Category Archives: Local music

Do you know a kid who could make Brownhills alive… With the Sound of Music?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

Looks set to be a great show, as usual! Old pal of the blog Jamie Norgrove contacted me from Brownhills Musical Theatre Company yesterday to ask if I’d put out this appeal for children and young people who’d like to … Continue reading →

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All the latest news from the Community Centre and Lamp Arts Venue for Autumn 2018

Posted on September 6, 2018 by

Brownhills Community Association have been in touch, asking me if I’d share their latest newsletter here on the blog – and as ever, I’m happy to do so. The Community Association are based at Brownhills Community Centre, just by the Miner Island … Continue reading →

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Mabel’s Vintage Fair at Chasewater Railway today!

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

I notice that today Sunday, 29th July 2018, there’s a rather fun looking vintage event being staged at Chasewater Railway by Mabel’s Vintage. The fair runs from 11am until 4pm at Brownhills West Station (Use the Chasewater main entrance from the … Continue reading →

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Muttfest 2018 – a great Brownhills music festival on TODAY!

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

I’ve just been alerted to the fact that there’s a great charity music festival on right now, Saturday 28th July 2018 at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Church Road, Brownhills running until late tonight. Muttfest features live music, food, fun … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget Lichfield Bower today!

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Well, Spring Bank Holiday Monday is upon us, and that means that it’s Lichfield Bower Day in Ye Olde City – and I be the Lichfield historical folk will be up there, getting up to mischief. I hear an additional … Continue reading →

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Fancy some wonderful, feel good musical theatre?

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

Old pal of the blog Jamie Norgrove, Chair of top local performers Brownhills Musical Theatre Company contacted me yesterday afternoon to ask if I’d plug their latest show – the popular and fun Half a Sixpence – which looks set to be … Continue reading →

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Kids fun day at The Anchor Inn this Sunday!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

There’s a great spring Bank Holiday weekend fun day for adults and kids this Sunday (6th May 2018) at the Anchor Inn, just on the Anchor Bridge on the Chester Road between Shire Oak and Brownhills. The organisers said: Kids … Continue reading →

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Full of love for Mr. Fullelove

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

Images Kindly supplied by Brian Stringer via the young David Evans. Last week I pointed out that this weekend, there was to be an unveiling ceremony of the restored George Fullelove Memorial Shelter near  The Parade in Brownhills – well, … Continue reading →

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St. George’s Day bash at Walsall Wood today!

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

With the local Remembrance appeals in mind, I thought I’d advertise this event today (Saturday 21st April 2018): a great St George’s day party at Walsall Wood Football Club hosted by the Bard of Brownhills himself, Ian Neville. The party … Continue reading →

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Looking after the legacy of a great son of Brownhills

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

There’s something that’s quite historically important been going on for months now right in the heart of Brownhills, that whilst not earth shattering, is very significant to our local history, and helps to preserve the memory of one of the … Continue reading →

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All the latest news from Brownhills Community Association for Spring 2018

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Brownhills Community Association have been in touch, asking me if I’d share their latest newsletter for March/April 2018 here on the blog – and as ever, I’m happy to do so. The Community Association are based at Brownhills Community Centre, just by … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget – a great night of music and dance for Back The Track this Saturday!

Posted on March 6, 2018 by

Just a reminder that Brownhills Community Association and the Back The Track project will be hosting a fundraising concert at the Community Centre in Brownhills on this Saturday, March 10th 2018 and tickets are just £5 with proceeds to the greenway project on the old rail line through Brownhills.
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Have a great night of music and dance – and Back The Track!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

Just a reminder that Brownhills Community Association and the Back The Track project will be hosting a fundraising concert at the Community Centre in Brownhills on Saturday, March 10th 2018 and tickets are just £5 with proceeds to the greenway project on the old rail line through Brownhills.

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Get your request in – a Radio Marathon for Mylee this Saturday!

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

Old friend of the blog San Brett has been in touch to let me know that her internet radio station Falcon Radio (you can tune in here) will be holding a request marathon in memory and support of Mylee Billingham who tragically died last month.

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Have a great night of music and dance – and Back The Track!

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

I’ve been contacted by the Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer who’s asked me to let you all know that Brownhills Community Association and the Back The Track project will be hosting a fundraising concert at the Community Centre in Brownhills on Saturday, March 10th 2018 and tickets are just £5 with proceeds to the greenway project on the old rail line through Brownhills.

