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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PreviewsSky Larkin @ King Tut's, 26 Jan
If you are of the belief that rock and twee can never coincide harmoniously, then Sky Larkin will give you a kick up the arse and a pat on the head. They con... Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
ReviewsThe Twilight Sad @ King Tut's, 23 Dec
An ethereal performance that simulutneously crushes and lulls a capacity crowd Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
ReviewsIdlewild @ 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 -
PreviewsMetal Up Your Ass - January, 2009
New Year's resolution to self: move to a country where some decent bands tour in January. What the hell is the problem with Scotland? Is it the weather? Sure... Read more »| 01 Jan 2009 -
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Live Music Highlights - January, 2009
Making a play for must-see event of the month, Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan will play a 'stripped-down' set at Glasgow's Oran Mor on 15 Jan Read more »| 01 Jan 2009 -
ReviewsClutch @ 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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Festivals
Snowside Festival 2009, Nassfeld, Austria
If your New Year's resolutions include the vow to enjoy yourself a little more, then let us make a suggestion. Like winter sports? Great! Nassfeld, Austria, ... Read more »| 29 Dec 2008 -
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Celtic Connections 2009 @ Various Venues Across Glasgow, 15 Jan - 1 Feb
There have been more Scottish music festivals in the last couple of years than ever before, all clamouring for the tag of most eclectic and wide-reaching. Qu... Read more »| 22 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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Little Joy at Stereo Preview
Last year’s The Next Time Around brought the number of solo-Strokes releases to three, and like Albert Hammond Jr’s two pop treats, Little Joy of... 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 -
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Ben Kweller @ King Tut's, 5 Dec
As the grinning - albeit slightly portly - Texan takes to the stage, this sold out Tut's crowd cheer and clap like it was a home coming party and from this p... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
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Franz Ferdinand @ The Picture House, 14 Jan
The reincarnated venue will provide a suitably charismatic setting for the Glasgow band’s wry lyricism and jagged guitars Read more »| 16 Dec 2008 -
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The Vaselines @ ABC, 12 Dec
"The last time we played in Glasgow we were paid £12.50 and two tabs of acid." This is the Vaselines' first official gig in their home city for two dec... Read more »| 16 Dec 2008 -
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Slipknot @ SECC, 8 Dec
Much more mayhem than anyone could hope for on a Monday night by the Clyde Read more »| 16 Dec 2008