On Saturday 18th May we are excited to welcome back the rapidly rising blues rock powerhouse Brave Rival to Joe Joe Jims!

When Joe Bonamassa says “[t]hey’re a great band. I love the music. I love what they are doing…one of my favourite new discoveries this year” about Brave Rival, you know they’re going to be witnessing something special and we’re very pleased to have secured their services for an evening of powerful blues and rock at Joe Joe Jims!

Hailing from Portsmouth, the UK Blues Award Nominated band features the powerful and beautiful twin vocals of Chloe Josephine and Lindsey Bonnick. On lead guitar, providing dramatic guitar solos and crunching rock riffs is Ed “The Shred” Clarke. And holding it all together is the rhythmic backbone, the self-proclaimed engine room of Billy Dedman (bass) and Donna Peters (drums).

Drawing influence from the likes of John Mayer, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and Tedeschi Trucks, Brave Rival offer a style and sound that you’ve always known, and yet never heard before.

Since their inception in the summer of 2019, Brave Rival have gone from strength to strength, featuring in Raw Ramp Magazine as one of the ‘Top 20 Bands To Watch In 2020’ and nominated for ‘Breakthrough Act 2019’ by Get Ready To Rock Radio.

We recommend booking your tickets early as you don’t want to miss out on what will be a great night of live music!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £14.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £16.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Ready to test your grey matter on a variety of topics, win prizes … and enjoy a drink or two? Well, you’re in luck as here’s another round of the Joe Joe Jims Quiz Night chock full of brain teasers!

So, come along as it will be a fun night – quiz entry is only £2 per person, you can enter teams of up to 6 people and win cash prizes!

Quiz Starts: 8.00pm

Big Dan brings his musical Open Mic Night to Joe Joe Jims every Thursday, giving both experienced and inexperienced musicians the chance to get on stage and perform to an appreciative audience!

If you’re not a budding Neil Young (or Ed Sheeran for our younger guests), no problem! Come along and enjoy the performances … you never know, you could witness the next big thing in our intimate setting before they hit the big time.

Please Note: Entry is FREE

On Friday 24th May we welcome back Colorado’s Michael Morrow & The Culprits to JJJ to deliver another evening of ‘Hard Rock Countryfied Blues’.

The American Rock Band, hailing from Colorado, deliver the goods when it comes to that bluesy hard rock with a touch of twang undoubtedly coming from that Big Red Gretsch guitar Michael is known for playing over the years. That tone matched with his voice is distinctive. Influenced from bands like The Beatles, Aerosmith, KISS you can hear that melody and strut matter.

They perform regionally from their home state of Colorado to Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Utah and are once more dipping their toes into the UK following a successful tour in 2023, upholding their mantra of “Write, Record, Perform“.

The boys put on a great show last time they paid us a visit and we’d definitely recommend you don’t miss them this time around.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £8.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Calling ALL bikers!

On the last Saturday of every month come and join us for a meet-up, chin wag and general tea sup over all matters ‘bike’ and Buy, Swap, Sell & Exchange anything and everything to do with bikers and bikes (bike parts, spares, clothing … even whole bikes) in the JJJ Autojumble marketplace.

Just bring your stuff to sell or pop along for a browse and grab yourself a bargain!

Please Note: Entry is FREE (18+ ONLY)

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On the afternoon of Sunday 26th May, dust-off your flares and apply the glitter as Adrian Marx brings all of your favourite glam icons to life in a one-man show fully recreating the pomp and flamboyance of the 70s glam rock era!

For the more ‘mature’ among you, such as ourselves, we don’t need to tell you that the 70s was a phenomenal era for music and nothing sums it up more than such legendary bands and performers as T-Rex, Elton John, Slade, David Bowie, Sweet etc … obviously we can’t say what the setlist will be at the show but we we’ll be treated to many of the classics of the era in one spectacular show.

If you remember, come along and relive the classics, if you don’t, come along and catch a glimpse of what you missed!

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Ready to test your grey matter on a variety of topics, win prizes … and enjoy a drink or two? Well, you’re in luck as here’s another round of the Joe Joe Jims Quiz Night chock full of brain teasers!

So, come along as it will be a fun night – quiz entry is only £2 per person, you can enter teams of up to 6 people and win cash prizes!

Quiz Starts: 8.00pm

Big Dan brings his musical Open Mic Night to Joe Joe Jims every Thursday, giving both experienced and inexperienced musicians the chance to get on stage and perform to an appreciative audience!

