Sounds in the City
The west of Scotland has established an international reputation for its pulsating live music scene, but with up to 100 bands playing across the region most nights of the year, the choice can be overwhelming and the quality can vary wildly. In her regular listings column, Shannon Travers, host of a new independent internet TV show that highlights emerging Scottish music talent, suggests some choice upcoming shows to suit a range of budgets and tastes. This week:
Whitesnake
Clyde Auditorium | Tue 14 June | £38.50 (ticketmaster.co.uk)
Some unkind music critics have suggested that metal supergroup Whitesnake change their name to ‘Greysnake’ due to their advancing years – they started in 1977 – but they can still get the heads banging.
In recent years, they have been successfully amassing new young fans via inclusion in noughties movie soundtracks such asOld School and Talladega Nights. Catch them at the Clyde Auditorium ‘Armadillo’ in June.
Justin Currie
O2 ABC Glasgow | Fri 21 Jan | £16.00 (ticketweb.co.uk)
The former Del Amitri singer Justin Currie has been quietly reinventing himself on the acoustic folk scene. According to his MySpace, however, he can “sometimes also be heard to trawl out tired versions of his withered hits”. He will be supported by The Heathers, a folk duo of twin sisters from Dublin.
Cherri Fosphate
Pivo Pivo, Waterloo St | Fri 15 Jan | £5.00 (pay on door)
Animated, zingy rock band Cherri Fosphate have been together for a matter of months but they are rising through the Glasgow music scene like pierced balloons.
They were interviewed on the second series of Up Next Music TV, and also played an acoustic track (see link below). Among other things, you can discover which animal they take their name from.
Check out Up Next Music TV at: www.upnexttv.co.uk
Calling bands! Want your gig listed here? Email details to info@upnexttv.co.uk