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Thursday 1st
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Comedy Zone Presents: Pete Firman, Howard Read plus support |
Pete Firman is the UK's leading Comedian/Magician. A familiar face on British television, Pete has appeared as presenter, pundit and panel guest on all sorts of programmes, as well as being nominated for a Golden Rose at the Rose d'Or Festival in Montreux. His skill for fusing comedy and magic together has taken him around the world from international comedy festivals, guest television appearances and high profile private events. www.petefirman.co.uk £10 ticket available from Marrs bar or Music City in the Tything |
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Friday 2nd
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Hardcore For Heroes
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The Team that have brought you PUNK 4 PUDSEY for the last 6 years is back! And this time with HADCORE FOR HEROES a night of Hardcore/punk/metal music to help raise money for the HELP THE HEROES charity This years line up includes FIGHTS AND FIRES - Punk Hardcore signed to lockjaw records, recently returned from a full mainland Europe tour these guys have some new tunes and play their first home town show in 6months STEADY PEDRO! - Catchy yet heavy Hardcore for fans of early Funeral For A Friend and A Day To Remember DIVIDED WE FALL - local synth driven metal/hardcore band going from strength to strength HAUNTED BY WOLVES - very impressive new Hardcore/alt rock band on the Worcester scene play their first show Doors open at 7.45pm and £4 All Ages Welcome |
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Saturday 3rd
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Absolute Thunder The ultimate Thunder tribute band |
THUNDER's brand of classic rock has made them one of the best-loved British groups of the last twenty years, with a popularity that still endures today. "Thunder UK" perform 90 mins of hits from throughout THUNDER's career, with all the skill and passion needed to do them justice, absolutely live. The members of "Thunder UK" have a wealth of experience, having played with, amongst others: Robert Plant, Velvet Fogg, Argent, Killer Queen, WhiteSnake UK, Chicken Shack and Procol Harum, in venues great and greater all over the world. "Thunder UK" combine professionalism, experience, skill, and pure hard rocking goodness to make The Ultimate THUNDER Tribute. Comment from Harry James when they played at the official Thunder Fan Club Christmas Party at the Diamond Nottingham in December and he got up to play two numbers with us." I COULD'NT BELIEVE HOW GOOD THEY WERE" www.facebook.com/home www.myspace.com/absolutethunder £6.00 ticket and £8.00 on the door |
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Sunday 4th
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Available For Private Hire
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Monday 5th
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 6th
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Available For Private Hire
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Wednesday 7th
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Marzy's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. Free Admission |
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Thursday 8th
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Deep Secret promotions presents a 'Music Injection'
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Three bands forming a diverse eclectic selection of music to bathe the ears in. The night opens with 'Ted Bundy's Night Watchmen' reuniting just for this gig and aiming to dispense a short sharp, hard dose of death metal sure to shake the brain from its dormant repose. Not to your liking! then perhaps the long standing captains of their genre, psychedelic prog rock, 'Omnia Opera' can interest you. Omnia Opera's combined age probably equals the other two bands put together but these veterans still deliver a scorching performance delivering a maelstrom of sonic rock especially rehearsed for the nights show. Finally gracing the stage 'Riding Giants' providing a shift in musical dynamics to the evenings musical ambulation's with their superbly crafted and intricate indie dance tunes, packed with haunting melodies and a fresh faced approach to the genre. www.myspace.com/tedbundysnightwatchmen www.myspace.com/spacebastards www.myspace.com/ridinggiantsuk www.facebook.com/pages/Riding-Giants Tickets available priced at £5, selling fast (£6 on the door) Tickets available upon arrangement, contact Andy Jones on 07948 189 015 or email andy@omniaopera.co.uk |
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Friday 9th
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The Jon Amor Band
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In the early nineties, from a tiny village in deepest darkest Wiltshire, UK, there came forth a band with fire in its belly and blues in its heart, and that band was called The Hoax. One of its four key members was Jon Amor, a long, lean guitar player who, along with his cohorts, toured the UK, Europe and the USA for eight years until the group disbanded in 1999, with four successful albums and a string of awards to its name. Since then, Jon has taken on the role of frontman with his band AMOR and established himself as a singer and songwriter in his own right, releasing two highly acclaimed and influential albums and giving the British blues rock scene a much-needed kick up the backside. Jon disbanded AMOR in 2005 and made the final leap into solo performance with a string of unique acoustic gigs. He also recorded a brand new album Unknown Soldier which is set for release on May 2nd and features guest performances from Led Zep legend Robert Plant and renowned tub-thumper Clive Deamer of Portishead and Roni Size fame. www.myspace.com/jonamormusic Tickets £6.00 and £8.00 on the door |
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Saturday 10th
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The Sounds Of Simon Simon & Garfunkel Tribute |
The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Sounds of Silence and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard as well as countless others have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. The Sounds of Simon is a full band show that takes in the full range of Simon and Garfunkel's career together as well as drawing extensively from Paul Simon's solo career. The band include songs such as Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover and Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes in the set, as well as older tunes like Homeward Bound and Cecilia. There are sometimes some surprise solo Garfunkel numbers too! Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians. www.soundsofsimon.co.uk £7.00 a ticket and £10.00 on the door |
