The Skinny September 2006 by The Skinny

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CONTRIBUTORS Yasmin Ali, Martin Bate, Finbarr Bermingham, Jamie Borthwick, Ellen Bowler, Louise Boyle, Tom Brogan, Ally Brown, James Bryan, Rosie Capona, Stephen Carty, Colin Chapman, Heather Crumley, Natalie Doyle, Michael Duffy, Jo Fargas, Lucy Faringold, Julie Ferguson, Paul Gallagher, Andrea Grant, Simone Gray, Jaki Hawker, Helen Grey, Wilbur Kane, Megan Garriock, Paul Greenwood, Billy Hamilton, Keir Hind, Barry Hunt, Sarah Hunter, Linsey Johnstone, Diana Kiernander, Ted M, Rhona Macalister, Malkatraz, Ali Maloney, Wendy Martin, Paul Matusavage, Milo McLaughlin, Alec Mcleod, Sean Mcnamara, Colan Mehaffey, Sean Michaels, Leigh Miller, Nick Mitchell, Chris Nordeng, Struan Otter, Ioana Poprowka, Stuart Purcell, Calum Ritchie, Joanne Roberts, Phil Roberts, Calum Rodger, Jon Seller, Keira Sinclair, Celia Sontag, Karen Taggart, Michelle Thomas, Robbie Thomson, Gareth K Vile, Jack Waddington, Peter Walker, Craig Wilson, Ryan Van Winkle

o we’ve been around a year now, but to most of you we’re probably just a bunch of faceless names with over-important titles. Where did the idea for The Skinny come from? Why did we start it? How do we keep doing it for free? (The magazine that is.) How do we decide what to print? Free papers similar to The Skinny exist in many of the world’s major cities, indeed some have two or three, and in a lot of these cities these papers have been going for decades. With two cities so geographically close, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a group of aspiring journalists and photographers interested in music, art and culture to start Edinburgh and Glasgow’s equivalent. Now how can we afford to do this for free? The Skinny survives on the support of its advertisers, and we’ve only ever had grants from Community Enterprise and Scotland Unlimited. All other funding bodies and arts organisations, including the Scottish Arts Council, don’t see us as valuable enough in which to invest their ‘limited’ resources. To put this into perspective, The Skinny has four full time staff, and about four part time staff, while there are approximately 14 editors

energetic dance-rock”, 11pm, £5 (£3) Tom Russell , Cabaret Voltaire, Highly acclaimed multi-faceted visionary, 8pm, £12 Yuill Scott plus Aaron Wright, Dave Scott, Bannerman’s Underworld, Also on the bill are Alex Moran and Paul Gladwell, 9pm, £4

Friday 15th September

and between 60-80 contributors who all volunteer their time and amazing efforts for the experience, and without them The Skinny would not exist. So, how do we decide what to print? Well since we don’t have an investor, or any ‘owner’ to speak of, it’s all up to us, and that’s where you come in. We have a team of editors who make decisions, and contributors who make suggestions, but from our readers we hear very little. From being involved in many heated late night conversations with randoms, I know that anyone who reads the magazine has ideas on how we should improve; the design, the content, the style, the sections. So why don’t we get any letters? Why don’t you get in touch? There’s even a website where you can register a reaction to every article that we print. We know people pick up the magazine – we’ve seen them – but we don’t hear a thing. Come on! Let us know what you think! How else are we going to improve? How else are we going to produce the paper that you want?

Charles Wood, Whistle Binkies, 6pm, Free Chocyamo plus The Fabian and The Byrons, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Circus Circus plus The Vacant Tourists, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8pm, £4 Distant Soul, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Obsidian plus Jakil, The Familiars, Cabaret Voltaire, Under-18s show, 7pm, £3 Ski Bus Ceilidh, St. Brides Centre, TBC, £TBC The Hustlers, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4

Saturday 16th September

Dakota, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Epic 26 plus Bohemond, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 7.30pm, £4 Exit Pilot plus Dead Boy Robotics and Twenty 43, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Roguestar, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4.00 The Belgranos, Whistle Binkies, 6pm, Free The Rab Howat Band, Bannerman’s Underworld, Weekly house band afternoon slot, 3pm, Free The System plus Mesh 29, Cabaret Voltaire, Double headliner show, 7.30pm, £TBC

Sunday 17th September

I Fly Spitfires: To My Boy plus Hot Club De Paris, Cabaret Voltaire, Two piece retro rump shakers and camped up glitzy melody makers, 8pm, £4 Pickled Nunions plus Yer Maw, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Yer Maw gets about, 7.30pm, £3 Sabai, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free Sandy Brechin and Ewan Wilkinson, Royal Oak, 8.30pm, £3

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Monday 18th September

94 Aurora plus 7 Storey Ruin, Cabaret Voltaire, Pop meets emo, a myspace kids delight., 7pm, £7 Aberfeldy, The Liquid Room, Playing in support of their latest record, 7pm, £9

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Off White Lies plus Team Brick, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Open Mic Night, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free

TV21 plus Acoustic Love Experience, Lee Patterson, Cabaret Voltaire, Picking up where they left off, 24 years later, 7pm, £5

Tuesday 19th September

Saturday 23rd September

Band Showcase, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Cantara, The Village, Leith Folk Club, 8pm, £5 Folk n’ Friends, The Waverley, Open Mic Night, 8.30pm, Free Just Turn Up, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free

Wednesday 20th September

Chris Stout and Catriona McKay, Pleasance , Edinburgh Folk Club, 8pm, £6 (£5) Harlem plus Transaudio, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Larrikin Love plus Alterkicks, Cabaret Voltaire, Peerless Twickenham raconteurs, 7pm, £8 One Day Speakers, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 The Walkmen, The Liquid Room, See Sounds , 7.30pm, £11 Without Malice plus Starry Wisdom Cult, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free

Thursday 21st September

Jacob Flynch, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8.30pm, £4 Julie Felix, Pleasance, Edinburgh Folk Club, 8pm, £6 (£5) Out of the Bedroom, The Canon’s Gait, *Note venue change from previous events., 9pm, Free Silvermash, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Sub Opt, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free The Blockheads, The Liquid Room, 7pm, £15 The Gussets plus Action Group, Subway Cowgate, TBC, £TBC The Jack, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free White Heat: Neil’s Children plus Headless, Cabaret Voltaire, Goth punkers and sludge infested femme fatale quartet, 11pm, £5 (£4 with flyer)

Friday 22nd September

Buick 55s, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Harlem 75 plus The Years, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 HLI or Hebrideans, Assembly Rooms, Get your freak on, it’s ceilidh time!, 8pm, £10 (£8 adv) The Ten To Five Project plus Racing Car Collision, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 7.30pm, £4

Kid Canaveral plus Festoon and Hanney, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Penpushers plus Eastborn With Project Mayhem, Cabaret Voltaire, Back once again with razor sharp beats and the lyrics to match, 7pm, Free Roadhouse, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4 Size Queen, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free The Ola Onabule Experience, The Exchange, 7.30pm, £8 The Paranoid Monkeys, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 7.30pm, £4 The Rab Howat Band, Bannerman’s Underworld, Weekly house band afternoon slot, 3pm, Free

Sunday 24th September

Wednesday 27th September

Johnny Dickinson, Pleasance, 8pm, £6 (£5) Opportunity Club, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Rejected By Hannah, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free This is Music: Prose, Y’All is Fantasy Island and Chocyamo, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Not “Is This”, “This is”. Confusing name but get down there., 8pm, £4 (£3)

Thursday 28th September

Big Strides plus The Cigarettes, Cabaret Voltaire, 7pm, £4 Dead World Leaders plus The 48, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Ghettobillies, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free Out of the Bedroom, The Canon’s Gait, *Note venue change from previous events., 9pm, Free Saint Jude’s Infirmary plus The Martial Arts, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8pm, £5

Blessed By A Broken Heart, Subway Cowgate, TBC, £8 Jim King, Royal Oak, Wee Folk Club, 8.30pm, £3 Latonic, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Oatbeanie, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free Raff, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free The Misfits, The Liquid Room, C’mon Danzig, bury the hatchet and get back to where you came from, 7pm, £15 Waysted plus Fullmetalracket, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Big rocking noises with former UFO members, 8pm, £9

Friday 29th September

Monday 25th September

Saturday 30th September

Open Mic Night, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free

Tuesday 26th September

Band Showcase, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Folk n’ Friends, The Waverley, Open Mic Night, 8.30pm, Free Just Turn Up, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free Thomas Truax plus Frightened Rabbit, Y’All Is Fantasy Island, Cabaret Voltaire, NY singer songwrtier, gadget man and hyper-productive Falkirk folk rocker under one roof, TBC, £6 Wizz Jones, The Village, Wizz not Wazz - Leith Folk Club, 8pm, £5

Banco De Gaia, Cabaret Voltaire, Varied styles for globalised minds, 7pm, £10 Black River Falls plus Maya 29 and Wynd, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Demons Eye, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4 Freak Kitchen, The Liquid Room, TBC, £8 Judy Collins, The Queen’s Hall, 7pm, £14 Jynxt plus Blue Sugar, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8pm, £4 Lee Patterson, Whistle Binkies, 6pm, Free StrangeBrew, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Global Battle of the Bands, Cabaret Voltaire, First prize: a world tour and $100, 000, e-mail scotland@gbob.com for details, 7pm, £6 (£5 with flyer) Gonzo A Go Go, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4 Limehouse Lizzy, The Liquid Room, 7pm, £10 Terra Surfer plus Little Green Machine and Moleck, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 The Rab Howat Band, Bannerman’s Underworld, Weekly house band afternoon slot, 3pm, Free

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EDINBURGH LIVE MUSIC Friday 1st September

Baldego, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Blank Generation , Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8pm, £5 (£4) Callus plus Bakers Dozen, Cutting April and Splinter, Bannermans Underworld, 9pm, £4 Regular John, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4 The Satelites plus Sugar Monkey, Whistle Binkies, 6pm, Free The Troves plus Tie For Jack, The Ballentines, Cabaret Voltaire, Under-18s show, 7pm, £3 The View plus The Law, Reiser, The Liquid Room, 6pm, £7

Saturday 2nd September

Indiering: The Hurricanes, The One Day Speakers, The Valkarys, The Bongo Club, Jangly guitar indie rock spectacular, 7pm, £4 (£3) Jojocoke, Subway Cowgate, Midnight, £4 Kings of Cheeze, The Windsor Buffet, 9pm, Free Linear plus The Dastardlys and Miyagi, Subway Cowgate, 7.30pm, £4 Main Street Blues, Whistle Binkies, 6pm, Free Modus, C, 9pm, Free Strawdogs plus The Harringtons and The One O’Clock Guns, Bannerman’s Underworld, Still Little Fingers tribute, 9pm, £4 Ten Storeys High plus Amy Duncan, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 7.30pm, £5 (£4) The Rab Howat Band, Bannerman’s Underworld, Weekly house band afternoon slot, 3pm, Free The Xtras plus Zoodoo, The Cannonmillbillies, Cabaret Voltaire, Funk rock, Bluegrass and Melodic Rockers unite, 7.30pm, £5

Sunday 3rd September

Almeda, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Antrony and The Johnsons, The Playhouse, TBC, £TBC Bic Runga, Cabaret Voltaire, Double whammy of acoustic shows from the Kiwi singer songwriter, 6.30pm, 11pm, £10 Freddie Thompson and Friends, Royal Oak,

Wee Folk Club, 8.30pm, £3 Mexico, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free Open Mic, Bannerman’s Underworld, 3pm, Free Racing Car Collision plus The Berriez and Second Thought, Bannermans Underworld, 9pm, £4 Shutter plus Gas Giant and Refuse Boy, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Heavy Highland post-rock, 8pm, £4

Monday 4th September

Funkspiel, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Open Mic Night, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free

Tuesday 5th September

Band Showcase, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Folk n’ Friends, The Waverley, Open Mic Night, 8.30pm, Free Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies, The Village, Leith Folk Club, 8pm, £8 Just Turn Up, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free

Wednesday 6th September

Scope, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free The Free Booters plus Doc Daneeka and Flying Saucer Show, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4

Thursday 7th September

Dropkick plus The Sundowns and Collar Up, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, Free Interstate 6 plus The Damage Room, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Jackie Treehorn plus Bo Deadly and Sweet Chin Music, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8.30pm, £4 Out of the Bedroom, The Canon’s Gait, *Note venue change from previous events., 9pm, Free Spies In The Wires: Foals, Rory Phillips, Cabaret Voltaire, Twisted rock and pop in a club, delicious, 11pm, £5 The Yard, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free

Friday 8th September

Beth Orton, The Queen’s Hall, CANCELLED, ,

in association with

Crevis Inspection, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4 Drongos for Europe plus Holy Racket, Crashed Out, Bannerman’s Underworld, Also on the bill are Happy Spastics, lovely, 9pm, £4 Fast: The Violets, The Bongo Club, Includes entry to Ride This Train (Johnny Cash Special), 11pm, £5 Lee Patterson, Whistle Binkies, 6pm, Free Michael Hargan plus Esther O’Connor, Cabaret Voltaire, Growling Glaswegian singer songwriter, 7pm, £5 Paranoid Monkeys, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Pop Theory: Lucky Luke plus The Folk, Café Royal, Glasgow folk collective featuring Teenage Fanclub alum, 8.30pm, £4 The Familiars plus The Ballantines, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 8pm, £4 The Five Aces, The Spiders Web, Rhythm and Blues, 8pm, £4

Saturday 9th September

Blues Devils, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Jeff Finlin Band plus Nick Keir, Cabaret Voltaire, Spiritual rocker of choice for Springsteen and Crowe, with The Quireboys as backing band, 7.30pm, £9 Katy Moffatt, The Village, TBC, £12 Maiden Scotland plus Vantage Point, Henry’s Cellar Bar, 7.30pm, £7 The Blackjack Blues Band, Whistle Binkies, 6pm, Free The Jamm, The Bongo Club, TBC, £10 The Joyriders plus T140’s and The Lunes, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, Free The Rab Howat Band, Bannerman’s Underworld, Weekly house band afternoon slot, 3pm, Free U Know Hoo, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, £4

Sunday 10th September

Dick Dangerous & The Lovebastards and Preston Pfanz and the Seaton Sands, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Rock n’ Roll and surf styled licks, 8pm, £4

Kirsten Marie Holly, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Oatbeanie, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free One Glass Eye, Royal Oak, Wee Folk Club, 8.30pm, £3 The Blue Vintage City plus the System and Redhouse, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 The Forgiving, Subway Cowgate, TBC, £5

Monday 11th September

Namik plus Sleepy Zephyr and Skud Puppets, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Open Mic Night, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free The Boyfriends plus The Down & Outs, Cabaret Voltaire, 7.30pm, £6

Tuesday 12th September

Band Showcase, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free Beverly Smith and Carl Jones, The Village, Leith Folk Club, 8pm, £5 Folk n’ Friends, The Waverley, Open Mic Night, 8.30pm, Free Just Turn Up, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free Pitch Black, Cabaret Voltaire, 8pm, £TBC

Wednesday 13th September

Billy Bates plus Lee Patterson and Son of Thom, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Acoustic night, also includes The Scottish Enlightenment Hollow Heart Parlour, 8pm, £5 Pop Theory: Suburban Kids with Biblican Names, Café Royal, 8.30pm, £4 The Incendiary Bats plus Illusion Principle, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 The Syphgs, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free

Thursday 14th September

Breed 77 plus Hiding Place, Studio 24, See Sounds , 7pm, £8 Kid Ego plus Majik, The Liquid Room, 7pm, £7 Out of the Bedroom, The Canon’s Gait, *Note venue change from previous events., 9pm, Free Richard John Thompson, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free Rise Up: Kobai and Carter, Cabaret Voltaire, It’s back, this time with DJs and “Indietronic

CONTENTS 6-15 LIFESTYLE

The Arches turns 15! Food and Drink Social Issues Shopping Guide Fashion Shoot Free Attractions London Calling? Stars

6 8 9 10 12-13 14 15 15

16-21 FILM Coming Comedy Laura Linney Reviews The Wicker Man Rediscovered Classic Freshers Cinema

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GLASGOW CARLING ACADEMY THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Fashion Shoot p12-13

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CONTENTS

DF CONCERTS PRESENTS…DF CONCERTS PRESENTS…

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22-23 AT HOME

Glasgow

24-27 THEATRE 28-31 ARTS

Oran Mor

Andrew McKenzie - Transmission 1 p30

Thursday 21st September

32-33 LGBT 34-35 BOOKS 36-37 COMEDY 38-53 SOUNDS

The Mars Volta Jurassic 5 Sparklehorse Yo La Tengo Singles Kasabian Albums

54-61 BEATS

DJ Shadow Six of the Best Student Clubbing New Releases

38 40-41 42 42 44 45 46

Glasgow Garage Tuesday 26th September The Mars Volta - p38

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LIFESTYLE Welcome to September!

LETTER OF THE MONTH WE NEED MORE FEEDBACK! GOOD, OR BAD WE WANT TO HEAR IT AND WE WILL PRINT IT. LETTERS@SKINNYMAG.CO.UK. IT’S YOUR SKINNY, SO HAVE YOUR SAY... Hello Skinny folk My, how the mighty have fallen. Your SkinnyFest article on Neil & Christine Hamilton was a travesty of everything the Skinny stands for (or at least, should stand for!).

ello lovely readers! This month, along with our regular events previews, columns and letters, Lifestyle is somewhat student-centred; offering a Skinny guide to the Top Ten shops, places to visit, eateries and issues for young people in Edinburgh and Glasgow. As we wind down from the Edinburgh Festival season, the Focus shifts to Glasgow, with a feature on the city’s dedicated skate shop. We also have an exciting, extended fashion shoot that explores this season’s layered look as we go back to grunge...

Giving space to their opinions is a total waste of your time and ours. The writer seemed to want to publicise the pair as ‘good for Britain’, even going so far as to quote the Daily Mail in support of this bizarre hypothesis. Any writer who can’t see the veiled racism of slurring Newington because it ‘smells of curry’ is either thick, or ignoring it because they find this kind of racism quaint or amusing.

So, Nevermind summer, it’s on with September…

The Hairth Festival ONE THE FRIENDLIEST FESTIVALS AROUND

eptember is often one of Southern Scotland’s best months. This isn’t just false-optimism at the end of one of the patchiest Augusts in memory, but a statement based on a number of years of intensive study. Not the kind of study that represents a passionate intellectual interest in the wider world, but one that spawns from a positively hypochondriac inclination towards S.A.D. One way in which the Skinny’s more rusticallyminded music-loving readers might choose to fend off the oncoming ravages of Seasonal Affective Disorder is by celebrating the dwindling summer days in the countryside. There’ll be no finer way to do this than to head to Knockengorroch Farm in Ayrshire, where they are hosting The Hairth, an equinoctal celebration of music from all around the world. Acts on the bill include such familiar names as Salsa Celtica, Apache Indian & the Reggae Revolution, and the Peatbog Faeries. There will

The article on drugs was no better - I’m not going to cast aspersions, but I’d be willing to bet a fair few of you trendy young journo types like the odd line of posh. So why print an article basically condemning artists who use the drug as deficient or damaged? So this one was a bit more balanced than the cuddly-wuddly approach to the Hamiltons, but come on folks - why not be honest? Drugs enhance art. They go hand in hand. That was the point Hicks was making, and I feel duty bound to point this out after your writer so clumsily paraphrased his words in service of this puerile article. The fact is ‘drugs are bad’ is the Party Line, and there’s no reason why a youth-oriented, free press mag like The Skinny should have to toe it.

by R.J Thomson

also be a wide range of sounds to cater for even the most eclectic of tastes, with sets from the Kathryn Tickell Band, the Black Seeds, Tarantism, the Baba Kone Band, the David Ferrard Trio, and 10 Storeys High, alongside Skinny favourites Mungo’s Hi Fi Soundsystem. Those of you familiar with these names will be aware that it’s a fairly ‘rootsy’ bill – drainpipe jeans and Pringle cardigans will in all likelihood not proliferate – but no-one should be put off what is one of the most relaxed, friendliest, and playful festivals around.

So come on Skinny folks - get your feet out your mouths, stop condemning people for drugs you yourselves probably use, and stop promoting vile Tory bigots.

One of the stated goals of the Hairth is to promote the heritage and social history of a region, Galloway, that was once more densely populated. There are few countries in the world to match Scotland in this regard – where areas of rural and even (in the Highlands) wild land have a long history of human civilisation. You are well advised to head to Knockengorroch this September, whether it’s for the sun, the sounds, or the ghosts.

RM (Edinburgh) THE SKINNY WOUD LIKE TO MENTION THAT THE AUTHORS OF AFOREMENTIONED SKINNYFEST ARTICLES WERE BOTH NOMINATED FOR THE ALLEN WRIGHT AWARD, WITH THE AUTHOR OF BOWLING FOR THE HAMILTONS AUTHOR WINNING.

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Fifteen Years, Two Fingers photo: Blair McNeil

THE ARCHES CELEBRATES IN ITS OWN STYLE

by Calum Ritchie

n 1991, theatre director Andy Arnold received the keys to the huge, disused space underneath Glasgow’s Central Station. He was fascinated by the possibilities of the space as a permanent venue for experimental work. After being approached by local promoters Slam, he realised that the space would work equally well as a night club, so began putting on regular weekend events. All extra revenue from the clubs was reinvested and helped to fund the in-house theatre productions. Fifteen years later and the Arches – with Arnold still at the helm – has come to occupy an essential, unique place in Scotland’s cultural scene. Every Friday and Saturday night the old brick walls shake to deep, fat basslines and drip with the sweat of a thousand-odd up for it hedonists, and a recent poll of 600 international DJs placed the venue in the top ten clubs in the world. However, you can also find experimental theatre happening in the basement corridors, performance installations in the toilets, gigs going off in the archways and young artists deep in discussion at the bar. Fifteen Years, Two Fingers – a five week festival of all of those things - celebrates the Arches’ determinedly non-conformist ethos. Big name DJs like Timo Maas and Green Velvet share a programme with emergent Scottish theatre companies, acts as diverse as Hot Chip, Rennie Pilgrem and Neville Staple are all expected to pull large crowds and Sharmanka and award-winning photographer Jannica Honey share the exhibition space. It’s the sort of celebration that you really do need to be a part of.

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Night with acoustic acts- Paul Napier, Sam from Wednesday 20th September Fortunate Sons, Karina Karina and Andrea Marini, Dirty Rig, The Vale , 8pm, £5 8pm, free Greg Trooper, Lauries, 8pm, £8 Michael Simons, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Ewan McFarlane , Barfly, Acoustic Set in aid of Folk and blues, 8pm, £2 The British Red Cross, 8.30pm, £6/£5 Gar Cox, Hamper, Alfonzo, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, Junior Piracy and the Motion, Firewater, tbc Unsigned band night called Gin in T Cups, 8pm, free Thursday 14th September Chaos Convention, The Cathouse, Metal and Howe Gelb , Mono, Famous bloke, 8.30pm, £10 alternative all dayer, 11am, £5 The Dykeenies and The Wombats, King Tuts, Claire Wood, Bloc, Singer/Songwriter playing Myspace-endorsed local faves, 8.30pm, £5 Piano, cello and guitar, 9pm, free S.K.W.B.N., Admiral Bar, 8pm, £5 GiraSoul Promotions Presents, Mixing Rooms, Cat the Dog, Barfly, 8pm, £5 Just Sunday and guests, 8pm, free The Paranoid Monkeys, Bloc, Fife based hippie Candiru Jazz, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Modern rockers, 9pm, free jazz standards played by fortnightly residents, Club Olum Featuring Some Young Pedro, Bloc, 8pm, £2 9pm, free Michael Simons, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Freshman Guitars Open Mic, Mixing Rooms, Folk and blues, 8pm, £2 open mic session, 8pm, free Tom Hingley, Brel, Front man from the Inspiral Wing and a Prayer, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Carpets, 8pm, £5 Blues based songwriters, 8pm, £2 Roar Acoustic Showcase, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, With Yaman, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Sitar, flute Bwana Devil, Ali Moody and James Lyall, 8pm, tbc and mixes from man that never seems to leave Tchai-Ovna , 8pm, £2 Thursday 21st September Suburban Kids with Biblical Names, The Admiral The Storys, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £8 Bar, Swedish pop electro punks, 8pm, £5 Wednesday 13, Garage, 8.30pm, £10 Ben TD, The Lost Marbles, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, Larrikin Love, Oran Mor, London Libertines tbc Lovers, 8.30pm, £8 Will Young, SECC, Pop star from the telly, 8.30pm, Friday 15th September £30 The Needles, King Tuts, Punk from Aberdundonia, Rod Picott, ABC2, 8.30pm, £8 8pm, £5 Club Olum, Bloc, Featuring Degrassi and Miss the Crash my Model Car, Barfly, 8pm, £5 Occupier, 9pm, free Billy Talent, ABC, 8pm, £12 Lily O’Le and Friends, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, The Led Zeppelin Story, Carling Academy, If they Singer/Songwriter and her pals, 8pm, £2 can remember it, 8pm, £14 Yaman, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Sitar, flute Deft Leppard and Volts, The Ferry, Guess who and mixes from man that never seems to leave they take off?, 8pm, £8 Tchai-Ovna , 8pm, £2 Breed 77, Cathouse, 8pm, £8 Love is All, ABC2, 8.30pm, £7 Friday 22nd September Sniffin Glue, Firewater, Hanoi Rocks Night, 8pm, Enter Shakari, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £6 free Robots in Disguise, King Tuts, Brilliant pop-punkAnimal Farm, Bloc, house and electro, 9pm, free disco outfit, 8pm, £8 Computelove, Mixing Rooms, Electronic Night, Waysted, Barfly, 8pm, £9 8pm, free Jay Z, SECC, A very rich man, 8pm, £28 Charlie and The Bhoys , Barrowland, 8pm, £14 Saturday 16th September Soilwork, Cathouse, 8pm, £10 Drive By Argument, King Tuts, Emo from Scotland, Ryan Adams and The Cardinals, Carling 8.30pm, £5 Academy, He’s back, 8pm, £22 Nizlopi, ABC, Did the christmas pop song bout the The Egyptian Lover , The Ferry, With Voltaic, JCB., 9pm, £10 Effexxor, Dbspitroast, 8pm, £13 The Yardbirds, The Ferry, Wow, they’re back!, Dieselbone, Firewater, Hanoi Rocks Night, 8pm, 9pm, £14 free Fionn Regan, Dawn Landes, ABC, 9pm, £8 Das Boot, Bloc, New , 9pm, free Atreyu, 36 Crazyfists, Barrowland, 9pm, £15 Computelove, Mixing Rooms, Electronic Night, Fionn Regan, Dawn Landes, ABC2, 8pm, £8 8pm, free The Michael Deans Jazz Quartet, Bloc, Jazz, 5pm, Vivien Scotstoun, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, free Member of the Wendy House collective, 8pm, £2 Beautiful Soup, Bloc, Eclectic electronic night, Codeen, Jeiuberband, Ampersand, Over the 9pm, free Wall, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc Iller Hip Hop Sessions, Mixing Rooms, In association with Scottish Hip Hop Netword, 8pm, Saturday 23rd September free White Rose Movement, King Tuts, Eighties Mercury Tilt Switch, Avast, Piano Bar Fight, leaning indie, 8pm, £8 Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc Greg Griffin, Barfly, 8.30pm, £6 Joe Bonamassa, The Ferry, 8.30pm, £12 Sunday 17th September Michaela Foster Marsh, Oran Mor, 9pm, £10 Tony Jepson, King Tuts, 8pm, £12 The Stranglers, ABC, back and better than ever, The Chariots, Barfly, 8pm, £7 9pm, £19 Faster Pussycat, The Ferry, 8pm, £14 Mogwai, Barrowland, Getting on but getting by, Hell on Earth , Cathouse, 8pm, £15 9pm, £17 A.M. Bryne, The Goat, Americana and folk, 8pm, Chaos Convention, The Cathouse, Metal and free alternative all dayer, 11am, £5 The Michael Deans Jazz Quartet, Bloc, Jazz, Monday 18th September 5pm, free Liam Frost and the Slowdown Family, King Tuts, The Streets of Siam, Bloc, Carefree Djing, 9pm, 8pm, £7 free Spleen Vs Ideal, Bloc, Balaclave wearing noise Yaman, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Sitar, flute and loons, 9pm, free mixes from man that never seems to leave TchaiSan Sebastian, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Acoustic Ovna , 8pm, £2 disco, 8pm, £2 Acoustic Jam Session, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc Sunday 24th September Alabama 3, King Tuts, Unplugged gig for the exTuesday 19th September gun americana boys, 9pm, £10 Steven Seagal and Thunderbox, The Ferry, Steven Davey Graham, Oran Mor, 8pm, £14 Seagull does his best blues, 8pm, sold out Motion City Soundtrack, ABC, 8pm, £12 Freshly Ground, King Tuts, 8pm, £9 The Blockheads, Carling Academy, Soldiering Satyricon, Cathouse, reading of the very on without Ian Dury, 8pm, £15 complicated classic, 8pm, £13 Chaos Convention featuring Viking Skull and Aberfeldy, ABC, Wimpy indie, 8pm, £9 The Scare, Cathouse, Metal all dayer, 8pm, £10 Steven Seagal and Thunderbox , The Ferry, Early Royal Exchange Ball, 29 Royal Exchange Show, 8pm, £20 Square, 8pm, £15 Miss Atlanta, Bloc, Bloc Party meets Rammstein, Chaos Convention, The Cathouse, Metal and so I hear, 9pm, free alternative all dayer, 11am, £5 Folk It, Mixing Rooms, Folk with fiona young and Open Mic Session, Bloc, Open mic led by a various hopefuls, 8pm, free member of Union of Knives, 9pm, free Rainbow Sheep, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Yvonne Lyon, The Goat, Emotive singer/ Acoustic two piece, 8pm, £2 songwriter, 8pm, free Jack Butler, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, Single Launch, 8pm, tbc

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THIS MONTH

Monday 25th September

Kelly Stoltz, King Tuts, 8pm, £8 The Neon Plastix, Barfly, 8pm, £5 Casket Lullabies, Barfly, 8pm, £5 Liam Lawton with an evening of Celtic Spiritual Music, St. Aloysius Church, 8pm, £15 Liam Lawton with an evening of Celtic Spiritual Music, St. Aloysius Church, 8pm, £15 Going underground, Curlers, 8pm, £20 Our Fine Selves, Bloc, 9pm, free Acoustic Jam Session, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Tuesday 26th September

The Cult, Carling Academy, 8pm, £23 Black Keys, ABC, 8pm, £12 The Pipettes, Garage, Doo wop doo wop wop, 8pm, £10 Big Strides, The 44’s, Bloc, 9pm, free Folk It, Mixing Rooms, Folk with fiona young and various hopefuls, 8pm, free Jim McAteer, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Blues based songwriters, 8pm, £2

Wednesday 27th September

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £6 The Shakes and Sleepmode, Firewater, Unsigned band night called Gin in T Cups, 8pm, free Chaos Convention, The Cathouse, Metal and alternative all dayer, 11am, £5 No Kilter, Piano Bar Fight, Bloc, 9pm, free GiraSoul Promotions Presents, Mixing Rooms, Andrea Marini, Ross Clark, Jamie Mann and Rainbow Sheep, 8pm, free Michael Simons, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Folk and blues, 8pm, £2

Thursday 28th September

Banco De Gaia, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £10 Seafood, Barfly, Very old britpop band, 8.30pm, £7 Limehouse Lizzy, The Ferry, Very old britpop band, 8.30pm, £12 Paolo Nutini, ABC, Glasgow acoustic bore, 8.30pm, sold out Club Olum, Bloc, With the Phantom Band, 9pm, free Freshman Guitars Open Mic, Mixing Rooms, open mic session, 8pm, free Gambas Pil Pil, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Postrock pop played acoustically, 8pm, £2 Yaman, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Sitar, flute and mixes from man that never seems to leave Tchai-Ovna , 8pm, £2 Sucio Perro, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Friday 29th September

Lior, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £7 Cerys Matthews , Oran Mor, leading the welsh over the barricades, 8.30pm, £11 Wild Turkey, The Ferry, 8pm, £10 Zebrahead, Cathouse, 8pm, £8 Teenage Fanclub , Barrowland, You know who they are, 8pm, £18 Station Project, Firewater, Hanoi Rocks Night, 8pm, free Animal Farm, Bloc, Club night, 9pm, free John Peebles, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Songwriter, 8pm, £2 The Low Miffs, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Saturday 30th September

Matt Costa, Oran Mor, 8pm, £11 Maximo Park, Carling Academy, Probably one of the only bands around at the moment that will go on to greatness, 8pm, SOLD OUT Disturbed , Barrowland, 8pm, £15 Peter, Bjorn and John, ABC2, Up and coming Scandinavians, 8pm, £7 Imogen Heap, ABC, Hushed, feminine electronic folk, 8pm, £13 Papa Roach, Garage, Remember nu-metal? Poor you, 8.30pm, £15 Fantazia, Braehead Arena, 8.30pm, £33 Halls Of Metal Festival, Soundhaus, 9pm, £7 The Michael Deans Jazz Quartet, Bloc, Performance from the omnipresent jazz band, 9pm, free Thee Moths, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Laptop set from lo-fi glitch and folk dude, 8pm, £2

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LISTINGS Friday 1st September

Sleepmode, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Pin Up Nights, Woodside Social Club, Wicked indie club night, 8pm, £5 Twisted and Brainfire presents, Archaos, Scott Brown, Recon, Euphony, Tommyknocker, Radium and Ely Muff, 8pm, £12 Edgar Prais and The Elvis Suicide, King Tuts, Local bands, 8pm, £5 Mother Superior, King Tuts, 8pm, £8 Eric Bogle, Arches, Folk legend, 8pm, £13 Bic Runga, Oran Mor, 8pm, £8 Brakes, Cathouse, Part of the JD set extravaganze, 8pm, £7 Pressure , Arches, featuring Sven Vath, Slam, Cotton Cake, Yousef and Digitalism, 8pm, £14 Invisibles, Firewater, Hanoi Rocks Night, 8pm, free Animal Farm, Bloc, House, techno and electro, 10pm, free Computelove, Mixing Rooms, Electronic Night, 8pm, free Linear, The Jaks, The Pedestrians, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Monday 4th September

Saturday 2nd September

Wednesday 6th September

Rocco De Luca, King Tuts, 8pm, £8 00 Martin Stephenson and Scott MacDonald, Hillhead Sports Club, 8pm, £9 Devendra Banhart, ABC, Indie acoustic pixie thing, 8pm, £15 Indian Summer , Victoria Park, Fingers crossed for good weather, 8.30pm, £60 Hed Kandi Summer 06 f , Arches, featuring Rob Wilder, Andy Daniels, Jon Mancini, 8.30pm, £12 Michae Deans Jazz Quartet, Bloc, Jazz which is da best on the Scottish circuit, 5pm, free Cobra Grande, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Sunday 3rd September

Say Anything, King Tuts, As long as it’s not rude, 8.30pm, £8 Indian Summer , Victoria Park, Fingers crossed for good weather, 8.30pm, £35 Live Acts, Mixing Rooms, To be Announced, 8pm, free Frame 13, The Goat, Former front people of Glass, 8pm, free

Green On Red, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £15 Superunknown, Bloc, Stoner rock band, 9pm, free Yaman, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Sitar, flute and mixes from man that never seems to leave Tchai-Ovna , 8pm, £2 Acoustic Jam Session, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Tuesday 5th September

Breaks Co-op, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £7 Peter Rowan and John Renbourn , Oran Mor, 8pm, £12 Failsafe, Red Snowman, In Ernest, Bloc, Lots of bands for free, 9pm, free Folk It, Mixing Rooms, Folk with fiona young and various hopefuls, 8pm, free Allan Y McDougall, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Traditional Folk Songs played on a bazooka, 8pm, £2 Eighteen Visions, King Tuts, 8pm, £10 Vincent Vincent & The Villains, Nice N Sleazy, Fifties styled hipsters, 8pm, £6 Buckcherry, Cathouse, 8pm, £10 Ross Clark, IamChemist, The Pirates, Bloc, Lots of bands for free, 9pm, free Free Candy Sessions, Mixing Rooms, Give Half to the Monkey, AM Bryne and Caeagh Nugent play, 8pm, free Candiru Jazz, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Modern jazz standards played by fortnightly residents, 8pm, £2 Michael Simons, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Folk and blues, 8pm, £2

Thursday 7th September

The Subways, Carling Academy, Indie pop with the emphasis on pop, 8pm, £13 My Robot Friend, King Tuts, Epic electronic-ish indie, 8pm, £7 Rocco De Luca , King Tuts, 8pm, £8 UMMAGUMMAA, The Ferry, New brand of soft

drink, 8pm, £10 Victory Tour , Garage, Help them celebrate, 8.30pm, £12 Jeff Finlin, ABC2, 8.30pm, £9 Neville Staples Band, Arches, 9pm, £10 Club Olum featuring the Low Miffs, Bloc, Great band on the cusp of big things, 9pm, free Freshman Guitars Open Mic, Mixing Rooms, Be brave, 8pm, free The Plimptons, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Pop, prog and everything in between, 8pm, £2 Yaman, Tchai-Ovna Deanston Drive, Sitar, flute and mixes from man that never seems to leave Tchai-Ovna , 8pm, £2 The Makos, Bronto Skylift, Little Panic, Strozsek, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Siren , Bloc, House and electr0, 9pm, free Open Mic Session, Bloc, Led by Grant from Union of Knives, 9pm, free Down the Front, Mixing Rooms, 8pm, free The Love Bastards, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Friday 8th September

Gym Class Heroes, Barfly, 8pm, £8 Anne McCue, King Tuts, 8pm, £8 Raul Midon, ABC2, 8pm, £13 Bad Dancer, Frightened Rabbit, Bloc, Two of Glasgow’s Best Bands, 9pm, free Mike Evans, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Edinburgh based singer/ songwriter, 8pm, £2 Acoustic Jam Session, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

British Sea Power, King Tuts, Brighton based oddball band, 9pm, sold out The Jamm, Oran Mor, Like the Jam but oddly not, 9pm, £10 Bottle Rockets, Barfly, 9pm, £10 The X1, Firewater, Hanoi Rocks Night, 8pm, free Das Boot, Bloc, Not the film but a new club night, 9pm, free Whispers in the Attic, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Experimental music and performed poetry, 8pm, £2 Ghostland Observatory, Ouija Board, , Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Saturday 9th September

Badly Drawn Boy, King Tuts, What’s under the hat man?, 8pm, SOLD OUT El Dog Single launch, Barfly, Local band’s first single., 8pm, £4 Enslaved , Garage, With Zlyklon and 1349, 8pm, £11 Get-A-Room, Brunswick Hotel, Massive party which takes over the Brunswick, 8pm, £20 4 Past Midnight, Spirit Bar, 8pm, £4 24 Hour Party Pin Up with guest DJ Tony Wilson, Arches, with guest DJ Tony Wilson, 8pm, £10 Michael Deans Jazz Quartet, Bloc, Jazz , 5pm, free

Sunday 10th September

Michael Hargan, St. Andrews in the Square, Local acoustic dude, 8pm, £8 Mark Olson & The Creekdippers, ABC2, 8pm, £9 Chemical Works Live Presents, Mixing Rooms, Fade, Parklane, The Tracks, Foolscircle, 8pm, free Peter Mulvey, The Goat, American singer compared to Leonard Cohen, 8pm, free

Monday 11th September

Tuesday 12th September

Scott Matthews, Nice N Sleazy, 8pm, £7 Anathema, Cathouse, 8pm, £13 Rise Against, Garage, 8.30pm, £10 Andrea Marini, Bloc, Dylan-esque tunes with guitar and mouth organ, 9pm, free Folk It, Mixing Rooms, Folk with fiona young and various hopefuls, 8pm, free Andy Miller, Tchai-Ovna Otago Lane, Acoustic guitar virtuoso, 8pm, £2 Scott Matthews, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Wednesday 13th September

The Boyfriends, King Tuts, 8.30pm, £6 Die! Die! Die!, Barfly, 8.30pm, £5 Alice Russell, Oran Mor, 8.30pm, £12 The Lurkers, Barfly, 8.30pm, £8 Supragod, Firewater, Unsigned band night called Gin in T Cups, 8pm, free Gestalt Presents, Café Rio, Free Music

LIFESTYLE

GLASGOW LIVE MUSIC

EDINBURGH

What’s On?

