Ted Massey The Old Brogues Club

Again another strangely quiet weekend - there were 5 events within an hour's drive tonight (but didn't fancy going too far in the dark and rain) but tomorrow (apart from Rugby) nothing really at all. Usual quality night here though, I've reviewed this place several times before and it always hits the spot - Ted Massey guesting and he did his customary excellent set; resident DJ's know exactly what they're doing - mixture of stuff, never any repeats, nothing too hackneyed, always something new. 

Noticed tonight as well that this is the club where DJ's seem to come on their night off - not naming names but there were people from Mojo, Soultime Pelsall, The Up North Soul Groove, Stables - all West Midlands institutions. Always a few 'famous' dancers here too; well Blackpool contestants anyway. 

Not packed but it's still the start of the year and it means there's enough space on the dancefloor, which is one of the best locally. If you're from Birmingham, this club is definitely one of the triumvirate of quality Birmingham events - Old Brogues (north), The Up North Soul Groove (central) and Steppin' Up (south); just seems odd that in a city of 1,000,000 people these are not packed out every month - On the other hand maybe that's just a reflection of Birmingham because if you ain't looking for them you ain't gonna stumble across them!

Only did one sketch of the DJ; tricky here as well because they are always in shade.

I rarely give 5 stars - I've noticed most reviews are by the promoters of the events who inevitably give 5 stars to everything. I am trying to be objective.