Category Archives: Gigs

The Valeetahs – Henry’s Cellar Bar, Edinburgh – 22 Nov 2014

Posted on November 22, 2014 by georgeglen

I first saw the Valves and The Cheetahs back in 1979 I think. Only at the Ross Arthur Band gig the night before did I discover their combined resurrection 35 years later as ‘The Valeetahs’!  Karen was a big Cheetahs … Continue reading →

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Ross Arthur Band – Henry’s Cellar Bar, Edinburgh – 21 Nov 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by georgeglen

Ross is a teenage friend I met at a Sound Engineering training course at Edinburgh College. He clearly has the talent and drive for a career in music.  A singer/songwriter with jaunty, upbeat songs has played many gigs as a … Continue reading →

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Cara Dillon – Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester – 15 Nov 2014

Posted on November 15, 2014 by georgeglen

With no Scottish dates planned, 5 years since her last album and 3 1/2 years since I last saw her … I couldn’t risk missing Cara this time, so Manchester it had to be! I’m so glad I travelled down … Continue reading →

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Ozric Tentacles – Electric Circus, Edinburgh – 9 Nov 2014

Posted on November 10, 2014 by georgeglen

Not a band on my radar before this, but their 30+ years independent history and huge back catalogue (originally on cassette only) has contributed to their legendary status.  Worth  checking them out while I still can! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozric_Tentacles Guitarist Ed Wynne … Continue reading →

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Bob Log III – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 3 Nov 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by georgeglen

A drizzly Monday evening after a busy day and I didn’t really feel like a night out. Trust Bob Log III to blow my tiredness away and entertain the pants off a packed house in Sneaky Pete’s … I’ve not … Continue reading →

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Steve Hackett – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow – 25 Oct 2014

Posted on October 25, 2014 by georgeglen

What a weird, in a good way, gig! I’ve always been a huge (early) Genesis fan and saw Steve Hackett play a fine concert in Edinburgh in 2012. This gig was part of Steve’s ‘Genesis Extended’ tour with an entire … Continue reading →

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Ane Brun – Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway – 18 Oct 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014 by georgeglen

I couldn’t miss the chance to see my favourite Norwegian in her natural habitat during her solo ‘songs and rarities’ tour, and I was not disappointed! Last time I saw her was a fantastic night with a full band that … Continue reading →

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Jim Jones Revue – Òran Mór, Glasgow – 26 Sept 2014

Posted on September 26, 2014 by georgeglen

The last time we will ever see Jim Jones Revue since they are breaking up after this ‘Last Hurrah’ tour. So sad, but all good things have to come to an end :o( Probably the best sound we have had … Continue reading →

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The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band – The Duchess, Kirkcaldy – 19 Sept 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by georgeglen

With Jan heading to Australia this was our last chance to catch TSDBTB before she goes. So Kirkcaldy it had to be and what an odd gig at the Duchess pub but … the band was great, the sound was … Continue reading →

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First Aid Kit – The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow – 16 Sept 2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by georgeglen

After an initial slow burn I’ve been loving First Aid Kit’s new album Stay Gold and, since I always try to catch them in Scotland since the first time they played in Sneaky Pete’s, I was really looking forward to … Continue reading →

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