Birmingham 81
@birmingham81.bsky.social
Music, architecture, photography, design etc. Sharing my concert photos taken in Birmingham in 81/82 (hence the name). Plus other stuff I've hoarded
Ageing gracefully. Worn steps at the Fondazione Collegio Artistico Venturoli which was founded in 1822 following the death of the Bolognese architect Angelo Venturoli, who left his legacy to provide a residence and teaching space for young artists (THREAD)
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Ageing gracefully. Worn steps at the Fondazione Collegio Artistico Venturoli which was founded in 1822 following the death of the Bolognese architect Angelo Venturoli, who left his legacy to provide a residence and teaching space for young artists (THREAD)
The venue is currently hosting exhibitions as part of the Fondazione MAST's excellent Foto/Industria biennial show of photography on industry and work, which I'll share separately. These pics are of the magical building and its garden (THREAD)
December 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The venue is currently hosting exhibitions as part of the Fondazione MAST's excellent Foto/Industria biennial show of photography on industry and work, which I'll share separately. These pics are of the magical building and its garden (THREAD)
Oh no - and not sitting far away based on your pics! Next time... Are you going to the Lawrence thing at the Circle and Star?
December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Oh no - and not sitting far away based on your pics! Next time... Are you going to the Lawrence thing at the Circle and Star?
Mark's posted a short clip of Winter Hill back at the other place
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And there's a snippet of Forced Laugh here
youtu.be/el-JKt34WTM?...
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And there's a snippet of Forced Laugh here
youtu.be/el-JKt34WTM?...
A Certain Ratio- Live at Hurrah
YouTube video by VJ#1
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December 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Mark's posted a short clip of Winter Hill back at the other place
x.com/e17RnR_books...
And there's a snippet of Forced Laugh here
youtu.be/el-JKt34WTM?...
x.com/e17RnR_books...
And there's a snippet of Forced Laugh here
youtu.be/el-JKt34WTM?...
The Hurrah film is definitely worth catching if you can. They sound and look fantastic. I think it may be made available for streaming here after it's been shown in Manchester tomorrow
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December 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Hurrah film is definitely worth catching if you can. They sound and look fantastic. I think it may be made available for streaming here after it's been shown in Manchester tomorrow
artclips.free.fr/PRIVATE-STRE...
artclips.free.fr/PRIVATE-STRE...
You're right - it does!
December 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
You're right - it does!
Good point - that was the one I had in mind. Sadly not on Spotify though
December 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Good point - that was the one I had in mind. Sadly not on Spotify though
Thanks - excellent detective work. He also played on cruise ships. I'm not sure exactly when the single was recorded and released. Possibly 1977?
December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Thanks - excellent detective work. He also played on cruise ships. I'm not sure exactly when the single was recorded and released. Possibly 1977?
Ewart Williams was originally from Guyana, moved to Canada in 1969 and is still performing.
Ian Levine played Ewart's one and only single on this Northern Soul podcast, saying it was "as rare as hens teeth, as rare as they come"
www.mixcloud.com/ianlevine35/...
Ian Levine played Ewart's one and only single on this Northern Soul podcast, saying it was "as rare as hens teeth, as rare as they come"
www.mixcloud.com/ianlevine35/...
Solid Soul Sensations - Ian Levine's Sixty Third Northern Soul Podcast
Spring has truly arrived at last, the sky is an azure blue colour, the music is powerful and uplifting, and everything this month is specifically designed to prepare you for a sizzling summer of joyou...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Ewart Williams was originally from Guyana, moved to Canada in 1969 and is still performing.
Ian Levine played Ewart's one and only single on this Northern Soul podcast, saying it was "as rare as hens teeth, as rare as they come"
www.mixcloud.com/ianlevine35/...
Ian Levine played Ewart's one and only single on this Northern Soul podcast, saying it was "as rare as hens teeth, as rare as they come"
www.mixcloud.com/ianlevine35/...
