Ryan's Gig Guide

www.ryansgigguide.com 4 rgg May 2018 Text and advertising are copyright of Ryan’s Gig Guide Reproduction in part or whole without written permission is strictly prohibited Whilst we try to get all gig listings and dates correct it is adviseable to check with the venue before travelling The views and comments expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. Head of reviews Nick J Townsend Contributors... Nick J Townsend, Adam Roberts, Charlie Darker, Surge Music, Fat Bloke With No Tattoos Layout & Graphics... Peter Williams THE TEAM Cover Story 6 The Cravats Features 8 TheVerdict 12 Ian Moss 16 INK. 20 Fender Blues Junior IV 22 Lunar Festival 24 Local with surgemusic.com 25 Savannah 26 Jess Silk 27 Ian Parker 35 Goat Girl 37 Martian Social Club & Eerie Ink Gig Listings 10 Monday 11 Tuesday & Wednesday 15 Thursday 18 Friday 28 Saturday 32 Sunday 39 June Preview Editor Ryan’s Dave Advertise in RGG  Go to: www.ryansgigguide.com/gigs or call us on: 0121 374 2890  Submit your gigs to RGG Go to: www.ryansgigguide.com/gigs or email: media@rggmag.com To reaCh us By The 18Th of The MonTh prior To puBliCaTion Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the next gig is? After what seems like the longest, wettest winter I can re- member the sun arrives just in time for all the great music events going on around Birmingham and the Black Country this month. Two bank holidays and the Royal Bedding day mean loads of special gigs and all-day- ers, check 'em out in the listings. And don't forget to look at surgemusic.com as the month goes on for all the latest gigs arranged after we went to press. Get out there, have fun! Ryan’s Dave Here Comes the Sun