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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PreviewsNoisy Nights @ The Traverse Theatre Bar, 23 Feb
‘Write score, submit score, come along, have score played by Red Note Ensemble, drink beer, fall over’ Read more »| 03 Feb 2009 -
ReviewsThe Bulleit Originals: Marlena Shaw @ The Caves, 30 Jan
New York soul veteran blows the cobwebs off The Caves, despite having to deal with a strangely disinterested crowd Read more »| 02 Feb 2009 -
Previews
Stricken City @ Captain's Rest, 25 Feb
The cosy Captain's Rest seems an ideal venue to catch the critically acclaimed Stricken City. Hyped to the hilt, this indie-pop brigade sound quite unlike an... Read more »| 02 Feb 2009 -
PreviewsLive Music Highlights - February, 2009
Spread the word: Edinburgh's filthiest glam/punk sons The Vivians play their homecoming gig on 6 February at Cabaret Voltaire and it's free entry, so this on... Read more »| 30 Jan 2009 -
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Metal Up Your Ass - February 2009
The rock and roll quotient is represented when Fucked Up raise hell with The Bronx and Rolo Tomassi at The Garage Read more »| 30 Jan 2009 -
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
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Reviews
Sky 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 -
PreviewsThe Spinto Band @ The Tunnels, 21 Feb
Armed with a fresh slab of wax in the form of 2008’s Moonwink – a rollercoaster ride exhibiting twee shades of psychedelic pop – Delaware&r... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
Reviews
of 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 -
Festivals
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 -
Reviews
The Local Tour @ Captain's Rest, 23 Jan
Every moment feels improvised, entirely unpredictable, and, consequently, completely absorbing. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Previews
Shred Yr Face 2 @ The Garage, 27 Feb
One of the less painful ways to slice up your mug. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Previews
Fife Kills Tour @ Captain's Rest, 15 Feb
From a punter’s perspective, close-knit musician communities that favour mutual support over ruthless ambition are welcome. Obviously it's beneficial t... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Reviews
Little 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 -
Previews
The Coast @ Sneaky Pete’s, 10 Feb
On first encounter The Coast appear to be yet another one of those generic pop-rock bands that are all too easily categorised as 'indie'. However, they inter... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009