Author Archives: FRETS CONCERTS

Thank you to everyone who attended a FRETS concert in the Strathaven Hotel, Glasgow or Edinburgh during 2025. FRETS and the artists are very appreciative of your continuing support, nearly every FRETS concert sold out. 2026 is already looking busy, with more shows lined up and ready to be announced in the new year. RICKYContinue reading “FRETS – ThanX”

THRUM Sat 14th March/TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/685158 FRETS announcement of THRUM’s concert at the Glad Cafe on Fri 13th March led to the show selling out immediately. FRETS is delighted that THRUM will be performing a second concert on SATURDAY 14th MARCH in the Glad Cafe. THRUM were formed in Lanarkshire by vocalist Monica Queen and guitaristContinue reading “THRUM – tickets for Saturday 14th March now on sale.”

FRETS announcement of THRUM’s concert at the Glad Cafe on Fri 13th March led to the show selling out immediately. FRETS is delighted that THRUM will be performing a second concert on SATURDAY 14th MARCH in the Glad Cafe. TICKETS GO ON SALE FROM THE LINK BELOW TONIGHT (Monday 1st Dec) AT 7pm. TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/685158Continue reading “THRUM – second Glad Cafe concert added / Saturday 14th March”

Hi, apologies for the repeat message regarding the Creeping Bent: A Leap Into The Void book – the links sent in the previous message do not work. MONORAIL – you can buy the book from this link: https://monorailmusic.com/product/creeping-bent-a-leap-into-the-void/?mc_cid=ec85ef2f85&mc_eid=8abf97a3a5 Here’s the information from the Monorail website: Let’s hear it for the underdog. A Leap Into TheContinue reading “Apologies – incorrect link”

I’ll be appearing in Big Blue (Glasgow) on Sunday 7th December at 2pm to discuss my new book (Creeping Bent: A Leap Into The Void) with Ken McCluskey. The Secret Goldfish will play a short acoustic set and I’ll be more than happy to chat about 30 years of Creeping Bent releases and sign books.Continue reading “Creeping Bent: A Leap Into The Void / in store at Big Blue on Sunday 7th December.”

FRETS presents C86 stalwarts and avant-funk noiseniks, MACKENZIES, at the Glad Cafe on Saturday 28th Feb. TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/683957 BIO Mackenzies are from Glasgow and formed in 1985, inspired by the power-lifter Precious McKenzie. Paul Turnbull (drums) and Iain Beveridge (guitar) were at the same school but got together musically when Paul was released from hisContinue reading “MACKENZIES x Glad Cafe, Sat 28th Feb”

The Nectarine No.9 get back together for a final set at The End of Definition in Edinburgh College of Art on Saturday 13th Dec. Not only is it the final FRETS Concerts event of 2025, it’s also the final Creeping Bent action after 30 years (and 100 releases). There are only 6 tickets left atContinue reading “The Nectarine No.9 – live concert film Bent Meltdown”

THE NECTARINE No.9 are getting back together one last time to perform at The End of Definition show in Edinburgh College of Art on Saturday 13th December. There are only 10 tickets left, if you are interested in coming along better get a ticket, here’s the link: https://wegottickets.com/event/678735 The End of Definintion (Edinburgh) will beContinue reading “FRETS – The End of Definition (Edinburgh) / 10 tickets left.”

FRETS is very honoured to be promoting the first THRUM concert in Glasgow in an eon when they will be live in concert at the Glad Cafe on Friday 13th March. Tickets will go on sale from this link https://wegottickets.com/event/682927 this Friday 14th November at 7pm. It’s going to be special night of rock n’rollContinue reading “THRUM – Friday 13th March 2026 x FRETS”