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Brigandines, Bucklers and Big, Big Swords, Museum of Scotland, Sun Sep 10, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45pm, Free, www.nms.ac.uk

Living History Scotland reconstruct breathtaking combat scenes with fifteenthcentury broadswords, bucklers and brigandine armour!

British Jam and Chutney Tasting,

Valvona and Crolla, Sat Sep 30, 11am - 4pm, Free, www.valvonacrolla.co.uk Free jam! What more can we say… Watch out for the traffic, you don’t want to get stuck in a... oh forget about it.

Vikings in Scotland,

Museum of Scotland Sat Sep 9 12pm-4pm, Free, www.nms.ac.uk Alas, not anymore, but history nerds are invited to trace the story of Vikings in Scotland. Look in detail at some of the exhibits and handle replica Viking objects. Bring your own mead…

Royal Observatory Doors Open Days,

Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Sat Sep 30 2006 - Sun Oct 1, 10am-5pm, Free, www.roe.ac.uk Look around parts of the Observatory that visitors don’t usually see. Scientists will be giving talks about their research and you can look round the workshops where the experts build instruments for telescopes all over the world.

RAF Leuchars Airshow, Sep 9, Leuchars, Fife

Aeroplanes going really, really fast and doing tricks and stuff! What can be wrong with that? Take your own trendy aviators and ‘Top Gun’ quotes…

GLASGOW

What’s On?

The Royal Society Glasgow Science Exhibition, Glasgow Science Centre, Sep 12 - 14, Free, www.royalsoc.ac.uk

Discover the best of the UK’s science and technology research. With 24 exhibits from all over the UK, this is your chance to find out about the latest developments in scientific research and meet and talk to the researchers behind the fascinating exhibits on show.

Indian Summer,

Sep 2-3, Victoria Park, West End, £60 or £35, www.indiansummerglasgow.com The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Antony and the Johnsons, Hot Chip and Gang of Four are to appear on the main stage. There’s also a Fat Tuesday dance tent, lawn bowls and wholesome food stalls.

Merchant City Festival,

Sep 20-24, www.merchantcityfestival.com Glasgow’s multi-arts festival brings more than 300 events to Merchant City with music, theatre, comedy, film, food and exhibitions, all celebrating the cultural richness of Glasgow’s old commercial quarter.

Chaos Convention,

The Cathouse, Sept 21-24, Combi Ticket £15, www.myspace.com/ chaosconvention2006 With a line-up that includes a Box Wars event, an 80s metal night (finally, Poison fans have somewhere to go) and of course the obligatory Burlesque dancers, whilst still finding time to host a long line up of local bands, this should be nonstop fun for those who like it loud…

BLOCK Architecture Festival, Sep 30 - Oct 7, www.blockarc.co.uk

A week-long architectural festival organised by The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Architecture, Design and the City. Events include exhibitions, walks, talks and tours across the city.

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YELLOW BOX DENOTES SKINNY HIGHLIGHTS

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THE SKINNY ON… FOOD & DRINK

Edinburgh by Xavier Toby

Best for… Budget Assembly – 41 Lothian Street, Old Town While the meals are all under a fiver, it’s the only ‘budget’ aspect of Assembly; the food is delicious, the interior slick and modern, and the staff are friendly and efficient. They also have some great offers running from 5pm til 8pm every day: Best of Both - Two large meals and a bottle of house wine or pitcher for £14. 2 for 1 on selected cocktails, house wine and bottled beers. Best for… Hangovers B a s e m e n t B a r – 10 a -12 a Broughton St, New Town The ideal place to meet for a lazy afternoon after a big night out, to either regroup for another alcohol fuelled a s sault, or piece together exactly what happened the night before. The open layout makes for a relaxing space, and the consistently changing food menu of fers up some interesting options along with the pub staples, all for around £6-£10. Best for… Sarnies Fuel – 100 Marchmont Road, Marchmont Each sandwich is handmade to order using fresh ingredients a nd toa sted b read if you like, all for approximately £2£ 3. The menu features some unique inventions, however you’re welcome to combine any ingredients you wish and the sandwiches are huge.

Best for… Italian Bellini – 8b Abercromby Place, New Town Set in plu s h townhou se s u r ro u n d i n g s a n d r u n by Angelo Cimini, an experienced Italian chef who takes great plea sure in meeting hi s customers and discussing the finer points of Italian cuisine. Expect only the freshest wild mushrooms, brazenly confident sauces, meats, and seafood, and delicious deserts. Best for… Curry Mosque Kitchen – 50 Potterrow, New Town Contained within the Edinburgh Central Mosque, the Mosque Kitchen provides mammoth servings of different curries for the lowest prices in town. Feeling guilty for living on alcohol and crisps? Get your lunch here and it’ll barely cost more than a pint.

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Best for… Veggies Black Bo’s – 57-61 Blackfriars St, Old Town Located in the moody reces ses of the Cowgate, relaxed and sombre, Black Bo’s serves creative and delicious vegetarian dishes that make you question what all the fuss is about meat. While there are less expensive vegetarian options, Black Bo’s certainly isn’t extortionate, the spacious and dimly lit interior perfect for a special occasion or to impress on a first date.

Best for... Out door eating – Big Blue, Glasgow

Best for… Celtic Connection The Last Drop – 74 Grassmarket, With student discounts on food and drink (meals from £3.95!) and some of the tastiest pub examples of Haggis Neeps and Tatties, Sausage and Mash, and Steak Pie, combined with friendly and attractive staff, reasonable drink prices, and an interior that is comfortable and relaxing, for a pub meal with a Scottish flavour that isn’t a cliché it’s hard to do better than The ‘Drop. Best for… Scenesters Amicus Apple – 15 Fredrick Street, City Centre A style bar with a positively friendly feel and an eccentrically original cocktail menu dreamt up by head bartender Calum. The food menu is also an adventure, full of brave combinations of flavours, and will be changing frequently as all the produce is locally sourced and therefore dependent on what is seasonally available. Best for… Outdoor Eating Outhouse – 12a Broughton Street Lane, New Town Since the smoking ban has come in, bars with an outdoor space that isn’t the footpath have become highly soughta f te r, a n d T h e O u t h o u s e has one of the finest. With guest DJ’s playing regularly, their now infamous regular barbecues, an impressive and reasonably priced menu, and outdoor heating, if you want to hang outdoors, you need to hang out here. Best for… Music while you mange City Café – 19 Blair St, Old Town Somewhere between a lowkey American Diner and a style bar, the City Café is a renowned pre-club hangout and has a menu full of quality meals that would satisfy the hunger of a small elephant. The staff have a great feel for choosing eclectic tunes, and with DJ’s playing most nights, it’s a brilliant place to relax, enjoy food or a pint and escape everyday life. Except that you’ll probab ly know ever y second person who walks in.

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Glasgow Best for... Budget University Café – 87 Byres Road, West End Opened in 1918, this capsule of yesteryear is decked out in comfortingly aged art deco couched booths and linoleum tables and continues to offer a satisfying food solution. Their fry-ups are perfect to provide s u s te n a n c e f o r a d a y o f studying or to chase the booze blues away. For under a fiver you could get fed and watered no matter how badly beaten your budget.

Best for... Hangovers Offshore – Gibson Street, West End Offshore, situated on the edge of Kelvingrove Park, will happily host you in the comforts of their oversized and beaten couches to s lowly s ip your way through a rainy morning. They offer a limited selection of snacks and a full selection of hot beverages. The young and fresh staff will serve you in a perfectly distracted manner in order for you to get on with that book you had to finish by yesterday, or leave you to gossip amongst yourselves.

Best for... Scenesters – Amicus Apple, Edinburgh

Best for... Hangovers – The Basement, Edinburgh

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Best for... Sarnies Where the Monkey Sleeps – 182 West Regent Street, City Centre T h i s s a n d w i c h b a r/ c o f fe e house/art space with exposed stonework and homey lounging spaces can be a bustling and noisy place that has many unusual creations flying out of the kitchen. The of ferings to the food gods leave other sandwich shops in their aromatic dust. The everchanging and bold sandwich, salad and breakfast menu is a taste bud celebration laced with a RAWK soundtrack. Best for.. Italian Little Italy – 205 Byres Road The queue on a Sunday evening will quickly give away that this is the top spot for pizza takeaway in the West End. The Italian fare can fill the gap for a range of budgets and offers good quality every time. Best for... Curry The Village Curry House – 129 N e l s o n S t r e e t , Tr a d e s t o n , Southside This has to be the best-kept local secret for the ultimate curry experience that Glasgow has to offer. If you have the energy to ma ke you r way across the river this spot will not only provide authentically delicious Eastern fare but can also offer two course meals for a small group for just over twenty pounds. The restaurant and takeaway lacks frills but more than makes up for this with a tantalising menu.

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Best for...Veggies Grassroots - 93-97 St Georges Road, West End You won’t find a better green solution to your hunger pangs t ha n Gra s s root s Café. T he imaginative menu celebrates all that is vegetarian and fairtrade and caters to all needs anytime of the day with feelgood flair, although for a full meal it might need to be visited on a pay-day. Best for...Celtic Connection Oran Mor – 731- 735 Great Western Road, West End If for nothing but the venue, this converted church is one to visit for a distinct Scottish flavour. If you are at Glasgow Uni you will no doubt be trawling student haven – the West End for a late night haunt and will at some time find yourself sipping vodka cranberries and dancing the night away to cheesy tunes in the dungeon club. Best for... Scenesters Nice ‘n Sleazy – 421 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre This legendary haunt of fers re a s o n a b l y p r i c e d b ev v y, fair and tasty bar food and a great place to catch up on the alternative/indie scene with the regular live music slots. With pound-stretching value and a celebrated jukebox, hours happily pass into good Uni memories.

Toxik, Opium, DJ Nu-Clear playing new & old metal & hard rock, 8pm-3am, Free We Are … Electric, Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Mac with Blackstrobe live & Trouble DJs out back, 11.30pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am/members Baraka, Funk, soul, disco, dancehall & reggae, 8pm-late, Free

Thursday 28th September

Beat Root Juice Club, The Jazz Bar, Live afrobeat, latin & ska from resident band The Goat Stew Orchestra & resident DJ B*Wax, 10pm-3am, Free Bounce, Po Na Na, DJ 2three playing urban sounds, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Class!, Subway Cowgate, DJ Lucky Luciano plays vintage cheese, student anthems & requests, 11pm-3am, £2, £1 students, free b4 12am Genetic, Citrus Club, Night of rock anthems, 11pm-3am, £2 Grafitti, Medina, Kipp$ & Master Caird play party tunes all night, 10pm-3am, £3 (£2) Housebound, Ego, Sexy house, funky stuff, electro & disco with DJs from Edinburgh & Glasgow, 10pm-3am, £5 Karnival, Cabaret Voltaire, Jacking UK/US house with Ryan Ellis & Mike Pinkerton with live electro from Stallos, 11pm-3am, £5, £3 b4 12am Lel Palfrey, Pivo Caffe, Disco & jazz & disco & more, 9pm-3am, Free LuckyMe, City Café, Hip hop, soul & off beats, 8.30pm-1am, Free Salsa Disco, Cuba Norte, Salsa dance & tasty tapas, 10pm-1am, Free Souled Out, Opal Lounge, Soul, disco & dance with Leon Easter (33 45), 9pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm Snatch Social, The Liquid Room, Messy night guaranteed at eclectic student bash, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 members Tokyo Kyouyou, Tokyo, Scott Granger mixes funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) Traffic, Heriot-Watt University, Indie &

alternative, 11.30pm-2am, Free Assembly Bar, The Departure Lounge DJs, 9pm1am, Free

Friday 29th September

Cult, Po Na Na, DJ Nicki & guests playing hip hop, disco, funk & RnB, 10pm-3am, £5, £2.50 b4 11pm de luxe, Hudson Club, Funky house with resident DJs, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 12am Departure Lounge, The Caves, Zero dB (Ninja Tune) play a DJ set & Joe Acheson Quartet LIVE, with Astroboy & Cammy, 10pm-3am, £8 Dogtooth, Henrys Cellar, Indie, electro & new wave, 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) Evol, The Liquid Room, Indie, hip hop, alternative beats & rock, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Get Funk’d, Medina, Double D & Isla play hip hop to house, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Groovejet, Tokyo, Tony McHugh with dancefloor hits, 10pm-3am, £6 Jam Friday, Heriot-Watt University, Pop & cheese, 10pm-3am, £2 Michigan n Nightstrike, Red, Detroit techno, electro n funk, 10.30pm-3am, £3, £2 b4 12am, free b4 11am Misfits, Subway Cowgate, Indie, electro, punk, rock, retro & a tequila girl, 11pm-3am, £2 Night Train, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), 8pm2am, Free Planet Earth, Citrus Club, 80s tunes with residents, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Salsa Caribe!, The Lot, Salsa DJs on the special wooden dancefloor, 9pm-1.30am, £5, £4 b4 9.30pm Satchmo Sessions, Pivo Caffe, House Session, 9pm-3am, Free Sugarbeat, Cabaret Voltaire, Adam Freeland makes his return with breaks & house, 10.30pm3am, £7 Unknown Pleasures, Teviot Union, Indie club, 9pm-3am, £3 (£2) Assembly Bar, Trouble DJs, 5pm-1am, Free

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2Hot, Ego, RnB & hip hop with Ritchie Ruftone & friends, under 18s only (14-17), 6.45pm-9.45pm, £5 Afterdark, Cabaret Voltaire, House with special guest Paul Harris (Dirty Vegas) on the 2nd birthday, 11pm-3am, £10, £8 ECCF/nus/b4 12am Allsorts, Subway Cowgate, Chart, cheese & party, 11pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Bumpin & Stompin, Corn Exchange, 3 roomer with northern soul stompers from many DJs, £9 Clash!, Henrys Cellar, Clash!, 11pm-3am, £5 The Egg, Wee Red Bar, Indie, garage, punk, ska & more at the Art College’s long running institution, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 students/members Liquid Soul, Po Na Na, Mark B & guests with chirpy music, 10.30pm-3am, £6, £3 b4 11pm Lounge, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), Eclectic mix of tunes, 8pm-1.30am, Free Much More, Medina, Hip-hop & funk cuts with Nasty P & Cunnie, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Party Night, El Barrio, Salsa night with DJ Papi & Alex Gato, free classes from 10pm, 11pm-3am, Free Progression, The Liquid Room, THE last Progression ever with favourites Steve Angello & Desyn Masiello, 10.30pm-5am, £12.50 Retribution, Studio 24, Goth music for the old, 11pm-3am, £5, £3 students Sanctuary, Studio 24, Goth music for the young, 6pm-10pm, £5 Saturday Night Fish Fry, The Jazz Bar, Erik D’Viking & Astroboy with Sidewinder - Brazil house/British funk groove, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Seiteki Saturdays, Tokyo, Funky house, 11pm3am, £6 Sophistifunk, City, John Hutchison (Tokyoblu) plays house remixes, funky RnB & bootlegs, 11pm-3am, £8 The Soulcial, Baraka, Yogi Haughton plays rare disco, funked up house & soul, 8pm-1am, Free Tease Age, Citrus Club, All things rock, motown, alternative & soul, 11pm-3am, £5, free

b4 11.30pm Assembly Bar, Gareth Somerville (Ultragroove) & Jonnie Lyley (Scratch), 9pm-1am, Free Pivo Caffe, Electronic music from house addicts in this warm-up venue, 9pm-3am, Free

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Best for...Outdoor Eating Big Blue – 445 Great Western Road, West End Big Blue has to be one of the finest outdoor food and drink venues that Glasgow has to offer. Situated by the Kelvin riverside, the weather beaten outdoor tables are a great place to catch some rays but the culinary class will draw a crowd come rain or shine. Expect cri s py piz za s , f res h herb flavours and sumptuous M ed iterra nea n i ng red i ent s and, of course, cold pints. Best For...Music while you mange King Tuts Wah Wah Hut – 272a St Vincent Street, City Centre This famous rock venue might not need any introduction, but, if you want to be on the cusp of the up and coming wave of bands, this is the place to be. First and foremost it i s known as the venue that has launched the careers of a few now well-known ar tists but, alongside the hallowed music venue, the restaurant, bar and corner pool table only add to the entertainment and the atmosphere on offer. Rock on.

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LISTINGS Saturday Night Fish Fry, The Jazz Bar, Erik D’Viking & Astroboy with Raff, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Seiteki Saturdays, Tokyo, Funky house, 11pm3am, £6 Sophistifunk, City, John Hutchison (Tokyoblu) plays house remixes, funky RnB & bootlegs, 11pm-3am, £8 The Soulcial, Baraka, Yogi Haughton plays rare disco, funked up house & soul, 8pm-1am, Free Tease Age, Citrus Club, All things rock, motown, alternative & soul, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Ufreak, Cabaret Voltaire, Guest to be announced - always a big name techno player, 11pm-3am, £tbc Assembly Bar, Gareth Somerville (Ultragroove) & Jonnie Lyley (Scratch), 9pm-1am, Free Pivo Caffe, Electronic music from house addicts in this warm-up venue, 9pm-3am, Free

Sunday 17th September

Baby Doll, Po Na Na, Funky house, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 b4 12am Bootylushous, Medina, RnB, soul, funk & disco with Trendy Wendy, Dale & Simone, 10pm-3am, £4, £2 b4 12am Club Simba, The Jazz Bar, Afro, carribean, RnB, hip hop, live pa & audio visual images with DJs Red Alert, Wellaz & guests, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11.30pm Curious? Sunday Joint, The Bongo Club, Diverse selection of music, free internet & games, 4pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Disuko, Tokyo, John Tokyoblu plays upfront disco, latin house with live percussion & sax from Pepe & saXingh, 11pm-3am, £3 (£2), free b4 11pm End of the Summer Boat Party, South Queensferry Pier, House DJs from Sumo, 33 45 & Progression, on a boat, 6.30pm-late, £15 Freshmode, City Café (downstairs), Peas & DJG play hip hop, breaks, funk & open mic, 8pm-1am, Free Headspin, Pivo Caffe, Mash-up of freestyle beats with Headspin DJs, 9pm-3am, Free Hobo, The Bongo Club, Alternative music with guests, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm I Fly Spitfires, Cabaret Voltaire, Hot Club De Paris & To My Boy play live, 11pm-3am, £5 Kayos, Opium, Rock, metal & indie with residents, 8pm-3am, Free Neon, Subway Cowgate, Goth, bleep, industrial, grunge & 80s, 11pm-3am, Free Scottish Hobo Society (live), The Bongo Club, Alternative music for justified sinners, 10.30pm3am, £3, free b4 11pm Sientelo!, El Barrio, Latin America music mixed with chart tunes, 11pm-3am, Free Taste, The Liquid Room, Edinburgh’s longest running gay friendly club night with Jon Pleased, Fisher & Price & Martin Valentine, 11pm-3am, £8 (£6), £5 b4 11.30pm Taste Foreplay, Baraka, Pre-club with DJ Miss Chris, 8pm-12am, Free

Monday 18th September

Daggers Ahoy, Subway Cowgate, Punk, funk, nu wave, glam & rock n roll, 11pm-3am, Free Happy Mondays, Po Na Na, Night for students & Industry folk, indie, rock & funk, 11pm-3am, £4, free for students Hobbes, Pivo Caffe, Eclectic mix with Hobbes (Trouble), 9pm-3am, Free The Latin Quarter, Medina, Salsa, funk & latin house, 10pm-3am, Free Pony Club, Tokyo, Funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) The Reggae Lounge, Beluga, With Joel Shaw (Dubstations), From 9pm, Free Rock Karaoke, Opium, ROAR, From 10pm, Free Salsa Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Cuban Salsa, drop-in classes, 7pm for beginners, 8pm for the advanced, 7pm-9pm, £5 Soundproof, The Outhouse, Open decks night hosted by the Soundproof DJs, 8pm-1am, Free Trade Union, Cabaret Voltaire, Night for deserving bar & club staff, DJ Beefy & WolfJazz, 10pm-3am, £2, £1 Trade Union members/ECCF members You Control, Subway Cowgate, Current & classic indie, rock & chart, 11pm-3am, Free Zoot Swing, Café Royal, Swing dance classes, beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm followed by bigband swing jazz & neo-swing beats, 9pm-late, £4.50 (£3.50), free after 9 Henrys Cellar, Flamenco, latin & reggae with Kinkey, 10pm-3am, £3

Tuesday 19th September

Antics, Subway Cowgate, Rock, emo, punk &

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metal, 11pm-3am, Free The Diamond Dice, Massa, Hip hop, RnB & grime with your host Mr. Jinx, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Frunt, The Liquid Room, DJ Stuart Johnston playing house music all night long, 10.30pm3am, Free Jacek, Pivo Caffe, Eastern block house party, 9pm-3am, Free Motherfunk, Opal Lounge, Fryer & Gino play original soul, funk, disco, latin & hip hop, 10pm3am, Free Rewind, Prive’ Council, 100% upfront RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £2, ladies free b4 12am Run ‘Dat, The Bongo Club, Reggae & dub from The White Wastafarians, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Split, Cabaret Voltaire, Blend of house, techno, drum & bass, breakbeat from Edinburgh locals, healthy mid-week rave, 11.30pm-3am, Free Swing Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Beginners at 7pm, advanced at 8pm, 7pm-9pm, £4 (£3) for one, £6 (£5) for both

Wednesday 20th September

Chambles, Opal Lounge, Funk & chart with DJ Jez Hill, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4) Hot Sushi, Tokyo, Lisa Littlewood plays funky house & club classics, 10pm-3am, £tbc Indi-Go, The Liquid Room, Indie & alternative, 10.30pm-3am, £2, £1 students Insomnia, Prive’ Council, Warner Powers & Claudio bring fresh house tunes each week, 10pm-3am, Free Paul Daly, Pivo Caffe, Free flowing funk to house, 9pm-3am, Free The Pit, Subway Cowgate, Rock & metal, 11pm3am, Free Stir Fried, The Outhouse, Pre-club with indie & rock from B-Sides & Bootross Rock, 9pm-1am, Free Tease Age Wednesdays, Citrus Club, Indie, mod & soul with DJ Monkee Mikeeeeeeeeee, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 11.30pm Toxik, Opium, DJ Nu-Clear playing new & old metal & hard rock, 8pm-3am, Free We Are … Electric, Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Mac & Jacek play house, electro, tech-house & breaks with Dava in the back, 11.30pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am/members Baraka, Funk, soul, disco, dancehall & reggae, 8pm-late, Free

Thursday 21st September

Beat Root Juice Club, The Jazz Bar, Live afrobeat, latin & ska from resident band The Goat Stew Orchestra & resident DJ B*Wax, 10pm-3am, Free Bounce, Po Na Na, DJ 2three playing urban sounds, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Class!, Subway Cowgate, DJ Lucky Luciano plays vintage cheese, student anthems & requests, 11pm-3am, £2, £1 students, free b4 12am Genetic, Citrus Club, Night of rock anthems, 11pm-3am, £2 Grafitti, Medina, Kipp$ & Master Caird play party tunes all night, 10pm-3am, £3 (£2) Housebound, Ego, Sexy house, funky stuff, electro & disco with DJs from Edinburgh & Glasgow, 10pm-3am, £5 Lel Palfrey, Pivo Caffe, Disco & jazz & disco & more, 9pm-3am, Free LuckyMe, City Café, Hip hop, soul & off beats, 8.30pm-1am, Free Salsa Disco, Cuba Norte, Salsa dance & tasty tapas, 10pm-1am, Free Souled Out, Opal Lounge, Soul, disco & dance with Leon Easter (33 45), 9pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm Snatch Social, The Liquid Room, Messy night guaranteed at eclectic student bash, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 members Tokyo Kyouyou, Tokyo, Scott Granger mixes funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) Traffic, Heriot-Watt University, Indie & alternative, 11.30pm-2am, Free White Heat, Cabaret Voltaire, Neils Children & Headless play live with indie/punk DJs, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 with flyer, £3 from myspace/ whiteheatscotland Assembly Bar, The Departure Lounge DJs, 9pm1am, Free

Friday 22nd September

Beatroot, Cocteau Lounge (downstairs at Ego), Electro, techno n house with residents & Tokyoblu’s Iain Gibson, 10.30pm-3am, £5, £4 b4 12am Boogaloo Bothy, Henrys Cellar, Boogie loogie down, 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) Ceilidh, Assembly Rooms, HLI band & piper,

in association with 8pm-late, £10 (£8), £5 1st 20 Cult, Po Na Na, DJ Nicki & guests playing hip hop, disco, funk & RnB, 10pm-3am, £5, £2.50 b4 11pm de luxe, Hudson Club, Funky house with resident DJs, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 12am Evol, The Liquid Room, Indie, hip hop, alternative beats & rock, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Get Funk’d, Medina, Double D & Isla play hip hop to house, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Groovejet, Tokyo, Tony McHugh with dancefloor hits, 10pm-3am, £6 Jam Friday, Heriot-Watt University, Pop & cheese, 10pm-3am, £2 Misfits, Subway Cowgate, Indie, electro, punk, rock, retro & a tequila girl, 11pm-3am, £2 Night Train, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), 8pm2am, Free Planet Earth, Citrus Club, 80s tunes with residents, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Salsa Caribe!, The Lot, Salsa DJs on the special wooden dancefloor, 9pm-1.30am, £5, £4 b4 9.30pm Satchmo Sessions, Pivo Caffe, House Session, 9pm-3am, Free Soul Biscuits, Cabaret Voltaire, Live sets from Roots Manuva & Great Ezcape with DJ sets from Eddie Temple Morris & Soul Biscuits DJs, 11pm3am, £10 Unknown Pleasures, Teviot Union, Indie club, 9pm-3am, £3 (£2) Assembly Bar, Trouble DJs, 5pm-1am, Free

Saturday 23rd September

2Hot, Ego, RnB & hip hop with Ritchie Ruftone & friends, under 18s only (14-17), 6.45pm-9.45pm, £5 Allsorts, Subway Cowgate, Chart, cheese & party, 11pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am The Egg, Wee Red Bar, Indie, garage, punk, ska & more at the Art College’s long running institution, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 students/members Liquid Soul, Po Na Na, Mark B & guests with chirpy music, 10.30pm-3am, £6, £3 b4 11pm Lounge, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), Eclectic mix of tunes, 8pm-1.30am, Free Much More, Medina, Hip-hop & funk cuts with Nasty P & Cunnie, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Party Night, El Barrio, Salsa night with DJ Papi & Alex Gato, free classes from 10pm, 11pm-3am, Free Retribution, Studio 24, Goth music for the old, 11pm-3am, £5, £3 students Sanctuary, Studio 24, Goth music for the young, 6pm-10pm, £5 Saturday Night Fish Fry, The Jazz Bar, Erik D’Viking & Astroboy with Voces Del Sur, 11pm3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Seiteki Saturdays, Tokyo, Funky house, 11pm3am, £6 Sophistifunk, City, John Hutchison (Tokyoblu) plays house remixes, funky RnB & bootlegs, 11pm-3am, £8 The Soulcial, Baraka, Yogi Haughton plays rare disco, funked up house & soul, 8pm-1am, Free Tease Age, Citrus Club, All things rock, motown, alternative & soul, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Triumph, Henrys Cellar, Rock tag team plus cheese with DJs Dugster, John Quo & Carl Cok, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Ultragroove, Cabaret Voltaire, Bacardi B-Live Party with Dimitri from Paris, The Unabombers, Romain, Gareth Somerville & The Trouble DJs - house party, 10.30pm-3am, £15 Vegas, Ego, Retro fun Vegas style, 10pm-3am, £10, £7 fabulous dress Assembly Bar, Gareth Somerville (Ultragroove) & Jonnie Lyley (Scratch), 9pm-1am, Free Pivo Caffe, Electronic music from house addicts in this warm-up venue, 9pm-3am, Free

Sunday 24th September

Monday 25th September

Happy Mondays, Po Na Na, Night for students & Industry folk, indie, rock & funk, 11pm-3am, £4, free for students Hobbes, Pivo Caffe, Eclectic mix with Hobbes (Trouble), 9pm-3am, Free The Latin Quarter, Medina, Salsa, funk & latin house, 10pm-3am, Free Movido Corona DJ Contest, Cabaret Voltaire, Open decks DJ contest, 7pm, Free Pony Club, Tokyo, Funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) The Reggae Lounge, Beluga, With Joel Shaw (Dubstations), From 9pm, Free Rock Karaoke, Opium, ROAR, From 10pm, Free Salsa Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Cuban Salsa, drop-in classes, 7pm for beginners, 8pm for the advanced, 7pm-9pm, £5 Soundproof, The Outhouse, Open decks night hosted by the Soundproof DJs, 8pm-1am, Free Trade Union, Cabaret Voltaire, Night for deserving bar & club staff, DJ Beefy & WolfJazz, 10pm-3am, £2, £1 Trade Union members/ECCF members You Control, Subway Cowgate, Current & classic indie, rock & chart, 11pm-3am, Free Zoot Swing, Café Royal, Swing dance classes, beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm followed by bigband swing jazz & neo-swing beats, 9pm-late, £4.50 (£3.50), free after 9 Henrys Cellar, Flamenco, latin & reggae with Kinkey, 10pm-3am, £3

Edinburgh The Trams Plans for Edinburgh’s tram system were introduced in 2002 and have been a talking point ever since. Questions abound about whether it will be worth the estimated £700 million cost, when – if ever – it will actually be built and how the residents will manage when the chaos of construction eventually begins.

The Skate Park When the Council announced plans for a worldclass skate park in 2002, city skaters and bikers were ecstatic, however, other Edinburgers were less so. For the moment Inverleith Park is the chosen spot, but as many residents campaign bitterly against it, the skaters’ dream is far from becoming a reality.

by Sarah Hunter

Building Protests Edinburgh currently appears a lit tle S im Cit yesque – constantly under construction. Locals and heritage groups are angry over unsympathetic Old Town development proposals, the much-talked of regeneration of the Waterfront seems to have stalled while Morningside residents are protesting plans for 100 new homes: The city is in uproar!

Polish Immigration Ed i n bu rg h ha s welcomed ma ny new Ea s tern European residents - 20,000 from Poland, ever since they joined the EU in 2004. For some the welcome has been more guarded, the usual worries arise regarding loss of jobs and housing to interlopers, but the Polish community is flourishing, with Polish delis, bars and clubs opening.

Glasgow

by Anna Battista

A&E Closures

The M74

Many consider this proposal as insane, but there are still plans to close more than a half of the city’s casualty units, leaving only the Southern General and Glasgow Royal Infirmary to offer A&E units with full trauma services.

Friends of the Earth dropped the court case against the decision to extend the M74 in Glasgow, but the struggle for environmental justice and against the new concrete snake that will strangle the city continues.

The Clyde Waterfront Regeneration

Supercasinos

Considered one of Glasgow’s best assets, the regeneration of this area will add vitality to the city and the lives of the citizens. But is it just an ambitious project, or will it really help revive the social and economic map of a 30km stretch along the banks of the Clyde.

The winner of the race to secure the UK’s first Las Vegas-like attraction will be revealed in September. Glasgow is one of eight cities nominated, and the debate about the rising number of problem gamblers is in full swing. Bet you £10 Glasgow doesn’t get a supercasino.

House Prices As house prices in the city rise, first-time buyers are struggling to gain a foothold on the property ladder. Affordable housing is becoming harder and harder to come by and, as protests against certain developments mount, the situation is likely to continue.

S A STUDENT, IT’S YOUR RIGHT, NAY, YOUR DUTY, TO GET UPPITY ABOUT LOCAL CONCERNS.

Windfarms The largest ons hore windfarm in Europe, proposed for the south of Glasgow, will produce enough energy to power 200,000 homes. While eco-friends fully support the project, there is concern from holiday-home owners who are worried that the value of their picturesque investments may plummet.

Tuesday 26th September

Antics, Subway Cowgate, Rock, emo, punk & metal, 11pm-3am, Free The Diamond Dice, Massa, Hip hop, RnB & grime with your host Mr. Jinx, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Frunt, The Liquid Room, DJ Stuart Johnston playing house music all night long, 10.30pm3am, Free Jacek, Pivo Caffe, Eastern block house party, 9pm-3am, Free Motherfunk, Opal Lounge, Fryer & Gino play original soul, funk, disco, latin & hip hop, 10pm3am, Free Rewind, Prive’ Council, 100% upfront RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £2, ladies free b4 12am Run ‘Dat, The Bongo Club, Reggae & dub from The White Wastafarians, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Split, Cabaret Voltaire, Blend of house, techno, drum & bass, breakbeat from Edinburgh locals, healthy mid-week rave, 11.30pm-3am, Free Swing Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Beginners at 7pm, advanced at 8pm, 7pm-9pm, £4 (£3) for one, £6 (£5) for both

Wednesday 27th September

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8pm-1am, Free Headspin, Pivo Caffe, Mash-up of freestyle beats with Headspin DJs, 9pm-3am, Free Hellraisers Ball, Subway Cowgate, A rock n roll journey, 11pm-3am, Free Hobo, The Bongo Club, Alternative music with guests, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Kayos, Opium, Rock, metal & indie with residents, 8pm-3am, Free Mix & Match, Cabaret Voltaire, Live RnB, rock & hip hop from The Perfect Pass, The Messiahs & The Fountainbridge Collective, £tbc Scottish Hobo Society (live), The Bongo Club, Alternative music for justified sinners, 10.30pm3am, £3, free b4 11pm Sientelo!, El Barrio, Latin America music mixed with chart tunes, 11pm-3am, Free Taste, The Liquid Room, Edinburgh’s longest running gay friendly club night, eclectic dance music, 11pm-3am, £8 (£6), £5 b4 11.30pm Taste Foreplay, Baraka, Pre-club with DJ Miss Chris, 8pm-12am, Free

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by Leigh Miller

by Julie Ferguson

Best for… Vintage

Best for… Brights

Best for...Vintage

WM Armstrong & Son

83 The Grassmarket, EH1 2HH Tel. 0131 220 5557

29a-31 Cockburn Street, Tel. 0131-622 7260

Watermelon, 603 Great Western Road

For incredible vintage finds, look no further than Armstrong’s. The legendary vintage vault stocks all that glitters from every era. So if you’re after some spectacular second-hand stuff, hot foot it down to Armstrong’s.

Fifties dresses? Check! Pretty prints? Check! If you’re into anything but drab then you’re sure to find something at Cookie. To make a bit of a statement then you ought to find the right thing here. And if you like brands like Religion, you won’t be disappointed!

Best for… Shoes

0141 334 3900

Watermelon, eclectic prettiness

Best for… Designer Bargains

Office 79a Princes Street, EH2 2ER Tel. 0131 220 4296 We know there’s one in practically every city in the UK. But let’s face it, where else can you get high-fashion footwear for high street prices? And whether you’re after some trusty Converse or stylish heels, you’ll find it in Office. Best for… Lingerie Boudiche 15 Frederick Street, EH2 2EY Tel. 0131 226 5255 If M&S undies just aren’t going to cut it then look no further then sultry lingerie boutique, Boudiche. With an amazing selection including Damaris and Spoylt you’ll have no trouble finding that oh-so-sexy something. Be prepared to stretch that overdraft though…! Best for… Blowing the Budget Arkangel 4 William Street, EH3 7NH Tel. 0131 226 4466 This hidden gem is tucked away in the West End. If boho’s your bag then you’ll love the cute one-offs available at Arkangel. Butler & Wilson accessories sit with pretty Ginka dresses - and with very little like it in Edinburgh, there’s little chance you’ll see anyone else in the same thing. Best for… New Talent Godiva 9 Westport, EH1 2JA Tel. 0131 221 9212 If you’re keen to stay one step ahead of the fashpack then head to Godiva in The Grassmarket. A mix of vintage and one-off pieces as well as collections from ECA graduates, if you prefer your style to be a little less mainstream you can’t go wrong with Godiva.

TK Maxx Unit 4/5, Meadowbank Retail Park, EH7 5TS Tel: 0131 661 6611 Champagne tastes, cider budget? There’s always TK Maxx for brilliant bargains. Designer goodies at cut prices, it’s great for undies, jeans, bags and shoes. And with new stock arriving all the time, you’re sure to find something new with every visit. Best for… Jeans Flip 59-61 South Bridge, EH1 1LS, Tel 0131 556 4966 Flip have been peddling second-hand Levis for just about forever. And with good reason. With skinny jeans taking a back seat for a while, Levi 501s have had a bit of a resurrection and Flip has them in abundance. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a rockabilly, you’ll love Flip. And so will your student pocket!

Their collection is extensive, if you feel like treating youself and the old fashiioned service means you can be waited on, quite literally hand and foot.

Best for...Brights

Best for...Casual

Pink Poodle, 181 Byers Road

Primark, 171 Sauchiehall Street

0141 357 3344 For the brightest colours, Pink Poodle is a whole summertime of pastel pants and cutesy clothes. The favourite of Wendies (girls from the West End) it sells clothes that are designed, according to the owner Tracy, to put the “zaza-zu back into your wardrobe.”

0141 332 9097

Best for...Blowing the Budget

Best for...Designer Bargains

Fifi and Ally, 48 Buchanan Street 0141 229 0386

Urban Outfitters, 157 Buchanan Street 0141 248 9203

Voted one of the best shops in the world in a recent poll, the ladies behind Fifi and Ally have welcomed celebrities from across the world into their shop. Quite pricey, but never prohibitively so, it’s a Glasgow institution and the jewel in Prince’s Court’s crown.

Still a jewel in Glasgow’s shopping crown, along with their own lines, the sale is a mouthwatering delight of assorted designer discounts.

Starry Starry Night and Betsy Grey Jewellery 19 Dowanside Lane 0141 337 1837

Best for… Casual Odd Ball Mall 28 Lochrin Buildings, Tel. 0131 229 6611 www.obmx.co.uk

Essentially a vintage costume shop, with the most outré styles from the past, vintage wedding dresses and various interesting looking styles. In the same premises is Betsy Grey’s jewellery, which specialises in unique pieces and is equally famous.

