Glasgowmusic Newsletter 260314

Hi how are you?


I am pleased to announce I am now the Events Manager for The Beresford Lounge on Sauchiehall Street.

I am looking to speak with promoters about using the space.
Currently the venue is being used for live music, I will be looking to put in more entertainment across 3 floors including Comedy, DJs, Fashion events and more. If you are interested in chatting about opportunities then please get in touch.

www.facebook.com/beresfordlounge / [email protected]


I have also started back The Thursday nights in the Black Sparrow. Stripped back bands and acoustic artists.


You can view this weeks newsletter online here: www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadBlogs-0000000508




WICKERMAN LINEUP ADDITIONS / BELLADRUM ANNOUNCEMENTS / BBC FILM FESTIVAL WITH JARVIS COCKER / THE HUMAN LEAGUE / FATHERSON / WIDE DAYS / T BREAK / CALEDONIA COLLECTIVE / DIY OR DIE / BROKEN RECORDS / NK JAYS / STANLEY ODD / GASP / AND MORE…


If you have any news stories/giveaways/etc you would like added to next weeks newsletter please email them by 4pm Tuesday to [email protected]
Please mention if you saw anything in the newsletter please...



www.glasgowmusic.co.uk presents...

BOX
(All Free entry)

March
26 - Georgia Gordon / Glasgow Glam Bangers / The Scabby Queen / The Revolt
31 - The iFoundation / Universal Thee / Refuge Point / Billy Bates


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BOX (Over 18s)
Last dates available in April for Free entry gigs with full backline provided.

We can make it easy for you. We have dates in a fully kitted out venue for free entry shows on Mondays & Thursdays.

March 26th - 1 act needed due to cancellation.

April dates
3
7
10
14
17
21
28

Let me know what suits.

Want to come practice that new set? New band starting out? Old band trialing new material?

Playing at Box Video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=031g_auWeMw

Email [email protected] to secure a slot.

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BLACK SPARROW, Charing Cross, Glasgow.
Stripped back and acoustic acts! Free entry.

APRIL
3 - Peruvia / Greg Aitken / Amanda Williams
10 - Release / Ryan Morecambe / The Shy Retirer
17 - David Devereux / Sandy MacMillan / Rebecca Pollock
24 - Caleb Major / Jim McAteer / Scott McWatt


NOW BOOKNIG MAY AND JUNE!!!!!

BANDS / ARTISTS – Get in touch if you are looking for a show to practise that new tune / set / etc. Full backline provided and the shows are free entry.




In the News

WICKERMAN have announced DEL AMITRI and Alabama 3 for the festival! www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk


TOM JONES AND RAZORLIGHT confirmed as headliners for Belladrum Festival. Also on the bill are acts including Frightened Rabbit, Esperanza, Billy Bragg, The Temperance Movement and more. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

The BBC reveals the full programme of leading names in film and broadcasting coming to Glasgow for brand new arts documentary film festival http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadBlogs-507


THE HUMAN LEAGUE have joined the TITP bill.


A keynote presentation on protecting music venues from closure and a workshop on getting the most of Youtube, have been added to this year’s WIDE DAYS CONVENTION, which take place at Edinburgh’s Teviot Row House on 9-10 April. www.widedays.com


T BREAK entry closes on Monday, get your music in ASAP! www.tennents.com/tbreak


MYLO has joined the Big Beach Ball Festival lineup in Aberdeen on the 4th May.
www.thebigbeachball.co.uk


NINA NESBITT has been announced as part of The Caledonia Collective at Scotland Week in NYC
The Caledonia Collective have announced multi-award winning singer songwriter Nina Nesbitt will be joining the all Scottish line-up of The LaFontaines, Lau and Hektor Bizerk at Webster Hall in NYC on April 6 as part of Scotland Week. The annual gig showcases the most exciting Scottish musical talents to a truly international audience of New York based music lovers and is set to be a night to remember.


