George Glen

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Andy and Douglas raved about seeing the ‘Fat Whites’ last time they played Glasgow, and though Douglas couldn’t use his ticket this time, we were really looking forward to this one. SWG3 is an ideal venue, good view, good sound and a very keen crowd went wild for them. Not being such a fan I didn’t know all the songs, but their reputation for being wild didn’t materialise as much as a more dance oriented and varied set of material. Singer Lias was the focal point of course but the band also looked and sounded great, so I was impressed!

Attended by George & Andy

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Not often I go to see a band just because they have a great name, but ‘Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs’ is so good they deserved a watch, and I had heard the were interesting, and indeed they were ‘interesting’! Heavy, noisy, repetitive and not really my cup of tea, but very committed so good luck to them.
Attended by George, Andy & Douglas

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Great to see Man Of Moon again, pretty sure I’ll see even more of them soon, as should you … go and catch them ASAP!

Attended by George, Jan & Chris

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From speaking to a few others I realised I wasn’t the only one who mainly came to see the incredible drummer Gavin Harrison! He was brilliant as always and band pretty good too, amazing players and I like a bit of prog, but nothing very memorable to me except the enormous number of different guitars used! Nice venue too.

Attended by George

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CHVRCHES old style electronica is not normally my cup of tea, but they are so good at it, with songs so catchy that their hooks work their way into your brain, well mine at least. Combined with Lauren’s magnetic charm and the fact they are probably Scotland’s biggest musical export just now, I had to go see.

Arriving early I managed to sneak right down the front and the great view and sound made for an immersive experience rather than sat at the back where my ticket was. Had seen support band The 9th Wave at Sneaky Pete’s and was impressed again.

CHVRCHES though, have built up their act and set to great stadium level effect. I found out I knew many more songs than I thought and really enjoyed it, more than I expected. Brilliant!

<Attended by George

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/chvrches/2019/the-sse-hydro-glasgow-scotland-43956b13.html

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Next to last date of their tour so Kagoule were on great form, on fire in fact, the best I’ve seen them. Perfect set, perfectly played … a superb performance all round from one of my favourite bands. Gig of the year … already!

Really impressed by support band, Do Nothing, from Nottingham. Next time they come around my way I’m bringing all my friends to see just how awesome Kagoule are!

Attended by George

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Not really a gig review since Hadestown is a musical, but I’ve loved this music since I first heard the original album back in 2011. I’m also a big fan of writer Anais Mitchell and I’m made up for her to see her amazing folk opera grow organically from small venues in Vermont to massive mainstream production soon to open on Broadway.

Hadestown is Anais’s take on the Orpheus and Eurydice Greek myth, but set in depression, dust bowl America. What started out as music only performance has evolved into an elaborate stage show with dancers, amazing set and world class performers. I had read good reviews and couldn’t let the chance to see it pass me by, and I’m so glad I didn’t because it was superb, and Karen thought so too!

Though folky Americana is the style that underpins the musical, the arrangements are varied and take us through jazz and blues, always original, with great playing unforgettable melodies and poetic, moving lyrics. I, and most of the audience, knew all of the story but obviously some did not judging by the audible gasps of shock and devastated reactions from people (including Karen) at the tragic ending (no spoilers!). Absolutely wonderful. Bravo

Attended by George & Karen