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

Friday 20th September sees the excellent Big Wolf Band hitting the Joe Joe Jims stage for another evening of powerful blues rock.

Formed in Birmingham in 2014, blues rock outfit Big Wolf Band fronted by acclaimed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jonathan Earp and co-founder Mick Jeynes the bass player, continue to go from strength to strength and with two number 1 Amazon Chart bestselling albums in A Rebel’s Story released in 2017 and Be Free (featuring vocals from Zoe Green) released in 2019, and a number 2 Amazon Chart single in Get Out released in 2022, they have caught the attention of the music industry. The albums and single also achieved IBBA top 5 and Top 20 iTunes status!

Big Wolf have toured extensively across the UK and have supported high profile artists such as Bernie Marsden of Whitesnake, Kirk Fletcher, Elles Bailey, Pat McManus, Chantel McGregor, Erja Lyytinen, Stacey Collins and Climax Blues Band.

So, if you want to enjoy an evening of powerful blues rock, delivered by a highly experienced band, then this is the gig for you!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £12.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 21st September we welcome Small Fakers to JJJ with their tribute to the legendary Small Faces.

Formed in 2007, the Small Fakers are the UK’s only tribute to mod legends the sensational Small Faces, a band that transcended musical genres from blues to rock and prog, who have influenced generations of musicians.

The band will provide hits galore at every show including All Or Nothing, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday and many more mixed in with B-sides and fan favourites from the Small Faces’ back catalogue: kicking off with the early singles, a Small Fakers show will take you through the best tracks from each LP as they were released, finishing off with the highlights from Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake.

This show is a must for all Small Faces fans and fans of the late, great Steve Marriott, Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On the afternoon of Sunday 22nd September we are excited to welcome Katie and the Bad Sign to JJJ for their first visit.

Hailing from Manchester, the band – fronted by singer-songwriter Katie O’Malley – describe their sound as a mix of Americana, Blues & good ole Rock n’ Roll. Their 70’s inspired music takes you on a journey of catchy melody to gritty guitar sounds and gravelly throttling vocals, giving an essence of Janis Joplin brought into modern-day rootsy rock.

Katie and her band have played up and down the UK at Festivals including Whychwood Festival and Upton Blues, received radio play from BBC Introducing and Planet Rock Radio, and shared bills with Jools Holland and Ocean Colour Scene.

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £7.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £9.00 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

For lovers of rock in all of its many styles, come along on Friday 27th September when Under the Covers make a welcome return trip to JJJ.

The ever entertaining Band 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!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £12.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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The UK’s finest tribute to all things Two Tone, the mighty Skabucks, make a welcome return to the JJJ stage on Saturday 28th September!

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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If you enjoy your blues traditional, powerful and with a twist of boogie, then we have just the gig for you when The Bush Pilots visit JJJ on Sunday 29th September in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

The band comprises Gary Harper (vocals and guitar) and Rich Shelton (bass) – both of whom many of you will know from the excellent Vincent Flatts Final Drive – along with legendary drummer Tony Baylis (drums) who has played with a veritable ‘who’s who’ of top local bands and musicians over the years. Each member has worked with many artists on the scene and create a traditional rhythm and blues sound.

The band will be performing numbers from legendary blues Kings; Freddie, Albert and BB, as well as some other quality R&B players in what will be a great gig from a group of top musicians, and it’s all for a good cause too … what’s not to like?

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £5.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £5.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Friday 4th October we are excited to welcome Spanish guitarist/singer-songwriter Susan Santos to JJJ for what will be a great night of powerful guitar-driven blues and blues rock.

Susan is a passionate, self-taught guitarist from Spain. A left-handed guitarist, she writes her own songs that reflect her unique blend of rhythm and textures which celebrates her abilities as a creative force, and as a truly unique artist in her own right. With her outstanding voice and appealing guitar style, along with her strong stage presence, she has proven to be a refreshing experience in the contemporary rock blues scene.

The gifted Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter has spent years performing in famous and established venues, and numerous festivals throughout Europe, Mexico, and America, has shared the stage with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and won “Best Musician Performance” at the 2018 European Blues Awards. She also “Best Female Album” at then 2019 LA Critics’ Awards. Santos has recorded five albums including “Take Me Home” (2010), “Shuffle Woman” (2012), “Electric Love” (2014), “Skin & Bones” (2016), “No U Turn” (2018), and “The L.A. Sessions” EP (2020) & 5 April 2024, “Sonora”, Sixth studio album.

