Live Music
The Skinny's guide to live music in Scotland. Our highlights of the best live gigs, and reviews of shows at venues large and small across Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond, plus previews of the summer's best music festivals.
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T on the Fringe: The Bees @ The Liquid Room
The trademark eclecticism that defines the Bees sound won't be abating any time soon, yet tonight, something still lacked Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Scritti Politti @ The Liquid Room
a vocal routine which invariably sounds like Cat Stevens and Brian Wilson auditioning for the school choir Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: The Beautiful South @ Corn Exchange
Paul Heaton may be the writer of many a great tune, but he lacks the vigour or charisma to lead a large, live ensemble cast Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Kasabian @ Corn Exchange
This is a workmanlike, unremarkable gig when it should have been an occasion Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Breaks Co-Op @ Cabaret Voltaire
At times, a great band bursts out from the warm soft rock: overall, they play safe and do not build on the fiery interludes. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The New Standard @ The Lot, Aug 10
A cosy wind down, enjoyed with a welcome night cap. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006
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T on the Fringe: Jo Mango @ Cabaret Voltaire
This lady and her band will never get a bad review, so lovable is their presence Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe - Nizlopi @ Liquid Room, August 11th
Nizlopi engage their audience so well that, when JCB Song passes, it does so without much ferment or ado. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Previews
T-3 (SkinnyFest2)
Look out for the stadia sets, with rock-giants Muse bumrushing Meadowbank. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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10 O' The SkinnyFest Best (skinnyfest2)
1. Bert Jansch: Legendary acoustic guitar player who was a big influence on Johnny Marr (see feature?). St Brides Centre, Aug 21, 22 and 27. 21:00, £14.0... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Dan Aborise @ AMC
His songs are cleansing, gentle and meditative, the lyrics suggestive, the accompaniment sensitive. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Bach-Bukowski (Skinnyfest2)
I'm sure Bach would be horrified by the words of a man that couldn't hold down a job, a girl or a drink. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Africa's Heartbeat (skinnyfest2)
Proceeds from performances are used to fund children's welfare projects in their respective communities. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Lambchop @ Liquid Rooms, 5th August (SkinnyFest)
A bit like somebody hammering a nail on the head. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Africa's Heartbeat
Proceeds from performances are used to fund children's welfare projects in their respective communities. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006