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 What the fuck is ColdRice? ColdRice is rock n' roll events operating primarily in Birmingham, England. We used to be monthly on a Sunday, then we moved to a weekly Saturday and now it's just whenever the hell we feel like it. We also occasionally put records out and have a lovely podcast for you to subscribe to. What kind of music is played? In the past when ColdRice held it's legendary monthly Sunday night service at Bar Academy, we have been host to live shows from such acts as Bob Log III, Speedball Baby, The Soledad Brothers, 20 Miles, The Lonesome Organist, The Hunches, Federation X, Mr. Airplane Man and supplied music for aftershow parties for bands like Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The Breeders, Har Mar Superstar and The Von Bondies... At The Saturday shakedown we were lucky enough to have the likes of The Dirtbombs, Weird War, American Death Ray Music, The Ponys, The Black Lips, The Midnight Evils, the Little Killers, Dead Brothers, Lost Sounds, The Coachwhips, The Woggles, Immortal Lee County Killers... you dig? we also have 2 resident bands Copter and The Big Bang who rock the party on regular occasions, you can get more info about them here. As for the music played by the DJs Adam J (Wheels) and Caz, anything in their record collection can be heard (and it's all good enough for Meg White and Kim Deal to shake their boots to).... Eric B to Johnny Cash, Rogers Sisters to Devo, we won't insult your intelligence with an all encompassing slogan or take up your time with a huge list of bands... Garage trash, punk blues, rock & roll, rock & soul, electric, eclectic it's all good... Feel free to bring stuff along with you, make requests and buy the DJs drinks. Subscribe to our podcast to see the kind of stuff that comes thru the speakers. Who's sailing this ship? Ah you want to buy them drinks and shower them with love to show your gratitude? Ask for Carlton or Stevie, if they are hiding speak to any of the members of Copter. Are there always live bands at ColdRice? Now we're only putting events on when we feel like it, there's a good chance it will be because we've got a band from across the pond that we really want you to see, but you never know, sometimes we might just want to party... we'll keep you informed on the website, with posters n' flyers in y'r favourite record shops and thru telekinesis (if you're susceptible to that kind of thing). Or sign up for our mailing list and stay more informed than we are. Will it cost me money? You want all that for free? Well I suppose in an ideal world... but the bands need fuel for their van and whiskey for their nerves, and we need money to buy the man's silence and pay for the venue, so our regular door price will be £5, and the majhority of events will require you to be a badge-wearing member (just sign up for the mailing list fool, that's all it takes!) ColdRice operates without
any outside funding/interference so we need you to contribute in
order to keep this thing rolling. This isn't our job, we are doing
this because we love it, we all have other things that put bread
in our pockets and mouths and we don't take a bean from this. |
 Ooh, ooh, I'm in a band can I come and play? Dunno, are you any good? Send a CD, 7" or bribe to: ColdRice Studio 315 The GreenHouse 9 Gibb Square Birmingham B9 4AA United Kingdom Obviously we can't put on everyone who sends us a demo but if we think you'll fit into anything we're doing we'll let you know so make sure you stick a contact address in there. But PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS out of the blue, no badgering our people for shows... if we hear you and like you we'll contact you and you WILL get a show.... And please check our list of bands we've had play to get an idea of our flavour, we won't even take your demo out of the case if it doesn't look suitable. Can I take photos/video at ColdRice events? Sure just drop us an email and as long as the artists agree it is fine with us, we would greatly appreciate copies of anything too. |
 How do we find ColdRice? We'll let you know... I can't say it enough times, just sign up for the mailing list, it doesn't hurt, you get a lovely badge, you keep your ear to the ground and you get in to the events cheap. When is the next event? See above rant about the mailing list. Where's the nearest train station? New Street Station from national destinations. Moor Street Station from local destinations. Call 08457 48 49 50 or visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information. Which bus should I get? For local bus, train and Metro information: www.centro.org.uk For Traveline public transport information call +44 (0)121 200 2700 or got to www.traveline.org.uk Where is the nearest airport? You're kidding, right? If you are flying into the UK though and your first tour stop is ColdRice and your booking agent has done a runner and left you totally to your own devices, it's Birmingham International Airport Ltd, Birmingham, B26 3QJ Tel: +44 (0)121 767 5511 Fax: +44 (0)121 782 8802 Birmingham International Airport is on the A45 (Birmingham - Coventry) trunk road off junction 6 of the M42. There are direct connections to the M1, M5, M6 and M40. www.bhx.co.uk To stay completely up to date with ColdRice events please sign up for the ColdRice Mailing list: |