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4 MUSIC Lana Del Rey
5 COMEDY Bill Bailey
The Saturday Night Live performance. The (maybe) fake lips. The indie-rock boyf from Kassidy. None of the gossip or hype that surrounds the siren of ‘Hollywood sadcore’ can detract from the fact she’s created a remarkably iconic sound. Although she has recruited Kassidy as support on this tour. See preview, page 75. O2 Academy, Glasgow, Wed 15 & Thu 16 May. The crazy-haired king of the bewilderness returns with a new show highlighting his worries about the modern world. Expect religious dubstep, Horntallica and at least one amazing owl. See feature, page 54. Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, Wed 8 & Thu 9 May; Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 10 & Sat 11 May; Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 6–Sat 8 Jun.
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7 VISUAL ART William E Jones
8 MUSIC Tectonics
Abstract techno artiste Container heads the line-up for this live electronic music rammy, which also features Dalhous, Silk Cut (pictured) and The Orpheus Choir (the new project from Rubadub’s Aleks Jurczyk). See preview, page 49. Glue Factory, Glasgow, Fri 19 Apr. Using archive footage edited and assembled into three different pieces, the LA-based artist has created an exhibition exploring the power games at work in broadcast media. See review, page 106. The Modern Institute, Glasgow, until Sat 25 May.
This mini-festival of multi-genre music-making focuses on the parallel scenes in Scotland and Iceland, with guests including Alvin Lucier, Aidan Moffat and Hanna Tuulikki (pictured). See feature, page 74, and classical preview, page 94. Various venues, Glasgow, Sat 11 & Sun 12 May.
9 BOOKS The Bongo Club Slam We’re always pleased to see Listy folks keeping up an active role on the cultural scene – our Books editor Kirsty Logan and lead film critic Hannah McGill join Alan Bissett (pictured) on the judging panel for this high-octane poetry slam. Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Fri 3 May.
10 CHOSEN BY SASKA HARAMINA, BALKANARAMA The Nordic Fiddler’s Bloc
If you have even a slight inclination towards fiddle music you’re in for a real treat this month when the fabulous Nordic Fiddlers Bloc play Edinburgh. Comprised of three virtuoso musicians, The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc fuse three separate yet beautifully compatible fiddle traditions – those of Sweden, Norway and Shetland. When immersed in this highly intense and invigorating musical experience you’re able to distinguish between these three distinct flavours whilst being gently engrossed in their unique blend. In addition, they’re also doing a set at secret Edinburgh residential venue Soundhouse – a relaxed, intimate space which fully diminishes the barrier between the audience and the artist. Email douglas@soundhouse.org.uk for more info on that. The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, The Pleasance, Edinburgh, Tue 30 Apr, then touring. Balkanarama, Make Do, Glasgow, Fri 19 Apr; Studio 24, Edinburgh, Sat 20 Apr.
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