THE BLOCKHEADS + SUPPORT
THE BLOCKHEADS + SUPPORT at The Subscription Rooms Fri 13 October 2017 from 7.30pm
THE BLOCKHEADS + SUPPORT
Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Dury's album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the UK. The Blockheads are fronted by Derek 'The Draw' Hussey, who was Ian's best friend and is now the band's vocalist and wordsmith. Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher still remain from the original band and the current line-up is augmented by John Roberts on drums and a rolling line up of saxophonists including Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards or Dave Lewis. These legendary Brit-Funkers will be playing all the old favourites and new material.
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| Tickets: | £16.50 |
The Subscription Rooms is a handsome late Regency building in the heart of Stroud and hosts year-round arts and entertainment, exhibitions, markets and meetings.
Built in 1833 by public subscription, the venue still plays an important part in community events. It is now owned and managed by Stroud District Council.
The Ballroom seats up to 400 people and presents all kinds of popular and classical concerts and occasional theatre performances. The sprung dance floor makes it a popular venue for dances and dance classes. The George Room on the ground floor hosts regular exhibitions where you can see some of the wealth of local artistic talent. On the forecourt you can find regular street entertainment, markets and gatherings
The Subscription Rooms also hosts Stroud District Council’s Tourist Information Centre where you can purchase tickets for events at the Subscription Rooms and throughout the district.
