I Acoustic Jam Nice ‘n’ Slea/y. 421 Sauchiehall Street. 333 0900. 8pm. Free. Weekly showcase for local songwriters performing original material.
I The Audio Dropouts Stereo. I4 Kelvinhaugh Street. 576 5018. 8pm. £3. 211 Steve Forbert and Yvonne Lyon Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. SOLD OUT. l-‘orbcrt's appeal lies in his talent for conveying keen observations through tottgh. terse poetry. at ready tunefulness and a warm rasping voice. Local singer/songwriter Yvonne Lyon supports.due to the sellout. another show has been added at 10pm. Part of the Big Big (‘ntmnjv l‘i'SIfl‘tI/ 2005.
I Electrelane and Scout Niblett King Tut‘s “ah “ah llut. 272a St Vincent Street. 221 527‘). 8.30pm. £7.50. See preview page 70 for these synth maidens from Brighton. constructing retro-futuristic pop songs in the tnanner of Broadcast and Stereolab. Support from the ditzy Scout Niblett (she's a she).
I Regular Joe 13th Note ('afe. 50
60 King Street. 553 1638. ‘)pm. £3. limo and power-pop from this live-piece.
I The Paul Rose Band Studio ()ne. Grosvenor Terrace. 341 6516. ‘).30pm. Blues.
Edinburgh
I Allan Davison, All my Logic, Hydro, Ladybirds Can Fly, the Acute and X-Tigers The Liquid Room. ‘)c Victoria Street. 225 2564. 7pm. £5. Another T Break special as a selection of local acts clamour for their right to play T in the P.
I Electric Eel Shock The Vetttte.
17 -- 2| (‘alton Road. 557 3073. 7.30pm. £6. liliS are a high voltage era/ed Japanese garage rock three-piece currently being touted by Kt'rnmg.'.
I Sub-Opt, Visperas, Mommy Maria, Orvil Green and Jezebel’s Dirty Secrets Bannerman‘s. Niddry Street. 556 3254. 8.45pm. £4. Prog-funk three-piece Sub-()pt.
I Open Mic \Vltistlebinkies. 4 6 South Bridge. 557 5| 14. ‘)pm. Free. Jttst turn up and perfortn.
Glasgow
I Avril Lavigne (‘arling Academy Glasgow. 121 liglinton Street. ()870 771 2000. 7pm. £22.50. ()ver- 14s show. The skater boy pin-up returns with more finely-honed teen angst and pseudo- rebellion. when really she‘s cleaner than Britney.
I Dostoevsky, 69, Alt B, FKA, Dexter’s Lab and 2 Liars 8. a Thief Soundhatts. 47 llydepark Street. 221 465‘). 7pm. £5. Members and guests. Motley local band showcase.
I Mundy Brel. 3‘) ~ 43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 7.30pm. £5. Irish singer/songwriter promotes his new albtttn Ruining Down xll‘rmvs‘.
4'? The Paperboys The Arches. 30 Midland Street. 565 1023. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Flawless fusion of Celtic pop.
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While it may not have the showy front of Birmingham
or London, Glasgow has always had a deep love of hip hop and a visit from most excellent R&B chanteuse Terri Walker only helps reinforces the point. Propping her up on quality the bill presented by Urbanscot Lounge is an array of local talent including R&B trio 3- Styles, Glasgow soul singer Kim Wilson, singer/songwriter Raff and Perth’s own emerging rap star Shogun.
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bluegrass. salsa and roots as part of Big Big ('utmli'y l-i’slit'u/ 2005.
I The Honeymoon Machine, Phelix Culpa and Nisted Melons Bartly. 260 (‘lytle Street. 0870 no“ 0‘)‘)‘). spin. £4. Nattted alter an old Steve McQueen lilm. the Honeymoon Machine play bucolic
indie rock with shades of the Flaming lips.
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I Jazz Funk Jam Session Tcliai ()v na. 16‘) 1)eanston Drive. 0141 64‘) 7258. 8pm.
£2.
I Joan Kane and Joe Kennedy Stereo.
14 Kelvinhaugh Street. 5765018. 8pm. £4. Pop rock singer/songwriter and American touring artist.
I Kicking Buckets, Japan 4, UK Deathcharge and Stick Figures Barfly (upstairs). 260 ('lytle Street. 0870 ‘)07 0‘)‘)‘). 8pm. £5. |.ocal punk-pop and ska punk sounds.
I The Magic Numbers, the Pipettes and the Absentee King Tut's \Valt \Val)
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llut. 272a St Vincent Street. 221 527‘). 8.30pm. S()l.1) ()l'T. The Magic Numbers feature two sets of brothers and sisters reaching ottt to all its fellow musical siblings with their swoonw'orthy harmonies and summertime sounds.
I The Ads, Black History Month and Kobia Nice 'n' Sleazy. 421 Sauchiehall Street. 333 0900. ‘)pm. £3. Stow ('ollege band showcase.
I Sound Development Agency, Satellite Dub and Hors La Loi Tom Tom. 207 Batlt Street. 248 2123. ‘)pm. Free. Weekly showcase of local bands. featuring the fttnky rock of Sound Development Agency.
