely into the summer..
Next Miss Perry Presents is April 29th..when Darwin Deez steps off the NME Radar tourbus for one night only to come and rock the proverbial socks off the Hare and Hounds.
He has gained such hype over the past few months, being dubbed the indie Michael Jackson and leaving audiences open mouthed at his live shows. South Birmingham is in for a big treat and we look forward to welcoming him and his band of merry dancers to the Heath.
In case you haven’t seen what the fuss is about..here is the link to a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn1SPfJlvFQ&feature=player_embedded#
I am also REALLY delighted to add the wonderful Speech Fewapy Records to the line up..they will take full control of the decks throughout the evening, so we are in for a massive treat…
Tickets are selling fast..so if you do want to be there with us all, please pre book to avoid dissappointment… Here’s the link
http://www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=459993&userid={8028EF9C-F1EA-4F85-A1D5-A7CB110299E4}&filler1=see&filler2=rss&filler3=0
x miss perry x
Thanks to URBANFLY for all graphic design.