Finally! Back in the groove with the gig guide, I definitely need more Monday's off work. Far more productive!
King Tut's Summer Night's begins this week, and with a great gig on every night in the legendary place, you might as well just bring a sleeping bag! I'll miss the first couple as I'm away to Latitude this weekend. Good times!
Tuesday 12th July
Grand Ole Opry - Rock's finest pairing in a long time, Mark Lanegan & Isobell Campbell will be a great live show. Tickets are £17.50, doors at 7:30pm.
Wednesday 13th July
The Captain's Rest - For Abel and Magic Daddy. Entry is free before 9pm, £2 afterwards. The early bird and all that...
Thursday 14th July
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut - First of the Summer Night's gigs, sees Sonny Marvello headline, with support from pop rockers The Dirty Demographic, Acutones and The Miss's. In the bar you can check out Jonathan Carr. Tickets are £6, doors at 8pm.
The Captain's Rest - Redwings play with support from Thula Borah and The Clock. Doors at 8pm, tickets are £3.
Stereo - Really gutted I can't make this gig, as it's my pick of the week. Beerjacket brings his acoustic styling, and RM Hubbbert joins him. Also on the bill is Michael Cassidy, who was kind enough to join me in the studio last Monday. Check out his Q&A here. Doors at 8pm, tickets at £5. Bargain!
Friday 15th July
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut - Second night of Summer Nights, Jumpersknee headline with support from UKReign, The Twist and Little Eskimo's. In the bar is The Rudiments. Doors at 8pm, tickets are £6.
The Common Rooms - If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home By Now are joined by Swan Lee for some gig fun.
Saturday 16th July
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut - You've got the jist of this now. Fresh from BBC Introducing stage at TITP, Bwani Junction headline, joined by Selective Service, Inner-Sight and The System. In the acoustic bar is Crayons. Tickets are £6, doors at 8pm.
Sunday 17th July
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut - This one is a good yin. Aerials Up headline and Where We Lay Our Heads, Blocherstra and Little Fire support. The acoustic bar will be graced by esperi. Tickets are £6, doors at 8pm.
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Monday, 11 July 2011
Sunday, 3 July 2011
What's On? - Monday 4th July - Sunday 10th July
Guys, I'm really sorry but for the second week in a row I'm letting you down on the 'What's On?' front. My excuse this week is that I start a new job tomorrow, and I need to get an early night. Excuses, excuses, I know, but fear not I have alternatives.
If you didn't already know, T In The Park, Scotland's biggest festival takes place over Friday to Sunday. Check out my preview of that here.
And if you aren't Balado bound through either choice or no ticket then there is plenty else on for you to check out. For this I divert you to the excellent blog Favourite Son and their 'This Week In Gigs', which is produced in tandem with Glasgow Podcart.
If you didn't already know, T In The Park, Scotland's biggest festival takes place over Friday to Sunday. Check out my preview of that here.
And if you aren't Balado bound through either choice or no ticket then there is plenty else on for you to check out. For this I divert you to the excellent blog Favourite Son and their 'This Week In Gigs', which is produced in tandem with Glasgow Podcart.
Monday, 27 June 2011
What's On? - Monday 27th June - Sunday 3rd July
Sunday, 19 June 2011
What's On? - Monday 20th June - Sunday 26th June
Time is of the essence tonight, so this week's 'What's On' guide may be short and sweet. If you know of any events coming up in the near future that you can't be bothered telling people about and want me to do your dirty work, then get in touch.
Tuesday 21st June
The Liquid Ship - Aerials Up
The Captain's Rest - If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now with support from Miss The Occupier and The Fnords. Entry is £3, doors at 8pm.
Wednesday 22nd June
Flat 0/1 - MILK returns featuring Cheesecake and John Knox Sex Club. Tickets are £3/£4, doors from 9pm.
The Captain's Rest - One of the pick of the week, Laki Mera play along with the wonderful Miaoux Miaoux and Kill The Waves. Tickets are £5, doors at 8pm.
Thursday 23rd June
The Captain's Rest - Alt Blues artist Dave Arcari is joined by Shambles Miller and Jim Bryne. Tickets are £5 and doors are at 8pm.
Clyde Auditorium - Seen Macca live? Well how about the only other living Beatle, Ringo Starr. Tickets are a heart stopping £61-£66, doors are at 7:30pm.