I 1,2,3 & the Fours and Reasons for the Insanity 13th Note ('afe. 5()--- 60 King Street. 553 1638. ‘)pm. £3. Melodic indie pop reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub and Dinosaur Jr.
Edinburgh
I Douglas Kay, Draw, Playtone, Small Enclosed Area, Staccato Set and the Abdominal Showmen The Liquid Room. ‘)c Victoria Street. 225 2564. 7pm. £5. The final lidinburgh leg of the T Break 2005 showcases.
I Roc Raida and Lord Finesse (‘abaret Voltaire. 36 38 Blair Street. 2206176. 7pm. £8 £10. Two time world l)M(‘ champion and fottnder of the X-cctttioners. Roc Raida. isjoined by legendary all rottnder trapper. 1)J attd producer) and founder of l)lT('. Lord l-‘inesse. Ruftone. Lyley. Blag l and 1‘- Turn provide support.
I The Felsons The Ventte. ('alton Road. 557 3073. 7.30pm. £10. See Sat 14 attd preview page 6‘).
I Band Showcase \Vhistlebitilv'ies. 4 6 South Bridge. 557 5114. ‘)pm. Free. ('all in advance for a gig.
I Merznacht The Left Bank. 37 (itttht'ie Street. 225 0744. ‘)pm. ()uter limit hip hop. alternative jazz and L‘lt‘ell't).
Wednesday 18
Glasgow
I Avril Lavigne (‘arling Academy (ilasgow. 121 liglinton Street. 0870771 2000. 7pm. £22.50. See Tue 17.
I Terri Walker, Flo, L-Marie, Raff, Shogun, Eastborn, Kim Wilson and 3-Style ()ran Mor. 731 735 (ireat Western Road. 357 6200. 7pm. £10. New soul talent Terri Walker headlines l'rbanscot's inattgral event and showcasing the latest in live urban soul. featuring a bumper bill of up and coming unsigned talent.
:1: The Resentments The Arches. 30 Midland Street. 565 1023. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). A quintet of roots-rock sidemen who have played with the likes of Bonnie Raitt. Bob Dylan. Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash in their time. Part of the Big Big (‘mmny Festival 2005.
I Tsunami Bomb, Hopesfall, Name Taken and My Awesome Compilation The (‘athouse. 15 t.'nion Street. 248 6606. 7.30pm. £10. Over-14s show. Pttnk pop bill headlined by LS ‘pirate punks'.
I Drive by Argument, Audiofile and Non Zero Barfly (upstairs). 260 (‘lyde Street. 0870 ‘)07 0‘)‘)‘). 8pm. the. Rock and metal line-up.
I Michael Simons Tchai ()vna. 16‘) Deanston Drive. ()141 64‘) 7258. 8pm. £2. (ilasgow-based guitarist playing folk. blues and beyond.
I Sing 8: Drink Stereo. 14 Kelvinhaugh Street. 576 5018. 8pm. Free. Weekly open mic session.
I Mohair, Wide Awake, Wire Daisies and Glasvegas King Tut's \Vah \Vah llut. 272a St Vincent Street. 221 527‘). 8.30pm. £5. Big hair and big guitars from \Vatford band Mohair who have been likened to Bttsh with a llammond organ. I Deception Policy Nice ‘n‘ Sleazy. 421 Sauchiehall Street. 333 0900. 9pm. £3. indie rock line-up for this Paisley l'ni night. with more acts to be confirmed.
I Live Music MacSorley's. 42 Jamaica Street. 248 8581. ‘)pm. Free. See Thu 12.
Edinburgh
I Engineers and Ordinaryson (‘abaret Voltaire. 36---v-~38 Blair Street. 220 6176. 7pm. £6. Symphonic sounds from lingineers.
I Ian Hunter & the Rant Band The Venue. 17— —21 Carlton Road. 557 3073. 7.30pm. £13. [ix-Mott the lloople frontman llunter rallies some not-so - young dttdes for some hoary old rocking good times.
I Rhythm Rooms Open Mic Q-Bar. 5- - 1 1 Leith Street. 8pm. Free. New open mic night with an ‘amazing big sound.‘. I Dana Dixon Blues Band and Dirty Den 8: the Offenders Bannerman's. Niddry Street. 556 3254. 8.45pm. £4. The outfit behind popular album Btmgit' ll'mmm. which also features Lou Martin on keyboards.
I Brady Cole, Joe Viterbo and the Paranoid Monkeys \Vhistlebinkies. 4~—- 6 South Bridge. 557 5114. ‘)pm. Free. Night of guitar rock.
Glasgow
I Myopia, Dead or American, Collette McKendrick, 1, 2, 3’s and Exit Pilot The Arches. 30 Midland Street. 565 1023. 7pm. £7. l'nsigned bands night in aid of the Scottish Society for Autism.
I Live Music Starbucks. 252 ‘25 Byres Road. 357 5318. 7 Thu 12.
I Harriet Glover The (ioat. 1287 Argyle Street. 357 7373. 8 10pm. Free. Newcomer to the (ilasgow songwriting scene currently protruding from the crowd thanks to her silky. lloliday -esque vocals. and original compositions.
I Attic Lights Mono. 12 Kings Court. King Street. 553 2400. 8pm. Free. Altcottntry and 60s pop influences. with four-part harmonies frotn Attic Lights who are launching their album with this gig..
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