Category Archives: Gigs

A Night For Scotland – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh – 15 Sept 2014

Posted on September 15, 2014 by georgeglen

Just 3 days before the Scottish Independence referendum was brilliant timing for the YES campaign organised ‘Night for Scotland’ at the beautiful Usher Hall. Everyone was so up for it of course and that made for a great atmosphere with … Continue reading →

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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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