Gig Guide plus Club Events.

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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Gig: Dear Stars, Admiral Bar, 22nd February, 2014

Dear Stars The Admiral Bar, Waerloo Street, Glasgow Sat 22nd February £7 Also Sean Kennedy and London based outfit El Born who are currently on a full scale UK Tour. You can listen to some Dear Star recordings here: http://www.soundcloud.com/dearstarsmusic http://www.facebook.com/dearstarsmusic

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Gig: Jackie Leven Tribute Night, 6th February, Woodend Tennis Club, Jordanhill

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Gig: Strumsum, Bar Gumbo, Saturday 8th February

After our two gigs as part of Big Burns Supper 2014 it’s time for a brisk lie-down, then a trip up to the Dear Green Place. Come along and join in the big blues party!  Bar Gumbo, Saturday 8th February, 2014. 9.30 – midnight.  

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SPANGLED CABARET 6TH BIRTHDAY!, February 7th

Ladies & Gentleman………….SPANGLED CABARET IS 6 YEARS OLD! Friday, February 7, 2014 – 7:30pm The Flying Duck The eclectic, alternative and often chaotic monthly variety night celebrates in style with a stellar line up! SCUNNER GLASGOW GLAM BANGERS THE CREATIVE MARTYRS DEADLY VIPER GUITAR SQUAD BERT FINKLE & MARKEE DE SAW KIM KHAOS CALUM MACASKILL […]

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Celtic Connections 2014: Imelda May, Old Fruitmarket. Review P. Keightley

Imelda May Old Fruitmarket Celtic Connections 2014 Imelda rocked the Old Fruitmarket at her Celtic Connections gig.   Sparkling and shimmying she radiated energy as she bounced her mic, clapped her hands and moved freely across the stage – clearly enjoying her set of upbeat tunes.  With her red lips, dramatic quiff and sleek leopard-skin […]

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The Cotton Candy Music Club ft New Town Triptych, John McLinden, Kapil Seshasayee

Thursday, February 6, 2014 8:30pm After our well deserved January break, we’re back for more CCMC at Dram Glasgow. Headlining this one are the most excellent New Town Triptych. Also on the bill is John McLinden, who played near the end of last year, knocked our little cotton socks off and gave us no alternative […]

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Celtic Connections Announces Winners of Danny Kyle Open Stage 2014

Every year at Celtic Connections the cream of new musical talent perform at Danny Kyle’s Open Stage. A diverse panel of judges – from industry stalwarts to members of the general public – then have the unenviable task of picking just six winners from the fifty five acts who took part. The winners of this […]

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Open Mic: Jayz Bar, Shawlands, Sunday 2nd February, 2014

Sunday night Open Mic at Jayz Bar and Restaurant Sunday 2nd February Hosted by the Southside Sessions from 8pm til late, all musicians and entertainers welcome.. Acoustic guitar, jam session options, a free drink for the players and good vibes provided! Come along and get involved!! jayz Bar, 87 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands www.facebook.com/southsidesessions

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Gig: Greendig1 at The Glad Cafe, Friday 31st January, 2014

Greendig1 at The Glad Cafe Friday 31st January Andrea Marini & band, Adam Stafford & Sonny Carntyne Green Party benefit gig at The Glad Cafe, with headlining sets from Adam Stafford and Andrea Marini and his band, with support from Sonny Carntyne. £8 waged, £5 unwaged/NMW. Pay on the door. Click ‘going’ on Facebook and […]

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Clutha – A Celebration, Barrowland – All day event 15th February, 2014

Clutha – A Celebration Barrowland, Saturday 15th February. 2 p.m. start. In contribution to the effort which has seen funds raised for Clutha families and survivors, the all day event is a chance for people to enjoy music in another venue famed for its music. The gig is to reflect, reminisce and most importantly look […]

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Concert: MusicLab and Red Note: One in the Chamber, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 13th February

MusicLab and Red Note: One in the Chamber Thursday 13th February 2014 – 7.30pm AGOS Studio, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Renfrew Street, Glasgow Red Note combines forces with the Royal Conservatoire’s MusicLab for an exciting programme of new music for larger forces. Two great works by German giants from different ends of the 20th century […]

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Gig: The Grand Gestures, CCA, 9th February

The Grand Gestures +Man Without Machines CCA Sun 9 February 2014 8pm, £7 + £1 booking feeAges 18+Book online / 0141 352 4900 The Grand Gestures make their only live appearance supporting their new album Second. Jan Burnett serves up the music, while the vocals are provided, from amongst others; Emma Pollock, Sanjeev Kohli, Jill […]

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Clutha Vaults Benefit Gig, Classic Grand, Saturday 1st February

Clutha Vaults Benefit @ The Classic Grand Saturday 1st February, 4 .m. – 11 p.m. An all day extravaganza charity event Featuring 18 great musical acts, some very special guests, raffles with great prizes & much more. ALL proceeds will be donated to charities to help those affected by the Clutha Vaults tragedy. This event […]

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Gig: The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience, Avant Garde, 31st January, 2014

The band would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our next show which is THIS FRIDAY 31st at the Avant Garde, King Street, Glasgow. The band will be on stage at 9pm, and will be performing for you a blistering set of some of SAHB’s best songs, and putting on an eventful […]

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Gig: Sweeney’s On The Park, Saturday 1st February from 4 p.m.

