MUSIC | Rock & Pop
■ Wayne Hussey Electric Circus, 36– 39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £16.87. Wayne Hussey, of The Mission and The Sisters of Mercy fame, plays a solo gig.
✽ Olive Grove Records Presents . . . The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. 8pm. £6.95–£10.95. Olive Grove Records Label showcase presents Woodenbox, Skinny Dipper, The Moth & the Mirror, Call to Mind (theatre), plus there’s an after party in the cabaret bar. Part of The Pleasance Sessions. ■ The Blueswater The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 11.30pm. £5 (£4). The Edinburgh-based collective performs rhythm’n’blues, funk, soul and rock’n’roll.
Sunday 12 Glasgow ■ Danny & the Champions of the World Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall Street, 332 7304. 8pm. £9. See Thu 9. ■ Josh Record Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 8pm. £8. Self-penned indie-pop by London-based singer/songwriter. ■ The Neighbourhood The Art School, 20 Scott Street, theartschool. co.uk 8pm. £12.50. American rock band using the British spelling of their name. Good lads. ■ Southern Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 8pm. £6.50. The two-piece from Belfast performs alternative indie-blues. FREE williwaw The Old Hairdressers, Opposite Stereo, Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 8–10pm. Amplified ukulele histrionics from Chicago. ■ Wayne Hussey King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £15. See Sat 11.
Edinburgh ■ Dan Wilson Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £15. Reflective folk-rock from the American singer/songwriter best known as the lead singer of Semisonic. ■ Jake Bugg Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 228 1155. 7pm. £25–£29.50. See Thu 9.
✽ Neu! Reekie! Presents . . . The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. 8pm. £6.95–£9.94. Neu! Reekie! presents Dave Hook, Liz Lochhead, Richard Jobson, Teen Canteen and Fini Tribe. Part of The Pleasance Sessions.
Monday 13 Glasgow ■ Clean Bandit O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglinton Street, 0844 477 2000. 7pm. £15. Electro pop outfit with deep house, baroque pop and classical influences. ■ Beerjacket 10th Anniversary The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. 8pm. £5.95–£8.94. One-man alt.folk act Peter Kelly. Part of The Pleasance Sessions.
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Glasgow ■ Tony Hadley Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. 6.30pm. £22.50–£65. The lead singer of Spandau Ballet performs classic hits with a full orchestra. ■ Opeth O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £21.50. Swedish rockers often labelled the ‘heavy metal Pink Floyd’ for their lengthy tracks. ■ Clint Mansell The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, 353 8000. 8pm. £25. Atmospheric film music from the composer, performing with the Sonus Quartet, including the haunting ‘Lux aeterna’ from Requiem for a Dream as well as work from Noah, Black Swan, Moon, The Wrestler and many more. Yes, he was also the guy in Pop Will Eat Itself. See feature, page 22. ■ Patent Pending and People On Vacation King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 80 THE LIST 18 Sep–16 Oct 2014
8pm. £11.47–£13.50. The Nashville- based threesome performs old-time string country blues tinged with indie rock. ■ Woman’s Hour King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £9. The London-based four- piece plays indie-rock.
Edinburgh ■ Angus Munro Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. £5. Prolific Scottish pianist and singer/ songwriter. ■ Catfish Keith The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. 7.30pm. £12. Singer / guitarist delivers foot-stompin’, deep delta blues mayhem. ■ Fatherson Potterrow, Bristo Square, 650 4673. 7.30pm. £10. Indie power pop trio from Kilmarnock. ■ Hanzel Und Gretyl, Deadcell and Metaltech Bannerman’s, 55 Niddry Street, 556 3254. 7.30pm. £11. New York sci-fi industrial metal unit formed by Kaizer Von Loopy and Vas Kallas. ■ Elvis Tribute: Ben Portsmouth The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8pm. £17. Tribute to the King who was crowned ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ in 2012. Don’t knock it, people stil love this kind of thing.
✽ The List Magazine Presents . . . The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. 8pm. £5.95–£6.95. The List presents the like of Prehistoric Friends, Two Wings, Ubre Blanca, plus TYCI DJs and visuals by Adventures in Light. Part of The Pleasance Sessions.
Musselburgh ■ Talon The Brunton, Ladywell Way, 665 2240. 7.30pm. £18 (£16). The Eagles tribute band Talon perform their popular tribute to the beardy country rockers. So, take it easy, ok?
