Gig Guide plus Club Events.

Glasgow Gig Guide plus Club Events

Glasgow, Unesco City of Music, is unsurpassed for its abundance of concerts, gigs and festivals. Whether your preference is Blues, Jazz, Trad, Folk, Americana, Pop or Classical – you’ll find something to suit your taste.

With everything from major concerts with international stars to intimate gigs with talented local musicians, Glasgow is heaving with music for you to enjoy.

Also step out and enjoy yourself at Glasgow’s Club Scene – at regular venues, fundraisers, party nights and local events.

Flint and Pitch: Reclaim this Script, Paisley Arts Centre,18 October, 2017

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Wednesday, 18 October, 2017 – 7.30 p.m. Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ An evening of spoken word, music and provocations, in association with the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Flint & Pitch brings together 5 diverse acts to creatively respond to the theme ‘Reclaim This Script.’ Can ‘reclaiming’ slurs bring empowerment? […]

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Dancing in the Dark, OranMor, Launch single SMHAFF 2017

danceSing in the dark live : an evening of entertainment at Oran Mor Sun 8th Oct at 7:30pm – Sun 8th Oct at 11:00pm Òran Mór, Top of Byres Road, G12 Launch of the official charity single for SAMH (Scottish Association of Mental Health) Dancing In The Dark, with Greig Taylor and the danceSing Choir. […]

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Bob Leslie CD Launch, Admiral Bar Glasgow, 19 October, 2017

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Launch concert for “Land and Sea” CD, featuring Bob Leslie with Avril Cleland, Kate Kramer, and Wendy Weatherby. Admission by voluntary donation on the night. Admiral Bar 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA Event on Facebook

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Thursday, September 28, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events

Danny Kyle Open Stage, Closing date for applications 30 September, 2017

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Interested in playing on stage? Download an application form and return it befor 30 September, 2017 Danny Kyle Open Stage 2017: Application Form (pdf) The Danny Kyle Open Stage is broadcast live every day on Celtic Music Radio 95FM and on www.celticmusicradio.net In celebration of Paisley music legend Danny Kyle, the Open Stage made famous by […]

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The Young ‘Uns, OranMor, 6 October, 2017

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6 October, 2017 – The Venue at OranMor Teesside’s triumphant trio The Young’uns, current holders of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards coveted “Best Group” title two years running, have proved themselves a unique proposition – writing and performing a cappella or subtly accompanied songs that tell it how it is alongside traditional songs from their […]

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Open Mic, Bag o’ Nails, Partick – with Crawford Smith, Thursdays.

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Open Mic & Jam Session. Every Thursday night at Bag O Nails, 165 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow  G11 6AA>   8.30pm till midnight.   Hosted by Crawford Smith   All performers and music lovers welcome, house guitar, full drum kit and good vibes provided!   Open Mic Nights, Glasgow    

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New Season’s Listings Launched at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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(The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland launches a new season of performance with BA Acting students, who star in this year’s festive show, The Jungle Book. From left: Kyle Gardiner, Edward Soper, Caroline Denis, Amy Kennedy and Titana Muthui. Pic copyright: RCS/Julie Howden) Autumn / Winter 2017 Drama, Opera, Music And Festive Family Fun: It’s A […]

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Dance with Shona, Fundraiser, Whiteinch Community Centre, 21 October, 2017

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In support of mental health awareness 8 p.m. until midnight Saturday, 21 October, 2017 Dance to Paul Taylor (Infinity Parade). Listen to Jim Byrne and Eddie Reid who will lead us in singing the lovely Butterfly song in Shona’s memory Raising awareness for the mental health of our young people. Suggested donation £5. Donated funds […]

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Filth Spector, Fox Star Records, The Tron, 1 September, 2017

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Filth Spector are a high octane psych power trio that specialise in public displays of careless energy, in the pursuit of psycho sonic disonance. Special guests are the Sitar and Tablas duo of Robbie Wilson and Alan fl Sal known as ‘The mad peyote and the interstellar raga machine’ The Tron, 1 September, 2017  8 […]

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Dave Arcari album launch – Live At Memorial Hall

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Jim and I had a brilliant time this evening (Thursday, 24 August, 2017) at the Scottish Music Centre for the media launch of Dave Arcari’s new album ‘Live at Memorial Hall’. Sponsored by Glengoyne Distillery, it was a very enjoyable event with delicious nibbles served along with nips of Glengoyne and kilt lifters, Glengoyne, Drambuie […]

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Thursday, August 24, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music Reviews

Bridge Music Jazz Quintet with Luca Manning, The Swing, Friday 25 August 2017

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Jazz series promoted by promotion body Bridge Music featuring UK and international touring bands and original music from Scottish based jazz ensembles. Jazz vocalist Luca Manning made his debut at the 2015 Glasgow Jazz Festival and  is inspired by a wide range of artists from singers such as: Betty Carter and Mark Murphy to instrumental […]

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Southside Soul, Pollok Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 26 August, 2017

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‘We are in for a treat this month with Guest Selectors Chris Wardle and Loraine Williams . Chris is know for travelling for miles to various soul clubs in Scotland and England and is a regular at Southside Soul. As is Loraine who originally came to dance at the club and then started appearing behind […]

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Songwriter Circle, Broadcast, 20 August, 2017

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Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG Sunday, 20 August, 2017  7.30 p.m. Following sold out shows at The Hug N Pint and Glad Cafe. The songwriter circle that is Panic Anchor, Katee Kross and Mick Hargan bring their show to Broadcast before heading out on a U.K. And Irish tour Opening the Show will […]

