Category Archives: Gigs

Penelope Isles – The Cluny 2, Newcastle – 1 Dec 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019 by georgeglen

You know when you come across a gem of a new band and you can’t stop listening to them or needing to go and see them? You don’t? Aye ye do! Well that’s me and the amazing Penelope Isles … … Continue reading →

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Man Of Moon / The Twilight Sad – Usher Hall, Edinburgh – 30 Nov 2019

Posted on November 30, 2019 by georgeglen

A packed Usher Hall and a great celebration atmosphere for the end of a European tour and Twilight Sad’s return to Edinburgh. Of course we came primarily to see Man Of Moon and we were not disappointed with another great … Continue reading →

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Björk – Hydro, Glasgow – 25 Nov 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by georgeglen

I have been a ‘superfan’ of Björk for so many years, starting when I first heard ‘Birthday’ in 1987 and rushed out to buy it. I’ve seen her a number of times since and her music has been a big … Continue reading →

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Bat For Lashes – Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh – 23 Nov 2019

Posted on November 23, 2019 by georgeglen

Natasha Khan is one of my favourite singer/songwriters, always puts on a different kind of show which is a brave choice. This time ‘stripped back’, as she said, just her with keys and vocal support from the talented Laura Groves. … Continue reading →

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Snarky Puppy – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow – 16 Nov 2019

Posted on November 16, 2019 by georgeglen

What an amazing group. I’ve followed Snarky Puppy for a while, loving their jazzy instrumental masterpieces. But even after many line-up changes it was still a treat to get so many key members this time including leader and bassist Michael … Continue reading →

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Iceland Airwaves Day 1 – Reykjavik – 6 Nov 2019

Posted on November 9, 2019 by georgeglen

We were so excited to be going back to our favourite city for the very special Iceland Airwaves festival. Not just for the music but for a nice holiday in our favourite place with such nice people, locals and festival … Continue reading →

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Iceland Holiday – 7 Nov 2019

Posted on November 9, 2019 by georgeglen

A busy morning and afternoon sightseeing before gigging … Café Paris for breakfast, then a long walk all along Laugavegur and back window shopping, then all the way west to see the ‘Whales of Iceland’ museum. What an amazing exhibition. … Continue reading →

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Iceland Airwaves Day 2 – Reykjavik – 7 Nov 2019

Posted on November 9, 2019 by georgeglen

Fisrt Soley at Slipbarrin and lucky to get there early for a ringside bar stool as the place was packed. I’ve liked Soley for a fair while and saw her play a lovely show in Hull, but not sure if … Continue reading →

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Iceland Holiday – 8 Nov 2019

Posted on November 9, 2019 by georgeglen

Day 3 in the Airwaves house started with breakfast in Joe & The Juice to prepare us for a freezing walk down to the beautiful Sólfar sculpture we visit every time. What a wonderful sight and the cold and the … Continue reading →

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Iceland Airwaves Day 3 – Reykjavik – 8 Nov 2019

Posted on November 9, 2019 by georgeglen

Our target for the evening was Gaukurinn club, which is usually tightly packed and noisy. On the way over there though we stopped for a on-spec look in Iðnó which is a lovely old theatre, restaurant and venue. Lucky we … Continue reading →

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