that little place tucked away behind birmingham has some amazing bands that are completely under-rated. seems like some sort of new-wave brit-pop revival is going on down there after a recent visit. here are just a few:

The Lines
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=41998585

Ripchord
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=8105917

Bridge 55
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=37045929