Around Town
Name Craig McGee Profession Promoter of Glasgow bands
How long have you been in the job? About a year and a half at WVi/VVQIaSQOWlTlLlSlC.(I().llk and two years if you include managing mates‘ bands beforehand.
How did you get into it? Started it myself by annoying my friend Chris into allowmg me to manage his band Catbuster. I got hooked on the promotion and going to gigs and eventually bought a digital camera to show off my pictures of gigs on the web. I chose the name Glasgow Music for my site and it kind of took off from there. Then I started doing things with Subcity radio and started a clubnight.
What’s the best bit about it? Putting on a night that everyone's still raving about days later, seeing bands and getting CDs for free.
And the worst? Yet to find out. ISUppose...
Favourite band? the Libertines are my favourite band; anyone who knows me will tell you. As for Glasgow at this moment in time . _ . Sens and Daughters. the Ronelles and Figure 5').
If you weren’t doing this job, what would you do? I'm currently finishing a degree in economics. so I dread to think what c0uld have happened. Plans for the future? I want to continue with the Tuesday club gigs at Tom Tom and look to get more venues and bring bands from around the country into Glasgow. I want to promote Glasgow's music scene. which Will be helped by my new website. and also do more DJ sets and maybe get a regular slot somewhere.
What would you do on your ideal day off in Glasgow? Lie in until early afternoon. get tip and head into town. If it was a Sunny day. a few drinks in the park while kicking a football about with mates and then head to a gig at Stereo. telling the sunny day. any Friday meeting iii Nice'n'Slea/ys around 3--/1pm and then going to Pinup Nights or Funbouse is always good.
I Bands playing every week at Tom Tom, 207 Bath Street. Glasgow. Free entry. / Or rriore info go to
www. glasgown iris/c. co. uk.
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Activities & Events
Chemistry 'I‘iger ‘I‘iger. the (ilassltouse. 2t) (ilasslttt'd Street. (I207 ~l7l lll‘)”. 7.30pm 2am. L'I5. .\ datiitg eient “Illl salsa lessons. speed dating aitd more \yays to meet Mr or Miss Right. Book online at \tn“chemistry.co.uk.
Poplife! I3lIt Note (‘al-c‘. 50 (ll) King Street. 55.3 I638. 8.30piri. Iii lltis monthly pop gui/ the questions are secondary to getting drunk. singing along to Spandau Ballet and moaning abotit the scores. Hosted by Radio Magnetics Molly and Brendan ()‘Ilare.
Self Regulating Poster Wall ('('.:\. 350 Sauchichall Street. 352 4000. I’aste tip your oun poster it “I” retnain \isiblc until sortieoiic pastes o\ er the top.
Talks
ArtBites! .\IcI.eIlan (iaIIeries. 270 Sauchiehall Street. 565 4I00. Iprn. I‘ree. Short talk on “Q ()rchardson's ‘.\larriage ol‘ ( 'omenience‘.
Gender, Violence and art: Viewing and Making Images of Power (iaIIery oi \ltttIL‘l'li :\l‘l. ()tlt‘ctt SII'L‘L‘I. 22‘) I090. 6.30 7.30pm. I’r'ce. I)r .'\deIe I’alrick ll‘ttlll (ilasgon Women's library gi\es this illustrated talk on the representation ol written in art tltroughout history.
Workshops
Hip Hop Dance Classes ('(‘.'\. 350 Sauchichall Street. 352 4000. 7 8pm. £5 lf-lt. .'\p[ittl't‘llll_\ it‘s your ci\ ic duty to shake your booty.
Activities & Events
Self Regulating Poster Wall ('( ‘.r\. .55“ Satlc‘lllcltttll SII'L‘L‘I. .552 49””. SL‘L‘ III“ I)
Fairs
Antiques for Everyone Sli( ‘( '. I'innieston ()tiay. 0870 040 4000. Iii'tMsL‘ or buy from a \\ ide selection of antiques and collectibles.
Saturday 14
Activities & Events
Charity Auction BlytIisuood Square (iardens. I 5pm. .-\n auction l'eaturing some ol' Scotland’s top artists including Kirkham. lidgar. Ilimson and I)e\Iin. In aid ol' Sense Scotland. I’ret ieyy starts at lpm. auction at 5pm.
’5 The Space You’re Not In ()l'illl .\l0l'. 73l 735 (ircat Western Road. 08700 600 I00. 7pm. £30. .\ host of celebs [)L‘l'lttl'lll songs and poems inlluenced by (iIasgim
\y ritcr and actress. (iaiI \Vy Iie. \\ Ito
recently died l'rom leukaemia. See prey ieu. abmc and IIitlist.
Self Regulating Poster Wall (‘(‘.«\. 350 SauchiehaII Street. 352 4000. See 'l‘hu I2.
Fairs
Free Comic Book Day Henry Wood Hall. 73 ('Iaretiiont Street. 287 55I I.
