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The Pictish Trail on tour with Malcolm Middleton in Europe
As mentioned earlier this week, Malcolm Middleton will be all over in Europe this autumn and The Pictish Trail (Jonny Lynch) will be opening for the former Arab Strapper. The Pictish Trail recently recorded a session with Matthew in Edinburgh. Tour dates and video from that session below.
Shiner
August 13, 2009
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Why Does it Always Rain On Me?
Billy provides live updates as he watches the Scotland v Norway game in Hong Kong. Noon: I have come out of hiding this week and crossed the border into bandit country – aka Wan Chai – Hong Kong’s drinking and, well, “other things” district; less well-known, it is also the midpoint of a not-so-recent 12-hour […]
Billy Williamson
August 12, 2009
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Brillso Brothers – Best, Brilliant Breakfast
Dear Scotland presents another adventure from the head, arms, fingers and computer of Scottish animator Swatrick Payze. This week : Brillso Brothers – Best, Brilliant Breakfast.
Swatrick Payze
August 12, 2009
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Take Me Out – Alec Downie’s Top 20 Scottish Cover Versions (20-11)
I was watching a clip of Bowie & Annie Lennox, doing a rehearsal of Under Pressure for the Freddie Mercury Tribute and in the background George Michael, oblivious to the fact he is being filmed, is singing every word with them. Rockstars are just like us, they are fans first and musicians second and the […]
Alec Downie
August 12, 2009
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Malcolm Middleton Interview and European Tour
Falkirk’s Malcolm Middleton, formerly one half of Arab Strap, has as a solo musician become a voice of sparkling unpredictability, unafraid of touching on his own dark side. He will be touring extensively in Europe this autumn with The Pictish Trail (more later this week) and recently spoke with Matthew Young at the Homegame Festival […]
Matthew Young
August 11, 2009
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Interview with Kenny McColl of the Tartan Specials
AC/DC, The Eagles and U2 will play Hampden Park this summer. Now add the Tartan Specials to that list. The Tartan Army troubadours play in Oslo tonight and have been asked to play at half-time during Scotland’s last two home World Cup qualifiers. We caught up with Tartan Specials bass player, Brooklyn resident and occasional […]
Pete Reid
August 11, 2009
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Paolo Nutini shows in US and Canada
Paolo Nutini will be back in North America for the second leg of a tour that has already seen him play to sold out venues in New York, Chicago and Boston this summer. Listen to an interview with Paolo and get full ticket details below.
Shiner
August 10, 2009
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Vic Galloway’s Pick of This Week’s Scottish Gigs Abroad
Edinburgh’s Broken Records will play the Haldern Festival in Germany on Thursday evening and Vic highlights that show out of the many Scottish performances around the World this week. Details below.
Vic Galloway
August 10, 2009
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This Week in the Gloaming
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 Aberdeenshire, Clachtoll, Glen Etive and Islay.
Colin Campbell
August 9, 2009
