Three times Brit Award nominee Eddi Reader will perform at Homecoming Live – The Final Fling as she leads the first names to be announced for the Clyde Auditorium on Saturday 28th November. Eddi has enjoyed a flourishing career over the past two decades, both as a member of Fairground Attraction and as a solo artist. She is the perfect addition to the Homecoming Live line up, having proclaimed her love of our nation in 2003 by recording an album of material by Robert Burns, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra – made even more fitting considering that Homecoming Scotland celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of our great Bard.
The amazingly talented Mike Scott will bring his stunning mix of Celtic, rock and folk music to Homecoming Live. Scott will be performing solo material as well as The Music of The Waterboys who count U2’s Bono and The Edge as fans. The band performed with Eddi Reader early in her career and Scott’s performance will be a wonderful reminder of anthemic hits such as The Whole of the Moon and Fisherman’s Blues.
Evelyn Glennie accompanied by Philip Smith will bring the strong, indigenous musical traditions of North-East Scotland to the Clyde Auditorium. Despite being profoundly deaf, Glennie is a virtuoso percussionist who has performed at the Grammy Awards, named Best Studio and Live Percussionist from Rhythm Magazine 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003 & 2004 and Scotswoman of the Decade in 1990. Playing alongside Glennie is classical pianist Philip Smith, making for the perfect accompaniment. Glennie and Smith have been performing together since 1989 when Smith made his BBC Promenade Concert recital debut. Their partnership has continued with appearances worldwide, including recitals at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Center in Washington DC and the Hollywood Bowl.
Next up is singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean who is one of Scotland’s most internationally respected musicians. Dougie has released five albums since 1981 and his tracks have been adapted by many artists over the years, most notably by composer Trevor Jones, making MacLean's The Gael the main theme song for the 1992 film The Last of the Mohicans. One of MacLean’s most iconic recordings is the much-loved Caledonia – one of the most rousing songs in the Scottish canon which has been synonymous with the Homecoming Scotland celebrations.
Across the other Homecoming Live venues, the line-ups are continuing to grow as Codeine Velvet Club – Jon Fratelli’s new outfit with Lou Hickey - is added to the bill in the SECC Hall 3. The band is fast becoming one of Scotland’s hottest new acts and their recent showcase gig at The Classic Grand received 5 star reviews. Also joining them will be Cumbernauld’s favourite brothers The Dykeenies who since signing to King Tut’s Recordings in 2006 have enjoyed continued success. The four piece played to a large audience on the NME/Radio 1 stage at this year’s T in the Park and will be performing tracks from their much anticipated second album for the first time at Homecoming Live.
One of the UK’s most legendary venues, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut will be part of the Homecoming Live activity all weekend playing host to some of Scotland’s most celebrated and hotly-tipped acts. Inspirational indie legends The Pastels will take to the stage along with rock trio 1990’s on Friday 27th November. Sergeant were chosen to support Oasis before their debut album was even released and have received much praise from former Creation Records label guru Alan McGee, making it significant that they will be headlining the very venue where Oasis were discovered by McGee, on Saturday 28th November. The following night, indie rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks will represent the East Coast performing tracks from their highly acclaimed debut album, These Four Walls.
Homecoming Live is also about creating a great indoor festival atmosphere and bringing friends and family together. Already announced on the bill are Deacon Blue, Hue & Cry, Midge Ure, Lloyd Cole, The Bluebells, James Grant, Kevin McDermott and Tommy Reilly who will be performing in Hall 4. Playing in Hall 3 alongside Codeine Velvet Club and The Dykeenies are The View, Idlewild, The Vaselines, King Creosote and The Law.
Further Homecoming Live line-up announcements will be made when the full programme of the Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations are launched on 23 September.
Homecoming Live - The Final Fling is created and produced by DF Concerts with support from Homecoming Scotland and the Glasgow City Marketing Bureau.
Tickets for the concerts in SECC Hall 3, SECC Hall 4 and at King Tuts are on sale now while tickets to the Clyde Auditorium go on sale Friday 18th September at 9am. To buy log onto www.gigsinscotland.com/homecominglive or ticketSOUP on 0844 395 4000
Tickets for the SECC Hall 4 are priced £35.00, £30.00 and £27.50
Tickets for SECC Hall 3 are priced £20.00
Tickets for the Auditorium are priced £30.00, £27.50 and £22.50
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Saturday, 19 September 2009
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Party Fears Too
The Homecoming Live event, which we mentioned the other day, seems to have been causing a fair amount of debate and discussion among the great and good of the Scottish music scene, as well as the media. My own comment in last weekend’s Scotland on Sunday mirrored that of Radio Scotland’s Bryan Burnett in questioning the lack of female acts in the initial promoted line-up. That doesn’t appear to be the only concern.
