Betty & The Id The Victoria is, as its name suggests, a beautiful old Victorian style boozer, with winding staircases and lavish terracotta decor. It's just off John Bright Street, round the corner from the site of the legendary Edward's No 8 Club, and a stone's throw from Island Rock bar, so it has set up this night in an area of live music heritage both past and present. Inside, the place has been done up in a kooky and modern style, in a similar way to the Rainbow pub in Digbeth. It has attracted a decent mix of student types and locals and manages to be a cut above without seeming too snooty.


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Miss Halliwell Normally when you read a gig review, and it says something along the lines of “this band is like nothing you’ve ever seen”, the majority of readers will raise their eyebrows and think “Oh yeah?” Well, there is a band from Amblecote who for once are taking inspiration from their record collections, and instead of regurgitating it like so many others, have produced a sound that is truly unique. Miss Halliwell is that band and they...


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