Past Events
Every Monday night without fail...
Jam Jah Sound, Upstairs @ The Bull's Head
Roots Sessions @ The Bull's Head, every Monday
Jam Jah Sound monday night sessions @ The Bull's Head, Moseley. Each and every monday night since 2001, the Jam Jah Crew spins a strictly vinyl selection of Roots, Reggae, One Drop and Dancehall, to wrap up the weekend or start the week (depending on your inclination).
LISTEN LIVE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT BETWEEN 9pm and 11.30pm
Free entrance - 20.30-23.45
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for mapSaturday 17th July 2010
Friendly Fire Band @ Simmer Down Festival
Friendly Fire Band will be performing at the Simmer Down Festival with:
PABLO RIDER
LION ART
NATURAL MYSTIC
PETER SPENCE
TENNA STAR
@ Handsworth Park
Friday 16th July 2010
Riddimtion meets Jam Jah @ Friendly Fire Sessions

RIDDIMTION SOUND meets JAM JAH SOUND
Riddimtion Soundsystem from Sheffield have been friends of the Jam Jah
Sound from time, and are regulars at Shambala's Roots Yard, and many
other festivals around the country, as well as putting on regular
nights in Sheffield. Both Riddimtion and Jam Jah share the same values
of promoting peace and unity through all forms of reggae music from one
drop to dancehall to steppas to reggae dubstep and jungle.
This
is the first time this year that you can catch the full Riddimtion Crew
and the Jam Jah Family in one venue, playing on the Hare and Hounds
high power soundsystem. Expect the best across the board reggae
selection, and nuff exclusive tracks, dubplates and live MCs and
percussion all night.
This event will be streamed on www.rhubarbradio.com
CD/ Vinyl/Merchandise stall on the night.
£3 in advance and before 10pm / £5 on the door thereafter.
@ HARE AND HOUNDS
Kings Heath High Street
B14 7JZ
www.friendlyfiremusic.com
www.jamjahsound.com
www.myspace.com/riddimtion
Friday 09th July 2010
DOUBLE H's Birthday Bash -
Whomanity presents Double H's Birthday Bash
Jam Jah will be supporting extended family member Double H's Birthday Bash, inna strictly roots and culture style, alongside the Whomanity Crew, Juggla and special guests..
FREE ALL NIGHT LONG!
@ Adam and EveBradford Street, Digbeth,Birmigham B12
Friday 02nd July 2010
Friendly Fire Band featuring Peter Spence
Friendly Fire Band in full effect featuringLion Art
Pablo Rider,
Natural Mystic
and special guest Peter Spence.
XTREMELY LIMITED £3 ADVANCE TICKETS CLICK HERE:
£5 on the door..
FACEBOOK EVENT
@Adam and Eve.
203 Bradford Road
Digbeth, B12 0JD
www.theadam.co.uk
www.peterspence.net
www.friendlyfiremusic.com
Friday 25th June 2010
Leftfoot and Friendly Fire Music present: JAH SHAKA
Friday 25th June 2010
JAH SHAKA
in BIRMINGHAM
Leftfoot & Friendly Fire will be joining forces to bring you another unmissable Leftfoot 10th anniversary show. Roots Rock Reggae Music at it's finest with the Spiritual messenger JAH SHAKA at the controls.
JAH SHAKA is the King of Dub, Producer, Selector, Chanter, Messenger, Vocal Artist. Check the original Gerrard Deck and original sound system.....with over 35 years in the business Shaka's message is coming to Birmingham.
10pm-4am - £10 / £13.50 / MOTD
@ Rainbow Warehouse Adderley St Digbeth Birmingham B9 4EETickets:
www.theticketsellers.co.uk / 0844 870 0000
Hatman 0781 795 8214
Summit 0121 455 8844
Friday 04th June 2010
Jr Dread Launch Party

JR DREAD will be launching his new album at the Chi Bar (Arcadian), with support from Jam Jah Sound Feat Pablo Rider.
@ Chi Bar,ArcadianBirmingham City Centre
Friday 28th May 2010
Jam Jah @ FREESTYLE
Freestyle is a weekly night presented by Mosley's hardest working, and most skillfull DJ Sam Redmore, playing a musical feast of funk, soul, hip hop, house, disco, rock, latin and reggae, as well as everything in between, every Friday at the Bull's Head.
with live percussion from Tabla Maestro Mendi, and special guests.
This Friday, Bongo Damo and Robindon from Jam Jah Sound to spin some reggae alongisde Sam Redmore and special guest Matty Garber.
9-2am, free before 10, £3 thereafter
Bull's Head, St Marys Row,Moseley,Birmingham B13Saturday 22nd May 2010
BACK TO THE FUTURE
George Powell and Friendly Fire Music present:
BACK TO THE FUTURE
A night of Reggae, Revival and Rub a Dub classics in the Hare and Hounds, with some of Birmingham's finest selectas featuring:
Special Guests from www.stingdem.com
Little Richie
Doco Ranks
Supported by Residents:
Jam Jah Family
From 11pm - 3am
Streamed Live on Rhubarb Radio:
£5 in advance, or before 12 / £7 after
http://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10010972&ref=let_aft
@ Hare and Hounds
Kings Heath High street Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7JZFriday 21st May 2010
Friendly Fire Sessions feat BONGO CHILLI
Friendly Fire Sessions are the only regular live reggae event in the
midlands showcasing the best in established and up and coming reggae
artists from around the UK.
FRIENDLY FIRE BAND
feat Special Guest:
BONGO CHILLI
alongside
Pablo Rider
Lion Art
Natural Mystic
Support by Jam Jah Family
This month, Friendly Fire Sessions presents Bongo Chilli, one of the UK's hottest dancehall artists who mixes humor with consciousness, and has recorded with many UK urban producers including Rogue State, Celt Islam and Friendly Fire Music amongst others, and his latest single "For Sure" has confirmed his position at the forefront of the UK reggae scene.
Chilli has mashed up the Friendly Fire Sessions last year with his "peppery!" DJ style and explosive stage presence, and this month, he will be performing an exclusive set backed by the Friendly Fire Band alongside Lion Art, Pablo Rider and Natural Mystic.
This event will be streamed live on Rhubarb Radio.
9pm - 2am - Tickets: £5 advance, MOTD after 10pm
@ Hare and HoundsKings Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZ
www.myspace.com/peppaman
www.jamjahsound.com
Find us on facebook: Friendly Fire Music

Saturday 01st May 2010
Overproof Soundsystem
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Leftfoot, The Hare and Hounds is
proud to announce that Overproof Sound System will be playing live on
Saturday May 1st and it’s going to be big!
Overproof will also
be launching their new single at this special event, which will be
streamed live on Rhubarb Radio for international fans, complete with
interviews from the band, Dj’s and crowd, as we celebrate this globally
acclaimed group’s homecoming gig, following their successes in
Australia and New Zealand, where they toured alongside Fat Freddy’s
Drop.
DJ SUPPORT:
Adam Regan
Jam Jah Sound
Maxwell 33
This is a visual and sonic treat not to be missed. Rhubarb Radio will
be providing interviews and full live streaming for those of you who
are out of the country.
Tickets: £5 advance from
THE TICKET SELLERS
Friday 16th April 2010
FF SESSIONS: 360 + Friendly Fire Band DOUBLE BILL
Every third Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular live reggae event in Birmingham, showcasing the best established and up and coming bands out of the UK.This month's DOUBLE BILL:
360 and Friendly Fire Band LIVE!!
This is an event not to be missed, a rare occasion to see two of South Brum's hottest live acts on one bill.
360 needs no introduction as Birmingham's liveliest skafunnkpunkreggaerockers that have been mashing up stages all around the country.
Friendly Fire Band is the most active live reggae outfit in Brum, with a burning hot mix of roots and dancehall fronted by blazing frontmen Pablo Rider and Lionart.
This event will be streamed live on Rhubarb Radio (search for Hare and Hounds live stream)
Make sure you get your tickets early, as this event will sell out.
9pm - 2am - Tickets: £5 in advance and before 10pm - MOTD
from The Ticket Sellers: www.theticketsellers.co.uk
@The Hare and HoundsKings Heath High Street Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7JZ
Friday 09th April 2010
WHOMANITY meets JAM JAH SOUND
FREE PARTY
WHOMANITY SOUND meet JAM JAH SOUND
for a night of heavyweight music and champion juggling!
Expect nuff old school dancehall, reggae and dubstep as these two sounds mash up the dance inna big tune style.
FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
10pm-4am, FREE ENTRY !!
@ Adam and Eve Pub 203 Bradford St, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 0JD
Thursday 01st April 2010
RELATIVE DUB feat PABLO RIDER
There is a fresh new Dub band on the Birmingham music scene who have
been steadily whipping up a storm with their unique blend of electronic
dub, bringing the studio to the stage. This band is Relative, and they
will be returning to the Hare and Hounds, thanks to popular demand,
accompanied by legendary Friendly Fire Music vocalist Pablo Rider.
Also Playing:
JAM
JAH SOUND SYSTEM
MAXWELL 33
SKELETON AND
DOLHASZ
BLENDSTATE
VISUALS
Tickets are £3 in advance and before 10pm
from the Ticket Sellers
24 hour hotline 0844 870 0000
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10010866
Saturday 20th March 2010
Friendly Fire Sessions: DAVID RODIGAN
Friendly Fire Sessions, every third weekend of the month, is proud to team up with George Powell Ent. to bring you the legendary
DAVID RODIGAN.
David “Ram Jam” Rodigan is undoubtedly the most influential ambassador for reggae music in the UK since the early 70s, sharing his passion for Jamaican music to the masses on many London radio stations. He has since clashed and defeated many established soundsystems such as Barry G and Stone Love amongst many others, and gained the status of legend and authority when it comes to reggae soundsystems.
This is a very rare chance to see and hear David Rodigan for an exclusive intimate performance @ The Hare and Hounds, with support by Little Richie and residents Jam Jah Sound. There is a limited capacity to this venue, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
9pm-3am - Tickets: £12 advance from:
The Ticket Sellers: www.theticketsellers.co.uk / 0844 070 0000
Hatman (City Centre): 01216 432047
Summit Records (Dudley Road): 0121 455 8844
Saturday 20th February 2010
Friendly Fire Band @ Adam and Eve

Time for another free and intimate Adam and Eve Sessions.
AFROBEAT and Reggae -
FRIENDLY FIRE BAND and the excellent FRUTALOKA.
ALL FOR FREEEEEE!
@ Adam and Eve Bradford Street Digbeth, Birmingham
Friday 05th February 2010
ROOTS AND CULTURE - 4 THE HARD WAY

