Jibbering Session @ Hare and Hounds, Sat 5th July Another barnstormer of a night for you... Bison are back in Brum! Last time Bison graced Jibbering with a performance, the dancefloor descended into sheer mayhem... a sea of broken glass, moshers and stage divers greeted this Sheffield based 10 piece beast of a Ska band. Their potent brew of blazing brass, rocking ska riffs and funkadelic nonsense never fail to rock the dance! Bison will be joined on stage by Soul Syndicate, a Hereford based outfit fusing hip hop, ragga and dancehall vibes into a killer dancefloor set featuring conscious rap and sweet melodic vocals. There live PAs are becoming highly respected and they have recently secured support slots for Skitz and Million Dan! In the Courtyard, we will have Funkbox, dropping the best in classic and contemporary funk. They will be joined by one of the Uks finest funk n hiphop DJs: Tuf Kut. All in all a killer of line up! Hare n Hounds: Sat 5th July Doors: 9-2am ADV £5 / £4 NUS, DOOR £8 / £7 NUS Tickets from The Ticket Sellers (https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10004584) or from Jibbering Records, Moseley!

Jibbering Sessions, 7th June @ Hare n Hounds. Jibbering Sessions are back with another blinding party of sonic delights and kick ass bass, breaks n beats: Featuring: Room 1: Smerins Anti-Social Club (http://www.antisocialclub.co.uk)(LIVE) It is with massive anticipation that we welcome back this awesome 9 piece explosion of funk, swing, latin grooves and much more. A truly amazing live experience and possibly the best live band in the Uk (Dan- Shambala Festival Programmer). MC Xander (http://www.myspace.com/mcxander) (http://www.myspace.com/mcxander) (LIVE) This Sonic Shamen is perhaps the most exciting nu skool beatboxer in the UK at the moment. Armed with only a mic and a collection of loop and effect pedals, Xander builds kick ass, multi layered, dance floor gems that have been wowing audiences up and down the country. This promises to be a great show! Room 2: Me You (http://www.myspace.com/meyoubrighton) (http://www.myspace.com/meyoubrighton) (Tru-Thoughts) A few years ago, Tru Thoughts label owner, Rob Luis and the label`s chief producer, TM Juke joined forces to create the phenomenon that is Me You- a production and DJ duo who`s sets have become legendary and who`s productions and mash ups have become the favourite slabs of wax for countless Djs the world over... This is their first B`ham gig so make sure you do not miss their sonic journey through hip hop, soul, dub step, nu jazz, jungle and beyond!! Mr Muz DJ Feva (http://www.munchbreak.com) (Munchbreak) This djing and mcing pair make up the hip hop side of the Munchbreak Collective. Tonight they will present a special history of hiphop set for our delight. Of course the Jibbering DJs will be ever present and in full effect spinning choice cuts and blending the finest in hiphop, reggae, funk and much more!! Details: Doors: 9pm-2am Tax: £6 / £5adv from Jibbering or The Ticketsellers (https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10004404) Hope to see y`all there!!

Jibbering Art Proudly Presents THE PAPER MARKET Friday 16 May – 2 July 2008 Launch Night: Thursday 15th May from 7.30pm @ Jibbering, 136 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE A spectacular showcase of limited edition prints by many of the finest contemporary urban artists, illustrators, designers photographers from within and around Birmingham. This exhibition explores the blossoming movement of incredible art that reflects the vibrant and diverse subculture that exists in the city today. Our new gallery e-commerce website, www.jibberingart.co.uk (http://www.jibberingart.co.uk) will also be launched on the 16th May. Prints will be available to buy on-line as well as at Jibbering.

This saturday, we have another belting line up designed purely for your partying sensibilities!! On the live side of proceedings we have lined up a set from the fantastic Munchbreak (http://www.munchbreak.com). Their unique blend of funk and hiphop never fails to please. We have also arranged for a unique and special collaboration between the Dhol Blasters and Munchbreak. The result of this will be a total surprise but for the time being i think we should refer to it as bangra-funk-hop! We are also delighted to announce one of our favourite DJs and Producers, the one and only, JStar (http://www.myspace.com/jstarmusic). His reggae and hiphop mash ups have become stuff of legend and his DJ sets are in demand throughout the world. This is a very rare chance to catch him in Birmingham so do not miss out!! As if that is not enuff, we have also roped in our good friend DJ Rubbish to come spin some rootsical beats and treats and to inevitably chat some stuff on the mic! Furthermore, the Jam Jah Soundsystem (http://www.myspace.com/jamjahsound) and the Jibbering DJs will be operating in full effect! All in all a top night that you would be simply foolish to miss! Details: Sat 3rd May @ The Hare and Hounds 8pm-2am Tickets: adv £6 / £5 NUS... door: £8 / £7 NUS tickets from The Ticket Sellers (https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10004227) or from our home, Jibbering Records, Moseley. SEE YA THERE!!

