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Mylo Gig in Romania, New Album Soon
Originally from the Isle of Skye, Mylo’s 2004 debut album ‘Destroy Rock & Roll’ remains a bookmark in the story of dance music crossovers. His new album is expected in September and Mylo will be playing the Mission Dance Weekend in Romania next week. Listen to a full live set and get ticket info below.
July 25, 2009
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Travis Announce Intimate Acoustic Shows in New York and LA
Limited tickets are now available at Travis Online for a couple of special acoustic Travis gigs featuring Fran and Andy in New York and LA. Video of Fran announcing the shows appeared last night and you can watch it below.
July 24, 2009
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Glasvegas Continue World Domination With More Dates in Europe and North America
It has been an incredible year for Glasvegas. The band will support U2 tonight in Dublin then return to America next week to headline their own tour. Later this summer they’ll open for U2 at Hampden and Wembley then they’ll be back in North America to support Kings of Leon in September. Ticket information below.
July 24, 2009
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Scottish Football Autobiographies – The Pundown
Footballer autobiographies. Rarely written by the player and rarely read by anyone except for 5 minutes on Christmas day, their only redeeming feature might be their awful pun titles. We at Dear Scotland openly embrace the pun so today we look at the best and worst Scottish football book puns, and propose some alternative titles.
July 23, 2009
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The Proclaimers Returning to America
Auchtermuchty’s favourite sons The Proclaimers have just completed a tour of Canada and will be returning to North America in September with a full band. No news yet on whether they will be driving around the States on the back of a red convertible again (see video), but ticket details and tour dates are below.
July 21, 2009
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Errors Live in Germany and Poland
Glaswegian instrumentalists Errors are currently signed to Mogwai‘s Rock Action label and have the same incredible ability to paint pictures in sound without words. The band will be visiting Berlin and Myslowice next month. Tour details and ticket information below.
July 20, 2009
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AC/DC Touring North America, Wearing Vintage Scotland Kit
Following Kenny McColl’s expert analysis of whether AC/DC are really Scottish, it now seems appropriate to bring news and ticket details for the band’s upcoming stadium tour of North America. And to confirm Kenny’s conclusion, watch the featured video of the band playing their take on Loch Lomond in full 1978 Scotland kit below.
July 18, 2009
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Twilight Sad, Frightened Rabbit and We Were Promised Jetpacks to tour US together
Three of Scotland’s most powerful and exciting new bands have announced that they will be touring in America together this autumn. The Twilight Sad will be joined by label mates Frightened Rabbit and We Were Promised Jetpacks for many of the dates on the West Coast. See tour dates and buy tickets below.
July 17, 2009
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Tartan Specials Will Be Coming to Oslo
The Tartan Specials are heading to Oslo next month to play an acoustic gig ahead of Scotland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway. Their blend of new terrace anthems and classic Scottish covers have long been a live favourite of the Tartan Army, and their international popularity grows with every campaign.
July 16, 2009