Friday 24th June
The Captain's Rest - With a second LP due out in September, Glasgow's own Wake The President are supported by Casual Sex and Post. Tickets are £6 and doors at 8pm.
Bloc - As part of Mix_Up_Mayhem, So Many Animal Calls, Kill The Waves (twice in the one gig guide!) and The Dirty Beggars all are playing. From 9pm.
Saturday 25th June
O2 Academy - Ryan Adams is supported by Jesse Malin as his European tour comes to Glasgow. Tickets are sold out, doors at 7pm.
Nice 'N' Sleazy - Fundraising event sees Strike The Colours and Sparrow And The Workshop. Tickets are £6.
Sunday 26th June
Oran Mor - What's better than a BBQ? A BBQ with lots of music! Expect to see Banjo Or Freakout, Vessels, Wet Paint, Gala Drop, Washington Irving, Top Dollar, Ryan Bisland, PAWS and Male Pattern Band.
Brel - The Little Kicks are supported by Alan McKim and Juan Pablo. Doors at 7pm.
The Captain's Rest - Girls Names and Water Wolves. Tickets are £4, doors at 8pm.
Tuesday 21st June
The Liquid Ship - Aerials Up
The Captain's Rest - If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now with support from Miss The Occupier and The Fnords. Entry is £3, doors at 8pm.
Wednesday 22nd June
Flat 0/1 - MILK returns featuring Cheesecake and John Knox Sex Club. Tickets are £3/£4, doors from 9pm.
The Captain's Rest - One of the pick of the week, Laki Mera play along with the wonderful Miaoux Miaoux and Kill The Waves. Tickets are £5, doors at 8pm.
Thursday 23rd June
The Captain's Rest - Alt Blues artist Dave Arcari is joined by Shambles Miller and Jim Bryne. Tickets are £5 and doors are at 8pm.
Clyde Auditorium - Seen Macca live? Well how about the only other living Beatle, Ringo Starr. Tickets are a heart stopping £61-£66, doors are at 7:30pm.
Friday 24th June
The Captain's Rest - With a second LP due out in September, Glasgow's own Wake The President are supported by Casual Sex and Post. Tickets are £6 and doors at 8pm.
Bloc - As part of Mix_Up_Mayhem, So Many Animal Calls, Kill The Waves (twice in the one gig guide!) and The Dirty Beggars all are playing. From 9pm.
Saturday 25th June
O2 Academy - Ryan Adams is supported by Jesse Malin as his European tour comes to Glasgow. Tickets are sold out, doors at 7pm.
Nice 'N' Sleazy - Fundraising event sees Strike The Colours and Sparrow And The Workshop. Tickets are £6.
Sunday 26th June
Oran Mor - What's better than a BBQ? A BBQ with lots of music! Expect to see Banjo Or Freakout, Vessels, Wet Paint, Gala Drop, Washington Irving, Top Dollar, Ryan Bisland, PAWS and Male Pattern Band.
Brel - The Little Kicks are supported by Alan McKim and Juan Pablo. Doors at 7pm.
The Captain's Rest - Girls Names and Water Wolves. Tickets are £4, doors at 8pm.
Monday, 13 June 2011
What's On? - Monday 13th June - Sunday 19th June
Another Monday off work, another chance to do the 'What's On' guide. There are some cracking gigs on this week, as usual too many to be able to afford to go to. Through in the West End of Glasgow, the aptly named West End Festival is still in full swing, I've selected my picks for the week, but head to the website for full listings.
Also in full swing is The Leith Festival. No listing from that here, but if your are in Edinburgh or fancy a day trip, check out the website for a guide to what's happening.
And quite excitingly outside Aviemore is The Insider Festival which is running from Friday 17th to Monday 20th June. Check the website for a full list of bands playing, but highlights include; Admiral Fallow, Let's Talk About Trees, Washington Irving and more!
Monday 13th June
The Rio Cafe - Having supported the likes of Crocodiles, Vivian Girls and Wavves, Schnapps play Glasgow. Entry is free, and doors are at 8:30pm. Part of West End Festival.
The Captain's Rest - Glasgow PodcArt present Jacob's Stories, who will have a new album out this year, and support comes from post rockers Midas Fall. Part of West End Festival.
The Old Hairdressers - Celebrating the release of their new album 'Mirror Mirror' Sons & Daughters are playing a set, with DJ support provided by JD Twitch and Paul Thomson (of Franz Ferdinand). Entry is free, doors at 8pm.