Radio Scotland’s Jim Gellatly has also expressed concerns in The Sun (http://bit.ly/XtqkW) about the line-ups revealed thus far, citing not the lack of female performers but the age range of the performers and expected audience. As well as the ages of some of the performers, most of whom are appearing on the 80s stage, The Sun have gone a bit over the top with their criticism of some of the artists concerned, particularly in terms of chart positions. In the 80s it was hard enough for many Scottish acts to get heard by the London-centric pop industry let alone make a dent on the Top 40. I don’t imagine for one moment that the charts were ever the gods of Kevin McDermott. The “retro” stage is all about celebrating the past achievements of some of these and that’s fair enough, that’s what nostalgia is all about. As Jim Gellatly said on Twitter, “That Petrol Emotion never even got in the Top 40, yet I was delighted to see them back for T In The Park”. I know that TPE aren’t Scottish but the point is very much a relevant one.
Scotland has a rich history of acts that could’ve, would’ve, and should’ve been contenders, acts who got away from an uncaring public. Singers like the aforementioned McDermott and James Grant may be acquired tastes to some, unheard of to others, but they deserve to be recognised for their contribution to Scottish musical history. It’s not always about hits. If it were the gigs would be all about the Bay City Rollers (what’s left of them), Marmalade and Lulu.
Talking of women, with the exception of Frances McKee (The Vaselines) and Lorraine McIntosh (Deacon Blue), the female representation thus far is non-existent. Where’s Amy MacDonald, Lulu, Annie Lennox, Sharleen Spiteri, or KT Tunstall? Let alone Eddi Reader, Horse, Jackie Storrar and Clare Grogan. I don’t even like the music of some of these ladies but I wouldn’t deny them their place in a Caledonian celebration. Hell, I’d even welcome Sheen Easton, although I might be on my own in that.
For The Sun to have a go at Hue and Cry for playing department stores is simply mean. Maybe they’re trying to recapture past glories and struggling as a result but they should be applauded for still “doing it”. Perhaps they just love making music and are happy to continue doing something they obviously enjoy. They should be applauded for that, not mocked.
There are going to be three Halls of the SECC used as three “stages”. My main concern is whether people be able to move between "stages2 or do you have to choose one and stick to it? This lack of flexibility, if that is indeed the case, will put off real music fans (not just those who like to go to big “events”), unless you’re rich enough to afford a ticket for each hall/stage.
We know that due to worldwide touring and recording commitments, a number of artists are unavailable and that’s only to be expected but the line-up so far seems rather unimaginative. Maybe this should be an annual event so that Scottish artists’ schedules can accommodate a yearly celebration of Jockanese rock and pop.
I’m sure we could all put together our own Fantasy Homecoming Live line-up. In fact here’s mine, which takes into account those artists who are no longer with us and would understandably be “unavailable”!
Current
Lulu
Teenage Fanclub
The Blue Nile
Calvin Harris
Edwyn Collins
Amy MacDonald
Belle and Sebastian
Camera Obscura
The View
BMX Bandits
Attic Lights
The Orchids
Classic
Cocteau Twins
The Skids
The Vaselines
The Rezillos
The Bluebells
Lloyd Cole (WITH The Commotions to ensure nationalistic eligibility)
The Beatstalkers
The Bay City Rollers
Altered Images
Horse
Acoustic
Roddy Frame
The Proclaimers
KT Tunstall
Jackie Leven
James Grant
Kevin McDermott
Trashcan Sinatras
Eddi Reader
Roddy Hart (this is only artist I have edited this entry to add. No more I promise!)
The Cairn String Quartet
Aberfeldy
What do you think of the real line-up so far and who would you want to see?
The Cat
=^..^=
Radio Scotland’s Jim Gellatly has also expressed concerns in The Sun (http://bit.ly/XtqkW) about the line-ups revealed thus far, citing not the lack of female performers but the age range of the performers and expected audience. As well as the ages of some of the performers, most of whom are appearing on the 80s stage, The Sun have gone a bit over the top with their criticism of some of the artists concerned, particularly in terms of chart positions. In the 80s it was hard enough for many Scottish acts to get heard by the London-centric pop industry let alone make a dent on the Top 40. I don’t imagine for one moment that the charts were ever the gods of Kevin McDermott. The “retro” stage is all about celebrating the past achievements of some of these and that’s fair enough, that’s what nostalgia is all about. As Jim Gellatly said on Twitter, “That Petrol Emotion never even got in the Top 40, yet I was delighted to see them back for T In The Park”. I know that TPE aren’t Scottish but the point is very much a relevant one.
