The forgotten life: Part 2: Working, not working, half working
First job: Working the Whisky line In the late 1970’s I worked on the line in the whisky bottling plant in Drumchapel; I got the job because my dad was the onsite plumber. For the first few weeks, as a soft man in a world of hard men, I had my life threatened daily. I […]
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Monday, April 7, 2014 | Filed under: Jim Byrne's forgotten life, Jim's Acoustic Music Blog, Memoir
Lyla Foy at Nice n Sleazy’s Glasgow March 2014. Review by Pauline Keightley
Lyla Foy at Nice n Sleazy’s Glasgow March 2014 Lyla took to the Nice N Sleazy stage after a fine set by Scottish duo Turtles, who have a strong front singer and play powerful electronic melodic post rock. Worth checking out. Lyla sang her memorable songs in her subtle haunting country voice, along with her backing […]
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Saturday, March 29, 2014 | Filed under: Music Reviews, Pauline Keightley
Dick Gaughan at Milngavie Folk Club, 22nd March, 2014, review by Pauline Keightley
Dick Gaughan Milngavie Folk Club 22nd March 2014 The folk club was busy for Gaughan’s return gig with both younger and older fans in the audience. Dick Gaughan is a Scottish traditional folk singer, guitarist and songwriter. He sings of Scottish heroes and of stories of our lost past. He has been playing the […]
Friday, March 28, 2014 | Filed under: Music Reviews, Pauline Keightley
The Muse at St Louis, Literature and Music, Glasgow: Lesley Riddoch 19th February
Lesley Riddoch discussing her book Blossom, What Scotland Needs to Flourish Wednesday 19th February 8 p.m. Host Linda Jackson Music from Jim Byrne St Louis Bar and Cafe, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD St Louis Website
Sunday, February 16, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Jim's Acoustic Music Blog
Mogwai: Concert Hall Celtic Connections 2014
When I arrived at the concert hall it was very unusual to see the place busy with thirty something rock and indie fans rather than the older audience that more often attend Celtic gigs. The air was full of anticipation as people waied for this iconic Glasgow band. This was a gig of two parts […]
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2014, Music Reviews, Pauline Keightley
Review: Live Music Glasgow – Burns Night Special at The Roxy171
Burns Night Special at The Roxy171 Martin Stephenson, Scott MacDonald, The Optimystics and Jim Byrne Scott MacDonald pulled together a great night at the Roxy 171 on Saturday 25th January, 2014. It was anything but a traditional Burns Night but I reckon the Bard would have enjoyed the party. Jim (that’s Jim Byrne) was up […]
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Thursday, January 30, 2014 | Filed under: Music Reviews
Celtic Connections 2014: Del Amitri Reunion Gig, The Glasgow Hydro – review P. Keightley
Del Amitri Reunion Gig review by Pauline Keightley After a twelve year break this reunion gig, by Del Amitir, one of Glasgow’s favourite bands, kicked off a twelve date tour. Celtic Connections’ biggest show so far – it attracted a crowd of over 8.000. It was also the first Celtic Connection gig to take place […]
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Celtic Connections 2014: Roaming Roots Revue – review by P. Keightley
Roaming Roots Review by Pauline Keightley I was at a Laurel Canyon concert Sunday, such great songs came out of this era – and this was all about the young people keeping the groove alive today…. The concert was a journey with through the California sounds of Laurel Canyon with some of the newer Scottish […]
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Monday, January 27, 2014 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2014, Music Reviews, Pauline Keightley
Gig by Jim Byrn eat The Roxy, Bearpit Brothers EP available now
Solo Gig: Roxi, 25th January 2014 I’m playing on the 25th of this month as ‘special guest’ of Martin Stephenson and Scott MacDonald in the Roxy, Great Western Road, Glasgow. It all kicks off at 8pm. I can’t wait to strap my guitar on and play some finger-pickin’ acoustic music again. It’s all go – for […]
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | Filed under: Jim's Acoustic Music Blog
Bearpit Brothers music: pre-order the CD: launch imminent
The release of the Bearpit Brothers 4 track EP is rushing towards us (23rd of November at The Glad Cafe). This is a music project I’m involved with with long-term friends and musicians Robert Ruthven and Lawrence Alexander (read more here). You can pre-order the CD before it’s release to get it before anyone else […]
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 | Filed under: Jim's Acoustic Music Blog
The Outside Track and Jim Byrne: Linlithgow Folk Festival 2013
Headline Concert – The Outside Track Support: Jim Byrne Saturday, 14th September, 2013 – The Academy Jim has often played at Linlithgow, on the Nora Devine Outside Stage and also at the Canal Festival. We’ve made many trips to Linlithgow and always have great fun. The people are warm-hearted, they love their music and audiences […]
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Monday, September 16, 2013 | Filed under: Music Reviews
Gig on Thursday evening Cotton Candy Music Club at The Dram, Woodlands Road, Glasgow
I’m playing a gig on Thursday (22nd August) at The Cotton Candy Music Club, in The Dram on Woodlands Road, Glasgow. I’ll be on the bill with Mark Copeland, Diane Jardine and Safetynett Flett. Big talents – I’m already a fan. More info. Bearpit Brothers get ready to bite I’ve been a bit quiet on […]
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | Filed under: Jim's Acoustic Music Blog
Nels Andrews – UK Tour April 2013
“Scrimshaw is a delightfully balanced, mysteriously beautiful experience that begs repeated play and yields continuous satisfaction.” NetRhythms “Scrimshaw is full of good music, deft singing and clever, original lyrics.” The Telegraph (4 Stars) NELS ANDREWS APRIL 2013 UK TOUR Accompanied by Brandon Seabrook on banjo and mandolin 25th April, Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo St Glasgow G2 […]
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | Filed under: Music
Gig: Jim Byrne at The Glad Cafe Sunday 28th April
Gig at Glad Cafe Sunday 28th April Having taken a break from gigging lately I was very pleased to be asked to play at the Americana night at the Glad Cafe on the South Side of Glasgow. Good things are being said about both the venue and the people who run it – so it […]
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Thursday, April 4, 2013 | Filed under: Jim's Acoustic Music Blog
