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All Power To The People – Support the Underground – Join Iron Man Records on Patreon

1 April 2026Mark

For years, Iron Man Records has been working with Musicians and Artists, across the UK and Europe, from a base within Birmingham’s independent music scene. Sometimes disguised as a Music Promoter, sometimes a Rehearsal Space or Recording Studio, sometimes a Record Label, sometimes providing Tour Management, and wherever possible a supporter of the cause. Iron Man Records works to provide a grassroots engine for experimental, alternative, and authentic artworks from musicians, poets, performers, and travellers in the arts. From rock, punk, metal and jazz to folk, blues, dance and electronics. Iron Man Records seeks to champion ideas and the artists who dare to operate outside the safe space of funded projects,…

Transglobal Underground – Doin’ The Moonshine – The masters of global fusion, a living rebuttal of race-hate politics and a band of cosmic mutant rebels return with new songs and more Tour Dates.

10 March 2026Mark

Few acts carry such a mysterious legendary status as Transglobal Underground. You want genres? How about DigiSquareDance? Transglobal Underground, noted over 35 years for their lack of respect for all boundaries, genres and musical limitations return with a new release ‘Doin’ the Moonshine.’ Initially inspired by attending one or two ceilidhs (pronounced kay-lees) at the wrong time of night, the inspiration got mixed up with an American square dance, which inspired a little bit of bhangra, plus a melody from…..well, you get the picture. Or, equally, you don’t, in which case you need to listen to it right away and join everyone who’s reacted with ‘That’s great! But what is it?’…

Update: The Project to Uncover Ancient Hill Figures

7 February 2026Mark

TC Lethbridge’s claims regarding the existence of Ancient Hill Figures on Wandlebury Hill in Cambridgeshire caused significant controversy within the archaeological community. Most archaeologists believed that Lethbridge had erroneously misidentified a natural feature. Lethbridge’s methodology and theories were widely deemed unorthodox, and in turn he became increasingly critical of the archaeological profession. The area of Wandlebury Hill has been described as a neolithic ritual landscape. The drawing below was shown to me by Gary Brown, an Iron Man Records Patron, across the table in a Pub. It's Wandlebury Ring, Cambridgeshire. There's a lot more to Wandlebury Country Park than meets the eye. I went to a meeting on 21st January 2026…

Davina and the Vagabonds – UK / European Tour Dates and booking availability for 2026

14 January 2026Mark

Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Davina's commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. "Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there." - Rolling Stone Magazine "One of the best shows we've ever seen!" - Cluny promoter "Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass." - Downbeat…

Transglobal Underground – The masters of global fusion, a band of cosmic mutant rebels, a living rebuttal of race-hate politics – Tour Dates for 2026

13 January 2026Mark

Few acts can demonstrate such a profound influence, a multifaceted legacy, and carry such a mysterious legendary status as Transglobal Underground. From their origins in the dance scene in the early 90s they became one of the country’s best loved festival bands, a techno sound system, a pop group, a club night, a Middle Eastern hit production team, an improvised study group for Indian classical music, an Albanian brass band, a duo..or was it an octet?... Transglobal Underground exploded onto the club scene with the club classic ‘Temple Head’ a track with inspiration taken from the UK bhangra scene, with one foot in the Madchester and indie worlds, and another in…

Join Iron Man Records On Bandcamp – An Open Invitation To Independent Artists

22 October 2025Mark

Are you an independent artist with your own Bandcamp page and at least one self-released album or EP? If so, Iron Man Records would like to invite you to become part of a growing network of artists. This is a no-strings-attached opportunity for hard working bands, solo performers, poets, and buskers, especially those affected by the Birmingham City Council Busking Ban — and anyone else based in Birmingham, or nearby, who feels their music could benefit from being associated with Iron Man Records. There’s no contract, no financial commitment, and complete freedom to come and go as you please. All you need to be is good at what you do —…

Join Iron Man Records Channel on Telegram

15 October 2025Mark

I’ve started a Telegram Channel for real-time updates, tour posters and flyers, releases, inteviews, and other news you may not find elsewhere from Iron Man Records. You are welcome to join Iron Man Records on Telegram. News from the Embassy for the Imagine Nation. Music Tour Management, Record Label, Rehearsal Space & Recording Studio. Selling Vinyl online. If something happens, call me. You can find it all here: https://t.me/ironmanrecords

Tour Management Services – Cost effective Touring Solutions for Music, Film and TV

10 October 2025Mark

"Mark is the best tour manager I have worked with in the 50 years I have worked in the business - trustworthy, thorough and handles all challenges with professionalism I highly recommend him." - Peter Conway, Peter Conway Management Iron Man offers Tour Management Services for Music, Film, TV and Theatre and is fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance. I can handle requirements for crossing UK / EU Border post Brexit. I work in and out of Cardiff, Birmingham and London. I have an 8 Seat Volkswagen Transporter with Leisure Battery, Extra Power Sockets, and Night Heater. I have the option to add or remove seats for comfort…

In eternal loving memory of Risky Rich – 3rd / 4th October 2025 at Fox and Firkin, London

3 October 2025Mark

Two nights of Premium foul mouthed scumbag punk in eternal loving memory of the man, the van, the legend… Risky Rich. Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October 2025 at Fox and Firkin 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ. Richie….otherwise known as Risky… passed away in Lewisham hospital after going in for an operation. His contribution to the world of music will never be forgotten. He taught me a lot about music, touring and life. He introduced me to Post Regiment, and Morus, and many others….his positive attitude and endless enthusiasm for touring, music and bands was infectious. Richie would often say to me as the next band were setting up to…

Stephen Hodd – Live performance at Temperance, Leamington Spa, 27th July 2025.

