The Blockheads
This Summer The Blockheads have featured at Glastonbury, Madstock, Beautiful Days, Rewind Festivals and many more festivals. Other shows are coming up for the band in the next few months including this rare appearance in the Wyre Forest.

NEWS…check out the Blockheads live page for all upcoming shows. You can expect to hear ALL the favourites plus some from the brand new album ‘Staring Down The Barrel’.

In other news an unconventional biopic about Ian Dury entitled 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll', has started filming starring Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings) in the title role and featuring Mackenzie Crook, Ray Winstone, Toby Jones and others. The Blockheads have already recorded music for the film.

"Given the times those ancient Blockheads sound more here-and-now than anyone..." Uncut

"Dury would be proud." Mojo

"This is a record which will thrill Blockheads fans of all ages and demonstrates this ensemble have lost none of their passion and spirit." Subba-Cultcha

"The trademark funk/rock/music hall/ska fusion of old mucker Derek The Draw has...got the great man [Ian Dury]'s knack for vivid social commentary nailed too." Big Cheese

"...unexpectedly thoughtful and engaging." Daily Telegraph Review

"It sounds like a vintage Blockheads album..." Record Collector

"Ian Dury owed his brilliance to no one. But he owed his stardom to The Blockheads. Musically Jankel and his men keep it as tight and funky as before." The Word

"Staring Down The Barrel is a great, adult album full of good tunes, witty lyrics and steaming great grooves." bbc.co.uk