Venue The Barrel Organ
Before it became Subside Bar it was called The Dubliner, before that it was known as The Barrel Organ, home to Birmingham’s goth scene. On closer inspection its clientèle was usually made up of more of Birminghams alternative subcultures, including rockers, punks, psychobillies, crusties and towards the end, shoe-gazing indies.
In 1991 The Manic Street Preachers played an early gig here supported by The Cranberries for a bargain price of £4.00
The Barrel Organ was the location for a live album recorded in 1980 in conjunction with Brum Beat Magazine. "Live At The Barrel Organ" was issued on Big Bear Records (which was owned by local Jim Simpson). It featured Bright Eyes, Dansette Damage, The Lazers (featuring future chart star, T'Pau's Carol Decker), The Quads, Willy & The Poorboys, Rockers, Speed Limit, Mayday, Dangerous Girls, Playthings, Thrillers, Spoonful and Eclipse.
In 1991 The Manic Street Preachers played an early gig here supported by The Cranberries for a bargain price of £4.00
The Barrel Organ was the location for a live album recorded in 1980 in conjunction with Brum Beat Magazine. "Live At The Barrel Organ" was issued on Big Bear Records (which was owned by local Jim Simpson). It featured Bright Eyes, Dansette Damage, The Lazers (featuring future chart star, T'Pau's Carol Decker), The Quads, Willy & The Poorboys, Rockers, Speed Limit, Mayday, Dangerous Girls, Playthings, Thrillers, Spoonful and Eclipse.