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Ceri Justice & The JuryCeri Justice is a singer-songwriter from the West Midlands
She started penning songs when she was a schoolgirl and daydreamed about becoming a singer-songwriter
A keen collector of music and all things related, TV music programmes only fuelled this ambition as did the influence of many well-known artists, Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Roxy Music, Steve Harley, Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, and many more fired her imagination and desire to write and record her own material
As her record collection grew, so did her love of music and the written word, covering musical genres of pop to punk, country, rock and more besides.
Ceri was never afraid to buck trends and was inspired to try and create a unique sound, within a solid framework of Americana, Blues and Country.
Her sound is underscored by her Irish background with clear Celtic undertones and the title track on her, soon to be released, second album "Walk In Shadow" clearly references this Irish heritage.
Her music continues to gain a global following. As Ceri says "Writing these songs brings its own reward, it is a labour of love".
Ceri's ambition was also fuelled by successfully competing in a big nationwide Singer-Songwriter Competition, where Ceri, with no previous musical experience, beat thousands of entries to win a place in the "not quite final" line-up and a live performance in front of some big music industry names, attracting some interest. Not bad considering that competition was held at the famous Marquee Club in London.
Fast forward to "right now" and Ceri sings with her own band, Ceri Justice & The Jury at local gigs in and around Birmingham
Her cherished solo debut album, "Justified" was released in January 2019. Her second album "Walk In Shadow" is available now.
Hare & Hounds
Most gigs, if not all, of the Saturday Blues Club from 4pm are free but please check with the venue about tickets and pricing before.
Situated in the South Birmingham suburb of Kings Heath, the Hare & Hounds has been around since 1820, but has stood in its present form since 1907. This is a major contributing factor to its current Grade II listed status, along with the beautiful and unique Art Nouveau tiles that line the entry hall and staircase.
Although playing host to local Birmingham legends UB40’s first ever gig in 1979, it is only since 2007 that it’s really established itself as one of the most important and influential music venues in the country, playing a vital part in nurturing the city’s vibrant music and creative community.
The pub boasts two downstairs bars which host a weekly pub quiz on Wednesdays, the hugely popular Blues Club on Saturday afternoons, comedy workshops and more. The two famous upstairs venues feature live music & club nights spanning jazz, indie, funk, reggae, hip hop, soul, house, techno, drum & bass and beyond.
Most gigs, if not all, of the Saturday Blues Club from 4pm are free but please check with the venue about tickets and pricing before.Situated in the South Birmingham suburb of Kings Heath, the Hare & Hounds has been around since 1820, but has stood in its present form since 1907. This is a major contributing factor to its current Grade II listed status, along with the beautiful and unique Art Nouveau tiles that line the entry hall and staircase.
Although playing host to local Birmingham legends UB40’s first ever gig in 1979, it is only since 2007 that it’s really established itself as one of the most important and influential music venues in the country, playing a vital part in nurturing the city’s vibrant music and creative community.
The pub boasts two downstairs bars which host a weekly pub quiz on Wednesdays, the hugely popular Blues Club on Saturday afternoons, comedy workshops and more. The two famous upstairs venues feature live music & club nights spanning jazz, indie, funk, reggae, hip hop, soul, house, techno, drum & bass and beyond.