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Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway : Malcolm Middleton
It’s Burns Night tonight and somewhat fittingly Vic Galloway highlights singer, guitarist and poet Malcolm Middleton in Ireland as his Scottish international gig of the week. More on Malcolm below along with details on 13 other Scottish bands and artists on tour outside the UK this week:
Vic Galloway
January 25, 2010
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This Week in the Gloaming 2010 #4
Each Sunday we present some of the best new photos of Scotland in the gloaming, the magical time before sunrise or after sunset. This week featuring images of Eilean Donan, Fisherrow harbour, Arthur’s Seat and Barvas Moor.
Colin Campbell
January 24, 2010
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Meursault New Singles and European Tour
Meursault’s new singles are out now and the Edinburgh band have just announced their first European tour. Full dates and ticket details are below. The records are released on Matthew’s own Song by Toad label but he still manages to give us a relatively unbiased review:
Matthew Young
January 23, 2010
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Interview with Copy Haho
Stonehaven’s Copy Haho have been hailed by many, including Vic Galloway, as one of Scotland’s best new bands. The guys are set to play their first ever tour in Europe with Los Campesinos! and yesterday singer Joe Hearty spoke with Dear Scotland about the upcoming gigs and more. Dates and ticket details follow the interview:
Pete Reid
January 22, 2010
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New Camera Obscura gigs to include Indonesia, Mexico and Coachella
Glasgow’s Camera Obscura are in Sydney tonight and the band have just announced new dates in Europe, Asia and North America for the Spring. Highlights include the Coachella Festival in California and a Friday night gig at Emo’s in Austin. Full details and ticket links below as always:
Shiner
January 21, 2010
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Tales of a TA Gourmet: On Fast Food and Football
Despite the fact I can barely boil an egg, I do like to think I appreciate a quality bit of grub, whether it’s fried soup dumplings from Yang’s in Shanghai ($1 for 6) or lunch at Le Bernardin in Manhattan (quite a bit more for 6 courses).
Billy Williamson
January 21, 2010
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Don’t You Forget About Me: Scars
In 1981 the NME wrote of Scottish post punk band Scars that “Scars will be stars: they’re the new craze. The stage is theirs.” It didn’t happen like that, but when you see the video below, filmed around Edinburgh in 1981, you might think it still looks ahead of its time.
Shiner
January 20, 2010
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Peenko’s Ones to Watch in 2010: Mitchell Museum
2nd article and I’ve got another cracker for you, none other than Glasgow four piece Mitchell Museum. In my eyes they’re the most exciting and innovative band to emerge from these shores in ages.
Lloyd Meredith
January 20, 2010
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Frightened Rabbit Announce Australian Tour
Frightened Rabbit have just announced a mini tour of Australia for later this month which includes a pun-writer’s dream show with Echo & The Bunnymen in Sydney. It appears that hare bands are still very popular in Australia. You’re welcome. Tickets are on sale now:
Shiner
January 19, 2010