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A new year at Brownhills Community Centre, 125 years old in 2018!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

Brownhills Community Association have been in touch, asking me if I’d share their latest newsletter for January 2018 here on the blog – and as ever, I’m happy to do so.

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Great live music and party at the Chase Inn this New Year’s Eve!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

The folks from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills has been in touch to let me know that there’s live music and a great party at the pub this New Year’s Eve (Sunday, 31st December 2017) when popular rock act One For The Road bring the house down from 8:00pm.

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Christmas at Brownhills Community Centre

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

Brownhills Community Association have been in touch, asking me if I’d share their latest newsletter for December 2017 here on the blog – and as ever, I’m happy to do so.

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Free Christmas Carol Concert at Walsall Arboretum today!

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

I’d like to take this opportunity to plug the Carols in the Bandstand event at Walsall Arboretum, which is to be held in the beautifully refurbished park bandstand this Saturday, Saturday 16th December 2017, from 12:00 noon.
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Great live band Man’s Ruin tonight at the Chase Inn!

Posted on December 9, 2017 by

The good folk of the local CAMRA cider and Perry pub of the year, the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills have been in touch to let me know that there’s live music at the popular Brownhills pub tonight (Saturday 9th December 2017), with live music on stage from hard rockers Man’s Ruin Page live from 8pm until late.

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Great live band Dark Page tonight at the Chase Inn!

Posted on December 2, 2017 by

The good folk of the local CAMRA cider and Perry pub of the year, the  Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills have been in touch to let me know that there’s live music at the popular Brownhills pub tonight (Saturday 2nd December 2017), with live music on stage from rock covers band Dark Page live from 8pm until late.
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Live music from Iron Ed at the Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

Tonight (Saturday, 11th November 2017) sees more great live music at the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills with the pub’s first ever gig from Iron Maiden tribute act Iron Ed, with support from Devilz Jukebox

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Don’t miss this luxury Christmas Gift Fair this coming Saturday at the Lamp, Brownhills!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

Old pal of the blog Laura Tucker has been in touch to let me know that she’s organised a lovely Luxury Christmas Gift Fair, which will take place this Saturday, 11th November 2017 at the Lamp Arts Space in Brownhills Community Centre from 11-4pm.

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Live music from The Acoustic Who at the Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on November 4, 2017 by

Tonight (Saturday, 4th November 2017) sees more great live music at the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills with the pub’s first ever gig from crowd-pleasing in your face Mods The Acoustic Who.

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Make it Strictly West End with Brownhills finest – who are also returning home!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

Martin Morris from the Shire Oak group on Facebook has drawn my attention to the fact that Brownhills Musical Theatre Company have their latest show ‘Strictly West End’ on this week at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock.

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Halloween Spooktacular with top act Slyder at The Chase Inn this evening!

Posted on October 28, 2017 by

The award-winning Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills goes from strength to strength – there’s not only great ale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but great live music too – and there’s a great Halloween bash on there tonight!

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Spooky Halloween fun and live music at The Anchor Inn this Saturday!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

There’s a great Halloween themed gig and party with live music on this Saturday (29th October 2017) at the Anchor Inn, just on the Anchor Bridge on the Chester Road between Shire Oak and Brownhills.
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New facilities with more going on, in the heart of Brownhills…

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Brownhills Community Association have been in touch, asking me if I’d share their latest newsletter for October 2017 here on the blog – and as ever, I’m happy to do so.

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Live music from Broken English at the Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

Tonight (Saturday, 7th October 2017) sees more great live music at the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills with the pub’s first ever gig from crowd-pleasing rockers Broken English.
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Muttfest – a great Brownhills music festival on TODAY!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by

I’ve just been alerted to the fact that there’s a great charity music festival starting this afternoon, Saturday 30th September 2017 at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Church Road, Brownhills running until late.

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Live music at the Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by

Tonight (Saturday, 30th September 2017) sees the welcome return of live music at the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills with the headline debut of crowd-pleasing rockers favourites Questions of Angels.

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Fantastic live music at The Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

The Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills goes from strength to strength – there’s not only great ale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but great live music most weekends, too – and there’s a great act on this weekend.

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Mabel’s Vintage Fair at Chasewater Railway this Sunday!