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Sunday 11th
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Available For Private Hire
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Monday 12th
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 13th
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Available For Private Hire
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Wednesday 14th
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Marzy's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. Free Admission |
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Thursday 15th
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Available For Private Hire
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Friday 16th
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Nomad '67, The Buck Brothers and Distorted Breed
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Nomad 67, a young 3 piece band from rural Worcestershire! We consist of 2 original members, Vocalist/Guitarist Jay Lawson-Pearce and Drummer/Vocalist Will Diment. And new addition to the band for 2010, Bassist Matt Shepherd. The Buck Brothers are really a "Marrs Bar family" band as they have been our friends for many many years. One of them is from London. The other two are from the island of Jersey. None of them are actually Brothers. They are named after a porn company that guitarist Dom used to work for. They hold the Guinness World Record for "most gigs played in 12 hours" which The Marrs Bar team helped them with. They are the first band in 30 years to play The House Of Lords. You should listen to them. Bitter and twisted dirt rock mayhem from the perpetrator of PERFECT DISTORTION! Distorted Breed is the new band fronted by Jim Distortion - a red-hot phoenix raised from the ashes of FUTILE GESTURE and PERFECT DISTORTION by their inimitable main man, lead vocalist and writer. Shunning the industrial and techno noize that created Perfect Distortion’s sonic backdrop, the new incarnation is down and dirty, bassy and basic with the emphasis on balls-out rock ’n’ roll and Jim’s unmistakeably leonine, yet singularly melodic roar. www.myspace.com/nomad67 www.myspace.com/buckbrothers www.myspace.com/jimdistortion £4.00 a ticket and £5.00 on the door |
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Saturday 17th
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Rhondda
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Rhondda are a band of experienced songwriters and performers. A collaboration of musical talents that invokes memories of classic artists that have influenced Rhondda but who have also influenced the soundtrack of our lives over the last four decades. Formed in 2007 the band, Phillip McPhillips Vocals & Guitar, Kev Tudge Vocals & Guitar and Andrew Biggs Bass Guitar, started the creative process that lead to the debut album "Bird Released"- released Jan 2009. Since which Rhondda have been augmented by the addition of Ian Rae on Lead Guitar and James E Williams on Drums. 2009 has seen the band performing on stages small and large to an ever growing fanbase and impressing established industry stars. Live highlights of 2009 including opening for 80's legends The Human League, T'Pau, Belinda Carlisle, Bananarama & Heaven 17 at a stadium festival in July. www.myspace.com/rhonddauk By contrast, support comes from Worcester based band Trevino Slaxx who were described by Worcester Music Festival last year as "passionate and exciting" (or was it past it and excruciating?). Having been on a sabbatical while Sam passed his driving test, Steve had another baby, Si did some more cycle trials, and Keith finally got the hang of crochet using his drumstix, Ian wrote some more stuff so there might be a couple of newies to try out. For those who have supported the band there's still plenty of the other stuff - the one about the guy looking for his blind psychic ex-girlfriend in Brighton, the one with a bit of German in it, the one about the sniper, the one about the girl who shakes, and the one about the black girl with a helluva walk. Test and try before you buy at www.myspace/trevinoslaxx.co.uk £4.00 a ticket and £5.00 on the door |
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Sunday 18th
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Host's Farewell Gig
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This is Host's last gig before they go on a long term sabbatical, their singer is moving to the other end of the country and their guitarist is moving to the other side of the world, so future gigging will be nigh on impossible for now!! They will be pulling out all the stops this night and will be playing every song they've ever done plus lots of jamming in between and giving away CD's, so come down for what promises to be a great night! Plus...it might be your last ever chance to see this original Worcester band doing their 'thang'. Check out their tunes at - www.hostlounge.co.uk Tickets £4.00 or £5.00 on the door |
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Monday 19th
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 20th
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Available For Private Hire
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Wednesday 21st
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Marzy's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. Free Admission |
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Thursday 22nd
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Available For Private Hire
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Friday 23rd
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AC/DC-UK
