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Ruts DC will perform at HMV Empire Coventry to celebrate 50 years of Ruts music, showcasing their unique blend of punk, reggae, and rock. The concert will feature special guests and highlight the band's enduring legacy, which has evolved since their formation in 1977. This event marks a significant milestone in the band's history.
RUTS DC present 50 years of RUTS Music (1977-2027)
THE RUTS
+ special guests
In 1977, The Ruts emerged from London with a sound unlike anybody else around them - the raw urgency of punk colliding with reggae, dub and rock, driven by formidable musicianship and a fierce sense of purpose. With Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings, The Ruts created a body of music whose power has endured far beyond its original moment.
After losing Malcolm Owen in 1980, the remaining members chose integrity over nostalgia by re-inventing themselves as Ruts DC, eventually losing Paul Fox in 2007. Ruts DC remain a living, evolving band to this day.
But the time has come to celebrate the whole story. This tour is about taking the music that exploded out of a movement and bringing it onto a stage in 2027 with all its urgency and relevance intact. Music made across five decades - from the albums The Crack and Grin & Bear It, through Animal Now, Rhythm Collision, Music Must Destroy, and Counterculture? with the classic singles In A Rut. Babylon's Burning. Something That I Said. Jah War. Staring At The Rude Boys. West One (Shine On Me) and more.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
This event is for over 18s only - No refunds will be issued for under 18s
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Ruts DC Presents The Ruts takes place on Saturday, 30 October 2027 at 19:00.
Ruts DC Presents The Ruts is held at hmv Empire in Coventry (22 Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LF).
Tickets for Ruts DC Presents The Ruts are priced at £27.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of hmv Empire can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
The Ruts is performing at Ruts DC Presents The Ruts.
Tickets for Ruts DC Presents The Ruts can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Line-upThe Ruts
The Ruts were a Punk Rock band from London, UK of the late 70s, early 80s. Combining straightforward beefy Punk tracks, such as Babylon is Burning and In A Rut with Dub Reggae classics like Give Youth A Chance and Jah War, they were most similar to The Clash in terms of stance and influence, walking the walk and talking the talk. After meeting at the Deeply Vale Free Festival, The Ruts were formed on 18 August ]1977, the band consisted of Malcolm Owen (vocals), Paul Fox (guitar), John "Segs" Jennings (bass) and Dave Ruffy (drums).
View full profileAbout this event
Ruts DC will perform at HMV Empire Coventry to celebrate 50 years of Ruts music, showcasing their unique blend of punk, reggae, and rock. The concert will feature special guests and highlight the band's enduring legacy, which has evolved since their formation in 1977. This event marks a significant milestone in the band's history.
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RUTS DC present 50 years of RUTS Music (1977-2027)
THE RUTS
+ special guests
In 1977, The Ruts emerged from London with a sound unlike anybody else around them - the raw urgency of punk colliding with reggae, dub and rock, driven by formidable musicianship and a fierce sense of purpose. With Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings, The Ruts created a body of music whose power has endured far beyond its original moment.
After losing Malcolm Owen in 1980, the remaining members chose integrity over nostalgia by re-inventing themselves as Ruts DC, eventually losing Paul Fox in 2007. Ruts DC remain a living, evolving band to this day.
But the time has come to celebrate the whole story. This tour is about taking the music that exploded out of a movement and bringing it onto a stage in 2027 with all its urgency and relevance intact. Music made across five decades - from the albums The Crack and Grin & Bear It, through Animal Now, Rhythm Collision, Music Must Destroy, and Counterculture? with the classic singles In A Rut. Babylon's Burning. Something That I Said. Jah War. Staring At The Rude Boys. West One (Shine On Me) and more.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
This event is for over 18s only - No refunds will be issued for under 18s
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of hmv Empire. Searching near 22 Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LF; check-in Saturday, 30 October 2027.
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Wherehmv Empire
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Ruts DC Presents The Ruts?
Ruts DC Presents The Ruts takes place on Saturday, 30 October 2027 at 19:00.
Where is Ruts DC Presents The Ruts taking place?
Ruts DC Presents The Ruts is held at hmv Empire in Coventry (22 Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LF).
How much are tickets for Ruts DC Presents The Ruts?
Tickets for Ruts DC Presents The Ruts are priced at £27.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Is there anywhere to stay near Ruts DC Presents The Ruts?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of hmv Empire can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Ruts DC Presents The Ruts?
The Ruts is performing at Ruts DC Presents The Ruts.
How do I get tickets for Ruts DC Presents The Ruts?
Tickets for Ruts DC Presents The Ruts can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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