Nubian Promotions present:
ROOTS AND CULTURE: 4 THE HARD WAY
MA KAYA SOUND
WHOMANITY
JAM JAH SOUND
DOUBLE H
£5 On The Door / 9pm-3am
@ THE FUNCTION SUITE, 450 Moseley Road; Moseley,Birmingham B12 9AN
Friday 15th January 2010
Friendly Fire Sessions present RELATIVE live
Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular LIVE reggae event in the Midlands, every 3rd Friday of the month at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath.
This Month - RELATIVE & JAM JAH CREW
For the first show of 2009, Friendly Fire Proudly presents RELATIVE live, alongside the mighty Jam Jah Sound and crew.
RELATIVE is a three piece live Dub band, bringing the recording studio on the stage with a live engineer live bass, loops and vocals using vintage analog outboard effects. Composed of veteran musicians, this is the first time they will be performing live as RELATIVE.
JAM JAH SOUND is the Soundsystem associated to the Friendly Fire and will be performing with vocals by Pablo Rider and Lionart.
Listen live on Rhubarb Radio:
9pm -2am, £5 all night / Speical Rate for Early Birds from The Ticket Sellers.
@ The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham B14 7JZ
Saturday 19th December 2009
THE BEAT live supported by Friendly Fire Band.
CANCELLED
Last show of the 30 years tour of one of the most successful bands to come outta Birmingham: THE BEAT with support from the next generation takeover, the mighty Friendly Fire Band.
Tickets are £15 from the following outlets:
www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.wegottickets.co.uk
CANCELLED
Friday 18th December 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions: FRIENDLY FIRE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular LIVE reggae event in the midlands, every 3rd Friday of the month at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath.
This Month - Friendly Fire Sessions XMAS BASH :
As tradition dictates, Friendly Fire Sessions are inviting a host of local artists associated to the Friendly Fire Crew including:
- Tomlin Mystic
- Lionart
- Tha Usual Suspec
- Bonito Star
Backed by the Mighty FRIENDLY FIRE BAND
with support from
JAM JAH SOUND AND FRIENDS
Listen live on Rhubarb Radio:
Event Facebook Group
9pm -2am, £5 all night
@ The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham B14 7JZ
Thursday 26th November 2009
BONGO DAMO @ Dubmatix
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Bongo Damo repping Dubstep for the qualifiers of Jungle vs Dubstep clash.
Come and support the Jam Jah!
Look Out for Step it in a Dub Syle II
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=161821012187
@ Rainbow Pub,Adderly Street,Digbeth, Birmingham
Friday 20th November 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions - Daddy Freddy Live!
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Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular LIVE reggae event in the midlands, every 3rd Friday of the month at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath.
>>>> DADDY FREDDY LIVE!
backed by Friendly Fire Band
support by Pablo Rider / Lionart /Paradox
Jam Jah Family
Daddy Freddy is the fastest MC in the world, and has been in the
guiness book of records 3 times.. Since he has conquered many different
markets, and his upcoming album RESURRECTION includes roots, d&b,
dancehall, niche, and three Friendly Fire produced tracks. This month
he will be delivering a ferocious energetic show backed by the full
live Friendly Fire Band alongside Pablo Rider, Tha Usual Suspec and
Lionart.
+ Jam Jah Family in fine style.
Early Bird tickets are just £5
This event will be streamed on rhubarbradio.com
(Tune in at 11pm)
9pm -2am - £5 early bird tickets / MOTD
@ The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath High Street,Birmingham B14 7JZ
Friday 23rd October 2009
Jam Jah Sound and Mad Professor @ The Drum

As part of BirminStrong season Mad Professor takes to The Drum stage, with support from Jam Jah Sound. A powerful figure within Britain’s Rock Against Racism movement, Mad Professor uses his music to unite. The sonic dub genius creates cutting-edge reggae as he journeys into on-stage manipulation of samplers, mixers and effects processors that create a dense, shifting collage of sounds and rhythms.
Joining him are his live band the Ariwa Posse and surprise guests from the Ariwa stable pool of artists, including the likes of Aisha, Sister Audrey, Macka B, Chukki Starr and Karl Melody. So come one, come all "all nations and tribes unite to fight the good fight!
£12 (£10), £15 on the door
Friday 16th October 2009
FF sessions present YT live
Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular LIVE reggae event in the midlands, every 3rd Friday of the month at the Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath.
>>>> YT live
backed by Friendly Fire Band
support by Pablo Rider / Lionart
Jam Jah Family
YT is one of the biggest UK reggae sensations of the millenium. After mashing up the scene with his first acclaimed album Straight Outta Britain and his killer single England Story, YT is back to represent the UK with his new album "Born Inna Babylon" which is already topping charts and toppling soundboys with YT's real life lyrics and signature delivery, and a host of top producers.
When YT came to the Friendly Fire Sessions in 2008, it sold out quick, so make sure to get your tickets in advance.
This event will be streamed on rhubarbradio.com
(Tune in at 11pm)
Get the New album: Born Inna Babylon here:
www.sativarecords.com
9pm -2am - £10 adv / MOTD
GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR JUST £7 (first come first served)
@ The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath High Street,Birmingham B14 7JZ
Friday 18th September 2009
Friendly Fire Band ft Tha Usual Suspec / Lionart / Pablo Rider
>>> FRIENDLY FIRE BAND in full effect
ft Tha Usual Suspec, Lionart, Pablo Rider.
Every
third friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular
live reggae event in the midlands, showcasing the best reggae artists
out of the UK.
This month:
Friendly FIre Band
ft: Tha Usual Suspec
Lionart
Pablo Rider
Tha
Usual Suspec is Brum's favorite female MC and one of the foundation
artists of the Friendly Fire Band, with a heap of vibes and lyrics, and
an incredible ability to entertain. Backed by the Friendly Fire Band,
Tha Usual Suspec will be joined by the militant Lionart and the
inimitable Pablo Rider, with support DJs from the Jam Jah Family.
9pm - 2am £5 advance and before 10pm
Buy Tickets:
Listen Live on Rhubarb Radio
http://www.rhubarbradio.com/live/venues/hareandhounds.aspx
Thursday 27th August 2009
SHAMBALA ROOTS YARD
Imagine a Friendly Fire Session that lasts for 4 days in the heart of the UKs best festival by far: Shambala... It does
exist, and it's called the Roots Yard!!
Run by Friendly Fire Family and the Unit Crew, expect the best music and the best Jamaican food, as well as yard juices, jelly nuts and whole heap of niceness.
This year's lineup includes Mungos Hi Fi, Double H, Heala, Henry and Louis, Daddy Freddy (TBC), Bongo Chilli, Friendly Fire Family, Dub Central and many, many, many more....
More info and tickets: Check www.shambalafestival.org
Friday 21st August 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions - Soundsystem Summer Special

Every Third Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions is the only regular live reggae event in Birmingham.
This Month:
Soundsystem Special ft JAM JAH SOUND in full effect, ft Pablo Rider and Lionart and special guests on the mic.
£2 before 10pm / slightly more after
@ The Hare and HoundsKing's Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZ
Sunday 09th August 2009
Six Towns One City Carnival
Bonito Star / Peter Spence / Celia
backed by the Friendly Fire Band
Six Towns One City Carnival, Hanley Park - A summer-time carnival uniting the six towns of the city and showing what Stoke-on-Trent can achieve. The Six Towns One City Carnival includes a market of local businesses, a funfair set in a background of music from local performers and DJs. Moreover, there will be professional coaches from the worlds of football, basketball and street dance to create an enjoyable and memorable summer event.
Six Towns One City Carnival, Hanley Park
Friday 17th July 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions ft Bongo Chilli
Every third Friday of the month, Friendly Fire presents ther best in up coming and established reggae artists outta the UK.
This Month:
Friendly Fire Band
ft Pablo Rider and Lionart
Special guest: BONGO CHILLI
( myspace.com/pepperman`/ www.bongochilli.com )
+ Jam Jah Sound and Friends
This
month Friendly Fire Sessions are proud to present BONGO CHILLI, one of
the UK's rising stars and most in demand vocalists, with his explosive
stage presence and powerful delivery. Backed by the Friendly Fire Band,
alongside the legendary Pablo Rider and Lionart the firestarter, and
with support from the Jam Jah sound and guest DJs, this is one not to
be missed.
Bongo Chilli's latest single My Address is available on Bongo Chili Records
www.bongochilli.com
The night will be streamed live on RhubarbRadio.com
£5 advance and before 10pm
Tickets from:
http://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10007678&ref=let_aft
www.friendlyfiremusic.com
www.bongochilli.com
Facebook: www.groups.to/friendlyfiremusic
Friday 19th June 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions - Tribute to Dennis Brown
Friendly Fire Sessions present:
A Tribute to Dennis Brown
Every third friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions present the best established and up and coming live reggae acts from around the UK.
This month, the Friendly Fire Sessions proudly brings on stage the Friendly Fire Band, fronted by the Midlands (and the UK's) hottest vocalists, for a tribute to the legendary Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Emmanuel Brown, Reggae's most prolific and influential vocalist, with seventy-five albums produced between 1970 and 1999, and too many hits to mention...
Live on Stage:
BONITO STAR:
www.myspace.com/bonitostar1
PETER SPENCE:
www.peterspence.net
PABLO RIDER
www.friendlyfiremusic.com
LIONART
www.myspace.com/lionartpro
backed by the FRIENDLY FIRE BAND
Streamed Live on Rhubarb Radio, and listen again!
+ DJ support by Jam Jah Sound and Friends
www.myspace.com/jamjahsound
9pm - 2am Advance tickets £6 from theticketsellers.co.uk
@ The Hare and HoundsKings Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZ
www.hareandhoundskingsheath.com
Friday 05th June 2009
Fieldview presents...
Fieldview Presents...
Old School Tie
The Heels
KTB
Dj's
Jam Jah Sound
Matty Garber
The.Beat Hustler
Sincopate.
Plus the oxfam outreach team and stop climate change.
Come support the cause, get in the flow of things and enjoy a wicked night.
£3 on the door, £2 with NUS from 8pm.
@ Hare and HoundsKings Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZFriday 29th May 2009
Friendly Fire Band @ Adam and Eve
Friendly Fire Band Live at the Adam and Eve
ft.
Tomlin Mystic
Pablo Rider
Lionart
backed by the Friendly Fire Band
Support DJs by Jam Jah and Friends
Bar open til 4am
Free in - 9pm - morning
@ The Adam and Eve Bradford Street Digbeth Birmingham
Saturday 23rd May 2009
MAGNIFICENT 7s
Outlaws, bandits, cowboy's and cowgirl's get down to the BULLS HEAD
SALOON BAR on the 23rd of May and see the slickest slingers in town
play sets of seven 7 inch singles in rotation...
Expect funk, reggae, hip-hop and jukebox classics... This shaping up to be a very fun gathering indeed!!!
DJ's
to include Mr Muz, Tangawizi, Roy Roastbeef, Oli B, Robin, Maxwell 45,
Rafiki, Sister 45, Cro, Damo, Shelley Roots, DJ Dylan...
More 7's slingers required for future showdowns...
Tax $2 (free before 10pm)
@Bull's Head, St Marys RowMoseley, Birmingham B13
Saturday 23rd May 2009
Mr. Elephant's 2nd Birthday Celebrations
"After 2 years and 14 events at 6 of our favourite Birmingham venues,
the time has come to celebrate Mr Elephant's 2nd birthday with our
biggest festival style celebration to date, featuring lots of
interactivity, the launch of Elephant Workshops in conjunction with
Dramask, and the community based Elephant Tv project in partnership
with The Lab.
On Saturday 23rd May 2009 @ the Hare and Hounds,
Kings Heath, Birmingham, we have a 12 hour, 4 room event over 3 stages,
featuring a massive lineup and a 3am license.
Alongside some
groundbreaking international artists, there will also be free
grassroots workshops, inspirational birmingham artists, promoters,
bands, djs, vjs, and local orgs, and plenty of ways for everyone of all
ages and tastes to get involved with the festivities.
A Live
Stage, A Dance Stage, An Acoustic Stage, A programme of workshops, and
local stalls will be the main focus of the 12 hour celebration at the
award winning Hare & Hounds venue in Kings Heath Birmingham.
There
is too much going on to fit on this page, so we've wrote a
media rich version with artist videos, photos, and a little background
- here
Alternatively
check out the post on the links for all the information, and if you're
looking to buy a ticket, they are on sale from the ticket sellers.
Check it out on FACEBOOK
@ Hare and Hounds,Kings' Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZ
Friday 15th May 2009
Friendly Fire Presents Jam Jah Sound and Friends
Friendly Fire Presents JAM JAH SOUND + FRIENDS
Friendly Fire Sessions run every third Friday of the
month presenting the best in established and up and coming reggae
artists from around the UK.
This Month:
JAM JAH SOUND + FRIENDS
+ LIVE PA BY:
JUGGLA
PABLO RIDER
LIONART
+ GUESTS
Listen to Jam Jah Sound every Monday at the Bull's Head, Moseley.
Tickets from The Ticket Sellers
9pm -2am - £3 adv and before 10pm - Tickets online and on the phone from thetickesellers.co.uk
@ Hare and Hounds,Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham B14 7JZ
Friday 01st May 2009
Black and White Promotions present: TRENCH TOWN ROCK
TRENCHTOWN ROCK
A night of original roots rock reggae, with full live band on stage and the finest selectas on the decks.
featuring live on stage:
BUFFALO SOLDIER
Hailing from the UK's Reggae Capital Birmingham, Buffalo Soldier is an acclaimed Bob Marley Tribute band, grouping some of the best session players the UK has to offer. Their authentic style, and impeccable tightness have gained them many awards, and allowed them to tour the world in packed clubs since 1985.
bussing it on the decks:
JAM JAH SOUND and JUGGLA
www.myspace.com/jamjahsound
Jam Jah Sound has been the soundtrack of Moseley since the late 90s, playing a strictly vinyl selection of roots, reggae and old school dancehall, alongside Juggla, the original Mosley-ite DJ and vocalist for the European reggae sensation Overproof. Also expect vocals from the Friendly Fire MCs.
www.friendlyfiremusic.com
9.pm til 4am - £5 advance / £15 including Coach from Birmingham
@ Bath Place Community VentureBath Place - Leamington Spa - CV31 3AQ
TICKETS: £5 in from the Ticket Sellers
TICKET + COACH from Birmingham £15.00
from theticketsellers.com (logo)
or The Paint Spot, York rd. Kings Heath 0121 448 7606
or Tony 0776 591 1512
COACH FROM BIRMINGHAM:
The coach will be leaving at precisely 8.30pm from The Prince of Wales, Alcester Road, Moseley Birmingham B13.
more info call Tony: 0776 591 1512
Saturday 18th April 2009
Friendly Fire Presents Winston
Exceptionally on a Saturday, Friendly Fire Sessions run every third Friday of the month presenting the best in established and up and coming reggae artists from around the UK.
This Month:
Winston "Sugarcane" Fergus
Winston Fergus is a veteran roots singer, with hits like Long Time on the Lightning label in 1977, up to his latest collaboration with Handworth's Ghetto Warrior: King Earthquake meets Winston "Sugarcane" Fergus at King Earthquake studio. Often compared to Horace Andy or Gregory Isaacs, Sugarcane will be performing an exclusive set backed by the Friendly Fire Band.
http://www.myspace.com/winstonsugarcanefergus
Pablo Rider
Pablo Rider has been performing for years, and since joining the Friendly Fire troops, he has quickly become the most in demand MC in Brum, with his super-sharp tongue and a world of conscious lyrics.
Lionart
Lionart is a vocalist and musician, and produces his own music as well as riding with the Friendly Fire Crew. Lively and militant, Lionart comes with more than entertainment - a message to deliver.
Backed by the Friendly Fire Band
Support by Jam Jah and Friends
Tickets from The Ticket Sellers
21.00 til 2.00 - £5 advance and before 22.00
@ Hare and Hounds,Kings Heath High Street,Birmingham B14 7JZ
Sunday 12th April 2009
Jibbering Presents: Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle Live

