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Moon Duo – The Caves, Edinburgh – 4 Sept 2014

Posted on September 4, 2014 by georgeglen

Moon duo are singer/guitarist Ripley Johnson and keyboardist Sanae Yamada from San Francisco.  This tour  joined by drummer Sonny Sharrock and his metronomic, machine like drumming  has beefed up their sound into a relentless, intense, trancey, psychedelic monster.  ‘Moon Trio’ … Continue reading →

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St Vincent – ABC, Glasgow – 26 August 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by georgeglen

Having seen St Vincent on this tour in Manchester back in February I knew what to expect, but Karen had no idea, so it was fun to see her enjoy another stunning performance by Annie Clark and the band!  Sound … Continue reading →

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Not The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh– 13 August 2014

Posted on August 13, 2014 by georgeglen

I always liked SAHB so though I had no idea what these guys would be liked I was encouraged that SAHB Bass player Chris Glen had commended them.  He was right, they are brilliant! Without a keyboard player, they don’t … Continue reading →

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Emiliana Torrini – St. George’s Church, Brighton – 27 June 2014

Posted on June 27, 2014 by georgeglen

I was gutted to just miss Emiliana when we went to the Iceland Airwaves Festival and she didn’t have many gigs planned … So Brighton it had to be and Karen and I turned the long, long drive into a … Continue reading →

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Fat Goth – Electric Circus, Edinburgh – 29 May 2014

Posted on May 29, 2014 by georgeglen

Fat Goth ‘s album launch gig for the Dundee band’s  new album ‘100% Suave‘, which is getting well deserved rave reviews, and since I do like the album a lot I was looking forward to this.  I really enjoyed this … Continue reading →

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White Denim – Liquid Room, Edinburgh – 22 May 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by georgeglen

White Denim are … Astounding ! But … How on earth can I describe what they are like? One minute country rock, next cool jazz, some blues then funky soul … diverse yet seamless, strung together like a prog rock … Continue reading →

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The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band – ABC2, Glasgow – 17 May 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by georgeglen

Another great gig from TSDBTB, the 4th time we have seen them, and the best to my mind after an extensive 3 sets run through the best of Bowie. The ABC2 is a really good venue and was well filled … Continue reading →

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Shonen Knife – Electric Circus, Edinburgh – 11 May 2014

Posted on May 11, 2014 by georgeglen

I left the Electric Circus with a sore face from grinning!  Shonen Knife just make you smile with their non-stop cheerfulness, classic punk pop riffs and cheesy but fun songs. Shonen Knife have been going since 1981 (wikipedia) but guitarist … Continue reading →

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Blood Red Shoes – Òran Mór, Glasgow – 27 April 2014

Posted on April 28, 2014 by georgeglen

One of my favourite live bands now and they always deliver a great set, especially this one with the best songs from all 4 albums and the Water EP.  My favourites from the night were their newer songs, An Animal, … Continue reading →

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British Sea Power – Liquid Room, Edinburgh – 6 April 2014

Posted on April 6, 2014 by georgeglen

I don’t know exactly why I decided to go and see British Sea Power, but I wish I hadn’t bothered! Andy suggested them and I think I watched an old live video on YouTube so thought why not. Well, Liquid … Continue reading →

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