The Delines Coming Back To Glasgow

Amy Boone and Willy Vlautin of The Delines, 2018.

The Delines packed out Oran Mor during Celtic Connections in January and had the crowd silenced with their stunning performance.

The new album Imperial was Number 1 for two weeks running in official UK Americana charts.

The Delines are led by vocalist Amy Boone( The Damnations, TX), the keyboard and horn work of Cory Gray, as well as Richmond Fontaine members: Sean Oldham, Freddie Trujillo, and Willy Vlautin.

 

Vlautin, the acclaimed novelist and songwriter for Richmond Fontaine, has penned all ten tracks. Vlautin’s book Lean on Pete was recently released as a major motion picture. Richmond Fontaine broke up in 2016 after releasing over ten records.

This should will be a cracker and in the very plush surroundings of BAaD Glasgow.

Tickets from Tickets Scotland and Ticketweb

 

Advertisements

Charlie Parr & JD Wilkes Glasgow Show

 

 

 

 

 

This is sure to be a fantastic double bill with American country blues musician Charlie Parr and JD Wilkes from the Legendary Shack Shakers.

The two eccentrics will play The CCA on Wednesday 28th August 2019.
Tickets on sale now from The CCA Box Office, Tickets Scotland and Ticketweb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Rose Code Sold Out-Roseanne Reid

The Blue Rose Code show on the 7th March in Saint Luke’s is totally sold out.

We are not surprised this show has sold out so quickly, sorry to those of you who couldn’t get a ticket.

We are also delighted to tell you that the amazingly talented Roseanne Reid will open up the show.

If you are lucky enough to have  a ticket best to get along early to get a good seat.

Danni Nicholls plus Martha Healy- The Admiral 17th April

After opening up for the likes of The Secret Sisters and Shakin Stevens in Glasgow in recent years, it will be great to see Danni Nicholls play her own headline show.

Danni plays The Admiral Bar on Wednesday 17th April with the wonderful Martha Healy opening up the show.

Tickets are on sale now and are available online from Tickets Scotland and Ticketweb, plus there is a limited supply available behind the bar in The Admiral.

Hayes Carll Cottiers Date

The wonderful Hayes Carll will be back in Glasgow and with a fantastic new album. “What It Is” was released on the 15th February.

Hayes’s fiancée Allison Moorer co-wrote half the songs on the album and also co-produced on it as well.

Hayes plays Cottiers Theatre on Thursday 16th May, Tickets from Tickets Scotland, Ticketweb and Cottiers online.

Yola Debut Album

YOLA CARTER

 

Yola’s new album, “Walk Through Fire” produced by Dan Auerbach was released last week (22nd February) and is receiving glowing reviews already.

“a welcome presence in the country scene” Paste Magazine

Authentic Americana with a British soul” The Times

Yola plays Saint Luke’s on the 14th May. Tickets for this one are already selling well, so best to purchase in advance. Tickets are available from Tickets Scotland and Ticketweb.

 

Here’s some great footage of Yola and her band in action featuring songs from the stuning new album:-

Scorcher Of A Show With Jason

We are delighted to announce the return of Jason Ringenberg to Glasgow in March.

Jason the front man of Jason & The Scorchers plays an intimate show in The CCA (Club Room) on Thursday 28th March 2019.

We couldn’t find a big enough venue for this show, so make sure you get your tickets early.

Tickets from The CCA, Tickets Scotland and Ticketweb.

 

 

Yola-Saint Luke’s 14th May

YOLA CARTER

 

After opening our Glasgow Americana in such splendid fashion, we are delighted that Yola makes a return to Glasgow in May.

The Bristol based singer who appeared on Jools Holland’s New Year Hootenanny on Hogmanay last year will play Saint Luke’s on Tuesday 14th May.

Yola’s new album Walk Through Fire will be released on the 22nd February, have a listen to one of the tracks, Ride Out In The Country on rollingstone.com

Tickets available from Tickets Scotland and Ticketweb.

 

Lau Announce Glasgow Date

We are delighted to have the wonderful Lau making a welcome to return to Glasgow on Saturday the 1st June this year.

Lau return with a show at The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow and also an album due for release in February of this year.

The band consists of Kris Drever, Aidan O’Rourke and Martin Green.