BROKEN RECORDS release new EP ‘Toska’ out 24th March


FATHERSON play The Arches on the 26th April.


Electric Company Presents DIY or DIE Vol 1 feat, FUTURE GLUE//TWIN MIRRORS//DEATHCATS//SECRET MOTORBIKES


Straight of a successful tour of Ireland. MICK HARGAN hosts his free entry Fairfield folk club. Back lounge of the Fairfield workmans club, govan this Thursday. Entry is free. 4 song sets by adullboy. Little songbird. Cabey. George allingham David Neil. Scott calderhead. £2 pints. Mick performs first. From 730pm


THE HAZY SHADES release their new EP at Broadcast on the 3rd May. www.soundcloud.com/thehazyshades


TWO WINGS on the lead up to the release of their new album ‘A Wake’ on Tin Angel records http://twowings.bandcamp.com/


KOBOSH play the 13th Note with Sixth Avenue Traffic on the 17th April http://kobosh.bandcamp.com/


STANLEY ODD release a new single for Records Store day on the 19th April. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjPvaNaLTz0#t=55


RODDY HART & THE LONESOME FIRE have announced a new double A-side single Bright Light Fever/High Hopes, due for release on April 7th 2014, on Middle of Nowhere Recordings


ST VINCENT plays the O2 ABC on the 16th May.


MUMMY SHORT ARMS release new single on Flowers in the Dustbin Records. https://soundcloud.com/flowersinthedustbin/mummy-short-arms-face-full-of


The video for The NK JAYS 2nd single Double Dutch was released at on Friday the 14th of March www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSwvqk1Zyas


HOWLING BELLS play Tuts on the 5th June.


BAGS OF ROCK, Scotlands heaviest Celtic rock band, release a brand new double A sided single on the 28th March. The song titles are Ramming Stone and Jigonometry www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNUTvHyouoI&list=UUcj-iHYklFCZTMn8kmr5NPg


The Scottish Alternative Music Award Winner 2013 for Best Hip-Hop, GASP releases new single ‘Nowadays ‘-http://youtu.be/zdMprd3Fxsc


DJ SETS



Sat
I will be Djing at the Waverley Tearooms, Southside on Saturday. I will be playing tunes Blues, Indie, Rock & Roll, Electro, Motown and more! 10pm-2am...Hope to see you there.

Sun
On Sunday I am in ONeills on Sauchiehall Street to play a mix of tunes from whatever takes mine and your fancy. Come in and enjoy a nice drink and celebrate the end of the weekend! We are open til 3am

Mon


Event planning, Creation and Management

Planning an event? Looking for entertainment? Wanting some help? Get in touch.

Current Project – MAGNERS

RECENT CLIENTS – HARD ROCK CAFE, G1 GROUP, H&M / GQ / WILKINSON SWORD / TOUGH MUDDER / STRONGBOW / TANQUERAY GIN / ST TROPEZ and more...

“Hi Craig, Thanks again to you for booking everyone, they were all bang on in terms
of the brief, you always deliver, so I am happy to continue using you as
our main supplier in Scotland for sure.”
Our Kid Brother c/o Strongbow at Tough Mudder


Wedding / Corporate DJ SETS


WEDDING BOOKINGS FOR 2014/2015 NOW BEING TAKEN!
Tailored DJ sets for YOU and your guests.
Get in touch for a quote.
http://djcraigmcgee.wordpress.com/


“I was passed on Craig’s details by a close friend. We wanted someone who knows music, understands the importance of the music on the wedding day an understood what we wanted. Craig was fantastic, kept in touch leading up to the wedding to ensure we were all on the same page. The wedding it’s self couldn’t have gone better, music was great an numerous people commented on it. Dance floor was packed and everyone had a great time, Craig was a genuinely nice guy and we were delighted to have him a part of our special day” The Donald Wedding - 30th December 2013



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