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Bohemian Jukebox

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  • Ben Calvert

  • 30 / Male
  • Birmingham, UK, UK
  • Last Login: 11/22/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Since 2003 we've run over 150 Post-Folk, Anti-Folk and Alt-Acoustic Events. We run events at:

    The Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath,
    on the 2nd Thursday of the month and,

    The Victoria, Birmingham city centre
    on the 4th Thursday of the month.

    We also have a stage at the Moseley Folk Festival.
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  • Music

    The Velvet Underground, Nico, Nick Drake, Syd Barrett, Broadcast, Kevin House, Kate Bush, Ben Calvert, Richard Burke, Rich McMahon, Chinook, The Cribbler, Sgt BuzFuz, Misterlee, Jim Croce, Graham Coxon, The Doors, The Zombies, Tim Buckley, The Beatles, Martha Wainwright, Davendra Banhart, Alasdair Roberts, Jeffrey Lewis, Love, David Bowie, Belle & Sebastian, Falling and Laughing, The Lime Chalks.

  • Movies

    Chelsea Girl, Naked, Performance, City Of The Lost Children, The Cat In The Hat, The Wicker Man, The Corpse Bride, Raising Arizona, My Own Private Idaho.

  • Television

    Phillips LCD.

  • Books

    Hunter S. Thompson, Titus Groan, Jitterbug Perfume, and everything by Dr Seuss.

  • Heroes

    Andy Warhol, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Nico. Photobucket

Details

  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Birmingham
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 6' 3" / Slim / Slender
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke / Drink: Yes / Yes
  • Education: Grad / professional school
  • Occupation: Facilitator

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About me:

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Who I'd like to meet:

People who appreciate songs influenced by the spirit of freedom, expression and innovation. Musicians that stretch the parameters of what 'folk' might be. This sometimes involves an acoustic guitar. This sometimes involves a computer. It may involve a saw.

Comments

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  • The AdLibs Online Now!

    Oct 24 2009 2:06 PM

    woah, definitely coming to the betty and miss halliwell gig!
    see ya there

    Adam
    The AdLibs
  • A Bull

    Oct 24 2009 2:06 PM

    Thanks for letting me play Ben I had a great night, the other bands were all great too.
  • J Maiden and the Voice …

    Sep 28 2009 8:53 AM

    Thanks for a great night Ben, we really enjoyed playing, in fact we enjoyed everything up until the car getting towed but that was out of your hands!  Hope you'll have us back sometime.  
  • The AdLibs Online Now!

    Sep 28 2009 8:53 AM

    cheers for the gig last night Ben, we had a great night! soundman and everyone were very helpful. please consider us for any more support slots you got going.

    cheers
    The AdLibs
  • Curtis Whitefinger [new…

    Sep 14 2009 8:25 AM

    Thanks for having us! Had a blast!
  • Jagged Roots Music

    Jul 28 2009 2:21 PM

    Hey!
    Thanks for hooking up with us.
    We hope you like some of the songwriters we're working with here.
    Cheers

    Jagged Roots xx
  • Miss Halliwell

    Jul 28 2009 2:21 PM

    Film / Rock n Roll / Vacuum-cleaners
    We hope this shameless self promo is of interest to you!
    There is now a facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115767676822
    for Miss Halliwell's film / album release. The group contains information about the release, latest news and previews.
  • EnchantedEnchanted Burlesque

    Jul 15 2009 12:58 PM



    Time To Pick Your Poison: Heaven in High Heels or Hell on Earth. 

    Welcome to the darkest summer in the history of Birmingham burlesque, and the culprit behind this black summer? None other than Gehenna of the Silk Stocking Striptease Show. However, never fear, bringing the light to the event will be Angel LaVey of the Silk Stocking Striptease Show. Whether you want something, light and comical or dark and deviant, the 9th Silk Stocking Striptease Show will have something for you. Pick your poison, light or dark, we have it all and we guarantee to satisfy your cravings. 

    The Silk Stocking Striptease Show Nine will be taking place on the 8th of August 2009 at The Flapper Pub. Tickets will cost you £7.50 in advance from www.birminghamburlesque.com and will be on sale until midday on the 8th of August. You will be able to buy tickets on the door at £9 each, subject to availability. The doors to the show open at 7:30pm and the show will begin at 8:30pm. 

    The Silk Stocking Striptease Show is sponsored by WWW.SMELLYOURMUM.COM offensive slogan t-shirts.

  • Rich Batsford

    Jun 14 2009 9:08 PM

    Brilliant gig last night Ben - cheers. Xx

    Review of Bohemian Jukebox
  • Ivan Campo

    Apr 23 2009 2:26 PM

    Hello Ben,

    How are you?

    Thought we'd drop you a quick line to let you know we've got some songs from our latest EP up on our page - Now available to buy on iTunes!

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    Let us know what you think :o)

    Muchas Gracias Señor

    Benny Campo
    x
  • thee Uncomfortables (ex…

    Jan 29 2009 6:29 PM

    Hello Ben and co.
    Looking forward to coming down on the 9th.
    x
  • Danielle Christinadanielle timms

    Jan 7 2009 9:41 AM

    I like the picture of Edi and Andy. I went to Andy Warhol exhibition in London last weekend, you should check it out.
    Take care
    Dani.
    x
  • The Victoria

    Dec 21 2008 8:54 PM

    Great song Ben, really like it, nice profile pic also..One day i will get you really drunk on absinthe and find out who did ur profile. Haha..

    Have a great xmas,

    Matt x
  • Hsin Yi Chang

    Nov 20 2008 12:09 PM

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    I had really good time , thanks x
  • RAF AND O

    Sep 3 2008 10:20 PM

    Thanks for having us and good to meet you.

    Take care,
    Raf
  • Mr Plow

    Aug 6 2008 10:09 AM

    Thanks for hosting us last night Ben - we had a blast!
  • Run Toto Run- new demos…

    May 23 2008 3:39 PM

    HIYA!! Thanks so much for coming over
    x
  • STUNTS Online Now!

    Apr 16 2008 7:28 AM

    ta for having us Ben, soz for legging it so early, also we realised we never said bye to you after so a huge SOZ for that! nice to see you eating a classic meal!
  • An Adam

    Mar 5 2008 11:30 AM

    A fine night last night.
    Superman Revenge Squad and The Voluntary Butler Scheme were top biscuits!
  • Erinn

    Feb 18 2008 5:36 AM

    thanks for findin me.. i'll be on tour there in march.

    xo
    erinn
  • Missing Sid

    Dec 19 2007 11:12 AM

    Thaaaanks Ben!!!
    Cheers for the gig, twas a good night, we all enjoyed it and hope everyone else did.

    I'm not thanking you for forcing me to go to Barfly though.
    Hope you enjoyed the carol concert!

    Chris
  • Kevin House

    Nov 21 2007 3:10 AM

    Looking forward to coming across the
    world to play for you.
  • And His Voice Became

    Nov 15 2006 11:57 AM

    thanks for last night Ben & Beppa, had a really enjoyable night... thanks for making us feel welcome on our first trip to Birmingham!
    AHVBx
  • Tom Peel

    Sep 4 2006 5:59 PM

    Ivor Cutler! what a compliment! Interestingly i saw a boo boo bird the other day.
  • Richard Chappell

    Jul 6 2006 11:44 AM

    I've been to what used to be Bohemia, and I put some krona's in a jukebox.

    I chose Iron Maiden and old Metallica, I believe, and then I fell over in the snow on the way home, and people laughed at me.