What’s on: Gibson Street Stage

Posted by on Jun 16, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

Last in our look at what each area is offering is the superb main stage on Gibson Street itself. The charm and wit of Fat Brestovca as Gala host will see us through the day and we’ll also be drawing the raffle here at 5pm. Take a peek below or go to the main listings for full details ...

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What’s On: Otago Lane

Posted by on Jun 16, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

Continuing with our look at what each area has on offer leading up to the Gala on the 17th. Otago Lane has music and dance to keep you amused. Have a peek below or go their full listings. Please note: there has been a line-up swap from the printed listings, Eletricat is now on at 2.25pm ...

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What’s On: Community Stage

Posted by on Jun 13, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

Continuing with our look at what each area has on offer leading up to the Gala on the 17th, the Community Stage on Park Road  has 6 hours of great entertainment.

Have a peek below or for full listings got to the Park Road Events page.

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Ifro Thomas

Posted by on Jun 12, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

Continuing with our look at some of the young performers on the Community Stage at Park Road this year, we asked Ifro Thomas to tell us a bit about herself. “I am young female upcoming artist in Glasgow who is deeply passionate and takes a huge interest in song-writing, producing and singing. Soul, pop and R&B are the genres ...

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The Monty Hall Problem

Posted by on Jun 10, 2012 in Latest News | One Comment

Continuing with our look at some of the young bands playing on the Community Stage at Park Road this year, we asked The Monty Hall Problem to tell us a bit about themeselves- after all we are just a week away from Gala day now!

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Debbie Kate on GOW Stage

Posted by on Jun 7, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

We’re super excited to say that Debbie Kate will be kicking off the music at 1.15pm on the Gow Backcourt Stage. Bluesy folk songstress Debbie Kate will be familiar to fans of Glasgow 7-piece Aerials Up. Originally hailing from Dublin, her solo sounds are laden with enticing melodies, entwining themes & a voice to colour the greyest day. ...

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Classic Wheels

Posted by on Jun 6, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

We’ve asked some of our performers to tell us a bit more about themselves. Here’s what Classic Wheels had to say: “We are a Glasgow-based band, playing our own material in a variety of genres. Drawing our influences from artists such as Conor Oberst, Jackson Browne and Bob Dylan, we consist of Antonis Kassiotis on vocals, lead guitar ...

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Gow Stage Announces…… Beerjacket!

Posted by on Jun 3, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

Playing on the GOW Stage this year.

Beerjacket is Glasgow alt-folk singer-songwriter, Peter Kelly, whose influences include Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen and Simon & Garfunkel.

Regular comparisons have also been made to Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley and Bright Eyes.

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dBass Collective in Otago Lane

dBass Collective in Otago Lane

Posted by on May 28, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

Playing in Otago Lane this year, dBass are Glasgow’s pioneering jazz fusion collective. Effortlessly delving into hip-hop, soul and contemporary jazz, they create music that is at once pensive, brave and soulful. 
Check out their website , give your ears a treat at SoundCloud and follow them on Facebook.

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Said Ensemble in Otago Lane

Said Ensemble in Otago Lane

Posted by on May 25, 2012 in Latest News | No Comments

Said Ensemble are a group who perform new music in relaxed spaces. Formed mainly of players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, it was set up in 2011 by composers Thom Norman, Jason Staddon and Matthew Whiteside. Said Ensemble are interested in moving music away from standard concert venues, and in doing so,  challenging ideas about what ...

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