Aspecto, 18-230 West Nile Street 0141 221 6321 A bit pricier than most high-street shops, Aspecto offers something different, with designer jeans from Nudey (a make favoured by Pete Doherty and Kate Moss) and an assortment of lovely designer trainers. Better than Diesel, but stocking a similar look, Aspecto is a great, fairly cheap way to get posh clobber.

Best for… Alternative Electric Cabaret, 7 Forrest Road, www.electric-cabaret.net 0131 225 7552 It’s like Halloween every day! Sourced from New York, Tokyo and London, they have scary strappy stuff and all the pretty pirate clobber you could swash a peg-leg at. Perfect for the Corpse Bride in all of us.

Odd Ball Mall, very cool T-Shirts

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The envy of Edinburgers who know their styling salt, last year’s structured military jackets flew off the shelves before you could say ‘eek, Edith Bowman’s wearing one’ and those were a snip at only £12, keep your eyes peeled for future bargains.

Best for...New Talent VV Rouleaux, 94 Miller Street 0141 221 2277 Essentially a haberdashery, VV Rouleaux is a frilly heaven of buttons, ribbons and vintage fabrics. Intended for the brave and talented that make their own clothes, it nonetheless is a fascinating visit for anyone interested in customising their own fashion. Best for...Alternative Hellfire, 101-105 West Nile Street 0141 332 4200

Best for...Jeans

Some of Edinburgh rarest T-shirt designs and the only dedicated bmx shop in town, this quirky little independant store is well worth a visit for cool casual wear.

Best for...Shoes

0870 160 7243

Selling sixties clothes at knock down prices, Watermelon is excellent for one-off pieces and it smells lovely as well.

Best for...Boutique

Armstrongs, get your retro

Frasers, 45 Buchanan Street

Handy for hanging out miserably outside the modern art gallery, Hellfire is the perfect place to tart up your favourite goth. Whether or not Goth will ever be fashionable, they sell spiked bracelets, flasher trench coats and various other items that your grandmother certainly wouldn’t approve of.

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Pivo | 2-6 Calton Road | Edinburgh | 0131 557 2925

EDINBURGH CLUBS Run ‘Dat, The Bongo Club, Reggae & dub from The White Wastafarians, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Split, Cabaret Voltaire, Blend of house, techno, drum & bass, breakbeat from Edinburgh locals, healthy mid-week rave, 11.30pm-3am, Free Swing Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Beginners at 7pm, advanced at 8pm, 7pm-9pm, £4 (£3) for one, £6 (£5) for both

Wednesday 6th September

Chambles, Opal Lounge, Funk & chart with DJ Jez Hill, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4) Hot Sushi, Tokyo, Lisa Littlewood plays funky house & club classics, 10pm-3am, £tbc Indi-Go, The Liquid Room, Indie & alternative, 10.30pm-3am, £2, £1 students Insomnia, Prive’ Council, Warner Powers & Claudio bring fresh house tunes each week, 10pm-3am, Free Paul Daly, Pivo Caffe, Free flowing funk to house, 9pm-3am, Free The Pit, Subway Cowgate, Rock & metal, 11pm3am, Free Stir Fried, The Outhouse, Pre-club with indie & rock from B-Sides & Bootross Rock, 9pm-1am, Free Tease Age Wednesdays, Citrus Club, Indie, mod & soul with DJ Monkee Mikeeeeeeeeee, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 11.30pm Toxik, Opium, DJ Nu-Clear playing new & old metal & hard rock, 8pm-3am, Free We Are … Electric, Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Mac playing house, electro, tech-house & breaks with Reachout in room 2, 11.30pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am/members Baraka, Funk, soul, disco, dancehall & reggae, 8pm-late, Free

Thursday 7th September

Beat Root Juice Club, The Jazz Bar, Live afrobeat, latin & ska from resident band The Goat Stew Orchestra & resident DJ B*Wax, 10pm3am, Free Bounce, Po Na Na, DJ 2three playing urban sounds, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Class!, Subway Cowgate, DJ Lucky Luciano plays vintage cheese, student anthems & requests, 11pm-3am, £2, £1 students, free b4 12am Genetic, Citrus Club, Night of rock anthems, 11pm-3am, £2 Grafitti, Medina, Kipp$ & Master Caird play party tunes all night, 10pm-3am, £3 (£2) Housebound, Ego, Sexy house, funky stuff, electro & disco with DJs from Edinburgh & Glasgow, 10pm-3am, £5 Lel Palfrey, Pivo Caffe, Disco & jazz & disco & more, 9pm-3am, Free LuckyMe, City Café, Hip hop, soul & off beats, 8.30pm-1am, Free Salsa Disco, Cuba Norte, Salsa dance & tasty tapas, 10pm-1am, Free Souled Out, Opal Lounge, Soul, disco & dance with Leon Easter (33 45), 9pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm Snatch Social, The Liquid Room, Messy night guaranteed at eclectic student bash, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 members Spies in the Wires, Cabaret Voltaire, Indie DJs & live acts with The Presets , 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) Tokyo Kyouyou, Tokyo, Scott Granger mixes funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) Traffic, Heriot-Watt University, Indie & alternative, 11.30pm-2am, Free Assembly Bar, The Departure Lounge DJs, 9pm1am, Free

Friday 8th September

Cult, Po Na Na, DJ Nicki & guests playing hip hop, disco, funk & RnB, 10pm-3am, £5, £2.50 b4 11pm de luxe, Hudson Club, Funky house with resident DJs, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 12am Evol, The Liquid Room, Indie, hip hop, alternative beats & rock, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Fast, The Bongo Club, Punky, disco, electro, garage n rock with The Violets live, 11pm-3am, £5 Get Funk’d, Medina, Double D & Isla play hip hop to house, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Groovejet, Tokyo, Tony McHugh with dancefloor hits, 10pm-3am, £6 Jam Friday, Heriot-Watt University, Pop & cheese, 10pm-3am, £2 Misfits, Subway Cowgate, Indie, electro, punk, rock, retro & a tequila girl, 11pm-3am, £2 Night Train, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), 8pm2am, Free Not So Dirty, Red, All kinds of house & electro, £tbc Nuklearpuppy, Ego, Hard dance & house with Anne Savage, 10pm-3am, £10 Planet Earth, Citrus Club, 80s tunes with

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residents, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Salsa Caribe!, The Lot, Salsa DJs on the special wooden dancefloor, 9pm-1.30am, £5, £4 b4 9.30pm Satchmo Sessions, Pivo Caffe, House Session, 9pm-3am, Free Sleazy Cheezy, Studio 24, 2nd birthday - sleaze & burlesque, 11pm-3am, £6 Solescience, Cabaret Voltaire, Barry Fell joins Nick & Rob for contemporary & classic house music, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Suite 69, Henrys Cellar, French pop from the Sixties, 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) The Five Aces, The Spider’s Web, Live 60’s RnB, Hammond jazz & soul with DJ support from Davie Hudson of Basics, 8pm-1am, £4 Unknown Pleasures, Teviot Union, Indie club, 9pm-3am, £3 (£2) Assembly Bar, Trouble DJs, 5pm-1am, Free

Saturday 9th September

2Hot, Ego, RnB & hip hop with Ritchie Ruftone & friends, under 18s only (14-17), 6.45pm-9.45pm, £5 Allsorts, Subway Cowgate, Chart, cheese & party, 11pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Diskokitten, Berlin, The Think Pink Party with fun n games, 10pm-3am, £7, £5 members The Egg, Wee Red Bar, Indie, garage, punk, ska & more at the Art College’s long running institution, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 students/members Inner Rhythm, The Liquid Room, Detroit techno from DJ BONE (Subject Detroit) & residents, 10.30pm-3am, £9, £5 for 1st 50 Liquid Soul, Po Na Na, Mark B & guests with chirpy music, 10.30pm-3am, £6, £3 b4 11pm Lounge, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), Eclectic mix of tunes, 8pm-1.30am, Free Much More, Medina, Hip-hop & funk cuts with Nasty P & Cunnie, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Party Night, El Barrio, Salsa night with DJ Papi & Alex Gato, free classes from 10pm, 11pm-3am, Free Retribution, Studio 24, Goth music for the old, 11pm-3am, £5, £3 students Sanctuary, Studio 24, Goth music for the young, 6pm-10pm, £5 Satisfaction, Ego, Charity event with DJs from Massa, Diskokitten, Taste & Luvely, £10 Saturday Night Fish Fry, The Jazz Bar, Erik D’Viking & Astroboy with The Resistance - jazz funk, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Seiteki Saturdays, Tokyo, Funky house, 11pm3am, £6 Sophistifunk, City, John Hutchison (Tokyoblu) plays house remixes, funky RnB & bootlegs, 11pm-3am, £8 The Soulcial, Baraka, Yogi Haughton plays rare disco, funked up house & soul, 8pm-1am, Free Tease Age, Citrus Club, All things rock, motown, alternative & soul, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Ultragroove, Cabaret Voltaire, House with Craig Bartlett, Punks Jump Up & Gareth Somerville, 10.30pm-3am, £8 (£6) Assembly Bar, Gareth Somerville (Ultragroove) & Jonnie Lyley (Scratch), 9pm-1am, Free Pivo Caffe, Electronic music from house addicts in this warm-up venue, 9pm-3am, Free

Sunday 10th September

Skate ‘Till You Drop

in association with Genetic, Citrus Club, Night of rock anthems, 11pm-3am, £2 Grafitti, Medina, Kipp$ & Master Caird play party tunes all night, 10pm-3am, £3 (£2) Housebound, Ego, Sexy house, funky stuff, electro & disco with DJs from Edinburgh & Glasgow, 10pm-3am, £5 Lel Palfrey, Pivo Caffe, Disco & jazz & disco & more, 9pm-3am, Free LuckyMe, City Café, Hip hop, soul & off beats, 8.30pm-1am, Free Rise Up, Cabaret Voltaire, With Carter & Kobai & indie floorfillers, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3) Salsa Disco, Cuba Norte, Salsa dance & tasty tapas, 10pm-1am, Free Souled Out, Opal Lounge, Soul, disco & dance with Leon Easter (33 45), 9pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm Snatch Social, The Liquid Room, Messy night guaranteed at eclectic student bash, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 members Tokyo Kyouyou, Tokyo, Scott Granger mixes funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) Traffic, Heriot-Watt University, Indie & alternative, 11.30pm-2am, Free Assembly Bar, The Departure Lounge DJs, 9pm1am, Free

running gay friendly club night, eclectic dance music, 11pm-3am, £8 (£6), £5 b4 11.30pm Taste Foreplay, Baraka, Pre-club with DJ Miss Chris, 8pm-12am, Free

Monday 11th September

Happy Mondays, Po Na Na, Night for students & Industry folk, indie, rock & funk, 11pm-3am, £4, free for students Hobbes, Pivo Caffe, Eclectic mix with Hobbes (Trouble), 9pm-3am, Free The Latin Quarter, Medina, Salsa, funk & latin house, 10pm-3am, Free Pony Club, Tokyo, Funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) The Reggae Lounge, Beluga, With Joel Shaw (Dubstations), From 9pm, Free Rock Karaoke, Opium, ROAR, From 10pm, Free Salsa Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Cuban Salsa, drop-in classes, 7pm for beginners, 8pm for the advanced, 7pm-9pm, £5 Soundproof, The Outhouse, Open decks night hosted by the Soundproof DJs, 8pm-1am, Free Trade Union, Cabaret Voltaire, Night for deserving bar & club staff, DJ Beefy & WolfJazz, 10pm-3am, £2, £1 Trade Union members/ECCF members You Control, Subway Cowgate, Current & classic indie, rock & chart, 11pm-3am, Free Zoot Swing, Café Royal, Swing dance classes, beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm followed by bigband swing jazz & neo-swing beats, 9pm-late, £4.50 (£3.50), free after 9 Henrys Cellar, Flamenco, latin & reggae with Kinkey, 10pm-3am, £3

Friday 15th September

33 45 Live, Cabaret Voltaire, Jayne C Wright, Paul Keene, Findlay, Aki & Saxingh make up the house band with DJ sets from Leon Easter, Roy M, The Blonde Flash & Jo Myles, 10.30pm-3am, £7, £4 members/b4 12am Absolute, Studio 24, 1st birthday with hard house & trance from Mac & Mac & residents, 11pm-3am, £10, £8 DSI members Cult, Po Na Na, DJ Nicki & guests playing hip hop, disco, funk & RnB, 10pm-3am, £5, £2.50 b4 11pm de luxe, Hudson Club, Funky house with resident DJs, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 12am Evol, The Liquid Room, Indie, hip hop, alternative beats & rock, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Four Corners, The Bongo Club, Funk, soul & more with residents & guests DJ Ketch & DJ Matti (Finland), £tbc Get Funk’d, Medina, Double D & Isla play hip hop to house, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Groovejet, Tokyo, Tony McHugh with dancefloor hits, 10pm-3am, £6 Jam Friday, Heriot-Watt University, Pop & cheese, 10pm-3am, £2 Mash, Henrys Cellar, Soul, funk & hip hop from Nomad Soul, 11pm-3am, £4 Misfits, Subway Cowgate, Indie, electro, punk, rock, retro & a tequila girl, 11pm-3am, £2 Night Train, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), 8pm2am, Free Planet Earth, Citrus Club, 80s tunes with residents, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Salsa Caribe!, The Lot, Salsa DJs on the special wooden dancefloor, 9pm-1.30am, £5, £4 b4 9.30pm Satchmo Sessions, Pivo Caffe, House Session, 9pm-3am, Free Unknown Pleasures, Teviot Union, Indie club, 9pm-3am, £3 (£2) Assembly Bar, Trouble DJs, 5pm-1am, Free

Tuesday 12th September

Antics, Subway Cowgate, Rock, emo, punk & metal, 11pm-3am, Free The Diamond Dice, Massa, Hip hop, RnB & grime with your host Mr. Jinx, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Frunt, The Liquid Room, DJ Stuart Johnston playing house music all night long, 10.30pm3am, Free Jacek, Pivo Caffe, Eastern block house party, 9pm-3am, Free Motherfunk, Opal Lounge, The 10th birthday with special guest Cut Chemist, 10pm-3am, Free Rewind, Prive’ Council, 100% upfront RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £2, ladies free b4 12am Run ‘Dat, The Bongo Club, Reggae & dub from The White Wastafarians, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Split, Cabaret Voltaire, Live show from New Zealand’s Pitch Black plus usual DnB/techno rave to follow, 8pm-3am, £tbc/free club Swing Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Beginners at 7pm, advanced at 8pm, 7pm-9pm, £4 (£3) for one, £6 (£5) for both

Wednesday 13th September

Chambles, Opal Lounge, Funk & chart with DJ Jez Hill, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4) Essential, Po Na Na, Jazzy B (Soul II Soul) joins Erik D’Viking & Tokyoblu DJs for funk, hip hop & soul tunes, 11pm-3am, £8 (£6) Hot Sushi, Tokyo, Lisa Littlewood plays funky house & club classics, 10pm-3am, £tbc Indi-Go, The Liquid Room, Indie & alternative, 10.30pm-3am, £2, £1 students Insomnia, Prive’ Council, Warner Powers & Claudio bring fresh house tunes each week, 10pm-3am, Free Paul Daly, Pivo Caffe, Free flowing funk to house, 9pm-3am, Free The Pit, Subway Cowgate, Rock & metal, 11pm3am, Free Stir Fried, The Outhouse, Pre-club with indie & rock from B-Sides & Bootross Rock, 9pm-1am, Free Tease Age Wednesdays, Citrus Club, Indie, mod & soul with DJ Monkee Mikeeeeeeeeee, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 11.30pm Toxik, Opium, DJ Nu-Clear playing new & old metal & hard rock, 8pm-3am, Free We Are … Electric, Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Mac - house, electro, tech-house & breaks with Reachout & DJ Oly in the back, 11.30pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am/members Baraka, Funk, soul, disco, dancehall & reggae, 8pm-late, Free

Thursday 14th September

“SKATE SHOPS EXIST TO SUPPORT SCENES”

EDINBURGH’S PREMIER SKATE SHOP FOCUS OPENS GLASGOW BRANCH

ong respected in Edinburgh as the only skater-run shop in the city, Focus have turned their attentions to Glasgow. Any selfrespecting skate shop is first and foremost a good place to hang out. No welcoming sofa means no customer loyalty. The new Focus Glasgow store has a great sofa: brown leather and a bit battered. There is even a coffee table featuring a copy of Vogue for the skate widows. Just one of the many ways in which Focus shows love for its customers. The shop opened in December last year, slotting in perfectly between Mono and Mr Ben’s down at Kings Court. Stocking the widest selection of hardware in Scotland, including decks from Landscape, Heroin, Zero and Blueprint, the store also carries clothing lines from Volcom, Cliché, Girl, Chocolate, Dickies, Fenchurch and Emerica, plus of course the essential Livi 25th anniversary T-shirt. But Focus is not really about selling clothes. Mark Foster, possibly the un-surliest person ever to work in a shop, sums it up nicely: “Skate shops exist to support scenes. Their role is to help out locals, put on events, and offer strong coffee to regulars. I want people to feel welcome – ask where the spots are, get stickers for nothing and come skate with us.” These are not the empty words of a marketing ploy. The first thing you’ll see in the shop is a big map of Scotland with pins stuck in all the best places to skate, and there are back issues of skate mags on sale for £1. Bargain. The shop itself is a nice place to be; light and airy with a high arch for a ceiling, wooden floors, big windows, mellow tunes - they have a vinyl only policy - and a massive mural done by Ray of Uncle

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John and Whitelock fame, whose bandmate Jamie is Mark’s other half in the running of the shop. Because that’s what Focus is all about, there is a community feel to everything. This, according to Mark, is what separates it from most other skate shops: “It’s 100 per cent skater owned and run, and everything we do is to improve the Edinburgh and Glasgow scene. We use our space and our resources as best we can to help out local folk.” This means showing premieres of skate films, sponsoring deserving local skaters in need, putting on performances by Glasgow bands outside the shop, even laying on barbecues in Kelvingrove Park after demos and signings from the likes of John Rattray and Rick McCrank. The shop has even been given a grant to play with for this September’s Merchant City Festival, no doubt in recognition of services to the community. There will be plenty of lovely new things arriving in the shop this autumn upon which to spend your student loan or hard-earned wage. Limited edition Nike SBs will be hitting the shoe shelves, as will new styles from Vans, Etnies, Osiris and Laquai. And if that’s not enough exclusivity, Focus will be stocking new lines from UARM and the Delphi collective, both of whom commission artists such as Mark Gonzales and Matt Irving (respectively) to design individual T-shirts. Even if you couldn’t pull off a kickflip to save your own life, Focus is a great wee place to do some highly ethical local shopping and find out some cool stuff about what’s going on in your local skate scene.

Denim & Kicks from Focus, as featured in SKINNY issue 10 EDINBURGH STORE : FOCUS SKATEBOARD STORE, 44 WEST PORT, GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH, EH1 2LD, TEL. 0131 229 9009. WWW.FOCUSPOCUS.CO.UK

GLASGOW STORE : FOCUS SKATEBOARD STORE, UNIT 7 KINGS COURT, 99 KING STREET, GLASGOW G1 5RB, TEL. 0141 548 8777.

Saturday 16th September

YELLOW BOX DENOTES SKINNY HIGHLIGHTS

by Lindsey Johnstone

LIFESTYLE

LISTINGS

2Hot, Ego, RnB & hip hop with Ritchie Ruftone & friends, under 18s only (14-17), 6.45pm-9.45pm, £5 Allsorts, Subway Cowgate, Chart, cheese & party, 11pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Autumn Salsa Ball, Corn Exchange, Salsa workshop & ball , From 7.30pm, £12 (£8 ball only) The Big Hobo Society, Henrys Cellar, Featuring The Truth Rockets & the Hobo DJs, 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) Boombox, The Liquid Room, Trance to techno with Lee Haslam (Tidy Trax), Jason Cortez & Dean Newton, 10pm-3am, £7 The Egg, Wee Red Bar, Indie, garage, punk, ska & more at the Art College’s long running institution, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 students/members Fever, Ego, Gay friendly night, 11pm-3am, £10 (£8), £5 Taste mambers b4 11.15pm Liquid Soul, Po Na Na, Mark B & guests with chirpy music, 10.30pm-3am, £6, £3 b4 11pm Lounge, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), Eclectic mix of tunes, 8pm-1.30am, Free Much More, Medina, Hip-hop & funk cuts with Nasty P & Cunnie, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Party Night, El Barrio, Salsa night with DJ Papi & Alex Gato, free classes from 10pm, 11pm-3am, Free Retribution, Studio 24, Goth music for the old, 11pm-3am, £5, £3 students Sanctuary, Studio 24, Goth music for the young, 6pm-10pm, £5

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plays electro, house & pop, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Audio, Bloc, House, techno & electro from DJ Aiden, 9pm-3am, Free Club NME, Glasgow School of Art, Divine in the bar, 11pm-3am, £7 (£6) Dirty Recordz, GUU, Paul N’Jie (Beat 106) plays current tunes, open decks downstairs, 10pm-2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm Divine!, The Vic Bar, Mr. Divine & Hushpuppy bring you northern soul, funk, ska & mod tunes, 11pm3am, £6 (£5) Fantazia, Braehead Arena, Old school dance party, 6pm-4am, £25 Groovejet, Mas, Weekly house & RnB mix, 11pm3am, £7 (£5) Hip Drop, Brel, Funk, soul, electro & disco from Robbie Rolex & Nel, 9pm-1am, Free Home Cookin’, BeLo, Urban music showcase, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Homegrown, Bamboo, Stevie Sole Middleton, Domenic Martin & Scottie B play house and smooth RnB, jazz & funk, 9pm-3am, £8 (£6), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric I Love The Garage, The Garage, Classics, 10.30pm-3am, £7 (£5), £6 (£4) b4 12am Inside Out, The Arches, Dance with line-up tbc, 10pm-3am, £10 Karbon Saturdays, Karbon, Kev McFarlane, Stephen Lee, Woody play house & hip hop classics, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Kooking Productions Can’t Mix, The Mixing Rooms, Selection of DJs with eclectic tunes, From 8pm, Free Melting Pot, The Riverside Club, The deeper side of disco, 12am-3am, £10 Melting Pot Pre-Club, Bar Soba, Pre-Club, 9pm12am, Free Nu-school, The Buff Club, Fresh northern soul, jazz & funk featuring live percussion, classics downstairs, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Open Dex, Deep 6 (GUU), Bring your vinyl/CDs if you think you can do better, 9pm-1am, £1, £2 non-members Shift, Soundhaus, Project 54 & Pure Science (Fabric) LIVE, 10.30pm-4am, £tbc

his season’s layered look is the perfect way to mix vintage pieces with classic, comfy staples like the long-sleeved white tee. Guys and girls will be going grunge again with the return of the lumberjack shirt but that’s no need to forsake your skinny jeans altogether or forget about femininity; gold accessories and red accents can add the touch of glam that this look was lacking the first time around…Come as you were

Stylist: Caroline Hurley Photographer: Jane Fenton Models: Lois and Seb Assistant: Alex McKay

Subculture, The Sub Club, Chicago, Detroit, Glasgow, the deepest house & techno with your hosts Harri & Domenic, 11pm-3am, £10 Voodoo, The Cathouse, Under-18 club with metal, emo & punk, 5pm-9pm, £6 (£3) The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free The Cathouse, Barry & Andy with all things rock, 10.30pm-3am, £6 (£5), free b4 12am with PIYP Chinawhite, DJ Naeem playing main room RnB & classics, Mirrirbaw playing dunky house in the Mao room, 10pm-3am, £10 The Goat, Paul Needles, 8pm-late, Free MacSorleys, Jazz band downstairs, Paul Cawley & Karim The Pro-Vinylist upstairs, 9pm-late, Free Republic Bier Halle, Leftfield music & pizzas, 9pm12am, Free

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EDINBURGH CLUBS Friday 1st September

33 45 Live, Cabaret Voltaire, Jayne C Wright, Paul Keene, Findlay, Aki & Saxingh make up the house band with DJ sets from Leon Easter, Roy M, The Blonde Flash & Jo Myles, 10.30pm-3am, £7, £4 members/b4 12am Cosmos, Faith, House with Soul Avengerz & residents, with live sax & percussion, 11pm-5am, £7, £5 members/b4 12.30pm Cult, Po Na Na, DJ Nicki & guests playing hip hop, disco, funk & RnB, 10pm-3am, £5, £2.50 b4 11pm de luxe, Hudson Club, Funky house with resident DJs, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 12am Evol, The Liquid Room, Indie, hip hop, alternative beats & rock, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Freqbeat, Red, End of festival party with Kenny Breaks & DJ Beefy, 11pm-5am, £3 (£2) Fusion, Henrys Cellar, Soul, funk & hip hop with live music from Groovestate, 11pm-5am, £5 Get Funk’d, Medina, Double D & Isla play hip hop to house, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Groovejet, Tokyo, Tony McHugh with dancefloor hits, 10pm-3am, £6 KFM Records Night, Montys - Dunfermline, With The Magnificents, Mammal & Penpushers, 9pm-late, £4 JakN, Studio 24, Return of the hard techno club with guests Jamie Ball & elexx, 10.30pm-5am, Free Jam Friday, Heriot-Watt University, Pop & cheese, 10pm-3am, £2 Misfits, Subway Cowgate, Indie, electro, punk, rock, retro & a tequila girl, 11pm-3am, £2 Modern Lovers, Cocteau Lounge (downstairs at Ego), Mash-up of soul, funk, latin, ska & 60s beat with Craig Jamieson & Mr. Divine, 11pm3am, £6, £4 b4 12am Night Train, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), 8pm2am, Free Planet Earth, Citrus Club, 80s tunes with residents, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Salsa Caribe!, The Lot, Salsa DJs on the special wooden dancefloor, 9pm-1.30am, £5, £4 b4 9.30pm Satchmo Sessions, Pivo Caffe, House Session, 9pm-3am, Free Subsound, Berlin, Greg Wood, Simon Baines & Mark Balneaves play low frequency house

Above SEB wears: grey checked shirt, Armstrongs grey hoody, black l/s tee both The Gap LOIS wears: black cocktail dress, Topshop white s/s tee, The Gap

Left LOIS wears: grey and red print tee, red leather bag, both Topshop cream cashmere cardigan, Armstrongs

Right grey s/s jacket, ivory embroidered corset, Topshop

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Jewellery and shoes: stylist’s own. Girl’s jeans: model’s own. Thanks to Ruth and Shona at Topshop, Euan and Kirsty at The Gap and Candace and Gavin at Armstrongs.

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Saturday 2nd September

2Hot, Ego, RnB & hip hop with Ritchie Ruftone & friends, under 18s only (14-17), 6.45pm-9.45pm, £5 Afterdark, Cabaret Voltaire, Neil Bartley & Jammy team up with FriscoDisco residents, 11pm-3am, £10, £8 ECCF/nus/b4 12am Allsorts, Subway Cowgate, Chart, cheese & party, 11pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Edenangels, Nicol Edwards, Residents plus Mingin’s Brain Dempster playing houseyness, 11pm-5am, £6 (£5 b4 1am) The Egg, Wee Red Bar, Indie, garage, punk, ska & more at the Art College’s long running institution, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 students/members Liquid Soul, Po Na Na, Mark B & guests with chirpy music, 10.30pm-3am, £6, £3 b4 11pm Lounge, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), Eclectic mix of tunes, 8pm-1.30am, Free Much More, Medina, Hip-hop & funk cuts with Nasty P & Cunnie, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Party Night, El Barrio, Salsa night with DJ Papi & Alex Gato, free classes from 10pm, 11pm-3am, Free Retribution, Studio 24, Goth music for the old, 11pm-3am, £5, £3 students Sanctuary, Studio 24, Goth music for the young, 6pm-10pm, £5 Saturday Night Fish Fry, The Jazz Bar, Erik D’Viking & Astroboy with Sorenson Soul Workout, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Seiteki Saturdays, Tokyo, Funky house, 11pm3am, £6 Sophistifunk, City, John Hutchison (Tokyoblu) plays house remixes, funky RnB & bootlegs, 11pm-3am, £8 The Soulcial, Baraka, Yogi Haughton plays rare disco, funked up house & soul, 8pm-1am, Free Sumo, Berlin, House & mash-up with Geoff M, Harry, Steven Wanless & special guest Gary Mac (We Are Electric), 10pm-5am, £7 Tease Age, Citrus Club, All things rock, motown, alternative & soul, 11pm-3am, £5, free b4 11.30pm Velvet, Mariners, Gay girlie club with a

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performance from the girls from Truly Truly Scrumptious, 10pm-2am, £6 (£5), £4 b4 10.30pm Assembly Bar, Gareth Somerville (Ultragroove) & Jonnie Lyley (Scratch), 9pm-1am, Free Henrys Cellar, Reggae to world music with Makossa, Magic Mojo Jam Session & DJ Tiger, 10.30pm-5am, £5 Pivo Caffe, Electronic music from house addicts in this warm-up venue, 9pm-3am, Free

Sunday 3rd September

Baby Doll, Po Na Na, Funky house, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 b4 12am Bic Runga, Cabaret Voltaire, Kiwi jazz singer, 11pm-3am, £10 Bootylushous, Medina, RnB, soul, funk & disco with Trendy Wendy, Dale & Simone, 10pm-3am, £4, £2 b4 12am Club Simba, The Jazz Bar, Afro, carribean, RnB, hip hop, live pa & audio visual images with DJs Red Alert, Wellaz & guests, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11.30pm Curious? Sunday Joint, The Bongo Club, Diverse selection of music, free internet & games, 4pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Disuko, Tokyo, John Tokyoblu plays upfront disco, latin house with live percussion & sax from Pepe & saXingh, 11pm-3am, £3 (£2), free b4 11pm Freshmode, City Café (downstairs), Peas & DJG play hip hop, breaks, funk & open mic, 8pm-1am, Free Hobo, The Bongo Club, Alternative music with guests, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Kayos, Opium, Rock, metal & indie with residents, 8pm-3am, Free Neon, Subway Cowgate, Goth, bleep, industrial, grunge & 80s, 11pm-3am, Free Scottish Hobo Society (live), The Bongo Club, Alternative music for justified sinners, 10.30pm3am, £3, free b4 11pm Sientelo!, El Barrio, Latin America music mixed with chart tunes, 11pm-3am, Free Taste, The Liquid Room, Edinburgh’s longest running gay friendly club night, eclectic dance music, 11pm-3am, £8 (£6), £5 b4 11.30pm Taste Foreplay, Baraka, Pre-club with DJ Miss Chris, 8pm-12am, Free

Monday 4th September

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Daggers Ahoy, Subway Cowgate, Punk, funk, nu wave, glam & rock n roll, 11pm-3am, Free Happy Mondays, Po Na Na, Night for students & Industry folk, indie, rock & funk, 11pm-3am, £4, free for students Hobbes, Pivo Caffe, Eclectic mix with Hobbes (Trouble), 9pm-3am, Free The Latin Quarter, Medina, Salsa, funk & latin house, 10pm-3am, Free Pony Club, Tokyo, Funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) The Reggae Lounge, Beluga, With Joel Shaw (Dubstations), From 9pm, Free Rock Karaoke, Opium, ROAR, From 10pm, Free Salsa Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Cuban Salsa, drop-in classes, 7pm for beginners, 8pm for the advanced, 7pm-9pm, £5 Soundproof, The Outhouse, Open decks night hosted by the Soundproof DJs, 8pm-1am, Free Trade Union, Cabaret Voltaire, Night for deserving bar & club staff, DJ Beefy & WolfJazz, 10pm-3am, £2, £1 Trade Union members/ECCF members You Control, Subway Cowgate, Current & classic indie, rock & chart, 11pm-3am, Free Wobby, Café Royal, Doormouse, Gremlin & Greenbank with hardcore & gabber , 7.30pm11.30pm, £4 Zoot Swing, Café Royal, Swing dance classes, beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm followed by bigband swing jazz & neo-swing beats, 9pm-late, £4.50 (£3.50), free after 9 Henrys Cellar, Flamenco, latin & reggae with Kinkey, 10pm-3am, £3

Tuesday 5th September

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green checked shirt, Armstrongs blue jeans, white l/s tee both The Gap

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THE SKINNY ON… FREE FUN

Edinburgh The Scottish Parliament, Royal Mile Open: Business days (Tues-Thurs) – 9am – 7pm. Non business days (Mon/Fri) – 10am – 6pm Money! Money! Money! £400 million to be exact, but was it all worth it? Get down there and judge for yourselves. Go on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for a chance to see a Committee or Parliament meeting in motion. Tickets are free but booking is recommended.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Row (East Gate), Arboretum Place (West Gate) Opening hours: Daily 10am – 7pm (6pm in Oct, 4pm Nov-Feb) Having a romantic moment? Indulge your poetic soul with a walk through this beautifully landscaped garden. Paintings by American modernist Robert Ryman can be seen in Inverleith House until October 1st while the Exhibition Hall features the island chain of Soqotra – ‘the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’. Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park Arthur’s Seat and the surrounding hills are a wild and untamed wonder. Wander up or roll down but mind you don’t end up in one of the Lochs. Watch out for Salisbury crags, that rocky outcrop is not for the faint-hearted. Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street Open: Daily 10am – 5pm Museums, dull aren’t they? Bah! Not so. Learn about Scotland’s wildlife, lands and people from its very beginning right up to life in the midst of the industrial revolution.

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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Dean Gallery, Belford Road Open: Daily 10am – 5pm Check out the world of contemporary, challenging and somewhat baffling modern art at these splendid galleries, conveniently situated across the road from each other. Marvel over Picasso, Matisse, Mackintosh and Paolozzi, or shake your head with disdain, the choice is yours. St Gile’s Catherdral and the Royal Mile Open: Mon – Fri - 9am – 7pm (Oct 5pm) Sat – 9am – 7pm (Oct 5pm) Sun - 1pm – 5pm and for services Some admire its magnificent architecture and stained glass windows while others are happy merely sitting quietly, soaking up the peaceful atmosphere. National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street Open: Daily 10am – 5pm (7pm Thurs) Masterpieces from the Renaissance to post-impressionist era. Monet, Botticelli, Titian and Gauguin vie for space alongside the largest collection of Scottish art in the world – something which one would hope to see in the country’s Capital. The Water of Leith It ain’t the cleanest of environments, recently dredged up along with the usual city detritus was a surfboard, a corset and a blow-up doll. Other than that it is difficult to fault this beautiful walkway, much loved by locals.

Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Tel.0141 276 9599 Open: Mon - Thurs and Sat 10am to 5pm, Fri and Sun 11am to 5pm. Recently reopened after a £27.9 million refurbishment, this is something not to miss. Come and admire the 8,000 pieces now on display, or taste the delicacies prepared by Chef Adi Schmid in the basement restaurant. People’s Palace and Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Tel. 0141 271 2962 Open: Mon - Thurs and Sat 10am to 5pm, Fri and Sun 11am to 5pm. The story of the people and city from 1750 to the present. Enjoy the cafè inside the Winter Gardens, the elegant Victorian glasshouse, and admire the Doulton Fountain, the largest terracotta fountain in the world. The Barras, 4-6 Stevenson St, Glasgow Open: every Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm One of the city’s major attractions for visitors. There’s a great variety of stalls within the market ranging from hand made fabrics, plants and flowers and antique furniture. The Cathedral and The Necropolis, Castle Street Open: Weekdays 9.30am-6pm; Sun 2pm -5pm (April to Sept) The best preserved example of a large church to have survived from Scotland’s Medieval period. If you’re looking for a quiet place to wander and ponder on your life (and afterlife), try the Necropolis.

