Ryan's Gig Guide - May 2019

www.surgemusic.com with Following the tremendous success of last September’s inaugural “John Bonham A Celebration” it’s happen- ing again in 2019. This year, as well as continuing to celebrate the life of John “Bonzo” Bonham in his hometown of Redditch, the Festival will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin II. The Event will be held over Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Septem- ber, with bands playing in local venues on the Friday in addition to Saturday’s Festival Marquee line-up. There will also be workshops, showcases, traders and more.The festival is held in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust West Midlands to support vital services, in memory of John. Numbers are strictly limited on a first come first served basis. Over 18’s only. Proof of ID may be required. Standing Only with an accessible mo- bility friendly viewing area.  www.johnbonhamac.com John Bonham A Celebration 20th & 21st September Redditch BBC Music Introducing in the West Midlands is committed to supporting the local scene here which is absolute- ly brimming with talent. It’s an excit- ing time for the West Mids with mu- sic of every genre imaginable flowing through the programme every week. This showcase is the first of its kind for us – a regular live showcase of talent that we have been supporting on air – it’s incredibly exciting to team up with Birmingham Promoters and play a big role in the prestigious live music arena that the region has to offer!’  www.facebook.com/BBCWMIntroducing BBC Introducing Showcase featuring Ivory Wave , La Dharma, Karkosa, Alex Noble DJ Set Friday 31st May The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham Hot on the heels of new album Grim Town, singer/songwriter SOAK (Brid- ie Monds-Watson) is appearing at the Hare & Hounds in May as part of a packed tour schedule that also takes in Europe & the US,  www.soakmusic.co.uk SOAK Tuesday 14th May Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath Every Thread Presents: Goodnight Berlin + David Freja w/Kate Wilkins & David Rees-Jones + Every Thread + Karen Swan w/Jack Goodall + Rob Peters Saturday 14th May The Station, Kings Heath The Magic Garden Presents: METHODS + The Pagans S.O.H + MOSES + The Novus + The Lizards + The Bohos Friday 3rd May Wagon & Horses, Digbeth  www.musiciansagainsthomelessness.net The 2nd annual BMAs takes place in May with a whiole host of special guests and performances from local artists - tickets available if you’re quick!  www.birminghammusicawards.com Birmingham Music Awards Thursday 16th May The Mill, Digbeth www.ryansgigguide.com 16 rgg May 2019