Monthly Archives: December 2008

Lego Album Covers

Posted on December 20, 2008 by

Now, I know that Lego recreations have been done to death, whether it be White Stripes music videos or recreations of scenes from The Bible. That said, I can’t go without mentioning the fantastically fanatical LEGO Album Covers pool which … Continue reading →

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Blood on the Tracks: The Perfect Winter Album?

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

Last week at the open mic night I run, I decided that Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks was the perfect antidote to the festive cheer that has poured out of the bar’s speakers like sickly brandy-cream lately. This sparked conversations … Continue reading →

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The Americana Sessions: Thanks!

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

Many thanks to everyone who made it down to Alchemy last night for the final Colour event of 2008. Special thanks to James Happenick and his band and Dan Hartland for performing great sets that really captured what we had … Continue reading →

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December Events Guide

Posted on December 8, 2008 by

The listings are a little late this month, which means you may of missed out on Public Enemy at The Custard Factory or Curate’s Egg Present Damo Suzuki at The Hare & Hounds, Birmingham. December is a bit quiet for … Continue reading →

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The Americana Sessions: About the Artists

Posted on December 8, 2008 by

Last week we posted information about Thursday’s event, The Americana Sessions. Here’s a little more information about the musicians who will contribute live sets to the evening. James Happenick Regardless of how many musicians back him, James’ performances often have … Continue reading →

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Colour Presents: The Americana Sessions

Posted on December 3, 2008 by

On Thursday 11th December, Colour will evoke the spirit of American musical tradition with performances by contemporary musicians from the West Midlands region. Accompanying live sets by James Happenick, Jayne Powell and Dan Hartland will be projections of original slides … Continue reading →

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