We’re really looking forward to this one and are expecting high demand for tickets, with Susan being a high-profile artist, so would recommend booking your 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 Saturday 5th October we are excited to welcome back Love the Beatles to Joe Joe Jims to recreate the music of the Fab Four!

The band consist of four performers – Reuven Gershon (John Lennon), Dougie Orr (Paul McCartney), David Green (George Harrison) and Andy Cunningham (Ringo Starr) – that have travelled the world in various Beatles musicals and tribute shows and have now come together (pun intended!) with Love the Beatles to put on a spectacular live show playing the hit-strewn back catalogue of Liverpool’s finest!

Following their previous sell-out shows with us last year, this band are definitely one of the most requested for a return gig at JJJ, so we strongly recommend booking your tickets early as you don’t want to miss out on what will be another great night of live music when they come to town and recreate the brilliance of the Beatles live experience along with presenting classic tracks from their non-touring later years.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £16.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £18.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On the afternoon of Sunday 6th October The Melvin Hancox Band make a welcome return to Joe Joe Jims.

Melvin has had a varied musical career from securing his first record deal at 16 to forming Joe Joe Jims favourites Vincent Flatts Final Drive and working with Budgie, Man, Tony McPhee, Canned Heat and the Ace Kefford, among many others.

The power trio – also featuring Mickey Barker on drums and James Hoskins on bass – plays original material along with a smattering of classic rock (Highway to Hell and Freebird have been known to put in an appearance, among others) and blues covers with their own twist – or in their words, “blues/rock played with more psychedelic experience and imagination than most“ – and we have enjoyed many great gigs from them over the years at JJJ.

We can guarantee this show will be one not to miss!

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £7.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £9.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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Ricky Cool and the In Crowd return on Friday 11th October to serve-up a festive evening of Red Hot Rhythm and Blues & Scintillating Ska!

For anyone who has seen Ricky’s previous gigs at Joe Joe Jims, you know you’re in for a treat, and to those who weren’t, make a date for this gig as we can guarantee you’ll have a great evening with the boys thundering through a relentless set of upbeat ska and rhythm and blues so bring your dancing shoes!

As Ricky says: “Our music is timeless and our show is enjoyed by young and old alike. The enjoyment we have on stage rubs off on our audience and a great time is had by one and all” … and we can certainly attest to that!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £12.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 12th October we are looking forward to welcoming The Fearless Scoundrels to Joe Joe Jims.

The trio from Alcester will be blasting through two sets of boogie, blues & rock’n’roll with a mix of originals and their own high-energy versions of covers by artists including Dr Feelgood, Peter Green, SRV, Freddie King, BB King, Omar & The Howlers, Jimi Hendrix and Cream … and you can’t argue with that selection!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £7.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £9.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Friday 18th October we are looking forward to the welcome return of the excellent SOS Sounds of Soul to Joe Joe Jims.

The band performing a wide-range of funk, soul, Motown, and R’n’B hits from across the decades by artists such as Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Lionel Richie and many more. The band, featuring Tara Chinn and Katie Chance on vocals, say “we can get your party started and help make it a night to remember“: sounds good to us!

Judging by the last couple of times the band visited us, we’re anticipating very high demand for the gig and so would recommend purchasing tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £12.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 19th October we welcome Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green to Joe Joe Jims.

The group celebrates 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: £17.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £19.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On the afternoon of Sunday 20th October we are excited to welcome back rapidly rising star of the contemporary blues scene, the award-winning Alice Armstrong to JJJ in a show that has been rescheduled from June!

Known for her wide vocal range, unconventional lyrics, red hair, red light-sensitivity glasses and an unrivalled stage presence, Alice Armstrong’s songs have so far reached the top 20 in the most played albums of the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association and has been nominated for four different categories in the UK Blues awards over the last few years, winning Contemporary Artist of the year at the 2024 Awards.

Alice has strutted many stages of the UK’s biggest rhythm & blues festivals, completed more European tours and featured in the UK Blues Awards and finds great joy in collaboration and has co-written songs and albums with Matt Long (Catfish), the Stevie Watts Organ Trio and the Cinelli Brothers, reaching the IBBA top 20 list for 2020 and earning multiple nominations at the UK Blues Awards three years running.

Alice credits Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Donnie Hathaway, Amy Winehouse, Peggy Lee and Dinah Washington to be just some of her musical influences, peppering her performances with her trademark sense of humour garnered from the likes of the Goon Show, French & Saunders and Monty Python.

