Adam Stafford, The Seventeenth Century, Martin John Henry - Stereo, Glasgow
Posted in SHOFT on 8th October 2011
For my last night up here I'd managed to find a pretty special event. These are busy times it seems, and with the huge amount of records being released in the next few weeks, along with the sheer number of great gigs tonight I almost wondered if I'd made the...
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...
Water Wolves, Milk Maid, Mazes - The Captain's Rest, Glasgow
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...