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Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Royal Exchange Square, Tel. 0141 229 1996 Open: Mon - Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Fri & Sun 11am-5pm Work by local and international artists and the chance to see temporary exhibitions and take part in many workshops. Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road Open: From 7.00am till dusk daily, however, Glasshouses: 10.00am – 4.45pm (4.15pm in winter); Visitor Centre: 11.00am – 4.00pm Established in 1817, the Botanic Gardens are internationally famed for their remarkable glasshouses, its wide-ranging tropical and plant collection from around the world and its flawless gardens. Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.00pm Located in various parts of Glasgow Uni’s campus, the museum features extensive displays relating to William Hunter and his collections, while the gallery features the University’s extensive art collection, an outdoor sculpture garden and Mackintosh’s house. Museum of Transport, 1 Bunhouse Road Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am to 5pm; Friday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. This is one of the most popular museums of transport in the UK thanks to the impressive size of its collection. photo: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

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GLASGOW CLUBS *.*, The Buff Club, Rock’n’roll & northern soul, 11pm-3am, £3 Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc Babaza, BeLo, Hip hop with the funk, 10pm-3am, £6, free b4 11pm Chix On Dex, Chinawhite, Rock, funkpunk & house all mixed by lovely ladies, 10pm-3am, £4, free b4 11pm Cigarettes & F**k All, The Butterfly & The Pig, Craig McGee plays indie & rock ‘n’ roll with Commander Keen, Smile for the cameraman, Honey, 9pm-late, Free Club Olum, Bloc, DJ Dirty Marc, 9pm-3am, Free Doublespeak, MacSorleys, Surface Emp (Lucky Me), Production Unit live (Marcia Blaine School for Girls), 8pm-12am, £2 Freakmoves, Glasgow School of Art, Fresh hip hop & funk cuts from the Freakmenoovers DJs, Record Playerz in the bar, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Freakscene, Polar Bar (ABC), Indie classics with John, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. The Funky Precedent, Saint Jude’s, Hip hop, funk, soul & motown with D_Fade, Duncan Harvey & Boom Monk Ben, 8pm-late, Free Homebrew, The Sub Club, Hip hop to nasty electro via the rest with Tiff Peaches, Provinylist Karim Ill Technique & Groundskeeper GC, 11pm3am, £3, £2 matric. card Lollipop, GUU, Pop, RnB & Indie, 10pm-2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm On Demand, The Shed, DJ Euan takes requests by text message at this interactive club night, 10.30pm-3am, £3 Plastic Funk, Bamboo, Mark Robb, Tania & friends play funk, soul & rock n roll, 10.30pm-5am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Pump Up The Jam, SSU, Old school cheese, live bands & funky house, £2 Radiomagnetic, Gazelle, Funk, soul & latin grooves with Radiomagnetic DJs, From 8pm, Free Record Playerz, The Vic Bar, Hi-Fi Sean & Hushpuppy play disco electro with Errors, 11pm3am, £4 (£3) Rubbermensch, ABC2, A night for indie lovers, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Skint, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Billy with metal hip hop & rock, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with PIYP The Thursday Club, The Garage, Gerry Lyons & Brian playing chart anthems, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, CJ plays grunge & new rock, 9pm-late, Free

Friday 22nd September

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retro soul, 9pm-1am, Free Stereodog, Chinawhite, Mr. Livewire & Gary Curley play house, 10pm-3am, £8 (£5) TFI Friday, SSU, DJ Phil, 4pm-3am, £2 after 5pm, free 4 students Vandal, Liquid Lounge, House sessions with residents Mash & Gianni, 10pm-3am, £5 Vice, The Cathouse - Level 2, Indie rock party with Martin Bate (Xfm), 11pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30pm with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Tam Coyle plays vintage rock & indie, From 5pm, Free The Goat, Robbie Rolex & The Radio Magnetic Soundsystem on Weekly Rotation, 8pm-late, Free Cube Fridays, Urban tunes from Clyde 1’a George Bowie, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3)

Saturday 23rd September

ABC Saturdays, ABC1, Gerry Lyons plays soul, punk, rock & indie dance, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. ABC Saturdays, ABC2, David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch) plays electro, house & pop, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Audio, Bloc, House, techno & electro from DJ Aiden, 9pm-3am, Free Club NME, Glasgow School of Art, Divine in the bar, 11pm-3am, £7 (£6) Dirty Recordz, GUU, Paul N’Jie (Beat 106) plays current tunes, open decks downstairs, 10pm2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm Divine!, The Vic Bar, Mr. Divine & Hushpuppy bring you northern soul, funk, ska & mod tunes, 11pm-3am, £6 (£5) Down The Front, The Mixing Rooms, Paul (Deportivo Street Team) & Craig (Down The Tiny Steps), From 8pm, Free Groovejet, Mas, Weekly house & RnB mix, 11pm3am, £7 (£5) Hip Drop, Brel, Funk, soul, electro & disco from Robbie Rolex & Nel, 9pm-1am, Free Home Cookin’, BeLo, Urban music showcase, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Homegrown, Bamboo, Stevie Sole Middleton, Domenic Martin & Scottie B play house and smooth RnB, jazz & funk, 9pm-3am, £8 (£6), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric I Love The Garage, The Garage, Classics, 10.30pm-3am, £7 (£5), £6 (£4) b4 12am Industry, The Vault, Schranz techno & hard trance with Delboy & mates, £5 Karbon Saturdays, Karbon, Kev McFarlane, Stephen Lee, Woody play house & hip hop classics, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Mind The Gap, The Arches, DJ sets from Rex The Dog, Touche, Mike Monday, Kitsune Vs. Ed Banger Records showcase: Uffie & Feadz, Mehdi Fox n Wolf (live) plus looooooads more, £tbc Nu-school, The Buff Club, Fresh northern soul, jazz & funk featuring live percussion, classics downstairs, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Open Dex, Deep 6 (GUU), Bring your vinyl/CDs if you think you can do better, 9pm-1am, £1, £2 non-members Pussypower, Soundhaus, House & techno with JD Twitch, Terry & Jason with DJ Sepap of Spiritual Sound System, 10pm-4am, £10 (£8), £5 b4 11pm Subculture, The Sub Club, Chicago, Detroit, Glasgow, the deepest house & techno with your hosts Harri & Domenic, 11pm-3am, £10 The Streets of Siam, Bloc, Unpredictable tunes with Freddie Lee & Tong Po, 11pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Voodoo, The Cathouse, Under-18 club with metal, emo & punk, 5pm-9pm, £6 (£3) The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free The Cathouse, Barry & Andy with all things rock, 10.30pm-3am, £6 (£5), free b4 12am with PIYP Chinawhite, DJ Naeem playing main room RnB & classics, Mirrirbaw playing dunky house in the Mao room, 10pm-3am, £10 The Goat, Paul Needles, 8pm-late, Free MacSorleys, Jazz band downstairs, Paul Cawley & Karim The Pro-Vinylist upstairs, 9pm-late, Free Republic Bier Halle, Leftfield music & pizzas, 9pm12am, Free

Sunday 24th September

Stars

in association with Optimo, The Sub Club, JD Twitch & Wilkes will play pretty much anything and mix it well, 11pm3am, £6 (£5) Sound Sundays, The Arches Bar, Manhattan Project (Death Disco), 10pm-2am, Free Spank, The Cathouse, Rock, punk & dance, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 1am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Neil Wyper playing new & old rock & electronica, 9pm-late, Free

Monday 25th September

Burn, The Buff Club, Glasgow institition with Normski & Zeus playing underground classics, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free for pub/club workers Eletricat Dance Group, RSAMD, Brazilian Street Dance classes, 6pm-7pm, £4 (£3.50), £3 RSAMD Fresh, The Polo Lounge, Popular gay venue with house & indie, 11pm-3am, £5 Poptimism/Rocktimism, The Garage, DJ Andy & DJ Dec, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free +1 b4 12am with PIYP

Tuesday 26th September

12 Hour Tuesdays, SSU, Chart music & live comedy, 3pm-3am, £2, free b4 3pm Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc All Star, Bamboo, Andy Wilson plays funk with DJ Kash on the hip pop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Folk It!, The Mixing Rooms, Up & coming folk musician session, From 8pm, Free Funky Luv, Play, Driving vocal house, 10pm-3am, £5, £3 NUS Inflatable Fun, The Garage, Naughty Nicola with inflatables & groovy tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP Kaleidoscope Live, ABC2, Old school rock & roll, soul, funk, from the 1960’s-1980’s, 10pm-3am, £3, free with matric. After 12am Killer Kitsch, The Buff Club, Electroclash & that, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rock Karaoke, The Cathouse, Karaoke to rock, Free b4 12am T.I.T., Karbon, Lisa Littlewood & Graeme Ferguson, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

Wednesday 27th September

Art of Parties, Glasgow School of Art, New night, £tbc Deliverance, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Dec with alternative music, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12am with PIYP Eletricat Dance Group, RSAMD, Brazilian Street Dance classes, 6pm-7pm, £4 (£3.50), £3 RSAMD Gossip, SSU, Gay/mixed night with DJ Ricci, 8pmlate, Free Joints & Jams, Cube, The Longest running RnB night in Glasgow, 11pm-3am, £3 (£2) Mjam Salsa, Liptons, Salsa classes from 8pm with Chris Traynor, free club from 10.15pm, 8pm-12am, Free New Flesh, Fury Murry’s, Rock, metal, punk, rap, industrial & alternative music, 10pm-3am, £4, £2 from 10pm-11pm, £1 with flyer/after 11pm Scottish Drum & Bass, The Liquid Lounge, Weekly session, 10.30pm-late, £2 Tongue In Cheek, Bamboo, Lounge, RnB & indie, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with matric Whatever, The Garage, Andy & Brian, chart music, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free +1 b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free

Thursday 28th September

electro via the rest with Tiff Peaches, Provinylist Karim Ill Technique & Groundskeeper GC, 11pm3am, £3, £2 matric. card Lollipop, GUU, Pop, RnB & Indie, 10pm-2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm On Demand, The Shed, DJ Euan takes requests by text message at this interactive club night, 10.30pm-3am, £3 Plastic Funk, Bamboo, Mark Robb, Tania & friends play funk, soul & rock n roll, 10.30pm-5am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Pump Up The Jam, SSU, Old school cheese, live bands & funky house, £2 Radiomagnetic, Gazelle, Funk, soul & latin grooves with Radiomagnetic DJs, From 8pm, Free Record Playerz, The Vic Bar, Hi-Fi Sean & Hushpuppy play disco electro, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rubbermensch, ABC2, A night for indie lovers, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Skint, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Billy with metal hip hop & rock, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with PIYP The Thursday Club, The Garage, Gerry Lyons & Brian playing chart anthems, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, CJ plays grunge & new rock, 9pm-late, Free

Friday 29th September

ABC Fridays, ABC1, Genre mash-up from Euan Neilson, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Ballbreaker, The Cathouse, Barry & Billy with rock & metal, 10.30pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30am with PIYP Boogie Down, Bluu, The groove-merchant Stewart Reid plays a jazz, disco & house sound, 10pm-3am, £5, free b4 11pm Brown Baggin’ It, The Garage, Retro, britpop, alternative, chill, RnB & soul, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with PIYP Camouflage, Soundhaus, Breaks & techno night, £tbc ComputeLove, The Mixing Rooms, Electronic sounds, From 8pm, Free Electroball, Karbon, 80’s, nu-wave, rock & punk, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Fluid, Mas, Funky house from Lisa Littlewood, 11pm-3am, £5 Freakmenoovers, Rust Bar, Early doors serving of hip hop, funk, RnB & soul, 9pm-12am, Free Freakmenoovers, Blanket, Fresh hip hop & funk cuts from the Freakmenoovers DJs, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4) Greenskeepers, The Arches, Live boompty house band from Chicago, £tbc Kinky Afro, The Sub Club, Modern dub pioneers Rhythm & Sound with MC Tikiman, 11pm-3am, £12 Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Glasgow School of Art, Dub, reggae & dancehall, £tbc NOJ, Polar Bar (ABC), No Music Policy, 11pm3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Noize Violation, The Vaults, Fuck the neighbours - gabber & speedcore all night, 9pm-3am, Free Old School, The Buff Club, Old school tunes with Gordie & Jack, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Pressure, The Arches, Techno from Richie Hawtin, Slam, Alex Under, Sneak, Greenskeepers & Silicone Soul, £tbc Red & Gold Room, Arta, Soul musak, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Rocket, Bamboo, House music from Geoff M, hip hop & lounge from Junior Campos & Max, 9pm-3am, £6 (£4), free b4 10.30pm/12.30am with matric Sound Museum, Brel, DJ Hushpuppy (Art School) & Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) dig out some retro soul, 9pm-1am, Free Stereodog, Chinawhite, Mr. Livewire & Gary Curley play house, 10pm-3am, £8 (£5) TFI Friday, SSU, DJ Phil, 4pm-3am, £2 after 5pm, free 4 students Vandal, Liquid Lounge, House sessions with residents Mash & Gianni, 10pm-3am, £5 Vice, The Cathouse - Level 2, Indie rock party with Martin Bate (Xfm), 11pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30pm with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Tam Coyle plays vintage rock & indie, From 5pm, Free The Goat, Robbie Rolex & The Radio Magnetic Soundsystem on Weekly Rotation, 8pm-late, Free Cube Fridays, Urban tunes from Clyde 1’a George Bowie, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3)

Saturday 30th September

ABC Saturdays, ABC1, Gerry Lyons plays soul, punk, rock & indie dance, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. ABC Saturdays, ABC2, David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch)

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by Septic Peg

Leo 23/7 – 22/8

Pisces 19/2 – 20/3

Another year older and none the wiser, this month will be an excellent opportunity to get your house in order, sort out a work issue and find those pants you ‘lost’ in the heat of the festival.

As summer fades and the nights are fair drawin’ in it’s time to move on to the next stage. The planets are aligned and whichever path you chose will ultimately lead to all-encompassing bliss.

The Culture Vulture

by April O’Neil

Paedophilia Sells Newspapers Virgo 23/8 – 22/9

Aries 21/3 – 19/4

What’s wrong Virgo? You’ve had a face like a slapped arse for ages now. Get out your little black book, call up a random from the past and get back on that dating horse – it’s time for a bootycall.

The full moon shining on the milky way means you’re in for a month of treats, glamour and excess. Get some new party frocks, sort your wig out and crack open the Veuve – this is going to be one to remember!

Libra 23/9 – 22/10

Taurus 20/4 – 20/5

A work related move is a positive step, you’re gonna be top dog in no time so strut your stuff and show them how it’s done. Exercise caution around the 15th though – aim for Dolly Parton, not Sheena Easton.

Life’s a bitch and then you die. Death is not the answer to your problem but digging a large hole in the ground, lining it with newspapers and sleeping till October might be the best plan this month.

Sagittarius 22/11 – 21/12

Gemini 21/5 – 21/6

A surprise guest at a party will bring much amusement with endless possibilities. But be warned: engage brain before opening your trap and keep that fancy footwear well away from your jaw.

You can chose your friends but you can’t chose your family, sad but true, it’s time to get out the polyfilla and smooth over some cracks – your past and future bloodline requires your attention.

Capricorn 22/12 – 19/1

Cancer 22/6 – 22/7

Take a day off for everyone’s sake; there is no finish line so working 24/7 ain’t impressing noone, least of all your sanity.

An unexpected windfall arrives when you least expect it, it could be enough to put down a deposit on your own residential palace or it might be 50p down the back of the sofa for an emergency packet of skins – enjoy it while it lasts.

Aquarius 20/1 – 18/2 Cracks appear in your summer of love, it’s been a good run but burning the candle in every possible direction is only going to leave you looking like the bastard child of Wayne Rooney and Christine Hamilton.

Recent studies have shown that tabloid stories on ‘Monsters’, ‘Fiends’ and ‘Animals’ – all exciting terms for individuals who prey on children – are attention grabbing enough to increase circulation by up to 25%. A spokesperson for one of the large tabloid chains told the Skinny, “We can’t always hope for terrorism and royal scandals to fill our front cover, this stuff is our bread and butter. And when white kids go missing, well, we’re set up for a month.” Teenage Ninja Turtle Suffers Mid Life Crisis Sad news for film fans this month, it transpires that Michelangelo, previously a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle has, since entering his thirties, struggled to cope with a slackening in his martial arts skills and even the loss of his appetite for pizza. He appeared at the Book Festival last month with his autobiography, ’Party Dude’, which after covering his glory days tells a sad tale of idleness and depression. Speaking of his fellow Heroes in a Half Shell, the story was similar, “Donatello still does machines but his heart’s not really in it, and Leonardo leads a troupe of boy scouts. I think Raphael’s still doing stand up.” First Year of Edinburgh ‘Festival’ Festival Along with the International Festival, Fringe Festival, Book Festival, Festival of Spirituality and Peace and Children’s Festival, this year saw the exciting launch of the Festival Festival, the founder of FestFest spoke to The Skinny “We just think Festivals are fucking great,

London Calling?

by Jasper Hamill

and that they don’t get nearly the attention they deserve. ‘There’s nothing like a Festival’, that’s our motto” Turnout for the events - where people gather to celebrate, promote and discuss festivals - was encouraging, with twelve free newspapers dedicated to reviewing the events, three dedicated to reviewing reviews and two free guides to free festival newspapers. George Bush t-shirt fails to offend George Bush James Scott, a post-graduate sociology student at Edinburgh University was disappointed to discover that far from reacting to his bold political jibe, a t-shirt with George Bush’s face on a target, the Whitehouse had failed to even issue a statement. Although one of his classmates reacted positively, even enquiring where as to get his own, James was dejected, “I told him not to bother, that it wouldn’t make any difference.”

LIFESTYLE

LISTINGS

America To Remember 9/11 and ‘Forget About Iraq’ Plans are underway in the US and on British shores for a Day of Remembrance on the fifth anniversary of the September 11th disaster, whilst officially launching the first ‘Day of Forgetting’ about the supposed causes and disastrous execution of the war in Iraq. The countries issued a joint statement saying, “We think it’s important to remember the suffering of our citizens and completely ignore the pains we have inflicted on others.”

THIS MONTH: ANITA BARRY

EACH MONTH THE SKINNY PROFILES A SUCCESS STORY FROM EDINBURGH OR GLASGOW; SOMEONE MAKING THEIR MARK IN EITHER FASHION OR THE ARTS, PROVING WHAT CAN BE DONE ON SCOTTISH SOIL.

iving away from the established fashion hotspots is no hindrance for Scotland based designer Anita Barry. Scotland, she says, is a place where it is “easy to get somewhere… in London you can be overlooked.” Quite the opposite is true of her profile in Scotland, doubly boosted by an award-winning show at Edinburgh College of Art and a subsequent invitation to China Fashion Week. In an industry known for its international outlook, many can flounder away from Bond Street, yet Barry insists that in the capitals a young designer is “constantly bombarded with fashion. If you work elsewhere you are able to follow your own path.” Her ambitions towards becoming a successful designer will surely be aided with what appears to be a canny way with the media. Already snapped and interviewed by the Scotsman, hers is a face that already looks comfortable in print. Her background as a model galvanised the public aspect to her persona, giving her the perfect combination of looks, talent and charisma the media are sure to swoon over. Her creations lean heavily towards the high-end, couture market. Using mostly black, her clothes nonetheless can be warm, chic and “feminine without being floaty.” She is drawn to garments with a masculine feel and uses meticulous tailoring to give a sharp silhouette to her trousersuits. “I suppose I don’t make life easy for myself, but I really love the androgynous effect that can come from tailoring.” Her favourite figures in the fashion world are Helmut Newton, famous for his rigorously constructed photographs, and Corinne Bay, who introduced Kate Moss to the scene and pioneered the waif look which revolutionised the fashion world. Key to her ambition is making “wearable clothes,” – she is not drawn to the fashion show as theatre style of designers like John Galliano. “I love to see an inspired show and I’ve heard of so many great ones, but I want people to remember my clothes rather than how they were presented.” Tellingly titled “Who’s That Girl?” her first major show, which won a Scottish International Style Award, is a mature, confident step towards success. The red-carpet glamour of her clothes, which have the timeless elegance of the greatest couture, is matched by her obvious media savvy. Regardless of where she works, it seems inevitable that Anita Barry is set to be a star. HER ECA COLLECTION CAN BE SEEN AT WWW.CATWALKING.COM

photo: Susannah Stevens

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September 06

ISSUE TWELVE

ONE CAN NEVER QUITE SHAKE THE FEELING THAT HOLLYWOOD IS FILLING ITS COFFERS TOO SOON AFTER THE DISASTER.

FILM Editorial

World Trade Centre Way Too Soon?

GLASGOW CLUBS

by Simone Gray

Paul Hey folks, Can you believe I’ve actually been given space to write about whatever I want? Luckily, what I want to tell you about is films, so it’s a good thing for both of us. You may think at first glance that there’s nothing out this month to rival the sheer insane excitement of ‘Snakes On a Plane’, but a second look would suggest that, well, you’re probably right. But then again, wouldn’t you rather have several pretty fine looking films coming at you than just the one? Good thing you would, because September is going to be a great month, from the thrills of ‘Crank’ and ‘The Sentinel’ to the giggles of ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and ‘Talladega Nights’. There’s even some muck out there (documentary muck, but muck nonetheless) in the shape of ‘Destricted’ and ‘This Film Is Not Yet Rated’. And the good thing is, it might be cool enough to get away with the long coat. Nic Cage fans will be out in numbers at the beginning and end of the month for ‘The Wicker Man’ and ‘World Trade Center’ - but does Hollywood have the balls to burn him alive in the former, and too much balls to be even making the latter? Go see and find out. Have fun and see you in October.

Nu-school, The Buff Club, Fresh northern soul, jazz & funk featuring live percussion, classics downstairs, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Open Dex, Deep 6 (GUU), Bring your vinyl/CDs if you think you can do better, 9pm-1am, £1, £2 non-members Siren, Bloc, KT Red & JT Hooker supply house & electro, 10pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Subculture, The Sub Club, Chicago, Detroit, Glasgow, the deepest house & techno with your hosts Harri & Domenic, 11pm-3am, £10 Vegas Glasgow, The Renfrew Ferry, Retro fun Vegas style, 9.30pm-late, £9, £7 fabulous dress Voodoo, The Cathouse, Under-18 club with metal, emo & punk, 5pm-9pm, £6 (£3) The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free The Cathouse, Barry & Andy with all things rock, 10.30pm-3am, £6 (£5), free b4 12am with PIYP Chinawhite, DJ Naeem playing main room RnB & classics, Mirrirbaw playing dunky house in the Mao room, 10pm-3am, £10 The Goat, Paul Needles, 8pm-late, Free MacSorleys, Jazz band downstairs, Paul Cawley & Karim The Pro-Vinylist upstairs, 9pm-late, Free Republic Bier Halle, Leftfield music & pizzas, 9pm-12am, Free

Sunday 10th September

Club Cuba!, Favela, Latin rhythms, 9pm-late, Free Club Priory: Retox Rooms, Blanket, RnB with DJ Richard Levinson, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3) Cold Night Song, The Goat, Guests & DJs play acoustic gems, 8pm-late, Free Disco Badger, Bamboo, Classic house music all night long from Dominic Martin, other boogie from Kash & Max, 10pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric Junk, The Buff Club, Jazz & funk, with Marky Mark featuring live percussion by Duffy, 11pm-3am, £3, free with matric Optimo, The Sub Club, JD Twitch & Wilkes will play pretty much anything and mix it well, 11pm3am, £6 (£5) Sound Sundays, The Arches Bar, Manhattan Project (Death Disco), 10pm-2am, Free Spank, The Cathouse, Rock, punk & dance, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 1am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Neil Wyper playing new & old rock & electronica, 9pm-late, Free

Monday 11th September

Top 5 Films The Wicker Man - Hollywood remakes what may the best British horror of all time. Fingers crossed. (Sep 1st) World Trade Center - Controversial? Oliver Stone? You betcha. (Sep 29th) Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Ron Burgundy on wheels. (Sep 15th) Crank - Jason Statham has poison in his blood and vengeance in his heart. Oh yes. (Sep 1st) The Children of Men - Clive Owen stars in Alfonso Cuarón’s sci-fi thriller. (Sep 22nd)

ON THE WEB A Scanner Darkly - The most faithful adaptation yet of Philip K. Dick’s work. (OUT NOW) John Tucker Must Die - Derivative teen rom-com. (OUT NOW) Little Man - Trust us, it won’t be good. Review online from Sept 1st. The Wicker Man - We’re still hoping this will be good. Review online from September 1st. A Gore-y Shocker: Read all about Al Gore’s eco-doc, ‘An Inconvenient Truth’.

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September 06

“Ame-ri-ca, FUCK YEAH!”

s the film ‘World Trade Center’ comes to British cinemas, its director Oliver Stone has again been forced to defend the making of his newest blockbuster at the London premiere. While the debate reignites, will Stone have done enough to draw a crowd and, ultimately, will they be pleased with what is on offer? The film, based on a true story, is the tale of two New York Port Authority policemen and their frantic, desperate struggle to survive the dest r uction of the fa mous A mer ica n skyscrapers. It begins with the start of a new day, following the two lead characters, John McLoughlin, played by Nicolas Cage and Will Jimeno, played, opinions say expertly, by Michael Peña of ‘Crash’ fame. On the seemingly normal New York morning they head to work leaving the warmth and safety of their homes, oblivious to the chaos that is about to ensue. It tells a subjective tale of the day through their eyes and the eyes of their families waiting at home as the events unfold. As the building starts to implode, Stone cuts between the families and the officers as they run for their lives, and we are given an insight into their experiences across a full day and night. We have a close up and at times claustrophobic view as they struggle to survive, trapped in a man made hell under tons of Twin Tower rubble. The big budget no doubt creates impressive moments of terror but it is perhaps this big

movie treatment that most incites the critics. In true Hollywood style, the film dramatises the event complete with computer-generated effects, big showbiz names, dramatic voiceovers and slow motion shots all set to a predictably sentimental score. One can’t help but think that the truth couldn’t be made any more dramatic, but the emotive screening does everything it can to make it all the more harrowing. While Stone has handled the topic with a respectful and sober semi documentary style, one can never quite shake the feeling that Hollywood, despite its apparently gentle touch, is filling its coffers too soon after the event, on the back of a disaster that affected so many so deeply.

doesn’t have the fizz or controversial spirit we have become used to in his films (think ‘JFK’, ‘Nixon’ and ‘Any Given Sunday’). Most would have expected Stone to lace his take with conspiratorial twists but instead he insists his focus was solely on the human element of survival in the most extraordinary and chaotic scenarios. He says, “I wanted to do what I did in ‘Platoon’, to use realism to honor the people who were there at ground zero that day.” In the face of the doubts aroused by the mere making of the film, perhaps Stone and Paramount knew this was the only angle they as industry giants could have taken without causing landslide American unpopularity and box office boycott.

Vanessa Lawrence, a Scottish born artist, was in one of the towers on that day, and she wasn’t sure how she felt about the making of this movie. Perhaps indicating that the controversy of cinematic timing and motive is a very real issue even here across the Atlantic, she says, “Part of me is curious to see how they have done this film, but watching the trailer with the typical voiceovers leaves me feeling sick to my stomach. The thought of exploiting the event makes me angry and it raises the question of where the proceeds go to? Would I go and see it? Maybe.”

Stone’s unexpectedly conventional take on that fateful day results in 125 minutes of well made but disturbing viewing that has much of mainstream America praising his efforts at patriotism. Yet others remain unconvinced that this movie highlights the silver lining of a very dark cloud on the American skyline but instead believe that the exploitation does nothing more than line the pockets of these Goliaths of the silver screen.

If Oliver Stone had to make this movie, despite the sentiment and debate that rages around it, perhaps his handling of the subject was the best that he could have mustered. It certainly

DIR : OLIVER STONE STARS : NICOLAS CAGE, MICHAEL PEÑA, MARIA B ELLO RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 29 TH CERT : TBC WWW.WTCMOVIE.COM

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Tuesday 12th September

12 Hour Tuesdays, SSU, Chart music & live comedy, 3pm-3am, £2, free b4 3pm Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc All Star, Bamboo, Andy Wilson plays funk with DJ Kash on the hip pop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Folk It!, The Mixing Rooms, Up & coming folk musician session, From 8pm, Free Funky Luv, Play, Driving vocal house, 10pm-3am, £5, £3 NUS Inflatable Fun, The Garage, Naughty Nicola with inflatables & groovy tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP Kaleidoscope Live, ABC2, Old school rock & roll, soul, funk, from the 1960’s-1980’s plus Sept Blitzhoney & Daco Sepali live, 10pm-3am, £3, free with matric. After 12am Killer Kitsch, The Buff Club, Electroclash & that, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rock Karaoke, The Cathouse, Karaoke to rock, Free b4 12am T.I.T., Karbon, Lisa Littlewood & Graeme Ferguson, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

Wednesday 13th September

Mjam Salsa, Liptons, Salsa classes from 8pm with Chris Traynor, free club from 10.15pm, 8pm12am, Free New Flesh, Fury Murry’s, Rock, metal, punk, rap, industrial & alternative music, 10pm-3am, £4, £2 from 10pm-11pm, £1 with flyer/after 11pm Scottish Drum & Bass, The Liquid Lounge, Weekly session, 10.30pm-late, £2 Tongue In Cheek, Bamboo, Lounge, RnB & indie, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with matric Whatever, The Garage, Andy & Brian, chart music, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free +1 b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free

Thursday 14th September

*.*, The Buff Club, Rock’n’roll & northern soul, 11pm-3am, £3 Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc Babaza, BeLo, Hip hop with the funk, 10pm-3am, £6, free b4 11pm Chix On Dex, Chinawhite, Rock, funkpunk & house all mixed by lovely ladies, 10pm-3am, £4, free b4 11pm Cigarettes & F**k All, The Butterfly & The Pig, Craig McGee plays indie & rock ‘n’ roll with Pete & The Pirates, 9pm-late, Free Club Olum, Bloc, Featuring Some Young Pedro, 9pm-3am, Free Freakmoves, Glasgow School of Art, Fresh hip hop & funk cuts from the Freakmenoovers DJs, Record Playerz in the bar, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Freakscene, Polar Bar (ABC), Indie classics with John, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. The Funky Precedent, Saint Jude’s, Hip hop, funk, soul & motown with D_Fade, Duncan Harvey & Boom Monk Ben, 8pm-late, Free Homebrew, The Sub Club, Hip hop to nasty electro via the rest with Tiff Peaches, Provinylist Karim Ill Technique & Groundskeeper GC, 11pm3am, £3, £2 matric. card Lollipop, GUU, Pop, RnB & Indie, 10pm-2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm On Demand, The Shed, DJ Euan takes requests by text message at this interactive club night, 10.30pm-3am, £3 Plastic Funk, Bamboo, Mark Robb, Tania & friends play funk, soul & rock n roll, 10.30pm5am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Pump Up The Jam, SSU, Old school cheese, live bands & funky house, £2 Radiomagnetic, Gazelle, Funk, soul & latin grooves with Radiomagnetic DJs, From 8pm, Free Record Playerz, The Vic Bar, Hi-Fi Sean & Hushpuppy play disco electro, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rubbermensch, ABC2, A night for indie lovers, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Skint, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Billy with metal hip hop & rock, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with PIYP The Thursday Club, The Garage, Gerry Lyons & Brian playing chart anthems, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, CJ plays grunge & new rock, 9pm-late, Free

Friday 15th September

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in association with with Rennie Pilgrim, DJ Vadim, Mr. Thing & more, 10pm-3am, £8 (£6) Nein Inch Males, Hetherington Research Club, Industrial, minimal, euro, electro, punk & techno, 9pm-2am, £2 NOJ, Polar Bar (ABC), No Music Policy, 11pm3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Old School, The Buff Club, Old school tunes with Gordie & Jack, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Rectify, Soundhaus, Bangin tech-house with 13 DJs, 11pm-4am, £tbc Red & Gold Room, Arta, Soul musak, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Rocket, Bamboo, House music from Geoff M, hip hop & lounge from Junior Campos & Max, 9pm-3am, £6 (£4), free b4 10.30pm/12.30am with matric Sound Museum, Brel, DJ Hushpuppy (Art School) & Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) dig out some retro soul, 9pm-1am, Free Stereodog, Chinawhite, Mr. Livewire & Gary Curley play house, 10pm-3am, £8 (£5) TFI Friday, SSU, DJ Phil, 4pm-3am, £2 after 5pm, free 4 students Turbo-Fun, The Vic Bar, Rotation of residents playing trendy as fuck tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£4/£3 art students) Vandal, Liquid Lounge, House sessions with residents Mash & Gianni, 10pm-3am, £5 Vice, The Cathouse - Level 2, Indie rock party with Martin Bate (Xfm), 11pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30pm with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Tam Coyle plays vintage rock & indie, From 5pm, Free The Goat, Robbie Rolex & The Radio Magnetic Soundsystem on Weekly Rotation, 8pm-late, Free Cube Fridays, Urban tunes from Clyde 1’a George Bowie, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3)

Saturday 16th September

ABC Saturdays, ABC1, Gerry Lyons plays soul, punk, rock & indie dance, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. ABC Saturdays, ABC2, David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch) plays electro, house & pop, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Audio, Bloc, House, techno & electro from DJ Aiden, 9pm-3am, Free Beautiful Soup, Bloc, Twit hop a be bop, electro flop le mock rock, 10pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Chi-town Baby, The Brunswick Hotel, Jackin’ house with Fraidso, Craig Hamilton, Chris Mac & Esteban Carracas, 9pm-2am, £6 Club NME, Glasgow School of Art, Divine in the bar, 11pm-3am, £7 (£6) Death Disco, The Arches, Justice (Edbanger), Pedro Winter, Mingo-Go & more, 11pm-3am, £10 Dirty Recordz, GUU, Paul N’Jie (Beat 106) plays current tunes, open decks downstairs, 10pm2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm Divine!, The Vic Bar, Mr. Divine & Hushpuppy bring you northern soul, funk, ska & mod tunes, 11pm-3am, £6 (£5) Groovejet, Mas, Weekly house & RnB mix, 11pm3am, £7 (£5) Hip Drop, Brel, Funk, soul, electro & disco from Robbie Rolex & Nel, 9pm-1am, Free Home Cookin’, BeLo, Urban music showcase, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Homegrown, Bamboo, Stevie Sole Middleton, Domenic Martin & Scottie B play house and smooth RnB, jazz & funk, 9pm-3am, £8 (£6), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric I Love The Garage, The Garage, Classics, 10.30pm-3am, £7 (£5), £6 (£4) b4 12am Iller Hip Hop Session, The Mixing Rooms, In association with Scottish Hip Hop Network, From 8pm, Free Karbon Saturdays, Karbon, Kev McFarlane, Stephen Lee, Woody play house & hip hop classics, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Monox, Soundhaus, Quality techno with The Flying Lurinskys & Dexorcist, 11pm-5am, £tbc Nu-school, The Buff Club, Fresh northern soul, jazz & funk featuring live percussion, classics downstairs, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Open Dex, Deep 6 (GUU), Bring your vinyl/CDs if you think you can do better, 9pm-1am, £1, £2 non-members Subculture, The Sub Club, Chicago, Detroit, Glasgow, the deepest house & techno with your hosts Harri & Domenic, 11pm-3am, £10 Voodoo, The Cathouse, Under-18 club with metal, emo & punk, 5pm-9pm, £6 (£3) The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free The Cathouse, Barry & Andy with all things rock, 10.30pm-3am, £6 (£5), free b4 12am with PIYP Chinawhite, DJ Naeem playing main room RnB & classics, Mirrirbaw playing dunky house in the Mao room, 10pm-3am, £10

The Goat, Paul Needles, 8pm-late, Free MacSorleys, Jazz band downstairs, Paul Cawley & Karim The Pro-Vinylist upstairs, 9pm-late, Free Republic Bier Halle, Leftfield music & pizzas, 9pm-12am, Free

Sunday 17th September

Monday 18th September

Tuesday 19th September

12 Hour Tuesdays, SSU, Chart music & live comedy, 3pm-3am, £2, free b4 3pm Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc All Star, Bamboo, Andy Wilson plays funk with DJ Kash on the hip pop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Disco Box, Glasgow School of Art, Electro, indie & disco punk with The Cinematics & guest DJ, 10pm-3am, £6 (£4) Folk It!, The Mixing Rooms, Up & coming folk musician session, From 8pm, Free Funky Luv, Play, Driving vocal house, 10pm-3am, £5, £3 NUS Inflatable Fun, The Garage, Naughty Nicola with inflatables & groovy tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP Kaleidoscope Live, ABC2, Old school rock & roll, soul, funk, from the 1960’s-1980’s, 10pm-3am, £3, free with matric. After 12am Killer Kitsch, The Buff Club, Electroclash & that, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rock Karaoke, The Cathouse, Karaoke to rock, Free b4 12am T.I.T., Karbon, Lisa Littlewood & Graeme Ferguson, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

Wednesday 20th September

Deliverance, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Dec with alternative music, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12am with PIYP Eletricat Dance Group, RSAMD, Brazilian Street Dance classes, 6pm-7pm, £4 (£3.50), £3 RSAMD Gossip, SSU, Gay/mixed night with DJ Ricci, 8pm-late, Free Joints & Jams, Cube, The Longest running RnB night in Glasgow, 11pm-3am, £3 (£2) Mjam Salsa, Liptons, Salsa classes from 8pm with Chris Traynor, free club from 10.15pm, 8pm12am, Free New Flesh, Fury Murry’s, Rock, metal, punk, rap, industrial & alternative music, 10pm-3am, £4, £2 from 10pm-11pm, £1 with flyer/after 11pm Scottish Drum & Bass, The Liquid Lounge, Weekly session, 10.30pm-late, £2 Tongue In Cheek, Bamboo, Lounge, RnB & indie, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with matric Whatever, The Garage, Andy & Brian, chart music, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free +1 b4 12am with PIYP White Heat, Glasgow School of Art, DJs Matty, Olly & Beako with guests Neils Children & Headless, 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free

Thursday 21st September

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ABC Fridays, ABC1, Genre mash-up from Euan Neilson, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Animal Farm, Bloc, House, techno & electro from Turtle & Quaill, 10pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Ballbreaker, The Cathouse, Barry & Billy with rock & metal, 10.30pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30am with PIYP Boogie Down, Bluu, The groove-merchant Stewart Reid plays a jazz, disco & house sound, 10pm-3am, £5, free b4 11pm Brown Baggin’ It, The Garage, Retro, britpop, alternative, chill, RnB & soul, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with PIYP Chew The Fat!, The Sub Club, Special Welsh breaks/house guests Hybrid with Paul ‘Trouble’ Arnold & Bradley C, 11pm-3am, £10 (£6) ComputeLove, The Mixing Rooms, Electronic sounds, From 8pm, Free Cotton Cake/Pressure, The Arches, Cotton Cake presents Yousef, Digitalism, Mehdi, Jamie Young & Anima DJ, Pressure presents Sven Vath & Slam - techno and that, 11pm-3am, £14 Electroball, Karbon, 80’s, nu-wave, rock & punk, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Fluid, Mas, Funky house from Lisa Littlewood, 11pm-3am, £5 Freakmenoovers, Rust Bar, Early doors serving of hip hop, funk, RnB & soul, 9pm-12am, Free Freakmenoovers, Blanket, Fresh hip hop & funk cuts from the Freakmenoovers DJs, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4) Goodfoot, The Riverside Club, Soul, funk & Motown grooves, 12am-3am, £5 NOJ, Polar Bar (ABC), No Music Policy, 11pm3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Old School, The Buff Club, Old school tunes with Gordie & Jack, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Pinup, The Woodside Social Club, With bands The Big Hand & Apple Scruffs, plus badges, 9pm2am, £6 Red & Gold Room, Arta, Soul musak, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Rocket, Bamboo, Defected in the house party with guest Andy Daniell - house, 9pm-5am, £8 (£6) Sound Museum, Brel, DJ Hushpuppy (Art School) & Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) dig out some retro soul, 9pm-1am, Free Stereodog, Chinawhite, Mr. Livewire & Gary Curley play house, 10pm-3am, £8 (£5) Tipsy, Club Silver, RnB & ting wiv MTV The Lick’s Dodge & Hanif, 10pm-3am, £6 (£4) TFI Friday, SSU, DJ Phil, 4pm-3am, £2 after 5pm, free 4 students Turbo-Fun, The Vic Bar, Rotation of residents playing trendy as fuck tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£4/£3 art students) Twisted & Brainfire, Archaos, UK Hardcore, Gabber, Techno & Commercial Dance, 9pm3am, £12 Vandal, Liquid Lounge, House sessions with residents Mash & Gianni, 10pm-3am, £5 Vice, The Cathouse - Level 2, Indie rock party with Martin Bate (Xfm), 11pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30pm with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Tam Coyle plays vintage rock & indie, From 5pm, Free The Goat, Robbie Rolex & The Radio Magnetic Soundsystem on Weekly Rotation, 8pm-late, Free Cube Fridays, Urban tunes from Clyde 1’a George Bowie, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3)

Saturday 2nd September

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Homegrown, Bamboo, Stevie Sole Middleton, Domenic Martin & Scottie B play house and smooth RnB, jazz & funk, 9pm-3am, £8 (£6), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric I Love The Garage, The Garage, Classics, 10.30pm-3am, £7 (£5), £6 (£4) b4 12am Indian Summer, Victoria Park, www. indiansummerglasgow.com, £60 weekend Karbon Saturdays, Karbon, Kev McFarlane, Stephen Lee, Woody play house & hip hop classics, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Nu-school, The Buff Club, Fresh northern soul, jazz & funk featuring live percussion, classics downstairs, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Off the Record, Soundhaus, Techno & electro with Siren, Sean Kerwin (live), Ronin, Jon Martin & Carbon Music DJs in the bar, 11pm-4am, £tbc Open Dex, Deep 6 (GUU), Bring your vinyl/CDs if you think you can do better, 9pm-1am, £1, £2 non-members Revolution, The Vault, 11 DJs spanning trance, house & electro, 10pm-3am, £8 Subculture, The Sub Club, Chicago, Detroit, Glasgow, the deepest house & techno with your hosts Harri & Domenic, 11pm-3am, £10 Traxx, The Admiral, Techno, house & leftfield disco, 10.30pm-2.30pm, £tbc Voodoo, The Cathouse, Under-18 club with metal, emo & punk, 5pm-9pm, £6 (£3) The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free The Cathouse, Barry & Andy with all things rock, 10.30pm-3am, £6 (£5), free b4 12am with PIYP Chinawhite, DJ Naeem playing main room RnB & classics, Mirrirbaw playing dunky house in the Mao room, 10pm-3am, £10 The Goat, Paul Needles, 8pm-late, Free MacSorleys, Jazz band downstairs, Paul Cawley & Karim The Pro-Vinylist upstairs, 9pm-late, Free Republic Bier Halle, Leftfield music & pizzas, 9pm-12am, Free

