Another competition, but again it’s a cracker – win a pair of tickets for Live at Loch Lomond. The festival, which takes place on 2rd and 3rd August at Balloch Castle Country Park. more… “win Live at Loch Lomond tickets”
The whole world seems to be talking about Attic Lights (see previous review) with even tabloid recognition – helped in no small part by a chance meeting with David Gest followed by his, er, ‘guesting’ on a version of their new single. more… “Attic Lights competition”
Another year, another HYGOMP, but rater than occupying solely the titular ‘Pavement’ outside Glasgow’s favourite veggie cafe-restaurant-record shop, it’s a 2-stage setup this year, adding a full-blown indoor stage. Happily, though dark skies threaten to drench the clientele, the second stage is never completely necessary – apart from, of course, providing twice the number of bands to see, with stage timings carefully arranged to avoid (much) overlap. more… “Hey You Get Off My Pavement 2008”
At least one listing for this show declares that the Legendary Glasgow act will be performing their “hits”. In front of a hometown crowd renowned for its for hecklers, this promise could go challenged by the fans as much as by Trading Standards. more… “The Blue Nile”
The Dunstaffnage Festival, which takes place the 19th & 20th July, is one with strong independent credentials and a grass roots feel, but it’s not a newcomer to the crowded festival scene by any means. more… “Dunstaffnage festival preview”
With a festival every week (this is no exaggeration it’s hard to name favourites (especially when they’re running competitions with itm?) but we can say without much fear of dissent from the ranks of writers that the Wickerman festival is always at the top of our ‘to do’ list. more… “Wickerman festival preview”
We’re sorry to have to announce that the TV21 / Swimmer One / Starwalkers gig at Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall on Thurs 26th June has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances.
Refunds at the point of purchase, and itm? hopes to reschedule all 3 bands on the bill for future shows.
“Quit while you’re ahead” is the old adage and Edinburgh band TV21 took that to extremes – in 1982, 3 years after they’d formed, they came off the stage at the Edinburgh Playhouse and packed in a career which had seen them release various singles, a well-received album in ‘A Thin Red Line’ and that evening’s show, a support slot with the Rolling Stones.
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“The village fete-ry of fun that is Hey You Get Off My Pavement! returns to the concrete of Kings Court this year (Sunday 29th June) with another dandy line up of new faces and established talent. more… “Hey You Get Off My Pavement! competition!”
Culled from recordings of The Decemberists’ lead singer’s 2006 solo US tour Colin Meloy Sings Live is an intimate, fun, stripped down affair as you would imagine. Coming across like a literary whiz with an ear for a tune Meloy is playful and off the cuff more… “Colin Meloy”