 

Tickets for this one are sure to be in demand, available online here, also from The City Halls Box Office, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Box Office, Ticketweb and Tickets Scotland.

Just Announced for 2019-Sam Lewis & Good Lovelies

Sam Lewis was one of the highlights at Glasgow Americana 2015, we delighted to finally get him back to Glasgow for a headline show. Jake Morrell from Norfolk will open up the show.

Sam plus Jake Morrell
Saturday 2nd March 2019
The Glad Cafe Glasgow

Tickets £13 from here.

 

 

Good Lovelies plus support

Sunday 14th April 2019

The CCA Glasgow

Tickets available here

Good Lovelies are a Canadian folk/country harmony trio, consisting of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore.

Three immensely talented vocalists and songwriters in their own right; however, it’s their voices interwoven in harmony – powerful and pure, organic and inspiring – that elevates the Good Lovelies from impressive to peerless.

 

Rachel Sermanni Glasgow & Edinburgh

Rachel Sermanni is playing a double header in Glasgow and Edinburgh next week with her friend from Colorado, Courtney Hartman.

They play The Caves in Edinburgh on Wednesday 24th October, tickets are going well, but still available for now from Tickets Scotland and Ticketweb.

The following night you can find Rachel and Courtney in The CCA in Glasgow. We are delighted to see that the CCA will be open again for this and many other shows coming up.

Tickets again are going well for the Glasgow show but will sell out, so best to get your tickets sooner rather than later. Tickets from Tickets Scotland, Ticketweb and The CCA online.

I’m sure you will all join us in wishing The CCA best wishes in what has been a very difficult time.

 

Jason Eady Tomorrow Night (18th October)

We welcome the great Austin based singer song writer Jason Eady to The Admiral Bar tomorrow night to give him his Glasgow debut.

The doors for this show will now open at 8pm instead of 7.30pm as previously advertised and Jason will go on stage at 8pm with no support. This is down to operational reasons in The Admiral, the show will still finish around 10pm.

Have a listen to Jason here and if you like what you hear come and check the show out, tickets available from The Admiral, Ticketweb and Tickets Scotland.

Thanks- Glasgow Americana

 

 

We would like to thank all who attended concerts during our Glasgow Americana Festival at the start of the month.

Our 10 day Americana extravaganza took place at various venues over a 5 day period from the 3rd to 7th October and was a fantastic run of shows.

Artists from various parts came to play for us, they came from New York, Texas, Iowa, Tennessee, Australia via Stroud, England and various parts of Scotland.

Please check out this nice write up by Carol Clugston in No Depression and also have a look at Carol’s photography page with her top class photos from various concerts during the festival.

Also, please see a nice summing up of the festival from Blabber’n’Smoke in Americana UK.

 

 

Glasgow Americana 2018

We are getting all set for our 12th annual Glasgow Americana festival that kicks off on Wednesday the 3rd October with Yola Carter and Red Pine Timber Co in Cottiers Theatre.

The festival runs for 5 days until the 7th October at various venues across the city.

Other highlights include Emily Barker, Kimmie Rhodes, Anthony D’Amato, Starry Skies plus lots more…

Full festival line up available at the Glasgow Americana website.

 

You can find our festival brochure scattered around town, you can find the brochure at all festival venues and Tickets Scotland on Argyle Street.

Plus you can pick up a copy at certain train stations from The EAE display stands, including Central Station, Anniesland, Bearsden, Hyndland, Lenzie, Milngavie, Westerton, Clarkston, Burnside, Giffnock, Johnstone and Whitecraigs.

 

Tickets available for all shows from Ticketweb and Tickets Scotland. Yola Carter tickets also available from Cottiers Theatre.

August News Update

JUST ANNOUNCED

LAU- 7th December The Queens Hall Edinburgh

Lau’s final show of 2018 is a chance to hear some of the band’s first new music since 2015’s The Bell That Never Rang (Album of The Year – The Herald, The Guardian) alongside favourites from throughout their career.

Lau’s new music was written in Shetland and continues their experimental approach to folk music.

Lau are Kris Drever, Aidan O’Rourke, and Martin Green.

Always a hot ticket, so best to purchase sooner rather than later.

 

 

 

Chuck Prophet & Jesse Malin-SOLD OUT

As expected the show with Chuck Prophet & Jesse Malin in Cottiers on the 20th September is now totally sold out.