Sunday 3rd September

Club Cuba!, Favela, Latin rhythms, 9pm-late, Free Club Priory: Retox Rooms, Blanket, RnB with DJ Richard Levinson, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3) Cold Night Song, The Goat, Guests & DJs play acoustic gems, 8pm-late, Free Disco Badger, Bamboo, Classic house music all night long from Dominic Martin, other boogie from Kash & Max, 10pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric Ecletech, Liquid Lounge, Jackin’ music with Ufreak residents, £tbc Indian Summer, Victoria Park, www. indiansummerglasgow.com, £60 weekend Junk, The Buff Club, Jazz & funk, with Marky Mark featuring live percussion by Duffy, 11pm-3am, £3, free with matric Optimo, The Sub Club, JD Twitch & Wilkes will play pretty much anything and mix it well, 11pm3am, £6 (£5) Sound Sundays, The Arches Bar, Manhattan Project (Death Disco), 10pm-2am, Free Spank, The Cathouse, Rock, punk & dance, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 1am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Neil Wyper playing new & old rock & electronica, 9pm-late, Free

Monday 4th September

Tuesday 5th September

12 Hour Tuesdays, SSU, Chart music & live comedy, 3pm-3am, £2, free b4 3pm Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc All Star, Bamboo, Andy Wilson plays funk with DJ Kash on the hip pop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Folk It!, The Mixing Rooms, Up & coming folk musician session, From 8pm, Free Funky Luv, Play, Driving vocal house, 10pm-3am, £5, £3 NUS Inflatable Fun, The Garage, Naughty Nicola with inflatables & groovy tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP Kaleidoscope Live, ABC2, Old school rock & roll, soul, funk, from the 1960’s-1980’s plus The Low Miffs & Information Control, 10pm-3am, £3, free with matric. After 12am Killer Kitsch, The Buff Club, DJs Cass & Mangan with electro of allsorts, soul & disco downstairs,

in association with 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) Rock Karaoke, The Cathouse, Karaoke to rock, Free b4 12am T.I.T., Karbon, Lisa Littlewood & Graeme Ferguson, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

Wednesday 6th September

Deliverance, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Dec with alternative music, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12am with PIYP Eletricat Dance Group, RSAMD, Brazilian Street Dance classes, 6pm-7pm, £4 (£3.50), £3 RSAMD Gossip, SSU, Gay/mixed night with DJ Ricci, 8pmlate, Free Joints & Jams, Cube, The Longest running RnB night in Glasgow, 11pm-3am, £3 (£2) Mjam Salsa, Liptons, Salsa classes from 8pm with Chris Traynor, free club from 10.15pm, 8pm-12am, Free New Flesh, Fury Murry’s, Rock, metal, punk, rap, industrial & alternative music, 10pm-3am, £4, £2 from 10pm-11pm, £1 with flyer/after 11pm Scottish Drum & Bass, The Liquid Lounge, Weekly session, 10.30pm-late, £2 Tongue In Cheek, Bamboo, Lounge, RnB & indie, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with matric Whatever, The Garage, Andy & Brian, chart music, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free +1 b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free

Thursday 7th September

*.*, The Buff Club, Rock’n’roll & northern soul, 11pm-3am, £3 Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc Babaza, BeLo, Hip hop with the funk, 10pm-3am, £6, free b4 11pm Chix On Dex, Chinawhite, Rock, funkpunk & house all mixed by lovely ladies, 10pm-3am, £4, free b4 11pm Cigarettes & F**k All, The Butterfly & The Pig, Craig McGee plays indie & rock ‘n’ roll, 9pmlate, Free Club Olum, Bloc, Featuring the Low Miffs, 9pm3am, Free Ctrl+Alt+Del, MacSorleys, Electro & rock from the CTRL DJs Kerin & William, plus special guests Stinky Munchkins & The Niallist, £tbc Freakmoves, Glasgow School of Art, Fresh hip hop & funk cuts from the Freakmenoovers DJs, Record Playerz in the bar, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Freakscene, Polar Bar (ABC), Indie classics with John, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. The Funky Precedent, Saint Jude’s, Hip hop, funk, soul & motown with D_Fade, Duncan Harvey & Boom Monk Ben, 8pm-late, Free Homebrew, The Sub Club, Hip hop to nasty electro via the rest with Tiff Peaches, Provinylist Karim Ill Technique & Groundskeeper GC, 11pm3am, £3, £2 matric. card Lollipop, GUU, Pop, RnB & Indie, 10pm-2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm On Demand, The Shed, DJ Euan takes requests by text message at this interactive club night, 10.30pm-3am, £3 Plastic Funk, Bamboo, Mark Robb, Tania & friends play funk, soul & rock n roll, 10.30pm5am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Pump Up The Jam, SSU, Old school cheese, live bands & funky house, £2 Radiomagnetic, Gazelle, Funk, soul & latin grooves with Radiomagnetic DJs, From 8pm, Free Record Playerz, The Vic Bar, Hi-Fi Sean & Hushpuppy play disco electro, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rubbermensch, ABC2, A night for indie lovers, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Skint, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Billy with metal hip hop & rock, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with PIYP The Thursday Club, The Garage, Gerry Lyons & Brian playing chart anthems, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, CJ plays grunge & new rock, 9pm-late, Free

Friday 8th September

ABC Fridays, ABC1, Genre mash-up from Euan Neilson, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Ballbreaker, The Cathouse, Barry & Billy with rock & metal, 10.30pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30am with PIYP The Basement, Soundhaus, House, hard trance & techno, 11pm-4am, £6 (£5) Blitzkreig Bop, The Arches, Velvet Underwear live & more, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4) Boogie Down, Bluu, The groove-merchant Stewart Reid plays a jazz, disco & house sound,

10pm-3am, £5, free b4 11pm Brown Baggin’ It, The Garage, Retro, britpop, alternative, chill, RnB & soul, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with PIYP ComputeLove, The Mixing Rooms, Electronic sounds, From 8pm, Free Das Boot, Bloc, New night, 10pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Digital Reggae, Woodside Social Club, Bleeps, Blips & 8-bit Bass, 9pm-2am, £5, £3 b4 10pm Electroball, Karbon, 80’s, nu-wave, rock & punk, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Fluid, Mas, Funky house from Lisa Littlewood, 11pm-3am, £5 Freakmenoovers, Rust Bar, Early doors serving of hip hop, funk, RnB & soul, 9pm-12am, Free Freakmenoovers, Blanket, Fresh hip hop & funk cuts from the Freakmenoovers DJs, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4) NOJ, Polar Bar (ABC), No Music Policy, 11pm3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Numbers, Glasgow School of Art, Dabrye (Ghostly International) live with MC Kadence, 10pm-3am, £10 Old School, The Buff Club, Old school tunes with Gordie & Jack, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Red & Gold Room, Arta, Soul musak, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Return To Mono, The Sub Club, The Hacker & Percy X - electro, 11pm-3am, £10 (£8) Rocket, Bamboo, House music from Geoff M, hip hop & lounge from Junior Campos & Max, 9pm-3am, £6 (£4), free b4 10.30pm/12.30am with matric Sound Museum, Brel, DJ Hushpuppy (Art School) & Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) dig out some retro soul, 9pm-1am, Free Stereodog, Chinawhite, Mr. Livewire & Gary Curley play house, 10pm-3am, £8 (£5) TFI Friday, SSU, DJ Phil, 4pm-3am, £2 after 5pm, free 4 students Tongue N Groove, The Hold (basement of Admiral Bar), 30hZ (Vertical Sound/Lot 49) live with Glasgow’s nastiest breakbeat crew, 11pm3am, £5 Vandal, Liquid Lounge, House sessions with residents Mash & Gianni, 10pm-3am, £5 Vice, The Cathouse - Level 2, Indie rock party with Martin Bate (Xfm), 11pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30pm with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Tam Coyle plays vintage rock & indie, From 5pm, Free The Goat, Robbie Rolex & The Radio Magnetic Soundsystem on Weekly Rotation, 8pm-late, Free Cube Fridays, Urban tunes from Clyde 1’a George Bowie, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3)

Saturday 9th September

ABC Saturdays, ABC1, Gerry Lyons plays soul, punk, rock & indie dance, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. ABC Saturdays, ABC2, David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch) plays electro, house & pop, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. 24 Hour Party Pinups, The Arches, Factory Records Tony Wilson with Digital (New Order/Joy Division tribute band), 10pm-3am, £10 Audio, Bloc, House, techno & electro from DJ Aiden, 9pm-3am, Free Club NME, Glasgow School of Art, Divine in the bar, 11pm-3am, £7 (£6) Dirty Recordz, GUU, Paul N’Jie (Beat 106) plays current tunes, open decks downstairs, 10pm2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm Divine!, The Vic Bar, Mr. Divine & Hushpuppy bring you northern soul, funk, ska & mod tunes, 11pm-3am, £6 (£5) Down The Front, The Mixing Rooms, Paul (Deportivo Street Team) & Craig (Down The Tiny Steps), From 8pm, Free Emergency, The Universal, Eclectic disco with special guest Gerard (Tangent) & residents Andrew Back & James Pole, 11pm-3am, £5 Get A Room Part 2, The Brunswick Hotel, Fundraising event with a huge selection of music, £20 Groovejet, Mas, Weekly house & RnB mix, 11pm3am, £7 (£5) Hip Drop, Brel, Funk, soul, electro & disco from Robbie Rolex & Nel, 9pm-1am, Free Home Cookin’, BeLo, Urban music showcase, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Homegrown, Bamboo, Stevie Sole Middleton, Domenic Martin & Scottie B play house and smooth RnB, jazz & funk, 9pm-3am, £8 (£6), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric I Love The Garage, The Garage, Classics, 10.30pm-3am, £7 (£5), £6 (£4) b4 12am Inner City Acid, Soundhaus, Techno/house night with guests Ali Wells & DNCN, with electro in room 2, 11pm-4am, £8 (£7) Karbon Saturdays, Karbon, Kev McFarlane, Stephen Lee, Woody play house & hip hop classics, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

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SPOTLIGHT

Laura Linney

by Alec McLeod

HER SUCCESS WAS A LONG TIME IN COMING.

The Weaker Man T

he original ‘Wicker Man’ was a f lop when it f i rst ca me out . Released in cinemas in 1973 to little fanfare and signif icantly cut from director Robin Hardy’s intended version, it was only in later years that it began to gain a following on video, encouraged by Christopher Lee’s comments that it contained his greatest screen

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He is largely known as a writer-director who is able to pin down the cruel ways in which men and women treat each other, with unflinching accuracy. Much like David Mamet (clearly an inspiration), his films are investigations into the lines of power between people. But whereas Mamet tends to dwell on language as the tool his characters u s e, L a But e is interested more in s ex. Th i s i s most clearly exemplified in his f ilms ‘In The Company Of Men’ and ‘The Shape Of Things’, and the original ‘Wicker Man’. With its ritualised sex and phallo-centric society, it is ripe with potential for similar investigation. The big difference here is that where his previous films were small personal projects (the budget for ‘Company Of Men’ was $25,000!), this one is a major Warner Bros picture with a $40m price tag. In other words, he may not have had quite so much creative freedom. Though there are some scenes lifted directly from the original this version seems to have more generic horror overtones than one would hope. Killer bees and a demonic child feature quite prominently in the promotion of this new film; perhaps less layered subtlety than the original then?

OH WICKER MAN, WHERE IS YOUR STING? LOOKS LIKE THIS REMAKE IS A BIT OF A COP-OUT.

hen it is said of a Hollywood actress that she deserves all she gets, it’s usually a slur relating to some gossipinduced fall from grace, but in Laura Linney’s case, it’s her success that was a long time in coming. Having majored in Theatre at Rhode Island’s Brown University back in 1986, she then went on to the Juilliard School to study acting. Theatre roles in New York followed, and it was in 1992 that she got her first film role, in ‘Lorenzo’s Oil’. A decent, performance-led film starring Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte, it gave a solid foundation to the work that would follow, even if it hasn’t all been good since; her first starring role was in ‘Congo’ playing alongside a talking gorilla, but it did show she could handle a lead part in a big movie. The film that was to prove this conclusively was ‘The Truman Show’, in which she played an actress forced to live her part as wife to the drama’s unwitting star. The film cleverly side-stepped Truman’s obsessive relationship with his true love, instead focusing on the far more interesting dynamic of the faux-happily married couple, with

Linney showing us how Wilma Flintstone must have really felt. Her strained smile as she shoehorned a product placement for macaroni into a family argument was one of the film’s finest moments. Her ded icated work eth ic showed th rough again when she took a mere $10,000 fee to star in ‘You Can Count on Me’, which paid off with an Oscar nomination in 2001. A second, for the little-seen ‘Kinsey’ in 2005 established her as a respected actress whose performances were being monitored by the right people, though her next, in ‘The Squid & the Whale’, was perhaps more deserving. Documenting the messy divorce of an academic couple with young kids, it echoed her own experiences; her playwright father left home when she was in infancy. This month sees her in the British-made ‘Driving Lessons’, where she plays mother to Harry Potter’s best mate Rupert Grint, who starts a bizarre relationship with Julie Walters’ retired actress. It should be an interesting film to watch - chances are that if it weren’t, she wouldn’t be in it.

performance. Now it stands as a genuine British cult classic ; a disturbing a nd hau nt i ng f i l m w it h a per fe c t ly sust a i ned at mos phere of d read, a nd hugely evocative of its period, from the soundtrack to the screenplay. It’s a film that seemed, until recently, untouchable. W hy wou ld a nyone wa nt t o rema ke it , a nd why wou ld a nyone let t hem ? Step forward Neil LaBute, director of the allnew ‘Wicker Man’, which is hitting cinemas worldwide right about now. At Comic-Con 06 LaBute said, “We’re taking [the original] story and making it completely new. We’ve changed the island from a patriarchal society to a matriarchal society; the females are the workers, while the males are the drones.” The original film saw Edward Woodward’s devout Ch ristian policeman, Sgt. How ie, facing off against Christopher Lee’s terrifying pagan leader Lord Summerisle, on the remote Hebridean island of the same name. Anyone who’s seen the DVD cover will realise that things don’t turn out too happily for Howie (burnt copper, anyone?) but, more than just a straightforward horror, this was a film that explored notions of faith and doubt, sex and temptation as well as downright scary giant burning effigies. The re-creation of a patriarchal society, as LaBute mentions, was both chilling and fascinating. But modern popcorn-guzzling audiences would probably find it all a bit silly and irrelevant - it had singing too, you know. The fact that LaBute has decided to turn the tables, sex-wise, is perhaps a pointer to why this film interests him, and also helps to draw a clearer line from his previous films to this one.

So despite the potential to be interesting, it’s likely that this remake will go for the quick thrill rather than anything deeper, especially since Nicolas Cage, a man not known for his subtle performances, plays the lead. The fact that it’s been rated 12A is surely an indicator of this; it’s the rating of choice for movies that want the biggest audience, not films like the original ‘Wicker Man’ that seriously tackle adult themes. Looks like we may have to stick with the f irst version - or more precisely, if you’re disappointed by this new version go and check out the original. It’s much better.

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DIR : NEIL L ABUTE STARS : NICOLAS CAGE, ELLEN BURSTYN RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 1ST CERT : 12A

Right At Your Door

by Caroline Hurley

irst time writer and director Chris Gorak is causing waves in Tinseltown with his dichotomous debut; an independent disaster movie. ‘Right At your Door’ follows a Los Angeles couple caught up in the aftermath of an apparent terrorist attack. As airborne toxins settle over the city, our everyman protagonist Brad is forced to quarantine himself in his home, with his wife marooned outside. So far, so Spielbergian. But what does the film’s independent genesis add to a typically mainstream set up? Well first off the budget excludes distractions of CGI grandstanding and a familiar face in the lead, allowing the film to focus on the psychological fall-out of such an incident. As with ‘United 93’ the modern approach to this subject matter asks the audience to consider how they would behave in such a

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situation, as opposed to objectively observing Steve McQueen saving the day. Gorak, a former production designer, can be expected to lend an eye for detail amidst scenes of panic and build atmosphere as well as tension. With critics already praising strong performances from the two leads and assuring viewers of all the “nailbiting”, “rollicking” and “edge-of-your-seat” action you would expect from a blockbuster, aud iences should welcome a n a lter native comment on our current climate of fear.

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“I don’t want to wear the bunny suit! You can’t make me.”

September 06

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SNAKES ON A PLANE

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This is the best movie out at the cinema just now, comparable in its lovable awfulness to classics of the genre like ‘Escape From LA’ or ‘Big Trouble In Little China’. Director David R. Ellis has produced something that sits in that awkward place between being terrible on purpose and quite a decent action/thriller. The story zings along at a good pace, with a multitude of disasters and twists making it surprisingly palatable and while there are several hilariously stupid moments (look out for the ‘snake expert’), the plot would crumble

under analysis from a four year old, which isn’t the main problem. Midway though the film, after the onset of snakes, everything settles down for too long, followed by a slightly underwhelming ending and what may possibly the worst film-associated music video ever. While the snakes, to their credit, try to bite as many Americans in inappropriate places as possible, for this film to become a classic it just needed more of them. Maybe that will be remedied by the sequel, ‘Penguins on a P&O ferry’. (Xavier Toby)

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DIR : HANS HORN STARS : S USAN MAY PRATT, RICHARD S PEIGHT JR, NIKLAUS L ANGE RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 1ST CERT : 15

It was always better to let granddad have the van to himself when they’d had Mexican.

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE It ’s easy to see why this cracking black comedy, which takes a skewed view of the American dream, was a Sundance smash, reportedly selling for $10 million within two h o u r s of s c re e n i n g. I t fo l l ow s a h i g h l y dysfunctional family on a cros s - countr y road trip to the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant with their dumpy daughter. Along with irritating, motivational speaker dad (the excellent Kinnear) are a fraught mother

(Colette), a gay uncle (Steve Carrell) and a heroin-snorting granddad (the superb Alan Arkin). The comedy is dark, awkward and painfully familiar, but always counterbalanced with just enough sentimentality to keep the unit moving. Faris and Dayton have moulded a comedy that shares Wes Anderson’s acute satirical and observational ability without the emotional autism. [Colan Mehaffey]

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DIR : JONATHAN DAYTON, VALERIE FARIS STARS : GREG KINNEAR, TONI COLLETTE, ALAN ARKIN RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 8TH CERT : 15

Kevin Smith’s long awaited return to “Counter Culture” is ostensibly an update on the lives of our immortalised comic book protagonists Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson). With adulthood finally encroaching, their transition over to the land of the elders depends on factors such as a foreboding fiancé, an attractive boss (Rosario Dawson) and a date with a donkey. It’s clear from the off that the Clerks are in for a rough ride. Growing older with the original’s fans, Smith makes it admirably clear that he’s not too concerned about appealing to a new generation here. He has his niche and those already inducted into the View Askew Universe will do. A triumph of sorts then, but much like an adviceless Silent Bob at one pivotal stage of the movie when he’d normally pitch in, Smith has little new to say to advance beyond the existential crisis of ‘Garden State’. [Dave Kerr]

Six friends (three male, three female), all improbably attractive and one-dimensional as paper, head out to sea on a yacht. When a practical joke turns sour they find themselves in the water, with no way of getting back on deck. In a world full of remakes, homages, and blatant rip-offs, here’s a novel idea – take a really successful film about man Vs shark (‘Open Water’) and rejig it by getting rid of the sharks. ‘Adrift’ is gruelling, infuriating and improbable. You’ll feel sorry for the actors, all prune skinned from being immersed all day long, but not as sorry as you will feel for yourself. The protagonists are all potential Darwin Award winners, and we never get to know them well enough to feel sorry for them. Frankly, I was hoping a shark would come and eat them. [Michelle Thomas]

SEVERANCE

THE SENTINEL

DIR : CHRISTOPHER S MITH STARS : DANNY DYER, L AURA HARRIS, TIM MCINNERNY RELEASE DATE : AUGUST 25TH, CERT : 15

DIR : CLARK JOHNSON STARS : MICHAEL DOUGLAS, KIEFER S UTHERLAND, KIM BASINGER RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 1ST, CERT : 12A Thanks to his ill thought out affair with the First Lady, Michael Douglas’s secret service legend Pete Garrison becomes the prime suspect of an insider-inspired assassination plot on the president and must go on the run to prove his innocence and save the day. Though sounding like the recipe for a trite, seen-it-before political thriller, ‘The Sentinel’ raises itself above average when investigation head Kiefer “Jack Bauer” Sutherland verbally spars with Douglas and throws the movie’s best lines with sardonic abandon. However, whilst there’s an engaging look at the inner workings of US intelligence and some decent plot-necessary action, it lacks the tension of ‘In the Line of Fire’ and the emotional involvement of ‘The Fugitive’. The nagging feeling that it could have been much more is hard to escape as mainstream-targeted editing removes much of the emotional flesh and the convoluted third-act sees various sub-plots tied up in convenient little bows. [Stephen Carty]

Up and coming Brit director Christopher Smith impressively manages to provide both laughs and frights in new horror-comedy ‘Severance’. Taking us into the Eastern European woods, the straightforward narrative sees the sales division of a weaponry company lose their way on a teambonding weekend and subsequently become hunted by an unknown evil. For the most part, Smith wisely plays things straight and knows how to walk the tight-rope between the chuckles and the scares as he peppers proceedings with ironic deaths and genuinely jumpy moments. Despite the latter stages descending into a complete gore-fest, there are still many moments that will produce wry grins as Dyer plays his staple “cockney wide-boy” character to full comedic effect. Not the funniest or the scariest movie of recent times but it does enough of both to provide pitch-perfect summer popcorn entertainment which will have your heads rolling with laughter in the aisles. [Stephen Carty]

MOUNTAIN PATROL

DRIVING LESSONS Seventeen year old Ben (Grint) spends his summer holiday as an assistant to Evie (Walters), an aging and fading actress. He’s doing it partly for the money (for driving lessons) but mainly it’s to get away from his domineering but hypocritical mother (Linney) and put upon father. Initially threatening to be a bit of a sitcom, ‘Driving Lessons’ eventually emerges as a messy but fun series of adventures, before morphing delightfully into that lesser spot ted beast - the British road movie. The laughs are big, Walters’ delightful turn conjuring most of them, the performances charming and sentiment is kept largely at bay. And don’t worry if it all goes a bit off the rails towards the end, the journey is far more important than the destination. [Paul Greenwood]

ISSUE TWELVE

September 06

DIR : JEREMY B ROCK STARS : JULIE WALTERS, RUPERT GRINT, L AURA LINNEY RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 8TH CERT : 15

DIR : LU CHUAN STARS : DUO BUJIE, ZHANG LEI, Q I LIANG RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 29 TH CERT : 15 A young journalist from Beijing accompanies a group of volunteer patrolmen who spend months or even years for no reward, scouring the wastelands of Kekexili in order to protect t h e e n d a n g e re d T i b eta n a nte l o p e f ro m poachers. From battling the landscape and the ferocious elements, to showdowns with the poachers themselves, this is an enlightening but dreadfully harrowing account, stunningly photographed and economically acted. The reports brought back by the journalist depicted here did much to bring the plight of the antelope to the attention of the Chinese public and government, but that doesn’t lessen the impact of the senseless slaughter or the ordeals that these men put themselves through for their sake. [Paul Greenwood]

TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY

DIR : ADAM MCK AY STARS : WILL FERRELL, JOHN C. REILLY, SACHA BARON COHEN RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 15TH CERT : 12A

Will Ferrell fans, start your engines. ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ chronicles the racing career of the eponymous driver (Ferrell) as he recklessly crashes his way into the hearts of all NASCAR fans. But when a hotshot French Formula One racer, Jean Girard (Cohen) shifts onto the scene, Ricky Bobby must decide whether to wave a white or chequered flag. Traditionally, Ferrell’s films involve more scenery chewing than asphalt and ‘Talladega...’ does have its stale moments to sit alongside its sometimes very funny ones. However, on this lap around, John C. Reilly as Ricky’s best friend, and Cohen as his brilliantly hilarious nemesis, provide a wonderful comic balance for Ferrell’s zaniness. A fun ride. [Megan Garriock]

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Arches Theatre

21-30 Sept, Arches Live!, In celebration of the Arches 15th birthday, a new set of collborations has been commissioned from the likes of Ben Faulks, Al Seed and the Riot Group, various, FESTIVAL PASS £20/£16 25-Sep, Scratch Night, The venue’s infamous night, with cabaret running throughout the night., 8pm, £10/£6

Citizen’s Theatre

5-9 Sept, Stars, Nutshell’s follow-up to last year’s Crestfall, 7.30pm, £12/£5/£3 (Gorbals Citizens’ Card) 5-9 Sept, The Likes of Us, A play by Helen Chalmers, inspired by Robert Tressell’s ‘Ragged Trousered Philanthropists’, 7.30pm, £12/£5/£3 (Gorbals Citizens’ Card)

9-Sep, John Hegley - I am a Potato, Poetry from younger children, as seen at the Edinburgh Fringe, 2.30pm, £7/£4/£18 family ticket 12-16 Sept, Fewer Emergencies, Premier of three news plays by Martin Crimp: Fewer Emergencies, Whole Blue Sky and Face to the Wall, 7.30pm, £12/£5/£3 (Gorbals Citizens’ Card) 29 Sept - 14 Oct, Yellow Moon, David Greig’s play follows the twists and turns of a young boy and girl on the run, 7.30pm, £12/£5/£3 (Gorbals Citizens’ Card)

King’s Theatre, 4-9 Sept, Rikki and Me,

Tony Roper and Gerard Kelly star in this tale of comic actor, Rikki Fulton, 7.30pm. Mats Wed & Sat at 2.30pm, Mon-Thu £20- £13, Fri-Sat £22- £15, Wed Mat £12.50- £10.50, Sat Mat £15- £13

EDINBURGH THEATRE Brunton Theatre

1-2 Septmber, The Tempest, Theatre Alba recreates one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, 7.30pm, £10.50/£8 4-Sep, Showstoppers, Songs from all your favourite hit musicals and Oscar-winning movies, 7.30pm, £13/£10.50 12-13 & 15-16 September, Love&Madness, A double bill of Shakespeare’s Henry V and JM Synge’s Playboy of the Western World, 7.30pm, £10.50/£8/£6.50(under 18s) 9-Sep, Ga Ga, A tribute to those legendary rock gods, Queen, 7.30pm, £14/£11.50 20-Sep, Body of Experience, A celebration of the mature dance performer, 7.30pm, £10.50/£8.50/£6.50(under 18s)

21-23 September, Losing Louis by Simon Mendes da Costa, A family is forced to confront its hidden secrets., 7.30pm, £10.50/£8 23-Sep, The Lion of Kabul, Marjan the lion hs spent more than 20 years in Kabul zoo - be transported into his world, 2pm, £6 (£22 family of 4) 27-Sep, Sweet Home Chicago, Brilliant six piece band entertain us with Jake and Ellwood, Aretha Franklin and Tammy Wynette among others, 7.30pm, £14/£11.50 8-Sep, John Laurie, Frazer and I, Always known as Dad’s Army’s Frazer, this production sets out to tell us what John Laurie was really like, 7.30pm, £11.50/£9

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Citizens Theatre 119 Gorbals St 0141 429 0022 Gilmorehill G12 9 University Avenue 0141 330 5522 The King’s Theatre

297 Bath St 0141 240 1111 Òran Mór Top of Byres Road 0141 357 6200 Pavilion Theatre 121 Renfield St 0141 332 1846 Ramshorn Theatre University of

Strathclyde Drama Centre, 98 Ingram St 0141 552 3489 Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama (RSAMD) 10 Renfrew Street 0141 332 5057

16 Sept - 7 Oct, Guys and Dolls, Ben Richards and Clare Sweeney in Frank Loesser’s classic musical, direct from the West End, 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat at 2.30pm, Mon-Sat £36- £19, Wed Mat £29- £14, Sat Mat £34- £16

15-Sep, Look Who’s Talking - George Alagiah, The longtime BBC correspondent and news reader speaks to Glasgow, 1pm, £5.50/£4

Theatre Royal

Out - the Musical, An amateur production of this heart-warming tale about a group of women, and a man, who attend a tap dancing class, 7.30pm, Sat 4.30pm, £6 12-16 Sept, The Truman Capote Talk Show, Ahead of its New York run, Bob Kingdom returns as Truman Capote, 8pm, Tue £9 (£6), Wed & Thu £12 (£6), Fri & Sat £14 (£7) 21-23 Sept, Boilerhouse DRENCHED, From Gary Younge, the author of Boilerhouse’s 2002 hit, Running Girl, 8pm, Thu £9 (£5), Fri & Sat £14 (£7)

4-9 Sept, Steptoe and Son, For one week only, a hilarous stage version of the popular TV series, 7.30pm, Mats Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Mon-Thurs + Sat early eve £20- £13, Fri-Sat £22.50- £15.50, Thurs Mat £17- £10 11-16 Sept, The French Lieutenant’s Woman, Adaptation of John Fowles classic novel, starring Anthony Howell and George Irving, 7.30pm, Mats Thu & Sat at 2.30pm, Mon-Thurs + Sat early eve £21- £14, Fri-Sat £22.50- £15.50, Thurs Mat £17- £10

in association with 8-10 Sept, Fireman Sam to the Rescue, Ther hero next door graces the stage, Fri 4.30pm, Sat 10.30pm/1.30pm/4.30pm, Sun 10.30pm/1.30pm, £9.50, £34 family ticket, £2 babies 25-30 Sept, Two, Andy Gray and Elaine C Smith’s briliant performance as two married pub landlords in Jim Cartwright’s play, Two., 7.30pm, Mats Wed + Sat 2.30pm, £21- £13, Mats £15.50£10

Edinburgh Playhouse, 21-24 Sept,

Dora The Explorer Live - Dora’s Pirate Adventure, More TV-to-stage madness for your children, Times vary, contact venue for details., £19.50- £7.75

Theatre Royal 282 Hope Street 0141 240 1133 Tramway 25 Albert Drive 0141 422 2023

Bedlam 11b Bristo Place 0131 225 9873 Broughton Arts Centre St Mary’s Church, Broughton Place 07762 894240

Tron Theatre 63 Trongate 0141 552 4267

Cabaret Voltaire Blair Street 0131 220 6176 Caledonian Backpackers 3 Queensferry Road 0131 558 7604 The Canon’s Gait 232 Canongate 0131 556 4481 Cargo 129 Fountainbridge 0131 659 7880 The Caves South Niddry Street 0771 890 9614 C.C. Blooms 23-24 Greenside Place 0131 556 9331

ABC 292-332 Sauciehall St 0141 332 2232 The Arches 253 Argyll Street 0141 565 1023 Bamboo 51a West Regent Street 0141 332 1067 Bar 91 91 Candleriggs Merchant City 0141 552 5211 Barfly Glasgow 260 Clyde Street 0870 907 0999 Barrowland 244 Gallowgate 0141 552 4601

BeLo 25 Royal Exchange Square 0141 204 0101 Blanket 520 Sauchiehall Street 0141 332 0755 Bloc 117 Bath Street 0141 574 6066 Bluu 60 Trongate/Albion St, Merchant City 0141 548 1350 Brel 39 Ashton Lane 0141 342 4966 The Brunswick Hotel 106-108 Brunswick St. 0141 552 0001

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Township Stories, Hard-hitting drama from Paul Grootboom and Tsotsi star, Presley Chweneyagae., Times vary, contact venue for details., £15/£10/£4.50

Roxy Art House 2 Roxburgh Place, 0871 750 0077

MAS Royal Exchange Sq. 0141 221 6381 Nice ‘N’ Sleazy 421 Sauchiehall St. 0141 333 9637 13th Note Cafe 50-60 King Street 0141 553 1800 Oran Mor 731-735 Great Western Road 0870 013 2652 Polo Lounge 84 Wilson Street 0141 553 1221 The Q Club 191 Ingram Street 0141 552 1101 QMU 22 University Gardens 0141 339 9784

Budda 142 St Vincent Street 0141 221 5660 Buff Club 142 Bath Lane 0141 352 4966 The Bunker Bar 193-199 Bath Street 0141 229 1427 Carling Academy 121 Eglinton Street 0207 787 3128The Cathouse 15 Union Street 0141 248 6606 Club Living 69 Nelson Mandela Place 0141 248 7333

Traverse Theatre, Until 2 Sept,

Edinburgh Playhouse 18-21 Greenside Pl 0870 606 3424

Club 69 49 New Snedden St. 0141 552 5791 Corinthian 191 Ingram Street 0141 552 1101 Favela 17 John Street 0141 552 3505 Cube 32-34 Queen Street 0141 226 8990 Fury Murry’s 96 Maxwell Street 0141 423 3050 The Garage 490 Sauchiehall St. 0141 332 1120 Glasgow School of Art 167 Renfrew Street 0141 353 4530

GLASGOW VENUES

Oct, The Merchant of Venice, The Lyceum’s Artistic Director Mark Thomson tackles one of the bard’s most challenging plays, 7.45pm (Mats, 2.30pm), £24- £10

North Edinburgh Arts Centre 15a Pennywell Court 0131 315 2151

King’s Theatre 2 Leven St 0131 529 6000 0131 225 6313 Nektar 253-258 Cowgate 0131 557 2780 Nicol Edwards 29-35 Niddry Street 0131 557 4700 Opal Lounge 51a George street 0131 226 2275 Opium 71 Cowgate 0131 225 8382 Pivo Caffe 2 Carlton Road 0131 557 2925 The Pleasance 60 Pleasance 0131 650 2349 Po Na Na 43b Frederick Street 0131 226 2224 Potterrow

EDINBURGH VENUES

Ablo Basement Bar 16a Queen St 0131 226 5959 Bannermans 212 Cowgate 0131 556 3254 Belushi’s 9-13 Market Street 0131 226 1446 Berlin Bierhaus 3 Queensferry Street Lane 0131 467 7215 The Blind Poet 32 West Nicolson Street 0131 667 4268 The Bongo Club 37 Holyrood Road 0131 558 7604

Royal Lyceum Theatre, 22 Sept - 21

Edinburgh Fest. Theatre 13/29 Nicolson Street 0131 529 6000

Brunton Theatre Ladywell Way, Musselburgh 0131 665 2240 0131 229 7733 0131 451 5333 The Exchange Holyrood Tavern 55 Grove Street 9a Holyrood Road 0131 228 2141 0131 556 5044 The Citrus Club Iglu 40-42 Grindlay Street Edinburgh Corn Exchange 2b Jamaica Street 0131 622 7086 11 Newmarket Road 0131 476 5333 City Nightclub 1a The Jazz Bar Market Street 0131 226 0131 477 7301 Eighty Queen Street 1a Chambers Street 9560 80 Queen Street 0131 220 4298 The Commplex 0131 226 5097 Jongleurs Commercial Street Fingers Piano Bar Unit 6/7 Omni Leisure 0131 555 5622 61a Frederick Street Centre Ego 0131 335 3026 Greenside Place 14 Picardy Place Finnegans Wake 0131 289 3620 0131 478 7434 9b Victoria Street The Liquid Room 9c El Barrio 0131 226 3816 Victoria St 104 West Port Henry’s Jazz Cellar 0131 225 2564 0131 229 8805 8 Morrison Street Lord Bodos Espionage 0131 221 1288 3 Dublin Street 4 Victoria Street Heriot-watt 0131 477 2563 0131 477 7007 Medina The Establishment 3 University Union Riccarton 45-47 Lothian Street Semple Street SECC Finnieston Quay 0870 040 4000

Tron Theatre , 30 Aug - 2 Sept, Stepping

EDINBURGH THEATRES

GLASGOW THEATRES The Arches 253 Argyle St 0870 240 7528

in association with

The Goat 1287 Argyle Street 0141 357 7373 King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut 272a St Vincent Street 0141 248 5158 Lauries 34 King Street 0141 552 7123 Liquid Lounge 94 West Regent Street 0141 353 6333 Liquid Ship 171-175 Great Western Road 0141 331 1901 Macsorleys 42 Jamaica Street 0141 248 8581

Royal Lyceum 30b Grindlay St 0131 248 4848

St Bride’s Centre 10, Orwell Terrace 0131 346 1405 Theatre Workshop 34, Hamilton Place 0131 226 5425 Traverse Theatre Cambridge St 0131 228 1404

5/2 Bristo Square 0131 650 9195 Queens Hall 87-89 Clerk Street 0131 668 3456 Red Vodka Club 73 Cowgate 0131 225 1757 Rhythm Rooms Below Q bar 5-11 Leith Street 0131 557 5830 Stag & Turret 1-3 Montrose Terrace 0131 478 7231 The Stand 5 York Place 0131 558 7272 The Street 2 Picardy Place 0131 556 4272 Studio 24 Carlton Road

0131 558 3758 Subway Cowgate 69 Cowgate 0131 225 6766 Tass 1 High Street 0131 556 6338 Teviot 13 Bristo Square 0131 650 4673 The Three Tuns 7 Hanover Street 0131 225 8998 Usher Hall Lothian Road 0131 221 6338 Wee Red Bar Lauriston Place 0131 229 1442 Whistlebinkies 4-6 South Bridge 0131 557 5114

The Renfrew Ferry 42 Clyde Place 0141 429 1010 Riverside Club 33 Fox Street 0141 569 7287 Rockers 14 Midland Street 0141 221 0726 SECC Exhibition Way 0141 248 3000 The Shed 26 Langside Avenue 0141 649 5020 The Soundhaus 47 Hydepark Street 0141 221 4659 Trash 197 Pitt Street 0141 572 3372

Stereo 12-14 Kelvinhaugh St. 0141 576 5018 Sub Club 22 Jamaica Street 0141 248 4600 The Tunnel 84 Mitchell Street 0141 204 1000 Universal 57 Sauchiehall Lane 0141 332 8899 Vault Queen Street 0141 204 3189 Woodside Social 239 North Woodside Lane 0141 337 1643 500 Club 2 Partickbridge Street 0141 337 2433

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LISTINGS Friday 1st September

The Stand, The Stand, Craig Campbell, Nick Doody and Phil Differ. Hosted by Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Michael Legge, Dom Carroll., 8pm, £10

Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Alfie Joey, Jason-John Whitehead, Junior Simpson, Kevin Bridges., 8pm, £13 Jon Hegley - I Am a Potato, Citizens Theatre, Britain’s favourite performance poet, but with a different show, 2.30pm, £7

Saturday 2nd September

Sunday 10th September

The Stand, The Stand, Craig Campbell, Nick Doody and Phil Differ. Hosted by Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £10 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Michael Legge, Dom Carroll., 8pm, £13

Sunday 3rd September

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With Vince Fluke and Andy Sir. With host Michael Redmond., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Monday 4th September

Dance Monkey Boy Dance, The Stand, Raymond Mearns, Paul Pirie, Allen Chalmers and Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £4

Tuesday 5th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Billy Kirkwood and Andy Sir., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

Wednesday 6th September

SiStars, The Stand, With Susan Calman, Zoe Lyons and The F-Team., 8.30pm, £6/£4/£3

Thursday 7th September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, David Kay, Des McLean and Zoe Lyons. Hosted by Raymond Mearns., 8.30pm, £6/£5/£3

Friday 8th September

The Stand, David Kay, Des McLean and Zoe Lyons. Hosted by Raymond Mearns., 8.30pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Alfie Joey, Jason-John Whitehead, Junior Simpson, Kevin Bridges., 8pm, £10 Jon Hegley - Uncut Confetti, Citizens Theatre, Britain’s favourite performance poet, 7.30pm, £10

Saturday 9th September

The Stand, David Kay, Des McLean and Keir McAllister. Hosted by Raymond Mearns., 8.30pm, £10(£8)

Ha Ha Comedy, Blackfriars, Hosted by Raymond Mearns, 8.30pm, £6 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Harvey Oliver, Geoff Boyz., 8pm, £13

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With John Newton., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

The Stand, Brendan Burke, Joe Heenan and Rob & Skatz. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 9pm, £10(£8) Jerry Sadowitz - Never Knowingly Unoffensive, Citizens Theatre, Close-up magic and borderline misanthropy - all in a night’s work for JS, 7.30pm, £15 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Janey Godley, Mark Walker., 8pm, £13 Ha Ha Comedy, Blackfriars, So You Think You’re Funny new act heat, 8.30pm, £6

Monday 11th September

Sunday 17th September

Dance Monkey Boy Dance, The Stand, Raymond Mearns, Paul Pirie, Allen Chalmers and Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £4

Tuesday 12th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With John Newton and Steven Dick., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

Jongleurs, Simon Fox, Tony Law, Rex Boyd., 8pm, £12 The Stand, Rudi Lickwood, Kevin Bridges, Vince Fluke and Sully O’Sullivan. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £8(£7)

Saturday 2nd September

The Stand, Rudi Lickwood, Kevin Bridges, Vince Fluke and Sully O’Sullivan. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £10(£8) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Simon Fox, Tony Law, Rex Boyd., 8pm, £13

Sunday 3rd September

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?, The Stand, Improvised comedy., 1pm, Free The Sunday Night Laugh-In, The Stand, With Nick Doody and Phil Differ. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Monday 4th September

Thursday 7th September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, With Andy Sir and John Newton. Hosted by Joe Heenan., 9pm, £6/£5/£3

Friday 8th September

The Stand, Jake O’Kane, Andy Sir, John Newton

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Monday 18th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Kevin Bridges and Keir McAllister., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

VWX, The Stand, With Rob & Skatz and Steven Dick., 8.30pm, £3/£2/£1

Wednesday 27th September

Thursday 14th September

Wednesday 20th September

Thursday 28th September

Thursday 21st September

Friday 29th September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, Brendan Burke, Joe Heenan and Rob & Skatz. Hosted by Susan Calman., 8.30pm, £7/£6/£5 Big Bluu Comedy Gong Show, Glasgow Bluu, Beat the gong and win £100 prize, 8.30pm, Free Jerry Sadowitz - Never Knowingly Unoffensive, Citizens Theatre, Close-up magic and borderline misanthropy - all in a night’s work for JS, 7.30pm, £15

Friday 15th September

The Stand, Brendan Burke, Joe Heenan and Rob & Skatz. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 8.30pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Janey Godley, Mark Walker., 8pm, £10 Jerry Sadowitz - Never Knowingly Unoffensive, Citizens Theatre, Close-up magic and borderline misanthropy - all in a night’s work for JS, 7.30pm, £15 Ha Ha Comedy, Curlers, Scott Agnew, Bill Dewar, 8.30pm, £6 Ha Ha Comedy, Blackfriars, So You Think You’re Funny new act heat, 8.30pm, £6

Saturday 16th September

and Danny Deegan. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 9pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Danny James, Steve Harris, Mark Maier, Brendan Burke., 8pm, £10

Saturday 9th September

Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Danny James, Steve Harris, Mark Maier, Brendan Burke., 8pm, £12 The Stand, Jake O’Kane, Andy Sir, John Newton and Danny Deegan. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 9pm, £10(£8) Ross Noble - Fizzy Logic, Edinburgh Playhouse, The high-priest of improvisational loopery on the Edinburgh leg of his national tour, 8pm, £18.50/£16.50

Sunday 10th September

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?, The Stand, Improvised comedy, 1pm, Free The Sunday Night Laugh-In, The Stand, With John Gillick and Keir McAllister. Hosted by Jamie Anderson., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1 Red Raw, The Stand, With John Newton and Steven Dick., 8.30pm, £1

Benefit in Aid of Amnesty International, The Stand, Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights., 8.30pm, £6/£4/£3 The Thursday Show, The Stand, Dave Fulton, John Gillick and Barry Hall. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £7/£6 Big Bluu Comedy Gong Show, Glasgow Bluu, Beat the gong and win £100 prize, 8.30pm, Free

Friday 22nd September

The Stand, Dave Fulton, John Gillick and Barry Hall. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £8(£7) Ha Ha Comedy, Curlers, Hosted by Raymond Mearns, 8pm, £3 Ha Ha Comedy, Blackfriars, Line Up TBC, 8.30pm, £6 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Harvey Oliver, Geoff Boyz., 8pm, £10

Saturday 23rd September

The Stand, Dave Fulton, John Gillick and Barry Hall. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £10/£8

in association with McCausland., 8pm, £10

Saturday 16th September

The Stand, With Steve Gribbin, John Ross, Steffan Peddie and Ricky Sparkles. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £10(£8) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Joe Rooney, Chris McCausland., 8pm, £12

Sunday 17th September

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?, The Stand, Improvised comedy., 1pm, Free The Sunday Night Laugh-In, The Stand, With Rob & Skatz and Steffan Peddie., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Seemingly his warm up for ‘The Third Man’ two years later, Carol Reed takes the standard man-on-the-run thriller and bathes it in shadow and noir sensibilities to create a stunningly shot, remarkably tense film that belies its age at every turn. There’s a level of realism barely seen in its day, and a naturalism to the acting, as well as some surprisingly raw violence.

