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Scotland at SXSW 2014 – Round One of Announcements Includes 2 Scottish Bands
The first round of SXSW Music Festival artist announcements is here earlier than ever and it includes 2 bands from Scotland. It was announced today that Casual Sex and Saor Patrol have been invited to play in Austin next March.
October 16, 2013
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NYC Scotland “Ready to take on the World” in Cosmos Copa Soccer Tournament
New York’s best Scottish soccer talent is set to make its debut appearance in the Cosmos Copa tournament this Sunday, 23 June, where they will face teams representing Gambia, England, and Paraguay. The Copa tournament, run by the famous New York Cosmos soccer club, is now in its fifth year and has established itself as […]
June 21, 2013
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NYC Scotland 4-4 NYC England
NYC Scotland President Colin Reid blasted his English counterpart over comments the NYC England man made after Sunday’s 4-4 tie between the teams in a pre-Cosmos Copa friendly in Brooklyn on Sunday, taking offence at accusations that the Scots were deceptive, deceitful, and dastardly. NYC England President Yuval Lion, 42, had earlier said, “Those wily […]
May 30, 2013
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NYC Scotland Look For Revenge in Cosmos Copa
Back in 2006 when I lived in New York, I was part of the first annual Tartan Army Tartan Day football match between the NY Tartan Army and Tartan Army visitors. I know that there is too much ‘tartan’ in that sentence but there you go. Anyway we (the NY Tartan Army) won 4-2 that […]
May 29, 2013
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Scotland at SXSW 2013 – The Final List
So here we go. South by Southwest 2013 kicked off today in my adopted home town of Austin, Texas. Scotland will be well represented over the next 10 days or so with around 12 Scottish companies here for the Interactive festival, at least 1 really cool film, and 12 great bands. I’ve tried to list […]
March 8, 2013
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How Scotland Can Still Qualify For The 2014 World Cup
Virtually everyone has already written off Scotland’s chances of making the next World Cup. But as I watched us crush Estonia last night I started to wonder what needs to happen for us to make it. I know this is crazy but after crunching the numbers I think we can actually do it. Here’s how:
February 7, 2013
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14 Scottish Artists Now Confirmed for SXSW 2013
Earlier this week, Creative Scotland revealed that they would be supporting five Scottish bands and three DJs to attend this year’s SXSW Music festival in Austin. We can also add The Waterboys’ Mike Scott, Frightened Rabbit and more to the list of Scottish acts who’ll be there. Full list below:
January 19, 2013
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Scottish Bands at SXSW 2013 – 8 Bands Announced So Far
Last week the SXSW Music festival announced a ton of bands for the 2013 event to be held next March in Austin, Texas. Among them are 8 new Scottish bands that will be hoping to be the next big thing of buzz.
December 12, 2012
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Americans for an Independent Scotland – and why I am one of them
In less than two years, the people of Scotland will vote to decide if their nation should become an independent country. Today, on St. Andrew’s Day, I’m going to explain why I am supporting the Yes campaign. I am a Scot who now lives in Austin, Texas. I was born and raised in Glasgow, I […]
November 30, 2012
