Barry Ferguson's Hat Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 There used to be a fantastic unsigned band called John Wean, they were on the scene about five years ago. They hailed from Uddingston. I never had the opportunity to see them, something that I regret. You can imagine my surprise when I walked into a cafe at a ski field over here in New Zealand the other week only to see the singer playing a set. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRS Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) On 10/07/2017 at 10:04, bob the tank said: You remember Blue..I thought I was the only person who did that. One good album of pop rock then disappeared The first "Blue"album was superb and two great singles - "Red Light song" and "Little Jody"; they did have a second album "Life in the Navy" released in 1974 and opened that tour at the Caledonian Hotel in Inverness, one off the first gigs I attended. Edited August 2, 2017 by PRS additional info 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRS Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Blue Nile. Particularly the first two albums, is enough to make them not just the best Scottish band ever but probably my favourite band off all time; Big Country around the time off the "Crossing" were wonderful live. Remember seeing them early 1983 at the Nite Club above the Playhouse in Edinburgh around the time "Fields of Fire" charted and remains the most exciting concert I have ever been to 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandros5 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Figure 5 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tongue_tied_danny Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Scheme ya bas! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamJags Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Can add Out Lines to this list. New band featuring James Graham of The Twilight Sad and Kathryn Joseph. New single is outstanding. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHope Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 11 hours ago, sandros5 said: Figure 5 Apart from wee Baba the drummer, they were utter bawz. Hanging about McChuills like it was Parnaby Street circa 1966. Cringe. About as psychedelic as my last jobby. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruppenfuhrer Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 On 17/06/2017 at 18:08, 8MileBU said: The Exploited are fucking class. Biffy are overrated art-student dross. Glasvegas should have every bit of their music wiped from existence and never be spoken of again. the exploited did they do the opening song for 'made in britain' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruppenfuhrer Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 del amitri, big country, jesus and mary chain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 the exploited did they do the opening song for 'made in britain' Yep. 'UK82' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruppenfuhrer Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: Yep. 'UK82' have this on dvd somewhere 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandros5 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Apart from wee Baba the drummer, they were utter bawz. Hanging about McChuills like it was Parnaby Street circa 1966. Cringe. About as psychedelic as my last jobby. Not a fan then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHope Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Just now, sandros5 said: Not a fan then? Nice enough lads. Bit too much retro shitehawkery going on. Graham once listened to a copy of Nuggets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 The Grim Northern Social ... What a band. Used to do a sold out pre Christmas gig every year at tuts. Certainly deserved far more success than they ever achieved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Can add Out Lines to this list. New band featuring James Graham of The Twilight Sad and Kathryn Joseph. New single is outstanding. Gave this a go. Fucking tremendous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty meadow Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Most of my favourite (and least favourite) bands have already been mentioned but ... Mull Historical Society and Neon Waltz are also worth a mention. Davy Henderson's stuff is always worth a listen (Fire Engines, Win, Nectarine No.9 etc) James Yorkston along with 'Fence Records' associated acts Beta Band, Lone Pigeon, Pictish Trail, King Creosote etc. have more than a good few albums between them. Withered Hand also worth a wee shout. Biggest surprise is no mention of the Incredible String Band. Just remembered The Phantom Band and Superstar (possibly the most underrated Scottish band). Edited August 7, 2017 by mighty meadow Forgot about 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 We don't have many good bands really do we? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 I found a copy of The Twilight Sad's first EP on amazon and it came today, so here's an excuse to share this with everyone: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Wtf, that is brutal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Boostin' Kev said: We don't have many good bands really do we? Yes and no. We have a really vibrant live music scene, particularly in Glasgow. We have a decent enough collection of bands that have released good music over the years. Not necessarily right now - we tend to go through phases where we have some interesting bands and phases where we really struggle for anybody decent at a local/national level. We've only really had a handful of genuinely massive bands over the years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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