MUSIC LIST
FRIDAY 7 ' Glasgow
0 The Stupidsfl he Cateran Rooftops. Sauchiehail Street. 332 5883. 10.30pm. I‘ve never heard the Stupids. but it isa good name. and 1 did see them looking terribly uncomfortable while modelling skateboarding gear for one of the teeny bop magazines. The Cateran. on the other hand. have drawn many comparisons with Stiff Little Fingers — most of them entirely justified. Whether you see that as a compliment or not is debatable.
O Trident Shadows. Bath Street. 332 8111. 9pm. Free. Special early evening gig. so that Trident fans can get home in time to listen to Tom Russell‘s Rock Showon Radio Clyde!
0 George McGowan Trio with Linda Fletcher Blackfriars. Bell Street. 552 5924. 9pm. Free. Residency in Merchant City pub— tasteful.
. Jamie Barnes and Cochise Platini‘s. 115 West Nile Street. 332 5777. Free. You certainly cannot knock Jamie Barnes‘ workrate — he seems to be the only person in Glasgow that has to work this week. apart from me (sob sob).
O Anaconda La Taniere. 15 Fox Street. 221 4844. 9pm. Free. Legend (or at least the press release) has it that Anaconda were ‘formed in 1979 after a heavy drinking session in the legendary Burns’ Howff.‘ A recent sighting at Kelvingrove suggests that they still haven‘t recovered from the hangover.
Edinburgh
0 James The Venue. Calton Road. 557 3073. Doors open 7.30pm. Last year‘s hippest Manchester band. their impressive spiky jangly LP was produced by the great Lenny Kaye. Opinions varied from English whimsy to rock'ssaviours. See them yourselfand decide. Vegans especiallywelcome. '
o The Daisychain Connection Lord Darnley. West Port. 229 4341 . 10pm. Free. Also from Manchester. a promising band. but descriptions of their songs being ‘not Dickensian but Blcascdalian‘ sets off alarm bells. Starting to attract some attention nonetheless.
0 Tom Robinson Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 10pm. £5.50 (£4.50). With an intimate trio of Robinson. a drummer and a pianist and Tom's convivial chat during songs. this should be worth seeing some night. First night of a three-week run. except Mons. See Festival Rock.
0 The Real Sounds of Africa Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 11.45pm. £4.50 (£3.50). The finest pop sounds from Zimbabwe. here for the next eight days. See Festival Rock.
0 Dagmar Krause Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 10pm. £4.25 (£3.50). Acclaimed German interpreterof the works of Brecht/WeilI/Eisler. Formerly singer with Slapp Happy.
0 The Panic Brothers Gilded Balloon. Cowgate.2262151.11.15pm.£4.50 (£3.50). ‘A dole queue Everly Brothers‘. as they describe themselves. coupled with Norman Lovett. the hapless floor manager frOm Ruby Wax‘s show.
0 Wasted Days Rolling Stone. Greenside Place. 558 1270. 9.30pm. Appearance depends on availability ofvenue.
SATURDAY 8
Glasgow
0 Hearts and Minds/River Detectives The Cumbernauld Theatre. Cumbernauld. 7.30pm. Hearts and Minds are an
excellent local hand. signed to CBS. and set to release their debut single ‘Turning Turtle' in September. Any chance to see tham live before that should be taken. The River Detectives are less well known (quite difficult) and include the former frontman from Earthworks and various other relics from the Shift label.
0 Exit the Lemming Blackfriars. Bell Street. 9pm. Free. Credit to Blackfriars for a wide variety of music. although their description of the wonderfully named Exit The Lemming could be more helpful than ‘modern rock'. It just doesn't seem to fit the name.
0 Masada St Georges Bar. St Georges Road. 332 7624. 9pm. Free.
0 Jamie Barnes and Cochise Viva's. Union Street. 2pm. Another residency forthe man who calls himself ‘The Geriatric Grinder‘
Edinburgh
0 The Stupids and The Cateran The Venue. Calton Road. 557 3073. Doors open 7.30pm. The Stupids. recently favourably compared to the Dead Kennedys. have been hanging around the indie charts fora few months now. The Cateran. from Edinburgh. have suffered personnel changes. but have come out the other side with an even harder. thrashier noise. Phew! I‘ll be there.
0 Bald Cormorant Lord Darnley. West Port. 229 4341. 3pm. Free. 60s R&B. country-rock atmosphere.
0 La Paz and Special Guests. Preservation Hall. Victoria Street. 8.30pm. £2 (£1 .50). The winners of last week's Rock/Contemporary heats of the grand band contest support the area's most up-and-coming heavy metal band.