Tuesday 14th June
Classic Grand - With his new album Leisure Seizure out now, you can go and catch Tom Vek playing some electro beats from it. Support comes from the similarly styled Breton. Tickets are £15, doors are at 7:30pm.
Mono - Free gig time again from Mono, this week it is hosting Punch And The Apostles. Be there for 8pm.
Oran Mor - Folk singer/songwriter Alasdair Roberts heads up a bill which also features Robert Tannahill Collective and Beerjacket. Tickets are £10, doors at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Wednesday 15th June
The Captain's Rest - tUnE-yArDs a.k.a. Merrill Garbus are supported by Thousands who are signed on the Bella Union label. Tickets are £7 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Oran Mor - After dabbling with Cat's Eyes Faris returns to Glasgow with The Horrors. Expect their third album this summer, this is undoubtably the showcase gig of the festival. Tickets are £10 and doors are 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Thursday 16th June
The Wise Monkey - Up and coming Glasgow band The Fiction showcase their brand of alt rock. Entry is free and doors at 9pm. Part of West End Festival.
The Captain's Rest - If post rock, with a healthy dose of uplighting pop tittles you then go see Blue Sky Archives who will be supported by Matt Norris And The Moon, Reverieme and Mr Gavin McGinty. Tickets are £5. Part of West End Festival.
Slouch - Another album launch party, this time it's the turn of Lovers Turn To Monsters. Support from Where We Lay Our Heads and So Many Animal Calls. Entry is free.
Friday 17th June
The Captain's Rest - Glasgow's own Olympic Swimmers have supported Admiral Fallow in the past. They are joined by Rick Redbeard and Tesla Birds. One to see fo' so'! Tickets are £4 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Flying Duck - Happy Birthday to Aye Tunes. Want to give Jim a card in person? Then head along and also catch music from Black International, The Big Nowhere and Verse Metrics. Tickets are £3 and doors are at 8pm. You should go because it will be awesome.
Saturday 18th June
Oran Mor - Canadian independent musician Dan Mangan comes to town, with support from Three Blind Wolves. Tickets are £7, doors at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Sunday 19th June
Oran Mor - More famously known as Mull Historical Society, Colin MacIntyre has sinced released albums under his own name. A forthcoming album as well as plenty of hits will ensure perfect pop at this gig. Tickets are £13 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Ashton Lane - La Fete de la Musique - Running from Noon to 1am, in true French style, Ashton Lane becomes an open musical haven for all types of musicians and artists. All the bars have musicians playing throughout the day and the whole thing is free. Head down to hear Dirty Keys, Beerjacket and more! Part of West End Festival.
The Lismore - A truely fantastic lineup on offer at this gig. Andrew Lindsay & The Coat Hooks, Reverieme, Shambles Miller, Loch Awe, Where We Lay Our Heads and So Many Animal Calls are all performing for bloody free! All day event as part of West End Festival running from 2pm.
Also in full swing is The Leith Festival. No listing from that here, but if your are in Edinburgh or fancy a day trip, check out the website for a guide to what's happening.
And quite excitingly outside Aviemore is The Insider Festival which is running from Friday 17th to Monday 20th June. Check the website for a full list of bands playing, but highlights include; Admiral Fallow, Let's Talk About Trees, Washington Irving and more!
Monday 13th June
The Rio Cafe - Having supported the likes of Crocodiles, Vivian Girls and Wavves, Schnapps play Glasgow. Entry is free, and doors are at 8:30pm. Part of West End Festival.
The Captain's Rest - Glasgow PodcArt present Jacob's Stories, who will have a new album out this year, and support comes from post rockers Midas Fall. Part of West End Festival.
The Old Hairdressers - Celebrating the release of their new album 'Mirror Mirror' Sons & Daughters are playing a set, with DJ support provided by JD Twitch and Paul Thomson (of Franz Ferdinand). Entry is free, doors at 8pm.
Tuesday 14th June
Classic Grand - With his new album Leisure Seizure out now, you can go and catch Tom Vek playing some electro beats from it. Support comes from the similarly styled Breton. Tickets are £15, doors are at 7:30pm.
Mono - Free gig time again from Mono, this week it is hosting Punch And The Apostles. Be there for 8pm.