JIBBERING presents:
HORACE ANDY + ASHLEY BEEDLE LIVE
Do not miss this chance to catch two living legends in a high quality and intimate venue!
HORACE ANDY is perhaps most widely known for his vocal work with Bristol hit making heroes Massive
Attack. His pedigree, though, goes much further back to 1970's Jamaica.
His soulful roots reggae recordings are legendary including such
classics as "Money Money," "Skylarking" and "You Are My Angel."
ASHLEY
BEEDLE is known for his 4/4 remixes but reggae has formed a crucial
part of his musical DNA since his early days running the North London
Shock sound system back in the ‘80s.
Both artists are on the
road to promote their new collaboration album on Strut records, part of
their 'Inspiration Information' series. On the album Beedle draws on
all of his diverse musical influences to create a collection of fresh
roots fusions, ranging from dancehall to dubstep. The tracks are
stripped back, heavy and dancefloor vibes, allowing Horace’s voice to
shine.
SUPPORT DJS:
Adam Regan (Leftfoot)
Tangiwizi (Jibbering)
Robin Don (Jam Jah)
Don't miss your chance to see this great show, live and up close , in a quality intimate venue in Birmingham.
£14 Advance
Buy tickets here from the ticketsellers.co.uk...
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10006485
Friday 03rd April 2009
Jam Jah @ Liquid Steel Sessions, Sheffield
LIQUID STEEL SESSIONS,
Sheffield
FT. JAM JAH SOUND IN FULL EFFECT
+ ROOTS FELLA (Riddimtion)
+LSS Residents
10am - 5am / £5 before Midnight
@Ethio Cubano15-23 Arundal GateSHEFFIELD S1 2PN
Saturday 28th March 2009
Congo Natty @ The Q CLUB (FT PABLO RIDER)
Congo Natty Sat 28th March
Main Room old school jungle & New School D&B
Benny & Aries Feat Pablo Rider
Top Cat Live P.A
Rebal Mc Live P.A & Dj Set
Daddy Freddy Live Pa
Serial Killerz
Serum
Escape b2b Alpha - History Of Drum & Bass Set
Dj D b2b Phase2 Jungle Set
Hosted By Biggie & Accapello
Room
2 Hosted By Zion promotions Feat: Upsetter Sound System with the best
in reggae and dubstep. This room will be taking you back to the orignal
sound system days.
Featuring African, (Upsetter Sound), Maka T, Tomo (Silva Dolllar) And Richie (Soul God) Along Side Boogie Dave B2b With Rosco
@ The Q Club, 212 Corporation St, B4 6QB
Friday 20th March 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions present CAPITAL LETTERS
Every third friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions present the best in established and up and coming live reggae acts from around the UK.
This Month:
CAPITAL LETTERS:
Capital Letters is a legendary 8-piece UK roots band formed in the late 70's in Wolverhampton. As one of the first bands to be ever signed by Greensleeves, they hit UK soundsystem's bass scoops hard with their first hit single Smoking my Ganja which to this day remains a very sought after 12”. Following their performance on John Peel's show, they recorded a critically acclaimed full length album Headline News in '79, which was re-released in 2007 and is still one of Greensleeve's top sellers. The 20th March 2009 will be marked as a crucial date in UK reggae history when, 30 years later, Capital Letters finally re-form for good on the stage of the Friendly Fire Sessions.
Support from:
Jam Jah Sound
Tha Usual Suspec
Pablo Rider
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JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT AND LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING!
9pm - 2am - Advance Tickets £6 from The Ticket Sellers.
@Hare and Hounds,Kings Heath High Street,Birmingham B14 7JZ
Saturday 14th March 2009
Friendly Fire Band @ The Drum
S.L.K. promotions and The Drum present:
Every Saturday, from the 21st February through to the 4th April,
live urban music at the drum.
Friendly Fire Band will be performing on the 14th March with support from DJ DOUBLE H and Jam Jah Sound.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE FRIENDLY FIRE CREW BY BUYING ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE or in person from the Jam Jah Crew on Monday nights at the Bull's Head.
more info
sarah.l.kibble@hotmail.com
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Click here for the Facebook event page
9pm-1am
Tickets are £6 in advance + BF.
Get them from Jibbering Records: 0121 449 4551
@ The Drum,144 Potters LaneAston Birmingham B6 4UU
Friday 13th March 2009
Jam Jah @ Takeover, Liverpool

"Takeover is back with another dub- infused shakedown. The heart and
soul of reggae soundsystem is alive in Liverpool. Expect bare
bass-ended beats and a little extra thrown into the mix for good taste.
New location means more space for more steppers and bigger, badder
sound. "
Ft Jam Jah Sound with Pablo Rider and Lionart / Redshift Sound / Dreadnought / Martin Fox
More info:
9pm-2am - £2 before 11pm / £ after £3
@ The Magnet, 45 Hardman StreetLiverpool, UKFriday 06th March 2009
Home Cooking hosted by The Usual Suspec
Hope Cooking is a monthly night of Hip hop, funk, reggae, jazz and breaks, every first friday of the month:
This Month:
Tha Usual Suspec Paradox, Bongo Damo, Mr Muz and Feva, DJ Maxwell and more...
..and with free home made onion rings.
9pm-2am
@ The YardbirdParadise Place,Birmingham City CentreFriday 06th March 2009
REGGAE ROCKZ + Friendly Fire present GABBIDON LIVE
REGGAE ROCKZ - GABBIDON
The original guitarist from Handsworth's revolutionnary band Steel Pulse, Basil Gabbidon, will be playing live with his 10 piece live band, featuring international session musicians having played with Burning Spear, Eek A Mouse and more... After their sell out show last september at the Friendly Fire Sessions, Gabbidon's mix of old school and up to date reggae, roots and ska, wit a smudge of rock guitar is sure to sell out quick, so get your tickets early!
With special surprise guest artists and DJs playing reggae.
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE FROM THE TICKETSELLERS
Click here for the Facebook event page
9pm-2am - £5 adv/£7 On the door
@ The Hare and Hounds Kings Heath High StreetBiringham B14 7JZ
Friday 20th February 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions pres PETER SPENCE live
Every third Friday of the Month, Friendly Fire Sessions present the best in reggae and ska artists from around the UK.
This Month:
PETER SPENCE
+ Pablo Rider
+ Lionart
backed by the Friendly Fire Band
Birmingham born Peter Spence is a leading figure of the Lovers Rock movement in the late 80's, working with labels like Stingray, Jetstar, Cousins Records and more, with a string of hits behind him, and combinations with the UKs greatest, assuring him a successful career on both sides of the atlantic. Inspired by vocal harmony groups like the Heptones and the Tamlins, Peter has also written a plethora of Cultural tunes as well as Lovers and will be performing an exceptional show backed by the Friendly Fire Band, with support by Pablo Rider and Lionart, and the mighty Jam Jah Sound.
www.peterspence.net
+ Jam Jah Sound + crew
Tickets from Jibbering Records and The Ticket Sellers.
@ Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath High Street,Birmingham B14 7JZ CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THIS EVENT AND LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING!
Friday 13th February 2009
Valentines Special
Cherry Oh Baby -
Valentines Special
despite the clumsy wording of the flyer... all welcome!
DRESS CODE: black and white, ballgowns a must
ft. Upsetters / Wayne Irie / Little Richie / Merritone / Claire Angel
And special appearance from JAM JAH SOUND
Tickets: £15 +BF admits 2 (regardless of gender, i am told) from Jibbering Records, Moseley.
@ The Function Suite (ex-Sensations)Moseley Road, Birmingham
Friday 13th February 2009
Jam Jah live PA @ Takeover, Liverpool.
Friday 16th January 2009
Friendly Fire Sessions pres 360 live

