The festive season might well be merry and bright, but for many people, it’s also the most stressful time of the year. With so much to organise and a seemingly never-ending list of gifts to be bought, it’s no real surprise that patience can wear thin and tempers end up getting frayed on the approach to the big day. Of course, we all know just how important it is to take … [Read more...] about Where to go to relax in Glasgow
David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane to be played in full by pianist Mike Garson at Glasgow show
Mike Garson is known as David Bowie's Piano Man. His creative collaboration with the late musician started with Aladdin Sane, David Bowie’s sixth studio album, released by RCA Records on 13 April 1973. “It is pointless to talk about his ability as a pianist. He is exceptional. However, there are very, very few musicians, let alone pianists, who naturally understand the … [Read more...] about David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane to be played in full by pianist Mike Garson at Glasgow show
Preview: Best shows at the Glasgow Jazz Festival
With just seven days to go until the city’s longest running continuous music festival – the Glasgow Jazz Festival – begins, discover our pick of the best events from this year’s programme. WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE – OPENING NIGHT · Jay Phelps at the City of Music Studio, contemporary jazz fans cannot miss the chance to see Empirical trumpeter Jay Phelps at this year’s … [Read more...] about Preview: Best shows at the Glasgow Jazz Festival
Glasgow sketch group Scram to The Stand
Glasgow underground sketch group SCRAM will appear at The Glasgow Stand on Monday 29th May for their first performance of the year. Established early 2016, SCRAM have since featured on The Janice Forsyth Show, had a successful Edinburgh Fringe run and even piqued Kevin Bridges’ interest. Their May show will be full of fresh sketches and improv, guaranteed to set the week off … [Read more...] about Glasgow sketch group Scram to The Stand
Tickets on sale for the Kelburn Garden Party Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the Kelburn Garden Party Festival. Their 2017 line-up is a kaleidoscopic collection of underground club culture and rock, folk, jazz, electronica and world music, tying together modern and traditional programming strands. The whole thing takes place in the grounds of the 800 year old Kelburn Castle, seat of the Earl of Glasgow. It's also home to … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale for the Kelburn Garden Party Festival