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Friday 1st
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Rory McLeod Click here to buy online |
Rory Mcleod - ex-circus clown and fire eater. A one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories. A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, bandorea, djembe and various percussion instruments! Rory is a real life troubadour and as such has travelled the globe for different reasons at different times, from Asia to the middle East from Gambia to Cuba, Central America, Australia, North America, Canada, Europe and other nooks and crannies of the earth. www.rorymcleod.com £8.00 a ticket and £10 on the door Click here to buy online |
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Saturday 2nd
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Ian Gibson's Memorial Gig Click here to buy online |
In memory of Ian Gibson and Geoff Monaghan who are ex Worcester Wanderers players there will be a fund raising evening on Saturday 2nd July to raise money for the Stroke Association and Cancer Research. Ian and Geoff were best of mates and well known in the Worcester rugby world on and off the pitch and are sorely missed. The Bar Flys will be playing so please come and celebrate the lives of two great guys who left us way too soon. The band consists of Andy Hiseman on lead vocals & rhythm guitar & Pat Allen on lead guitar and vocal harmonies, playing a mixture of rock, jazz and country blues much of which is their well received, self-penned material. With Andy’s unique rhythm playing and powerful vocals and Pat’s outstanding lead guitar work and excellent harmonies, The Barflys have gained hard earned respect with audiences and fellow musicians alike. www.barflys.co.uk £7.00 a ticket Click here to buy online |
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Sunday 3rd
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Declan Bennett formely knows as "Sumladfromcov" Click here to buy online |
Declan Bennett is a singer songwriter who writes candid pop music for a generation steeped in therapy and conversation. His penchant for sharing deeply honest tales of love and sexuality have won him a diverse and devoted fan base across the UK and America, arousing a relentless desire to listen to his unashamed, engaging lyrics again and again and again. No stranger to fame (with mainstream chart success by the age of 20 as part of pop/rock outfit Point Break, a lead role in the award-winning pop biography 'Taboo' at 21, and an extended trip to America to star as Roger in the cult rock opera RENT), Declan released his second full-length album "An Innocent Evening Of Drinking" in April 08. He went on to open for Boy George on his 31 date UK tour, widening his ever expanding audience of listeners and soon after was asked to return to the States to join the original cast of Green Days 'American Idiot' on Broadway. Last summer he also starred alongside singer/songwriter Nellie McKay in his first feature film 'Downtown Express'. He continues to gig in New York and his 3rd album 'record:BREAKUP', will be released on his own label CovBoy, digitally, worldwide, on April 25th. www.declanbennett.co.uk £5.00 in advance and £6.00 on the door Click here to buy online |
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Monday 4th
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Available For Private Hire
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Tuesday 5th
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Wednesday 6th
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Marzy and Vince'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. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 7th
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Comedy Zone Presents:- Alun Cochrane and Little Howard's Big Show Click here to buy online |
The Edinburgh festival preview season kicks off in Worcester on Thursday 7th July at The Mars bar with the Comedy Zone presenting two of the best stand ups around. Howard Read previews the world’s only human / cartoon double act, featuring live animation in the all new Little Howard’s Big Show and Alun Cochrane, who has starred in Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and 8 out of 10 Cats presents his all new Edinburgh show too. In other words another top class show www.aluncochrane.co.uk www.howardread.com £10 ticket Click here to buy online |
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Friday 8th
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Riff Raff AC/DC Tribute Click here to buy online |
RIFF/RAFF aim to bring the music of AC/DC's Bon Scott era to the circuit. Formed in early 2011, RIFF/RAFF are 5 guys belting out some of rock n rolls most enduring pieces, written and recorded before Bon's premature death. Live and Raw, with no bells ( not even a hells bell!), whistles, costumes, gimmicks or look-alikes, RIFF/RAFF are all about the music. With well known, and some less well known tracks, from the likes of the classic albums, High Voltage, Let There Be Rock, Powerage, Dirty Deeds and Highway To Hell, get ready for a night of foot stompin, pumpin, classic rock. with support from "Hogs Eye" and "rubber Nuns", this should be a night to 'stick in your fusebox'! £4.00 a ticket and £5.00 on the door or Click here to buy online |
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Saturday 9th
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The Modern Click here to buy online |