Sorry to those of you who are going to miss out.

 

 

 

 

Glasgow Americana 2018 Full Line Up

Our line up for our 5 day Americana extravaganza is now all confirmed and on sale.

We are delighted that the wonderful Yola Carter will headline our opening concert on Wednesday the 3rd October in Cottiers Theatre

Glasgow Americana takes place between the 3rd-7th October at various venues across the city, also featuring Emily Barker, Kimmie Rhodes, Bennet Wilson Poole, Nathan Bell and Martha Healy.

Full ticket details available at the Glasgow Americana website.

 

 

Joshua Hedley-Last Tickets Remaining

Over the years we have given a lot of special acts their Glasgow headline debut, Sturgill Simpson, Sam Baker, Sam Outlaw, plus lots more have all started their Glasgow careers with us.

Joshua Headley is the latest name to be added to the illustrious list. Tickets for his show in The Admiral Bar are going fast, so best to purchase your ticket as soon as possible before they are all gone.

Tickets available from behind the bar in The Admiral, online from Ticketweb from Tickets Scotland

July News Upate

Glasgow Debut For Joshua Hedley

Over the years we have given the likes of Sam Baker, Sturgill Simpson, and Sam Outlaw their Glasgow headline debuts.

We are looking forward to adding the name of Joshua Hedley to that illustrious list.

For years, Joshua Hedley has been making a name for himself as Nashville’s right hand man. Known as the “mayor of lower Broadway” by collaborators and comrades, Hedley is a fixture at Robert’s Western World, where he plays for tips with his band the Hedliners. The multi-talented singer-songwriter has played fiddle with Justin Townes Earle, Robert Ellis and Jonny Fritz. Now Music City’s favorite son is breaking out on his own.

This show is already selling fast, so best to purchase in advance, tickets available here

 

Alejandro Back With New Album & Glasgow Show

Austin Texas legend Alejandro Escovedo returns with Italian band Don Antonio supporting and backing his set performing songs from their new album,”The Crossing” out this Sept on Yeproc plus Alejandro classics. Alejandro was named artist of the decade by No Depression and has released 11 solo albums as well as recording and playing with Alt Country pioneers Rank and Fie and the True Believers.

Alejandro plays Oran Mor on Friday 26th October, tickets available from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and Ticketweb. You can Book Online Here

Follow the link to NPR , really nice article and hear the new track “Sonica USA”from “The Crossing” which is due for release in September.

 

Ian Felice 29th October

We are looking forward to welcoming Ian Felice, the lead singer of The Felice Brothers for a rare Glasgow solo show in Stereo on the 29th October.

Ian has been the lead singer and songwriter for The Felice Brothers for over a decade. Born and raised in the Catskill Mountains he moved to New York when he was 18 to study art and soon after began writing songs and performing with his brothers Simone and James.

This show is sure to be a popular one, tickets available from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and Ticketweb. You can Book Online Here

 

Kris Drever & Boo Hewerdine Glasgow Return

Delighted to have these guys coming together to share the stage as a duo and their wonderful back catalogue of songs.

Two of the U.K’s finest and most prolific songwriters Kris Drever (BBC Folk Singer of The Year, Lau) and Boo Hewerdine (The Bible / Eddi Reader) tour together for the first time in over three years.

Kris & Boo play St Andrew’s In The Square on Sunday 14th October, tickets from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and Ticketweb.

You can Book Online here

 

“The folk revival has a new standard bearer – Kris Drever”
Q Magazine

“Boo Hewerdine is one of the country’s most consistently admired songwriters’
Folk Radio UK

 

Blue Rose Code Cottiers

We had two wonderful shows back to back last month in Cottiers with the fantastic Blue Rose Code.

Two very different shows, the first night we had as Ross introduced her, “the first lady of Scottish Music Eddi Reader” joining Blue Rose Code for a few songs. The second night we had a full band show that had the crowd on their feet.

May News Update

 

Just Announced

Chuck Prophet plus Special Guest Jesse Malin

Thursday 20th September 2018

Cottiers Theatre Glasgow

 

Tickets on sale now from Ticketweb and Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151

You can book online here

What a special treat for us to look forward to later in the year.