Our next exhibition is probably the most fascinating and relevent art project that Jibbering has had the pleasure in hosting. Exhibition is probably the wrong word to describe Digital Is Dangerous (http://www.digitalisdangerous.co.uk) , a campaign aimed to stimulate thought, debate and discussion about the ways in which the sudden, relentless and ever accelerating tide of digital media has over every aspect of our lives. Phone cameras, i-pods, downloads and emails almost define this modern world in which we live and the effects permeate every aspect of society. Over a two week period from the 1st of May, artists Chirs Poolman and Keir Williams will be running a series of events and activities from our beloved and endangered oasis of analogue; the antithesis of the digital world; one of the few remaining bastions of vinyl! Activities Include: Digital Is Dangerous! Protest Digital V Analogue Debate Record collectors captured in a portraiture Style The I-pod long-play Live on the launch night 1st May 7.30pm at Jibbering: The Goldmine Record Grading Game Finals: Record collectors will compete against each other to grade 20 records of varying states as accurately as possible. E.g Mint, Perfect, Very Good etc. The Human Sound System The world’s first Dub Quiz ft Pablo Ryder – Reggae MC Dub Quiz master. Catergories of questions will include world music, reggae, hip hop and funk. (9pm start) This promises not only to be a lot of fun, it also will be challenging the world in which we now find ourselves! For more information about dates, times and background of this project please go to the Digital IS Dangerous website: www.digitalisdangerous.co.uk (http://www.digitalisdangerous.co.uk) With thanks to the Arts Council for supporting this valuable project

Jibbering Sessions Hare and Hounds 5th April, 8pm-2am Another blinding party across 2 rooms featuring: Dr Meaker Bristol based 9 piece live drum and bass explosion. This live show has been killing festivals (inc Glastonbury and Shambala) for a couple of years now. Now it is time to catch them for their B'ham debut! Mungos HiFi Scotland's premier roots, dub n reggae soundsystem that have been producing top tunes for years many of which has found themselves regularly being played by the likes of Mr Scruff Bright Size Gypsies One of the jewels in B'ham's musical crown. Tight-ass 5 piece gypsy mayhem. Another live act not to be missed! As usual you can expect the finest in cutting edge and vintage beats and treats from the Jibbering DJs. Doors: 8pm-2am Adv tickets £6 / £5 NUS from The Ticket Sellers and from Jibbering Records, Moseley More on the Door! Hope to see y'all there!

Live Every Day Like It Was Your Last An Exhibition by Glenn Anderson Fri 21st Mar- 29th April 2008 Glenn Anderson is possibly the most modest and elusive of artists we’ve come across. Making marks is his background and he has become an artist in serious demand and would never tell anyone about the corporates he has in his back pocket! He is also well travelled with his art, visiting L.A. with “Beat 13” at “Lab 101” but he generally strays from galleries and so we are exceptionally privileged to have him exhibit in the shop. Glenn’s aerosol constructions are fresh and vibrant, his pencil technique incredibly intricate and the form of all his masterpieces are gorgeous. The 12th exhibition at the shop is as exciting as ever. All the artwork is affordable, with canvases, boards and prints available for sale.

Jibbering Sessions Sat 1st March @ The Hare and Hounds We have a grrrreat night lined up for our next Jibbering Session!! Spread across both rooms at the Hare and Hounds, we will take you on a sonic journey from funk and hip hop, breaks, jungle. reggae and global grooves. It is with huge excitement that we welcome back Nicky Blackmarket, true soldier of the jungle and D B scene. It was about a year ago that he came up and absolutely masacred The Cross in Moseley- if you can remember that, expect more of the same! We also have one of the UKs most exciting live Breaks act. Bournemouth based Freeefall Collective have been killing the club scene with their unique blend of reggae infused, funked up, high octane breabeats. These guys stormed the Main Stage at Shambala last year and we are expecting them to mash up the Hare!! The Second Room will be hosted by AfrikaJam with live percussion from legendary Jahman Sillah and Damon the Delicious. They will take you on a tour of the sounds of Africa and its diaspora playing everything from afrofunk to soukous; rumba to highlife; and global hip hop to roots rock reggae. Sat 1st march 8pm-2am Advance tickets: £6 / £5 NUS Door: £8 /£7 NUS ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE (https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10003851) OR FROM JIBBERING RECORDS, MOSELEY.