Southside Matinee Southside Sessions   Saturday 1st February   An afternoon hosted by the Howlin Radio band with a selection of local singer songwriter guests.. come along and enjoy the music from 4pm til 7pm.. Free entry, (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult) www.facebook.com/howlinradio  Sweeney’s On The Park 962 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2ET

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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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Celtic Connections: Ullapool Guitar Festival, 30th January, 2014

Ullapool Guitar Festival goes to Celtic Connections. Tron Theatre 30th January, 2014 Famed for its intimacy, informality and quality, the Ullapool Guitar Festival has earned a special place in the hearts of six-string devotees – not least those of musicians, their guests at Celtic Connections.  The concert line up features “Wingin it” aka Adam Bulley […]

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Gig: All Suns Blazing, Beresford Lounge-Venue, Saturday 1st February

Rockin’ ‘n’ Rollin’ Party Launch All Suns Blazing Saturday 1st February Beresford Lounge-Venue, 8.30pm-12 Launch night of what will be a monthly event called with ALL SUNS BLAZING The musical hosts of the night will be ALL SUNS BLAZING who will play a set of originals that range through Rock, Blues, Ballads, Funk, Folk, Alt. […]

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Gig: All Suns Blazing, Rockin n Rollin Party, Saturday 2nd February

Rockin’ ‘n’ Rollin’ Party Launch All Suns Blazing Saturday 1st February Beresford Lounge-Venue, 8.30pm-12 Launch night of what will be a monthly event called with ALL SUNS BLAZING 8.30pm to midnight The musical hosts of the night will be ALL SUNS BLAZING who will play a set of originals that range through Rock, Blues, Ballads, […]

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A Northerly Land with Face The West, OranMor, Saturday 25th January, 2014

Traditional, Exclusive, Celtic ConnectionsA Northerly Land with Face The West 25th January, OranMor Created during a year-long artist’s residency in north-west Sutherland, drummer/producer Iain Copeland’s stunning new album A Northerly Land is a dense, dynamic tapestry of instrumental, song, spoken-word and digitally-created elements. Its live première features Copeland with ten of the album’s guests, many […]

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Nelson Mandela and Seamus Heaney to be celebrated at Celtic Connections International Burns Night, Saturday 25th January

Nelson Mandela and Seamus Heaney to be celebrated at Celtic Connections International Burns Night Celtic Connections 2014 will pay tribute to the late greats Nelson Mandela and Seamus Heaney at the Celtic Connections International Burns Night this Saturday, 25th January. With 2014 headlined as the year that Scotland welcomes the world, there isn’t  a more fitting time […]

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Sweeneys in the Park 23 January 2014

Sweeneys in the Park Thursday 23rd January, 8:30pm The Southside Sessions present 3 new acts for your listening pleasure! come along and listen to the stars of the future!     Andrew Mill & The 5am Rumble Strip    www.drainpipedreams.com     First Tiger    www.firsttigermusic.com     Tall Hair (from the Mighty Sparrahawk) https://www.facebook.com/the.mighty.sparrahawk     Free entry, http://www.sweeneysonthepark.com/ Sweeney’s […]

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Andy White, 5th February, Woodend Bowling Club, Glasgow

   Andy White and Jimmy Livingston 5th  February Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill Belfast Troubador and fantastic entertainer, Andy White returns to Woodend to play songs from his new CD How Things Are and he will be supported by Jimmy Livingstone who toured last year with Lucinda Williams. Doors at 8.00 and […]

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Opening Concert Celtic Connections 2014, by Pauline Keightley

Photos and Review Pauline Keightley – http://pkimage.co.uk/ Nicola Benedetti performed at the Opening Concert Celtic Connections 2014. It was an eclectic night of exemplary world class music, showcasing several of the artists performing at this year’s festival and offering an interesting taster of the three weeks ahead. Fiddler Duncan Chisholm and Wolfstone, who performed at the […]

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The Hellfire Club, Bon-Accord, Glasgow Saturday 1st February

After a long break The Hellfire Club are pleased to announce their first proper live performance in Glasgow for over a year.  Please join us at the Bon Accord (just next to the Mitchell Library) on Saturday 1 February.  Entry is free. We will be performing songs from our forthcoming, as yet untitled, album – […]

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Hearing Voices Movement, Thirteenth Note, Free, Sunday 19th January

HEARING VOICES MOVEMENT / RUSSIAN BRIDE / BEN O’FARELL / +1 Sunday 19th January Thirteenth Note50-60 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QT (50-60 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QT ( “All members of Hearing Voices Movement have their birthdays in late January. As a result they are holding a *FREE* birthday gig in the 13th Note. They […]

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Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Arches, 21st January

Synergy Concerts presents Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip Tuesday 21 January 2014  – 7pm-10pm  Super smart rap/beats duo Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip return to The Arches on Tuesday 21st January following the release of their latest single Stunner and a string of sold out dates across the UK this autumn. £12.50 + […]

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Palms/Aggi Doom, CCA, 1st February

Saramago presentsPalms / Aggi Doom CCA Sat 1 February 2014 8pm, Theatre, £5 +£1 booking feeAges 18+Book online / 0141 352 4900 Palms and Aggi Doom celebrate the release of their split 7” single on Milk Records, which also features songs from London bands Gold Bars and Human Hair. Playing alongside Palms and Aggi will […]

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BBC Radio Scotland CCA, Celtic Connections, 21st January

BBC Radio ScotlandLive at Celtic Connections CCA Tue 21 January 2014 8pm, Theatre, FREE but ticketedAges 16+Apply for tickets / 0141 352 4900 Bruce MacGregor brings you two hours of live music from the CCA during Celtic Connections including performances from Jenny Ritter, Olov Johansson (Vassen) with Catriona McKay, The Outside Track and Colin Macleod. […]

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