Scotland has a rich history of acts that could’ve, would’ve, and should’ve been contenders, acts who got away from an uncaring public. Singers like the aforementioned McDermott and James Grant may be acquired tastes to some, unheard of to others, but they deserve to be recognised for their contribution to Scottish musical history. It’s not always about hits. If it were the gigs would be all about the Bay City Rollers (what’s left of them), Marmalade and Lulu.
Talking of women, with the exception of Frances McKee (The Vaselines) and Lorraine McIntosh (Deacon Blue), the female representation thus far is non-existent. Where’s Amy MacDonald, Lulu, Annie Lennox, Sharleen Spiteri, or KT Tunstall? Let alone Eddi Reader, Horse, Jackie Storrar and Clare Grogan. I don’t even like the music of some of these ladies but I wouldn’t deny them their place in a Caledonian celebration. Hell, I’d even welcome Sheen Easton, although I might be on my own in that.
For The Sun to have a go at Hue and Cry for playing department stores is simply mean. Maybe they’re trying to recapture past glories and struggling as a result but they should be applauded for still “doing it”. Perhaps they just love making music and are happy to continue doing something they obviously enjoy. They should be applauded for that, not mocked.
There are going to be three Halls of the SECC used as three “stages”. My main concern is whether people be able to move between "stages2 or do you have to choose one and stick to it? This lack of flexibility, if that is indeed the case, will put off real music fans (not just those who like to go to big “events”), unless you’re rich enough to afford a ticket for each hall/stage.
We know that due to worldwide touring and recording commitments, a number of artists are unavailable and that’s only to be expected but the line-up so far seems rather unimaginative. Maybe this should be an annual event so that Scottish artists’ schedules can accommodate a yearly celebration of Jockanese rock and pop.
I’m sure we could all put together our own Fantasy Homecoming Live line-up. In fact here’s mine, which takes into account those artists who are no longer with us and would understandably be “unavailable”!
Current
Lulu
Teenage Fanclub
The Blue Nile
Calvin Harris
Edwyn Collins
Amy MacDonald
Belle and Sebastian
Camera Obscura
The View
BMX Bandits
Attic Lights
The Orchids
Classic
Cocteau Twins
The Skids
The Vaselines
The Rezillos
The Bluebells
Lloyd Cole (WITH The Commotions to ensure nationalistic eligibility)
The Beatstalkers
The Bay City Rollers
Altered Images
Horse
Acoustic
Roddy Frame
The Proclaimers
KT Tunstall
Jackie Leven
James Grant
Kevin McDermott
Trashcan Sinatras
Eddi Reader
Roddy Hart (this is only artist I have edited this entry to add. No more I promise!)
The Cairn String Quartet
Aberfeldy
What do you think of the real line-up so far and who would you want to see?
The Cat
=^..^=
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Homecoming Live - The Final Fling
HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHT GOES LIVE
On 28th November, Scotland will proudly celebrate St Andrew’s Weekend and the vibrancy and passion of Scotland’s music scene with Homecoming Live – The Final Fling. With a bill that will bring together Scots from across the globe for a one-off reunion, this unique event will see Scotland’s largest indoor venue the SECC, transformed as it plays host, not only to an array of exceptional Scottish talent, but also to the best in Scottish food and drink, creating the perfect party atmosphere and indoor festival vibe. Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean the festival season has to be!
For the first time ever, acclaimed artists including Deacon Blue, Lloyd Cole, Hue and Cry, Midge Ure, The Bluebells, James Grant, Kevin McDermott and Tommy Reilly will come together on one stage to celebrate the golden era of Scottish music in the SECC’s Hall 4. Hall 3 will include performances from The Vaselines, Idlewild, The Law and King Creosote, some of whom have inspired the biggest acts in the world, demonstrating the enormous influence Scotland has had on shaping the international music scene over the past three decades.
As part of the Homecoming St Andrew’s celebratory weekend which runs from 26th – 30th November, Homecoming Live gigs will also take place at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and the Clyde Auditorium. Like Scotland’s celebrated tartans, the gigs will weave a colourful blend of some of the finest musicians who have been influenced by Scotland and its rich musical heritage - the likes and scale of which has never been seen before.