A Few Crucial Gigs... Over this weekend there are several gigs and happenings that everyone should be made fully aware of. So, read on, spread the word and hope to see ya out and about during the next few days... Jibbering's Valentine Jam @ Bulls Head Thur 14th Feb. Yes, Jibbering is going to get romantic on your ass! Cro is at present dustin off his smoochy soul, Robin's diggin out his Lovers Rock and i'm, well, writing this and wondering what the hell i'm going to play! Seriously though, should be an ace night of choice tunes and probably the least cheesy valentines night anywhere in Brum! YT (http://www.myspace.com/ytreggae) (LIve) @ Hare n Hounds Fri 15th Feb What an absolute treat of a night this one's going to be. YT is the UK's premier reggae vocalist whose debut album, Straight Outta Britain has been smashed at Jibbering and Jam Jah nights for ages. On Friday, he'll be performing live on stage with his full live band. If his show at Shambala 2007 was anything to go by this will be a truly blinding gig Crate Escape Label Launch @ The Yardbird Fri 15th Feb A special Funkbox night celebrating the launch of our very own Richard Cro Crowson's record label. His first EP of unreleased demo recordings of rapper, Kurious, have been selling like hotcakes- see previous blog entry! This night will be a top mix of funk and hip hop. Expect a fair bit of Kurious to be played as well as exclusives from forthcoming releases on Crate Escape Records! The Mekons (http://www.myspace.com/mekons) (Live) @ Hare n Hounds Sat 16th Feb A truly rare chance to see this 8 piece live act perform their unique blend of twisted folk punk pop! There is a support band as well but that will have to remain a surprise. Also featuring Dj support from Rafiki (jibbering).

Kurious A Constipated Monkey - Demo Sessions Jibbering's very own Richard Crowson aka DJ Cro, has set up his own label, Crate Escape Records. The first release is a very limited pressing of some of Kurious' long lost jems all recorded between 1992-94. These have been lovingly remastered and pressed on heavyweight vinyl and are now available exclusively from Jibbering. This classic hip hop release is strictly limited to 200 copies- each hand numbered- and will never be repressed. Customers can only buy a maximum of 2 copies and there is also a limited edition T-Shirt available that features the artwork from the release. At the time of writing this (4pm Friday 8th Feb) over 60 copies have already been sold- it has only been on sale for 4 hours!! ....Be Quick!!

The Jibbering Gallery is proud to present our next Exhibition by Richard Coldicott Richard's work bridges the gap between the street and the studio and combines the urban aerosol with fine art skills. The exhibition opens with a private viewiing on Thur 7th February where original works on canvas and wood as well as limited edtition prints will be available. Hope to see ya there!

The first Jibbering Party of 2008 is going to be a blinder! Once again, we will be using both rooms at the Hare and Hounds and we have an extended license until 2am. Room 1 The main room will be concentrating on Live music with two top notch bands and Dj support form the inimitable Jibbering DJs- Cro, Muz and Tangawizi. Love Grocer (http://www.myspace.com/lovegrocer) are a hard hitting dub act featuring the awesome brass section, The Crispy Horns. Phat and heavy rollin' rhythms, great vocalists and a show not to be missed! Def Tex (http://www.myspace.com/deftexuk) are true stalwarts of the UK hip hop scene having been releasing records for years. Their latest album Thanks But No Thanks is a brilliant meeting of funk and hip hop and the 7 piece live show is going to be excellent! Room 2 The second room will focus on hard hitting roots, reggae, dubstep and drum and bass and features a special set from Bristol jungle legends The More Rockers . (http://www.myspace.com/morerockers) This room will also feature the launch for the debut Friendly Fire 12 (http://www.friendlyfiremusic.com/) . This local reggae band and soundsystem have been developing rapidly over the past few years and their Chunky single is a brilliant release featuring the vocalists Ras Tweed, Tha Usual Suspec and Pablo Rider. Get Tickets Here (https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10003695#more_info) or From Jibbering Records, Moseley Advance- £7 / £5.50 NUS Door- £10

Just a quick wee note to inform y'all that we are entering the final week of the Jibbering New Year Sale!! Yes... you only have until Thursday the 17th January to pick up some sweet music at a whopping 20% Off! So get off yer asses and get down to Jibbering!!

