Whilst there have been several fine musical Hogmanay performances at towns and cities throughout Scotland over the years perhaps the most memorable of them all was delivered by a five piece band of mod styled punks from New York. In 1979 Blondie were at the peak of their popularity. The success of their 1978 breakthrough… Continue reading When Debbie did Gallus, Blondie at the Glasgow Apollo.
Month: December 2016
A Very Merry Christmas from The Barley Boat
As the preparations for Christmas go in to last minute overdrive those of us yet to finish or even start their festive shopping may be tempted to call for a halt to the madness. With so many people on a mission to shop themselves to death whilst a cheesy pop soundtrack plays in the background… Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas from The Barley Boat
Dancing on Tables new EP, Don’t Stop.
Young Dunfermline five piece Dancing on Tables released their new EP, Don’t Stop, earlier this month, marking the occasion with a launch night at Electric Circus in Edinburgh. It’s still early days for this band but if you are looking for some sparkly indie pop to keep you in the festive party mood then you… Continue reading Dancing on Tables new EP, Don’t Stop.
Catching up with Hugh Kelly at The Double.
Hugh Kelly’s new single, The Double, was released on the 17th of November. We may have come slightly late to the party here, don’t you make the same mistake. Those of you are familiar with Mr Kelly will know to expect bluesy soulful vocals delivered at high intensity. The added ingredient here is an extra… Continue reading Catching up with Hugh Kelly at The Double.
A Couple of Christmas gifts from Laurie Cameron.
As the annual party season begins to gather momentum the usual musical suspects are making their annual appearance. We all know which songs are going to be enticing us into an orgy of drink fuelled out of tune singalongs and bad Dad dancing. Tunes by Slade, Wizard, The Pogues and even Shaking Steven will be… Continue reading A Couple of Christmas gifts from Laurie Cameron.