Oran Mor - Folk singer/songwriter Alasdair Roberts heads up a bill which also features Robert Tannahill Collective and Beerjacket. Tickets are £10, doors at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Wednesday 15th June
The Captain's Rest - tUnE-yArDs a.k.a. Merrill Garbus are supported by Thousands who are signed on the Bella Union label. Tickets are £7 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Oran Mor - After dabbling with Cat's Eyes Faris returns to Glasgow with The Horrors. Expect their third album this summer, this is undoubtably the showcase gig of the festival. Tickets are £10 and doors are 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Thursday 16th June
The Wise Monkey - Up and coming Glasgow band The Fiction showcase their brand of alt rock. Entry is free and doors at 9pm. Part of West End Festival.
The Captain's Rest - If post rock, with a healthy dose of uplighting pop tittles you then go see Blue Sky Archives who will be supported by Matt Norris And The Moon, Reverieme and Mr Gavin McGinty. Tickets are £5. Part of West End Festival.
Slouch - Another album launch party, this time it's the turn of Lovers Turn To Monsters. Support from Where We Lay Our Heads and So Many Animal Calls. Entry is free.
Friday 17th June
The Captain's Rest - Glasgow's own Olympic Swimmers have supported Admiral Fallow in the past. They are joined by Rick Redbeard and Tesla Birds. One to see fo' so'! Tickets are £4 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Flying Duck - Happy Birthday to Aye Tunes. Want to give Jim a card in person? Then head along and also catch music from Black International, The Big Nowhere and Verse Metrics. Tickets are £3 and doors are at 8pm. You should go because it will be awesome.
Saturday 18th June
Oran Mor - Canadian independent musician Dan Mangan comes to town, with support from Three Blind Wolves. Tickets are £7, doors at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Sunday 19th June
Oran Mor - More famously known as Mull Historical Society, Colin MacIntyre has sinced released albums under his own name. A forthcoming album as well as plenty of hits will ensure perfect pop at this gig. Tickets are £13 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Ashton Lane - La Fete de la Musique - Running from Noon to 1am, in true French style, Ashton Lane becomes an open musical haven for all types of musicians and artists. All the bars have musicians playing throughout the day and the whole thing is free. Head down to hear Dirty Keys, Beerjacket and more! Part of West End Festival.
The Lismore - A truely fantastic lineup on offer at this gig. Andrew Lindsay & The Coat Hooks, Reverieme, Shambles Miller, Loch Awe, Where We Lay Our Heads and So Many Animal Calls are all performing for bloody free! All day event as part of West End Festival running from 2pm.
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Saturday & Sunday at Doune The Rabbit Hole - What's On
Again, apologies for missing yesterday, but rather than sit in the house and do a 'What's On' guide, I went up to Doune and saw it myself. Read about Friday's highlights here. For a full guide of everything Doune The Rabbit Hole, head over to the officially official website. Otherwise, here's my picks for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday
Go have some fun and watch Glasgow's own, Fur Hood. They have keyboards, and make fun music and will be playing at about 13:30 in the Tweedledum Tent. At 15:00ish on The Jabberwocky Main Stage, Remember Remember are playing some electronica beats. Pretty sure I saw them supporting Hot Chip a while back, and from what I remember, it was darned good. After that, go get some grub/beer and then at 17:30 go check out folk singer Ally Kerr playing in the Tweedledee Yurt. Representing quite a coup for the organisers, legends that are BMX Bandits are playing at 21:00 ish on The Jackerwocky Main Stage. Check them out for '60's inspired guitar driven pop, and over twenty years of back catalouge to chose from. Another highlight, and another legendary band, The Vaselines follow on afterwards, ensuring that your Saturday night at Doune should be a great one.
Sunday
How about starting your day with a nice quiet reading courtesy of James Yorkston, who will be reading his new book The Touring Diaries Of A Scottish Gent in the Tweedledum Tent at 13:00. Later on in the afternoon, check out alt/pysch band The Junipers who have some pretty good tunes. They sound a wee bit like MGMT for reference, and are playing the Tweedledee Yurt at 15:00. Liked James Yorkston's story? Well go see him strum his guitar with some folk/blues in the Tweedledee Yurt at 18:00. After that, check out RM Hubbert who will be playing songs from his debut solo album, First & Last, at The Mad Hatter's Saloon at 19:15. Great chance to see a wonderful artist, performing in a laid back and small arena. End your night and your festival by seeing one of the best Beatles tribute bands about. Them Beatles bring the hits of the fab four to life at 23:00 on The Jabberwocky Main Stage.
