MUSIC | Rock & Pop / Jazz FIVE OF MY FAVOURITE…
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR, BY CLAIRE SAWERS, MUSIC EDITOR
VARIOUS ARTISTS Dark Acid 2 (Clan Destine) Part 2 in Clan Destine’s series of acid / techno records. This gently- face-melting beauty features Glasgow-based Stefan Blomeier, Claire, Tropics of Cancer (with members of Golden Teacher) and Bläck | Tract (a project involving Ela Orleans). Basically impossible not to dance to.
VARIOUS ARTISTS Lithic Grid (Instructional Media) Delirious, warped electronic sounds from Glasgow, on this compilation by mini-label Instructional Media, showcasing the varied output of Lithic Grid – an arty / musical collective made up of Lewis Cook, Jamie and Rickie McNeill and Callum Monteith among others. An anti-bedroom-production, it was recorded ‘communally’, and live.
VARIOUS ARTISTS The History of the Emulator II Shakuhachi Flute Sample (self-released/Good Press Gallery) In a stroke of pure geek-genius, Glasgow musician Joe Howe assembles all the uses of a preset flute keyboard sample, via Peter Gabriel (it’s that one right at the start of ‘Sledgehammer’), Coil, SNAP, Enigma and James Ferraro. Go and do a whole series now Joe, please?
PENNY PENNY Shaka Bundu (Awesome Tapes from Africa)
One of my favourite labels, set to play Optimo’s Hogmanay party – which promises to be amazing. Hard to single out a favourite, but this South African house reissue from the 90s makes my day, every time.
ANDY KAUFMAN Andy and His Grandmother (Drag City, see artwork above) 2013 saw a sublime beyond-the- grave hoax from the unforgettably odd, pioneering comedian. These are Kaufman’s tape recordings of candid post-coital critiques, grandmother chinwags, surreal animal chats, social satire and snort-out-loud funny stuff.
110 THE LIST 12 Dec 2013–23 Jan 2014
Tuesday 14 Saturday 18
JAZZ
Glasgow ■ Maroon 5 The Hydro, Exhibition Way, 248 3000. 6.30pm. £37.50. The band with ‘Moves Like Jagger’ perform tracks from new album Overexposed. Please note change of date. ■ Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £17.50. Since dissolving the much- loved Pavement, Malkmus has concentrated on The Jicks, who are now on fourth album Mirror Traffic. See album review, page 96. ■ LIfe On Standby, Mono Six and Penguins Kill Polar Bears King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8pm. £7.50. Alternative rockers from Greenock. Part of New Year’s Revolution. FREE Munro’s Open Mic Night Munro’s, 185 Great Western Road, 332 0972. 9pm. See Tue 17.
Wednesday 15
Glasgow ■ Kataklysm, Krisiun and Fleshgod Apocalypse Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 6.30pm. £16. Canadian death metal band. ■ Minor Delilah, The Detours, One Last Secret and Waiting on Jack King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £6.50. Alternative rock quartet from Lanarkshire. Part of New Year’s Revolution. Edinburgh ■ The Bunker Studio 24, 24–26 Calton Road, 558 3758. 7pm. £2. See Wed 8. FREE Jammin’ The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 9pm. Live jam session.
Thursday 16
Glasgow ■ Fun Lovin’ Criminals O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £20. Fun Lovin’ Criminals may be past their creative peak but always find an eager crowd, keen to bellow along to the hits. ■ Lamb Of God O2 Academy, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £19.50. Aggressive groove metal and metalcore from US quintet. ■ Sonny and the Lost Soul Train, Perpetual Motion and Touring Barcelona King Tut’s, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £6.50. Twenty first century soul blues and rock’n’roll. Part of New Year’s Revolution. Edinburgh ■ Lindi Ortega The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £10. Alt.country inspired by Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, self-described as a ‘roadside motel love affair between old school outlaws and country darlings.’
Friday 17 Glasgow ■ Neck Deep, Roam, Cavaliers and Flakes Audio, 14 Midland Street, neckdeepuk.com 6.30pm. £6. This Wrexham-based combo performs their own pop-punk material. ■ Freddie Mercury Tribute Night The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £10.50 advance (£12 on the door). Jim Smart’s tribute to the Queen frontman. FREE The Lift Shaft Incident MacSorley’s, 42 Jamaica Street, 248 8581. 9.30pm. See Fri 20.