But it’s not a political film. “IRA” is never uttered and Reed doesn’t encourage us to take sides - the rebels aren’t saints a nd the pol ice a re even ha nded. I n a cheap er, more ma n ipu lat ive f i l m, Johnny would have been a martyr and the author ities jack-booted v i l la i ns. Instead of a cause, it’s about humanity and love and the things we’re trying to stay alive for, about men and women trying to get by in life with their own little dreams intact, and how cruelly and easily those dreams are snatched away. G o o d e no u g h t o c l o s e t h i s ye a r ’s E d i nbu rg h Fi l m Fe st iva l, a nd goo d enough to stand alongside any film of the last sixty years, ‘Odd Man Out’ should not be missed under any circumstances.

DIR : CAROL REED STARS : JAMES MASON, ROBERT NEWTON, K ATHLEEN RYAN RELEASE DATE : S EPTEMBER 1ST CERT : PG

SIR CAROL REED’S CLASSIC 1947 THRILLER RETURNS TO CINEMAS AND REMAINS JUST AS POWERFUL TO THIS DAY.

The Stand, Ian Moore, Gary Little, Sally-Anne Hayward and Stanley McHale. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 9pm, £10(£8)

Sunday 24th September

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?, The Stand, Improvised comedy, 1pm, Free The Sunday Night Laugh-In, The Stand, With Greg McHugh and Sally-Anne Hayward., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Tuesday 26th September

Monday 18th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Graeme Thomas and Andy Sir., 8.30pm, £1

Tuesday 19th September

Best of Scottish, The Stand, With Bruce Morton and Greg McHugh., 8.30pm, £5

Wednesday 27th September

Best of Scottish, The Stand, With Bruce Morton and Greg McHugh., 8.30pm, £5

VWX, The Stand, With Rob & Skatz and Steven Dick., 8.30pm, £5/£4/£2.50

Thursday 28th September

Wednesday 20th September

Thursday 21st September

Thursday 14th September

Friday 22nd September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, With Ian Moore, Gary Little, Sally-Anne Hayward and Billy Kirkwood. Hosted by Joe Heenan., 9pm, £6/£5/£3 Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Roger Monkhouse, Paul Chowdhry, Tom Stade., 8pm, £10 The Stand, Ian Moore, Gary Little, Sally-Anne Hayward and Stanley McHale. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 9pm, £8(£7)

Saturday 23rd September

n an unnamed Irish city, a rebel organisation rob a mill, killing a man in the process. The killer, Johnny McQueen (Mason), wounded a nd sepa rated f rom t he ot hers, makes his way th roug h the cit y, trying to survive long enough to find his way home, with the police closing in on him from all sides. A long t he way he c rosses pat hs with a collection of sympathisers, i n for mers, prof iteers, a nd t hose who just want to stay out of trouble. Meanwhile, the woman who loves him (Ryan) makes her own perilous trek across the city to f ind him.

Red Raw, The Stand, With Keir McAllister and Gus Tawse., 8.30pm, £1

Wednesday 13th September

The Stand, With Steve Gribbin, John Ross, Steffan Peddie and Ricky Sparkles. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Joe Rooney, Chris

Monday 25th September

Melting Pot, The Stand, 8.30pm, £5/£4/£2.50

Friday 15th September

The Stand, Gavin Webster, Michael Mee, Dan Atkinson and Gus Tawse. Hosted by Bruce Morton., 8.30pm, £8(£7) Ha Ha Comedy, Curlers, Line Up TBC, 8.30pm, £6 Ha Ha Comedy, Blackfriars, Line Up TBC, 8.30pm, £6 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Jason Manford, Kevin Gildea, Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolf III., 8pm, £12

The Stand, Gavin Webster, Michael Mee, Dan Atkinson and Gus Tawse. Hosted by Bruce Morton., 9pm, £10/£8 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Jason Manford, Kevin Gildea, Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolf III., 8pm, £13

Tuesday 12th September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, With Steve Gribbin, John Ross and Steffan Peddie. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £6/£5/£3

The Thursday Show, The Stand, Gavin Webster, Michael Mee, Dan Atkinson and Gus Tawse. Hosted by Bruce Morton., 8.30pm, £6/£5/£3 Big Bluu Comedy Gong Show, Glasgow Bluu, Beat the gong and win £100 prize, 8.30pm, Free

Saturday 30th September

BENEFIT IN AID OF YWCA , The Stand, YWCA is the leading charity working with young women facing poverty, discrimination or abuse., 8.30pm, £6

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Tuesday 26th September

Best of Irish, The Stand, With Andrew Maxwell, Michael Mee and Simon O’Keeffe. With host Michael Redmond., 8.30pm, £7/£6

Tuesday 5th September

Shamwagon, The Stand, With Jamie Anderson, Humphrey Ker, Idil Sukan, David Reed, Thom Tuck and Peter Cameron., 8.30pm, £4

Monday 25th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Graeme Thomas and Des McLean., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

Monday 11th September

Wednesday 6th September

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With Gary Little and Barry Hall., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Tuesday 19th September

Rough Cuts, The Stand, tbc, 8.30pm, £5/£4/£2.50

RED RAW USA & CANADA LABOUR DAY SPECIAL!, The Stand, Look out for a spattering of our North American and Canadian cousins and a distinctly Yankee flavour including headliner Vince Fluke., 8.30pm, £2 SiStars, The Stand, With Susan Calman, Zoe Lyons, The F Team and AL Kennedy., 8.30pm, £6/£4/£3

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With Joe Heenan, John Ross and host Michael Redmond., 8.30pm, £5/£4/£1

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The Thursday Show, The Stand, With David Kay, ‘Magic’ Mandy Muden and Simon O’Keeffe. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £6/£5/£3

Friday 29th September

The Stand, Andrew Maxwell, ‘Magic’ Mandy Muden, Simon O’Keeffe and Mike Newall. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Janey Godley, Rick Right, Alex Boardman., 8pm, £10

Saturday 30th September

Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Janey Godley, Rick Right, Alex Boardman., 8pm, £12 The Stand, Andrew Maxwell, ‘Magic’ Mandy Muden, Simon O’Keeffe and Mike Newall. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £10/£8

Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Roger Monkhouse, Paul Chowdhry, Tom Stade., 8pm, £12

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aybe we bring it on ourselves. There’s a large selection of comedy f ilms due out in September, ranging from the promising to the pathetic. Is the fact that we persist in paying to see bad comedies t he reason t hey keep get t i ng made ? ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’, featuring Will Ferrell, and the ensemble of ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ look promising. ‘Little Man’ featuring Shawn and Marlon Wayans, and ‘Beerfest’, featuring lots of drinking jokes, look pathetic. ‘Click’ featuring Adam Sandler, could be either one, depending on your tolerance.

immensely popular in America and Ferrell currently is too. This one looks like being pretty funny and, fresh from its resounding triumph at the US box office, a deserved hit. The makers of ‘Little Man’, one of the dumbest looking films of the year, deserve to be hit. The Wayans family brought the world the ‘Scary Movie’ films and ‘White Chicks’, and everything suggests that ‘Little Man’ will be just as atrocious, as it’s currently one of the ten worst rated on the Internet Movie Database. The plot here is that a gang of bees team up against some ninjas for aerial combat over

‘Talladega Nights’ was apparently pitched to the studio as “Six words: Will Ferrell as a NASCAR Driver”. NASCAR is a sport that involves drivers racing around oval tracks in high-powered cars and the plot is a knowingly hokey parody of the clichéd sports movie story, with Ferrell’s driver engaged in a rivalry with Sascha Baron Cohen, aka Ali G. The sport is

Gibraltar. Actually that’s made up, but it’s better than the actual plot which goes something like this: a hardened criminal with stunted growth pretends to be a baby. He then leaves himself at a couple’s door so they will adopt him and he’ll be able to steal a jewel from them. That was not made up. Makes you yearn for the ninja/ bee movie, doesn’t it? Fear not, Sam Jackson is probably optioning the script as we speak.

S k i n ny r e a d e r s b e l o n g t o t h a t g r o u p (“Cough, um, guilty” – Ed). Especially not those who have managed to read this far. Of the other comedies out this month, only ‘Beerfest’ seems comparably bad. It concerns comp et it ive d r i n k i ng a nd, com i ng f rom the director of ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’, looks like it might pass the time at best. ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ may be the month’s surprise t reat ; a cr it ica l ly laude d come dy about a family’s long journey to enrol a 7 year old in a beauty pageant, with lots of comical bickering along the way. Unfortunately, being a comedy made with wit and intelligence, it will probably only cater to a niche audience.

Until then, we’re stuck with ‘Little Man’. Do we deserve to have this dreck foisted upon us? The morons who actually queued up to consume rotten tripe like ‘Scary Movie’ and still stood in line for its three sequels c er t a i n ly do. Obviously no

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BEATS EDITOR ALEX BURDEN TALKS TO CHRIS VOGADO AHEAD OF THEIR EDINBURGH PERFORMANCE, ABOUT THEIR BONGOS, BLEEPS AND BASSLINES.

ne of our readers is hiding something – a love for zerodB that stretches back years, and inspired a Neil Combstock collage decorating ethic for their bedroom. Much to the surprise of Neil upon entering said bedroom.

Chris Vogado dished the filth on their own adventurous affrays in the Captial: “We were DJing in Edinburgh quite some time ago, and Neil befriended, shall we say, a certain young lady. He ‘went back to hers’ (nudge, nudge), and to his horror when he got in the bedroom found loads of pictures of him on the walls of her bedroom! Freaky – there are plenty more [stories] but maybe leave that for a ‘dB Memoirs’, eh?”

Another story for the dB Memoirs is that of their debut album, ‘Bongos, Bleeps, and Basslines’, which has been scoring glowing reviews and has been credited as “the best release put out by Ninja Tune, ever” by Trevor Jackson. “We’ve been amazed at the response so far, people stating things like ‘album of the year’,” said Chris, “Of course our friends are completely behind it as well, but the main feedback is coming from myspace.com, which has been really cool. Trevor’s remarks were very kind, but we’re not sure we can live up to them, but hey, you gotta give it a go!” Fans are chomping at the proverbial bit for the album’s relase, now set back to Sept 25 after being held up over sample issues, especially concerning Samba Do Umbigo, now renamed Coisa De Gringo. “Sample issues, sample issues, sample issues; think it was Q-Tip who once said “forever clearing samples for my new LP,” and now we know exactly what he means,” Chris explains, “We had to drop a sample or two from [Samba Do Umbigo], the vibraphones have been replaced with a piano - personally we prefer it anyway, so all good really. The name change was just taken from the lyrics as well, Coisa De Gringo translates as ‘reason of the foreigner’ so I’m told!”

If that doesn’t grab you, Adam Sandler stars in ‘Click’, where he finds that his TV remote can control his life. Dumb, but no worse than any other Adam Sandler film. There are, therefore, comedies for a l l i nt el le c t s i n Sept emb e r. Cho o s e w i s e ly, i f you’r e a bl e . ‘B EERFEST’IS OUT S EP 8 ‘LITTLE MISS S UNSHINE’IS OUT S EP 8 ‘TALLADEGA NIGHTS’IS OUT S EP 15 ‘CLICK’IS OUT S EP 29

The resulting album is a mix of hard jazz, hip hop, house, and electro with a Latin and African styling. There’s an ethnicity about it that absorbs several modern music traditions at once: it’s a retrospective approach with futuristic intentions. Sadly, you’re more likely to encounter samba, tango, bassa nova, and different strains of jazz as presets on a keyboard than in popular music and present education, while world music can be purist and aloof to younger ears. ZerodB’s personal tastes are reflected in all the tracks, though perhaps not fully represented: “We’re into all forms of music and think that there shouldn’t really be any categories. For the LP we collated around 40-50 tracks from all styles and genres, and then whittled them down to the nine that are on the LP.”

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In our last interview, they claimed they were looking to help children all over the world in their bid for world domination. Have their plans changed in the last few months? “Been there done that, we’re now looking at ways to improve London’s underground – not the tube!” You can catch zerodB at Edinburgh’s Departure Lounge (at The Caves) for a DJ set before the live madness ahead. There’s a definite jazz theme at Departure Lounge, which will be kicked off with a warm-up by resident Astroboy, ahead of his own mini-tour of Finland in October. Support from the Joe Acheson Quartet, already turning heads at Ninja Tune, brings the live element alive with a full band performance of their funky jazz and ‘folksy overtures.’ ZERODB AND THE JOE ACHESON QUARTET (LIVE), DEPARTURE LOUNGE, THE CAVES, EDINBURGH, SEPT 29, 10.30 PM -3AM, £8. WWW.DEPARTURELOUNGE.ME.UK

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Steppin’ up to the plate SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER, HUH? WELL NOW’S THE TIME TO PROVE IT. If you’re a budding DJ and want in on the action, or at least the opportunity to inflict your musical tastes on Glasgow’s club scene, you needn’t look further than the range of weekly open decks nights running in the city. Sure, it might not quite be a headline set at Pressure but at least you’ll be able to get your vinyl out of the bedroom and have some experience playing out in a busy bar or club. Open decks nights are also a great way to meet similarly minded DJs and musicians and who knows who might be out there listening to your set. The biggest and bestestablished night is Open Dex/Deep 6 on Saturdays at the GUU - the night takes the form of an ongoing competition and is open to a variety of styles with a pretty high standard across the board. Chances are that it’ll be busy too so get down early and save your spot. Equally hectic are Wednesdays at Osmosis: you’ll need to be there by 6pm to get on the list but the bar does boast some great equipment and you’ll get to hear your tracks nice and loud as they tend to crank the system up. Styles tend towards the harder end of techno so if you like to bang them out then this is probably the night for you. Lastly, MacSorley’s have Tuesday nights covered with good sound and a great atmosphere for spinning out a range of techno, house and minimal tracks. What are you waiting for? Get out there and show us your skills. [Robbie Thomson] OPEN DEX/DEEP 6, SATURDAYS, GUU MACSORLEY’S OPEN DECKS NIGHT, TUESDAYS, MACSORLEY’S MOJAMA OPEN DECKS, MONDAYS, MOJAMA OSMOSIS OPEN DECKS, WEDNESDAYS, OSMOSIS

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A sense of relief has also been building for the duo as the album launch draws ever nearer, but already they are putting plans in motion for further releases and a tour. “We’ve been sat on this [album] for a year now, so it would be really good to see it out there. We’re starting to get quite a few remix requests in again now, so we’ve started on those (just finished a heavy one for UFO, and halfway through one for Bonobo), but on top of that we’re starting to look at taking Bongos, Bleeps & Basslines live for next year - and it’s looking pretty mad so far!”

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in a studio at college and discovered that they had practicable commonalities when it came to music and recording ideas. The album sees dance music become more organic, reaching back to the styles which first played heavily on the beats. The analogue nature of the instruments and samples means that the tracks seem far removed from what we know as electronic music. The blending with hip hop adds an urban edge to the Rio de Janeiro theme, and for Chris it is the style of his favourite vocal on the album: “For me I think it has to be Pace Rock – delivery and content goes a long way for me, he just sounds so cool.”

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The track Magnolia Lane starts off promisingly (and ends well) with a track that simultaneously fulfils any needs for throbbing d&b/electronica, with delicate high-pitched melodies like tiny shattering diamonds. There’s a pleasant juxtaposition between the serrated bass and gentle tingles of treble. Trying To Stop A Tank With Your Hands has more brutality to it, and moves closer to a recognisable techno template - for the most part Satellite’s tracks do not fit easily into neat little categories. Chittering white noise peppers the trance-like sounds. There’s a build-up, but no breakdown or climax sadly, and it remains on a threatening parboil for four minutes. Hardware Software Nowhere moves up into action movie techno, and there’s almost a Celtic feel to the keyboard melody. All three tracks represent a good omen for Satellite Dub – more compositions in the ‘Click To Enter’ vein, please: ambient dance with a razor-toothed edge. [Struan Otter]

“I’ve come to spread love wearing an analogue and mechanical sheaf [sic] using a style of samba that originated in a north Salford park in 1986,” claims Adrian Flanagan. This adulterated Pop with chunky analogue electro, changing styles, and squelchy bleeps covers topics as wide-ranging as vegetarian dystopias, BBC Radiophonics workshops, and Bardwells shop, which used to sell analogue gear to Human League in the 80s. From bar to bar you can pick out the pop and popular culture used as the starting point for the tracks, including Feels like I’m in Love, You Really Got Me, and the themes from Batman and Super Mario Brothers. The Sheffield accent is also a boon for the album – it at once changes the tone and style from disconcerting to tongue in cheek: Shake Dat Booty conjures images of your bank manager praising Babylon on a shareholders beach holiday. ‘I Rock - Eye Pop’ is a chunky slab of Kitsch Rocktronica that comes heartily recommended. [Struan Otter]

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New York’s My Robot Friend is known for his avant garde approach to making music, creating unique, unusual “robodisco” tunes. First track on this release Swallow is an electroclash testament to the joys and confusion of modern sexuality, and the two Derrick Carter mixes turn this into a real party track, with pulsating bass lines, funky breaks, and full use made of robotic lyrics and rap. Dead continues in a darkly humourous vein, combining bass guitar and atmospheric strings with deadpan lyrics such as “her pants were too tight, her cuts were infected, ate food that was never digested... we were dead”. My Robot Friend is a truly eccentric artist, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of musical performance and creativity, but at times his tracks can sound similar; to fully appreciate his genius you have to see the outstanding live show. [Karen Taggart]

This new release from Lost Idol (James Dean) is his first full length album, suitably entitled ‘Utters from a Cluttered Mind’. It’s a wonderful musical journey, taking inspiration from wide-ranging artists such as Beck, The Beta Band, Four Tet, Brian Wilson and Pink Floyd. Dean is known for trying to produce something new and different - the whole record is a smooth blend of Latin, funk, soul and hip hop with a common thread of melancholy running throughout. Standout tracks include Buckled, which describes the banality of city living, and Tread Water, which has themes of loss and regret. This adds up to be a frank and personal record, and certainly a wonderful debut. There’s rumours abound of a Lost Soul live band tour over the winter months, so keep your eyes and ears peeled. [Karen Taggart]

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Dance Like A 2-Year Old: Kid Koala’s Back! Great Ezcape’s Profisee Meets Tomorrow’s Hip-Hop Heroes Radio Magnetic Re-Launch Album Reviews Gagarin – ‘Ard Nev (V2.0)’(GeoRecords) Various ‘The World Is Gone’ (XL)

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John Tejada (Los Angeles), Freq, The Sub Club, Glasgow, Sept 15 Ultragroove Bacardi B-Live Party with Dimitri, the Unabombers, and Romain, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Sept 23 Single Reviews Junior Boys – In the Morning (Domino)

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Burn takes place at The Buff Club every Monday from 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), and it’s free for pub/club workers. A Glasgow institution with DJ’s Normski, Zeus and Mash (Xfm) dropping dance music from electro-house to mash-up.

1. Mash – Somebody’s Property (Phones Mix) (Traction Records) Mash is a wicked DJ and a top producer. This track is a total builder; I never know when to play it, just that I must.

6. Justice Vs. Simian - We Are Your Friends (Original Mix) (Ten Records) Justice Vs. Simian come up with a big houser that everyone loves.

2. AC/DC - Jailbreak (Airial Perazzoli Ball & Chain Remix) (South American Grooves) There have been so ma ny remixes of them, but none have the edge like this floorfiller.

7. Freeform Five - No More Conversations Part 2 (Perspex/ Fine) Freeform Five get man of the moment Mylo on board for a quirky remix with dirty electro stabs.

3. Junior Boys - In The Morning (Domino Records) A wicked s la b of nu - s kool electronica. This track finds a home in my more forwardthinking sets.

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This time Kid Koala takes you on a narrative journey through his discovery of DJing and his love of vinyl. Fragments of intricate, scuffed scratching link together children’s stories, dusty funk and gritty blues, and even a surprise appearance from a certain legendary newsreader, playing jazz flute. The all-toobrief snatches of his new band Slew hint at a grungy, old-school rock and roll sound. Koala’s naturalistic, quirky style belies the complexity of his narrative a r ra n g e m e nt s . T h e h o m e made feel is his unique selling point: ‘Your Mom’s...’ is like a n o l d - s c h o o l m i x ta p e by yo u r we i rd m a te w i t h t h e gigantic collection of obscure records. OK, so it isn’t exactly your average party-banger, but on your headphones, or accompanying a session of some kind, you can’t deny the appeal of a record that makes you nod your head, smile, and roll around laughing. The hiphop equivalent of having your tummy tickled. [Bram Gieben] OUT SEPT 25 WWW.NINJATUNE.NET, WWW.KIDKOALA.COM

4. Envelopes - I Don’t Even Know (Groovy Remix) (Brille Records) A brilliant piece of electronica that could easily have been produced by those French superstars Alan Braxe & Fred Falke. 5. Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To? (Erol Alkan’s Glam Racket Remix) ( Domino Records) The Glasgow band can do no wrong (except the last track - it was sh*t), but they do have an eye for a great remix.

8. Hot Chip - Over & Over (Solid Groove Mix) (Astralwerks) It’s all about the remix of this phat new piece from Hot Chip. This is mega essential for your record box. 9. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Z-trip Remix) (Motown Remixed) If you can’t get a dancefloor grooving to this quality cut, you’re DJing in a morgue. 10. RJD2 - Ghostwriter (CatGut Edit)/Through The Walls (Definitive Jux) This was the first track that we played at T in the Park this year and people still ask what it was.

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by Alec McLeod

ave you ever been in a cinema watching a film, when the desire suddenly hits you to stop staring at the screen and start looking around you? Freak! “No, I’m just interested in the architecture,” I hear you say. Well, this month is your chance to prove it, as Doors Open Day is upon us on the 16th and 17th, giving you the chance to nosey about venues such as the GFT and The Grosvenor. Pick up a brochure for the confirmed list of buildings, or check out the website at www. gbpt.org/doorsopenday. “16th and 17th? Isn’t that two days ? ” Must… stop… the voices…

Still on architecture, GilmorehillG12 is marking the Glasgow Mackintosh Festival with a series of architecture-inspired films throughout the month. ‘Nineveh on the Clyde’, a study of “Greek” Thompson’s work, will be introduced by its director Murray Grigor on the 8th. ‘My Architect’ on the 15th also has an architecture lecture (or “archilecture”, if you will) by architect Gordon Murray, and the supremely silly ‘The Fountainhead’ on the 22nd comes without academic comment. Tickets are £5/£4, with a pass for all three at £12/£9, and can be bought from the venue. Movie-going isn’t all location, location, location though, as The Merchant City Festival will prove. They’ll be taking film out of the cinema and into the City Halls, as the BBC SSO will be providing a live performance of Shostakovich’s score for ‘The New Babylon’, Grigori Kozintsev’s Marxist classic. Tickets are £10 and can be booked online at www.glasgowcityhalls.com. The Festival is on from the 20th to the 24th, and will also include showcases of new Scottish movie-making talent at Café Flicker throughout.

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THERE’S A WHOLE WORLD OF CHEAP MOVIES OUT THERE IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK. “Look you idiot, can’t you see Steven Seagal is coming?” tudent life isn’t all pubs and Membership of The Edinburgh Universit y long lies you know. Film Society (www.eufs.org.uk) costs £15 a year or £10 per semester and this will allow There’s a whole world of cheap movies out there you to see over 60 films at various venues. if you know where to look. So put down that pint Highlights of the autum n season include and let The Skinny be your guide for the new ‘D r. St ra n ge love’ a nd ‘H id d e n’ (ab ove ) . term. At the Glasgow Film Theatre (www.gft.org.uk) How does 50 films for £35 sound? By joining The you can purchase a GFT CineCard where, for Edinburgh Film Guild (www.edinburghfilmguild. a £30 annual fee, you can receive £1 off the com), beginning in October, you can see a choice concession price of £4 every time you visit, plus of four films every Sunday evening plus a set further discounts and vouchers. If you plan on film each Wednesday. The 2006/07 programme seeing every movie out there and have a bit will include a Roger Corman and a Fassbinder more to spend, then the Cineworld Unlimited season and membership also entitles you to card allows you entry to any film at any time concession rates for entry to the Filmhouse. in any Cineworld venue for a fee of £10.99 a month. See www.ugccinemas.co.uk for details.

And, as tangents go, this is a big one, but Steven “Orange? Why, Yes I Am” Seagal will be at the Renfrew Ferry to perform his interpretation of blues music on the 19th. Touted on the Ferry’s website as “the first individual to personally sponsor the disarming and disposal of a nuclear missile”, the gig may provide you with firsthand experience of how he handles a bomb. EDINBURGH FILM NEWS WILL BE RETURNING NEXT MONTH AS USUAL. WE APOLOGISE BUT IT HAD A BIG FESTIVAL AND NEEDS A MONTH TO RECOVER

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1. Big John Patton - Silver Metre (Blue Note) A Hammond organ groove long enough for me to take a prowl round the dancefloor to check the front of stage sound quality. 2 . Wi l l ie B o bo - Evi l Ways (Verve) I get hung up on certain tunes a n d s e a rc h o u t d i f f e re n t versions. This is the original Latin take on Evil Ways (a hit for Santana). 3. The Isley Brothers - My Love Is Your Love Forever ( Tamla Motown) Sounds superb. 4. The Spinners - What More Could A Boy Ask For? (Tamla Motown) A ra r i s h a n d c o n s i s te n t l y popular Motown track. Midtempo soul, great voca l harmonies and perfect for the Northern Soul sideways shuffle. 5. King Curtis - Footpattin’ pt. II (Atco) This is a tribute to Jr. Walker and his raucous sax playing style.

6. The Supremes - Love Is An Itching In My Heart (Motown) A classic Motown stomper with Benny Benjamin on drums and one of James Jamerson’s best bass lines.

starring Lon Chaney

7. The Fifth Dimension - What Does It Take? (Bell) In a search for the mid-tempo stuff that goes down well at Goodfoot I found this cover of a Jr. Walker tune. This time the Wrecking Crew play the Funk Brothers’ charts.

Live musical accompaniment by cinema organist Donald McKenzie

Tuesday 31 October 7.30pm £10

8. The Impressions - Nothing Can Stop Me (Stateside) Curtis Mayfield gave this to Gene Chandler for a rare UK Chart entry. 9. Otis Redding - Lovin’ By The Pound (Stax) An up-tempo slice of sixties R&B unissued till 1991. Despite all his great soul sides this is the obscure one that gets plays on the Northern Soul scene. 10. Booker T and The MG’s - It’s Your Thing (Stax) This Isley Brothers funk outing is my latest find and it’s ideal for closing a set leaving the next DJ to enter on the Up beat.

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September 06

ISSUE TWELVE

Coming Out

AT HOME Editorial

here’s a retro feel to DVD this month, with classics of film, TV and music video featured below, but check our detailed release schedules for all things round, shiny and new!

Brighton Rock

Fim DVDs Sep 4

A TRUE CLASSIC OF BRITISH CINEMA

Silent Hill “subtle as spilled intestines” Brighton Rock Pierrepoint “captivating, provocative filmmaking” Death Wish Wicker Man Collector’s Edition

by Keir HInd

‘B

righton Rock’ is a true classic of British cinema. It was made in 1947, long enough after Graham Greene’s 1938 book was written for the atmosphere of Brighton to have greatly changed. Greene, who was one of Britain’s best film critics during the thirties, wrote in a cinematic way, penning this crime thriller when Brighton was a risky tourist town; ridden with gangs ready to prey on holidaymakers. By 1947 the gangs were gone, and the tourist attractions had changed forever, mainly due to the massive aftereffects of the war. When the Boulting brothers came to film this story, a lot had to be recreated, and this was done extraordinarily well, with aid of Harry Waxman’s superb, grimy, cinematography.

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Star Wars I-III: Original Versions

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Brick “one of the best film noirs in recent years” Confetti “Green Wing and Spaced fans will flock to this” Tristan & Isolde “brisk and imaginative battle scenes”

Richard Attenborough stars as Pinkie Brown, a particularly vicious young gang member and the villain of the piece, who opens the story when he kills a traitorous ex-member of the gang. Unfortunately for Pinkie, his victim had sought help from a kindly but tough woman, Ida Arnold, who subsequently investigates his death. Ida represents Brighton’s irrepressible carnival atmosphere just as Pinkie stands for the criminal element, and she will not be stopped. This complex, taut plot is all resolved in a dark but neat way - with a macabre twist, one that Greene disliked, but which was entirely in keeping with the tone of this bleak, uncompromising British masterpiece.

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OUT NOW.

THE WEST WING SEASON 7

POSSIBLY THE BEST TELEVISION DRAMA OF ALL TIME

By Season 7 The West Wing has lost a little of the spark and lot of the humour that characterised Aaron Sorkin’s time at the helm, yet still manages to remain surprising, sincere and superlative among its rivals. By dividing its time between the Whitehouse and the Presidential Election race, this final season attempts to inject some fresh vigour into familiar characters and scenarios, but with mixed success. Separating the strongest characters makes for a less pithy, more introspective feel to the show. We are more likely to see CJ or Josh dealing with private torment than teasing each other mercilessly and this misses a lynchpin of the whole series; what

Music DVDs R.E.M. WHEN THE LIGHT IS MINE Aug 28 Metallica – Live Shit: Binge and Purge (Re-release) Sep 11 Public Enemy – The Revolverution Tour, (Manchester) REM – Best Of The IRS Years 1982-1987 Sep 18 Free: Forever Free Sep 25 Depeche Mode Touring the Angel: Live in Milan

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we really want is to see the most serious people in the world be sarcastic as hell to each other. A l t h o u g h ve e r i n g i n to n e a r l u d i c ro u s optimism with a Mexican candidate running for President, the writing is never less than engaging and acerbic. As the conclusion to possibly the best television drama of all t i me, t h i s s ea s o n s t r u g g l es u nd er s uch responsibility, and yet when judged alongside other programs it is nevertheless remarkable. Each episode contains all the wit, depth and didacticism of a short play, proving that television can and should have the ambition to do more than constantly court the masses. [Caroline Hurley] OUT ON SEPTEMBER 11

Sep 4 The OC, Season 3 The Armando Ianucci Shows Sep 11 Curb Your Enthusiasm, Season 5 Little Britain, Season 3 The West Wing, Season 7 Sep 18 Prison Break, Season 1 ER, Season 7 Scrubs, Season 4 A-Team, Season 4 My Name Is Earl, Season 1

THE NUMBER OF REAL ‘RARITIES’ IS IMPRESSIVE

THE BEST OF THE I.R.S. YEARS 1982-1987 On the 11th of September, rock giants REM release their first, self-chosen and thoroughly comprehensive ‘best of’ from their time with independent label IRS. Accompanying this release will be the DVD ‘When The Light Is Mine’, chronicling the band’s visual exploits during this time. Much of the fare on show here will be instantly recognisable to fans, however the obscure source of many of these tracks and the number of real ‘rarities’ is impressive. Aside from now-legendary performances on The Tube and The Old Grey Whistle-Test, there are also videos from the band’s debut EP, ‘Chronic Town’ along with a James Herbert-filmed documentary on the band. The band’s IRS years were amongst their

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TV DVDs

most productive and, prior to the sillymoney Warners world in which they ruled after this, the Athens four-piece amassed a back catalogue of the highest quality. The DVD spans this era nicely offering something for everyone – from the classics such as The One I Love and It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) to the aforementioned live beauties. The additional extras promised include unseen interviews and acoustic performances, which adds to the excitement and makes this a must-have for anyone who’s… well, anyone, right? Right! [Jon Seller] OUT ON SEPTEMBER 11 THROUGH EMI. WWW.REMHQ.COM

BEATS

ER - SEASON 7

DVD is often a little lax in the time it takes to reach us, and although this is the seventh season of ER, it still feels very much like a leap back in time. Lovable everyman Mark Greene is still with us as doctor becomes patient, Carter too, is still fresh-faced but now a recovering drug addict, Benton’s career is in jeopardy, Abby’s personal problems escalate and Carrie is still a bitch. Somehow, in the midst of all this, they manage to deal with injured sweatshop workers, a hideous train crash and the constant interference of upper management. Perhaps forced to adopt heavy drama at every turn by its seventh year, the acting, the pace and the depth of characterisation remain strong enough to breathe life into any hackneyed premise. Concluding with a crazed gunman on the loose, this expertly crafted t e l ev i s i o n p rov e s that after six years, it can continue to h a ve h e a r t ra te s ra c i n g . [ C a ro l i n e Hurley] OUT ON

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DEPECHE MODE

‘TOURING THE ANGEL: LIVE IN MILAN’ (MUTE) In the process of their thus far 26 year career, this is a band that braved a thunder of elements and embraced past afflictions rather than allow them to send them under. Filmed earlier this year, ‘Touring the Angel…’ sees the ‘Mode in full swing with a repertoire of squelch, bleeps and bloops to give Kraftwerk a run for their deutschmarks. With his characteristic Reser voir Dog-like cool, a coif fured Fletch remains entirely static behind his gigantic alien effects desk while Martin Gore is all about the wicked riffs and hypnotic aesthetics, glazed by Anton Corbijn’s stage design. Meanwhile, a mesmerised Gahan quite clearly has Milan in the palm of his mitt as he stomps and swaggers his way through monumental tracks like A Question of Time, I Feel You and Never Let Me Down Again. The second dvd contains a mini documentary and bonus audio disc, making this a comprehensive package well worth the scratch. (Dave Kerr) OUT ON SEPTEMBER 25 WWW.DEPECHEMODE.COM

METALLICA

LIVE SHIT: BINGE AND PURGE (RE-RELEASE) Cha-ching! The sound of another Metallica release hitting the shelves, this time re - released in an ea sy to swa llow hourlong format is the classic thrash - athon Live S hit: Binge and Purge. If you were the sort of fan who had Binge and Purge as a staple part of your daily viewing for years, then this might seem insulting, but for any newcomers to ‘Tallica, this should be an enticement to watch more of the good ole days. Recorded in Seattle, San Diego and Mexico City, the original was a mammoth watch, with solos to get lost in and lighting to get laughs out of. As a ‘highlights’ package, this offers a range of their finest moments from Seek and Destroy to that thorn in the side of guitar shop workers, Fade To Black. Bass-solos aside, this is a reminder of everything Metallica did right and why we used to love them… [Caroline Hurley] OUT NOW

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September 06

ISSUE TWELVE

by Alex Burden & Bram Gieben

hether you’re a broke student or a penny-conscious local, the price of club entry seems pretty daunting. You could always take advantage of the specials available at a club early on. The queues are smaller, the bar’s less packed, you can sometimes find a seat, and you can test your more adventurous moves on spacious dancefloors. Membership is another bonus for pennywatchers as it slashes £s off the entry fee. Aside from that, there are a host of high quality, low wallet-impact nights on offer.