Saturday
Go have some fun and watch Glasgow's own, Fur Hood. They have keyboards, and make fun music and will be playing at about 13:30 in the Tweedledum Tent. At 15:00ish on The Jabberwocky Main Stage, Remember Remember are playing some electronica beats. Pretty sure I saw them supporting Hot Chip a while back, and from what I remember, it was darned good. After that, go get some grub/beer and then at 17:30 go check out folk singer Ally Kerr playing in the Tweedledee Yurt. Representing quite a coup for the organisers, legends that are BMX Bandits are playing at 21:00 ish on The Jackerwocky Main Stage. Check them out for '60's inspired guitar driven pop, and over twenty years of back catalouge to chose from. Another highlight, and another legendary band, The Vaselines follow on afterwards, ensuring that your Saturday night at Doune should be a great one.
Sunday
How about starting your day with a nice quiet reading courtesy of James Yorkston, who will be reading his new book The Touring Diaries Of A Scottish Gent in the Tweedledum Tent at 13:00. Later on in the afternoon, check out alt/pysch band The Junipers who have some pretty good tunes. They sound a wee bit like MGMT for reference, and are playing the Tweedledee Yurt at 15:00. Liked James Yorkston's story? Well go see him strum his guitar with some folk/blues in the Tweedledee Yurt at 18:00. After that, check out RM Hubbert who will be playing songs from his debut solo album, First & Last, at The Mad Hatter's Saloon at 19:15. Great chance to see a wonderful artist, performing in a laid back and small arena. End your night and your festival by seeing one of the best Beatles tribute bands about. Them Beatles bring the hits of the fab four to life at 23:00 on The Jabberwocky Main Stage.
Saturday & Sunday at Rockness - What's On
Firstly, let me offer my apologies for missing yesterday. I was pre-occupied stoating about Doune The Rabbit Hole. You can read a wee review of that here, and check out what's on here.
So if you were there yesterday, you could have seen Kasabian playing songs from their forthcoming album, Two Door Cinema Club, and much much more. For the full line up, plus other information, head over to the Rockness official website. Otherwise, here's my pick of what's on, over the next two days.
Saturday
On the main stage today, Norn' Ireland lads The Japanese Popstars kick things off with their brand of dance/electronic foot stomping tunes at round about 14:15. Other than them, my only other tip would be the completely unmissable Chemical Brothers who always know how to start, and end a massive party rave. With tunes like Hey Boy, Hey Girl, The Golden Path and Push The Button, this is one headline act you shouldn't miss.
The majority of my selections are playing the Goldenvoice stage. Indie rockers Dog Is Dead have featured in Skins before. Catch them for the brilliant Glockenspiel Song. A bit later on, head along to see Chapel Club from London, who will be playing tracks from the excellent debut album Palace. Stick around for Edinburgh band Broken Records who will chill things out a bit with their atmospheric indie/folk stylings. Compared to the Arcade Fire, they are worth a listen. Next up are the wonderful Sons And Daughters who will be debuting tracks from their new album Mirror Mirror which is released on Monday.
The next two bands on this stage are my absolute must see bands of the day. First up is Bombay Bicycle Club who will be guaranteed to have you whistling, singing, dancing and generally enjoying yourself. Highlight is bound to be the excellent Always Like This, which if this doesn't leave a smile on your face, then you should just go home and give me your ticket! Following on from them is Selkirk's finest, Frightened Rabbit. Words cannot describe how much I love this band, go and see them and you will too. Edgy, infectious indie rock, with typically honest Glaswegian lyrics, you'd be a cunt to miss them. Standout track is The Modern Leper. And lastly on the Goldenvoice stage is indie kings, The Cribs. If your more a rocker than a raver, then stay and see the Jarman brothers churn out the hits.
Or if dub-step/electronica is more your style then head to the Rock N Roll Circus stage for headliner Jamie Woon. Highlight will no doubt be Lady Luck.
Sunday
Hungover? Well you've got a wee bit of a lie in before you have to make your way along to the main stage for Glasgow's The Twilight Sad. An audible onslaught to your ears, (in a good way), they will wake you up and get you set for the day. Later on, check out American indie rockers We Are Scientists. Their output has waned over the years, but festival highlights, 'It's A Hit', 'Nobody Move, Nobody Get's Hurt' and 'The Great Escape' will be worth seeing. Bringing their new album EUPRHORIA /// HEARTBREAK \\\ to the festival circuit, Glasvegas are on before Paulo Nutini. Make sure you leave afterwards, or your ears might not forgive you.
