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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ReviewsHelmet @ Cathouse, 17 Dec
Mad, bad and dangerous to be in the vicinity of, DeSalvo’s vocalist P6 is a fearsome creature and as he sets to work harassing the crowd, they play the... Read more »| 05 Jan 2011 -
Previews
Ticket of the Month: Mogwai
So, not only have Mogwai blessed their new record with one of the greatest album titles in recent memory (Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will), they've als... Read more »| 03 Jan 2011 -
PreviewsThe Metal Column – January 2011
Right, let's avoid any idealistic New Year sentiment for a second and just admit it: January is a drag, man. It was always going to be impossible to top Napa... Read more »| 03 Jan 2011 -
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Live Music Highlights – January 2011
There's no better way to ward off the January blues than with high voltage rock and roll and that's exactly what's on the cards at Glasgow King Tut's on 4 Ja... Read more »| 31 Dec 2010 -
PhotosIdlewild
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PreviewsCeltic Connections @ Various Venues (Glasgow), 13-30 Jan
The biggest celebration of Scottish music and talent gets even bigger in January, with an eclectic selection of acts to please even the fussiest of palates. ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2010
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Arcade Fire @ SECC, 12 Dec
In a venue known to take no prisoners, Arcade Fire’s flop-haired frontman Win Butler sensibly asks tonight’s bulging SECC crowd to meet the band ... Read more »| 14 Dec 2010 -
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Arcade Fire
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Frightened Rabbit @ Barrowland, 6 Dec
A two night sell-out at the Barrowlands is the stuff dreams are made of round these parts, and Scott Hutchison isn’t hiding his glee tonight. It’... Read more »| 13 Dec 2010 -
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Hog The Stage - Live Final @ HMV Picture House, 21 Nov
On reflection, it's easy to see why this quintet of acts was chosen to participate in the final of Hog The Stage, beating out hundreds of other entries to vi... Read more »| 10 Dec 2010 -
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The National @ O2 Academy, 26 Nov
A steady ascent is a rare thing in the contemporary indie rock landscape, but from the humble success of Alligator onwards The National have become an increm... Read more »| 07 Dec 2010 -
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Jenny & Johnny @ Cabaret Voltaire, 30 Nov
“Here's one about being bound and tied up in a dungeon – not unlike this club.” Jonathan Rice informs the Cabaret Voltaire crowd, finishing... Read more »| 07 Dec 2010 -
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Jenny and Johnny
Read more »| 01 Dec 2010 -
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Forest Fundraiser @ Pilrig Church, 3 Dec
A group of promoters and musicians from across disparate areas of the Edinburgh music scene and beyond will converge this Friday (3 Dec) for a charity gig at... Read more »| 30 Nov 2010 -
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Pulled Apart By Horses, Gay For Johnny Depp, Bronto Skylift, Young Legionnaire
Read more »| 29 Nov 2010