Glasgowmusic newsletter 220210-280210

Hello everyone how’s it going?

Last week was great fun, with the launch of RAID near capacity and great performances from both bands – Skinny Villians and Foxgang! The Ray Summers played with Kassidy and Aerials Up at The Classic Grand on Thursday, a great show with some great Scottish talent on show.

I was asked to DJ at ROCKNESS this year, something I am absolutely delighted with. I will be playing in the Strongbow Tent.

I joined TWITTER, please follow (or whatever you do) me at http://twitter.com/mcgeecraig

Quite a lot of news stories this month and a chance to WIN a pair of tickets to see Sir Richard Bishop this coming Wednesday at Stereo. Read on for details of how to enter.

Check out the blog I am involved with here http://wearere.blogspot.com

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DJ NIGHTS

RAID continues tonight after a brilliant night last week. HORRORSHOW is on Friday at The Brass Monkey, a great bar in the west end. A punter this week commented “that is the most consistent run of good tunes I have ever heard in my life” before asking me to DJ his birthday party.
I will be looking for demos/new releases of band to play in my sets at RAID. Get in touch if you have songs for consideration. Email me and I will send over my address.

Monday 22-02-09
RAID at LA CHEETAH

THE WEEKEND JUST GOT LONGER!

Do you love live music but wonder why nobody seems to dance at gigs
anymore? Do you work at the weekend and dont get the chance to go out
until Monday? Do you avoid the city at weekends because its full of
idiots? Would you like to see live bands on a Monday in a club
environment where not only are you encouraged to dance, its
expected?! If so, welcome to Raid ...

RAID will happen every Monday at La Cheetah Club, Queen St from 11pm -
3am
RAID will feature 2 live bands every week, and resident DJ Craig
McGee.
RAID will charge you £3/£2/£1 with a trade payslip.
RAID will make you dance.
RAID will change your life.

Raid 2 is happening on Monday 22nd February with pre-club
in Maxs Kansas City upstairs from 9pm and doors opening for Raid at
La Cheetah Club downstairs at 11pm. Our live guests are two of
Glasgows hottest young indie/pop bands, Majestic Dandelion
(www.myspace.com/majesticdandelion) and Shimmer (www.myspace.com/shimmeruk)
while DJ Craig McGee will ensure the dance-floor is heaving playing
classic and contemporary danceable tunes alongside songs by some of
Scotlands best bands.

Get down early on Monday 22nd February and be ready to bust some
moves.

We also want to know what song/s are guaranteed to make YOU dance, if
we like em too then well play em! Email your suggestions to Gary at
[email protected] or [email protected] for your chance to win free
passes and more!

For all upcoming lineups go to www.myspace.com/raidclub

Tuesday 23-02-10
LEVIT8 at STRATHCLYDE UNION

Every Tuesday night on the top floor of Strathclyde Union. Join me from 10pm for indie, rock and roll and electro hits to keep you dancing away. As its part of 12 hour Tuesdays all drinks are £1

Email me for list to guarantee entry. Students can sign in guests
www.strathstudents.com

Friday 26-02-10
HORRORSHOW at THE BRASS MONKEY

My new weekly Friday night residence. From 8-12 every Friday I will be playing songs in the West Ends newest bar.
Expect a mixture of old and new indie, rock n roll and electro. Requests welcomed as it’s your night out

Good music in good surroundings with good drinks and most importantly good people - what more could you want?
www.thebrassmonkeyglasgow.co.uk


The Ray Summers

The Ray Summers have announced details of a King Tut’s headline show on Friday 9th April. Tickets are available from here - http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=the+ray+summers&search.x=33&search.y=18

www.myspace.com/theraysummers.

Alan McKim

Alan has just announced his first run of shows for this year. Catch him at the following:
4th March - Bathgate - The Lounge - solo
26th March - Dunfermline - PJ Molloys - full band
10th April - Wick - Blackstairs Lounge - solo
16th April - Glasgow - Stereo (EP Launch) - full band
28th May - Glasgow - Oran Mor - solo
26th June - Glasgow - Captains Rest - full band
www.myspace.com/alansmusic

In the News

SIX STAR HOTEL play Captains Rest tonight with Make Sparks and Lowly Knights from 8pm. I definitely recommend heading down before RAID tonight!


FAKE PR is looking for bands to do some promo for. They are just starting out so will be able to offer free or very competitive rates. I recommend you get in touch with them as the packages they put together look great www.fakepr.co.uk

SPECTRUM clubnight will unveil ‘Secret Wars’ this coming Thurday at Sub Club. Graffiti artists from around the world will battle it out whilst Spectrum DJs blast out electro tunes to keep you dancing. This week sees Glasgow take on Malmo. Watch out for brand new spray painted artwork right outside the Sub Club in the next week. Spectrum’s monthly residency returns to Blackfriars this coming Saturday from 11pm. A night I would definetly recommend you go to! www.myspace.com/spectrumglasgow

