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Inspirational electronic folk pioneers The Blackheart Orchestra take folk to a new, unexplored dimension. Described as A mesmerizing powerhouse An avant-garde musical utopia and One of the most extraordinary voices singing anywhere today vocalist Chrissy Mostyn along with multi-instrumentalist Rick Pilkington combine their classical influences with vintage synths and ultra contemporary electronica to create music that takes over the senses.

As emotionally charged as it is musically accomplished, expect sublime harmonies, virtuoso guitar, piano and synthesiser playing and songwriting and arrangements that take the audience from heartbreaking to uplifting in a single song. With awards including Best British Duo, Limelight Progressive Music Award Nomination andbeing voted in the UK's Top 4 Best New Bands, The Blackheart Orchestra are two voices and thirteen instruments that create a unique musical experience that is truly ground-breaking.

Ethereal (Daily Express)
A great band (BBC Radio 2)
Verges closer to an art installation than an album (Big Takeover USA)
Genuinely profound and evocative. A life-enhancing listening event (Louder Than War)

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Licensed Cafe.
By day our Cafe serves delicious home-cooked food, Fairly Traded coffee & tea and homemade cakes & pastries. All with a nod to local and ethical sourcing. We cater for Vegetarians, Vegans and dietary issues, just ask if you need anything not catered for on our menus. We also have a Delicatessen serving our own home-cooked food daily.

On Sunday to Thursday evenings we host the best acoustic music in the City, specialising in Folk, Roots and Americana.

On Friday and Saturday evenings the Cafe is available for private functions, weddings and parties, please call or email for more details.

Opening times shown don't include music events / comedy, most of which are ticketed.

17 York Road,

Kings Heath,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

England,

B14 7SA.

0121 443 4725