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Be prepared for an explosion of thunder, lightning, firing cannons, pure raw energy and high voltage Rock n Roll ! With a true AC/DC sound and stage show, AC/DC uk recreate that powerful rock n roll atmosphere the legendary rock gods have created for over 30 years. AC/DC are considered to be pioneers of hard rock. They have sold over 150 million albums, making them one of the most successful hard rock acts ever. After five years of extensive touring, AC/DC uk formerly known as Touch2Much are now widely considered to be Europe's premier tribute to Rock legends AC/DC. Their highly energetic live show covers every era of AC/DC's lengthy career from 1976's 'High Voltage' through to 2008's 'Black Ice'. At an AC/DC uk show, you can expect to hear all the classic hits such as; Thunderstruck, Back in Black, Highway to Hell, Rock & Roll Damnation etc... but the band also caters for the hardcore AC/DC fans by playing many lesser known numbers too (we won't give away any surprises here!). The band is fronted by Daz, who has learnt his trade fronting the once huge tribute Back in Black, whose versatile voice and extraordinary range allow him to effortlessly mimic the vocal style of Brian Johnson with astonishing accuracy. He is a born showman who owns every audience the band plays to. Lead Guitarist, Face, has perfected his art over the past ten years playing the part of Angus Young in AC/DC tribute bands such as; Hell's Bells, Night Prowler Live Wire and Dirty DC. His intense guitar playing and captivating stage presence is a show in itself. The band is completed by the rock solid backing of; Richard Mott - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals, Paul O'Shea (ex-Night Prowler) - Bass/Vocals and Darren Ward - Drums. www.acdcuk.com £5.00 a ticket and £7.00 on the door |
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Saturday 24th
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Sorry & The Sinatras
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Sorry And The Sinatras certainly know all about life in the fast lane – as their explosive dirt bomb debut album ‘Highball Roller’ shows so well! ‘Highball Roller’ is an honest, in-your-face punk rock n’ roll record that defines this quartet’s personalities – unpolished, missing teeth and self-medicated! It’s an album born out of years of searching for and finding dreams. Featuring Scott Sorry (The Wildhearts, Amen), Lenny Thomas (Trashlight Vision), Dave Kerr (The Cherrykicks) & Rich Jones (The Loyalties, The Yo Yo's, Amen), SORRY & THE SINATRAS are inbound; expect one hell of a party! JOEPATRONI are currently in the studio recording their fantastic debut album - trust me, it's gonna be awesome! They will be bringing the dirty guitars, Biblical drums and filthy riffs to the proceedings. They're building a huge reputation for their devastating live shows and killer hooks. When you get in your car to go home, JOEPATRONI is what you'll have relentlessly going around your head! Featuring Neil Phillips (B*Movie Heroes, The Yo Yo's), Chris Murphy (Spunge) and Chris Wemyss (...and what will be left of them) - with that pedigree, how can you go wrong?! Manchester based DIY rock band OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE are creating a big noise on the UK underground music scene. With their dark, grungey rock anthems, energetic live shows and punk attitude they have been building a steady army of hardcore fans for some time now. Eschewing major label, polished pop bloatedness for their own hard working DIY ethic, they appeal to real music fans and people looking for something a little different and more edgy than the force-fed, homogenised, radio-friendly rock diet pushed onto teenagers by big money music corporations. www.myspace.com/sorryandthesinatras www.myspace.com/joepatroni www.myspace.com/obsessivecompulsive www.myspace.com/scandalpromotions Tickets are £5.00 from www.wegottickets.com/event/72877 (fees apply) or £7.00 on the door. Book your tickets in advance online to avoid disappointment |
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Sunday 25th
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Blue radio Presents:
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SuperKaine (support) This story starts long long ago, where it seemed like music was ruled by the businessman. Money is God, and it seems like the true essence of music is lost,Two young Troubadours meet at a cross roads and put aside their musical differences and vow to create music from deep within their gut, music that just feels right. Stripped down, low-fi, mega riff rock from Marvin Elson and Lightfoot Mike. www.myspace.com/superkainemusic Incahoots (support) These four cyborg-super talents be bringing the the synth pop rock directly to your neural cortex. Superbly written uplifting songs that will get you rocking till you cannot compute. End of. 'Synth driven pop with a nod to The Cure.' www.myspace.com/weareincahoots Ancient Addicts (headline) Epic, Soaring, Ambient, harmonious Hard Rock. www.myspace.com/ancientaddicts £3.00 a ticket and £5.00 on the door |
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Monday 26th
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 27th
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Available For Private Hire
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Wednesday 28th
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Marzy's Jamming Night
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Every Wednesday is Jamming Night at The Marrs Bar. We have a full range of instruments set up for you to play so if you are a guitarist, bass player, keyboard player, singer or drummer you can just turn up and play. You are welcome to bring your own instrument along too if you'd prefer. There is also a DI box set up for the unexpected double bass or an acoustic guitar or whatever. Free Admission |
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Thursday 29th
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Heroes Of Hanoi
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Local band Heroes of Hanoi are set to release their debut album 'The Temple Of Literature', recorded with Dave Draper in The Panic Room the record reflects the powerfully energetic performances the band deliver live. Catchy tunes and a great show in store with a band determined to blow you away! www.myspace.com/heroesofhanoiofficial £2.00 admission |
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Friday 30th
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Official Receivers
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Hold on - they're comin'. The Official Receivers are back at Upton by popular request with their high energy Soul Show featuring classics from the great days of Stax and other numbers to get you clapping and stomping along. Raw vocals, tight rhythm section and powerful horns combine to dare you to sit still as this eight-piece band swings into action. Whether you're into Soul, or just into having a good time this is a must. Let the good times roll! £6.00 a ticket and £8.00 on the door |