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events

Soup Worx Vol2: Soul Food, The Record Factory, Fundraiser for Drumchapel Food Bank, 27 August, 2017

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Drumchapel Food Bank X The Record Factory presents – Soup Worx Vol2: Soul Food. The Record Factory, 17 Byres Road, Glasgow G11 5RD An all day party packed to the brim with Soul, Funk, Disco, Breaks and good food! We have some of Glasgow’s finest up and coming DJ’s playing alongside the legends of the […]

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Sweetheart Revue, Album Launch presented by Fox Star Records, The Tron, 29 September, 2017

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Fox Star Records are very proud to be releasing the amazing debut album by ‘The Sweetheart Revue’. With an emphasis on harmony, melody and songs that tells stories, Gerard Sampaio credits Wilco and Lambchop as influences but also the beautiful mellow side of country music. A few years ago Hollywood came a calling when their […]

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Open Mic, Sundays, The Old Toll Bar Glasgow

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Sunday afternoon Open Mic at The old toll bar Glasgow! NOW ON FROM 3pm ’til 7pm! All performers and music lovers welcome. House guitar, a free drink for the players and good vibes provided! Get involved in our new sunday afternoon open mic at this beautiful and recently restored bar on Paisley Road West. featured […]

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Dave Arcari, Album launch, Broadcast, Glasgow 1 September, 2017

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ALT.blues troubadour Dave Arcari launches his new album ‘Live at Memorial Hall’ at this special hometown show. Special guest is Lucy Zirins. Don’t miss this show!! 1 September, 2017 – 7 p.m. Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG Find tickets Event on Facebook

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Andrew Robert Eustace Band, Cottiers, 14 September, 2017

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14 Sep 2017 – 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU 0141 357 5825 www.cottiers.com/ Tickets £11.50 (ticket price incl. £1.50 ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Andrew Robert Eustace spent 2016 raising his profile as […]

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Stephen Solo – Pii2 album: review by Stephen Watt

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“You’re a heat-seeking missile on my tail”, sings Stephen Solo aka Stephen Farrell on his track ‘Slipstream’, taken from his latest album ‘Pii2’ – the follow-up to last year’s ‘Pii’ album. With such aberrant, but entirely rewarding, lines and quirks throughout the former Sonny Marvello songwriter’s record, this is an avant-garde album which returns the […]

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Stephen Watt, Poet.

Kossof … the band plays on, Cottiers, 7 September, 2017

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7 September, 2017 – 7:15 pm – 10:45 pm Cottiers Theatre, 93 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Tickets £17.50 Advance/£20 on the Door (Ticket Price inc. ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought in person or bought on the day) Doors 7.15pm  Show starts 8.15pm […]

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Michael Simons, 40 years too late, blues, folk and beyond at The Blether Cafe, Glasgow 13 August, 2017

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An informal Sunday afternoon concert featuring the acoustic guitaristry of Michael Simons and Tim Black.Their eclectic repertoire ranges from the music of Robert Johnston through to Ry Cooder and Bob Dylan and touching on many points in between….Blues,Folk and Beyond ! The blether cafe is a brilliant wee Southside cafe…seats are limited to about 30 […]

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Merchant City Festival: Fox Star at The Tron Live Stage, 29 July, 2017

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The Tron Live Music Stage in association with Fox Star Records Saturday 29 July, 2017 at 12 noon – 8 p.m. Outside live music stage on the corner of Trongate & Chisholm Street at The Tron – with 20 acts over 4 days, Peroni bar & pop up street food BBQ Performers 12.00 Natalie Clark […]

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Dove Tales, Wednesday 26 July, 2017, Scotia Bar

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  Come and meet Dove Tales at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 26th July at the Scotia Bar, 112 – 114 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4LW They will be talking about their aims and activities and about how they organise themselves as a charity. They are interested in hearing  your thoughts and ideas. The evening will also feature […]

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Raging Twilight Album Launch 7July, 2017 – Review by Paul Kerr, Blabber ‘n’ Smoke

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‘Jack Law and his henchmen turned in a fine performance to a capacity crowd in the Southside’s Glad Cafe last Friday as they presented their first album to the public. The album, reviewed here, is a fine collection of songs with a definite American bent with many of Law’s lyrics inspired by recent trips to […]

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Sunday, July 23, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music Reviews

Cateran: Southerness Album Launch, Fort Theatre, Bishopbriggs , 25 August, 2017

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25 August, 2017  p.m. Cateran are delighted to announce that at long last work is finished on our album, Southerness. To celebrate the release there will be a launch on 25th August 2017 at The Fort Theatre, Kenmure  Avenue, Bishopbriggs, G64 2DW Event on Facebook  

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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 September, 2017

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Saturday, 2nd September 2017 at 7:30pm The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra’s return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall promises to be a memorable evening filled with lively Scottish jigs and reels, haunting slow airs, combined with stirring pipe music, singing and dancing. Under the baton of Blair Parham, the SFO’s brilliant young conductor, the show will […]

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Fox Star at the Tron Outdoor Stage, Merchant City Festival, Saturday 22 July, 2017

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Fox Star at the Tron – Outdoor Stage for Merchant City Festival. In collaboration with the Tron Theatre Bar and Restaurant Fox Star is programming two weekends of live music 22/23/29/30. There will be solo acts, bands and lots of entertaining performances – all free. Line up for Saturday 22nd July, 2017 12.00 – 8 […]

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