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MIDLANDS MOD WEEKENDER (JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY) Event Type: SORROWS/MOD/60S/R&S/NORTHERN SOUL/SKA/FREAKBEAT

June 2, 2012 at 1pm to June 4, 2012 at 4am
MIDLANDS MOD WEEKENDER- BIRMINGAM-JUBILEE WEEKEND 2/3 JUNEBirmingham is synonymous with the Mod Scene, with both the Spencer Davis Group and the Move just two of the excellent bands to hail from the second city in the sixties. Throughout the eighties and early nineties it was a hotbed for the new Mod movement with clubs like the Outrigger and we made regular visits up from the capital to enjoy the scene. After a three year break the New Untouchables return with a brand new event at a fantastic…See More
May 22
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Chris Queen replied to Max R&B's discussion 'mod style on a budget'
"The thing you have to define is "What is a Mod and Mod clothes, we all subscribe to a style, but that stlye never died out, it is still available in many modern stores like John Lewis, River Island, the whole point of the 60's Mods they…"
May 22
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Baby Love

This weekend found me at The Knights Quest pub in Blackheath on the outskirts of Birmingham. It is a regular venue for bands and has something on every week. As there was nothing going on in the city centre (well not that I could find) I took myself there to see see a girl group called "Baby Love", you have probably guessed from the name they were a tribute band to the sixties girl groups. Well, first off, I was the only one in…See More
May 16
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Article by Chris Queen

Baby Love

This weekend found me at The Knights Quest pub in Blackheath on the outskirts of Birmingham. It is a regular venue for bands and has something on every week. As there was nothing going on in the city centre (well not that I could find) I took myself there to see see a girl group called "Baby Love", you have probably guessed from the name they were a tribute band to the sixties girl groups. Well, first off, I was the only one in…See More
May 15
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May 14
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May 10
Chris Queen commented on Chris Queen's article 'Club A-Go Go, Birmingham'
"Cheers Paul, I couldn't find anywhere this weekend, strictly Mod related apart from a pub not far away that has bands on every week, This week it was a girl group called "Baby Love" a tribute band to the girl bands of the sixties,…"
May 8
An article by Chris Queen was featured

Club A-Go Go, Birmingham

Last Saturday I took myself off to Club A-Go Go held in Birmingham city centre at the Victoria pub.  Now the flyer on here said get there early as it is popular and gets full, so I did.  The club is held upstairs and wasn't open just yet, but in the pub was a mixture of Mods and locals, so I sat and surveyed the scene for a while, having grabbed the only seat I could see. As the place filled I…See More
May 7
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paul boddy commented on Chris Queen's article 'Club A-Go Go, Birmingham'
"Another excellent review Chris.."
May 7
Article by Chris Queen

Club A-Go Go, Birmingham

Last Saturday I took myself off to Club A-Go Go held in Birmingham city centre at the Victoria pub.  Now the flyer on here said get there early as it is popular and gets full, so I did.  The club is held upstairs and wasn't open just yet, but in the pub was a mixture of Mods and locals, so I sat and surveyed the scene for a while, having grabbed the only seat I could see. As the place filled I…See More
May 7
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What Goes On. Event Type: Club

May 12, 2012 at 9pm to May 13, 2012 at 2:30am
What Goes On Saturday May !2th @ The Moseley Arms 133 Ravenhurst St Digbeth Birmingham B12 0HB.A night of r&b/soul, boogaloo & mod floor fillers all on original vinyl, Dj's Pid, Mark Annis, Lee Harris & Special Guest Jodie.9pm - 2.30am £3.00 on the door.The venue has en-suite rooms @ £25.00 pp and has a large car park covered by cctv and it's free !See More
May 6
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Chris Queen commented on Chris Queen's article 'Brum Beat Special'
"Hi Pid, no need for thanks mate , it was a brill night, loved it, I was just glad to see I wasn't the only old git. I saw on here the night at Moseley Arms, I shall be there.  I have an idea about more possible gigs, I will message you,…"
May 5
Perry Lapthorne commented on Chris Queen's article 'Brum Beat Special'
"Hi Chris, 1st of all thanks for the kind words about the Brum Beat night, as I was the organiser of  this event, it's nice to hear some positive things.... As for other nights on offer in Brum there's a Mod R&B night I put on…"
May 4
Chris Queen commented on Chris Queen's article 'Brum Beat Special'
"Cheers Mick thats one to try out."
May 3
jenny lynne phipps liked Chris Queen's blog post Brum Beat Special
May 2
mick commented on Chris Queen's article 'Brum Beat Special'
"They do a good mod night at the stein bar in Walsall first friday of the month...http://allevents.in/Walsall/BEATROOT-!!!!!-A-NIGHT-OF-ALL-THINGS-MOD-!!!/152727148180089#"
May 2

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About Me:
I was very into the Mod scene in Birmingham in the 80,s, Top Rank, Barrel Organ , the Outrigger, and the love of my life Lambretta SX 200.
For those that remember the Sunday runs at that time, here is a bit of History, as the Mod scene was waining and the Sunday runs had fewer and fewer people after a good few yrs I knew it was the end when myself and good mate, Ayf, were the only two to turn up one sunday and we knew the scene had died, a very sad day, we just looked at each other knowing the life we had was over, it was the end of a huge scene, thankfully there are enough of us to not let it die altogether.
Top 5 tunes at the moment:
The night
Out on the floor
The Letter
The in crowd
Hang on Sloopy
Vespa, Lambretta or other?
Lambretta ( once upon a time)

Chris Queen's Articles

Baby Love

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:04 0 Comments

This weekend found me at The Knights Quest pub in Blackheath on the outskirts of Birmingham. It is a regular venue for bands and has something on every week. As there was nothing going on in the city centre (well not that I could find) I took myself there to see see a girl group called "Baby Love", you have probably guessed from the name they were a tribute band to the sixties girl groups.



Well, first off, I…

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Club A-Go Go, Birmingham

Posted on May 7, 2012 at 17:00 2 Comments



Last Saturday I took myself off to Club A-Go Go held in Birmingham city centre at the Victoria pub.  Now the flyer on here said get there early as it is popular and gets full, so I did.  The club is held upstairs and wasn't open just yet, but in the pub was a mixture of Mods and locals, so I sat and surveyed the scene for a while, having grabbed the only seat I… Continue

Brum Beat Special

Posted on April 27, 2012 at 9:17 7 Comments



Brum Beat Mod Night



So Saturday night I took myself off into Digbeth in Birmingham for the Brum Beat Special, having just only got back into the scene, or should I say trying to, more about that later !!. I wasn't sure what to expect, so dressed accordingly, Mod enough for those who know, but understated enough to go somewhere else and blend in should the night turn out…

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Living Out Quad in Brum

Posted on February 21, 2012 at 18:00 2 Comments

The film Quadrophenia was, as most of you know, a massive influence on the 80's Mod scene, it was our bible on film, we done all that we could relating to the film, here are a few episodes to intrigue you. All this happened in and around Birmingham...



The Cafe



The Cafe on Broad Street we went to, could have been straight out of the film, not…

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At 20:13 on February 9, 2012, James Murray said…

glad your here chris ktf

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welcome to the mod generation chris love your profile ktf

 
 
 

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