We have a busy calendar of live events throughout the year from both new and established artists and musical genres from blues, to rock, reggae, jazz, country and beyond so keep an eye on the website and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or sign-up to our Newsletter to keep up-to-date with the latest news and new events!
Please Note: Tickets are for ‘general admission’ giving you access to any available seating or standing areas. There is no assigned seating but we do have a raised disabled guest area accessible via ramp and should you need to use this facility, please notify us in advance on 0121 453 3103 and make yourself known to our staff upon your arrival so that we can provide any assistance you may require.
On Sunday 14th December, as a festive treat, we thought everyone would like a great party atmosphere and a good sing along so we are pleased to present a Tribute to Sweden’s Finest with ABBA Alike!
Of course, ABBA need no introduction and ABBA Alike are one of the leading ABBA Tribute groups on the circuit recreating the classic harmonies of Agnetha and Anni-Frid on all of the classic hits of the group.
So, if you’re looking for a great afternoon of live music and fancy a bit of a boogie to some classic 70s/early-80s pop, come along! The band put on a great show and the last time they were with us and tickets sold our rather quickly so we’d recommend booking in advance as much as possible as this will be a really popular event.
Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £16.00 (+Fees) online | £18.00 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 – we run both General Knowledge and Music Quiz Nights so keep an eye on our social media accounts for further details – 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
Join us for our musical Open Mic Night every Thursday at Joe Joe Jims, 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
Black Country blues & roots vocal/harmonica legend Big Jim, former frontman of the excellent Red Lemon Electric Blues Band, returns to Joe Joe Jims on Friday 19th December to save the day at very short notice with the red-hot rockin’ combo the Alabama Boogie Boys for what will be a great evening of blues-tinged boogie and rock & roll!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 (+Fees) online | £13.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Boxing Day, Friday 26th December, we are looking forward to welcoming back the excellent UBMad4Ska to the JJJ stage for an evening of UB40, Madness & ska classics!
The band provide the very best of UB40, Madness and general ska covers combined in a show that focuses on the unique sound of the best reggae and ska era that put these genres on the scene.
Expect to hear UB40 songs like Red Red Wine, Groovin’, Kingston town, Homely Girl, Impossible Love, I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight, Don’t Break My Heart, Rats in The Kitchen, Johnny Too Bad and Food for thought – Madness songs like, House Of Fun, Our House, Baggy Trousers, My Girl, It Must Be Love – and Ska songs like, Ghost Town, Too Much Too Young, Lorraine, Lip Up Fatty, Monkey Man, Tears Of A Clown, Message To You Rudy, Special Brew, Israelites, Gangsters, Mirror In The Bathroom and MORE…
Featuring “pops” John Dowling on percussion, an original member of Ub40s crew for over 20 years, the band will provide a show that will keep you dancing and singing along to the classics sounds of the reggae and ska scene of yesteryear!
We’re expecting very high-demand for this show – their last show with us sold out very quickly – and so we’d recommending booking early.
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £14.00 (+Fees) online | £17.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 27th December those fine purveyors of Blues, Booze & Boogie (and not necessarily in that order), Vincent Flatts Final Drive, make a welcome return to the JJJ stage!
We hardly feel we need to describe the Flatts as you all know them by now, right? However, for the uninitiated we can attest to the fact that the boys always put on a great show packed full of driving boogie numbers featuring excellent guitar work from Gary Harper underpinned by the driving rhythm section of Rich Shelton (Drums) and Russ Cook (Bass) … oh, and of course Birmingham music leg-end Sir Steve ‘Bertie’ Burton on vocals!
Support is provided by Fairweather Riders – comprising Alice Coley (Rhythm guitar and vocals), Ethan Webster (Lead guitar), Tom Woodcock (Drums and vocals) and Joe Roots (Bass and vocals) – who play a mix or original material, along with covers of some of their favourite tracks, and describe themselves as a “four piece band, West Midlands based, with influences taken from country, blues, Americana, Rock and roots” … we know they will once more go down a treat with the JJJ faithful!
Don’t miss this one folks – it’ll be a banger – and a big ‘thank you ‘ to the boys for stepping in at short notice due to a cancellation.
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On New Year’s Day (Thursday 1st Jan) we present our ‘Hair of the Dog’ dog show from 2.00pm so if you want to bring your furry friend along they’re welcome to enter an appropriate ‘category’ such as Best Slobber, Least Obedient, Best Ears etc.
This event has proved popular in previous years and we’re looking forward to once again seeing many of our regulars and their pooches strutting their stuff … every dog’s a winner!
Starts: 2.00pm | Entry: Free
On Friday 9th January we welcome back blues rockers Kevan & the Black Country Sons to Joe Joe Jims.
Kevan & the Black Country Sons is an original contemporary blues band with a Southern Rock influence along with a blues rock sound incorporating slide guitar and mandolin alongside electric and acoustic guitars.
The band was established in the Black Country in 2020, drawing its influences from the rock and blues of the 1970s, with the band releasing their debut album in December of that year. Their albums – Chasing Shadows, Rainmaker and What If – show a wide-range of styles and flavours or original materials and live, the band have also been known to perform a sprinkling of traditional blues classic covers too!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £7.00 (+Fees) online | £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 10th January we welcome Warwickshire’s very own Tin Dragons to JJJ for an evening of dancefloor-filling rock and pop classics.