The Modern are a four-piece indie band from Worcester, England. The band, formed in 2009, have a loyal fan following and have become favourite live act for many at venues across the UK. Where Did All The Good Times Go? – the band’s confident, often brisk debut album – was released in the Summer of 2010. The nine-track blustery LP was recorded over five days and produced by the accomplished Gavin Monaghan (Ocean Colour Scene/The Twang/Editors) in his Black Country-based Magic Garden Studios. Several tracks are available to download and the CD is available to buy at Modern gigs. ‘Turn it up loud’ was one way a fan recently summed up their new album. Fine words. The Modern are currently debuting tracks from the album along with new download single ‘Featherstone’ at live venues in and around the Midlands. The band and have seen album tracks such as the catchy Rise and Shine and the Stone Roses-esque Stand Your Ground being well received by their growing fanbase. Behind the music and lyrics are frontman Luke Morris and lead guitarist Connor McMinn. Will Lawrence on bass and Nat Garfield on drums provide the backdrop to The Modern’s ever-improving ‘wall of sound’ – a sound sculpted on some of the major influences of their generation. Think the poetry of The Libertines, the rawness of Dundee’s finest Kyle Falconer and jangly John Squire riffs – all pieced together with a small but brilliant sprinkling of prime-time Gallagher swagger. Morris’ lyrics, delivery and presence are reminiscent of a young, trouble-free Peter Doherty whilst McMinn’s superheated guitars make sure The Modern, live or in your iPod, punch above their weight and, as many see it, on the brink of big break show time. The Modern have very much arrived. More and more are waving the flag and heaping praise on these four young Midlands lads who have that rare ‘something’ – a talent and potential which only raises its head every now and then. www.facebook.com/themodernuk Tickets @ £4.00 available from the band on 07545 782730 or Click here to buy online |
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Sunday 10th
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Available For Private Hire
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Monday 11th
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Tuesday 12th
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Available For Private Hire
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Wednesday 13th
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Marzy and Vince'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. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 14th
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Comedy Zone Special Josh Widdicombe and Henry Paker plus support Edinburgh Previews |
Josh Widdicombe is teh most hotly tipped comedian of the moment. Just back from supporting Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre on their UK tours, Josh has appeared on Channel 4's flag ship comedy programme - Stand Up For The Week adn won just about every award going in 2010 / 11 including FHM Stand Up Hero. He has written for Mock The Week, 8 out of 10 cats and Michael McIntyre. Watch Josh on Youtube Watch Henry on Chortle.com £10 ticket available from Marrs bar or Music City in the Tything |
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Friday 15th
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Casino Click here to buy |
Yes, they're back.... Casino are the Birmingham based band fronted by Adam Zindani who is also the guitarist in Stereophonics Just listen to this then buy a ticket - it's that simple! ALL TICKETS TO BE SOLD PURELY ONLINE - NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FROM REGULAR PHYSICAL OUTLETS £10 ticket Click here to buy |
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Saturday 16th
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Inca Hoots Album Launch Party
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It's taken ages. Far too long. But the wait is over! July the 16th is the official launch night of Inca Hoots's debut release CREATURES. To Celebrate They'll be Playing CREATURES live plus a few extra songs and there will also be live music from two other great bands!! ARP ATTACK! from Southampton/London/space (Yes you heard me, SPACE) will be joining Inca Hoots for this night! For those of you who haven't heard them - DROP WHAT YOU ARE DOING and head over to www.arpattack.com Where you can download stuff, look at stuff and generally enjoy all stuff ARP ATTACK related!! So this is the deal. On the night of the Launch you can swap your ticket for a FREE COPY of CREATURES! We're getting 300 Glorious Limited Edition Hand Numbered DigiPaks made during June to be available from the launch night so the chances are that they'll all be gone by the end of the summer!! So there is it people, £5 for 3 Bands and a FREE Album! In the mean time you can listen to Sleeping Lions, Cuneo and Leafs on the inca Hoots facebook Page :):) We'll post more info as and when!! Arp Attack www.arpattack.com |
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Sunday 17th
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Available For Private Hire
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Monday 18th
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Tuesday 19th
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Wednesday 20th
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Marzy and Vince'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. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 21st
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Available For Private Hire
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Friday 22nd
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Spoonfedz EP Launch Click here to buy online |
Former Worcester-based funk-fusion/reggae/ska outfit, The Spoonfedz, changed their sound (along with the colour of their ties) following the departure of their original drummer in Febuary 2010. Since then, the funk has been returned to its original era, the Reggae has gone a bit "Skanky" (so to speak), and the Ska just made it too darn hard to be that happy all the time. Having been off the live circuit for several months to write and record their debut EP, entitled "Hard To Swallow", this ferocious, and in-your-face 4-piece act are gracing the Marrs Bar with their very own EP launch night - and their first time showcasing the new songs. Support acts are yet to be formally announced, but rumours are spreading that Calm Like A Riot might be tipped for the main support slot, along with 2 DJ's to take you into the early hours. The Spoonfedz have played many prestigeous venues since 2008, including Birminghams' Carling Academy, The Rainbow, and The Asylum. In 2009 the band made it through to The Midlands Final of Surface Unsigned Festival, whilst being signed to MAS Records in the same year. Other notable achievements include being personally chosen by Andrew Marston to play the BBC Introducing Stage at Nozstock 2010. Nowadays, people ask the Spoonfedz what they sound like, and the boys say "There's some kind of weird dance-punk in there somewhere"...but it's probably best if you make up your own mind as to what "Defines" The Spoonfedz. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Spoon-Fedz £4.00 ticket and £5.00 on the door Click here to buy online Alternitively send ticket requests, along with contact details to: thespoonfedz@hotmail.co.uk |
