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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PreviewsAidan Moffat & the Best-Ofs @ Stereo, Glasgow, 8 May
Aidan “f***ing” Moffat’s expletive-strewn lyrics have never been kind to the prudish. Which is maybe how his new album can feature such bon... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
PreviewsMorrissey @ Barrowlands, 7 May
We've long given up hope of a Smiths reunion, but any chance to see Morrissey with his current band of choice is a chance worth taking. New album Years Of Re... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
ReviewsFujiya & Miyagi @ The Arches, 11 Apr
Fujiya & Miyagi get down and dirty with an ironic smile on their faces. Jamie Scott goes along and tries to resist dancing Read more »| 17 Apr 2009 -
PreviewsA Camp @ ABC 2, 2 May
The Swedish semi-super-group tour in support of sophomore LP Colonia. Read more »| 17 Apr 2009 -
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show @ The Alhambra, Dunfermline, 11 Apr
Having received the ultimate endorsement when they were asked to play David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration, the Australian Pink Floyd Show has com... Read more »| 16 Apr 2009 -
ReviewsThe Prodigy @ SECC, 7 Apr
Reintroducing the SECC to an inimitable brand of chaos with World’s on Fire, only Liam Howlett could wrap a sample of Jim Morrison around a twisted fai... Read more »| 10 Apr 2009
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Dananananaykroyd @ Cabaret Voltaire, 7 Apr
Some people say Dananananaykroyd are the best live band in Britain. They're right. Read more »| 09 Apr 2009 -
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Orchestra Baobab @ The Picture House, 5 Apr
With savvy young Brooklynites paying homage to Afro-beat and seasoned acts like Youssou N’Dour and Amadou & Mariam finally gaining crossover succes... Read more »| 09 Apr 2009 -
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Benjamin Wetherill @ The Bowery, 4 Apr
Fife Kills presents a night of alt-pop and freak folk, with Skinny favourite Rob St. John and Leeds based Benjamin Wetherill. Read more »| 07 Apr 2009 -
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Noisettes @ ABC2, 18 Mar
Jack Butler are first on tonight - a pretty ordinary name for a pretty ordinary band. They have the odd moment of brilliance, when their trebly guitars evoke... Read more »| 06 Apr 2009 -
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Thomas Truax @ Brel, 2 Apr
Tonight Thomas Truax has more important preparations than a soundcheck - such as ensuring the Hornicator and Mother Superior are functional. These curious, ... Read more »| 06 Apr 2009 -
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Franz Ferdinand @ Barrowlands, 5 Mar
Franz Ferdinand mercifully emerge at 9pm, cutting short a headache-inducing DJ who is crazy on drum 'n’ bass. They're clad in dapper threads this eveni... Read more »| 06 Apr 2009 -
Festivals
Big in Falkirk 2009 Announced
This year, Big In Falkirk will be held on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May, and the event has an extra special program this year in celebration of its 10th year r... Read more »| 03 Apr 2009 -
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Limbo @ The Voodoo Rooms, 26 Mar
As gig nights go, this one is an unusually civilised affair. Set amidst the plush curtained walls and twinkling lights of the Voodoo Rooms, the music on offe... Read more »| 02 Apr 2009 -
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Metallica @ SECC, 26 Mar
Hailing from the Sabbath school of down tuned guitars and illegible logos, tonight The Sword (***) belie the doom metal roots of their records with a stoner ... Read more »| 01 Apr 2009