On the Goldenvoice stage today, my pick is Simian Mobile Disco playing their best tracks and DJ set live.
Elsewhere, Glasgow's own Sparrow And The Workshop are playing on the Rock N Roll Circus stage. Check them out for some harmonic indie rock mashed with FX pedals in the style of Talking Heads.
Pick for the day, other than The Twilight Sad, is Jamie xx of The xx fame. Bringing his minimalistic re-mixes to Dorres, and playing a live set on the Sub Club Sound System stage, this will be a perfect chilled out end to the day and the festival.
So if you were there yesterday, you could have seen Kasabian playing songs from their forthcoming album, Two Door Cinema Club, and much much more. For the full line up, plus other information, head over to the Rockness official website. Otherwise, here's my pick of what's on, over the next two days.
Saturday
On the main stage today, Norn' Ireland lads The Japanese Popstars kick things off with their brand of dance/electronic foot stomping tunes at round about 14:15. Other than them, my only other tip would be the completely unmissable Chemical Brothers who always know how to start, and end a massive party rave. With tunes like Hey Boy, Hey Girl, The Golden Path and Push The Button, this is one headline act you shouldn't miss.
The majority of my selections are playing the Goldenvoice stage. Indie rockers Dog Is Dead have featured in Skins before. Catch them for the brilliant Glockenspiel Song. A bit later on, head along to see Chapel Club from London, who will be playing tracks from the excellent debut album Palace. Stick around for Edinburgh band Broken Records who will chill things out a bit with their atmospheric indie/folk stylings. Compared to the Arcade Fire, they are worth a listen. Next up are the wonderful Sons And Daughters who will be debuting tracks from their new album Mirror Mirror which is released on Monday.
The next two bands on this stage are my absolute must see bands of the day. First up is Bombay Bicycle Club who will be guaranteed to have you whistling, singing, dancing and generally enjoying yourself. Highlight is bound to be the excellent Always Like This, which if this doesn't leave a smile on your face, then you should just go home and give me your ticket! Following on from them is Selkirk's finest, Frightened Rabbit. Words cannot describe how much I love this band, go and see them and you will too. Edgy, infectious indie rock, with typically honest Glaswegian lyrics, you'd be a cunt to miss them. Standout track is The Modern Leper. And lastly on the Goldenvoice stage is indie kings, The Cribs. If your more a rocker than a raver, then stay and see the Jarman brothers churn out the hits.
Or if dub-step/electronica is more your style then head to the Rock N Roll Circus stage for headliner Jamie Woon. Highlight will no doubt be Lady Luck.
Sunday
Hungover? Well you've got a wee bit of a lie in before you have to make your way along to the main stage for Glasgow's The Twilight Sad. An audible onslaught to your ears, (in a good way), they will wake you up and get you set for the day. Later on, check out American indie rockers We Are Scientists. Their output has waned over the years, but festival highlights, 'It's A Hit', 'Nobody Move, Nobody Get's Hurt' and 'The Great Escape' will be worth seeing. Bringing their new album EUPRHORIA /// HEARTBREAK \\\ to the festival circuit, Glasvegas are on before Paulo Nutini. Make sure you leave afterwards, or your ears might not forgive you.
On the Goldenvoice stage today, my pick is Simian Mobile Disco playing their best tracks and DJ set live.
Elsewhere, Glasgow's own Sparrow And The Workshop are playing on the Rock N Roll Circus stage. Check them out for some harmonic indie rock mashed with FX pedals in the style of Talking Heads.
Pick for the day, other than The Twilight Sad, is Jamie xx of The xx fame. Bringing his minimalistic re-mixes to Dorres, and playing a live set on the Sub Club Sound System stage, this will be a perfect chilled out end to the day and the festival.
Monday, 6 June 2011
What's On?
My car broke down this morning, which means I have the day off work. That's handy because otherwise I wouldn't have had time to do a 'What's On' post this week.
Festival season is well and truly upon us, with this weekend alone hosting Doune The Rabbit Hole and Rockness. Head over to both those websites for more information, and I'll try and do a preview on both sometime mid-week.
