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RM Hubbert – Electric Circus, Edinburgh – 21 Nov 2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by georgeglen

Not someone I’ve follwed much over the years, but I’m glad I went along with Andy since I really enjoyed the show. ‘Hubby’ plays an unusual combination of flamenco ‘style’ guitar instrumentals and other sung heartfelt songs, not usually my … Continue reading →

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Anaïs Mitchell – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh – 20 Nov 2016

Posted on November 20, 2016 by georgeglen

I still can’t really get the right words to describe how much I love the wonderful music of Anaïs Mitchell. She is such a special artist and a complete inspiration to me, so to see her two nights in a … Continue reading →

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Anaïs Mitchell – County Hotel, Selkirk – 19 Nov 2016

Posted on November 19, 2016 by georgeglen

The last time I saw Anaïs was in Stirling and it was the best gig I saw in 2014 and her last album XOA was my favourite album of 2014. To make the effort to see her two nights running in … Continue reading →

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Kristin Hersh – Summerhall, Edinburgh – 17 Nov 2016

Posted on November 17, 2016 by georgeglen

I’m a massive Throwing Muses fan and I missed them last time they played in Scotland so it was ages since I last saw Kristen … this was a must see.  I made sure I arrived early and managed to … Continue reading →

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Brix & The Extricated – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 31 Oct 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by georgeglen

  I was never a big fan of The Fall, but my friends were and I did prefer Brix era Fall and even Adult Net, so it was great to get to see her with a really good band including … Continue reading →

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She Drew The Gun – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 28 Oct 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016 by georgeglen

Another of those evenings at when I don’t know quite what to expect but come away wowed and delighted at striking lucky! Impressed by all 3 acts starting with I Am Pluto (Craig Finnie) whose songs I had just stumbled … Continue reading →

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Bloom – Leith Depot, Edinburgh – 27 Oct 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by georgeglen

I had been in touch with Lou Maclean and discovered a series of ‘Revolution Girl Style Now’ gigs at Leith Depot which really tickled me, that being the name given to the original Riot Grrrl gatherings. Seems Riot Grrrl is … Continue reading →

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Fat Goth / Britney – Electric Circus, Edinburgh – 22 Oct 2016

Posted on October 22, 2016 by georgeglen

A bill I couldn’t miss with 3 bands I wanted to see one after the other! I had wanted to catch first band Lords of Bastard for a while, not just because they’ve got the best band name since King … Continue reading →

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Le Butcherettes – King Tut’s, Glasgow – 21 Oct 2016

Posted on October 21, 2016 by georgeglen

Le Butcherettes are a ‘garage, punk’ band from Guadalajara, Mexico. Teri Gender Bender (Teresa Suarez) is the leader and star of the show and there’s not many performers around with the deranged moves and scary attitude she brings. Imagine a … Continue reading →

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Fishing on Skye With Dimitrios Chariskos – 14 October 2016

Posted on October 14, 2016 by georgeglen

What an awesome day fishing on Skye with Dimitrios Chariskos! Lost count of Pollock to 4-5lb, Wrasse and Coalfish in wild and stunning surroundings. It was a pleasure and an education, learning about many lure fishing methods. I highly recommend … Continue reading →

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