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Saturday 23rd
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This Wicked Tongue, Evilwitch, Archives, Redbook and Becky Rose
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This Wicked Tongue - "Sublime female vocals; epic, gargantuan rock - if you're into sexy, loud female fronted rock bands, then totally get all over This Wicked Tongue" - www.thiswickedtongue.com Evilwitch -"Evilwitch have been making a glorious new racket for two years now, with cynicism as sharp as their guitars tempered with joy as uplifting as their harmonies and energy as explosive as their hitting of drums." - www.myspace.com/evilwitchtheband Archives - "Some kind of noise pop 90s emo fun rock, moving and shouting forever" - www.archives.bandcamp.com Redbook - "Alternative indie progressive synth electronic art math rock with lots of vox" - www.myspace.com/redbookmusic Becky Rose - "Singer/songwriter and keyboard player, her live solo performances are filled with drama and passion, topped with pop, and finished off with a sprinkle of eccentricity." - www.reverbnation.com/beckyrose £3.00 ticket and £5.00 on the door |
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Sunday 24th
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Available For Private Hire
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Monday 25th
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Tuesday 26th
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Wednesday 27th
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Marzy and Vince'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. The Marrs Bar is essentially an over 18's venue but as we understand there are many very talented youngsters out there who would also enjoy and benefit from the experience of performing in front of a live crowd we have a junior membership scheme in place, junior membership costs £5 and you will need to bring a passport size photo and get a parent or guardian to fill in this form. Simply bring it along on the night (you will be allowed in on that night) and next time you come your membership card will be ready for collection from the doorman. Free Admission |
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Thursday 28th
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Available For Private Hire
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Friday 29th
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Ronin Local rockers RONIN to throw EP release party! |
Worcester band RONIN are set to release their EP with a night of top local independent talent at the Marrs Bar on July 29th featuring unconfirmed special guests and local legends the DANDELION KILLERS. RONIN are a four-piece act that started in 2010 with an ambition to take back music from the listless, narcissistic, and insipid offerings that often constitute the popular charts. Three of the members, singer Kit Kinrade, guitar Loz Crame, and drummer Jake Howarth began the project whilst studying Music Technology at the Worcester College of Technology. Their common love of good guitar-driven melodies with catchy hooks led them to perform weekly together at the Marrs Bar Wednesday jam sessions. Knowing that they were on to a good thing, they decided to write some original material, and thus RONIN was born. Joined by bassist Dave Whittaker, RONIN have been staging concerts that have been electrifying locals and audiences farther afield (as far as Rugby!) with their unique and virtuoso performances. Their sounds and rhythms derive from influences ranging from Jeff Buckey through to Lenny Kravitz and Philip Sayce. The songs, which capture truly human conditions of love, loss, and overcoming, have been steadily gaining fans and a fanatical following through their energetic performance and passionate lyrics. RONIN have therefore decided that it was high time that their sound got recorded to give their fans the opportunity to take a bit of them home. The EP, ‘Hybris’ – named after the Ancient Greek goddess of outrageous behaviour, was recorded at the Worcester College of Technology studios. The tracks have been mixed and produced by singer-songwriter Alex Callaghan, former frontman of Birmingham indie powerhouse LINER and also a fellow student at the college. Local artist Sophi Wrightson, a friend (and fan) of the group, designed the EP sleeve. Their party at the Marrs Bar should not be missed, if their latest performances are anything to go by. If you’re lucky, you might be invited to play Kit’s Theremin, or even the guitar! With the Dandelion Killers on hand to warm the place up, RONIN will be knocking you down. Tickets are £5 on the door (£4 advance) and are available from the band members and from the Marrs Bar box office. ‘Hybris’ will be on sale at the event for a bargain price of £3. |
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Saturday 30th
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Jasper in the company of others (Leaving Party) Click here to buy online |
A night of entertainment as we say goodbye to local acoustic artist Shane Jasper Husbands. a Jam packed night of open mic sessions and set acts such as Becky Rose with outstanding vocals, samwave with nothing but a gameboy and new comers to Worcester - Black Bears, maybe even the likes of Richard Clarke and the Rafters and an acoustic session from Jasper himself. A night worth coming too with DJ's till 4am. £3.00 ticket and £5.00 on the door Click here to buy online |
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Sunday 31st
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Available For Private Hire
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