The multi-platinum selling, Deacon Blue lead the line up in SECC Hall 4 and are joined on the bill by cult legend Lloyd Cole. As lead singer of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, his album Rattlesnakes was included in the list of best albums of all time by readers of NME and this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Also playing are the Kane brothers from Coatbridge, otherwise known as Hue and Cry, whose career has been a Labour of Love and brought them continued success over the past three decades. Next up is guitarist, singer, keyboard player and songwriter Midge Ure – having enjoyed success in several legendary and cult bands such as Slik, Thin Lizzy and Ultravox and famously turning down an offer to become the lead singer of The Sex Pistols, he is well known for his work with Bob Geldof in co-organising Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8. Both he and Geldof have twice received an Ivor Novello for co-writing Do They Know it’s Christmas and he is one of Scotland’s most respected musicians.
The Bluebells have remained Young at Heart and will be pleasing the crowds with a rare and original line up performance. Also playing is former Love and Money frontman James Grant who is widely acknowledged as one of the best songwriters Scotland has produced; Kevin McDermott who has been established on the national and international stage and Tommy Reilly who will be flying the flag for a new generation of gritty singer/songwriters.
Taking to the Hall 3 Stage are The Vaselines - musical icons who were hailed by Kurt Cobain as his "most favourite songwriters in the whole world”. Joining them will be critically acclaimed Fife cult singer-songwriter Kenny Anderson a.k.a King Creosote and Edinburgh’s indie-rock heroes Idlewild whose anthemic hits such as You Held the World in Your Arms have ensured a loyal international fanbase. Dundee indie-rockers The Law, whose much-anticipated debut album is released later this month will also perform.
Together, these inspirational acts will combine to produce a truly memorable event which will be talked about for years to come.
A RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE
Homecoming Live – The Final Fling, brought together by promoters DF Concerts, Homecoming Scotland and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, is a once in a lifetime opportunity to catch established heroes to cutting edge, contemporary performers who are currently making their mark internationally. The event will enhance Caledonia’s status as one of the musical meccas of the world – and you are all invited to the party! Many more acts and details to be unveiled in due course.
Glasgow – a UNESCO City of Music, where approximately 100 music events take place every week – is the natural home for the event. From contemporary and classical to Celtic and Country, this extraordinary city offers music to suit every taste.
Says Promoter, Geoff Ellis: “Homecoming Live – The Final Fling is about bringing people back home to celebrate Scotland and its music scene as well as giving them the opportunity to be part of once in a lifetime experience. Music lovers will be able to join with family and friends to relive past memories and create new ones - all to a unique soundtrack, accompanied by some of the best culinary delights the country has to offer! Scotland is renowned for producing and nourishing talent and many great bands have formed on its shores - I’m really looking forward to unveiling more acts in the coming months for what promises to be a very special and unique weekend of music”.
Marie Christie, Project Director, Homecoming Scotland 2009 adds, “Homecoming Live - The Final Fling will be one of the highlights of our Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations from 26 - 30 Nov. Taking place all over Scotland the full events programme will be launched later this month. Today’s announcement gives a sample of what’s in store.”
Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said, “We are delighted to be supporting the Final Fling to bring Homecoming to a rousing finale in Glasgow and further reinforce the city’s credentials as a UNESCO City of Music. There’s nothing quite like hearing Scottish bands play on their own home turf and with such a strong line-up I am sure it will be a fantastic weekend.”
Tickets for Homecoming Live will go on sale on Friday 11th September at 9am and are priced £35.00, £30.00 and £27.50 for Hall 4, with tickets for Hall 3 at £20.00
Tickets will be available from www.gigsinscotland.com/homecominglive, or from the ticket agent that we at Jocknroll don't like and will not promote.
www.homecomingscotland2009.com
On 28th November, Scotland will proudly celebrate St Andrew’s Weekend and the vibrancy and passion of Scotland’s music scene with Homecoming Live – The Final Fling. With a bill that will bring together Scots from across the globe for a one-off reunion, this unique event will see Scotland’s largest indoor venue the SECC, transformed as it plays host, not only to an array of exceptional Scottish talent, but also to the best in Scottish food and drink, creating the perfect party atmosphere and indoor festival vibe. Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean the festival season has to be!