Also happening this week is Go North in Inverness, which sees performances from a whole host of Scottish talent, including Bwani Junction, PAWS, Mitchell Museum and more. As this event is hosted in Inverness, I'm not going to list everything that's happening, so if you are going or are interested, please see the Go North website (above) for more details.
And through in old Reekie, the Leith Festival starts on Friday, running until 19th June. Again, as this is outwith Glasgow and West of Scotland, please direct yourself directly to the Leith Festival website for more information.
The West End Festival continues this week as well, with some tasty gigs spread across the West End of Glasgow as well.
So without further ado, here's What's On this week:
Monday 6th June
The Captain's Rest - Straddling genres like they were thorough bred horses, Matthew Dear is the brains behind False and Jabberjaw. Tickets are £9, doors are at 7pm
Mono - Tight for cash? Never fear, head to Mono for Sad City, which is absolutely blinking free! Doors at 8pm
Pivo Pivo - Having recently played Peenko's Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Daniel G. Harmann plays Pivo Pivo with Adam Stafford and Esperi. Entry is free, doors at 8pm.
Tuesday 7th June
The Arches - Words cannot describe how much I want to go to this gig. Battles are supported by Thank You. Also if you are free during the day, head down to Monorail, where the band will be signing copies of their new album Gloss Drop. Get me a copy if you're there. Tickets for the gig are £15.50, doors are at 8pm.
Buff Club - Hot of their set at yesterday's West End Festival Sunday, A Band Called Quinn play in Buff to launch their new single Wolf Cries Boy. Entry is free, doors at 8pm(?)
Brel - Head to Ashton Lane for some folky/poppy/rocky sounds from Stu Goodall Band. Entry is free, doors at 7:30pm.
The Ship - Barrhead's own The Love Spells play as part of the West End Festival alongside Kate Dunn And The Redundants, Shambles Miller, Sweethearts Of The Radio. Entry is free, doors at 9pm.
Wednesday 8th June
Bloc - Cities And Skylines play along with Wrote The Author, Colin Hunter and Orchestrarara in support of Mary's Meals. Entry is free, doors at 9pm
Flat 0/1 - Milk plays host to Edinburgh band Bwani Junction, and Other People. That's the band Other People, although I'm sure there will be other people there too. Tickets are £3/£4 and doors are at 9pm.
Nice 'N' Sleazy - London band Cats Cats Cats support Thomas Tantrum. Tickets £tbc, doors at 7pm.
O2 Academy - US rockers Korn come to Glasgow. If nu-metal is your vibe then head along. Support from Yashin and Stillwell. Tickets are £27, doors at 7pm.
Thursday 9th June
The Arches - Prepare for the electric sounds of Ladytron, who are supported by Scotland's own Let's Talk About Trees a side project of John Knox Sex Club and Washington Irving. Tickets are £17.50, doors are at 7:30pm.
SECC - Someone must have shouted "hair rock, assemble!" Ron Burgendy style for this one. Journey, Foreigner and Styx unite. Tickets are £40, doors are 7pm.
Friday 10th June
The Captain's Rest - Communion label presents To Kill A King supported by Glasgow's own Sunshine Social, Crow Road and Yonderboy . Tickets are £5 and doors are at 7pm.
The Arches - Mono are a shoegazing Japanese Band. You can watch them watch their shoes. Tickets £12.50 doors at 7:30pm.
SECC - Rocket man himself Elton John brings his show to the SECC. Tickets range from £32-65 (!) doors are at 8pm.
Saturday 11th June
The Captain's Rest - Former Nine Black Alps member Martin Cohen's new project Milk Maid is due an album out soon on the Fat Cat label. With swooning melodies and distorted guitars this is definitely one to try and catch. Support from Robin Adams and She's Hit. Tickets are £5, doors are at 7pm.
The Arches - The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are supported by Glasgow's Wake The President. Tickets are £12.50, doors at 7pm.
Sunday 12th June
Box - Catch Culann, Plastic Animals who I've played on the show before, Quinny and Logan La La Land. Entry is free, and doors are at 8pm.
Nice 'N' Sleazy - If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now are playing Nice 'N' Sleazy, however I'm not sure I'd want to live there. Black Jash are also playing and giving away lots of tapes apparently. Tickets are £tbc and doors are at 1:30pm.
Festival season is well and truly upon us, with this weekend alone hosting Doune The Rabbit Hole and Rockness. Head over to both those websites for more information, and I'll try and do a preview on both sometime mid-week.
