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Henry's Blueshouse

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Henry's Blueshouse was a regular live music night that ran in Birmingham, England from 1968 to 1970, promoted by Jim Simpson through his Big Bear Music company.

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Henry's Blueshouse
Station Street, Birmingham Digbeth

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