We walked up the stairs to the Fridge suddenly hushed, as to not seem too pissed. With each step my heart grew louder, and my legs got wobblier. We formed a line, the girls at the front, to be inspected by the doorman. He was a short old bloke, in a 80′s sport jacket my Granddad would wear and haircut that is best described as ill advised. He let the [...]
An evening of great sounds-Funk/Soul/Dub/Psychedelia and Post-Punk + Vintage projections and visuals. (John K’s Late Birthday Party / Jon Savage’s Post-Punk Album Sell-Out) Tickets: £5 advance from The Coffeehouse – or pay on the door. Strictly LTD numbers Date and Time: Friday November 2nd, 8.00pm – 11.30pm. Featuring: a DJ set from Jon Savage – Cultural commentator, journalist and author. Supported by: CTR DJS. About Jon Savage: For those of [...]
Thanks to the original recorder for making and uploading a tape of this historic event, you can download a full recording of the Stone Roses gig played at the Park Lane night club in Shrewsbury in 1989. This recording also includes a 20 minute soundcheck. info about the bootleg is borrowed from thestoneroses.co.uk fansite and I also recommend you check out shitboyfriend.com for an excellent appraisal of Park Lane and [...]
Choirs and bands in Shrewsbury are being sought to help this year’s Christmas lights switch-on go with a bang. Organisers, Destination Shrewsbury – a partnership organisation with responsibility for promoting business and tourism in the town – are looking for bands and choirs of all ages and abilities to take part in Shrewsbury’s Christmas Cracker on November 21. Event bosses are promising an evening of festive fun for all ages [...]
Abzolute Zero Promotions bring you a one off special acoustic show with 2 huge great acts… Steve Cradock (Ocean Colour Scene/Weller) Acoustic with special guest Tom Hingley (ex Inspiral Carpets) at the Buttermarket Cellars, Shrewsbury – Friday 16th November 2012. Headling the show is Steve Cradock. Born in Birmingham and raised on a teenage diet of The Who, the Small Faces and lashings of Jam, Steve’s first band The Boys [...]
Shrewsbury four piece band Dirty Frank, consisting of Dave Johnson (Vocals),Tony Holt (Drums), Neil Ditty (Bass), Rob McFall (Guitars), play loud rock covers for your enjoyment. If you’re in the mood for a Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Lead Zeppelin, Metallica, Sex Pistols and Muse medley- loud. The we suggest you head over to their Facebook page for further booking details or gig listings. You can also grab an [...]
Due to the demand of tickets for the first two gigs of British band The stone Roses, which sold out all 150,000 tickets in 14 minutes after going on sale at 9.30am this morning (21st Oct 2011). A new date has been added on Sunday 1st July at Manchester’s Heaton park. Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday 21st October and are expected to be £55 plus booking fee. The [...]
Playing for the first time at Shrewsbury School on Saturday 15th October at 7.30pm, the Philip Clouts Quartet promises to be a wonderful evening covering an impressive range of jazz styles in an infectiously enjoyable manner. Philip Clouts is renowned for his work with Afrobeat band ZubopGambia, the pianist’s career has seen him perform at some high profile venues including Ronnie Scotts, The Symphony Hall, Glastonbury and the Womad Festival. [...]
Saturday September 24, 2011 at 19:30 The Abbey, Shrewsbury World-renowned clarinettist Emma Johnson (MBE) joins Shropshire-based New College Chorale and Orchestra of the Severn for a sumptuous Autumn concert. Set in the magnificent surroundings of Shrewsbury Abbey, the programme of Rossini, Mozart, Weber and Beethoven promises an evening not to be missed. Performers Emma Johnson (clarinet) New College Chorale, Wellington Orchestra of the Severn Bob Wysome (conductor) Catherine Benson (soprano) [...]
The Hive in Shrewsbury town centre has a diverse variety of creative activities on offer for young people aged 8-16, providing the ideal opportunity to liven up the long summer break by having fun, developing new skills and being creative! Play In A Week will be taking place the week of Monday July 25 and will give participants the chance to take part in fun drama workshops, incorporating everything from [...]
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