Artists: The Rezillos/ The Countess of Fife/ Kirsten Adamson/ The Filthy Tongues/ Scorpio Leisure Venue: Edinburgh Voodoo RoomsDates: 30 December 2024 In an ideal world, benefit gigs would be few and far between. But we don’t live in an ideal world. All profits from this show were going to UNICEF’s Gaza Appeal for Children in Crisis. Very commendable but […]
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Artist: Paul Heaton Venue: Glasgow OVO HydroDates: 1 December 2024 Paul Heaton requires little introduction. From fronting The Housemartins to The Beautiful South and latterly a solo career, his back catalogue of work is filled with gems, songs that have and will stand the test of time. Throw in the fact that he genuinely cares about the fans, capping
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Artist: Fontaines D.C. Venue: Glasgow Ovo HydroDates: 4 December 2024 I always knew it would take something remarkable to drag my slovenly ass out of its gig-reviewing retirement. That, and the acknowledgement that John Welsh does it so much better than anyone else. But despite both powerful forces – my laziness, John’s exceptionality – I’m compelled to tell you
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Artist: Peter Capaldi Venue: Glasgow StereoDates: 25 November 2024 Most people will know Peter Capaldi as the twelfth Doctor Who and as Malcolm Tucker from the political satire, The Thick Of It. But there is a whole lot more in his arsenal. A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, Capaldi first came to prominence as the singer/guitarist in
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Artist: The Golden Tree Venue: Glasgow MonoDates: 21 November 2024 There is no doubt that twenty (or so) minute gigs can leave an indelible mark on the memory. Indeed, Monorail Music who are right next to Mono are putting on a Q&A (at Glasgow Film Theatre) with Jim and William Reid of The Jesus & Mary Chain on December
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Hot on the heels of ten excellent album recommendations, Grant McPhee is back with another batch of tunes for you. This time, however, Grant is concentrating on five singles so sit back, read on and do check out these belters…………… . Artist: Sonic Boom/ Dean & Britta Single: Snow is Falling in Manhattan Label: Carpark Records What an utterly,
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It has been an absolute bumper month for new music and we ain’t finished yet. 2024 has produced some top tunes but the penultimate month of the year has surely been the best. Don’t believe us? Well, feast your eyes on our latest batch of highlights, go seek out the music and thank us later.
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Artist: Hue and Cry Venue: Glasgow Pavilion TheatreDates: 25 October 2024 Celebrating a commendable forty years in the music industry, Scottish duo Hue and Cry booked one of the best venues Glasgow city centre has to offer for their homecoming gigs, the majestic Pavilion Theatre. I say gigs, but when bands play theatres, the word concerts
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Artist: The Courettes Venue: Glasgow Room 2Dates: 02 October 2024 It’s strange but there is definitely a warmth, an understanding, a mutual love between The Courettes and Scotland. So how did this happen I hear you ask? Well, the married couple that make up the band, Danish drummer Martin Couri and his Brazilian wife Flavia who
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Concert: Sister John Venue: Old Hairdressers, Glasgow Date: 19 September 2024 The intoxicating beauty of Sister John‘s music comes across so well in record format but how does it translate to the live experience? Into Creative went along to their recent gig at The Old Hairdressers in Glasgow to find out. Here is Brian’s verdict
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