. MUSIC/JAZZ
some ear-grabbineg good pop tracks at the demo stage, and who topped the 1989 List/McEwans Lager demo tape competition; and Moni, veterans oftwo Radio Clydc sessions, who deliver country-influenced songs topped with the voice of lead singer Monica. Tonight, they play an acoustic set.
I Peach County Fixx, 86 Miller Street, 248 2859. 10pm. Free. lfyou‘re fond oflabels, this lot are ‘New Country' — all good stuff along the lines of Lyle Lovett. Steve Earle, et al.
I Five Past Midnight Shelter, 7 Renfrew Court, 332 6231.
I Live music Fixx, 86 Miller Street. 248 2859. 10pm. Free.
Edinburgh
I The Matter Babies Venue , Calton Road. 557 3073. See Preview.
I The Gist Negociants, Lothian Street, 225 6313. 9.45pm. Free.
I Las Fiilplnas BB‘s Basement Bar, Barony Street (off Broughton Street),556 8240.5—7pm,8—11pm.See Fri 29.
THURSDAY 12
Glasgow
I Blur King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272 St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 10pm. Formerly Seymour, and just signed to Food Records, which means they‘ll try to pass themselves off as a trendy independent band, even though they're backed by major label distribution. Such is life. I Giant Mania King‘s Court, 7 Osbourne Street, 552 2250. 10pm. Free. For some inexplicable reason, Giant have decided to expand their name; let‘s hope they expand their talent at the same time. Personally, I would have preferred Giant Mutant Ninja Turtles. I Spamborskee Traders, Glassford Street, 552 5826. 9pm. Free. Reliable sources tell me that Spamborskee‘s ‘theatrical experience‘ promises to be the best gig of the fortnight. Be afraid. Be very afraid. I Paris Match Glasgow‘s Glasgow, The Arches, Midland Street. 9.30pm. £1. Tickets from Ticket Centre, Candleriggs, or on the door from 5.30pm. Local band whose acoustic set blends commercial melodies with the folk tradition. I The Kim Beacon Band Shelter, 7 Renfrew Court, 332 6231. See Thurs 5. I Big George and The Business Studio. 12 Shuttle Street, Paisley, 889 6867. Residency. 10.30pm. Free. See Thurs 5. I Billy Mclsaac and The Other Brother Alhambra, 31 Waterloo Street, 221 3260. See Thurs 5. I Willy Logan Outhouse , 1155 Cathcart Road, 649 0184. 9.30pm. Free. Singer/guitarist with a keen ear for replicating other people‘s songs. I Live music Minstrels, 66 Broomielaw, 204 3698. I Le Rue Studio 55, Bruce Hotel, Cornwall Street, East Kilbride,035522 9771. 8pm. £2. See Mon9.
Edinburgh
I Ned‘s Atomic Dustbin Venue, Calton Road, 557 3073. Postponed from June due to a bereavement, the tour by this crimped-haired quintet from Stourbridge comes off at last. in their time, they‘ve supported The Wonder Stuff, and cite Sham 69, Enya and Black Sabbath among their influences. Have just released their debut Ingredients E P on Chapter 22, which waltzed off with the Melody Maker single of the week.
I The Kim Beacon Band Preservation Hall, Victoria Street, 226 3816. 9.30pm. Free. See Thurs 5.
I The Kitchen Devils Negociants, Lothian Street, 225 6313. 9.45pm. Free.
I Las Filipinas BB’s Basement Bar, Barony Street (off Broughton Street), 556 8240. 5—7pm, 8—11pm. See Fri 29.
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FRIDAY 29 Glasgow
I Glasgow International Jan Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I Charlie Proppa Baby Grand, Elmbank Gardens, Charing Cross, 248 1942. Piano bar music from 8.30pm.
I Hideaway Blues Band McSorleys, Jamaica Street 221 8499. 8.30pm. Blues/soul in regular spot.
Edinburgh
I Rootsies Duo Globe. West Port. 229 4553. 9pm. Free. Rockin‘ blues.
I Alpha Jazz Duartet Ellersley House Hotel, Ellersley Road, Corstorphinc. 337 6888. 8—1 1pm.
SATURDAY 30 Glasgow
I Glasgow international Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I The Shelter 7 Renfrew Court. off Renfrew Street. 332 6231 . 8pm—round midnight. New regular venue. cafe/bar/theatre. Tickets £2.50. Atsimevu's African drums, jazz double-bass and horns, and folk penny whistle combine to produce pulsating and danceable music, as seen on NB.