If you’re not a budding Neil Young (or Ed Sheeran for our younger guests), no problem! Come along and enjoy the performances … you never know, you could witness the next big thing in our intimate setting before they hit the big time.

Please Note: Entry is FREE

On Friday 31st May we look forward to welcoming Slide Boy Roy to JJJ for their first visit.

The band (Slide is a guitar player in Slide Boy Roy!) are based in the West Midlands and play “blues, roots, rock n roll, and some good ol’ RnB“. They play with good humour but very professionally and always succeed to get the audience up to boogie with their mix of Chicago Delta, Texas and British Invasion Blues – from the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson, Bo Diddley and BB King – blended with some get up off your chair Rock and Roll classics!

This should be a great night of live music so we hope many of you can come and join us and give the boys a huge JJJ welcome.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £8.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Calling ALL Musicians! We are pleased to announce the next Musical Exchanges event – a swap/sell Buy, Swap, Sell & Exchange market type affair for musical instruments and accessories …. flight cases, mic stands, guitars, amps etc.

Just bring your stuff to sell or pop along for a browse and grab yourself a bargain!

Please Note: Entry is FREE

On Saturday 1st June we are pleased to present the West Coast Eagles, performing their tribute to legendary LA country rockers the Eagles, to JJJ.

Covering the band’s extensive career from their early country-tinged hits to their more classic rock sounds that became more pervasive during the 1970’s and 1980’s, as well as solo songs by the group’s leading song-writers, Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Joe Walsh, the West Coast Eagles will provide a great evening of high quality music and musicianship.

Nailing the bands precise five-part vocal harmonies, arrangements, stage presence and staggering musical pedigree of the Eagles, with five singers, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboard, drums, and bass they provide a full sound, able to cover many bases, including one of the most famous harmony guitar parts in rock music, in Hotel California.

We’re expecting high-demand for this show so we’d recommending booking early.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £15.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £17.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Our Vintage & Retro Collectors Fair is a Buy, Sell & Trade market type of affair for the collectibles of yesteryear with a particular focus on vinyl records, vintage clothing, classic toys and collectibles from the ‘pop culture’ years of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

This is no indoor car boot, we’re going for sought after collectibles, so if you have items you think fit the bill, just bring your stuff along to sell/trade – traders are more than welcome too (first come, first served for pitches) – or just pop along for a browse and grab yourself a bargain!

Please Note: Entry is FREE

Big Dan brings his musical Open Mic Night to Joe Joe Jims every Thursday, giving both experienced and inexperienced musicians the chance to get on stage and perform to an appreciative audience!

If you’re not a budding Neil Young (or Ed Sheeran for our younger guests), no problem! Come along and enjoy the performances … you never know, you could witness the next big thing in our intimate setting before they hit the big time.

Please Note: Entry is FREE

On Friday 7th June we kick-off a 3-day fundraising event in support of blues singer-songwriter / guitarist Matt Long (Catfish, Matt Long & the The Revenant Ones etc) and his battle with cancer and hope many of you can join us over the weekend to enjoy the 9 great bands we have lined-up!

Matt Long is a young UK blues singer-songwriter and guitarist who currently has a cancer diagnosis where his only chance of survival, as our wonderful NHS can offer no more help for him, is to have his cancer sequenced and sent to the USA for further testing. In short, if the diagnosis is positive, the drugs for his continued chance of survival are available, but expensive!

We, alongside so many muso colleagues around the UK and beyond, will not give up on Matt and want to show our support for him and his family so please come along for as much of this fundraising weekend event as you can and/or donate any loose change you can afford … every coin counts!

The Schedule is as follows:

Friday 7th June (from 8pm):
• Indigo Kid
• Steve Ajao Blues Giants

Saturday 8th June (from 8pm):
• Thomas Heppell
• Big Wolf Band

Sunday 9th June (from 2pm – 10pm):
• The Milk Men
• Ceri Justice & the Jury
• Fearless Scoundrels
• Vincent Flatts Final Drive
• Under the Bridge All-Stars

1 ticket covers the whole weekend and costs £15.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £17.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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If you want to pay on the day in loose change, please do. No worries if you can’t afford the three day gig tickets, donate what you can (see Fletch) … every coin counts!