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GAY AGAINST YOU (LIVE)

FAST, BONGO CLUB, EDINBURGH AUG 11

Another Cabaret Voltaire night with zero door tax is Split, which appeared to fill a hole in the market on Edinburgh’s Tuesdays. Motherfunk, with Gino & Fryer (now at Opal Lounge, George Street, every Tuesday, and still free) cater for your funk needs, but there was room for something a bit more abrasive. In stepped Split (11pm-3am, free), with its’ raucous mix of drum and bass, hip-hop, electro, techno and house - and there it has stayed for three and a half years. Resident and promoter Pyz says Split: “… is just about having fun without an ego,” and the many sweaty and inebriated punters who have lapped up the club’s ‘anything goes’ atmosphere would be sure to agree.

Two young men crawl around the dancefloor of the Bongo Club as the sounds of the Fast resident DJ play out. Dressed in white running s hor ts , cu stom cut white t- s hir ts a nd with chalk in hand they lay down shapes, lines and drawings. Glasgow based duo Gay Against You wholeheartedly and shamelessly commit themselves to their dramatic performance. Tissue paper, magazines and cardboard boxes scatter the floor, while an Apple laptop and synthesizer pump out sharp, punky electro. Their music appears to take elements from 80s games consoles, hardcore death metal, punk and the essence of Aphex Twin. Gay Against You’s sweet melodies are thrown in - to craft some catchy tunes. As they roll around, moving amongst their dancing audience and occa s ionally being held aloft by the crowd, they present loosely orchestrated madness, with singing and screaming to boot. This was some experience. [Jack Waddington]

Trade Union (Mondays, 11pm-3am, £2/£1 Trade Union members and ECCF members) will come in handy for those who are working the bars and clubs during term time. If you’re fed up watching everyone else have a boogie and get steaming while you slave away, then Trade Union is your saviour, with the sounds of DJ Beefy. Moving over to Studio 24 you can find Fake (Monthly Fridays, 11pm3am, free b4 12am/£5) with another early-starter special, and an electro set menu. Side-orders of synth pop, funk, rock, and electroclash follow. Another kind of club entirely is the Institute of Electronic Arts. Running an online forum for producers, DJs and punters (www.theinstituteonline.co.uk), this plucky bunch of musical innovators put on low-price shows with boundarypushing live PAs at a variety of clubs. Their website is the best place to keep track of their events as they arise.

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At the Liquid Rooms there’s The Snatch Social, Evol and Taste, with a reasonable sliding scale of entry fee. Evol on Fridays (10.30pm-3am), with DJs Kieron and Skoda playing out pop-rock and alternative, is an institution – the night’s been running for over a decade now, proof that something’s working. It’s slightly pricier than midweek Indie night Indi-Go (Wednesdays, 10.30pm-3am, £2/£1 NUS) at £5. House night Frunt (Tuesdays, 11pm-3am) beats them all on the cost front by being completely free. For a bit more midweek fun, the Snatch Social (Thurs 10.30pm-3am, £3 members/£4 students/£5 others) will oblige your needs for holiday camp fun with cabaret, karaoke, and kooky tracks. They advertise their drinks costs as being positively 1981, so get a few Thatcherpriced pints and shots in before returning to the noughties. An example of earlybird saving is Taste (11pm-3am), which is only £5 between 11 and 11.30pm, before going up to £6 members / £8 others. This year they celebrated their 600th night. The club is a long-runner, having been established for over a decade blasting out the antics of Fisher and Price, the not-so-child-friendly dons of funky tech-house. Over at Cabaret Voltaire there’s electro wunderkinds We Are… Electric on Wednesday nights (11pm-3am, free to members/£0 b4 12am (£2 after) / varies for guests), which has recently seen its first birthday, quickly garnering a loyal following. Residents Gary Mac & Flix have already been joined by the likes of Felix da Housecat and Andrew Weatherall.

CLUB PREVIEW

ULTRAGROOVE BACARDI B-LIVE PARTY September sees the strongest collaboration between Ultragroove and Bacardi B-Live yet, as Dimitri From Paris, Romain (BNO, Records, Paris), The Unabombers and The Trouble DJs all join Gareth Sommerville for an extravaganza of house, disco, funk, soul and hip hop, sure to be a highlight of the club’s seven year history. Dimitri released his first album ‘Sacrebleu’ in 1997, selling 30 0,0 0 0 copies worldwide. Apart from notching up numerous DJ dates worldwide, his great science of mixing and entertaining has led him to release ‘A Night at the Playboy Mansion’, ‘Disco Forever’ and the ‘Dimitri In The House’ mix compilations, all highlighting his disco/house influences.

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Your week just wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Curious? (and it’s rockier cousin, Hobo) at the Bongo Club (5pm-3am, free). It’s an unusual club that runs for ten hours every Sunday afternoon/night. The music policy is flexible so there’s something for everyone – plus there’s free Internet access so that you can surf while you boogie. It’s a great way to unwind the weekend while still managing to fit in some partying before studies on Monday.

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There are also many pre-club sessions in bars across the city. Quite often these are tied to club nights, such as the Switch-Up! sessions at City Cafe on alternate Fridays (run by BioRhythm / Bass Syndicate head honcho, DJ Believe). SwitchUp! are not the only promoters to run pre-clubs at City Cafe, which has a long tradition of entertaining clubbers before their evenings out. Pre-clubs offer a great atmosphere in which to party before you hit the dancefloor, such as Tuesdays at Baraka on Infirmary Street (formerly Oxygen / Boudoir restaurant). They have many DJs including Disko Pervert of Dogma fame spinning tunes from 8pm onwards, with free finger-food and cheap drinks. We have only scratched the surface here: there is a wealth of choice in terms of venue, genre and price available in Edinburgh. Keep abreast of all the goings-on by picking up your free SKINNY once a month - check the listings and our previews for un-missable nights at all these venues. Just remember to keep your cupboard stocked with aspirins for those lectures the morning after.

Let’s go loco!

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UNLOCK THE HOUSE

OCEAN TERMINAL, EDINBURGH, AUG 19

“THE PROSPECT OF PLAYING AS A LEGO REPRESENTATION OF BILLY DEE WILLIAMS IS UNDENIABLY EXCITING”

Editorial

his month’s games section was written in-between shooting things in ‘FarCry’ and hacking others in ‘Oblivion’ (such a massive game), if you like to Josh shoot things, or just want to wander around tropical islands, give ‘FarCry’ a shot. And if you don’t own ‘Oblivion’, well... you should. My playing habits aside, read on for the lowdown of the latest Star Wars game, student procrastination techniques, and maybe a review. If you’re lucky.

WORLD POKER TOUR As a lover of poker, the prospect of playing a few quick hands on the bus to wake up my brain before a hard day’s work was enticing, but alas WPT is not all that it could have been. WPT is a reasonable stab at portable poker, the AI is pretty good (even if they check a lot) and bluffing them for all they’re worth is rather satisf ying. The graphics are a good effort, nothing groundbreaking, but they do make you feel as if you are playing someone rather than just a processor. The load times, however, got me worried my PSP had given up the ghost, and the repetitive commentary very quickly got me hunting for my i-Pod. Multiplayer is a mixed bag – it is refreshing playing players with differing strategies, but you need to be connected to the internet, so you can’t sit on a bus and play with some mates. Also in both on and offline modes when players leave or join the table the game appears to freeze, which is a little irritating. At the end of the day, if you want to play some poker on the move, and are prepared to wait for the ludicrous load times, WPT might be worth your dollar. Personally, I would spend my twentynote on a crate of beers and a fiver bet on real poker with friends – because for many, the evening may outlast the appeal that WPT will have. [Phil Roberts]

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Skinny: There are a lot of Star Wars games out there, what are your thoughts on them? Smith: We’re all big Star Wars fans, and of course we play a lot of games. So we have very fond memories of many Star Wars games, from the original arcade machine onwards. Every new title brings something a bit different. Star Wars is a big universe, so there are lots of different places to go. Skinny: Any favourites? Smith: The original Arcade machine, for its sheer impact, and X-Wing on the PC, for its immersiveness, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Skinny: And what about the worst? Smith: I think we’d have the same views as most other fans. Skinny: Come on now… we all know ‘Battlefront’ was awful, not to mention ‘Battle for Naboo’, ‘Yoda Stories’… and, ahem… anyway… One of the standout qualities of the first game was its quirky sense of humour, making fun of both the films and indeed the premise of LEGO Star Wars. How important did you feel this was to the game and how much have you implemented it into the sequel? Smith: Humour was an essential part of the original ‘LEGO Star Wars’ concept, and it’s something we’ve tried to push even further forward in the new game. The LEGO world gives us unique licence to offer a fresh take on these iconic characters and all that memorable action. It’s not simply about what we do, either; it’s about how we do it. We just like to have fun Skinny: But was it still possible to make the gold bikini attractive… even on a Lego character? Smith: Judge for yourself!

OUT NOW FOR PSP.

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WITH DIMITRI, THE UNABOMBERS, AND ROMAIN,

CABARET VOLTAIRE, EDINBURGH, SEPT 23

The Unabombers are Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford. Residents at their own l e g e n d a r y El e ct r i c C h a i r night in Manchester, their reputation has grown handin-hand with the success of the cl u b they s ta r ted in 1995, where they’ve spun alongside some of the world’s finest DJs ; Francois Ker vorkian, Carl Craig and Gilles Peterson to name a few. They’ve clocked up several international gig s and al so found the time to release a number of mix compilations. Romain plays regularly

a t P a r i s’ l e a d i n g n i g h tc l u b s i ncl ud i ng Rex Cl u b, Q ueen, Pulp, and Batofar, serving up a variety of musical styles taken from his huge and versatile record collection. He also runs Basenotic Records, which has seen releases from DJ Deep, Julien Jabre, DJ Gregory and Pepe Braddock and gained support from heavy-hitters like Tony Humphries and Frankie Knuckles along the way. [Colin Chapman] 10.30 PM - 3AM, £15 ADVANCE. WWW.ULTRAGROOVE.CO.UK

The eight hour showcase of over 25 Edinburgh house DJs at the 1800 capacity Ocean Terminal attracted a reasonable sized crowd, who strut their stuff and raise their plastic pint glasses in the air for pleasing mainstream house. The floor of room one got extra wet for Afterdark’s Neil Bartley & Jammy, even wetter for Luvely’s Dean Newton, who gave an enthusiastic performance with plenty of sexy, darker beats, before building up to Derek Martin’s climaxing main slot. The powerful sound system was an extra bonus. A somewhat sparse room two offered a funkier contrast, with Garry J’s live percussion and the Solescience DJs playing to a chilled crowd. Room three turned out to be the outdoor balcony, an agreeable haven for smoking and socialising, against a backdrop of mainly 80’s chart music. The main drawback during festival time was the apparent absence of any international festival-goers; a shame given that events like these provide more than their fair share of excellent music - and tonight was no exception. [Wendy Martin]

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by Craig Wilson

t allowed you to slaughter Jar Jar to your heart’s content, face the cutest Darth Maul ever, and even play as Liam Neeson; its official, ‘LEGO Star Wars’ rocked. And now, only a year and a bit on, ‘Lego Star Wars II’ is upon us, promising to take this ridiculously fun and easy going game into the era of Hamill, Ford and Fisher. Thus we’re barely able to contain our excitement at the prospect of playing as Han Solo, shooting Greedo first, and perhaps even discovering what causes Porkins’ X-wing to mysteriously blow up. We talked to Jonathan Smith, Development Director at TT games and asked him about the creation of ‘LEGO Star Wars 2’…

AT HOME

BEATS ‘Avin’ It On A Shoestring

GAMES COMING SOON September 8

Tekken: Dark Resurrection (PSP) B-Boy (PS2/PSP) Rag Doll Kung Fu (PC ) War Front: Turning Point (PC)

ON THE WEB Castlevania - Dawn of Sorrow Hacks and Slash RPG does exactly what it says on the TIn Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival The Skinny was there and got drunk. Read all the earth shattering discoveries and more....

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Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (DS) Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War (PS2) Broken Sword: The Angel of Death (PC) Yakuza (PS2)

September 22

Contact (DS) The Godfather (X360) Guilty Gear Dust Strikers (DS/PSP) Jaws (PC/Xbox/PS2) Baten Kaitos Origins (GC)

September 29

Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria (PS2) 42 All-Time Classics (DS) Age of Empires: The Age of Kings (DS) Infected (PSP) Playwize Poker & Casino (PS2)

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Skinny: We will… It’s not been all that long since the original, how has development worked out in comparison? Smith: ‘LEGO Star Wars II’ is a much bigger game than the original, but we’ve been able to build more efficiently this time around on all the work we did originally proving the core concept and gameplay technology. Overall, we’ve done it slightly faster, but with more people. Skinny: What did you think was the first game’s greatest achievement, and how has it been carried over into the sequel? Smith: We were most proud of the way the whole game can be played by two people together, using our “drop-in/drop-out” co-op system – and that’s something we’ve definitely carried into the new game, with a few refinements. Skinny: One last thing… What actually made Porkins’ X-Wing explode? Smith: Ah yes, good old Red Six. Blasted by Imperials, I’m afraid. Skinny: Thanks…

A part of me refuses to believe that Porkins would have died so easily and I start to beleive that even Smith may be in on the conspiracy… Then I realise it’s probably about time I moved on. LEGO Star Wars II is shaping up to be even better than its predecessor which proved to be one of the most fun, and surprisingly high quality, games of 2005. Clever enhancements to the already addictive co-op mode should be interesting and promises of a longer game are also more than welcome, a lack of longevity proving to be one of the original’s few flaws. The game will also make greater use of vehicles and allow you to create custom characters with which to dissect stormtroopers. Not to mention that the prospect of playing as a Lego representation of Billy Dee Williams is also undeniably exciting. I just wish I wasn’t so worryingly obsessed with a Lego woman in a gold bikini… LEGO STAR WARS II IS OUT ON SEPTEMBER 15TH. ACTIVISION, LUCASARTS, T2. WWW.LUCASARTS.COM/GAMES /LEGOSTARWARSII/, WWW.ACTIVISION.COM

MY DOG ATE IT... W

e all know the feeling; you’re hung-over, telly is crap and you are supposed to be setting off for your 11am start soon. But there is one issue: You just can’t be arsed. So what do you do? The answer, friends, is to read on…

Multiplayer gaming is an excellent and (I found) mildly addictive way to avoid getting anything learnt proper at Uni. And if done correctly will not take too much of a toll on your loan. All of these games can be picked up cheap second hand or via eBay. First off, if you don’t have one, get a Gamecube. Both ‘Smash Brothers’ and ‘Super Monkey Ball’ need one if you are to feel any benefit from the small shiny discs… ‘Super Smash Brothers Melee’ is a pure multiplayer game, four players take control of various Nintendo characters, each with their own set of moves and battle it out on a variety of stages. Very simple, but very, very awesome. You will get hooked very easily,

especially with the game stats being recorded - everything can become quite competitive. ‘Super Monkey Ball 2’ has twelve different minigames, each allowing for control of your ball-enclosed primate in a different way. Race, battle, play tennis and even bowl - all with monkeys. You can’t ask for more than that really. Finally, for anyone with an Xbox: buy ‘Fusion Frenzy’. Turbo cheap (£5 last I saw it), but turbo brilliant. Play through a huge variety of mini-games, battling against three friends. Modes vary from simple reaction tests (‘Parapa the Rapper style dance section) and ‘Gladiators’ style Sumo (those large metal balls) right through to more abstract and (initially) quite disconcerting games involving controlling two characters at once. There really is at least two games for everyone here. So there you have it, screw that essay and play computer games. It’s what all the cool kids are doing.

September 06

ISSUE TWELVE

THEATRE Editorial R

ight now, the Scottish stage is blossoming. The National Theatre of Scotland has seen to that; established in 2003, it has developed so strongly we decided to write about it! September, however, is always Yasmi-nemo a dead zone as the Edinburgh festival peters out and the Royal Mile sleeps for the next 11 months. Don’t be dejected though, especially if you’re a student since Edinburgh’s Bedlam Theatre and Glasgow’s Gilmorehill G12 provide wonderful opportunities for anyone who would like to get involved in theatre. Watch out for Autumn when things get back into full swing, but until then i’ll be in my room, hiding under the duvet trying to recover from the Fringe.

THE MANIFESTO OF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR VICKY FEATHERSTONE IS TO BRING THEATRE TO THE PEOPLE AND CO-OPERATE WITH INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES, INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

The National Theatre of Scotland

by Gareth K Vile

Best of Fest W

hile festival madness may be over for another year, August’s best productions are still hot topics of conversation around Edinburgh and beyond. Don’t be left out: here’s what The Skinny had to say on the handful of plays that made our five-star mark. Black Watch: “Historically informed, politically relevant and brilliantly executed: and one of the most well-rounded, topically insightful and wonderfully paced pieces of theatre ever seen.” [National Theatre of Scotland] Particularly in the Heartland:“What makes this play so engrossing is not only its comedic take on millennialism, but as we are utterly absorbed we beg to ask just one question: what in the name of Christ is going on?” [the TEAM] The Receipt: “Many plays at the Fringe are funny, moving or clever. Very few manage to cram all three into one hour.” [Will Adamsdale and Chris Branch] Dr Ledbetter’s Experiment: “This is clearly what the Fringe was meant for: experimental theatre that continuously pushes back the boundaries of dramatic art.” [The Performance Corporation] Unprotected: “It’s rare in its accurate representation of a marginalised demographic, and although it can be hard to bear in parts, its true stories of Liverpool’s sex workers deserve to be heard.” [Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse] C-90: “The strength of the story allows Daniel Kitson the storyteller to give his brand of bittersweet humour free and adorable rein.” [Daniel Kitson] Best of the rest: Hugh Hughes’ ‘Floating’ provided laughs a plenty; Anthony Neilson’s ‘Realism’ confounded but triumphed, and Mel Smith overcame the furore surrounding his threat to smoke on stage in Mary Kennedy’s ‘Allegiance’, and delivered a stunning performance.

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Black Watch: suitably set in The Drill Hall

he National Theatre of Scotland has managed, in the six short months since the start of its inaugural season, to become a dynamic and celebrated force. A success on the Fringe with Gregory Burke’s ‘Black Watch’ and Anthony Neilson’s ‘Realism’, a series of collaborations and events held across the country have established it at the forefront of cultural life in Scotland, from the Shetlands to the Borders. By refusing to tie itself down to a single base, the NTS has avoided the financial problems associated with new companies and has been able to reach out into the broader community. Launched in February through an event, ‘Home’, that took place simultaneously in ten different locations, it has presented a wide range of dramas in areas that would not usually have the opportunity to see such impressive work. The strength of the NTS lies in the clear vision of artistic director Vicky Featherstone. In her manifesto for the company, she states that her intention is to bring theatre to the people and co-operate with international companies, individual artists and local authorities. To this end, she has created a touring ensemble and the Young Company, bringing live theatre into schools and smaller communities, as well as supporting the training of young actors. Rather than attempting to create a programme from nothing, she has also entered into successful collaborations with existing companies. ‘Wolves in the Walls’, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s successful children’s book, was made in association with London based theatre company Improbable, while November’s tour of ‘Snuff’ is jointly produced by the Arches Theatre Company. Furthermore, the decision to use the existing infrastructure means that the NTS will be performing

in the country’s finest venues, from His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen to Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum and Glasgow’s Citizens. In this way, regional rivalries have been bypassed and the company is inclusive of many sorts of theatre, from the experimental, as in the site-specific ‘Home’, to the populist, via pieces for children. A strong commitment to outreach and education suggests that the NTS is willing to develop long term links to shape the next generation of theatre-goers and cultivate artists within Scotland. The first half of this season has seen the NTS express its intentions through a diverse portfolio of works. Both ‘Home’ and ‘Roam’ represented site-specific, suggestive drama: the latter performed at Edinburgh International Airport and using a variety of texts to explore national identity and the experience of global travel. More conventionally, scripted plays have included Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ and Chris Hannan’s ‘Elizabeth Gordon Quinn’. Both of these works revealed the NTS’ concern for theatre as a vehicle for social commentary, without descending into fashionable polemic. Overall, the season embraces the many aspects of modern Scottish theatre and operates as a summary of the state of modern performance art. The remainder of the year promises to continue in the same manner, with both the Touring Ensemble and the Young Company hitting the road with three works apiece, while two further plays are coming from the main company. The Touring Ensemble is taking ‘Gobbo’, ‘Mancub’ and ‘Julie’ across Scotland during September and October. Aiming for the younger audience as well as adults, they combine a hectic performance schedule with a community workshop programme. ‘Gobbo’ is intended for children aged five and over

and describes the adventures of a ‘goblin who doesn’t like adventures’. ‘Julie’, on the other hand, is an update of Strinberg’s most famous play, relocating the eternal battle of sexual and social politics to Scotland between the wars. The Young Company are bringing two new works and one classic to the stage. ‘Oedipus the King’ by Sophocles is retold using Scottish and West African traditions and Raman Mundair’s ‘Side Effects’ explores the consequences of a rowdy night out in Glasgow. Finally, ‘Self Contained’ is their entry for the Arches Live! Festival in September: a dark work that promises comedy and archaic technology. However, the centrepiece of the NTS’ year will be a production of John Byrne’s acclaimed TV series ‘Tutti Frutti’. Based on the music of the 1960s, it tells the story of a washed-up pop band, trying to rediscover their glory in the aftermath of their singer’s tragic death. Byrne’s sharp dialogue and wit made this one of the most beloved television dramas of the 1980s and its mixture of poignancy and laughter ensures that this will be a show to remember. Finally, Schiller’s ‘Mary Stuart’ affirms NTS’ commitment to re-examining Scotland’s past: set around a meeting between the Queen of Scots and her cousin Elizabeth I, it’s a modern masterpiece of characterisation and intrigue. In its first season, the National Theatre of Scotland has proven its vibrancy. The range of plays is impressive, and its willingness to tackle serious subjects suggests that it is able to examine Scottish identity without resorting to shallow patriotism. Not only does it return drama to the people, it creates a model of stagecraft and engagement that will resonate around the world. WWW.NATIONALTHEATRESCOTLAND.COM

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BEATS GLASGOW Mixtape Millionaires: Jae P & Myth, L-Marie, Nafees

BEAUTIFUL SOUP BLOC, GLASGOW, AUG 19

GLASGOW’S URBAN ARTISTS MAY NOT HAVE MAJOR LABEL DEALS YET, BUT THERE’S A WEALTH OF TALENT TO GO AROUND...

range Juice, Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian and Franz Ferdinand: Glasgow has always had a thriving musical culture. The city’s dance music culture is just as revolutionary, with labels like Soma and Sativae playing major parts in the emergent scene. Recently there has been a groundswell of urban, R&B and hip-hop artists coming up, ushering in a new era of creativity for Glasgow’s hip-hop headz.

aren’t too sure about the quality of urban music from Scotland, but if we’ve got major indie bands climbing the charts why can’t we have urban acts doing the same?” With solo mixtapes due from Jae P and Myth in the offing, they will continue their pursuit of the majors until they can’t say no.

Two of the most commercially appealing and talented of the new crop are Jae P and Myth, two Ghana-born rappers who have been performing together for three years with their Haatsville Project crew. “Glasgow as a city has given me a peace that I reckon I wouldn’t have if I was in London,” says Jae P. “The urban scene in still growing here, and we as the artists are really close together.” “There’s definitely an underground scene which needs to be tapped into,” agrees Myth. “I’ve freestyled with a few other Glasgow emcees and the lyrical talent and potency is beyond expression.” A soulful blend of vocal harmonies and verbal acrobatics, Jae P and his partner Myth create a sound not unlike classic mid90s US hip-hop. The fly, jazzy production values on their ‘One / Ansa’ mixtape recalled prime-era Tribe and early Mos Def, with both rappers displaying a distinctive mellow tone to their flows. Championed by Hip-Hop Connection, 1Xtra and XFM to name a few, Jae P reckons it is time for Glasgow’s urban artists’ to shine : “People

L-Marie is an R&B / hip-hop singer with a voice like molten platinum: the Scottish answer to Mary J. Blige. Her mixtapes, the ‘Liza Heat’ series, have proved wildly successful, again championed by 1Xtra, Kiss FM, Radio 1 and others. L-Marie is optimistic about the Scottish scene: “ I think the urban scene in Glasgow is stronger than it has ever been,” she says. “Aspiring artists are realising they don’t need to have a deal to get started, they can experiment.” Currently a finalist in the Diesel-U-Music competition, and riding the success of her 3rd volume of the ‘Liza Heat’ series, L-Marie intends to keep going for as long as possible: “My heart lies in live performance, so when I’m on stage, I give my all, I think it shows and people can feel that about me.” Another rising star in the firmament is young rapper Nafees, also making his way by releasing mixtapes and rocking live shows, including the aftershow for Snoop Dogg on one occasion. His first mixtape displayed an incisive lyrical bent that belies his young years. Excitingly, he refuses to pigeonhole himself as solely an urban artist, “I like to see myself as a part of a wide music culture from a diverse city. We have rap, soul, rock, dance, reggae. I’ve been recording new tracks for my next mixtape, working with musicians from many of these other scenes to make a collage of sounds, though Hiphop is the nucleus.” Although keen to stand side-by-side with other Glasgow urban artists, he sees himself as distinct. Yet he’s still humble: “I’m gonna work, commit and hustle, and hopefully I’m gonna get the support of those reading this now,” he says. With a new mixtape due in September to follow up on ‘Rappin Doesn’t Pay The Rent Yet’, with your support it could well be time for fortune to smile on Nafees and his peers. To paraphrase M.I.A.’s recent rebel yell “London - quieten down, we need to make a sound!” JAE P & MYTH’S ‘ONEANSA’ MIXTAPE AND JAE P’S ‘THE OFFICIAL ONENESS MIXTAPE’ ARE OUT NOW, AVAILABLE FROM WWW.HAATSVILLEONLINE.COM. MYTH’S ‘ANKASA MIXTAPE IS OUT SOON, WITH FULL ALBUMS DUE FROM BOTH ARTISTS LATER IN THE YEAR.

This new fortnightly offering from the Audio crew sees DJ Aldo and friends spin a seamless mix-up of all things electronic to a placid but receptive drinking crowd. Aldo’s early set focused on the minimal end of the dance music spectrum, serving up groovy glitch house with the confidence and dynamism to take in everything else along the way (Moroder a definite highlight). DJ Spud provided a harder but no less varied selection of house and techno. However, the increasing liveliness of the punters illuminated the venue’s shortcomings: with no dancefloor per se, those compelled to vboogie were limited to the small space between the bar and the DJ box; at times, a perilous endeavour. Nevertheless the crowd made the best of it, and the beats and reasonably priced booze were bountiful. If you’re looking for a cheap Saturday night with refreshingly good music, Beautiful Soup is certainly worth a try. [Calum Rodger]

WEE CHILL

THE GLASSHOUSE, GLASGOW, AUG 27

What other club night can you swing by at dinner time to sip on a Bacardi cocktail and make friends with The Lizards? Next, grab a burger just in time to catch Adam Beat ties’s fantastic To m Wa i t s - e s q u e a c o u s t i c set on the lawn… Then, as the night draws to a close, stroll over the bridge, past the palms to the disco ballroom to contort yourself to Metro Area’s awesome set? No, we weren’t completely out of the game - this is the norm at The Wee Chill, set at The Glasshouse in Queens Park, the most beautiful setting a Glasgow club could ask for. The guest DJs were great, but it was none other than MASH in the swishly decorated Bacardi Bbar who rocked the crowd hardest. Aside from the drizzle outside, which the organisers were powerless to remedy, this bank holiday special was well worth it. [Melissa Thomson]

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An artist’s impression of Nafees

CLUB PREVIEWS

RHYTHM & SOUND WITH TIKIMAN, KINKY AFRO

THE SUB CLUB, GLASGOW, SEPTEMBER 29 This month’s Kinky Afro is a departure of sorts, as Mr Mafro and friends welcome experimental dub pioneers Rhythm & Sound to share their bass-heavy wares. Their sixth album ‘See Mi Yah’ was released a year and a half ago, with the reclusive duo exploring the textures of dub bass in a series of 7-inch singles mastered at their legendary vinyl-cutting plant, described as the electronic dub equivalent of Lee Perry’s Black Ark. Mark Ernestus and Moritz Von Oswald have also recorded as Basic Channel, putting out Detroit-influenced techno and minimal electronica. With both artists closely involved in the rise of techno in Germany, their involvement stretching back to pre-unification Berlin, theirs is a classically-trained approach to music. Don’t expect an over-intellectualised, abstract performance however - the rich, textured darkness of their dub’s low end and the filtered pops and clicks of static that ride it, make Rhythm & Sound an exciting prospect for those who like their reggae modern and superintelligent. Vocalist and long-time collaborator Tikiman will also be in attendance to add melody and flow to their soundscapes. Backing from the Kinky Afro residents will be as diverse and floor-shaking as can be expected, as this adventurous clubbing institution treats the Subbie to yet another round of pioneering dance music. Next month sees the triumphant return of Sativae’s Dave Tarrida, supported by Youngsta. These boys just keep on giving! [Bram Gieben] 11PM - 3AM, £12 WWW.SUBCLUB.CO.UK

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TODD TERJE, DISCO NOT DISCO LIQUID LOUNGE, GLASGOW, SEPT 23RD

For their second birthday Disco Not Disco will give Norwegian producer Todd Terje (Full Pupp Records) his Scottish debut. Terje Olsen to his friends (Todd Terje is a cheeky reference to hou se legend Todd Terr y; h i s n a m e’s p ro n o u n c e d Tu r-Ye a h) , h i s productions - alongside those of Hans-Peter Lindstrom and Prins Thomas - have helped shape the nu-disco sound coming out of Oslo in recent times. He’s also famed for his reedits, particularly the non-too-legit version of Michael Jackson’s ‘Can’t Help It.’ Growing up in rural Norway, his initial forays into production being rough attempts at breakbeat and jungle. He didn’t catch the disco bug until he heard compatriot Bjørn Torske’s Sexy Disco track in 1999. Instead, young Terje’s early inspiration was The Prodigy, radio DJs Olle Abstract and Pål Nyhus and tapes of late producer Tore “Erot” Kroknes. Though attempting to train as a pianist, he moved away from a musical career to a physics course at Oslo University. However he continued to dabble in production, and in 2001 got in touch with Prins Thomas, who at that time worked at the city’s HS Records shop. Recognising Terje’s potential, he helped push him in the right direction and he soon met others who shared his musical mindset, going on to establish himself as a key player on the city’s electronic disco scene. He describes his DJ style as “high octane, leather homo-disco done up with mambo, coconuts and lipstick.” With further DJ support from residents Andy Piacentini and Colin Davie, it should make for an interesting evening’s entertainment. [Colin Chapman] 11PM - 3AM, £10/8 STUDENTS.

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BLACKSTROBE DEATH DISCO

THE ARCHES. GLASGOW, AUG 19 Death Disco as a night s ho u l d b e a p p l a u d e d fo r i n j e c t i n g f u n a n d af fordabilit y into the Glasgow club scene. The crowd are a fa scinating m i x f ro m A rc h e s re g u l a r s to art school fashionistas; anything goes and everything does. Resident Mingo-go helped breed this party atmosphere as she enthusiastically danced behind the decks to her mix of italo, disco and electro. Guesting in the second arch, Optimo’s Twitch warmed up the crowd with a variety of techno, from minimal right through to the harder KLF and Nitzer Ebb: perfect preparation for Blackstrobe. Unfortunately, Blackstrobe were not as much fun. Their better-known songs went down a treat, the use of live instruments allowed them to play about and tease the crowd with repeating melodies, but the latter half of their hour long set bore too much resemblance to industrial metallers Rammstein perhaps not what clubbers were expecting at 2am. Death Disco is still worth the entry fee though, just for the atmosphere and just to see Mingo-go dance! [Keira Sinclair] WWW.THEARCHES.CO.UK

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THEATRE Students - Find the stage!

Arches Club Previews KITSUNE VS ED BANGER MIND THE GAP SEPT 23

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GLASGOW by Simone Gray

by Laura Battle

hilst the heady excesses of the Edinburgh Festival may have faded with the last of the summer sun, there is still a great deal to look forward to over the coming months. True, there’s perhaps nothing quite so frivolous as ‘Bouncy Castle Hamlet’, nor as headline grabbing as ‘Black Watch’, but theatre programmes for the Autumn season are still bristling with a huge range of theatre, dance and opera. The Royal Lyceum kicks off an intense few months with ‘The Merchant of Venice’ followed by a production of Friedrich Schiller’s ‘Mary Stuart’ from the National Theatre of Scotland, a relatively new company which took the initiative of having no fixed residence and has been reaping the rewards ever since.

brother, venue, The King’s Theatre, plays host to the hotly anticipated tour of Alan Bennett’s latest play ‘The History Boys’ the week following its film release and sees a rerun of last year’s hugely successful run of Daphne Du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’, starring Nigel Havers as Maxim De Winter. For all those in favour of high camp and songs to sing along to, the Playhouse will deliver. The autumn run hosts a Queen tribute gig and catches the enduringly popular musical Chicago on its national tour, with a production starring ex-Brookside bombshell Jennifer Ellison.

Just round the corner, the Traverse Theatre has always provided a platform for fresh writing talent from Scotland and around the world, and has been the first in Scotland to pioneer site-specific productions set around the capital, including a public lavatory (‘Ladies and Gentlemen’, 2003) and an Indian restaurant (‘Curry Tales’, 2004). The as yet unpublished autumn programme will no doubt challenge and thrill. Opera buffs are well catered for at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre with a production of Strauss’ ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ from maverick director David McVicar, and Handel’s ‘Tamerlano’, both performed by Scottish Opera, and this year also sees the return of the highly acclaimed Rambert dance company. Its sister, or rather

Jimmy Chisholm plays Shylock

photo: Euan Miles

The History Boys

hough perhaps lesser known due to Edinburgh’s famed theatre circuit and festival, Scotland’s second city still bellows a distinctive creative thunder in the theatre world. Starting with the grand dame of theatre royalty in town, Glasgow’s Theatre Royal was first lovingly erected in 1867 and then rebuilt after 2 fires near the end of that century. With a proud entertainment history, it has a dated charm that seems to breathe fantastic tales from the intricately designed walls as you take your seat. Now home to Scotland’s resident companies, including Scottish Opera and the dynamic Scottish Ballet, expect to see a variety of drama, dance, opera and musical theatre this season. Look out for the British Stage Premiere of the classic romantic novel, ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’, set to open early this month.

theatre spectrum on offer in Glasgow, hosting a classical menu of silver spoon quality, including a wide variety of orchestral events alongside world music and popular entertainment.

The King’s Theatre also has a wonderfully rich history and bags of character, and is most famous for the locally renowned Pantomimes that are said to be some of the best in Britain. Having just hosted another production of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, mid-September will have the award winning musical ‘Guys and Dolls’ on the bill.

Finally, The Arches Theatre continues to be defined as the creative soul of Glasgow. The cavernous space beneath the hallowed arches, with the trains from Central Station rattling overhead, continually challenges with experimental and exploratory theatre staged in the belly of the city. It provides the ideal creative free space to enjoy the pleasures of contemporary theatre. The upcoming Arches LIVE!, running from 21st to 30th September, offers students a chance to catch 11 shows over the two week period for only £16. It promises to showcase a range of exciting new devised works, performance art pieces and new writing from emergent and established talent, offering yet another fantastic taste from the diverse theatre menu on offer in Glasgow.

The Citizens’ Theatre, given its name in honour of the people of Glasgow, has become a cultural beacon on a national level, and showcases British and European classics alongside new plays by the up and coming. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is a landmark theatre sat at the top of Buchanan Street surveying the retail Mecca below. It falls in the posh end of the

The Tramway boasts its status as a leading venue for contemporary visual and performing arts in Europe. The architecture of this unique space (once a tram shed that later became the cities main train terminus, depot and factory) has built its reputation on continually showcasing stunning performance and visual art productions that strive to fill this impressive converted space. Situated in Glasgow’s Merchant City, the Tron theatre presents a range of home grown shows, alongside visiting work from Scotland, the UK and beyond. Join them from August to December for their twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations as they showcase a program littered with inspiring theatrical productions.

BEATS

WHILE THE HEADY EXCESSES OF THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL MAY HAVE FADED, THERE IS STILL A GREAT DEAL TO LOOK FORWARD TO OVER THE COMING MONTHS

JUSTICE AND PEDRO WINTER. DEATH DISCO SEPT 16

Mind the Gap’s ever impressive resumé rolls on this month as it sets to take over the Arches for a night of electro-based shenanigans from an international cast of disco geeks and live acts. Parisian labels Kitsune and Ed Banger bring their own brands of sleazy French electro to top the bill in a stand-off that’s sure to leave the crowd in a sweaty mess. Uffie and DJ Feadz return after their seriously intimate, middle of the dancefloor set at the Art School last month with pseudo-Peaches vocals and retro breaks. DJ Mehdi also appears on the Ed Banger side with Fox & Wolf and Gildas & Masaya holding it up for Kitsune. Loads more filthy grooves come courtesy of hairy Brighton freaks Cagedbaby, whos “penchant for an ‘80s snare” is sure to go down well. In the midst of it all Chikinki and Union of Knives will somehow find the time to play live. Mind the Gap are making serious headway as a big night out in Glasgow, taking in a huge variety that should make for some epic parties. [Robbie Thomson]

A night of sleazy electro and some glitchy funk, though to put any label on their sound would be a disservice. This month’s event sees Ed Banger’s Records best, with sets from Justice and Pedro Winter. Support comes from resident DJ Mingo-go. Justice are probably best known for the Simian fronted smash ‘We Are Your Friends’ but they are likely to show any newcomers to their sound that they have a lot more to offer. The double act from Paris are building a favourable reputation due to their remixes of Soulwax and N.E.R.D, and their solo LP ‘Waters of Nazareth’. Pedro Winter is best known as the manager of electro house legends Daft Punk and Cassius, and now controls the innovative label that continues to gain increasing popularity. [Sean McNamara] 11PM -3AM, £10 ADV.

