Ladyhawk @ Nice 'n' Sleazy, 26 Sep

In Person, Ladyhawk reflect many of the appealing idosyncracies of their sound on record. There's something faintly 60s and San Franciscan about the quartet, as well as a pervasive sense of unpretentious approachability. Performing to a disappointingly under-attended Sleazy's, they engage with the crowd via some playful jibes and good-natured banter. Quite obviously a swell bunch of gents, the impression is one of humility and appreciation for those in attendance. Overcoming some early sound problems, the four Canadians treat Glasgow's lucky minority to some of the most well-crafted and unaffected rock music since Sebadoh's heyday. With only a modest amount of material lifted from recent masterpiece Shots, highlights include as-yet unreleased tracks Crows and Shots (ironically not on the aformentioned album). Both exemplify Ladyhawk's trademark sense of melody and rousing crescendos. Devoid of gimmicks, faux-attitude and an overt preoccupation with hair fashion, this is quite simply a very good gig of very good rock music. [Chris Cusack]