Every third Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions showcase the best in reggae and ska from across the UK...
360
Birmingham's liveliest skafunkapunkreggaerockers band have been ripping up stages and festivals across the UK for the last few years, building a solid reputation with their jump up ska beats, vocal harmonies, and a razor sharp horn section. We are proud to welcome them alongside the Firendly Fire crew to kick off 2009.
www.360.uk.com
supported by:
Jam Jah Soundsystem + Friendly Fire MCs
Monday night reggae troupers, with live PA by Friendly Fire's virtuoso vocalists.
www.myspace.com/jamjahsound
21.00-2.00 - £5 advance and before 22.00, and if you are on the mailing list (you can join on the door...)
Tickets from Jibbering Records, Moseley or Online - The Ticket Sellers
Wednesday 31st December 2008
NYE - Hare and Hounds
New Year's Eve at the Hare and Hounds -
Celebrating the end of 2008 in style, the Hare and Hounds is hosting a family reunion -
Room 1
- Mr Elephant
- Sumo Sound
- Leftfoot
- Jibbering Soundsystem
- Funkbox
- Jam Jah Sound
9PM-3AM - £10 ADVANCE TICKETS
@HARE & HOUNDS106 HIGH STKINGS HEATHBIRMINGHAMB14 7JZ
TICKETS OUTLETS:
WWW.THETICKETSELLERS.CO.UK / 0844 870 0000
JIBBERING (MOSELEY) 0121 449 4551
POLAR BEAR (KINGS HEATH) 0121 441 5202
HARE & HOUNDS
TEL: 0121 444 2081
EMAIL: info@hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
WEB: www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
Wednesday 31st December 2008
Friendly Fire Band live @ the Adam & Eve NYE
NYE at the Adam and Eve,
Free Entry - til 4am
@Adam and Eve
Friday 19th December 2008
Friendly Fire Sessions Christmas Special
Every third friday of the month, Friendly Fire showcases live reggae bands from across the UK, and this month is the infamous yearly CHRISTMAS MASHUP, with the Friendly Fire Band backing a plethora of artists including:
RAS TWEED
THA USUAL SUSPEC PARADOX
PABLO RIDER
LIONART
..and more to be confirmed...
This is the last Friendly fire Sessions of 2008, and we are delighted to welcome back Tha Usual Suspec, brum's dreadest female MC, alongside the intercontinental Jet-setter Ras Tweed, the fastest mouth in Brum Pablo Rider, and the ganja ambassador Lionart, backed by the incandescent Friendly Fire Band for a Friendly Fire extended family Christmas Mashup. As if that wasn''t enough, you will also be entertained by the 7" selection of Monday night reggae troopers Jam Jah Sound and friends til 2am.
9pm - 2am - £5 advance from Jibbering (Moseley) or online: the ticket sellers
@ Hare and Hounds, King's Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZ
Thursday 18th December 2008
Good Vibrations Reggae Christmas
JAM JAH SOUND ft LIONART and PABLO RIDER
LONG FINGER BANDITS
DAVE KORN
RAZZALINI
http://www.myspace.com/goodvibrations4
@ The Lemon Lounge,22-23 Barry StreetLiverpool
Saturday 13th December 2008
DUB @ PST
2 ROOMS OF REGGAE INSPIRED MUSIC, FEATURING...
DADDY FREDDY
BONGO CHILLI
DJ RUBBISH
DJ HEALA
RANKING ROGER SOUNDSYSTEM
JAM JAH SOUND
WHOMANITY
After the succes of the last 'DUB' back in July, Friendly Fire Music and Whomanity have teamed up to bring you 'DUB Pt 2: The Christmas Bash' - a lively mix of conscious music and heavy bass with artists booked from all over the country spread across two rooms and Digbeth's freshest venue PST aka The new Unit. Expect Dub and Roots Reggae in room one with jungle, dubstep, ragga and dancehall in room two. Be sure to come down as this is the Christmas event not to be missed
10.30 - morning - £3 before 11.30pm, £5 after.
@ THE UNIT, 71, Lombard Street DIGBETH B'HAM (map) Get advance tickets from The Ticket Sellers or Jibbering Records.
Friday 12th December 2008
Night Times Christmas party
Night Times and Evolve teamed up to bring you a FREE Christmas Bonanza free event (if you get there before 11.30pm)
Thats it 10-6am and 4 rooms of festive excitement for every party animal, regardless of Genre!!! Who is represented!
Main Room The Night Times Xmas Party
Featuring artists from these Brands
MAKE SURE YOU REACH EARLY AS JAM JAH WILL BE WARMING UP IN THE KITCHEN...
So
warm your cockles, bring your santa sacks, Wear your masks, come in
costume, and you just might get a free winter warmer or gift from under
the Christmas tree!
Techno, Reggae, Sunkissed Chillout, Drum n
Bass, Breaks, House, Hip Hop, Hard Dance, Dubstep, Dubwise, Jungle and
Ambient.... and lots of activities.
10pm-6am - Free before 11.30 / £5 afterwards
@ The Custard factoryDigbethBirmighamFriday 28th November 2008
Jam Jah meets Ma-Kaya
JAM JAH SOUND will be playing in a Roots Style alongside MA-KAYA on the Ma-Kaya high powered soundsystem in Tcs Selly Oak.
7pm-late - £3/£2 NUS
@ TCsCoronation Road,Selly OakBirmingham B29 7DE
Wednesday 26th November 2008
Lombard Street Pt. 2
After the success of the last party, "LOMBARD ROYALE" returns to the Unit in Digbeth, with yet more of Brum's finest DJs, playing REGGAE, DUBSTEP, JUNGLE, HIP HOP, FUNK AND BEYOND...
FEATURING:
-BONGO DAMO (JAM JAH / FRIENDLY FIRE)
-DIDI & JAMANJI (WHOMANITY)
-CHRIS HOLMES (BATACUCU)
-OLBI I (JIBBERING) & MATTY GARBER (1210)
ONLY £3 IN ALL NIGHT 10pm-4am
@ THE UNIT, 71, Lombard Street DIGBETH B'HAM (map)Friday 21st November 2008
Friendly Fire Sessions present Murray Man live!
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Every third friday of the month, Friendly Fire showcases live reggae bands from across the UK.
This Month:
MURRAY MAN (Mellow Vibes)
backed by the Friendly Fire Band
+ PABLO RIDER
+ LIONART
+ Jam Jah Sound
Hailing from Brum, Murray Man is both an acclaimed producer and vocalist, with regular releases on his own "Mellow Vibes" label, as well as voicing some deadly vocals for Europe's finest - Cultural Warrior, Mungo's Hi Fi, Black Marianne, D Roots, Roots Spirit, Liquid Wicked... and his latest 12" single "Rainbow Country" is on its way to becoming a soundsystem anthem.
Murray can sing like Dennis Brown, and chat like Buju Banton, mashing up stages around the world - tonight will be a rare chance to see him in his hometown in an intimate setting backed by the Friendly Fire Band, alongside Friendly Fire's hottest DJ, Pablo Rider, and support from the Jam Jah Sound.
www.myspace.com/murrayman83
9pm - 2am - £5 advance from Jibbering (Moseley) or online: the ticket sellers
@ The Hare and HoundsKings Heath High Street Birmingham B14 7JZ
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Live Recording of this event:
Part 1: NATURAL MYSTIC opening the show for Murray Man
[play now]
Part 2: MURRAY MAN live backed by the Friendly Fire Band
[play now]
- WATCH PICTURES OF THE EVENT BY LOUISE WATTS
- LISTEN TO MORE LIVE RECORDINGS
Friday 07th November 2008
Friendly Fire Band live @ the Adam & Eve

THE FRIENDLY FIRE BAND LIVE
FEATURING PABLO RIDER, LIONART & TOMLIN MYSTIC
DJ Support by Jam Jah Sound and Heala
FREE PARTY
Free entrance, and nuff vibes till 4am
Map/Direction
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Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Jam Jah @ Lombard Royale
LOMBARD ROYALE mixes hip hop, reggae, and Jungle, featuring:
Aries (Pure Vibez)
Jam Jah (Friendly Fire)
Olbi I (Jibbering)
Matty Garber (1210)
hosted by Friendly Fire's Pablo Rider.
10pm-4am - £3 before 10pm more after.
@ PST,71 Lombard Street DigbethBirmingham B12 0QUFriday 17th October 2008
Friendly Fire Sessions pres Juggla Live
Every third Friday of the Month, Friendly Fire presents the best in live reggae from across the UK, with support from Jam Jah and nuff guests...
This month:
JUGGLA (Overproof/Family Unit)
backed by the Friendly Fire Band
+ PABLO RIDER
Juggla
is both a local legend, from years of DJing at the Unit in Balsall
Heath, and an international superstar as a singer for the Overproof
Soundsystem who topped european charts with their dancefloor anthem
"Watch What You Put Inna" and are still mashing up stages around the
world.. Juggla has also worked with Noiseshaper, Rae and Christian, and
will now be performing an exclusive set backed the mighty Friendly Fire
Band, with support from Lionart, Pablo Rider, and the Jam Jah Sound and
friends.
9pm-2am £5 adv or before 10pm, more after from Jibbering Records (Moseley) or the ticketsellers
@ The Hare and HoundsKings Heath High Street Birmingham B14 7JZ
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Recording of this gig:
[play now]
Saturday 04th October 2008
Jibbering Sessions present Bad Science
Bad Science
Simon Harris
Robin (Jam Jah)
@ Hare and Hounds, King's Heathmore info: www.jibbering.co.uk
Saturday 20th September 2008
Night Times vs Mr. Elephant
Night Times vs Mr Elephant Celebrate Birmingham Underground
Nuff Birmingham underground celebrities - seriously outrageous lineup, featuring Brum's best and wickedest:
5pm Loafers Lounge (Justin Bond) - Sunset Music
VS Jam Jah (Friendly Fire Crew) - Roots Dub & Reggae
VS Leftfoot (Sam Redmore) - Reedited Funk/Soul & Party Tunes
VS Funkatronic (Dani C) - Booty Balearic & Latino Rollers
VS Custom Made (Mark Smallman) - Rump Shaking Minimal Electro House
12am Parade your masks, or your Poodle - The Midnight Masked Poodle Promenade
VS Scratch Club (Automaton) vs Mr Djembe - (Beatboxer Bass 6 Vs Live Drumming Circle)
VS Project X Presents - (Marc Reck) - Rockin Mash Up
VS Bigger Than Barry (Scott Bleepz) - Party Mash Up
VS Dj Joust / Rockfall - (R Caine) - Booty Breaks and Techy Rollers
VS Mr Elephant - (Mash Up) - Party Breaks and Drum n Bass
5am
Friday 19th September 2008
FF Sessions: Gabiddon Album Launch Party