Glasgow ■ Deer Tick Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall Street, 332 7304. 7pm. £12.50. Grizzled leftfield Americana. ■ Gillon - The Sound of Buble The Ferry, 25 Anderston Quay, 01698 360085. 8pm. £10.50 advance (£12 on the door). Tribute to the Canadian crooner. ■ Lindi Ortega and Sturgill Simpson Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 353 8000. 8–10.30pm. £13. See Thu 16. Edinburgh ■ Clipper and The Wee Rogue Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. 7–10pm. £4. Double headliner from Clipper, a band put together inspired by the events surrounding the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie. ■ Neck Deep and Roam Studio 24, 24–26 Calton Road, 558 3758. 8pm. £7 advance; £8 on the door. This Wrexham-based combo performs their own pop-punk material. Includes entry to club afterwards. ■ Federation of the Disco Pimp The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm. £5 (£4). Jazzy funk tuneage.
Sunday 19
Glasgow ■ Hannah Trigwell King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8pm. £8. Acoustic pop singer- songwriter from Leeds.
Monday 20 Edinburgh ■ Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, 225 2564. Times tbc. £tbc. London electro and hip hop duo who scored a cult hit with their commandments single ‘Thou Shalt Always Kill’. FREE Antihoot Open Stage Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 629 4101. 7.30pm. See Mon 16.
Tuesday 21 Glasgow ■ Defeater Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. 6.30pm. £12. American melodic hardcore band. ■ Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. 7pm. £12.50. See Mon 20. FREE Munro’s Open Mic Night Munro’s, 185 Great Western Road, 332 0972. 9pm. See Tue 17.
Wednesday 22
Glasgow ■ Amadou & Mariam Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 7.30–10.30pm. £20–£23. Duo from Mali playing a blend of pop and blues. Part of Celtic Connections. ■ Connan Mockasin King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £9. Lo-fi psychedelic pop from this very individual New Zealand musician. Edinburgh ■ The Bunker Studio 24, 24–26 Calton Road, 558 3758. 7pm. £2. See Wed 8.
Thursday 23 Glasgow ■ The Blackout The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £15. Vigorous Welsh nu-metallers signed to Fierce Panda. ■ Darlia Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 8pm. £6.50. Grunge-flavoured rock by the three-piece band from Blackpool.
Events are listed by date, then by city. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to henry@ list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Henry Northmore and Rowena McIntosh. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry
Thursday 12
Glasgow ■ South Korean Jazz Quartet The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). Bassist Martin Zenker brings some of the best jazz players from Seoul to the UK. Edinburgh ■ Click Clack Club Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8–16 Morrison Street, 629 4101. 8pm. £5 (students £3). Funky Beefheart- influenced experimental music club. ■ Napier Music Course Singers Showcase The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £4 (£3). A selection of vocalists from the Napier music course.
Friday 13
Glasgow ■ NYJOS: The Directors Cut Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, 552 3489. 8pm. £5. Up lifting jazz, funk and soul as National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland Artistic Directors Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain perform live as a trio with special guest Jules Jackson on bass. Edinburgh ■ Keith Edwards Quintet The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£4). Saxophonist Keith Edwards and his band with a mixture of uplifting classics and lesser-known tunes. ■ Gecko 3 The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm. £5 (£4). Acid jazz/hip hop/reggae trio.
Hamilton ■ Christmas Party Night featuring Big Vern & The Shootahs The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, 01698 452299. 7pm– 1am. £42.50. Festive food, drink and dancing with Glasgow’s Blues Brothers outfit rolling out the rhythm’n’blues favourites.
Saturday 14
Edinburgh ■ NYJOS: The Directors Cut The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 6pm. £5. See Fri 13. Dundee ■ Christmas With The Rat Pack Caird Hall, City Square, 01382 434940. 7.30pm. £27. Beat the winter blues with seasonal classics including ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’, ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’, ‘Let It Snow’ and many more.
Hamilton ■ Christmas Party Night featuring Big Vern & The Shootahs The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, 01698 452299. 7pm– 1am. £42.50. See Fri 13. Sunday 15
Edinburgh ■ Stormy Sunday Blues The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm. £5 (£4). Blues night organised by vocalist James Carr, featuring a showcase of blues singers and soloists. FREE The Whighams Jazz Club Whighams Wine Cellars, 13 Hope Street, 225 8674. 8pm. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio. Jazz. blues and funk vocals form Brigid Mhairi.