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First Aid Kit – Academy, Glasgow – 28 Nov 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by georgeglen

Only my 9th time seeing the wonderful First Ait Kit since that amazing first time at Sneaky Pete’s in 2010. They’ve come such a long way and gathered many new fans including Stuart who we were delighted to bring along … Continue reading →

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The Postcards – Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh – 27 Nov 2022

Posted on November 27, 2022 by georgeglen

Another great night Whistlebinkies on Sunday. 24 songs and a lost voice. Cheers to everyone that came down, to Chris on the sound desk and the folk from Blackburn.

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The Postcards – Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh – 20 Nov 2022

Posted on November 20, 2022 by georgeglen

First gig for 2 months last night at the always wonderful Whistlebinkies. Cheers to Jeremy Thoms for the super band pic. We debuted 4 new songs ; A Forest and Boys Don’t Cry, Enola Gay and Felicity. Thanks to everyone … Continue reading →

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Anaïs Mitchell – Newcastle University – 13 Nov 2022

Posted on November 13, 2022 by georgeglen

I’d been waiting many years for a new original songs album from Anaïs and though her recent eponymous release is nice, I don’t think it reaches the heights of her incredible earlier works. Still, live is a different prospect, and … Continue reading →

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Hanley & The Baird + Aw Blacks – Queens Hall, Edinburgh – 12 Nov 2022

Posted on November 12, 2022 by georgeglen

This was a very special occasion for me and all involved. This was the first time Kirsty Baird and Annette Hanley had presented a show designed to showcase songs featuring both the Hanley & The Baird band and also the … Continue reading →

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Sorry – Stereo, Glasgow – 28 Oct 2022

Posted on October 28, 2022 by georgeglen

I really love the music of Sorry but the pandemic interrupted seeing them since the first time at Sneaky Pete’s just before first lockdown. Asha and Louis have kept up creating great songs though, all on show tonight. Just magic! … Continue reading →

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Rosalie Cunningham – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh – 24 Oct 2022

Posted on October 24, 2022 by georgeglen

Bought tickets for this ages ago and was unfortunately re-arranged … worth waiting for though to see the brilliant Rosalie and her spectacular band again. Could write more, but the great review by John Scott on HiFi Pig below goes … Continue reading →

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The Skids – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh – 23 Sept 2022

Posted on September 23, 2022 by georgeglen

I’ve missed out on all the Skids and Big Country re-union tours of recent years, but succumbed to this one, and really glad I did. Richard Jobson is the only original member on show of the Skids and his support … Continue reading →

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The Postcards – Bothwell Scarecrow Festival – 17 Sept 2022

Posted on September 17, 2022 by georgeglen

We had a blast playing at Bothwell Scarecrow Festival yesterday. Our first outdoor show as part of a community fun day. Ta to everyone that came along and also to Stevie for looking after us. No soundcheck and a last … Continue reading →

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Blood Wizard – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 14 Sept 2022

Posted on September 14, 2022 by georgeglen

I absolutely loved Kagoule, Cai Burn’s previous band. Since they sadly split he has changed direction slightly with his new project Blood Wizard. He has a very distinct songwriting style though so the songs and playing were fine by me … Continue reading →

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