For the first time ever, acclaimed artists including Deacon Blue, Lloyd Cole, Hue and Cry, Midge Ure, The Bluebells, James Grant, Kevin McDermott and Tommy Reilly will come together on one stage to celebrate the golden era of Scottish music in the SECC’s Hall 4. Hall 3 will include performances from The Vaselines, Idlewild, The Law and King Creosote, some of whom have inspired the biggest acts in the world, demonstrating the enormous influence Scotland has had on shaping the international music scene over the past three decades.
As part of the Homecoming St Andrew’s celebratory weekend which runs from 26th – 30th November, Homecoming Live gigs will also take place at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and the Clyde Auditorium. Like Scotland’s celebrated tartans, the gigs will weave a colourful blend of some of the finest musicians who have been influenced by Scotland and its rich musical heritage - the likes and scale of which has never been seen before.
The multi-platinum selling, Deacon Blue lead the line up in SECC Hall 4 and are joined on the bill by cult legend Lloyd Cole. As lead singer of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, his album Rattlesnakes was included in the list of best albums of all time by readers of NME and this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Also playing are the Kane brothers from Coatbridge, otherwise known as Hue and Cry, whose career has been a Labour of Love and brought them continued success over the past three decades. Next up is guitarist, singer, keyboard player and songwriter Midge Ure – having enjoyed success in several legendary and cult bands such as Slik, Thin Lizzy and Ultravox and famously turning down an offer to become the lead singer of The Sex Pistols, he is well known for his work with Bob Geldof in co-organising Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8. Both he and Geldof have twice received an Ivor Novello for co-writing Do They Know it’s Christmas and he is one of Scotland’s most respected musicians.
The Bluebells have remained Young at Heart and will be pleasing the crowds with a rare and original line up performance. Also playing is former Love and Money frontman James Grant who is widely acknowledged as one of the best songwriters Scotland has produced; Kevin McDermott who has been established on the national and international stage and Tommy Reilly who will be flying the flag for a new generation of gritty singer/songwriters.
Taking to the Hall 3 Stage are The Vaselines - musical icons who were hailed by Kurt Cobain as his "most favourite songwriters in the whole world”. Joining them will be critically acclaimed Fife cult singer-songwriter Kenny Anderson a.k.a King Creosote and Edinburgh’s indie-rock heroes Idlewild whose anthemic hits such as You Held the World in Your Arms have ensured a loyal international fanbase. Dundee indie-rockers The Law, whose much-anticipated debut album is released later this month will also perform.
Together, these inspirational acts will combine to produce a truly memorable event which will be talked about for years to come.
A RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE
Homecoming Live – The Final Fling, brought together by promoters DF Concerts, Homecoming Scotland and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, is a once in a lifetime opportunity to catch established heroes to cutting edge, contemporary performers who are currently making their mark internationally. The event will enhance Caledonia’s status as one of the musical meccas of the world – and you are all invited to the party! Many more acts and details to be unveiled in due course.
Glasgow – a UNESCO City of Music, where approximately 100 music events take place every week – is the natural home for the event. From contemporary and classical to Celtic and Country, this extraordinary city offers music to suit every taste.
Says Promoter, Geoff Ellis: “Homecoming Live – The Final Fling is about bringing people back home to celebrate Scotland and its music scene as well as giving them the opportunity to be part of once in a lifetime experience. Music lovers will be able to join with family and friends to relive past memories and create new ones - all to a unique soundtrack, accompanied by some of the best culinary delights the country has to offer! Scotland is renowned for producing and nourishing talent and many great bands have formed on its shores - I’m really looking forward to unveiling more acts in the coming months for what promises to be a very special and unique weekend of music”.
Marie Christie, Project Director, Homecoming Scotland 2009 adds, “Homecoming Live - The Final Fling will be one of the highlights of our Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations from 26 - 30 Nov. Taking place all over Scotland the full events programme will be launched later this month. Today’s announcement gives a sample of what’s in store.”
Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said, “We are delighted to be supporting the Final Fling to bring Homecoming to a rousing finale in Glasgow and further reinforce the city’s credentials as a UNESCO City of Music. There’s nothing quite like hearing Scottish bands play on their own home turf and with such a strong line-up I am sure it will be a fantastic weekend.”
Tickets for Homecoming Live will go on sale on Friday 11th September at 9am and are priced £35.00, £30.00 and £27.50 for Hall 4, with tickets for Hall 3 at £20.00
Tickets will be available from www.gigsinscotland.com/homecominglive, or from the ticket agent that we at Jocknroll don't like and will not promote.
www.homecomingscotland2009.com
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