0 After Eight Mince Négociants. Lothian Street. 225 6313. 9pm. Free. Pleasant and proficient jazz-funk group.
0 Tom Robinson Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 10pm. £5.50 (£4.50). See Festival Rock.
0 The Real Sounds of Africa Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 11.45pm. £4.50 (£3.50). See Festival Rock.
0 Dagmar Krause Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 10pm. £4.25 (£3.50). See Fri 7.
o The Panic Brothers Gilded Balloon. Cowgate.2262151.11.15pm.£4.50 (£3.50). See Fri 7.
O Bluetinger The Cavern. Cowgate. 225 9916. Blues-rock.
SUNDAY 9 Glasgow
0 Scheme McKinlay‘s Place. Annick Street. Shettleston. 778 1000. 2pm. Talking ofgeriatrics . . . How can you contemplate going to watch Scheme when faced with the choice of the omnibus edition of E‘aernders or the return of Scorsporr. And if you don‘t hurry home you might miss Highway and Songs of Praise.
Edinburgh
0 Gil Scott-Heron Queen’s Hall. Clerk Street. 668 2019. 9pm. £6. A warm welcome back to the man who brough us ‘B-movie‘. ‘Winter In America'. ‘Johannesburg' and so many others. Musician. singer and poet. Gil hasthe good sense to surround himself with some of the funkiest musicians around. See him. 0 Tam White and The Dexter: Preservation Hall. Victoria Street. 226 3816. £1 after 9pm. Edinburgh's premier bluesman leads his top-rank rhythm ‘n‘ blues orchestra. with brass section. through their paces. Tam‘s voice most widely heard as Big
J azza on BBC's Tutti Frurri.
O Lothian and Avail Nicky Tam's. Victoria Street. 225 6569. Heavy metal. ' 0 African Week Preview Night The Venue. Calton Road. 557 3073. 7pm. £5. Featuring the three bands who will be playing next week — a great chance to see them all on the one bill. Playingtonight
are Sambatucada. Orchestre J azira and Somo Somo. Also. every day (except Suns) starting at 11.30am through till 6.30pm there is indoor busking. Free. and surely a must. Swamp Trash will be regular fixtures.
0 Billy Jones Lord Darnley. West Port. 229 4341. 10pm. Free. good old-fashioned acoustic rock ‘n‘ roll numbers from Edinburgh's most popular singer-songwriter. whose album is still available.
0 Railroad Bill and the Boxcar Stompers Marco's. Grove Street. 228 2179. 11.15pm. £3.50 (£2.50). A realwashboard and tea-chest skiffle band. with an infatuation with the Wild West. only they come from Aberystwyth. Maybe it‘s something they put in the water down there . . .
0 Tom Robinson Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 10pm. £5.50 (£4.50). See Festival Rock.
0 The Real Sounds otAiricaz Assembly Rooms. George Street. 226 2427/8. 11.45pm. £4.50 (£3.50). See Festival Rock.
0 Dagmar Krause Assembly Rooms. George Street, 226 2427/8. 10pm. £4.25 (£3.50). See Fri 7.
o The Panic Brothers Gilded Balloon. Cowgate. 2262151. 11.15pm. £4.50 (£3.50). See Fri 7.
W- Edinburgh
. Drchestre Jazira The Venue. Calton Road. 557 3073. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Seminal African music group. about to become stupendously popular. one hopes. having worked so hard since 1981. Guitarist Ben Mandelson. apart from his other cultural pursuits. played some excellent guitar on Magazine’s final LP. Contemporary West African feel.
0 Somo Somo The Venue. Calton Road. 557 3073. 1am. £3.50 (£2.50). Led by the renowned Fan Fan. Somo Somo have
$62 for defaults 26 Cheapside Street. Glasgow G3
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Sunday, August 23, 1987 from 12 noon Games Chieftain - Alec Monteath Events include:
Hart (Builders) £1000 Sprint Handicap; Donaldson Construction “Heavy” Competitions Foot Racing, Cycling, Tug 0’ War, Highland Dancing, Sheepdog Trials. Craft Fair. Entertainment for Children with ELCHAT Stalls and Refreshments Meadowmill Sports Complex, Prestonpans Tickets £1.50; Concessions 50p; Car park £1
SCOTLANO'S CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH THE SCOTTISH NATIONALORCHESTRA
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13 concerts; films; composers’ forum; visiting and resident
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