Joe Joe Jims favourite bluesman Steve Ajao, backed by the excellent Blues Giants, will be returning (along with a new bass player) to JJJ on Friday 7th June.

Now in its fourth decade, the Blues Giants trio play authentic classic American Blues with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Parker, Johnny Guitar Watson evident in their set, all played with a cheeky smile on their faces!

We’re looking forward to a great night of blues with Steve Ajao and the boys (George Cook – bass, and drummer Pete ‘Washboard’ Hammond) who bring a wealth of musical experience to the stage and always put on a great show.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £12.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled – we hope to bring Alice back to JJJ later in the year so please keep an eye on our socials for a rescheduled date.

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled – we hope to bring Dave back to JJJ later in the year so please keep an eye on our socials for a rescheduled date.

Big Dan brings his musical Open Mic Night to Joe Joe Jims every Thursday, giving both experienced and inexperienced musicians the chance to get on stage and perform to an appreciative audience!

If you’re not a budding Neil Young (or Ed Sheeran for our younger guests), no problem! Come along and enjoy the performances … you never know, you could witness the next big thing in our intimate setting before they hit the big time.

Please Note: Entry is FREE

The UK’s finest tribute to all things Two Tone, the mighty Skabucks, make a welcome return to the JJJ stage on Friday 14th June!

Bromsgrove’s very own Skabucks formed in 2008, have over 1000 gigs under their belts, and have enjoyed a career that has seen them work with The Pogues, The Move and members of The Specials and play at many large music festivals as headline act.

Playing classic hits from the original 60’s Ska and the revival Two-Tone era, the irresistible rhythms and in-your-face, rock-steady beat of Skabucks comes complete with a no-quibble guarantee to get everyone on the floor or, as the band put it, Skabucks are “badass mother-funkers delivering the top end of maximum Ska and Two-Tone” … and you can’t argue with that!

We are expecting high-demand for this gig so would recommend booking tickets as soon as possible.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Father’s Day afternoon, Sunday 16th June, Adrian Marx brings you Malt Loaf – A Tribute to Meatloaf: a one-man show full recreating the pomp and flamboyance that the Texan Rocker himself gave to every performance.

Bringing you hit after hit of Meat Loaf classics from every stage of his career Adrian delivers a second to none Meatloaf tribute show with all the frills including costume, state-of-the-art PA, programmed lighting and back drop.

Obviously we can’t say what the setlist will be on the night but we expect to hear all the classics like Anything For Love, You Took The Words, Two Out Of Three, and of course Bat Out Hell in one spectacular show!

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Big Dan brings his musical Open Mic Night to Joe Joe Jims every Thursday, giving both experienced and inexperienced musicians the chance to get on stage and perform to an appreciative audience!

If you’re not a budding Neil Young (or Ed Sheeran for our younger guests), no problem! Come along and enjoy the performances … you never know, you could witness the next big thing in our intimate setting before they hit the big time.

Please Note: Entry is FREE

On Friday 21st June we are pleased to welcome back the excellent Midnight City Soul Band to Joe Joe Jims who are a well established (formed in 1982) five piece band playing a mix of classic Northern Soul & Motown grooves.

The band have in store classic tracks such as Uptight, Seven Days Too Long, Do I Love You, Green Onions and Time is Tight. To sum-up the band, “the sound is big and full, Hammond organ, tenor sax, bass, lead guitar and drums; one of the most powerful and soulful musical line-ups to come out of Birmingham” … or in other words, a ‘must’ for all lovers of Northern Soul!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £12.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Back by popular demand, on Saturday 22nd June the excellent Ed Force One lands once again at Joe Joe Jims with their tribute to Iron Maiden!

Considered to be one of the best Iron Maiden tribute acts in the UK, Ed Force One have “Maiden down to perfection”. The Bristol-based band were formed in 2017 and have rocked Maiden fans with their explosive stage show all across the UK. Always looking to deliver the full Maiden experience, the boys strive to perform an authentic show full of Maiden classics and a few surprises!

So, if you’re a fan of ’Arry and the boys, this should be a great night of live music covering all eras of the band (Di’Anno, Dickinson – not too sure about Bailey – and then Dickinson again!) so whatever era of the band floats your boat – from Iron Maiden/Killers, through Number of the Beast, Powerslave, to Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, No Prayer for the Dying etc – there will be much to enjoy: run to the (Lickey) hills!

We’re expecting high demand for this gig so recommend getting tickets sooner rather than later!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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