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New Baws Please
Andy Murray. It could have been me. I’m man enough to admit it’s been tough watching the inexorable rise from loose-limbed, awkward teen looking like a puppy pawing at a persistent fly to the hardened, ridiculously talented yet still wonderfully acerbic world No.3 he’s become.
The Wee Man
June 26, 2009
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The Ludovico Technique For Scottish Expats
PROLOGUE There’s a part in Anthony Burgess’s novel “A Clockwork Orange” where the anti-hero, Alex, is subjected to “The Ludovico Technique”. This is intended to cure him of his violent tendencies, and the implementation involves him being forced to watch violent acts on a cinema screen while under the influence of a drug which induces […]
Billy Williamson
June 25, 2009
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Nazareth Back to Rock Canada
2008 marked the 40th Anniversary since the original four members of legendary rockers Nazareth got together back in Fife in 1968. The band have never really stopped touring and continue to play to devoted fans around the world. This summer the band will be in Canada before heading back to Eastern Europe.
Shiner
June 25, 2009
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Rod Stewart Returns with European and North America Shows
Scotland’s favourite Cockney Rod Stewart is heading back out on the road again in Ireland and Germany before heading over to North America this summer. Despite recent rumours of a Faces reunion including Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers on bass, Rod will be sailing solo this time.
Shiner
June 23, 2009
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Sweet Dreams : Scotland avoid heartbreaking exit from World Cup
Scotland’s last World Cup Finals game was 11 years ago this week. Going into the game against Morocco, we knew that a win coupled with a Brazil win over Norway would see us through to the next round. But the Norwegians beat Brazil and so fortunately we avoided another heartbreaking exit by simply getting gubbed […]
Pete Reid
June 23, 2009
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Europe’s Beautiful Future – Primal Scream shows
Primal Scream will be in Europe in this summer performing classic songs and newer material from 2008’s album ‘Beautiful Future’. The band recently completed a US tour which included a headline set at the Scottish showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Also on the bill that night were Glasvegas, Camera Obscura, Dananananaykroyd and The Proclaimers.
Shiner
June 22, 2009
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This Weeks Gigs : June 22 – June 28, 2009
Camera Obscura, Mogwai, Hudson Mohawke, Calvin Harris, Paolo Nutini, Franz Ferdinand, Simple Minds, and Runrig.
Pete Reid
June 22, 2009
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Sharleen Spiteri Plays It Again In Casablanca
Of all the festivals, in all the towns, in all the world, Sharleen Spiteri, former frontwoman for Texas, has announced an appearance at the Casa Music Festival in Casablanca, Morocco. Following a UK tour earlier this year, Sharleen will hit the festival circuit this summer in support of last year’s debut solo release ‘Melody’.
Shiner
June 20, 2009
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The Wee Man on Friday : I Can’t Feel My Legs
They say long distance relationships don’t work. They’re right. It’s one of life’s certainties, that it’s all destined to end in uncomfortable estrangement. Yet I once thought differently about long distance love. Sure, I was young with naive dreams of open waters and shimmering sunsets, she was just a blistered cargo ship.
The Wee Man
June 19, 2009