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

I notice that this Sunday, 23rd July 2017, there’s a rather fun looking vintage event being staged at Chasewater Railway by Mabel’s Vintage Carriage, who have a regular vintage stall in a carriage at the preserved railway.

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Great live music at The Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

The folks from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills has been in touch to let me know that there’s live music on again at the popular Brownhills pub this evening (Saturday 15th July 2017), with popular rock act One For The Road live tonight from 9:00pm – and you’d be a fool to miss it!

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Get your music fix at the Chase Inn tonight…

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

The live music and good times at Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills continue – and this week there’s another great gig from brilliant rock band ‘Livewire’, starting 9:15pm.

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Fantastic live music at The Chase Inn this evening!

Posted on June 24, 2017 by

The Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills goes from strength to strength – there’s not only great ale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but great live music most weekends, too – and there’s a great act on this weekend.

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Fantastic live music at The Chase Inn this evening!

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

The award-winning Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills goes from strength to strength – there’s not only great ale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but great live music most weekends, too – and there’s a great act on this weekend.
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Don’t forget Lichfield Bower today!

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

Well, Spring Bank Holiday Monday is upon us, and that means that it’s Lichfield Bower Day in Ye Olde City – and I notice our friends at Lichfield Waterworks Trust and Lichfield Discovered are up to mischief…

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Great live band Dark Large tonight at the Chase Inn!

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

The good folk of the local CAMRA cider and Perry pub of the year, the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills have been in touch to let me know that there’s live music at the popular Brownhills pub tonight (Saturday 27th May 2017), with live music on stage from rock covers band Dark Page live from 9pm until late.

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Brownhills Canalside Festival 2017 cancelled

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

It’s with some sadness that today I share the news that there will be no Canalside Festival in Brownhills this summer.

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Live music and award winning drinks at the Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Tonight (Saturday, 6th May 2017) it’s a rather special occasion at the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills as they receive their local CAMRA award for Cider Pub of the Year – there’s a range of 12 ciders and perrys, plus live music from two excellent local bands.

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Great live music at The Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

The folks from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills has been in touch to let me know that there’s live music on again at the popular Brownhills pub this evening (Saturday 29th April 2017), with female-fronted rock act Capo 4 live tonight from 8:00pm – and you’d be a fool to miss it!

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Fabulous at Fifty – local theatre going strong!

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

It’s good to see local theatre doing so well these days, with not one but great local companies staging shows in the coming weeks – last week I pointed out Brownhills Musical Theatre Company’s latest 9-5 was coming up, and today it’s the turn of Aldridge Musical Comedy Society who have a rather special anniversary this year and are putting on a show to celebrate it.

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St. George’s Day party at Walsall Wood this Sunday!

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

With the local Remembrance appeals in mind, I thought I’d advertise this event on Sunday (23rd April 2017): a great St George’s day party at Walsall Wood Football Club hosted by the Bard of Brownhills himself, Ian Neville.

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The 9 to 5 is anything but dull with Brownhills finest!

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

Old pals of the blog and top performers Brownhills Musical Theatre Company contacted me in the last few days to ask if I’d plug their latest show – the Dolly Parton hit 9 to 5 – which looks set to be a real gem.

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A choral treat in store this afternoon!

Posted on April 12, 2017 by

This is late news just in, but those readers who enjoy choral music can catch a great performance this very afternoon (Wednesday 12th April 2017) at Silver Street Methodist Church in Brownhills.

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It’s karaoke night at the Chase Inn!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

Just a note to point out that tonight, Thursday 6th April 2017 it’s Karaoke Night at the Chase Inn up on the A5 Newtown at Brownhills.

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Great live music at The Chase Inn tonight!

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

The folks from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills has been in touch to let me know that there’s live music on again at the popular Brownhills pub this evening (Saturday 1st April 2017), with popular local rock act White Tygër live tonight from 9:00pm.
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Get your music fix at the Chase Inn tonight…

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

The live music and good times at Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills continues – and this week there’s a packed schedule with live music this evening, Saturday 25th March 2017 from brilliant rock band ‘Livewire’, starting 9pm.

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Foot stomping live music and a great St Patrick’s Day party tonight at the Chase Inn!

Posted on March 17, 2017 by

The staff from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills have been in touch to let me know that there’s a fantastic St. Patrick’s ay party tonight at the premier local pub for live music and great ale!

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