Tin Dragons – Kate – Vocals, Gordon – Drums, Carl – Guitar/Vocals, Andy – Keyboards/Vocals and Tony – Bass Guitar/Vocals – cover a wide selection of classic tracks from bands such as the Killers, Florence, Blondie, Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Madonna, Gala, The Specials … the list is endless, all played by professional musicians, all designed to give you an amazing musical experience.
Obviously we don’t know the setlist for the evening but the band have been known to play great covers of Valerie (Winehouse/Zutons), Rolling in the Deep (Adele), Crash (The Primitives), Call Me (Blondie) and You’ve Got the Love (Florence & the Machine) and hopefully this will give you a good indication of what they’re all about!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £7.00 (+Fees) online | £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Friday 16th January sees Roadrunner make their first visit to the JJJ stage for an evening of, as they put it, “rock, pop and all sorts in between“!
The Leicester-based 4-piece started back in 1985 and have gone through various line-up changes over the year, along with presenting different musical genres, but now they’re back and better than ever and we’re excited to have them join us and blast through two sets packed with classics such as Jean Jeanie (Bowie), Since You Been Gone (Rainbow), Don’t Bring Me Down (ELO), The Seeker (The Who), Stuck in the Middle With You (Stealers Wheel) and Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf) and many, many more …
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £7.00 (+Fees) online | £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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We’re excited to announce the welcome return to JJJ of The Consortium on Friday 23rd January.
The Consortium features The Coopers’ front man Phil Stanley. Their set is drawn from the Mod and New Wave scene spanning from the 1960s to the 1990s and with Phil’s dynamic stage presence, and the band’s authentic sound, The Consortium delivers a high energy set taking the audience on a nostalgic trip back to those glorious days!
If you were a fan of The Coopers, lived the era, or just love the music and style of the MOD movement, don’t miss the chance to see the The Consortium: we know from their last appearance at JJJ, you won’t be disappointed!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (+Fees) online | £15.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 24th January we are looking forward to welcoming back local 4-piece classic rock band Hard Graft to Joe Joe Jims.
The band – who have played some prestigious venues, including Robin2, World Bar NEC and The Brasshouse Broad Street – describe themselves as “a classic rock band at heart, with a touch of funk and occasionally indie/alternative thrown in for good measure … bringing you the best of the genre delivered with attitude“.
So, if you fancy an evening of “AC/DC with a touch of Hendrix, Free, Lizzy and Zepp thrown in for good measure“, come and join us!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £8.00 (+Fees) online | £11.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Friday 30th January the Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green show returns to Joe Joe Jims to celebrate the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac, who was not only one of the guitar-playing greats of 1960s blues-rock, but also a gifted songwriter.
The band is lead by guitarist Remi Harris who will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).
A recent gig review by Lichfield Live stated that “this was a band that brought vivid life to the songs and instrumentals written and performed by Peter Green… The songs were treated with proper respect, but each of the musicians played things with taste and accuracy” … sounds like a perfect evening to us!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £18.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £21.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Riggerz return to Joe Joe Jim’s on Saturday 31st January for another great evening of “good old foot stomping rock ‘n’ roll and blues covers”.
Classic Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, The Stones and Creedence all get the Riggerz treatment amongst others with the band also giving a nod to local heroes Spencer Davis and Steve Gibbons as we trawl the classic Rock and Rock and Roll archives from the late 50s up to more recent times.
The band have an extensive repertoire of classic tracks to entertain us on what will be a rockin’ good night!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £7.00 (+Fees) online | £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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If you love classic rock, as we know a lot of you do, then Saturday 7th February will be a date for your diaries as we welcome The Rooters back to Joe Joe Jims.
The band have played some barnstorming gigs with us previously and have a heavy gig schedule throughout the country and we’re extremely pleased that they’ve managed to fit us in for what will be another fine evening of “dual guitar attack with massive bass and drums to keep us rollicking along“, with two sets from the boys covering songs from bands such as Thin Lizzy, Queen, Metallica, Black Stone Cherry, Thunder, Black Sabbath, Rush, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ozzy, Iron Maiden and Deep Purple amongst many more artists.
Judging by their previous gigs, this should be a great night bulging at the seams with “smoking classic rock tunes twin guitars, vocals and amazing drums and bass.”!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (+Fees) online | £15.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Friday 13th February, join the Buddy Holly Experience for Final Flight — the farewell tour that takes you back to the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, one last time. As a Valentine’s weekend treat, this show will be perfect for couples, friends, or anyone who loves great live music: Final Flight is both a celebration and a goodbye — marking what would have been Buddy Holly’s 90th birthday!
Expect all the hits — Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, Rave On, That’ll Be The Day, Everyday — performed with the same joy, energy and authenticity that’s made this show such a favourite across the UK.
Adding to the evening’s magic is very special guest Miss Beth Belle, whose vintage charm and stunning vocals bring a touch of swing, sass, and old-school glamour to the night. Her performances perfectly complement the timeless sound of Buddy Holly and the spirit of 1950s rock ’n’ roll.