I Charlie Proppa Baby Grand. Elmbank Gardens, Charing Cross, 248 1942. Piano bar music from 8.30pm.
I Tommy liulcup's Jazz Band Rolls Royce Club, Paisley Road 449 0684. 1.30—4pm. Regulars on the trad scene in afternoon residency.
Edinburgh
I Toto and the Jazz Boston: Preservation Hall, Victoria Street. 226 3816. 2—4pm. Free. Regular afternoon session. Followed in the evening by blues from The Little Wolves.
I Alpha Jazz Duartet Ellersley House Hotel, Ellersley Road, Corstorphinc. 337 6888. 8—1 1pm.
I Platform 1 Caledonian Hotel, Rutland Street, 225 2433. 12.30—2pm. Superb mainstream pianist Alex Shaw leads his trio. In the evening, BlueIinger provide r'n’b.
SUNDAY 1 Glasgow
I Glasgow International Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I George McKay Duo Joe's Garage, Bank Street, 339 5407. Acoustic modern jazz with double-bass and guitar.
I Paisley Arts Jazz Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, 887 8010. Lunchtime jazz from the Ron Findlay Trio at 12.30pm.
Edinburgh
I Capital Jazz Band Crest Hotel. Quecnsferry Road, 332 2442. 2—5pm.
I lpanema Oblomov‘s, The Mound, 220 0054. 9pm. Free. Jazzy regulars.
I The Spirits ol Rhythm Stair Arms Hotel, Pathhead, 0875 320277. l—4pm. New Orleans.
I The Climax Jazz Band Glcncairn Hotel, Royal Circus 225 5218. 5—7pm. New Orleans jazz from tendentiously titled residents.
MONDAY 2 Glasgow
I Glasgow international Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I Kit Carey's Jazz Band Gillespie‘s 26 Cheapside Street, off Broomielaw, 221 7704. 9pm. Resident band serve up
trad/New Orleans/mainstream.
Edinburgh
I Nobody’s Business Bannerrnan's, Niddrie Street. 556 3254. 9pm. Friendly blues band.
I East Coast Jazz Band Blue Lagoon, Angle Park Terrace. 337 9922. Evening. 9pm—midnight. Resident trad band.
I Le Jazz Iiot Maxies Bistro, West Nicolson Street, 667 0845. 9pm-midnight. Resident 19305-style small swing band.
I Elastic Band The Pavilion, Buckstone Terrace, 445 5584. Resident jazz9Ll 1pm.
TUESDAY 3 Glasgow
I Glasgow International Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I Bobby Wished Group Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 332 1210. 9pm. Free.
. Top flight bop and fusion saxman.
I Rest In Blue Studio Bar, Shuttle Street, Paisley, 889 6867. 9.30pm. Power blues and traditional urban sounds, including original material and covers of Alex Harvey, Junior Wells and 22 Top. Admission one pair of dancing shoes, it says here.
I Bill Finiayson Baby Grand, Elmbank Gardens, Charing Cross, 248 1942. Piano bar music from 8.30pm.
I Perdido Satchmo‘s, Battlefield Road, 6361170.9pm. Mainstream and Latin
jazz.
I Hideaway Blues Band Curlers, Byres Road, 334 1284. Blues/soul band in regular spot.
Edinburgh
I Swing '90 Malt Shovel, Cockburn Street. 9pm. Django-inspired swing quartet.
I Makin’ Waves Cafe L‘Odeon, George [V Bridge. 9.30pm. Free. Saxman Bill Simpson leads five-piece modern jazz outfit.
I Eddie Severn Duartet Oblomov‘s, Mound Place, 2200054. 9pm. Trumpet and bop outfit.
I Louisiana Ragtime Band Navaar House Hotel, Mayfield Gardens, 667 2828. Evening.
I Jacit Finlay and Kenny Ellis The Shore Bar, Leith, 553 5080. Jazz duo.
I Rootsie Tootsie Blues Band Preservation Hall, Victoria Street, 226 3816. 9.30pm. Free. Rockin‘ blues from regulars.
WEDNESDAY 4
Glasgow
I Glasgow international Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I Charlie Proppa Baby Grand, Elmbank Gardens, Charing Cross, 248 1942. Piano bar music from 8.30pm.