Don’t miss what promises to be a great afternoon of of live music from Alice and her band!

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Friday 25th October we welcome 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: £10.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £12.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Saturday 26th October we welcome Britpop United to JJJ for their first visit to deliver two sets of huge Britpop 90s anthems!

Britpop United have been have been playing at venues all over the U.K. since their formation in 2017 with their “Tribute to 90s Britpop, Madchester & Indie” show. Donning the Gear & Guitars of the era, the band take Britpop fans back to the 90s; playing all the classic anthems by Oasis, Blur, Pulp, The Stone Roses, Ocean Colour Scene, Supergrass, The Verve, Suede, Dodgy, The Bluetones, James and many more.

The band describe their approach as “we’re really passionate about what we do, and together with the crowd, we have a blast at live music venues and private events around the U.K.” and we’re really looking forward to them hitting the JJJ stage: bring your dancing shoes and your singing voices as we think you’re going to need them!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £12.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £14.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On the afternoon of Sunday 27th October we welcome duo Sugarbowl to Joe Joe Jims to take us on a tour of all things Americana with their own alternative twist!

Sugarbowl are an all original, alternative Americana duo, delivering their own take on every conceivable form of American roots music, delivered with a twist of cow punk attitude. From tears in your beers, heart-breaker ballads to rockabilly shuffles, from ska twists to torch songs and twisted tales of the lonesome road to nowhere, nothing gets overlooked in a truly staggering catalogue of original music.

Featuring singer/songwriter/guitarist, Gaz Marson, and guitarist/vocalist Pete Wheatley, the duo brings a lifetime of international touring and performing experience to the fore, delivering a set that is convincing from the get-go, consistently catchy, dripping deliciously with vocal and guitar hooks, ear-worm chorus’s and, ‘can’t help but dance’ grooves. If you’re thinking country music, think again, Sugarbowl break all the rules of traditionalism and bend them into new shapes that never fail to engage: no band required!!!

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £5.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £7.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On Friday 1st November 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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On Saturday 2nd November we look forward to finally welcoming Lightning Threads to Joe Joe Jims for their inaugural visit after postponement of the original date in July!

Lightning Threads – Tom Jane (Vocals/Guitar), Sam Burgam (Vocals/Bass) and Hugh Butler (Drum/Keys) – are a Blues-Rock power trio hailing from Sheffield, influenced by the great rock musicians of another time. Often compared to The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. Cream & The Doors, creating a sound full of face-melting guitars, groove-ridden basslines with a fresh and uniquely energetic electric blues.

Since forming 2019, the band have headlined legendary venues such as The Leadmill and The Greystones, Sheffield, as well as making unforgettable festival appearances in front of thousands at Witney Music Festival (supporting Bez, Happy Mondays), Bunkerfest (supporting Beans on Toast) and DN One Live (supporting Sandi Thom), along with sharing stages with the likes of Chantel McGregor, Darnell Cole, Tom Killner, The Fargo Railroad Co., Emelia Quinn, The Daybreakers, and William the Conqueror at some of the UK’s best venues!

Don’t miss this one folks – the band have a great reputation for explosive live shows and we can’t wait for them to hit the JJJ stage!

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £8.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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On the afternoon of Sunday 3rd November we are excited to welcome back the legendary Quill to Joe Joe Jims!

It’s been quite a journey and their show will feature favourite songs they have played from 1973 to the present day. It will be a fantastic trip down memory lane for all the longstanding wonderful fans Quill have built up over the years – and for anyone who enjoys classic songs played and performed by great musicians.

So, get ready for a fabulous night of music featuring the legendary Bev Bevan. In 2017 Bev was inducted into The Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame, having notched up 50 million + album sales with a music career that spans 60 years, performing with The Move, E.L.O and Black Sabbath. During the show Quill will pay homage to Bev’s illustrious career, giving the Quill sound to memorable tunes, Blackberry Way, Flowers in The Rain, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down to name a few.

It’s not easy to sum up Quill in a few words, but when you draw on deep diverse musical sources, and when long lifetimes of experience inform your stage craft and presentation, wonderfully interesting things can and do happen. If your not already a fan of Quill, you will be after seeing what will be another superb show from the band.

We recommend booking your tickets early as we are expecting extremely high demand!

Show Starts: 3.00pm | Ticket: £15.00 (Inc. Fees) online | £17.00 on the door (subject to capacity)
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