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By the Time I Get To Greenock
“When people hear good music, it makes them homesick for something they never had and never will have” – Edgar Watson Howe Following our tragic national tradition that sees our brightest minds scattered like wilting heather around the globe, I recently put myself into self imposed exile in Didim Turkey and spent 21 months […]
Alec Downie
June 24, 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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Dananananaykroyd in Australia and Europe
Glaswegians Dananananaykroyd have been added to the 2009 Splendour in the Grass line-up in Byron Bay, Australia. Tickets for that festival sold out in an hour in May but you can catch the ‘Naykroyd’s incredible live show in Melbourne and Sydney in between a few European festivals.
Shiner
June 19, 2009
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Mungo’s Hi Fi dates in Europe and Mexico
Mungos Hi Fi, Scotland’s number one Reggae dancehall sound-system will be playing a number of shows and festivals in Europe and in Mexico City this summer. Mungos Hi Fi have been releasing hits since 2001 when their killer track Wickedness featuring Brother Culture, released on the dubhead label, first took the world by storm getting […]
Shiner
June 19, 2009
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Annie Lennox Unplugged in South Africa
Annie Lennox will be performing a one-off concert in July in at the Montecasino Theatre in Gauteng, South Africa. The event will benefit Annie Lennox’s SING campaign which helps prevent the spread of HIV in South Africa, and also supports those currently living with HIV. Talk Radio 702, together with Sony Music and Montecasino, proudly […]
Shiner
June 18, 2009