Every third friday of the month, Friendly Fire showcases live reggae bands from across the UK.
This Month:
GABBIDON new album launch party.
Support by the Friendly Fire Band
Jam Jah Sound
This month, Friendly Fire Sessions is proud to present the mighty Gabbidon. Led and fronted by Basil Gabbidon, original guitarist and founding member of Steel Pulse, and with an all star cast of session musicians having played with the likes of Burning Spear to Gil Scott Heron, this original roots reggae band have played to international acclaim, and return home to Birmingham for a very special gig and launch of their new album "Reggae Rockz". Gabbidon's mix of conscious roots and Ska will have you skanking til you drop.
With support from the Friendly Fire Band live, the mighty Jam Jah Sound, Live Visuals by Keir, and caribbean food available on the night, this is a mini-reggae fest not to be missed!
£5 adv/ (JIBBERING OR THE TICKET SELLERS more on the door.
@ The Hare and HoundsKings Heath High Street Birmingham B14 7JZ
Thursday 18th September 2008
Shambala Art Exhibition Launch
Some of the UK's finest contemporary urban artists were let loose on a series of grafitti boards around Shambala Festival 2008. The work they produced is simply staggering and will be exhibited in London between the 18th-21st September. The exhibition will also be taken to Birmingham and will be sold by silent auction. All the monies raised will be donated to two charities close to our hearts.
- The Malawi Education Project is a new project which will take unused educational resources from the UK and elsewhere and establish libraries in Schools and villages in Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries. In October, Jibbering Dan will be of to Malawi with this project.
- Banunule School for Orphans is based near to Kampala, Uganda and helps the "silent children" that have been displaced by violence and social upheval. Jibbering Oli and his sister have been involved with this school for years.

The launch of the exhibition will be held on Thur 18th Sept 7pm-Midnight and will feature musical entertainment from the Jam Jah, Afrika Jam and Yaaba Funk Soundsystems dropping the finest in African funk, hi-life, soukous alongside a healthy serving of roots reggae.
For more info on the exhibition and to see more photos of the completed art boards Click Here. The Birmingham leg of the exhibition will happen in Digbeth and is planned for early October- keep your eyes peeled for final details! ^ Back to topThursday 21st August 2008
SHAMBALA FESTIVAL
The main point of the summer is obviously Shambala Festival.
Friendly Fire will be contributing to the event by teaming together with Pecker's Jerk Chicken to run the Roots Yard.
The Roots Yard is a reggae venue, hosting DJ performances all night by the best of UK's reggae acts, from Thurdsay night to Monday morning - non stop.
As well as delightful bass driven sounds, the Roots Yard provides I-tal caribbean freshly squeezed juices, fresh cocunuts, Jerk Chicken, and vegetarian Barbecue.
Also on the Sunday, FRIENDLY FIRE BAND will be performing live -lineup and times to be confirmed.
More info: Shambala Festival Website
Friday 15th August 2008
FF Sessions: Jam Jah meets Silver Dollar
Friendly Fire Sessions.
Montlhy reggae session at the Hare and Hounds, this month, a sound system special with Balsall Heath's Most Wanted Silver Dollar alongside the resident Jam Jah Sound and friends.
8.30pm - 2am - £2 in
@ The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZFriday 15th August 2008
Funkbox - Shambala Pre-Party
Funkbox present a Shambala pre-party at the Yardbird,
with nuff celebrity DJs (in alphabetical order):
- DJ Cro (Funkbox/Newstyle Radio/Jibbering)
- Guy C (the Bees)
- Rafiki (Jibbering)
- Robin (Jam Jah)
- Roy Roastbeef (Funkbox)
Saturday 02nd August 2008
Jibbering Sessions Free Party
Jibbering Sessions Free Party
ft.
Damon the Delicious (Jam Jah)
DJ Cro (Funkbox/ Newstyle Radio)
Tangiwizi (Jibbering)
Rafiki (Jibbering)
Mr. Muz + Fever (Munchbreak)
Free In 8pm-2am
@ Hare and Hounds King's Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZSaturday 26th July 2008
DUB @ The Unit
Friendly Fire Music and Whomanity present:
DUB @ The Unit aka PST
The legendary underground afterhours club will be opening its doors one night only for DUB, a night of Dub, Reggae, Jungle, Old School Dancehall and Dubstep, over two rooms.
featuring DJs:
ARIES - (Pure Vibez / Co Lab)
JUGGLA - (Overproof Soundsystem)
JAM JAH SOUND
JAHMANJI (Whomanity)
DIDI (Whomanity)
OLBI IYAH
and MCs:
PABLO RIDER, LIONART, JUGGLA
10.30 til morning - £2 B4 11.30, £4 after
@ PST aka The Unit
71 Lombard Street
Digbeth B12 0QU CLICK FOR MAP
Sunday 20th July 2008
Jam Jah @ Larmer Tree Festival

The Larmer Tree festival takes place from the 16th to the 20th July 2008, and has a wicked lineup, including the Jam Jah Massive on the Sunday, ft Pablo Rider.
Saturday 19th July 2008
FF Sessions: Jam Jah meets Silver Dollar
Friday 18th July 2008
Friendly Fire Sessions present PAMA INTERNATIONAL
This month:
- Pama International: a soul-injected ska, rocksteady & dub sensation for the 21st century - Stax meets King Tubby UPTOWN!. Fronted by long-time musical cohorts Finny & Sean Flowerdew (The Loafers, Special Beat, Skooby & Skanga) Pama boast an all-star collective including The Specials' Lynval Golding, Madness' Lee Thompson alongside members from Galliano, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Steel Pulse, Style Council & Pop Will Eat Itself.
They've performed alongside Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, The Skatalites, Toots & The Maytals, Mad Professor, Mick Jones' Carbon/Silicon, Don Letts, Madness and Easy Star All-stars, creating a huge grassroots following, with a live show that has become second to none. 2006 saw them become the first new band in 30 years to sign to Trojan Records.
Pama International will be promoting their latest album Pama International Love Filled Dub Band, which has already had airplay on all the major london radio stations, and has been receiving excellent reviews in the press.
"only a handful of people have managed to make dub music sound this great in the last thirty years" Total Music
- Jam Jah Sound playing a strictly vinyl selection from across the reggae spectrum, with live MCs from the Friendly Fire Camp and Visuals by Keir.
GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE or over the counter from JIBBERING RECORDS
9pm - 2am -£8+50p BF adv, £10 on the door
@The Hare and Hounds,King's Heath High Street,Birmingham B14 7JZ
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Friday 18th July 2008
Big Beats Summer Festival
Jam Jah will be playing by the pool outside the Custard Factory after the PAMA INTL gig, from 3am onwards (technically on Saturday morning) for the Big Beats Summer Fests - and all nighter over the whole of the Custard Factory and Rojac Warehouse..
@Custard Factory, Gibb street, Digbeth, Birmingham.
Friday 20th June 2008
Friendly Fire Live Sessions - Pablo Rider, Lionart, Usual Suspec
Friendly Fire Sessions, Live Reggae session, every 3rd Friday of the month, showcasing the best established and upcoming reggae and ska bands from across the UK .
This month:
Lionart
Pablo Rider
Tha Usual Suspec
Backed by the Friendly Fire Band.
The Friendly Fire Band is back on stage after a few months' absence, with a bag of brand new tunes featuring Tha Usual Suspec Paradox and her cheeky lyrical flow, Pablo Rider, the veteran virtuoso, and the conscious warrior Lionart, backed by a solid rhythm section playing Reggae grooves from One Drop to Steppers, Dancehall to Rockers with a hint of African and Funk undertones for truly incandescent show.
- Jam Jah Sound playing a strictly vinyl selection from across the reggae spectrum.
GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE or over the counter from JIBBERING RECORDS
9pm - 2am -£4+BF adv, £5 on the door
@The Hare and Hounds,King's Heath High Street,Birmingham B14 7JZ
Friday 06th June 2008
Disruptive Music
"Filthy, Dirty, sexy Music" @ the Hare and Hounds, ft guest PAs by Sharlene Hector & Slarta John form Basement Jaxx as well as Univnvited Guestz.
+ DJs
Jeremy Sylvester (Love House)
Robin (Friendly Fire)
Ross-E (Forward Motion)
@ Hare and HoundsKing's Heath High Street8pm-2am - £5
Saturday 31st May 2008
Jam Jah Sound meets Jibbering
Oli and Naomi's Engagement Party!
All Welcome - We will be celebrating Oli and Naomi's engagement at ROOTY FROOTY, with Barbecue provided by Pecker, and music provided by Jibbering Soundsystem and Jam Jah Sound.
6pm to 6am
@ Rooty FrootyCustard Factory,Birmingham
Saturday 31st May 2008
Robin (DJ Set) @ Urban Disturbance
Urban Disturbance Vs MyBass
DnB and Dubstep across Two Rooms
MARY ANNE HOBBS
PCM (Live)
ALTERIA-MOTIVE
SKITTY
ARIES
MOOD (The force)
PHIBES
JINX
OPIATE
MyBass Dubstep...
SUBCITIZEN (Resitor Records)
EMILE (Eardrum)
TERRORBYTE (Resistor Records / FHT)
BOOGIE DAVE (MyBass)
JAMANJI (Basync)
SIMPLEX (Resistor Records)
Room 3 (Ice cream Van) Mix & Mash
Robin (Jam Jah / Friendly Fire)
Olbi Iyah
Weggie Kray (formerly DJ Bot aka Reaction)
Groms Dodgy Disco
Slobodan (Secret Wars)
Didi
£5 adv. from Ticket Sellers
@ Rainbow Warehouse Digbeth, BirminghamFriday 16th May 2008
Friendly Fire Live Sessions - Daddy Freddy
SOUNDSYSTEM SPECIAL
Daddy Freddy
+ JAM JAH SOUND
+ Tha Usual Suspec
+ Pablo Rider
+ Lionart
Every third Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions is a live reggae event, showcasing established and upcoming bands and artists from around the UK.
This month, Friendly Fire proudly presents a Soundsystem special, featuring the legendary DADDY FREDDY, live on the Jam Jah Sound, supported by the Friendly Fire MCs.
Daddy Freddy is a true living legend, with too many references to mention - his first recording was at Studio One, he had his first Jamaican number one in combination with Pinchers in 86, earning him a spot on Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotions European tour. Since then, he has recorded a plethora of tunes ranging from Dancehall to Jungle to Dubstep and is credited to be the creator of Raggamuffin-Hip-Hop recording with the best producers out of the US, UK and Europe, and earned recognition as one of the most energetic performers in his. As his first Friendly Fire produced singles and his new album are being finalized, we are proud to welcome the godfather DADDY FREDDY for a Live PA on the Jam Jah Sound, supported by the full Friendly Fire Crew for an up-tempo cross-genre mashup session.
ORDER DADDY FREDDY DUBPLATES and JINGLES !!
www.daddyfreddymusic.com9pm - 2am
Tickets:
£7 advance, over the counter from Jibbering Records, or online from The Ticket Sellers
£10 on the door
AFTERPARTY:
@ PST - 71, Lombard Street (off Cheapside)
Jam Jah and extended Family
2am - morning
£2
@The Hare and Hounds,Kings Heath high-streetBirmingham, King's Heath
Friday 25th April 2008
MR ELEPHANT @ The Hare and Hounds
Mr Elephant's 1st Birthday Bash
Room 1
Mama Matrix (Shambala) - (on stage at 11pm)
Marc Reck (Project X Presents/Rockfall) - Eclectic 30th Birthday Sets
Dj Lopan (Sexual Allstars) - Eclectic 30th Birthday Sets
Live Percussion from Drummond
Live Visuals from Vj Chromatouch
Interactive Performance from the da locals
Room 2
JAM JAH full crew with the best in Reggae, Dancehall, and Roots
plus Friendly Fire Mc's and birthday boy Christy (Subvert)
and live Visuals from Keir
Dramask Decorate a Mask (Materials Provided/Prizes for best mask made/worn)
Midnight masked Parade led by local percussionists (Bring your kazoos and masks/flyer)
Free cd for first 100 people
Free Kazoo for first 200 people
Food from Manic Organic available 10 - 12am
£2 on selected doubles
Entry price (public): £4/5 Entry price (members/NUS): £4 Doors open: 9pm til 3am For further information, ring: 07862 725512
Check the link for more info: www.mrelephant.com/
@ The Hare & Hounds King's Heath High Street King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZFriday 18th April 2008
Friendly Fire Live Sessions @ The Hare and Hounds
Friendly Fire's monthly LIVE reggae linkup, every third Friday of the month, showcasing established and up and coming live reggae bands from across the UK, and resident Sound Crew Jam Jah.
This Month:
FRIENDLY FIRE BAND
feat. Lionart, Pablo Rider and Tha Usual Suspec.