Californian alt-rock hero Chuck Prophet returns to Glasgow, for his first ever duo show with his wife and co-conspirator, Stephanie Finch this September. The tour features Chuck and Stephanie playing songs on acoustic and with keyboard with tracks from each others albums spanning over twenty years digging deep into some tunes you haven’t heard for awhile. They will be joined by friend and native New Yorker Jesse Malin whom will also be playing a full set with his keyboardist. Jesse has toured the UK for the last 20 + years too with a rich musical history. Chuck and Jesse will be closing out the night together on stage.

Just Announced Kris Drever & Boo Hewerdine

Sunday 14th October 2018

St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow

Two fallen angels club favourites together for a special evening of music.

Tickets from Ticketweb, Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or you can book online here

 

2018 finds both artists on top form, Kris’s won BBC Folk Awards Best Singer award, Boo releasing his critically acclaimed Swimming In Mercury album and Seven song ” Letter To My Younger Self” EP, music which is widely considered to be the best work of each artist yet.

May Shows

We have just finished a fantastic run of shows this month. So many special moments, thanks to all who came out and supported them.

Thanks to Mary Gauthier, Carter Sampson, Jill Jackson, and Boo Hewerdine & Darden Smith for the great nights. Some photos below:

Jill Jackson Live at Saint Luke’s, Are We There Yet? Album Launch

Wonderful evening in Saint Luke’s with the one and only Mary Gauthier

 

 

Boo Hewerdine & Darden Smith sharing the stage in The Glad Cafe

Star in the making Carter Sampson live in The Glad Café, joined by Lauren Barth

April News Update

Eddi Reader To Join Blue Rose Code On The 6th June

We are delighted to announce that Eddi Reader will be appearing with Blue Rose Code on a few songs for the acoustic show on Wednesday 6th June. Tickets available here.

Please note Eddi will not be performing at the full band show the following night the 7th June.

Tickets are sure to go fast for this show, so best to purchase sooner rather than later.

 

 

Aidan O’Rourke & Kit Downes with Special Guest James Robertson

365 Author James Robertson

Aidan O’Rourke & Kit Downes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are looking forward to two shows back to back this weekend in Glasgow & Edinburgh with Aidan O’Rourke from LAU & Kit Downes with special guest author James Robertson.

James wrote a series of short stories every day for a year and the result was “365”, so Aidan followed suit by writing a tune in every day for a year and his new album is called, “365 Volume 1”.

The Edinburgh show will take place in The Pleasance Theatre on Saturday 14th April, you can buy tickets here, with the following night being in The Drygate Glasgow, you can buy tickets here.

Vasen

Swedish roots ambassadors Vasen return to Glasgow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After their sell out show during Celtic Connections, Sweden’s leading roots music ambassadors, Väsen return to St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow on Sunday 22nd April.

Last time they were in the UK, BBC World Music presenter Mary Ann Kennedy crowned them “supreme rulers of the trad world” and, following one show, music writer Rob Adams (The Herald) described them as “astonishing,” and added: “if they come anywhere near you, move heaven and earth for a ticket”.

Tickets available from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or from http://www.ticketweb.co.uk

You can purchase tickets here.

Carter Sampson May Date

The wonderful Carter Sampson plays a May date in The Glad Café.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were delighted have given Carter Sampson her Glasgow debut in 2017, and can’t wait to have this very talent singer song writer back in our company.

Carter plays The Glad Café on Saturday 12th May with Jesse Aycock, and Lauren Barth who will open up the show as a duo performing sings from their own albums.

Tickets are sure to go for this one, so best to purchase in advance, available from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and Ticketweb or just book online here.

An Evening with Mary Gauthier

Fallen Angels Club favourite Mary Gauthier will be at Saint Luke’s on the 13th May.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Gauthier has been a welcome visitor to The Fallen Angels Club ever since she played our first Glasgow Americana festival in 2007. Mary returns on Sunday the 13th May to Saint Luke’s Glasgow where the show is sure to be a sell out. Tickets are selling really well already and again we advice to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment. Available as usual from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or Ticketweb. You can purchase here.

Glad Café Treats

 

 

The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Glad Café is one of our favourite spaces to put on shows, looking forward to this run of shows above, Carter Sampson, plus Boo Hewerdine and Darden Smith on the same bill, and An Evening With Kim Richey, what’s not to love!

March News Update

Photo Santa and Tony’s wedding

Matt McGinn Tuesday the 20th March.