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Glasgow ■ Natural Child O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £145. Nashville trio playing a mix of blues and rock’n’roll. ■ MacNiven/O’Malley Quintet The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, 248 5210. 7.30pm. £7 (£5). Trumpeter Tom McNiven and trombonist Phil O’Malley lead a group playing mostly hard bop with some originals. 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.
Paisley ■ Lorna Reid Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, 0300 300 1210. 7.30pm. £10 (£6). Cool and classy local vocalist singing songs from the likes of Rogers & Hart to Gershwin and Cole Porter.
Friday 19 Edinburgh ■ Hispanic Arts Festival Fundraiser The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, 220 4298. 8pm–3am. £7 (£5). A fun and vibrant night raising money for this year’s festival. Hispanic fiesta spirit provided by Maria ‘Tote’ Conte, Secreto Tropical, Dave Howells, Freddy Ramirez, Nano Fernandez and more.
CRAFT BEER RISING FESTIVAL Sample Glasgow’s musical offerings alongside craft beers and street food at this beer and music weekend festival. DJ stalwarts Optimo kick off the first day, while Mia Dora, the Revenge and David Barbarosa complement the EDM vibe with house, experimentalist and obscure disco infusions on Saturday. Reggae giants Mungo’s HiFi bring some dub to Sunday afternoon and former Portishead collaborator DJ Andy Smith, with fellow producer Boca 45, close the shenanigans. ■ Drygate Brewing Co, Glasgow, Fri 19–Sun 21 Sep.
8pm. £9.50. A co-headline tour from Long Island punk band Patent Pending and Texas indie rockers People on Vacation. ■ Rod Picott Woodend Tennis & Bowling Club, 10 Chamberlain Road, 959 1428. 8pm. £12. One of Nashville’s best singer / songwriters, Rod Picott performs some laments to lost love and some good old, down-and-dirty rock’n’roll.
Edinburgh ✽ Middle of Nowhere Presents . . . The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. 8pm. £8.94–£10.95. The Middle of Nowhere Label showcase features Roddy Hart & the Lonesome Fire, Pete Roe, Miss Irenie Rose and Colin Mcleod. Part of The Pleasance Sessions.
Paisley ■ Create Paisley Showcase Spiegeltent, County Square. 7.45pm. £3. Create is a creative arts youth initiative based in Paisley, working primarily with young people in music, arts, photography and video. They run local band nights, workshops and the weekly music and arts event Create Cafe. Part of The Spree.
Wednesday 15 Glasgow ■ Nell Bryden Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall Street, 332 7304. 8am. £14. Modern day Dixie, bluegrass, jazz, soul and blues from this Brooklyn singer / songwriter and Radio 2 favourite. ■ The Hold Steady O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £16. Celebratory blue-collar indie rocking gear from this American bar band who don’t half recall the sounds of Bruce ‘The Boss’ Springsteen and Thin Lizzy. ■ Sage Francis Òran Mór, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7.30pm. £14.30. Intelligent, poetic hip hop from this Rhode Island rapper.
Edinburgh FREE States & Empires Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 7pm. The three-piece indie-rock band formed by ex-members of Attack Attack!. ■ The Smokin Prophets Bannerman’s, 55 Niddry Street, 556 3254. 8pm. £tbc. Live performance from the Southampton rock ’n’ rollers. Dundee ■ Neon Waltz Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, 01382 229226. 7.30pm. £6. See Sat 27.
Paisley ■ The WCS Paisley Music Showcase Spiegeltent, County Square. 7.30pm. £5.95. Showcase of recent graduates from West College Scotland as they start their careers in music. Part of The Spree.
Thursday 16 Glasgow ■ Black Veil Brides Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £20. Glam metal upstarts from LA. ■ Blackberry Smoke O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £16. The American band plays some Southern rock and country-rock with hints of bluegrass. ■ Jess Glynn O2 ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £10. Jess Glynne features on two number-one hit singles, Clean Bandit’s ‘Rather Be’ and Route 94’s ‘My Love’. Her debut single ‘Right Here’ mixes catchy pop lyrics with R&B backing. ■ Kids In Glass Houses The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. 7pm. £14. Touted emo powerpop quintet from Wales. ■ Coves Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 8pm. £7. London indie duo. ■ The Howlin’ Brothers The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705.