The Friendly Fire Band has been going from strength to strength with their tight drums, heavy bass, skankin' keyboards and guitar, and haunting melodica, playing Reggae grooves from One Drop to Steppers, Dancehall to Rockers, with a hint of African and Funk undertones.
Fronted by the virtuoso veteran DJ Pablo Rider, the charming and cheeky lyrix machine that is Tha Usual Suspec, and the conscious warrior Lionart, this show announces to be hot like lava.
9pm-2am
£4+B.F. Advance tickets from Jibbering Records or www.theticketsellers.com
£5 on the door.
@The Hare and Hounds,Kings Heath high-streetBirmingham, King's Heath
Saturday 12th April 2008
Jam Jah Sound meets Riddimtion Sound @ Everyone Centre, Sheffield
Jam Jah Sound are proud to link up with Sheffield's greatest Riddimtion Soundsystem, featuring nuff MCs from both camps. This is one not to miss!
RIDDIMTION alongside JAM JAH SOUND
12am - Late - £5 Adv/more on the door.
@ Everyone Centre, Broadfield Road, Sheffieldwww..myspace.com/riddimtion
Friday 21st March 2008
FRIENDLY FIRE SESSIONS present MAKATING live!
Friendly Fire's monthly live reggae linkup comes again providing the best in live UK reggae - this time we are proud to present:
MAKATING ft FIREOCIOUS + I-LODICA + THE UNITY SISTERS
This ten-piece reggae band from Oxford have been going strong on the UK scene since the 90's recording on the Shemesh label amongst others, and have had airplay by the Mighty Jah Shaka aswell as John Peel.
This is their first show in a long time in Birmingham, and they will be fronted by the one Fireocious singing their Jam Jah favorite - "Revolutionnary". For only a £4 in advance, it would be foolish to miss!
MORE INFO ON THE MAKATING WEBSITE
and on Fireocious' Myspace
Tickets £5 in advance from Jibbering Records, or online from The TIcket sellers
@The Hare and Hounds,Kings Heath high-streetBirmingham, King's Heath
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An example is worth a thousand words... Live recording of Makatin @ Hare and Hounds
Friday 15th February 2008
Friendly Fire Sessions present YT live!

For the first of the monthly Friendly Fire Sessions of 2008, we are very proud to bring to you the UKs number one reggae sensation:
YT
backed by the
Indica band
with support from
The Friendly Fire Band
Jam Jah Sound
YT took the dancehall and reggae scene by storm with the massive
"England Story", and his album "Straight Outta Britain" was acclaimed
for the quality of YT's lyrics and his social commentary. Tunes like
"Wicked Act", or more recently "No Sandweed" show that he is ruling the
scene at the moment.
£10 Advance Tickets
More on the door.
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Saturday 02nd February 2008
Jibbering Sessions / Chunky 12
Friday 21st December 2007
Friendly Fire Live Sessions -Christmas Mashup
The last episode of the Friendly Fire live Sessions for 2007, we bring to you the full Friendly Fire Crew and Friend, and a special Late License til 2am!

Featuring:
Tha Usual Suspec
Pablo Rider
Lionart
Messenger Douglas
Cantankerous Cooper
The Friendly Fire Live Band
Jam Jah Sound.
With live Visuals by Keir
£5 on the door / £4.50 advance tickets - 9pm- 2am
Monday 10th December 2007
Jam Jah Monday Roots Sessions @ The Bull's Head
Jam Jah Sound, Upstairs @ The Bull's Head
Roots Sessions @ The Bull's Head, every Monday
Jam Jah Sound monday night sessions @ The Bull's Head, Moseley. Each and every monday night, the Jam Jah Crew spins a strictly vinyl selection of Roots, Reggae, One Drop and Dancehall, to wrap up the weekend or start the week (depending on your inclination).
Drinks Promos and Jamaican Food all night!
Free entry - 20.30-23.45
@ The Bull's Head 23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for mapSunday 02nd December 2007
JAM JAH SOUND on Internet Radio - Ketchdis.com
Jam Jah will be playing live on the Birmingham based internet radio KETCH DIS on the 2nd December from 9pm to 12am, UK time on the Dub Science show, hosted by OB1.
You can log on, listen and watch the studio's webcam - like going to a Jam Jah gig, but in the comfort of your own home!
Monday 26th November 2007
Jam Jah Monday Roots Sessions @ The Bull's Head
Jam Jah Sound, Upstairs @ The Bull's Head
Roots Sessions @ The Bull's Head, every Monday
Jam Jah Sound monday night sessions @ The Bull's Head, Moseley. Each and every monday night, the Jam Jah Crew spins a strictly vinyl selection of Roots, Reggae, One Drop and Dancehall, to wrap up the weekend or start the week (depending on your inclination).
Free entrance - 20.30-23.45
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for mapSaturday 17th November 2007
Reggae Brumsfest

Reggae BrumFest 2007 @ The Rainbow Warehouse
Zion Promotions proudly present Brumfest, the ultimate Reggae showcase …
Featuring:
Macka B & The Royale Roots Band
Buffalo Soldier (UK’s No.1 Bob Marley Tribute)
Zaro / Macka T / Zion
African (Upsetter Sound)
Jam Jah / Silver Dollar
Caribbean BBQ. Red Stripe.
Rum Punch. Cult Ragga Films.
Giant screening of:
Ali vs. Frazier at the Garden 1971
8pm - 6am
For more info: 07747 037 821
Friday 16th November 2007
Friendly Fire live Sessions present HAYEERYAH live
Every third week of the month, Friendly Fire showcases established
and upcoming Reggae and Ska bands from the UK for a monthly live reggae
event. Each session will be followed by and afterparty at the Unit,
Balsall Heath.This Month:
- Hayereyah & the Human Bridge Band
- Jam Jah Sound live PA
- Live Visual Mashup by Keyah, the video don.
Hailing from South London, Hayereyah & The Human Bridge Band are formed at the will of the living creator as a necessary vehicle for the voice of truth to ring throughout the dimension of sound. delivering a roots reality message of uplifment for eery soul to feel:
Lyrics from Yah spirit realm;
Footsteps in a moving meditation;
Heartbeats in touch with creation.
As a singer and harmonicist, Hayereyah is one of the most promisiing artists of his generation. He has released a number of tunes on Universal Roots label, available on the night.
VIDEO: Hayeeryah - Shape Shifter (Universal Roots) :
The band will be on at 22.30 so come early.
Warm up will be controlled by the Jam Jah Sound in full effect.
9pm- 1am - £5 on the door
@ Hare and Hounds Kings Heath High StreetBirmingham B14 7JZ
Saturday 03rd November 2007
Friendly Fire Band @ Gigbeth 2007
ECORHTYHMCLUB @ GIGBETH 2007 GIG @ BULLRING - SAT 03 NOV...
Ecorhythmclub – A Heady Mix of Live World Music Rhythms.........
Ecorhythmclub ( ERC ) has been delivering stunning world music events & workshops for more than 12 years. We offer the kind of artist line-ups you'd expect from dedicated enthusiasts of live World Music natural rhythms. Expect an atmosphere and celebration of Global Tribal Rhythms...Now ERC has completed 10 years programming of stunning World Music with a fantastic list of artists playing live to fresh new audiences. Some of the
fantastic World Music Artists that have performed @ ERC are:
..ASWAD,
DREADZONE,BADMARSH and SHRI, OZOMATLI, FRANCIS FUSTER, ROBERTO PLA, SIYAYA,
CLAUDIO KRON, JAHMAN SILLAH, DRUMALICIOUS and many more.ERC is now expanding
to deliver workshops for education.
ERC also offers a quality Agency facility (using its extensive database of
artists) to create an event to suit your needs! Just get in touch. Email:
orville@liveworldmusic.co.uk
GIGBETH 2007 – TIMINGS – BULLRING STAGE – SAT 03 NOV ( 1400 – 1800hrs )
1400hrs DRUMALICLIOUS – Rhythmic experimenters capture the Global sounds that
make people move & groove, mixing rhythms from Africa, Brazil & Asia, creating
a Wonderful atmospheric Tribal Dance – performed by Master Drummer Jahman
Sillah, Afro Cuban Percussionist Rob Newton & Drummer / Percussionist OJ...
1530hrs HAMANA – African Tribal Drum and Dance – lead by Master Drummer Vieux
, come, see & hear the beat of the Drum Plus Fantastic Dance show – this is a
performance not to be missed !
1630hrs FRIENDLY FIRE – Upfront Top Reggae sounds – expect some Tuff Reggae
Vibes in their own unique style !..they will get you shouting for more !.....
Friday 19th October 2007
Friendly Fire Live Sessions