I l.30am 4pm. [I50 (accompanied under |2s lrcel. I’ick tip copies of specially published editions oI Slur Iliu'x. .lluri'r’l .lr/i i’It/im'x \\ ith Spit/('1‘ .Ilrut. Htr' l’tl/l/(H/lt [win and much more. (iordon 'I‘ait. one ol the leading /)(Ill(/\ creator's. aitd (iraharn Manley. best knimn lttl' Itis \\ot'k on BUUUglU ;llltI .lmlur' /)I'('r/r/. \\ III I‘C guesling. :\Iso buy. sell and Itaxc comics \alucd.
Antiques for Everyone Sli( '( '. I'iniiicslon Quay. 0870 040 4000, See Hi
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BENEFIT/TRIBUTE
THE SPACE YOU’RE NOT IN OranMor, Glasgow, Sat May 14, 7pm
Gifted poet and performer Gail Wylie died of leukaemia last September aged 32, five months after she was diagnosed with the illness. By way of celebrating the Glaswegian’s life and work, while raising money for Gartnavel Hospital’s new Leukaemia Research Centre, a roll call of the Scottish arts scene’s best-kent figures are to congregate for a mouthwatering evening of poetry, music and theatre. The Space You’re Not In takes its title from Wylie’s poignant poem about loss and longing, which begins, ‘Being sane in a moment/ Being sober/ Climb down from the chittle chattle/ A hush in the space/ It’s then I miss you.’
The event takes place in OranMor in Glasgow's West End, the lively, eclectic venue being transformed into a vintage jazz lounge for the evening. £30 a ticket seems a snip after a quick peak at the line-up which includes stalwart writers Liz Lochead, Alasdair Gray, James Kelman and Janice Galloway and features musical contributions from Eddi Reader (pictured), Belle and Sebastian and Arab Strap. The evening opens with a champagne reception and there will be an auction of artworks and musical instruments signed by the likes of Billy Connolly and Franz Ferdinand.
These artists are all appearing for free in tribute to Wylie, whose passion for life and the arts has been summed up by painter and playwright John Byrne, who has created artwork inspired by her poetry. ‘She was so full of life . . . unforgettable, literally. Anything I can do would be a privilege. Gail was an inspiration and the world is so much the poorer without that wonderful light of hers’. (Allan Radcliffe)
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Homes Overseas Exhibition Sli(‘(‘. I-innieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. Information and practical advice on buying a house in the sun.
Spon Edinburgh v Glasgow University Boat Race River ('Iyde. (ilasgim (ireen.
Fairs
Antiques for Everyone SI£(‘(‘. I'innieston Quay, 08700404000. See Hi 13.
Homes Overseas Exhibition Sli(‘(‘. I’innieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. See Sat I4.
Spon
Britannic Asset Management Women’s 10K Run Bellahoustoii Park. Bellahouston I)ri\ e. 427 5454. The increasingly popular “omen-only race attracts over l0.000 willing competitors.
Monday 16
Talks
Conversation Pieces: Tony Roper Royal (’oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. lpm. £3.50 iii adyance; £4 on the day. lorry Roper has written for and produced comedy greats such as .S'i'uli'lt and “ti. .Vrlkr't/ Iii/(‘0. Rub ('Xr’x/H‘I! illltl ()II/\~ riii [Quinta He's also a huger talented play“ right. perhaps best kno“ n for The Strum/(K
Workshops
Beginners Capoeira Workshop ('arnital :\t'ls. 2nd I-‘Ioor. 34 Albion Street. 552 8637. 6 7.30pm. L6 0.4). learn this graceful Bra/ilian martial art.
Wednesday 18
Talks
Curator’s Favourites Biirrell (‘ollectioii 2060 I’oIlokshaty's Road. 287 2550.
12.30 Ipin. I‘ree. Noorah AI-(iailani. curator of Islamic civilisations. discusses a ‘) 10th century Islamic ceramic bowl.
Workshops
Beginners Capoeira Workshop (‘amiyal Ans. 2nd Floor. 34 Albion Street. 552 8637. 6 7.30pm. £6 (£4). See Mon l6.
Talks
ArtBites! McLelIan (iallerics. 270 Sauchiehall Street. 565 4100. l l.l0piii. I‘tee. Short talk on "Ilte ()rttithologist' by John Iiyeritt Millais.
Consumer Support Forum Mitchell Library. 201 North Street. 287 299‘). 6pm. Find out about your rights as a consumer as well as how to avoid credit and debit
Cafe Scientifique: Help Me Die - Why Not? Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 7.30pm. (ilasgoxi l'niyersity's I’l‘olt‘ssot' Sheila .\Icl.ean examines euthanasia from both a medical and ethical view point.
Workshops
How to be a City Gardener: Tips on Composting at Home The Hidden (iardens. 'I‘raimyay. 25 Albert I)riye. 0845 330 350]. I.30 2.30pm. I-‘ree. Iniproye your gardening skills in these \xeekly workshops. Booking required.
Hip Hop Dance Classes (‘(‘.'\. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 7 8pm. £5 t£4l. Sec 'I‘hu I2.