Author Archives: FRETS CONCERTS

DOUGLAS MACINTYRE / PORT SULPHUR Here’s a guest blog from Douglas MacIntyre about the wonderful FRETS concerts, which continue to go from strength to strength. FRETS is a brilliant example of community collaboration where family pitch in and all profits are ploughed back into providing more shows: it’s a great thing. Over to Douglas forContinue reading “Glasgow Music City Tours – FRETS guest blog”

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24503624.bmx-bandits-back-new-album-live-show/ BMX BANDITS article in The Glasgow Times (written by Ann Fotheringham). NOT a kick-in-the-pants off 40 years ago, Bellshill’s BMX Bandits sparked an indie-pop revolution which has influenced and inspired a multitude of musicians ever since. Even Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was a fan, proclaiming: “If I could be in any other band, it wouldContinue reading “BMX Bandits interview in The Glasgow Times”

David Scott will be performing a rare solo concert of his Pearlfishers songs as special guest of Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake on Saturday 19th Oct at FRETS / The Strathaven Hotel. Tickets are on sale at this link: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/625232 FRETS returns to the Strathaven Hotel soon with BMX Bandits and wojtek the bear in concertContinue reading “David Scott/The Pearlfishers – special guest re Norman Blake on Sat 19th Oct.”

Belle and Sebastian guitarist / singer supreme Stevie Jackson will be appearing in concert at FRETS on Friday 6th Sept, performing a solo opening set as special guest of Michael Head. This will be special, tickets on sale at this link: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/625318

After the Pale Fountains split up, the next vehicle for Michael Head’s songs was Shack. They were much loved by the music press and media and came close several times to a major breakthrough. Michael performed Shack classic ‘Comedy’ at his previous old out concerts at FRETS, and almost blew the roof off the StrathavenContinue reading “Michael Head – Shack”

Wonderful song, Setting Sun, from the wonderful recent album by BMX Bandits – Dreamers on the Run. We’re very excited that BMX Bandits (along with special guests wojtek the bear) will be the next concert to take place at FRETS. Saturday 31st August is the date for your diary, tickets at this link: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/621522

Xan Tyler will be special guest at FRETS for The Cowboy Mouth concert in the Strathaven Hotel on Friday 1st March. Both artists are signed to the Last Night From Glasgow label, with The Cowboy Mouth releasing their first single ‘The Swimmer’ at the end of July. Xan Tyler’s recent album ‘Holding Up Half TheContinue reading “Xan Tyler added to The Cowboy Mouth concert”

Michael Head first rose to prominence with Pale Fountains – here’s a 1983 live performance on the Old Grey Whistle Test. We’ll feature some tracks from throughout Mick’s career over the coming days. Tickets are selling fast for Michael Head solo in concert at FRETS on Friday 6th Sept in the Strathaven Hotel, here isContinue reading “Michael Head / Pale Fountains”

The Cowboy Mouth will be appearing live in concert at the Strathaven Hotel on Friday 1st Nov. Tickets are on sale at this link: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626368 THE COWBOY MOUTHGrahame Skinner: vocals / acoustic guitar; Douglas MacIntyre: guitar / backing vocals; Laughlin Allan: bass / backing vocals; Douglas Hannah: drums / percussion: PRESENTThe Cowboy Mouth release theirContinue reading “The Cowboy Mouth – 1st Nov – Tickets on sale”

Michael Head returns to FRETS on Friday 6th Sept for a solo concert in the Strathaven Hotel. Mick’s two previous concerts at FRETS were sold out, this one is going to be special. Tickets are on sale at this link: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/625318