Avril Paton’s The Four Graces has gone on display in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the building depicted in the painting. Paton, known for her art capturing the city, particularly the west end, said: “When I started painting in Glasgow in 1982, the city and its citizens became the principle focus of my artistic strivings. I fell in love with the people and the places … [Read more...] about Avril Paton’s painting of Kelvingrove Art Gallery goes on display
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Earth, Wind & Fire first to join Nile Rodgers and CHIC for Fiesta x FOLD Festival in Kelvingrove
Earth, Wind & Fire will be joining Nile Rodgers & CHIC for good times at this year’s festival, headlining day one of the event on Saturday 30th June. Earth, Wind & Fire will appear as a ten-piece band in their festival appearance, fronted by original members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnston. Formed in 1969, the Chicago born band have sold over 100 million … [Read more...] about Earth, Wind & Fire first to join Nile Rodgers and CHIC for Fiesta x FOLD Festival in Kelvingrove
The Electric Frog announce Vitalic dance music event at Kelvingrove Museum
The Electric Frog's work on the Riverside Festival at the Riverside Museum has become an excellent example of how to add a new dimension to Glasgow's landmark buildings. There's more to come. In a remarkable announcement, today it was revealed that French dance music artist Vitalic will perform live at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on 23rd September. Vitalic, also … [Read more...] about The Electric Frog announce Vitalic dance music event at Kelvingrove Museum
Interview: Chic drummer Ralph Rolle
From as far back as he can remember, Ralph Rolle has always marched to the beat of a different drum. Hailing from The Bronx, New York, he has had an illustrious career over four decades in music. Currently, Ralph is the drummer with Nile Rodgers and Chic and he has also made music with the likes of Lady Gaga at the Grammy Awards last year, Elvis Costello, Al Green, Slash, Queen … [Read more...] about Interview: Chic drummer Ralph Rolle
Tonight: Primal Scream at Kelvingrove Bandstand
Bobby Gillespie takes to the stage at the Kelvingrove Bandstand tonight with his Primal Scream bandmates as part of the Magners Summer Nights festival. The enigmatic singer is fully recovered after suffering a back injury at a European date in June and ready to strut through a cavalcade of the band's biggest rock tracks. Renowned for a high energy performance, Primal Scream … [Read more...] about Tonight: Primal Scream at Kelvingrove Bandstand