Stories from the Ballroom: Dancing Fools by Alison Irvine
Barrowland • Barrowland Ballads • Concerts in Glasgow • Fans of Barrowland Park • Gigs in Glasgow • music books • Music in Glasgow • Recollective
October 22, 2018
Ahead of the publication of the limited edition book Barrowland Ballads in March 2019, we have a wonderful guest blog from Alison Irvine accompanied by photographs by Chris Leslie and drawings by Mitch Miller, together they are the award-winning artists Recollective. 
Glasgow Jazz Festival 2018: Competition
competition • festivals • Gigs in Glasgow • Glasgow Jazz Festival • Glasgow Music Venues • Music in Glasgow
May 3, 2018
We’re very excited about the 32nd Glasgow Jazz Festival, the longest-running music event in the city. To celebrate its return we have a competition on our Facebook page to win a pair of tickets to see the fabulous Orchestre Poly-Rythmo at the Old Fruitmarket on Friday 22nd June. 
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Concert for Stewart: Guest blog by Rab Noakes
Belle and Sebastian • Concerts in Glasgow • Duglas Stewart • Emma Pollock • Gigs in Glasgow • Guest Blogger • Karine Polwart • Music in Glasgow • Rab Noakes • St Luke's • The Pastels • The Primevals
November 2, 2017
On Friday November 24th Saint Luke’s will host a celebration of the legendary radio producer Stewart Cruickshank, who lived for music and for people. His work from Beat Patrol to the Iain Anderson show gave a start to countless musicians and enriched the lives of all music lovers in Scotland. He made things happen, brought people together,…
Read More »Findlay Napier: Glasgow
Findlay Napier • Glasgow • Guest Blogger • Music in Glasgow • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
October 8, 2017
We love Findlay Napier writing about Glasgow, the city he now calls home and title of his new album. Findlay kindly agreed to share it with us — thank you Findlay. Glasgow is released on October 13 and you can pre-order it here 
The Sikh Pipe Band by Peter Ross
Concerts in Glasgow • festivals • Glasgow Music Venues • Glasgow Walking Tours • Guest Blogger • Music in Glasgow • Peter Ross • Piping Live
August 7, 2017
o celebrate the launch of his new book The Passion of Harry Bingo and our Piping Live tours, Peter Ross and his publisher Sandstone Press have graciously allowed us to use this wonderful piece by Peter on The Sikh Pipe Band’s appearance at Piping Live in 2015. Thanks also to Michael McGurk for allowing us to use his photograph. Keep…
Read More »Belle and Sebastian’s Chris & Sarah chat about TRNSMT
Belle and Sebastian • Concerts in Glasgow • festivals • Gigs in Glasgow • Glasgow Green • Music in Glasgow • TRNSMT
July 4, 2017
With T In The Park taking a well-earned rest this year, the festival focus shifts to Glasgow this weekend when the inaugural TRNSMT festival takes over Glasgow Green from Friday to Sunday. Kasabian top the bill on Saturday and Biffy Clyro bring proceedings to a rocking close on Sunday but it’s the Friday line-up we’ve got our…
Read More »Glasgow Jazz Festival 2017: The Bevvy Sisters
Bevvy Sisters • Gigs in Glasgow • Glasgow Jazz Festival • Glasgow Music Venues • Glasgow Walking Tours • Music in Glasgow • SNJO • Things to do in Glasgow
June 19, 2017
The audience know they’ve seen something special * * * * * BROADWAY BABY Energetic yet measured. Skillful and exuberant* * * * THE SCOTSMAN Mixing equal measures of sweetness and sass, grit and glamour, heartbreak and hilarity – cut with a dash of potent Scottish spirit – Since 2006 The Bevvy Sisters have won a uniquely…
Read More »Glasgow Jazz Festival: Jazz Tour featuring guest musician Joe Williamson
Concerts in Glasgow • Glasgow Jazz Festival • Joe Williamson • Music in Glasgow • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland • Things to do in Glasgow • Tommy Smith
June 16, 2017
We have a real treat in store for you! The guitarist Joe Williamson —”Outstanding musicianship and breathtaking improvisation” Tommy Smith — will perform a short set at the beginning of our jazz tour on Saturday 24th June commencing the Scottish Music Centre at 2pm. Join us for a refreshment and some great music before we set off on a…
Read More »Glasgow Jazz Festival 2017: Steve White In Conversation
Glasgow Jazz Festival • Music in Glasgow • Oasis • Paul Weller • Steve White • Style Council • The Who • Things to do in Glasgow
June 15, 2017
Calling all drummers! For over 30 years Steve White has drummed with some of the world’s greatest artists including The Style Council, Paul Weller, The Who and Oasis. As part of a series of In Conversation events, Steve will talk about his experience, those great songs, the music industry and how it has changed. Steve will have…
Read More »Glasgow Jazz Festival 2017: Ken Mathieson’s Classic Jazz Orchestra
Glasgow Jazz Festival • Music in Glasgow • Things to do in Glasgow
June 8, 2017
Over the next couple of weeks we’re featuring some of the artists who will be performing at the Glasgow Jazz Festival 2017, starting with Ken Mathieson’s superb Classic Jazz Orchestra 
Photo by Robert…
