Category Archives: Gigs

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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The Amazing Snakeheads – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 30 March 2014

Posted on March 30, 2014 by georgeglen

Having been impressed with these guys supporting Jim Jones Revue it seemed only polite to give them a more thorough check out. Sneaky Pete’s should have been an ideal venue for their aggressive, psychotic, claustrophobic rockabilly attitude and music …. … Continue reading →

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Anaïs Mitchell – The Pleasance, Edinburgh – 27 Feb 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by georgeglen

I missed seeing Anaïs the last two times in Edinburgh and was determined to catch this one and was so glad! I’ve been a fan since I first heard my  ‘album of 2012’ folk opera ‘Hadestown’. This time she was … Continue reading →

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St Vincent – Manchester Cathedral – 21 Feb 2014

Posted on February 22, 2014 by georgeglen

I loved seeing St Vincent in Glasgow last time, and with no Scottish date announced I took the plunge and splashed out on a trip to Manchester. So glad I did! Annie Clark is one special artist. The new album … Continue reading →

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The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band – Electric Circus, Edinburgh – 15 Feb 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by georgeglen

The 3rd time we had seen TSDBTB at Electric Circus … And the best! 2 sets including many of Bowie’s best songs. I really enjoyed them but Jan and Karen had a sensational time, singing their hearts out! These guys … Continue reading →

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Lily & Madeleine – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 10 Feb 2014

Posted on February 10, 2014 by georgeglen

Just needed to get out to some gigs so thought Lily & Madeleine would be nice in a ‘First Aid Kitty’ kind of way … And they were pleasant if uninspiring. 6/11 – Attended by George.  Video not from this … Continue reading →

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The Red Paintings – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – 9 Feb 2014

Posted on February 9, 2014 by georgeglen

3 bands, live body painting and the most unusual band (in a good way) I’ve seen in ages … all for 6 quid! What a night. Sod Firhill, it’s Sneaky Pete’s for thrills! The Red Paintings theme for the night … Continue reading →

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Ane Brun – Òran Mór, Glasgow – 18 Nov 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by georgeglen

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this one having seen Ane many times. A new ‘Songs’ compilation album set and new backing band Tonbruket, but with Nina Kinert singing too I thought there might be something special. Well … Continue reading →

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Public Service Broadcasting – HMV Picture House, Edinburgh – 6 Nov 2013

Posted on November 6, 2013 by georgeglen

PSB are J. Willgoose, Esq. on guitars, keyboards and electronics … and Wrigglesworth on Drums.  They mashup clips and samples from old public information films and archive footage over live instruments, samples and drums to create an original audio visual … Continue reading →

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Villagers – Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh – 5 Nov 2013

Posted on November 5, 2013 by georgeglen

Having been very impressed by Conor O’Brien on Saturday in Iceland it seemed a good opportunity to catch his band a few days later. I could hardly have been more disappointed :o( Appearing on his own as Villagers on Jools … Continue reading →

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