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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King Creosote @ Old Fruitmarket, 28 Jul
Surprisingly more low-key than upbeat Read more »| 08 Sep 2007 -
Previews
Turbonegro @ The Liquid Room
It's revolution with a smile, raising a finger to the man and mooning the system. - Hank From Hell Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Crash My Model Car @ Cabaret Voltaire
Worth checking out if you like your View-esque jangle with a less irritating accent Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Devendra Banhart @ The Arches
Strange of melody and mighty of beard Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Toots & The Maytals @ The Arches
He may not be the most elevated of idols but, in the pantheon of reggae greats, Toots proves tonight he's as big as they come. Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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The Passengers @ Blackfriars
Their eastern european sensibility fills the gap between Pink Floyd and the Klezmatics Read more »| 09 Aug 2007
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The Free Candy Session @ Liquid Ship
Should be congratulated for its persistent support of rising acoustic talent
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The Checks @ King Tuts
Sprightly blues rock that calls up the luminaries of the British invasion Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Reverend and the Makers @ King Tut's
His vicious vignettes deserve a more inspired accompaniment. Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Randan Discotheque @ Collective Gallery
A varied collection; from love and war to political and religious insights Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Indian Summer @ Victoria Park
Not one droplet of cloud juice has ruffled The Skinny's tragically un-hip, stuck-in-the-seventies barnet àwell, that is until now. Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Indian Summer @ Victoria Park
At least the sun was out, right? Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Dodgems @ King Tut's
Fast rocking rhythms, lyrics about cars and failed love affairs, blaring guitar hooks Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Previews
Cross Reference 2007 @ Ego
Whilst we watch silly entertainment, the Red Cross are busy helping people with far more important things to worry about Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
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Hyena / Groaner @ Bar Bloc
Like an Apache hovering overhead, waiting for clearance to land Read more »| 09 Aug 2007