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WIN EASTERN PROMISES FESTIVAL TICKETS
Held on Fri 5 Oct and Sat 6 Oct at Platform, Glasgow, this music festival hosts an eclectic mix of
British musical talent including Lightships, the band fronted by Teenage Fanclubber Gerard Love (pictured), plus The Monochrome Set, Plank!, The Sexual Objects and Alexander Tucker. To win one of two pairs of tickets enter by Wed 3 Oct at list.co.uk/offers.
WIN DOG IS DEAD TICKETS
Indie rockers Dog is Dead begin a UK-wide tour to promote their upcoming debut album All Our Favourite Stories. They will be appearing at Edinburgh’s Electric Circus on Fri 26 Oct and Glasgow’s King Tuts on Sat 27 Oct. To win a pair of tickets to each gig enter at list.co.uk/offers. WIN EFTERKLANG ALBUMS
We’re a wee bit in love with Danish alt.folk magicians Efterklang, especially
after their recent foray into filmmaking with An Island – a spare, affecting doc paying tribute to the deserted Russian settlement of Piramida. The subject matter extends onto their new album, Piramida – read our album review on page 81, or go to list.co.uk/ offers to win one of two copies. WIN RBS MUSEUM LATES TICKETS
in one of the grandest spaces in the capital (the National Museum of Scotland), the great and good of Edinburgh gather in fancy dress (masquerade-themed this time round) to frolic, mingle and listen to some excellent List-curated music. Electronica whiz Miaoux Miaoux headlines, with support from sometime animal sound conqueror ANAKANAK. Head to list.co.uk/ offers, where you can win a pair of highly sought-after tickets to the event on Fri 19 Oct. HOW TO ENTER
Closing date is Wed 17 Oct unless otherwise stated. There is no cash alternative. Usual List rules apply.
■ Warrior Soul Ivory Blacks, 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. 7pm. £10. See Thu 20. ■ And Finally . . . Phil Collins Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £16.50. Pete Bultitude pays tribute to the ex-Genesis man. ■ Hiva Oa The Glad Café, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, 636 6119. 7.30pm. £5. Hiva Oa’s celebrate the launch of their debut album The Awkward Hello, Handshake, Kiss. ■ John Mackie The Roxy 171, 171 Great Western Road, 331 1901. 8pm. Glasgow-born, Manchester-based singer/ songwriter who has teamed up with ex-Oasis guitarist Bonehead in the past. ■ Knuckledust, Divide, Pay the Price and Offside The 13th Note Café/ Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 8pm. Hardcore bill of bands from Glasgow and around. ■ The MV & EE, Expo 70, Special Hits and Ancient Ocean CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. 8pm. £6. Psychedelic ‘free-folk’ from this Vermont twosome, with krautrock and ambient drone from Expo 70, aka LA musician Justin Wright. ■ Mark Morriss The Hold (Underneath The Admiral Bar), 72a Waterloo St, 221 7705. 8pm. The Bluetones frontman plays a solo gig and comperes a quiz as he launches his new album. ■ Van Morrison Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 8pm. £45. Legendary Irish curmudgeon and hugely influential blues and jazz artist plays tracks from his new album Born to Sing: No Plan B. ■ The Voice Live SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 8pm. CANCELLED. ■ Three Blind Wolves King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £7. ‘Badass hillbilly rock’n’roll’ from Ross Clark’s band. With support from Carnivores. Edinburgh FREE Sher Watson The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. Acoustic singer-songwriter usually seen with Das Contras. ■ Bandaoke Charity Night Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £5. A chance to sing with a backing band, in aid of Bowel Cancer UK, with live music from Sly Swiggs & The Warcorps and The Bearded Ladies. ■ Lost in Audio The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 7pm. £5. Hard edged indie packed with guitar hooks. ■ Radio Pachuco Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7pm. £tbc. Seven-piece swing/blues band. ■ Soulacoaster The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7pm. £tbc. Twelve-piece soul band playing hits made famous by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and The Commitments. ■ Stanley Odd The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, 225 2564. 7pm. £7. See Thu 20. ■ Rock’n’Roll Benefit for Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty & ACE Leith Dockers Club, 17–17a Academy Street, Leith, 467 7879. 7.30pm–12.30am. £3. A mix of indie, punk, grunge and rock with Sam Barber & The Outcasts, Dirty Red Turncoats, Glassface, Seafield Foxes and Llennett. Please note due to licensing restrictions no entry after 10.30pm. ■ Death Trap City and Stillpoint Bannerman’s, 55 Niddry Street, 556 3254. 8pm. £5. Alternative pop rock. ■ James Yorkston and Kathryn Williams The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £15 (£13.50). Nu-folk from this integral member of the Fence Collective, with support from Mercury Music Prize nominee Kathryn Williams. Full ‘I Was a Cat from a Book’ band set. FREE Austen George The Antiquary, 72–78 St Stephen Street, 225 2858.
9pm. The Edinburgh singer/songwriter brings his guitar and vocal-led music to Stockbridge. Part of Stockfest 2012. FREE Sunshine Delay Three Monkeys, 87 Portobello High Street Portobello, 669 7155. 9pm. Melodic country-influenced Americana. ■ The Ramblin’ Ponies, The Bare Bones, Mog and The Number 9s Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 11pm–3am. £tbc. A mix of blues, rock and hip hop. Dunfermline ■ Singleskin, Any Colour Black and Knock On Effect PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore Street, 01383 729790. 9pm. £5. Alt.rock/indie Dunfermline band.