Also happening this week is Go North in Inverness, which sees performances from a whole host of Scottish talent, including Bwani Junction, PAWS, Mitchell Museum and more. As this event is hosted in Inverness, I'm not going to list everything that's happening, so if you are going or are interested, please see the Go North website (above) for more details.
And through in old Reekie, the Leith Festival starts on Friday, running until 19th June. Again, as this is outwith Glasgow and West of Scotland, please direct yourself directly to the Leith Festival website for more information.
The West End Festival continues this week as well, with some tasty gigs spread across the West End of Glasgow as well.
So without further ado, here's What's On this week:
Monday 6th June
The Captain's Rest - Straddling genres like they were thorough bred horses, Matthew Dear is the brains behind False and Jabberjaw. Tickets are £9, doors are at 7pm
Mono - Tight for cash? Never fear, head to Mono for Sad City, which is absolutely blinking free! Doors at 8pm
Pivo Pivo - Having recently played Peenko's Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Daniel G. Harmann plays Pivo Pivo with Adam Stafford and Esperi. Entry is free, doors at 8pm.
Tuesday 7th June
The Arches - Words cannot describe how much I want to go to this gig. Battles are supported by Thank You. Also if you are free during the day, head down to Monorail, where the band will be signing copies of their new album Gloss Drop. Get me a copy if you're there. Tickets for the gig are £15.50, doors are at 8pm.
Buff Club - Hot of their set at yesterday's West End Festival Sunday, A Band Called Quinn play in Buff to launch their new single Wolf Cries Boy. Entry is free, doors at 8pm(?)
Brel - Head to Ashton Lane for some folky/poppy/rocky sounds from Stu Goodall Band. Entry is free, doors at 7:30pm.
The Ship - Barrhead's own The Love Spells play as part of the West End Festival alongside Kate Dunn And The Redundants, Shambles Miller, Sweethearts Of The Radio. Entry is free, doors at 9pm.
Wednesday 8th June
Bloc - Cities And Skylines play along with Wrote The Author, Colin Hunter and Orchestrarara in support of Mary's Meals. Entry is free, doors at 9pm
Flat 0/1 - Milk plays host to Edinburgh band Bwani Junction, and Other People. That's the band Other People, although I'm sure there will be other people there too. Tickets are £3/£4 and doors are at 9pm.
Nice 'N' Sleazy - London band Cats Cats Cats support Thomas Tantrum. Tickets £tbc, doors at 7pm.
O2 Academy - US rockers Korn come to Glasgow. If nu-metal is your vibe then head along. Support from Yashin and Stillwell. Tickets are £27, doors at 7pm.
Thursday 9th June
The Arches - Prepare for the electric sounds of Ladytron, who are supported by Scotland's own Let's Talk About Trees a side project of John Knox Sex Club and Washington Irving. Tickets are £17.50, doors are at 7:30pm.
SECC - Someone must have shouted "hair rock, assemble!" Ron Burgendy style for this one. Journey, Foreigner and Styx unite. Tickets are £40, doors are 7pm.
Friday 10th June
The Captain's Rest - Communion label presents To Kill A King supported by Glasgow's own Sunshine Social, Crow Road and Yonderboy . Tickets are £5 and doors are at 7pm.
The Arches - Mono are a shoegazing Japanese Band. You can watch them watch their shoes. Tickets £12.50 doors at 7:30pm.
SECC - Rocket man himself Elton John brings his show to the SECC. Tickets range from £32-65 (!) doors are at 8pm.
Saturday 11th June
The Captain's Rest - Former Nine Black Alps member Martin Cohen's new project Milk Maid is due an album out soon on the Fat Cat label. With swooning melodies and distorted guitars this is definitely one to try and catch. Support from Robin Adams and She's Hit. Tickets are £5, doors are at 7pm.
The Arches - The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are supported by Glasgow's Wake The President. Tickets are £12.50, doors at 7pm.
Sunday 12th June
Box - Catch Culann, Plastic Animals who I've played on the show before, Quinny and Logan La La Land. Entry is free, and doors are at 8pm.
Nice 'N' Sleazy - If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now are playing Nice 'N' Sleazy, however I'm not sure I'd want to live there. Black Jash are also playing and giving away lots of tapes apparently. Tickets are £tbc and doors are at 1:30pm.
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