Acoustic and Folk Music

Glasgow Gig Guide

Acoustic, Folk, Country, Americana and Blues music

Scotland's acoustic and folk music scene is flourishing and you can take your pick from any number of great acoustic gigs in Glasgow, where there is an evergrowing band of enthusiastic musicians producing some great Indie, Roots, Acoustic, Celtic, Americana, Bluegrass and Country music. Promoters are responding to enthusiastic fans by showcasing local talent and international acts are being enticed to perform gigs in their droves.

Celtic Connections brings a host of international performers to Scotland's largest Winter Music Festival
Update: Celtic Connections: Some programme changes
Celtic Connections Reviews 2010 Celtic Connections Festival Club

REVIEWS

Including:
Reviews Celtic Connections 2009
Martin Stephenson and the Daintees, at the Accies, Glasgow
CD Launch party
More reviews - Send any reviews to pat@glasgowwestend.co.uk

Glasgow Acoustic Music Gigs and Venues

The Partick Folk Club

St Peter's Church hall, Chancellor Street, Partick.
Last Friday of every month.

The growing popularity of acoustic music in Glasgow has given rise to some great entertainment at venues such as:

Open Stage/ Open Mic Sessions

Within the Glasgow music scene there is a healthy Open Stage element, which attracts many of the upcoming acoustic/folk musicians. There is a host of great venues such The Liquid Ship, The Butterfly and Pig, Rio's, OranMor and, over in the southside, Linen 1906, where you can turn up and contribute to the Open Mic entertainment.

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I'm writing from the Liquid Ship on Great Western Road. We have recently updated our website with more information about our music nights. Would it be possible to change the link you have for us on this site to the one above. Kind regards Lizzie Law

Lizzie Law | Mon Jan 25 2010

Press Release John Smith To Perform Scottish Date Classic Grand Glasgow 27th November 2008 Devon-born folk visionary John Smith has announced a forthcoming live performance at Glasgow’s Classic Grand on Thursday 27th November 2008- his only Scottish date on his current tour. Friend of Scotland’s own Travis and folk legend John Renbourn, Smith’s acclaim is rightly on the rise, with growing support from the UK music press. "John Smith continually swoons audiences with his own strain of nu-folk. It is only a matter of time before he is enormous." – NME With a repertoire combining haunting narratives, beguiling melodies and incredible vocals, John Smith has continued to amaze audiences UK-wide since his first sell-out release, 2006’s “The Fox and the Monk”, and is becoming recognised as one of British Folk's most exciting voices. Smith’s repertoire sweeps from tales of false messiahs to soaring love epics, and his diverse style of musical performance is totally unique, prompting both hushed appreciation and riotous standing ovations across the nation. Of playing to Scottish audiences, Smith declares “The Scots have an energy like no other audience. The reaction and attention of a Scottish audience really does wonders for my performance and enthusiasm for live gigging.” John’s passion for song and performance, teamed with wonderful material from his first two self-released albums, ensure that a night in his presence will truly be one to remember. Listings Info: John Smith with special guest Anna Meldrum Thursday 27th November 2008 Doors 8pm / Over 18s Only / £8 Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, G1 4QD, 0141 847 0504 Guest List / Enquiries: Ally Gray, The Classic Grand, 0141 847 0504 / ally@classicgrand.com Web Resources: John Smith: www.johnsmithjohnsmith.com www.myspace.com/johnacousticsmith Classic Grand: www.classicgrand.com TicketWeb: www.ticketweb.co.uk

Claire Innes | Fri Oct 24 2008

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