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FestivalsCeltic Connections: Jamaican Burns Night @ The Old Fruitmarket, 25 Jan
Inspired by Robert Burns’ almost-move to Jamaica, tonight’s Caribbean-infused Burns celebrations remain staunchly traditional in some respects, w... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
ReviewsSky Larkin @ King Tut's, 26 Jan
After appearing in just about every ‘Tips for 2009’ feature, now Sky Larkin have to show the newly-intrigued that they’re worthy of such ea... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
Reviewsof Montreal @ Òran Mór, 26 Jan
Pinning down an of Montreal gig isn’t as easy as telling your mates: “Yeah, I went to see a band tonight.” The costumed troupe plays their ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
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Celtic Connections: Edwyn Collins @ ABC, 23 Jan
There's only one man everyone's here to see tonight. The packed-out ABC greets Edwyn Collins with nothing short of adoration; to paraphrase Darius Danesh, yo... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
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The Local Tour @ Captain's Rest, 23 Jan
Every moment feels improvised, entirely unpredictable, and, consequently, completely absorbing. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
ReviewsLittle Joy at Stereo Review by Lauren Mayberry
Fabrizio Moretti's side-project takes on Glasgow's monsoon season and comes out swinging Read more »| 28 Jan 2009
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Celtic Connections: The Burns Unit @ ABC, 16 Jan
Few bands making their official debut could hope for a rapt full-house in the cavernous ABC, but The Burns Unit aren’t some wet-behind-the-ears whipper... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
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Animal Collective @ Glasgow School of Art, 13 Jan
If you’ve steadfastly purchased Merriweather Post Pavilion or invested in the unamimous proclamations of the music press in recent weeks, you might wel... Read more »| 23 Jan 2009 -
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Celtic Connections: Shoeshine Showcase @ ABC, 17 Jan
Tonight's event showcases Francis MacDonald's (BMX Bandits, Teenage Fanclub) pick of the artists involved with his Shoeshine record label-cum-management/prod... Read more »| 21 Jan 2009 -
ReviewsThe Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster @ ABC2, 30 Dec
The band are sharp, confident and McKnight is inescapably enigmatic Read more »| 06 Jan 2009 -
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The Twilight Sad @ King Tut's, 23 Dec
An ethereal performance that simulutneously crushes and lulls a capacity crowd Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
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Idlewild @ King Tut's, 18 Dec
All the best aspects of Idlewild are distilled into one potent spirit and the audience drink deep Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
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Clutch @ Classic Grand, 5 Dec
Decked out in a poncho, with that trademark trucker cap pulled over his brow, Neil Fallon surveys the bedlam of a Friday night in Glasgow from the corner of ... Read more »| 30 Dec 2008 -
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Kid Canaveral / Come On Gang! @ Voodoo Rooms, 13 Dec
Tonight's special Saturday night Limbo celebrates the launch of a joint 7" single by Come On Gang! and Kid Canaveral, but perhaps it was a mistake to book a ... Read more »| 19 Dec 2008 -
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Joan As Policewoman @ The Liquid Room, 13 Dec
It's a bizarre sight to observe Joan Wasser work herself into a frenzy before appearing on stage, with a high pitched scream and a punch of the stage door be... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008