Ed Byrne has graduated from lank-haired observational comedy upstart to coiffured elder statesman of stand-up. While the Dubliner has a slew of television projects to keep him occupied he still finds time to entertain audiences, just one man and a microphone, armed with whimsical reflections on modern life. It all started for the Irish comedian right here in Glasgow. He … [Read more...] about Ed Byrne returns to Glasgow comedy roots at The Pavilion theatre
World’s most expensive haggis ready for Burns Night
It's Burns Night on Monday and Burns Suppers will be celebrated across the city with poetry and tributes to the immortal memory of Scotland's great 18th century Romantic poet. Haggis will be the centrepiece of the celebrations and Macsween reckon they have come up with the ultimate decadent variation of the traditional dish. The world's most expensive haggis has been … [Read more...] about World’s most expensive haggis ready for Burns Night
MacSorley’s Music Bar to close
Glasgow's music scene has taken a blow with the announcement that MacSorley's bar will close on Valentine's Day. The long established venue, bar and restaurant on Jamaica Street has been a part of the city's live music scene for the last 10 years. The traditional pub itself dates back to 1903. The news was broken by the owners of MacSorley's who said: "After a decade of … [Read more...] about MacSorley’s Music Bar to close
Trailer Park: Suicide Squad
Some of the greatest villains from the DC Comics universe are set to team up in Suicide Squad and the first trailer for the highly-anticipated film has arrived. After a record-breaking year for cinema in 2015, the hits keep coming in 2016. There were five movies that grossed over a billion dollars worldwide, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens which is currently the … [Read more...] about Trailer Park: Suicide Squad
Celtic Connections: Robert Plant leads Bert Jansch tribute concert
Celtic Connections reaches a crescendo at the end of the month with a spectacular array of talent coming together to honour the late Glaswegian guitarist, singer and songwriter Bert Jansch. Former Led Zeppelin frontman and bona fide rock god Robert Plant pays tribute to his "enormous and longstanding" musical debt to the Scottish folk player by performing alongside an … [Read more...] about Celtic Connections: Robert Plant leads Bert Jansch tribute concert