Saturday 22 Glasgow ■ Ashton Weekender Ashton Lane, 2pm. See Fri 21. FREE Stooshe Silverburn, Barrhead Road, 880 3200. 2pm. The UK’s newest girl group with a hip hop and R&B edge performing live at the mall as part of the Silverburn September Weekend celebrations. FREE David Duffy MacSorley’s, 42 Jamaica Street, 248 8581. 6pm. Weekly residency. FREE The MeatMen Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 6pm. Rockabilly, bluegrass and skiffle from Glasgow trio The MeatMen. ■ Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward & Fisher Maggie May’s, 60 Trongate, 548 1350. 7pm. Dundonian supergroup featuring members from various bands including The Law, Luva Anna and Magdalen Green. ■ Anneke Van Giersbergen O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £10. Former vocalist with Dutch progressive band The Gathering. ■ Beth Jeans Houghton Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7pm. £9. Precocious, oddball Brit-folk chanteuse who alleges she was born in Transylvania to a pack of wolves. ■ Darren Hayes and The Candle Thieves O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £25–£35. Darren Hayes (Savage Garden) satiates the demand for his sweet vocal action – and mundane mainstream pop. ■ The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £10. Glam rock tribute (formerly known as Tigers on Vaseline). ■ Vigo Thieves, The Begbies and Eldritch Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7pm. £6. Over-14s show. Classic rock and electro pop influences from this Wishaw quartet. ■ Hip Parade, Dead Generals and Ripley Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 7.30pm. £7. Rollicking Glasgow indie rock quartet who were runners-up in the Orange Unsigned competition a few years ago. ■ The Bismarck and Ex-Wives The 13th Note Café/Bar, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. 8pm. Seattle band described as a punk version of Crazy Horse. ■ Kenny Brown, NK Jays and Lyndsay Kelly The Roxy 171, 171 Great Western Road, 331 1901. 8pm. £4. Unplugged night. ■ The Rising The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £10 in advance: £12 on door: £23.95 with early dinner at 6pm. A tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen. FREE The Collectors McChuills, 40 High Street, 552 2135. 8.30pm– midnight. Mod, garage and R&B covers from this Glaswegian quintet, plus DJ sets from Gregor Emond (Superfly) before and after the band. ■ The Moons, Hooks N Crooks, No Need for Idols and The Holy Ghosts King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £6. See Thu 20. FREE Swagger Samuel Dow’s, 67–71 Nithsdale Road, 423 0107. 8.30pm.
Quality rock covers and self-styled ‘rock salvation’ from Swagger. Edinburgh ■ Get Cartered Fiddlers Elbow, 4 Picardy Place, 07972 352626. 2pm–1am. £8. An all day celebration of the best bands and singer-songwriters Edinburgh has to offer. Featuring stripped down sets from the likes of Aaron Wright, The Jackals, Nature Boys, Plastic Babies, The Durty Wurks, Jen and the Gents, Little Love & the Friendly Vibes, Emily Rose, Sam Morris, Dirty Macs, Paint the Silence, Black Riot Valves, James Metcalfe, Baz Simpson and Caravan Club. ■ Bainbridge Music Showcase The Third Door, 45–47 Lothian Street, 225 6313. 7pm. £tbc. Band showcase, line-up tbc. ■ Party For Independence Espionage, 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, 477 7007. 7pm–3am. £5 in advance; £7.50 on the door. A night of live music (Pax, Fiery Jack and three other bands tbc) and DJs to follow the Rally for Scottish Independence earlier in the day. FREE Stewart MacLennan Henderson’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 94 Hanover Street, 225 2131. 7pm. Guitarist and singer-songwriter. ■ Vakunoht and We Ate Them Off the Floor Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 228 9393. 7pm. £5. Heavy progressive space rock. ■ WASP and Crimes of Passion The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 6.30pm. £19.50. Once notorious full-on metal outfit whose name is an acronym for We Are Sexual Perverts. They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore. Special ‘30 Years of Thunder’ two-hour show in three parts. The first section consists of tracks from the first four albums, the second set is a shortened version of The Crimson Idol (complete with the movie accompaniment), the final set is a best of classic and brand new WASP tracks. ■ Woodenbox, Zopa & The Shakes and David Alexander The Third Door, 45–47 Lothian Street, 225 6313. 7pm. £6. Folksy, rhythmic sounds from Glasgow’s Woodenbox. FREE Fanny Pelmet & The Bastard Suits The Parlour Bar, 142 Duke Street, 555 3848. 8pm. Garage rock’n’roll. ■ Zed Penguin, The Tide Inside, Mad Nurse and Now Wakes the Sea City Café, 19 Blair Street, 220 0125. 8pm. £4. Alternative Edinburgh trio led by Matthew Winter. FREE Beth Willis The Ale House, 18–22 Clerk Street, 629 0275. 9pm. Catchy musical hooks mixed with concise, intelligent lyrics.
Sunday 23 Glasgow ■ Ashton Weekender Ashton Lane, 2pm. See Fri 21. FREE Blues Kitchen Live Slouch, 203–205 Bath Street, 221 5518. 6pm. Weekly live music with acts tbc. ■ Get A Room The Brunswick Hotel, 106–108 Brunswick Street, 552 1552. 6pm. A fundraising night that sees big names play side by side with local talent over seven floors of the Brunswick Hotel. ■ The Acutones Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 6.30pm. £6. Over-14s show. The Acutones are a Stevie Wonder/Chili Peppers/Gnarls Barkley-influenced band. ■ George Michael SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 6.30pm. £51. Hits from the former Wham man’s 30 year career, now with added orchestra, on his rescheduled ‘Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour’. New dates. ■ Halestorm and Heaven’s Basement The Cathouse, 15 Union Street, 248 6606. 7pm. £10. Over- 14s show. Headbanging rockers from Pennsylvania.
84 THE LIST 20 Sep–18 Oct 2012