Every third week of the month, Friendly Fire showcases established and upcoming Reggae and Ska bands from the UK for a monthly live reggae event. Each session will be followed by and afterparty at the Unit, Balsall Heath with Jam Jah Sound and Guests playing roots til morning.
This Month:
FRIENDLY FIRE BAND ft THA USUAL SUSPEC, PABLO RIDER, LIONART
+ JAM JAH SOUND
8pm- 1am - £5 on the door
@ Hare and Hounds Kings Heath High StreetB14 7JZAFTERPARTY:
Jam Jah Sound + Guests
1am - morning - £3 on the door
@ The Unit, 7 Dennis RoadBalsall HeathB12
Thursday 04th October 2007
Jam Jah Sound @ Reggae Fest, Kidderminister
This is the first of a monthly reggae night at Café Ten, right by the college in Kidderminster.
Expet the Jam Jah Sound ft Lionart, and a Live Reggae Jam / Open mic session.
Free in - 8pm - 12am
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On Thursday night (04/09/07), Friendly Fire blazed a trail out of town spreading the message of Jam Jah Sound to Kidderminster.
Hosted by Reggae Fest making its debut at the plush new venue, the ten-cafe bar, the night was a great success. Jam Jah kicked of proceedings, followed by a local band playing some Reggae grooves, before an impromptu live jam featuring Lionart, and guest singer Cynical, backed by Friendly Fire regulars Damo (drums) and Robin (guitar) and guest basist. The performance got the place on its collective feet, reaching its peak with Lionart’s outstanding Nyabinghi, before Jam Jah pumped up the volume with a jump-up set!
Thanks to all who came down from Brum and all the local Kidderminster crew and musicians.
Sunday 23rd September 2007
Bass Sync
£3 on the door - 6pm - midnight
@ the Rainbow PubDigbeth High StreetBirmingham www.therainbowpub.comFriday 21st September 2007
FF presents THE BEAT Live

The Beat live @ Hare and Hounds,
Supported by THE JAM JAH SOUND
Every third week of the month, Friendly Fire showcases established and upcoming Reggae and Ska bands from the UK for a monthly live reggae event. Each session will be followed by and afterparty at the Unit, Balsall Heath with Jam Jah Sound and Guests playing roots til morning.
We are proud to launch the event with the legendary Beat, one of the leading bands of the 2-tone movement, originally from Birmingham, back to their hometown for an exclusive intimate gig.
Doors open 8pm arrive early to avoid disapointment!
£10.00 on the door
@ Hare and HoundsKings Heath High StreetB14 7JZAFTERPARTY:
Jam Jah meets Rankning Roger Dub Soundsystem
@ The Unit, 7 Dennis Road Balsall HeathB12
Sunday 26th August 2007
Shambala Festival
Friendly Fire Band @ The Dome Tent, Shambala Festival featuring Pablo Rider, Tha Usual Suspec Paradox and surprise guests.
6.30pm @ Dome Tent
Do not miss it!
more info:
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Friday 13th July 2007
Friendly Fire Outdoor Session @ Rooty Frooty
This is the last episode of the monthly Rooty Frooty Friendly Fire Session, and to end in style, we will be holding it outside Rooty Frooty by the pool, with nuff guests and DJs, carribean food and nuff vibes!
- Jam Jah Sound in full effect
- Alexi and Olbi aka Rub a Dub Soldiers
- DJ Heala (Roots Encyclopedia)
- Guest MCs from the FF camp
There will also be carribean food available, drinks promos til 12am and fruit punch, fire jugglers and eaters and nuff vibes garanteed.
If the weather is not good enough, we will have the event indoors as usual...
22.00 til 5.OO -£3 before 12am / £5 After
Rooty Frooty,Custard Factory,Gibb Street, DigbethBirminghamFriday 29th June 2007
Jam Jah showcase
JAM JAH SHOWCASE featuring Mr. CANTANKEROUS + DJ HEALA (longshot sound)
This is the last friday night session at the Bull's Head of the summer - Don't miss it! Hosted by Mr Cantankerous, and guest DJ Heala (Longshot, Manchester).
9pm-2am, £3 on the door / first 15 come in free
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for mapSaturday 23rd June 2007
Soundbwoy Clash
Tuesday 12th June 2007
Festivale 2007
Tuesday 12th June 2007
Friendly Fire Band @ the Festivale, by the University of Birmingham, main stage, 2.15pm
Make sure you get there early, or you might miss the band!
info: www.myspace.com/festivale
Friday 08th June 2007
Friendly Fire Session - Three the Hard Way
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire presents a live
session with singers, Djs and Players of instruments from the Friendly
Fire Crew and friends.
Drinks promotions on the night, nuff vibes and tings...
This Month:
MR CANTANKEROUS
PABLO RIDER
MESSENGER DOUGLAS
LIVE PA ON THE:
+ Jam Jah Sound in full effect
Do not miss this event that should be legendary - listen to past events
£3 / £5 after 12am
@ Rooty Frooty, Custard Factory, Gibb St, Digbeth Birmingham
Sunday 03rd June 2007
Afrika Jam Jah presents Antibalas
Saturday 02nd June 2007
Peace in the Park Festival, Sheffield
Friendly Fire Band live @ Peace in the Park, Sheffield
Peace in the Park is an annual free festival celebrating creativity, unity and understanding within the
on stage @ 4.30pm
more info:
http://www.myspace.com/peaceintheparkfestival
Free in - park in sheffield
Friday 25th May 2007
Jam Jah Showcase
JAM JAH SHOWCASE featuring PABLO RIDER
every last friday of the month, Jam Jah Sound + Guest MCs from the Frienldy Fire Camp
9pm-2am, £2 on the door / free before 9.30
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for map
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Friday 18th May 2007
Peace in the Park Fundraiser, Sheffield
Peace in the Park fundraiser :
- Jibbering Records DJs
- Jam Jah Sound
- Pete Not Bombs
- Scragga Youth
All proceeds to raise funds for this worthy event (on 2.6.06). DJ's from Jibbering records and the Jam-Jah sound system party with Reggae, Funk, World music + Hip-Hop
Peace in the Park is an annual free festival celebrating creativity, unity and understanding within the
open til 3am - £3 /£4 on the door
@ The Runaway Girl, Sheffield.Friday 11th May 2007
Friendly Fire Session
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire presents a live session with singers, Djs and Players of instruments from the Friendly Fire Crew and friends.
Drinks promotions on the night, nuff vibes and tings...
This Month:
Tha Usual Suspec Paradox and Pablo Rider live,
backed by the Friendly Fire Band
+ Jam Jah Sound in full effect
£3 / £5 after 12am
@ Rooty Frooty, Custard Factory, Gibb St, Digbeth Birmingham
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Monday 07th May 2007
Jam Jah Bank Holiday Special, Upstairs @ The Bull's Head
Jam Jah Sound Bank Holiday Special, Upstairs
@ The Bull's Head
Roots Sessions @ The Bull's Head, every Monday
Jam Jah Sound monday night sessions @ The Bull's Head, Moseley. Each and every monday night, the Jam Jah Crew spins a strictly vinyl selection of Roots, Reggae, One Drop and Dancehall, to wrap up the weekend or start the week (depending on your inclination).
This Monday, Bank Holiday special with nuff guests and surprises, upstairs at the Bull's Head.
Free entrance - 20.30-23.45
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for map
Sunday 06th May 2007
Drop Beats Not Bombs
the Friendly Fire Band will be playing a live set in the Jibbering live room on the Sunday at Drop Beats not bombs, alongside YT, Mungo's Hi-Fi, DJ Rubbish etc... This is going to be legendary!
Running Order:
9.00-10.30- Jibbering DJs
10.30-11.30- Moonbuggy
11.30-12.30- Different Drummer Soundsystem
12.30-1.30- Mungos Hifi
1.30-2.30- YT
2.30-3.45- Friendly Fire Live Band
3.45-5- DJ Rubbish
5-6 - lets see what happens- Jibbering DJs, Jam Jah Djs, Rubbish?
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Saturday 05th May 2007
Drop Beats Not Bombs
It's that time of year again, and Jam Jah Sound will be playing a set in the Jibbering room alongside a very heavy lineup.
@ The Custard Factory,Birmingham
Friday 27th April 2007
Jam Jah Showcase - Lioness Special
Lioness Special
Every last Friday of the month, Jam Jah Sound @ the Bull's Head, Moseley.
Jam
Jah Sessions play every last friday of the month, upstairs at the
Bull's Head in Moseley, now til 2am
This month, we are proud to welcome two Lionesses:
The Usual Suspec' and Justice
performing a live PA on a Jam Jah selection of riddims.
Listen to Justice and Paradox live at the Bull's June 2006
8pm-2am - free til 8.30pm/ £2 after
@ The Bull's Head 23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for mapSaturday 21st April 2007
Friendly Fire Band @ Dub Club, Swansea
Coach Booking info:
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Thanks to everyone in Swansea and to all the Birmingham Crew who came down in the coach with us. Bless!
- Listen to the Live Recording Dub Club, April 2007.
- Picture Gallery Swansea april 2007
Friday 20th April 2007
United Colours of Sound presents Jibbering Soundsystem
Jibbering Soundsystem will be installing their brand new 15K Ecler system down the Rainbow to shake the foundations of the newly refurbished back garden.
Expect a wide selection of reggae, funk soul and Hip-Hop from their mega talented DJ fraternity, including:
Jam Jah Sound
Rafiki
Mr. Muz
Bobbalin Hot and Sister 45
£2 / £3 - 8pm >2am
@ Rainbow PubHigh Street, DigbethBirminghamFriday 13th April 2007
Friendly Fire Session - Selecta Special
Friendly Fire Session :Selecta Special
featuring:
Jah Grizzly (G-Corp, Overproof Soundsystem)
Heala (Longshot Sound, Manchester)
Jam Jah Crew
Every Second friday of the month, 22.00 til 5.00
£3 before 0.00 / £5 after
Drinks promotions until 0.00 / Fruit Punch £1/glass while stocks last.
@ Rooty Frooty,Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA>>> click here for map
Friday 06th April 2007
Grassi Roots feat. Nicky Blackmarket

Monday 02nd April 2007
Jam Jah Monday Roots Sessions @ The Bull's Head
Jam Jah Sound @ The Bull's Head, every monday night.