Here's a snippet of Merrill Aldighieri's superb film of A Certain Ratio playing at NYC's Hurrah club in 1980 with Martin Hannett handling the mix (play loud)
youtu.be/fZ4XyQy3vHE
youtu.be/fZ4XyQy3vHE
A CERTAIN RATIO : Trailer for a feature
YouTube video by VJ#1
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Here's a snippet of Merrill Aldighieri's superb film of A Certain Ratio playing at NYC's Hurrah club in 1980 with Martin Hannett handling the mix (play loud)
youtu.be/fZ4XyQy3vHE
youtu.be/fZ4XyQy3vHE
Tony Scott's classic That's How I'm Living is the opening track of my Hip House playlist
open.spotify.com/playlist/0g1...
open.spotify.com/playlist/0g1...
Hip House Mix
open.spotify.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tony Scott's classic That's How I'm Living is the opening track of my Hip House playlist
open.spotify.com/playlist/0g1...
open.spotify.com/playlist/0g1...
Here's Tribeca, the shorter of the two films shown last night. It was shot by Michael Shamburg in the Hudson Street loft where the band were staying, plus there are snippets of the wonderful Hurrah performance which was shown in full in Merrill's video
youtu.be/VlUGid-PLBY
youtu.be/VlUGid-PLBY
A Certain Ratio - Tribeca
YouTube video by Mute
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Here's Tribeca, the shorter of the two films shown last night. It was shot by Michael Shamburg in the Hudson Street loft where the band were staying, plus there are snippets of the wonderful Hurrah performance which was shown in full in Merrill's video
youtu.be/VlUGid-PLBY
youtu.be/VlUGid-PLBY
👍🏻 The print show at Carl Freedman is worth catching too, although that’s only on until 4 Jan. Not sure what they have on after that, but it’s a nice space to check out if you don’t already know it
December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
👍🏻 The print show at Carl Freedman is worth catching too, although that’s only on until 4 Jan. Not sure what they have on after that, but it’s a nice space to check out if you don’t already know it
The title track was a shoo-in for my Clean Up America playlist, which also features The Impressions, Marlena Shaw, Baby Huey, Roberta Flack, Etta James, Staple Singers, Gil Scott-Heron, Lost Generation, Harold Melvin, 100% Pure Poison and many more
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/1Sw...
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/1Sw...
Clean Up America
open.spotify.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The title track was a shoo-in for my Clean Up America playlist, which also features The Impressions, Marlena Shaw, Baby Huey, Roberta Flack, Etta James, Staple Singers, Gil Scott-Heron, Lost Generation, Harold Melvin, 100% Pure Poison and many more
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/1Sw...
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/1Sw...
The Def Jef single is On The Real Tip, which features on my Golden Age of Hip Hop playlist
open.spotify.com/playlist/247...
open.spotify.com/playlist/247...
Golden Age of Hip Hop 100
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Def Jef single is On The Real Tip, which features on my Golden Age of Hip Hop playlist
open.spotify.com/playlist/247...
open.spotify.com/playlist/247...
Motor Boys Motor became the Screaming Blue Messiahs. This is a fab 45
youtu.be/hSZaTWJ_AmE
youtu.be/hSZaTWJ_AmE
Motor Boys Motor - Drive Friendly [HQ Audio]
YouTube video by choccystarfish1
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November 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Motor Boys Motor became the Screaming Blue Messiahs. This is a fab 45
youtu.be/hSZaTWJ_AmE
youtu.be/hSZaTWJ_AmE
It’s a great single. They became the Screaming Blue Messiahs.
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s a great single. They became the Screaming Blue Messiahs.
The Trojan Records single is Big Youth’s version of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On
youtu.be/DnY84_LjM3o
youtu.be/DnY84_LjM3o
Big Youth - What's Going On
YouTube video by *Clanccy Reggae Channel*
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November 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Trojan Records single is Big Youth’s version of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On
youtu.be/DnY84_LjM3o
youtu.be/DnY84_LjM3o