Alternative Black Country (ABC) unearths some of the cultural gems our glorious corner of the West Midlands has to offer, gives them a good polish and presents them to you, sparkling, on a weekly basis.
THIS WEEKEND: 08 | 09 | 10 DEC
THE CHARLATANS
FRI 08 DEC | 19:00
The Charlatans remain one of the most brilliant live acts around, a finely honed musical powerhouse. Their back catalogue is a non-stop jukebox of indie rock’s greatest hits.
The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | From £42.00
THE CHARLATANS AFTER PARTY FT. TIM BURGESS DJ SET
FRI 08 DEC | 23:00
Following the Charltans show at Wolves Civic.
North Street Social, Wolverhampton | £7.00 adv.
NETHERHALL AND FRIENDS
FRI 08 DEC | 19:30
Netherhall's alt metal/progressive rock inspired sound gives many nods to fan favourites such as Tool & Karnivool whilst harboring the sonic influences of Deftones & even Pink Floyd.
The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton | £10.00 adv.
CLAPTRAPICANA (DJ SET)
FRI 08 DEC | 20:00
Playing the best feel-good summertime tunes! Don your best Hawaiian shirt and get your groove on.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00 adv./otd.
LEVELLERS
SAT 09 DEC | 19:00
Brighton folk-rock band Levellers, plus special guests Ned's Atomic Dustbin and Steve Lamacq, are coming to Wolverhampton this December.
The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | Check for tickets
COCKTAIL CABINET PRESENTS: THE 1980s
SAT 09 DEC | 20:00
Expect 80s, 80s AND more 80s. 80s pop, Alt 80s, 80s rock , 80s electro, 80s soundtracks & a ruck load of 80s cheese.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00 adv./otd.
MAGNATAS COURT SINGLE RELEASE PARTY
SAT 09 DEC | 19:00
With support from Tightie Whities and Snooker.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £5.00 adv.
BLOODY BREAKFAST
SUN 10 DEC | 09:30
The talk on the psychology of crime will cover how, potentially, normal individuals can be led to carry out acts only describable as evil.
Blue Sheep Books, Wednesbury | Free admission