Jam Jah Sound monday night sessions are moving to the Bull's Head, Moseley. Each and every monday night, the Jam Jah Crew spins a strictly vinyl selection of Roots, Reggae, One Drop and Dancehall, to wrap up the weekend or start the week (depending on your inclination).
Free entrance - 20.30-23.00
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HWclick here for mapSaturday 31st March 2007
Mr Elephant presents Rockfall vs Jam Jah
Jam Jah Sound will be hosting one Room at the skatepark from 8pm til 3am with a bunch of guests from the Friendly Fire Family at
MR. ELEPHANT PRESENTS
Nuff drinks promotions, and nuff vibes including Birmingham's number one Breakbeat Night Rockfall, the gorgeous B'Ham dance company, a chill out area etc..
Festival style!
@ The Skatepark (Old bus depot)Moseley Road (in front-ish of Lidl)
Friday 30th March 2007
Jam Jah Showcase @ The Bull's Head / Unit Afterparty
Jam Jah ft Cantakerous Cooper
Every last Friday of the month, Jam Jah Sound @ the Bull's Head, Moseley.
Jam Jah Sessions play every last friday of the month, upstairs at the Bull's Head in Moseley. The Bull's Head is kitted up with a solid soundsystem, and Jam Jah will be showcasing artists from the Friendly Fire Crew.
This month, we are proud to welcome Birmingham's number one trouble maker:
Cantankerous Cooper
performing a live PA on a Jam Jah selection of riddims.
Followed by an afterparty at the Unit, Moseley
Listen to Cantankerous Cooper @ Rooty Frooty, Nov 2006
8pm-12am - free til 8.45pm/ £2 after
@ The Bull's Head 23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HW click here for map
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Have a look at the picture gallery for this event.
Friday 30th March 2007
Nice Time ( Late Night Blues)
Every last friday of the month, Nice Time afterparty at the Unit from 12am til the morning.
this month:
JAM JAH SOUND meets LONGSHOT SOUNDSYSTEM (Manchester)
We are proud to play alongside Longshot Soundsystem from the legendary Drum Music nights in Manchester.
12.00 til morning - £5/£4 if coming from the Bulls
@ The Unit 7, Dennis Road, Balsall Heath, B12
Friday 09th March 2007
Friendly Fire Session - Lionart and Paradox backed by the Friendly Fire Band
Lionart and The Usual Suspec Live backed by the Friendly Fire Live band.
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire
Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments
from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae
and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
Happy
hour half price drinks until 12am, £1 fruit punch while stocks last,
and bar open until 6am. Vegetarian Food available all night, fire
dancers and fire breathers... Loads of niceness...
22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
Lionart and The Usual Suspec Live backed by the Friendly Fire Live band.
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire
Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
Happy hour half price drinks until 12am, £1 fruit punch while stocks last, and bar open until 6am. Vegetarian Food available all night, fire dancers and fire breathers... Loads of niceness...
22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
@Rooty Frooty
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
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Friday 23rd February 2007
Jam Jah Showcase / Ranking Roger's Birthday Bash
Every last Friday of the month, Jam Jah Sound @ the Bull's Head, Moseley, followed by an Afterparty at the Unit.
Jam Jah Sessions play every last friday of the month, upstairs at the Bull's Head in Moseley. The Bull's Head is kitted up with a solid soundsystem, and Jam Jah will be showcases artists from the Friendly Fire Crew.
This Month:
THE USUAL SUSPEC and PABLO RIDER
The Usual Suspec will be performing next to her lyrical mentor, the veteran DJ Pablo Rider for the first time in years, this promises to be an unmissable show.
Followed by an afterparty at the Unit, Moseley
8pm-12am - free til 8.45pm/ £2 after @ The Bull's Head 23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HWRanking Roger's Birthday Bash - RR Dub Soundsystem meets Jam Jah
Late Night Blues Afterparty @ The Unit
After the success of last month's event, we had to do it again.
After the Bull's Head, Ranking Roger will be celebrating his birthday @ the Unit with music provided by the Jam Jah Sound and Ranking Roger Dub Soundsystem for a late night blues til the morning. This is also the first public performance of the actual soundsystem which has seen considerable improvement...
12am-morning, £5/ £4 if coming from the Bulls Head@ The Unit, 7 Dennis Road,Balsall Heath B12Monday 05th February 2007
Jam Jah Sessions @ Drift
JAM JAH Sessions - Monday Night Roots
Every single monday of the year, the Jam Jah crew spins a strictly vinyl selection of roots and dancehall from across time and continents @ Bar Drift, in Moseley.
To wrap up the weekend or start the week, there will also be prootions on selected drinks and the bar is open til 23.30.
Check out some Jam Jah mixtapes in the media section
Free entrance - 20.30-23.30
@Bar Drift, 1-6 Salisbury Buildings, Alcester Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands B13 8JE
Friday 26th January 2007
Jam Jah Showcase @ The Bull's Head
Every last Friday of the month, Jam Jah Sound @ the Bull's Head, Moseley.
Jam Jah Sessions play every last friday of the month, upstairs at the Bull's Head in Moseley. The Bull's Head is kitted up with a solid soundsystem, and Jam Jah will be showcases a couple of artists from the Friendly Fire Crew.
This Month:
LIONART and THE USUAL SUSPEC
Followed by an afterparty at the Unit, Moseley
8pm-12am - free til 8.45pm/ £2 after
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HWFriday 26th January 2007
Nice Time ( Late Night Blues)

Every Last Friday of the month, after the Bull's Head, Friendly Fire presents an after-hours late night blues featuring the Jam Jah Sound and special guest DJs til the morning.
Fresh Caribean food, cheap drinks and nice times every time...
This month, very special guests:
Ranking Roger Dub Soundsystem
Juggla
Jam Jah Sound
12.00 til morning - straight £4 in
@ The Unit 7, Dennis Road, Balsall Heath, B12Friday 12th January 2007
Friendly Fire Sessions IV

Paradox and Myers Live PA on the Jam Jah Sound
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire
Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments
from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae
and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
Happy hour half price drinks until 12am, £1 fruit punch while stocks last, and bar open until 6am. Vegetarian Food available all night, fire dancers and fire breathers... Loads of niceness... 22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
Paradox and Myers Live PA on the Jam Jah Sound
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
@Rooty Frooty
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
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Added by robin 16-01-07 [19:46:07]
The first Friendly Fire session of 2007 was surprisingly busy, thanks to everyone who supported the event and danced til the morning. Equally surprising was the performance by the Myers who was ill and decided to do a straight hip-hop set instead of the reggae crossover we had planned, as Paradox was too ill to perform by is side. He still pulled off some nice tunes in combination with Messenger Douglas who complemeted him nicely. Big shout out goes to Messenger Douglas for coming down at such short notice.
The rest of the night had the Bongo Damo and Robin running the Jam Jah Sound hot, although missing one member, keir, who was also unable to attend.
Big respect to Keith from the original Jah Tubbys Soundsystem who came down from London to check out the Jam Jah vibe.
Next event will be on the 9th feb (check events)
Friday 29th December 2006
Jam Jah ft JAH GRIZZLY and HEALA
Jam Jah ft Paradox, DJ Heala and Jah Grizzly
Every last Friday of the month, Jam Jah Sound @ the Bull's Head, Moseley.
Jam Jah Sessions play every last friday of the month, upstairs at the Bull's Head in Moseley. The Bull's Head is kitted up with a solid soundsystem, and Jam Jah will be showcases a couple of artists from the Friendly Fire Crew.
This Month:
JAH GRIZZLY (DJ SET)
DJ HEALA
USUAL SUSPEC
Robin
Followed by an afterparty at the Unit, Moseley
8pm-12am - free til 8.45pm/ £2 after
@ The Bull's Head23 St. Marys Row, Moseley, B13 8HWclick here for map
Comments
Added by robin 16-01-07 [23:58:45]
This was the first ever live gig with the live band which and prooved to be great fun. Gento and Paradox held the crowd proper, and Lionart joined in at the end to share the vibes.
You can listen to the recording by clicking here
Friday 08th December 2006
Friendly Fire Sessions III
Ras T Weed and Messenger Douglas live backed by the Friendly Fire Band.
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire
Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments
from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae
and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
Happy
hour half price drinks until 12am, £1 fruit punch while stocks last,
and bar open until 6am. Vegetarian Food available all night, fire
dancers and fire breathers... Loads of niceness... 22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
@Rooty Frooty
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Comments
Added by robin 31-01-07 [17:02:08]
Friday night down the unit, after the Bull's Head, was an amazing night, and a world of unexpected guests joined in with the Jam Jah and Ranking roger soundsystem.
After a revival warm up set by Double H and Ranking Roger, I jumped in and was joined by first by Paradox on the mic, and the vibe was so nice that it turned out into a vocal showdown including the legendary Ranking Roger. Pablo (Paradox's lyrical mentor), Juggla, Andre, Lionart and Dread I who we had just met in a dumpling shop a couple of nights before. Overall, it was fantastic to see so much talent gathered in one place.
Ranking Roger also played some of his exclusive heavy weight dub from the Ranking Roger studio that shook the place up and showed off the bass of the Jam Jah Sound.
Thanks to everyone who made it down, and made it so good and see you for the next session on the 23rd feb!
Friday 10th November 2006
Friendly Fire Session II - Cantankerous Cooper and Messenger Douglas
Messenger Douglas and Cantankerous Cooper Live PA on the Jam Jah Sound
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire
Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments
from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae
and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
Happy
hour half price drinks until 12am, £1 fruit punch while stocks last,
and bar open until 6am. Vegetarian Food available all night, fire
dancers and fire breathers... Loads of niceness...
22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
Messenger Douglas and Cantankerous Cooper Live PA on the Jam Jah Sound
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
Happy hour half price drinks until 12am, £1 fruit punch while stocks last, and bar open until 6am. Vegetarian Food available all night, fire dancers and fire breathers... Loads of niceness...
22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
@Rooty Frooty
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Comments
Added by robin 28-03-07 [18:27:49]
After a warm up by the Jam Jah, Messenger Douglas Douglas played the first set with a heavy roots riddim collection by alphamix with his usual lyrical and vocal talent. Second up was Mr. Cantakerous that came with a lively dancehall set with nuff crowd participation with his "Mission" lyrics.
Ras-T-weed was in the crowd and jumped in for some freestyle action in the Jam Jah mix. Guest DJ for the occasion was Double H who selected a deep duby set with Robin at the controls in the early hours of the morning, which went down a treat on the Jam Jah System.
listen to part 1 : Messenger Douglas
listen to part 2 : Cantankerous Cooper
listen to part 3 : Bits and Pieces
Friday 27th October 2006
Jam Jah Sessions / Nice Time (Late night Blues)

A double night of fun...
Part 1
Jam Jah Session
Jam Jah Sound ft. Gento and Paradox
8-12 @ The Bull's Head
Part 2
Late night blues
Jam Jah Sound Crew
Juggla (Overproof, Family Unit)
Roots Fella (Riddimtion, Sheffield)
1am- morning @ The Unit
Comments
Added by robin 16-01-07 [19:59:31]
Thanks to Roots Fella for making it down from Sheffield and playing a killer set, with nuff exclusives. I have to salute the Roots Manuva dubplate "Witness the Fitness" that ended the set - deadly!

Wednesday 13th September 2006

Gento and Paradox LIVE backed by the Friendly Fire all stars
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire
Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments
from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae
and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
Happy
hour half price drinks until 12am, £1 fruit punch while stocks last,
and bar open until 6am. Vegetarian Food available all night, fire
dancers and fire breathers... Loads of niceness... 22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
Gento and Paradox LIVE backed by the Friendly Fire all stars
Every second Friday of the month, Friendly Fire Sessions present a live event @ Rooty Frooty,
Birmingham, featuring singers and players of instruments from the Friendly Fire Camp and guest DJs, for an all-nighter of reggae and dancehall .
Register with the podcast to listen to previous sessions... or click here to watch videos.
22.00 - 6.00 £3 before 0.00 and £5 thereafter
@Rooty Frooty
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Unit 17,The Custard Factory, Gibb St,Birmingham, West MidlandsB9 4AA
click here for map
Comments
Added by robin 16-01-07 [23:52:42]
What a night! Ras T Weed and Messenger Douglas truly mashed up the dance backed by the friendly fire band with a very heavy set engineered by Jaffa, from Crucial Music.
Unfortunately, some technical difficulty means we were unable to record the event properly - the only ting we have to show is a few lo-fi videos taken with a stills camera, wich explains the quality of the recording. Thanks to everyone who contributed with the "filming"....


