PIN UP NIGHTS have their 3rd Ladies night this coming Friday. Guest DJs: Tracyanne & Carey (Camera Obscura), Adele & Ailidh (Sons & Daughters), Emma Pollock(Delgados), Manda Rin (BIS), Emmy Kate & Marie Du Santiago (Kenickie), + a very special guest hunky treat they promise! Also on the bill are French Horn Rebellion (Kitsune) There will also be a vintage stall selling jewellery, clothes, comics and much more. Get advance tickets at www.pinup-nights.co.uk

BLOC BIRTHDAY PARTY. On 1st of March Bloc will be celebrating their 9th Birthday. “It’s been an experience to say the least but we think we have weathered the current economic storm well. That’s all thanks to our customers, staff, bands and all the diehards who have stuck with us over the years. Speak to someone at the bar for an invite to come down on the 1st for some free entertainment, food and drinks. It should be a belter.” There are some excellent gigs yupcoming in Blac, keep a check on their website for details.
To get a gig at Bloc please message Crag through www.myspace.com/blocglasgow or email [email protected]

FUTURISTIC RETRO CHAMPIONS are launching their latest EP at Glasgow’s famous 13th Note on 27th February 2010, with support from Ace City Racers and Skitten. The EP will be available physically on the same day, while a digital release will follow soon afterwards. The CDs are designed to look like 7” vinyl singles, complete with grooves, and are available in five colours.
www.futuristicretrochampions.com

HIP PARADE have been asked to support the Stereophonics on their arena tour. The shows will take in the SECC and Wembley Arena amongst others. Congratulations to them www.hipparade.co.uk

RODDY HART is currently producing Tommy Reilly’s new record. Both will be playing a show at The Goat on 11th March. Roddy’s new album ‘Sign Language’ is out now on Vertical Records. Video of new single here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsOe2PyQewE

KASSIDY’s ‘Rubbergum EP’ is released today. Recent signings to Vertigo, this Glaswegian quartet are unique and brilliant, an exceptional live band. Kassidy is going to be on everyone’s lips in 2010. Their debut single via King Tuts Records was launched with a sold out show at that legendary venue last year. They have now just completed their debut album with Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Kasabian), which is out later this year. Check out their new website here www.kassidymusic.com

FAKE FROWN RECORDS showcase has been moved from 16th to the 24th March. Tragic & Alex Wayt will perform. Tragic will be performing new material.

SKIES FELL are releasing a single on March 1st. Its a double a-side of ‘Contest / Hurricane.’ It will be available as a free download and a ltd edition. CD single with recycled hand printed packaging available from the website http://www.skiesfell.com

There is another GET LOOSE weekender at McChuill’s this weekend. On Friday 60s cover band ‘The Vesparados’ are supported by Fife ska sensations ‘Root System’ and Kev McGuire. Saturday sees The RayBandos another cover act supported by Bright Young Nights and Phil Campbell. Both shows are free entry! Kev is heading to USA for 2 months after this show to write his debut album.

French/Argentinian act A-LIX who based themselves in Glasgow for a few years were recently featured on a Barcelona Television show. Check out the Videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ciaocueva#p/a/u/0/N9GAW7HiiBQ

17 year old HOLLY OGILVIE is headlining an over 14s gig at The Classic Grand on Saturday17th April along with Kristina Cox. Both acts have had some excellent support slots recently. www.tigertownmusic.co.uk

MIDNIGHT LION, The Darien Venture, Trapped in Kansas play Sleazy’s on May 7th www.myspace.com/betamaxpromotions

THE SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS take place at The Classic Grand on Wednesday 24th February. The Ceremony will be hosted by Scottish Comic Billy Kirkwood and feature performances from nominees. You can get information about tickets and view the awards and the nominees at www.myspace.com/scottishalternativemusic Get your vote in ASAP! (if you can vote The Ray Summers for best live that would be nice of you ;) ) The Event is being run by student Richy Muirhead as part of his degree. Best of luck to him on this brilliant idea.

SCRABBLE SOUNDYSTEM is at La Cheetah on Feb 26th and features Glade festival favourite EBOLA (http://www.myspace.com/ebolawrongmusic) [WRONG RECORDS] spinning his funky mix of hardcore, techno, electro and grime plus 303 wizzard LIEF RYAN ( www.myspace.com/liefryan), who runs GROWTH RECORDS and has a large following north of the border. Resident DJs on support are HOODSHIDEGILLS and Dom DSylva - doors at 11pm and tickets on the door will be £7. www.myspace.com/scrabbleyermaw

THE RUDIMENTS are releasing their ‘Along the Bottom’ EP on 26th February on Sunstone Records at Brel on Ashton Lane. Band are onstage at 7pm sharp! www.myspace.com/wearetherudiments

DISCOUNTED ROCKNESS TICKETS - Enter Glasgow student code: MYR2LQ to get them £10 cheaper + free travel to and from the festival. Bargain!
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/17004439C4BD7C4B?artistid=956870&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Finally


WIN TICKETS!!! To see Sir Richard Bishop show this Wednesday at Stereo. Support comes from Graeme Ronald (Remember Remember) &RM Hubbert. Just email me back with the subject line ‘SIR WIN TICKETS’ + contact telephone number to be in with a chance.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249452650932&ref=mf

Best wishes,


Craig McGee
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