I Ah Urn O‘Henry’s, 445 Great Western Road, 339 1275. 9pm. Free. Latin-tinged electric quintet.
Edinburgh
I AI Fairweather and The Sundowners Young’s Hotel, Leamington Terrace, 229 6481.8.30pm. Veteran trumpet star’s weekly blow with the local trad crew.
I Charlie McNair's Band Preservation Hall, Victoria Street, 226 3816. 9.30pm. Free. Trumpeter McNair leads well-established Dixieland outfit.
I Jazz at Maxies Maxies Bistro, West Nicolson Street. 6670845. 8.30pm—midnight. Background music in bar/restaurant.
I Shore Music Shore Bar, The Shore, Leith. 9pm. 553 5080. Live jazz,check venue for details.
THURSDAY 5 Glasgow
I Glasgow Intemationai Jan Festival See Jazz Festival Listing. I Bill Finlayson Baby Grand, Elmbank
Gardens, Charing Cross, 248 1942. Piano bar music from 9pm.
Edinburgh
I George Penman's Jazzmen The Edinburgh Jazz Club, Tartan Club, Fountainbridge, 557 1642. 8.30—11.30pm. The popular Glasgow-based Dixieland outfit visit the new regular venue forthe Edinburgh Jazz Club, the Calton Studios having not worked out to their satisfaction. £5 (£3 members).
I Templehail Stampers Temple Hotel, Esplanade, J oppa, 669 4264. Evening. Trad and Dixie residents.
I Phil Bancroft Trio St James Oyster Bar, Calton Street. 557 2925. 9pm. Serious jazz sounds from a serious young saxophonist. I Makin' Waves Oblomov‘s, Mound Place, 220 0054. 9pm. Free. Saxman Bill Simpson leads five-piece modern jazz outfit.
I Baroda Swing Maxies Bistro. West Nicolson Street. 9pm. Female vocalist in a trio with violin, guitar and percussion. 305 and 405 classics with some modern soul jazz.
I Swing '90 McKirdy‘s, Assembly Street, Leith, 553 6363. Hot Clubfoursome.
I GeoIl Byme Trio Shore Bar, The Shore, Leith. 9pm. 553 5080. Live jazz.
FRIDAY 6
Glasgow
I Glasgow Intemationai Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I Charlie Proppa Baby Grand, Elmbank Gardens, Charing Cross, 248 1942. Piano bar music from 8.30pm.
I Hideaway Blues Band McSorleys, Jamaica Street 221 8499. 8.30pm. Blues/soul in regular spot.
Edinburgh
I Rootsies Duo Globe, West Port, 229 4553. 9pm. Free. Rockin’ blues.
I Alpha Jazz Duartet Ellersley House Hotel, Ellersley Road, Corstorphine, 337 6888. 8—1 1pm.
I Bluelinger Preservation Hall, Victoria Street, 226 3816. 9pm. R‘n‘b.
SATURDAY 7 Glasgow
I Glasgow Intemationai Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
I The Shelter 7 Renfrew Court, off Renfrew Street, 332 6231. 8pm—round midnight. New regular venue, cafe/bar/theatre. Tickets £2.50. Atsimevu‘s African drums. jazz double-bass and horns, and folk penny whistle combine to produce pulsating and danceable music. as seen on NB.
I George Penman's Jazzrnan Carnegie‘s, 142 Vincent Street, 226 3833. Afternoon Dixieland session.
I Charlie Proppa Baby Grand, Elmbank Gardens, Charing Cross, 248 1942. Piano bar music from 8.30pm.
I Tornmy Rulcup's Jazz Band Rolls Royce Club, Paisley Road, 449 0684. 1.30—4pm Regulars on the trad scene in afternoon residency.
Edinburgh
I Alpha Jazz Duartet Ellersley House Hotel, Ellersley Road, Corstorphine. 337 6888.8—11pm.
I Platiorrn 1 Caledonian Hotel, Rutland Street, 225 2433. 12.30—2pm. Superb mainstream pianist Alex Shaw leads his trio at lunchtime, and Bluelinger provide r‘n'b in the evening.
I Toto and the Jazz Bostons Preservation Hall, Victoria Street, 225 2078. Free. Afternoon session.
‘ SUNDAY 8
Glasgow
I Glasgow International Jazz Festival See Jazz Festival Listing.
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