The Jam Jar (situated upstairs from Sinky’s), is Dunfermline’s newest gig venue, with apparent lofty ambitions judging by the eclectic mix of comedy & music it’s booked in its nascent period more… “The Twilight Sad / People, Places, Maps / Astrid & Quinn”
With a self-released, acclaimed album already under their belt, the Aberdonian quintet have made great strides since the release of Boxing Clever in 09; more… “Little Kicks”
My first impressions of Dundee’s Dexters Bar is a dark but anything but dingy venue, incorporating impeccable sound with a well light & laid out stage more… “Found / Martin John Henry / Man Without Machine / The Strangers Almanac”
With one in four of us thought to be affected with mental health issues at some point in our life; and a seemingly inherent perceived historical relationship between the creation of great art, tempered with the image of the ever troubled artists & tortured souls more… “The Fruit Tree Foundation”
I’m embarrassed to say, this is the first of me venturing on the comparably short journey from Fife to the ‘burgh, to experience the now established and highly respected Limbo at The Voodoo Rooms; with an assured quality controlled and consistent line-up more… “Eagleowl / The Scottish Enlightenment / Silver Fox”
Tonight’s Tigerfest – Carnegie Hall showcase; follows neatly on from last night’s Focus on Fife 2010 line-up more… “Fence Collective Night”
As the Vaselines reconvene with their ridiculously long-awaited second album ‘Sex With an X’ (20 years in the making); rekindling their preoccupations with sex and religion more… “The Vaselines”
The Phantom Band were kind enough to take time out (in-between loading the tour van and catching their breath), after their barnstorming set at Fat Sam’s supporting Frightened Rabbit, to speak to me about their relationship with Chemikal Underground, the groups dynamic, their inspirations more… “The Phantom Band”
In their formative stages Broken Records racked up an impressive following, with their formidable live reputation preceding them more… “Broken Records”
It’s testament to how the stock of these two outstanding acts continue to rise, as the ticket demand for tonight show has reached near fever pitch more… “Frightened Rabbit / The Phantom Band”