The Magick Circle, Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat - Paisley Arts Centre

Posted in SHOFT on 7th October 2011

Once again, I found myself in Paisley. A year ago I explained how I'd hoped for a pleasant, golden October evening on which to explore the town. In the event, I got a dark, miserable rain-soaked night instead. However, today was different - and dodging the groups of feral kids...

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Water Wolves, Milk Maid, Mazes - The Captain

Posted in SHOFT on 6th October 2011

Opening events tonight are local band Water Wolves. A simple enough set-up of two guitars and drums, which results in a surprising amount of jangly, surfy noise from the trio. The songs are packed with pop choruses and twangy solos which sometimes threaten to burst free of the...

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Laura Carswell, I Khant, T.E.Morris - 13th Note, Glasgow

Posted in SHOFT on 5th October 2011

It's that time of year, once again, when I find myself in Glasgow for a little while. Having planned one or two musical things for later in my stay, I was content to see how this evening panned out. Faced with a choice which I'm just not used to, I...

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