We are looking forward to welcoming Matt McGinn from Belfast back to The Admiral Bar next Tuesday. This show is brought to you in association with our friends at The Star Folk Club.

Matt has a new album, “The End Of The Common Man due for release just before the show on the 18th March 2018.

Tickets available in person from The Admiral & Tickets Scotland, or book online here

 

The Jellyman’s Daughter & Roseanne Reid

Next Wednesday the 21st March in The Glad Café we have the wonderful Jellyman’s Daugher launching their new album “Dead Reckoning” with special guest Roseanne Reid.

The Jellyman’s Daugher played a fantastic set during our Glasgow Americana festival in 2016, hopefully this album will propel them to a higher level and let their music reach a bigger audience.

Tickets are available from http://www.ticketweb.co.uk and from Tickets Scotland, you can book online here

 

 

 

 

 

Beth Nielsen Chapman and March Treats

March has been a very busy month for us with some great shows by Beth Nielsen Chapman, Caroline Spence, The Handsome Family and Jason Ringenberg. Thanks to all came out and supported the shows. Beth Nielsen Chapman pictured played our biggest ever Glasgow show in The City Halls on Tuesday the 6th March.

 

 

 

Jill Jackson SOLD OUT.

Jill Jackson’s Album Launch for, “Are We There Yet” in Saint Luke’s on the 18th May is now totally sold out. Apologies to those of you who couldn’t get a ticket.

Produced by Boo Hewerdine (Eddie Reader, Emily Barker), Are We There Yet? combines innovative, playful arrangements that would not sound out of place in Lindy Hop, Harlem or the heart of the deep South. With an unabashed embrace of gleeful, melodic choruses delivered in Jill’s unmistakeable warm and heart-wrenching voice.

Toy Tin Solider will open up the show which is sure to be a special occasion for all involved.

 

 

Aidan O’Rourke & Kit Downes

A new duo that brings together two of the UK’s foremost folk and jazz artists, a sparse and emotive exploration of contemporary folk music formed by multi award winning Scottish fiddler/composer Aidan O’Rourke (Lau / Kan / Blazin Fiddles) and Mercury Music Prize nominated, BBC Jazz Award Winner harmonium and piano player, Kit Downes (ECM Records).

“Few contemporary musicians in any category can match either his artistic ambitions or his achievements in bringing them to fruition” (The Scotsman on Aidan O’Rourke)

“Downes makes – difficult music sound natural – even inevitable” (The Guardian on Kit Downes)

 

February News Update

 

The wonderful Beth Nielsen Chapman’s new album, “Hearts Of Glass is out today (9th February), you can catch Beth live in Glasgow at The City Halls on Tuesday 6th March with Robert Vincent.

Tickets available here

And also from the City Halls and Glasgow Royal Concert Halls box office and Ticketweb.

 

 

 

Jill Jackson Album Launch

 We are delighted to be working with the wonderful Jill Jackson to help launch her new album, “Are We There Yet?” This will take place at Saint Luke’s Glasgow on Friday the 18th May.

Are We There Yet? is the long awaited 5th solo album by Paisley born singer songwriter Jill Jackson, a record that bears the hallmarks of a 25yr musical journey that has taken her from Paisley to Top of The Pops to playing in every State of America (50 States in 50 Days…..yes really!)

This show will sell out so best to purchase in advance.

Get your tickets here.

 

Just Announced-

Boo & Darden 30 Years

30 years on since the very talented song writers Boo Hewerdine & Darden Smith started collaborating together,  they are coming to play The Glad Café in Glasgow on Sunday 20th May. We are so happy they invited us to help them celebrate.

Please note this show has changed date since first advertised.

 

Saint Huck have been confirmed as the opening act for Lindsay Lou and band at The CCA on Tuesday 20th February.

Saint Huck are a Glasgow based roots duo, and won some new fans after opening up The Stray Birds in November in Saint Luke’s.

Tickets from The CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900, Ticketweb and Tickets Scotland. You can book online here.

 

 

 

 

 

Scorcher Of A Night In March

Jason & The Scorchers front man, Jason Ringenberg makes a long awaited return to Glasgow in The Admiral Bar on the 14th March. Tickets in person from The Admiral, Ticketweb and Tickets Scotland.
You can book online here.