Anything interesting on in Birmingham, May 7/8/9 2019?

robinbowes

I'm heading to Birmingham for work trip, staying tonight (Tues May 7th) to Friday (May 10th).

Can anyone recommend any interesting musical events in Birmingham this week? Gigs, jams, open mics, etc.

Thanks!

R.

EricTheWeary

The Live Brum website is reasonably comprehensive. 
The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are on at the Hare and Hounds on Wednesday which would probably be my pick of the bunch although it's a fair way from the city centre. 
Even further out Shadowplay ( Rory Gallagher tribute) are on at Tower of Song on Thursday. I haven't been there for a few years, quite a small venue IIRC although they regularly put on live music. 
For a studenty vibe probably The Sunflower Lounge or Subside both near the centre and regularly have live music.
There is a free jazz band in the Symphony Hall at 5pm on Friday; these are usually to a pretty high standard although with less element of a likely stabbing than many of the local venues. 
You could get a train or tram out to Bilston as there is usually something on at the Robin 2.

I can't think of any jam nights still going although I guess they exist.

Hopefully someone else will be along in a moment with a better answer.       

Bebopper

There's jazz at The Spotted Dog in Digbeth (walking distance from city centre) on Tuesday nights. Popular with the students from the conservatoire. Mix of local groups with bands on the UK tour circuit. http://jazzatthespotteddog.co.uk/calendar/

Bebopper

Legendary trumpeter Eddie Henderson is at Pizza Express Live on Brindley Place tomorrow. Just off Broad Street. Very nice jazz club venue.

Henderson's got a dream CV: Herbie Hancock's 'Mwandishi' band of the late 60s/early 70s, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner and lots more. Still playing strong and a rare chance to hear him in the UK. 

https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/eddie-henderson-quartet

robinbowes

Thanks all. Keep 'em coming. 

EricTheWeary

Did you ever find anything Robin? 

robinbowes

EricTheWeary said:

Did you ever find anything Robin? 

As it happened, the conference events went on well into the evening (dinner 7pm, bar until midnight) so I didn't get chance to venture out, although I was tempted by the Eddie Henderson gig.

Thanks for your thorough and detailed suggestions - if I'd had more time in the evenings I'd have tried one or more of your suggestions.

Cheers,

R.