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £20.00 (+Fees) online | £25.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Valentine’s Night, Saturday 14th February, we welcome back Britpop United to JJJ along with Indie/Alternative Covers Band All4Indie for a very special night of Britpop Anthems v Indie Classics!
– 1st Half: ALL4INDIE will get the gig going; belting out Indie Classics by Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths, Kings Of Leon, R.E.M, Kaiser Chiefs, The Cure, The Killers…
– 2nd Set: It’s all Gazelles & Bucket Hats as BRITPOP UNITED belt out the biggest Britpop Anthems by Oasis, Blur, Pulp, The Stone Roses, Suede, The La’s, Supergrass…
So come along and enjoy the musical genre/era battle between I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor v Parklife, Don’t Look Back In Anger v Sex On Fire, Friday I’m In Love v Made of Stone, Place Your Hands v This Charming Man, Chelsea Dagger v Common People and many more Indie & Britpop classics!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £15.00 (+Fees) online | £18.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 21st February we welcome back The Milk Men to JJJ to deliver their unique blend of driving rhythm and blues coupled with powerful blues rock.
The Milk Men is a band made up from the cream of British R’n’B talent and pedigree, bringing together members of the legendary Pirates, and British Blues Award-nominated the Mustangs, The Milk Men have been tearing up venues and festivals all over the UK with their dynamic, white hot versions of classic blues tunes, alongside unforgettable foot-stomping originals.
With former Pirate Mike Roberts on drums, Lloyd Green (son of r’n’b legend Mick Green) on bass guitar, husky blues singer Jamie Smy on vocals, the band is rounded off on guitar by Adam Norsworthy, singer and guitarist in the Mustangs.
The Milk Men’s sound has been called ‘ZZ/DC Feelgood” by some critics, who have lavished praise on the band’s dynamic live show and original songs. But the band draws its influences from all corners of the blues and rock worlds, from early Rod Stewart through classic Rolling Stones, to the heavier blues leanings of ZZ Top and AC/DC.
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £14.00 (+Fees) online | £17.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Friday 27th February we are looking forward to welcoming back The Fearless Scoundrels to Joe Joe Jims.
Fearless Scoundrels is a UK Midlands based band that plays original, self-penned, songs in the style of Boogie, Blues and Rock’n’Roll, but with a twist of humour and a whole bunch of energy. The band is made up of four very accomplished and experienced musicians – Bernie Wratten (Guitar and Vocals), Phil Down (Bass Guitar and Vocals), Dave Matthews (Guitar and Vocals) and Terry Boazman (Drums) – and has been playing the Midlands pub, club and festival circuit for the past 10 years.
The live set list is an eclectic mix of traditional blues, boogie blues, rock blues and country blues, all played with enthusiasm and spirit. The live show is geared up to entertain the audience with a balance of serious song performance and not-so-serious, between song banter!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £8.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £11.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 28th February we are looking forward to welcoming legendary glam rock tribute band Glam45 to Joe Joe Jims for an evening of classic 70s anthems from the legendary artists of the era.
Formed in 2012 by various members of John Rossall’s Glitter Band, Smashed, The Stiffs and Sweet Addiction, Glam45 try to give as authentic a 70s Glam Rock Experience as possible, with renditions of classic 70s glam and glitter tunes and with original 70s Glam Rock outfits and modern reproductions of classic 70s Glam Rock styles.
Playing alongside the likes of 70s legends such as Suzi Quatro, Slade, Alan Merrill and the Arrows, Showaddywaddy, Mud II, The Rollers, Rubettes, the late Alvin Stardust plus many more, the members of Glam45 – Steve Fielding (Bass/Backing Vocals), Chuff (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Dave Airey (Guitar/Backing Vocals) and Gav Baskerville (Drums) – have honed their playing skills for many years. They have played auditoria, theatres, clubs, holiday camps, hotels, conference centres, armed forces bases, sports stadia, festivals and outdoor events, in the UK and Europe, presenting their professionalism and showmanship to several hundred thousand audience members at countless shows over the years.
Playing all the greats from Sweet, Marc Bolan, T-Rex, David Bowie, Mott the Hoople, The Glitter Band, Roxy Music, Suzi Quatro, The Arrows, Abba, Alvin Stardust, Mud, Showaddywaddy, and many more …….. Glam45 put the Rock back into Glam Rock!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £18.00 (+Fees) online | £21.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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For lovers of rock in all of its many styles, come along on Friday 6th March when Under the Covers make a welcome return trip to JJJ.
The ever entertaining Under the Covers are a well established live Rock ‘n’ Roll band providing high-quality entertainment as they roll through classic tunes, written by some of the greatest artists of all time: Queen, U2, The Jam, The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, The Who, CCR, Thin Lizzy, Specials, Bowie, Oasis, Blur, Stevie Wonder, Wilson Pickett, Small Faces + Ska and Motown.
So, come along and see for yourself what the fuss is all about – based on sold out previous appearances at JJJ, we know you won’t be disappointed!
Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £13.00 (+Fees) online | £16.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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