7 August 2025Mark

Watch this Stephen Hodd performance from Temperance, Leamington Spa, Sunday 27th July 2025. The full performance was filmed and posted on YouTube. A big thank you to all Iron Man Records Patrons and to Adrian and all at Temperance who made this show possible. The first comment reads: "Authenticity at its finest, inspiring…" - Joe Lees https://youtu.be/LkWnjhZZo-Y Follow Stephen Hodd on Bandcamp https://stephenhodd.bandcamp.com/follow_me “A unique talent, closest comparison John Martyn… a confident delivery of great songs with a devil-may-care attitude.” Listen to the Stephen Hodd compilation "Songs from 2000 to 2023" for Iron Man Records friends and family on a secret Bandcamp link here. Stephen’s career has earned him support slots…

Stephen Hodd – Temperance, 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AF on Sunday 27th July 2025

18 July 2025Mark

“A unique talent, closest comparison John Martyn… a confident delivery of great songs with a devil-may-care attitude.” Listen to the Stephen Hodd Bandcamp compilation "Songs from 1999 to 2021" for Iron Man Records friends and family on a secret link here. Stephen Hodd - Sunday 27 July 2025 at Temperance, 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AF Venue Website: https://www.temperance.bar Doors open: 2pm for a Matinee Show - Free Entry 2 x 45 minute sets with the Music starting at 2.30pm There will be 50 seats available only, be sure to RSVP as soon as you can here:  www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-guitar-temperance-stephen-hodd-tickets-1434586319299   Venue is open from 9am – 7pm (Kitchen until 3pm) Bar until…

Watch Stephen Hodd – Thursday 19th June 2025 (Full Show) at Green Note, London

21 June 2025Mark

Green Note is a multiple award-winning live music venue and vegetarian café-bar, located in Camden Town, London. Stephen’s live shows are a testament to his artistry, seamlessly blending live looping, acoustic and electric guitars, and even samplers to create unforgettable performances. Stephen believes that words, when skilfully woven with music, hold the power to heal. Stephen explores the fertile ground between acoustic storytelling and raw, experimental sonic treatment. Stephen’s career has earned him support slots with such luminaries as Mark Knopfler, Bonnie Raitt, Damien Rice, Passenger, Mundy, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. “A unique talent, closest comparison John Martyn… a confident delivery of great songs with a devil-may-care attitude.” — Bandcamp fan…

Stephen Hodd – Thursday 19th June 2025 at Green Note, 106 Parkway, London, NW1 7AN

14 June 2025Mark

Green Note is a multiple award-winning live music venue and vegetarian café-bar, located in Camden Town, London (less than 5 mins walk from Camden Town tube station). Join us. If you are an Iron Man Records Patron get in touch and I will add you to the guestlist. “A unique talent, closest comparison John Martyn… a confident delivery of great songs with a devil-may-care attitude.” — Bandcamp fan review If you like Bon Iver, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, and John Martyn, (especially his guitar) you're good, Stephen’s work channels that raw energy, and the abandon of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Dirty Three, and Low. Stephen’s career has earned him support slots with…

Tour Management Services – Cost Effective Touring Solutions For Artists

20 May 2025Mark

"Mark is the best tour manager I have worked with in the 50 years I have worked in the business - trustworthy, thorough and handles all challenges with professionalism I highly recommend him." - Peter Conway, Peter Conway Management Iron Man offers Tour Management Services for Music, Film, TV and Theatre and is fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance. I work in and out of Cardiff, Birmingham and London. I have an 8 seat Volkswagen Transporter and I can add or remove seats as required. For touring artists that need a bigger vehicle I can hire a 9 seat or 17 seat Splitter Van that works within your…

Stephen Hodd – Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist returning through the darkest tunnels to find the light. Tour Dates 2025. Come and See.

8 May 2025Mark

“A unique talent, closest comparison John Martyn… a confident delivery of great songs with a devil-may-care attitude.” — Bandcamp fan review A Live Performance for a Friend by Stephen Hodd Imagine if your dreams had a soundtrack? If you could hear that abstract painting you love play for you? If the sea, the wind, the rain, the thunder, the lightning, the sunset could make music of their own? How would that be? What would they say? It's really just a Scots/Irish Artist with a guitar and a few effects pedals, but Stephen isn't just a singer/songwriter, though he's that too. There's a bit more to it, really. His voice and music…