We hope that everybody has had a wonderful Christmas period with Santa bringing all your heart's desires, plenty of fantastic feasting and much fun and laughter. Well... now that the festive formalities are over it is time for the serious party of the season- New Years Eve. This year Jibbering are representing down at the Bull's Head alongside our favourite funkatresses- Mama Feel Good. We will be hosting the downstairs all night playing choice cuts of funk, hiphop, reggae and some party beauties. It promises to be an ace night, so get your tickets and come on down and join us for a proper welcome of 2008. SHOP SALE!!!!! Through the following few weeks, Jibbering Records is having a January Sale. All music in the shop will have 20% OFF! So get your ass up to Moseley and pick up some great bargains.

As 2007 draws to a close, we thought it would be nice to have a little look back over the year's releases and pick out the best of what has been a great year for music! So here it is... Jibbering's Top 5 of 2007... 1. G Corp meets The Mighty Tree Dubplates from the Elephant House (Endulge) This is the finest Birmingham album of 2007. Under the guidance of Jah Grizzly at the controls many highly accomplished musicians (Jaffa + Moses of Crucial Music, and Conrad Kelly of Steel Pulse and UB40) contribute to produce a stunning dub/reggae album. As if that wasn’t enough the CD is complemented by a limited edition Caribbean cookbook! 2. Orchestra Baobab Made In Dakar (World Circuit) Five years on from the GRAMMY nominated 'Specialist in All Styles', Orchestra Baobab return with 'Made in Dakar', an album that celebrates their roots in one of the world's most explosive musical cities. It updates their classic mellow sound with a new edge and energy for new times. Beautifully recorded in Dakar's Xippi studios, combining the gritty lo-fi feel of their early recordings with dynamic new arrangements. 3. The Haggis Horns Hot Damn! (First Word) The Haggis Horns are an eight piece live funk extravaganza combining heavy breakbeat, funk, soul, reggae and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz musicians. This is easily one of the heaviest hitting funk albums of the year from the band that backs Mark Ronson when he is in the UK… hearty fayre indeed! 4. The Quantic Soul Orchestra Tropidelico (Tri Thoughts) Quantic’s latest album is a product of years of digging and gigging across the globe. It is tropical, rhythmic, heavy and will stand the test of time. From South American Cumbias to J-Live on a Cuban lick, and from intricate afrobeat to a tribute to Holland’s late father, this album is a stunning listen! 5. Various Artists Rumble In The Jungle (Soul Jazz) Everybody loves a bit of Jungle bells at Christmas! This is a great collection that traces the roots of jungle back to 80’s dancehall; looks at the influence of ragga in hip-hop; and has Zinc’s classic “Super Sharp Shooter” as nearly the newest joint on it. Run these tunes in the right environs and watch it kick off. You remember the junglist scene- akin to a religious experience at times!

It is my great pleasure to announce the winners of our Birthday Raffle: 1st Prize: Ltd Edition Framed Print By Junc won by Marley (ticket no. 17) 2nd Prize: Ltd Edition Framed Fat Freddy's Drop Tour Poster won by Bobbie Dubber (ticket no. 44) 3rd Prize: Promo only Ltd Edition Chris Read Mix CD won by Tay (ticket no. 48) 4th Prize: £10 Jibbering Records Voucher won by Michelle Ferris (ticket no. 60) 5th Prize: Destroyers T- Shirt won by Claire Evans (ticket no. 4) 6th Prize: Jibbering T-Shirt won by Peggy Barrat (ticket no. 7) 7th Prize: £5 Jibbering Records Voucher won by Ian Lynch (ticket no. 24) Many, many thanks for everybody that purchased a raffle ticket and congratulations to all you lucky prize winners. All the prizes will be available for collection from the shop from tomorrow (12th Dec). Unlucky to those that did not win, but remember that no one's a loser in a JIbbering Raffle as all participants are now owners of a splendid ltd edition Destroyer's Album Sampler! Hooray, for everyone being winners!! Our Birthday was a great celebration. Thanks to everybody that came along to the Hare and Hounds last weekend to join us in raising a few glasses to toast our seventh anniversary- you certainly made it a night to remember!!