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LOOSE CHANGE: RENNIE PILGREM & FRIENDS SEPTEMBER 15

As TCR (Thursday Club Recordings) limber up for their 100th vinyl release, TCR head honcho and breaks legend Rennie Pilgrem is rolling out his live set for the first time in ten years. A DJ of no small note, Pilgrem has been around since the inception of acid house, his seminal influence on breakbeat is unquestionable. Credited as the man who coined the term ‘Nu-Skool Breaks’ his record label TCR has played home to B.L.I.M., Meat Katie, Breakneck, the legendary Arthur Baker and Koma & Bones. When breaks was co-opted into the mainstream by Radio 1 and Ibiza, TCR was among the first clutch of labels that the house-jocks turned to. A list of Pilgrem’s accomplishments would no doubt

include a mention of his tribalnonsense dancefloor smasher Black Widow, and tunes like Eskimo, and Hey Funky People, that brought buzz-saw basslines, tweaking acid and tribal drums to the dancefloors of clubs like Friction. Support tonight comes from Ninja Tune acts Vadim, Mr Thing and Saffrolla, so expect a healthy dose of hip-hop and scratch antics to warm you up for Pilgrem’s monster set. The old-skool don of nu-skool is coming to town - class is in session. [Bram Gieben]

Indian Summer @ Victoria Park, Sep 2-3, £60 weekend Head straight to the Southern Comfort Fat Tuesday tent for the nu-soul party. Amp Fiddler, Moodymann, Bill Brewster and Maurice Fulton are all playing.

JakN @ Studio 24, Sep 1, free The Diverse Frequencies crew return with their usual style of four decks, two mixers and flashy Kaos pads with guests Jamie Ball, Elexx (Avionix) and a 5am licence.

10.30 PM - 3AM, £8/£6. WWW.TCR.UK.COM, WWW.THEARCHES.CO.UK

by Ellen Bowler

NO DOUBT BENNETT’S ABILITY TO MIX THE POIGNANT WITH THE COMIC, THE LOFTY WITH THE BASE, HAS INGRATIATED HIM TO AUDIENCES AND CRITICS BOTH OVERSEAS AND AT HOME.

darkly humorous play ‘The History Boys’ has been greeted with open arms and much critical acclaim. It has picked up an impressive six Tony Awards this year and is set to kick off its second tour of the UK this month. Its self-effacing author Alan Bennett is affectionately deemed one of the foremost English playwrights of his generation. Unsurprisingly, all this success has paved the way for ‘The History Boys’ to move to the big screen in a forthcoming BBC film adapted by Bennett, and directed by Nicholas Hytner.

sexuality. From the beginning of the play we are aware that language is being used to demonstrate how ideas can be turned around to mean the opposite. In this way Bennett indulges the audience in a sharp-witted script and the wicked gratification of conspiring in the action. He tenderly brings all these themes together with the use of scholarly

dialogue that lends humour and charm to even the darkest theme or character. Unquestionably there is something of the author himself hidden behind several of the characters. This inevitably leads us to the question, is ‘The History Boys’ in fact Bennett offering us a revisionist history of his own

Ultimately, ‘The History Boys’ is not prescriptive about what message the audience should take from it. On the one hand the play reminds us of the angst and enthusiasm of youth. We can empathize with the schoolboy antics and the pressure to pass examinations. However, Bennett challenges this sense of nostalgia by creating characters that are in one moment the focus of our affection and in the next breath a source of distaste. We as the audience may witness on stage some of our own character traits and, more relevantly, our flaws. We may feel challenged by the events that transpire or even saddened. This is what comes of the author’s subtle examination of the grey areas of human motivation. No doubt Bennett’s ability to mix the poignant with the comic, the lofty with the base, has ingratiated him to audiences and critics both overseas and at home.

In the words of Alan Bennett himself “theatre is often at its most absorbing when it’s at school.” That seems to be the case in his latest production of ‘The History Boys’ which is set in a schoolroom, a generic scene to which most of us can relate. However, the play does not offer a lecture on History, Education or the Arts. It is thankfully much more entertaining than that. Yet what, if anything does Bennett want us to learn from this play? Typically, the play explores the big themes of love, death, human relationships and hope. The action revolves around a charming group of over-achieving and rowdy school boys and their pigeonholed and disillusioned teachers and Headmaster. However, far from being just another coming of age play ‘The History Boys’ delves into the complicated issue of trust and the intricate nature of human

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school experience? Is the classroom on stage, then, an arena for the fruition of unfulfilled fantasy and academic prowess? Certainly, the sheer confidence and intelligence with which these pupils interact with their teachers is quite far removed from most people’s memory of school. Nevertheless, whether you see yourself in Bennett’s characters or not, the action of ‘The History Boys’ encourages you to reflect upon your own school days and the education system as a whole, begging the question is education an end in itself or a means to an end?

The upcoming BBC film adaptation of The History Boys

KING’S THEATRE, EDINBURGH, 17-21 OCTOBER 2006.

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Loose Change @ The Arches, Sep 15, £ 8 (£6)See above John Tejada @ Sub Club, Sep 15, £12 John Tejada is another one of these DJ/ producers in modern dance music. Expect something modern and danceable that goes boom click boom click. Deviant Behaviour @ The Ferry, Sep 22, £13 Big 808 beats and sexy raps from The Egyptian Lover & Jamie Jupiter with a live set from Voltaic (Point One) and Effexxor, and more support from the DB Spit Roast team.

Inner Rhythm @ L iquid Room, Sep 9, £ 9/£5 for f irst 50 Motor City big boy DJ Bone with his no frills three deck techno magic, plus Deetek, Scott Murray and James Clark. Pins And Needles @ Red, Sep 15, £3 (£2) Tingling house, techno & electro with Innerspace Broadcasting guest Neldo, plus residents KMG, Paul Bendoris and The Hysteria Sector. Baca rd i B - L ive Pa r t y @ C aba r et Voltaire, Sep 23, £15 Dimitri fae Paris, The Unabombers and Romain (Paris) join Gareth Somerville and the Trouble DJs for a happy, carefree and gay party.

Disco Not Disco @ Liquid Lounge, Sep 23, £tbc Norwegian producers Re-edit Beast and Gem of the nu-disco sound, are helping to celebrate the club’s second birthday. Todd Terje also makes his Scottish debut.

Nightstrike ‘n Michigan @ Red, Sep 29, £3, £2 b4 12am Two of Edinburgh’s Detroit influenced clubs combine for the best in hi-tek funk.

Kinky Afro @ Sub Club, Sep 29, £12 Experimental and minimal dub pioneers Rhythm & Sound are joined by Dominica’s hot-blooded MC Tikiman. Join them for the perfect live modern reggae show.

Bumpin & Stompin @ The Corn Exchange, Sep 30, £9 Northern soul stompers in three rooms with Terry Jones, Joan Livesey, Lenny Harkins, Div Miller, Alan McKenzie, Kwik Mix, Barry Sharpe and more.

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Editorial

s September rolls in, the Teflon school uniforms roll out – and that can only mean two things. BHS sales are up and students are returning to the cities for some education. We have the info on how to liven up your nightlife and engineer some hobbies with our guide to open dex nights in Glasgow, and the money-saving clubs of Edinburgh. It is also an auspicious month for the Arches, which celebrates fifteen years of the arts within its walls; we have previews on Death Disco and TCR w/Pilgrem to help you along the way. Sep 25 also marks a mega day for Ninja Tune with the general release of zerodB’s debut, and Kid Koala’s ‘Your Mom’s Favourite DJ’, so we interviewed them both! There’s also Jae P & Myth, Bugz in the Attic, and the Radio Magnetic re-launch. We think you’ll find it adequate reading.

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Why Hip Hop doesn’t suck in ‘06 ello, hello?”

Josh Davis (aka DJ Shadow) is on the blower. “How’re you doing Josh?” The Skinny humbly enquires. “I’ve been better; our flight’s delayed in Singapore.” No matter, having recently fathered twins, no less, and been responsible for producing one of the most anticipated albums of the year so far, life can’t be too shabby for San Francisco’s favourite DJ saviour. Truly an enigmatic man of many movements, it’s a virtual impossibility to pin him down, but lets have a crack. So what’s your motivation?

“Continually expanding my musical universe. The only thing that matters to me is hearing music that inspires me. When I hear music that inspires me it’s like finding a new colour in the spectrum to paint pictures with. It’s the only way I can describe it. You’re still using a canvas and you’re still using paint but all of a sudden there’s a new element and you suddenly look at how you do what you do differently and the result of what you can achieve with that is what keeps me going.” Taking a dramatic leap from ‘The Private Press’ and all that’s gone before it, the gestation period for Shadow’s latest LP may well prove to be a lengthy one, but there’s no sense of complacency, as he testifies, “I don’t think you could really compare them, and that’s a positive thing because I set out to make a record that was impossible to compare to ‘Endtroducing’, which is what people seemed fixated on doing with the last record. So I think I’ve made a record that is hard to imitate and hard to categorize, which is one of the reasons it’s called ‘The Outsider’.”

Exemplary of this five-strong suite of anti-rhapsody is lead single Three Freaks; “what we in the Bay Area call a slap in Hyphy terms,” a track with ill-at-ease rhymes being riffed over deep speaker-bursting bass. As Shadow explains it, “when I came up with the beat I felt that it was strong and had potential, so I think it’s only natural that I would try and put people on it that know how to write to that type of beat, rather than some kind of underground rapper.”

3. zero dB - ‘Bongos, Bleeps & Basslines’ (Ninja Tune) Another Ninja Tune signing, even though we are still reeling from the epic, globetrotting afrobeat and latin rhythms on zero dB’s debut proper. Catch them at Edinburgh’s Departure Lounge on September 29.

Elsewhere, rumblings of funk, soul and retro-indie are plastered throughout. A natural progression perhaps, given the tendency of ‘The Private Press’ to focus on arrangement. ‘The Outsider’ ignores any previous conventions and technical inhibitions and witnesses the metamorphosis of a DJ into a composer. “Now that I don’t just use samples, that frees me up to be able to write string arrangements or create a bassline. It basically allows me to see through a lot of different musical interests that I’ve had but for various reasons haven’t until now.”

4. V/A - ‘Stones Throw - Ten Years’ (Stones Throw)

A compilation, released in July this year, celebrating the label that is home to some of the most innovative hip-hop of the last decade. If you don’t know Stones then this is a good place to get up to speed.

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Such indulgence is evidenced heavily throughout the first half of ‘The Outsider’. Collaborating with the originators of the ‘Hyphy’ movement (California’s answer to Crunk), E-40 and The Federation, on first glance it seems that Shadow’s going for shock tactics on his third. He shrugs the suggestion off, “I just sat down to make a record that reflected what I like and the type of music that I care about. Being from and living in the Bay Area, I sort of fell into listening to Hyphy stuff, and it’s the most potent type of rap that the Bay Area has come up with since the early 90s. So it was really exciting when it came along and rather than do what I would probably have done in the past and go ‘well gee, I’m a guy who mainly works with samples, so I guess this is just gonna pass me by,’ I decided to get into it.”

2. Darc Mind - ‘Symptomatic of a Greater Ill’ (Anticon) Brooding, bling-free hip-hop from Anticon, but not as leftfield as their usual releases - this is a lost classic from hip - hop’s glor y period, the mid-nineties. Props to Anticon for resurrecting ‘Symptomatic...’ at a time when hip-hop needs its’ underground heroes.

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‘The Outsider’. An interesting title, room for ambiguity, evoking the unexpected and suggesting all bets are off. One thing Shadow doesn’t stutter over, however, is that hiphop most definitely does not suck in 2006, and he (perhaps rightfully) mocks The Skinny’s interrogation skills as he retorts, “Oh you went there, you went and asked the question that I’ve almost become a dickhead about answering. Well, rap is cool right now, it’s as good as it’s ever been, there’s good and there’s bad, but it’s strong, otherwise I wouldn’t be indulging in it.”

1. Diplo - ‘Florida’ (Ninja Tune) Diplo’s ennervating mix of bass, sultry instrumentation, and hip-hop flourishes make ‘Florida’ a modern classic. A great intro to the B-More / Philly sound (also check Diplo’s ‘FabricLive’ Mix).

5 . V/A - ‘ T h e D FA R e m i xe s Chapter One’ (DFA / Astralwerks) D FA’s s c i e nt i f i c c h o p p i n g a n d cut ting of Le Tigre, Gorillaz and Fi s cher s poo ner, to na me j u s t a few, strips back the tracks to basic elements. Making dance music sound vintage and analogue is DFA’s skill and these remixes are a fine example of their craft.

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Photo call: Clockwise from Top Left New Young Pony Club by Matt McLeod Michael Franti by Alain Irureta The Subways by Alain Irureta Xavier Rudd by Alain Irureta Maximo Park by Rory Cooper

Whether the unfurling schizophrenic nature of ‘The Outsider’ is embraced or rebuffed by expecting ears, DJ Shadow’s spectrum continues to expand in correlation with his neverending quest. As he assures in parting; “I’ve always considered myself a lifer.” ‘THE OUTSIDER’ IS RELEASED THROUGH ISLAND ON SEPTEMBER 18. DJ SHADOW PLAYS THE ACADEMY, GLASGOW ON NOVEMBER 29. WWW.DJSHADOW.COM

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OU MAY NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE AGAIN

Let’s face facts: the world is a horrible place. The chances of you being blown up, happyslapped or mugged to within an inch of your life are pretty much 100% these days. That’s why I tend to spend most of my time indoors with the curtains drawn, talking to my many cats and Jay weeping gently into a mug of camomile tea. But hermiticism needn’t put a crimp on your appreciation of good art, and that’s why I’d like to use this first editorial to tell you about a website called www.artdorks.com. Much more than a place to find links to pretty pictures, Art Dorks serves as a community hub for artists from all over the world to exchange useful links, get constructive criticism on their own work and talk about the kind of exciting, unusual work that usually flies under the mainstream radar. Circumventing the stuffy gallery scene, Art Dorks gives vital exposure to incredible artists that you would never otherwise hear about. Surprising, inspiring and totally free – you may never leave the house again.

by Jon Seller

Beyond the Palace Walls

“WE KNEW A FEW GUYS FROM OTHER BANDS BUT THEY WERE JUST MATES, THERE WAS NO DISCERNIBLE DIFFERENCE TO ANYTHING BEFORE OR AFTER... MAYBE WE JUST WEREN’T INVITED!”

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FOR MANY PEOPLE THIS EXHIBITION WILL SERVE NOT MERELY AS A DISTRACTION, BUT AS A RIGOROUS CULTURAL EDUCATION

ack in 2004 the New York music scene was fuelling debate the length and breadth of the UK’s common rooms and muso hang outs. Had the Strokes had their day? Was the ‘difficult’ second album beyond them? Where have the Walkmen been hiding all my life? Without so much as a transatlantic murmuring in the wake of their first album ‘Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Has Gone’, the NYC five-

piece had managed to up the ante on the City’s thriving garage acts with the brilliantly furious ‘Bows and Arrows’. Preceded by breakthrough single The Rat, the Walkmen’s hectic blend of spiky guitar and melodic keys, which blended beneath Hamilton Leithauser’s tortured vocals, had finally entered the UK public’s musical consciousness. “It made things easier for us” reflects guitarist Paul Maroon. “We were playing sold out shows and getting more opportunities – playing our music to a much larger audience.”

iving in a cultural nexus such as Edinburgh, it’s easy to get blasé about the wealth of resources which are available on one’s doorstep. The Royal Museum on Chambers Street is one such goldmine that I myself have been guilty of neglecting in recent years, but the pull of its new exhibition, a huge showcase of rarely seen Islamic art, has proven to be irresistible. Ostensibly a collection of disparate pieces on loan from the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersberg, the curators have orchestrated these works of art to paint a vivid picture of Islamic cultural and political life over the course of ten centuries - a series of intimate snapshots which bring to life a story which spans the globe. Opening at a time when Islam is under heavier scrutiny than ever before, for many people this exhibition will serve not merely as a distraction, but as a rigorous cultural education.

So life was sweet then? “At first yes, but then we kind of got stuck in this relentless touring pattern which wasn’t ideal as we were all too aware of over-milking the record.” And so they stopped. Fed up with the monotony of touring, the band wanted to feel productive again, so they headed back to the studio and began work on their forthcoming record, ‘A Hundred Miles Off’ - a more measured, soulful offering, dealing with growing up and embracing it. “It’s a lighter record, or less gloomy if you like” admits Maroon. “We’re happy with where we’re at and we feel the songs reflect that.” Certainly opener Louisiana oozes maturity and contentment, evoking relaxing evenings sipping a Southern tipple or two. The Walkmen’s history is a long one with two of them being cousins and four sharing the same high school. Such familiarity has allowed the band to adopt a suitably laid-back approach to the industry. Their absence from the NYC hype of yesteryear was notable. They just got on with things. “People

Fittingly, the exhibition begins by setting out the Five Pillars of Islam – the core practices that are central to the faith. Items such as a prayer rug and an ablution basin highlight the importance of praying and the ritual purity that must be attained through washing. A beautiful 19th century beggar’s bowl – paradoxically forged using steel and gold – underlines the great importance of charity and community to the Islamic faith.

The Walkmen: Ready to Par-tay

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The Walkmen: Taking The Hundred Mile Stroll

expect all these bands to be best buddies and all hang out with each other. It wasn’t like that at all, I mean we knew a few guys from other bands but they were just mates, there was no discernible difference to anything before or after... maybe we just weren’t invited!” The band’s ease with their business is typified in their tour pastime - novel writing. They’re near completing ‘John’s Journey’, a “stupid story about a guy called John who kinda takes a journey” Maroon explains, helpfully. They’re also on the verge of releasing a complete song-by-song cover of Harry Nilsson’s 1974 record ‘Pussy Cats’ as a homage to their soon-to-be gone studio. “Everyone loves Harry Nilsson and we really loved that studio, so it just seemed right” explains Maroon, and who are we to argue? So what’s the latest phase of the Walkmen’s plan? “To get the next record out a bit quicker than this one” affirms Maroon, as if to reassure. Before then though there’s a gig at Edinburgh’s Liquid Room to attend. Remember they’re not too keen on touring, so be sure to grab this chance to see them. THE WALKMEN PLAY THE LIQUID ROOM, EDINBURGH ON SEPTEMBER 20. ‘A HUNDRED MILES OFF’ IS OFFICIALLY RELSEASED IN THE UK ON S EPTEMBER 11. WWW.THEWALKMEN.COM

Photo Corner The next part of the exhibition, an overview of early Islamic art, stresses just how much these works of art reflect the period and place in which they were made. In the centuries following the death of Muhammad in the year 632, Muslim rule expanded rapidly, and various regional styles exerted their influence on the production of Islamic art. One point of interest raised by the curators regards the import of Chinese pottery to the near east in the 9th century. The famous cobalt blue patterns that we now associate with traditional Chinese porcelain were in fact an Islamic innovation that was added to the designs and eventually managed to filter back to China around the 13th century – a fascinating and often overlooked fact of cultural cross-pollination.

FACE OF CRAFT AN UNUSUAL AND FLAWED EXHIBITION

Photo: Shannon Tofts

Organised to celebrate the work o f te n ‘ m a ke r s’ in the field of cra f t, t he co re of this exhibition is comprised of a series of photographs taken by Shannon Tofts. Unfortunately Tofts’ p o r t ra i t s a re, i n the ma in, overly posed and really ra t h e r a w k w a rd things. Bookbinder Faith Shannon gazes cheesily out Marianne Anderson o f s h ot, l o o k i n g awfully contemplative, whilst ceramicist Tony Franks seems to have been dumped unceremoniously in front of Glen Isla, and looks less than pleased about the whole thing. Tofts occasionally hits the mark however, as with his enigmatic image of jewellery maker Marianne Anderson. His close-up portraits of the makers’ hands are similarly posed and obvious, each huge photograph depicting the maker in question clutching the tools of their trade. One feels that these works are very contrived, and that simple images of the hands on their own would have been much more effective. The few examples of finished craft on display redeem the show: Michael Lloyd’s sterling silver Bowl for Hiroshima being a particularly elegant and beautiful highlight. An unusual and flawed exhibition, but one that some will enjoy nonetheless. [Celia Sontag]

Elsewhere we find an ornate spoon from Syria decorated incongruously with an elephant and a unicorn – the next room explains all however, by retelling a bizarre and pointless tale in which Sinbad the Sailor manages to avoid confrontation with a bloodthirsty unicorn who kills elephants for fun. Storytelling is a hugely important part of Islamic life, but I feel that something may have been lost in translation in this case. It is the visual artefacts that tell the most intriguing tale though, and some of the most interesting and unusual in this exhibition originate from remote Kubachi village in the Caucasian region of Daghestan. In the late part of the 19th century a series of unique, centuries-old tombstones and reliefs were discovered in the village - it is

THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, EDINBURGH UNTIL OCTOBER 8. FREE.

thought that the inhabitants may have been converted to Islam by preachers in the early 14th century. These pieces, which depict men, birds and unicorns (again!) are devastatingly beautiful in their simplicity and elegance of execution - the mystery behind their creation only adds to their allure. From the late 17th century onward a distinct western influence is to be seen in Islamic art, as countless trade links inevitably led to a natural exchange of ideas, following two centuries of conflict and distrust between the Ottoman Empire and Europe. The Ottoman Dynasty itself is well represented – the centrepiece of the exhibition being a fabulously opulent military tent. Perhaps the most imposing pieces on show are relics of the diplomacy and warfare between Russia and the Ottoman empire between the 17th and 19th centuries. As well as many ornate sabres and daggers, in one cabinet we find a flintlock gun which has been adorned with velvet and silver, and inscribed with poetry. It is a striking and beautiful machine; a highly decorated instrument of warfare which also serves as testament to man’s inclination to romanticise conflict and death. Beyond the Palace Walls is a dazzling exhibition which allows the viewer a privileged glimpse into an often misunderstood faith. The beauty and diversity of these pieces transcend any cultural differences and should fire the imagination of anyone who sees them. Make sure you don’t miss out. ROYAL MUSEUM, EDINBURGH UNTIL NOVEMBER 5. £6 (£5) £4 FOR UNDER -16S.

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SOUNDS The Black Keys: Any Way the Wind Blows “As long as music remains our main job we’re happy to continue putting out albums,” Black Keys singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach assures The Skinny. They should already be famous, following on from the success of that other blues based rock and roll two-piece, The White Stripes. When asked about the inevitable comparison Dan flatly replies, “I don’t think there is anyone out there who sounds like us.” He’s right, but with record companies falling over themselves to sign similar bands every time there’s a breakthrough, it’s astonishing that they’ve remained relatively unknown. “In the States radio is really fucked up. They never play anything that hasn’t cost a producer millions to manufacture,” added Dan. “We get played on college radio stations, you know, the important ones. Most people actually hear about us through word of mouth, which is great.” It’s raw and powerful music that is found in the most unlikely places – house parties, random compilation albums, scanning through a friend’s playlist – and it lodges in your chest until you find out more. Dan’s voice has that gruff, deep resonance that inspires heavy drinking and pointless reminiscing, backed by striking, riff-heavy guitar and steady, crashing drums. Maybe they’ve just missed their era, there is no doubt the Black Keys would’ve been huge in depression-era America, touring the smoke-filled halls of the South, supporting the likes of Blind Lemon Jefferson , or in the sixties kicking around with Creedence. While touring their last album they had been playing a cover of a song by Junior Kimbrough, a legendary bluesman from Mississippi, which proved so popular they ended up recording an EP of his songs called ‘Chulahoma’. It’s a stunning record, and it’s amazing that it hasn’t reached further than their dedicated fanbase.

around two months to record, since, “we just had so much more material to comb through,” most of the no-nonsense songs were nailed in just one take. Both albums were recorded in drummer Patrick’s Carney basement studio in their hometown of Akron, Ohio, without the help of a producer and while committed to a similar DIY aesthetic as their Detroit based bluesy counterparts, The Black Keys have so far used a different format for recording each album. Their latest offering was produced digitally for the first time, resulting in “a different kind of roughness” according to Dan. “All production methods are good in their own way, and they all have limitations.” With such a pure, uncluttered sound, their music is often sampled by DJs – if you frequent dancefloors you’ve probably moved like a monkey on crack to a few of their lightning bolt riffs without even realising. Apparently Dan doesn’t mind, “we’ve been approached to work with people but are pretty content to just push on doing what we are doing, and let people sample our work whenever they want.” ‘Magic Potion’ sees the duo at their most stripped down and raw to date, with growing confidence they’ve focused on their defining elements, and produced something that cuts through any need for complex post-production. While many contemporary bands consistently re-invent their sound in a desperate attempt to revive flagging careers, future plans for The Black Keys don’t stretch past continuing to record and tour, content as long as they can remain full time musicians. “Wherever it goes, it’s going to go naturally. If it goes to hell, well we’ll go with it.” NEW ALBUM ‘MAGIC POTION’ IS OUT ON SEP 4. THE BLACK KEYS PLAY THE ABC, GLASGOW ON SEP 26. WWW.THEBLACKKEYS.COM

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ALBUM REVIEWS Alamos – ‘Alamos’ (Pet Piranha) Just because you’re angry, doesn’t mean you can’t be melodic. Alexisonfire - ‘Crisis’ (Hassle) The Recipe is complete for a total disaster

his startling exhibition has at its core the grotesque story of a young fashion model that has her face surgically removed. Satirising glamour modelling and referencing the macabre trend for sexualising underage women, exposed during the JonBenet Ramsay case, the film is a mock-documentary portraying the reactions of her family and friends to the shocking news. Her previous work has considered similar themes, specifically in a film in which a group of girls decide to each

Beezewax - ‘Who to Salute’ (Reveal) By the end, you’re left feeling cheated, bemused and strangely empty Captain - ‘This is Hazelville’ (EMI) full of good songs - but the professionalism of Captain has a dulling effect Early Day Miners - ‘Offshore’ (Secretly Canadian) A melancholy but rewarding listen. I’m From Barcelona – ‘Let Me Introduce My Friends’ (Interpop) With I’m From Barcelona it feels like summer every day of the year

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EYRES IS INTERESTED IN BOTH THE LIMINALITY OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS, STUCK BETWEEN THE CONTRASTING ARCHETYPES OF VIRGINAL YOUTH AND THE SEXUAL COMING OF AGE

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Kasabian – ‘Empire’ (Columbia) Despite their own lofty claims, Kasabian’s second album is not the best guitar album of our times. Lisa Germano - ‘In The Maybe World’ (Young God Records) Like a birthday girl trying on party hats. Lost Idol - ‘Utters from a Cluttered Mind’ (Cookshop) It’s about time indie alt-hop was fun again. Seafood - ‘Paper Crown King’ (Cooking Vinyl) British indie at its best Thea Gilmore - ‘Harpo’s Ghost’ (Sanctuary) Featuring, but certainly not starring, Mike Scott.

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amputate one of their arms, and then are disappointed when one of the group opts to have her arm put back on. Eyre’s practice, which oddly echoes Cindy Sherman, involves putting herself in the films, here giving herself a series of subtly horrific makeovers, the deformities becoming ever more obvious as the film goes on. Tiny details emerge - waxy skin, teeth that look like formica, and then in the characters as the jealousy, admiration and confusion of the girl’s friends, family and admirers. The characters are beautifully and hilariously rendered, with a jealous, marginalised young sister bemoaning her sister’s usurpation of attention, the proud, pushy mother in death mask make-up and the admiring acolytes, impressed yet perturbed by the odd decision of the girl with no face. The admiring wannabes’ reactions are the most telling, with one girl planning the same operation but only able to afford it in three steps, another expressing surprise at her friend’s decision, asking of the model how, “People will know who you are with no face.”

Anti-Flag - This is The End (Columbia) Like a feeble Skrewdriver cover. Dashboard Confessional - Don’t Wait [Vagrant] Finds some formulaic three-chord trick that works and runs with it Iron Maiden - The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg (EMI) All the ingredients a fan would want.

Complimenting the film is an installation of an alabaster white figure, reclining on a grotty sofa with her eyes kohl blacked and lips painted a whorish red. Eyres also exhibits a series of monochrome line drawings, taken from a piece in a men’s magazine called ‘Real Girls to Phone and Date’, which encourages women to submit photos of themselves, describe their ideal man or detail their sexual fantasies. Her drawings portray sexualised poses, bra cast or lips pouted, some of the models adolescent and awkward, seemingly ill at ease with their burgeoning sexuality, others older, big-boobed, Barbie-haired mannequins. Young girls in braces pose uncomfortably, older women pout; resembling Big Brother Lea’s grotesquely caricatured sexuality, all huge hair and outsized breasts.

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Erica Eyres, I Love You But I Hate You

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Eyres is interested in both the liminality of adolescent girls, stuck between the contrasting archetypes of virginal youth and the sexual coming of age, and jaded older women, still hoping to look alluring. The curious marketing of Britney Spears at the beginning of her career springs to mind, midriff bared brazenly yet perpetually cast as chaste and virginal, as well as Kirsty Whiten’s Feral Lingerie Model series which shows models living with and behaving like wolves. But Eyres’ women and girls are no coquettes, their nervousness, insecurity and pathos is written large. The work is unflinching in its scrutiny, grim, uncomfortable but not without humour. The unforgettably horrific denouement, a glimpse of the girl’s rubbed out face, is particularly harrowing. Watching viewer’s reactions is equally fascinating; some recoil, some laugh, others look sickened but not one fails to be moved. CCA, GLASGOW UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16, FREE

Lil’ Chris - Checkin’ It Out (RCA) Plug your radios out now before the epidemic starts She Wants Revenge - Tear You Apart (Geffen) Minimalism homage in all it’s glory. The Bluetones – My Neighbour’s House (Cooking Vinyl) Best left for reminiscing. Thom Yorke - Harrowdon Hill (XL) Regardless of drum loops, makes for a compelling listen.

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MATT STOKES – PILLS TO PURGE MELANCHOLY

T he ba ck bo ne of Mat t S tokes’ new exhibition at the Collective is a seven minute long film, entitled ‘Long Af ter Tonight’, and went a fair way to securing him the 2006 Beck’s Futures award. The film recreates the magic of the Northern Soul scene by bringing together a number of dancers inside a Scottish Episcopalian church in Dundee – a building that housed numerous such events in the early seventies. Sensitive to both the physicality of the dancers and the space itself, this is a well judged and moving work which

evokes a gentle nostalgia. The second gallery contains an installation entitled Real Arcadia, which documents early 90s rave culture, particularly the so called ‘Raves i n Caves’, orga ni sed by Out House promotions. Obsessively collected mixtapes and numerous photographs are accompanied by an amusing regional news report which features one worriedlooking policeman delivering the immortal line; “We think that some of these people are into drugs.” By the time you read this Stokes will have commandeered St Giles’

Cathedral on the Royal Mile and used its pipe organ to perform reinterpretations of underground classics such as Q-Tex’s Power of Love and Bathory’s Blood Fire Death. Stokes’ enthusiasm for his subject matter is infectious, and visitors to the Collective in September will be able to find out about the artist’s newest collaboration with dark/ambient club night Fimbulvetr. [Lucy Faringold] COLLECTIVE GALLERY, EDINBURGH UNTIL S EPTEMBER 16. FREE.

ALEX POLLARD TORCH SCULPTURES SURPRISES COME AT EVERY TURN IN POLLARD’S WORK AND THIS IS A REMARKABLE SHOW

Animating the most basic of art materials - pens, pencils, rulers - into minimalist, yet evocative forms, Pollard’s show explores the connotative potential of these simple materials. Using a paint-pot lid and bendy, obviously artificial pencil, he makes a seascape; a set of bronze rulers are turned into dinosaurs and a miasma of pencil marks metamorphose into heads and faces. Turning the raw materials of artistic practice into coherent work, there is an essential lie at the exhibition’s core: the materials he uses are fake themselves. The bronze ruler, that bend into animal-like forms, are quite obviously manufactured by the artist, the pen that stretches and then melts into a line, framing the wall mounted work equally so. These playful untruths are a small part of the impact of the work though, with a wall-mounted collage of sorts which resembles a surrealist landscape in some minimal way, evidencing an almost magical, allusive ability. Surprises come at every turn in Pollard’s work and this is a quite remarkable show. [Jasper Hamill] SORCHA DALLAS, GLASGOW UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2. FREE.

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by Jasper Hamill

oddy Holder’s renaissance is perhaps one of the most unlikely in pop. Now featured in a Nobby’s nuts advert, he is also an unlikely inspiration to shiny new band, The Royal We. Claiming to make “rock music for retards,” the comparison most often chucked at them is the Raincoats, although they claim to be a “bit slicker,” influenced by sexy glam-rock and cutesy indie. They’re fairly hard to simply pigeonhole however. One of the lyrics to their maddeningly catchy, glitter-kissed pop tunes rhymes sexy with T-Rexy, they love a raid on the dressing up cupboard, but when I go to share a piece of chocolate cake with them, I don’t notice any sparkly spandex, nor any woolly mammoth sideburns. Although, I seem to remember that they claim to have written a Christmas song.

“WE ASKED THE AUDIENCE TO COME DRESSED AS THE OCEAN BUT NO-ONE BOTHERED REALLY” The appeal of seventies glam rock for The Royal We must lie in its outré glamour and subtly whittled song-craft. Their eye for detail, both in their deceptively simple pop-songs and natty, whimsy-chic outfits, evidences an interest in the multifaceted glimmer of the best of the genre. They had the name before the band was started, lead singer Jihae and guitarist Roxanne, who met in LA, intending to form a wiggy psych band with accordion, musical saw and various wails. It wasn’t long before they recruited guitarist Patrick, “with his raincoat and lunch box”; Joan the literary violinist; a drummer who performs as a one-man barber shop quartet using a loop pedal; and a member of almost every band you’ve seen in Glasgow playing bass. Their first gig was played in a dilapidated basement decked out as a boat: “We asked the audience to come dressed as the ocean but no-one bothered really.” With subsequent gigs at Mono’s “Hey, Get Off My Pavement,” festival and a handful of gigs at parties winning them the attention of some of Glasgow’s finest. And the Skinny.

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The clutch of tunes they’ve written so far have a charming, almost accidental grandeur. Shying away from the Arcade Fire comparison, a band they see as part of the “embarrisingly sincere, humourless and irony-free music,” popular of late, they fit best into the cuddly niche occupied by Tilly and the Wall and Architecture in Helsinki, all of which manage to scale epic peaks without sounding like they’re really trying. They want to write a rock opera, claim to be a glam-cabaret band and are planning a gig in Kelvingrove Art Gallery, “next to the stuffed animals.” They also like Noddy Holder. What’s not to love? THE ROYAL WE PLAY INDIAN SUMMER, VICTORIA PARK ON SEP 2.

THE QUICK HIT OF THE SHOW IS PROVIDED BY THE SCULPTURES, GREAT BEAR-BEASTS THAT RESEMBLE THE IMAGES USED BY RADIOHEAD

Long After Tonight by Matt Stokes (film still)

LAUREN KIRKMAN SURFACE

ANDREW MACKENZIE – DELICATE GROUND

ELEVATING THE MUNDANE TO THE REALM OF HIGH ART USING THE SPAREST MEANS POSSIBLE

MACKENZIE REVELS IN THE SEDUCTIVE, SNAKING PATTERNS WHICH HIS TREES CREATE

Exhibiting for the first time in Scotland, Lauren Kirkman uses this opportunity to approach the notion of surface by examining the very ground beneath our feet. The centrepiece of the show is a huge installation of cobbled Edinburgh street which cuts across the gallery space. Designed to mirror the cobbles on the road outside, this is a potent intervention, with the effect being heightened through contrast with the Navy Blue design company’s ubermodern offices which lie adjacent to it. In fact, context is central to Kirkman’s work, and this piece possesses a detached, alien quality – removing the surface of the streets we tread and transferring them into a gallery space in order to unlock new psychological properties from the material. Her large rubbings, created from manhole and gaswork covers, further unlock the mystery which is latent in everyday surfaces. Kirkman uses these objects to create beautiful abstract designs which protrude from the pristine whiteness of the paper, catching the light and delicately shifting as we move around the space. These are ingenious works, elevating the mundane to the realm of high art using the sparest means possible. [Ted M]

In these works Mackenzie combines an astute eye for design – the subtle placement of text and the dynamic interplay of colour – with a delicate painter’s touch. The surfaces of his paintings are ingrained with a secret visual history; with evidence of mark making (and subsequent erasure) creating a ghostly sense of embedded experience. On top of these delicate composites he depicts – mostly in flat colour – fragments of landscapes which possess a pleasing and enigmatic decorative quality. Like many an artist before him, Mackenzie revels in the seductive, snaking patterns which his trees create, here augmenting his c o m p o s i t i o n s w i t h c a ref u l l y p a i nte d wo rd s – “ b r i d g e”, “underpass” – which nod towards the labelling of 19th century botanical drawings and create a thoroughly modern dialogue bet ween the viewer and the ersatz representations of the text. Introducing type into traditional painted works is always something of a gambit, but the bold certainties of these words find a useful foil in Mackenzie’s shifting, skeletal backgrounds. On an aesthetic level, these are superbly well judged works and the artist displays great relish in creating vibrant oppositions of colour and pattern. A very satisfying show. [Lucy Faringold]

THE CORN EXCHANGE GALLERY, EDINBURGH UNTIL SEPTEMBER 28. FREE.

AMBER ROOME, EDINBURGH UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7. FREE.

Cobbles 2006 by Lauren Kirkman

Transmission 1 by Andrew Mackenzie

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On a scale resembling the bayeux tapestry, the Marcel Dzama exhibition features a series of large-scale drawings depicting quasi-mythical scenes, populated by naked sirens, military figures, strange beasts and cabalistic symbols. Drawn in a style that reflects the style of Oriental Ukiyo-E, ‘floating world’ printmaking, Egyptian wall painting and comic book art, they seem to depict a struggle, with images of eviscerated bodies, strange beasts in combat with uniformed soldiers and marching figures, holding placards depicting various carnal scenes. Confusing, yet fascinating, the sheer volume of allusions and narratives means that a casual viewing is more or less impossible. The quick hit of the show is provided by the sculptures, great bear-beasts that resemble the images used by Radiohead, one a long-necked bear in a suit, the others snarling at the viewer. Dzama has created an enclosed mythology, that creates its own narratives and tensions, whilst appropriating images both obscure and familiar. Not a show for the faint-hearted or time-poor. [Jasper Hamill] CCA GLASGOW UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16. FREE.

Untitled 2005 by Marcel Dzama

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pen a magazine, even though you must have done to read this article, and somewhere you’ll find a Glasgow band being talked about. The new transEuropean glitterati, comprised of the prettiest faces from Mono/ Sleazys with some dog ugly tag-alongs, is the current toast of the NME, who seem determined to tempt them away from this chilly town and down to tastefully gold-paved London. Leading the charge, quite literally it would seem, are Shitdisco, famous for parties pitched somewhere between Dionysian rites and Gabba-playing squat raves. Now on an NME sponsored tour with Klaxons and Datarock entitled ‘The New Rave Revolution,’ they’ve moved to more desirable residences, are winning fans and are intent upon taking on all comers. A film currently circulating on Youtube shows an apparently innocent gig by the band at the Hackney Empire descend into a right old rammie. The video shows a performance interrupted when one of the band, dissatisfied with the sound levels, squares up to the soundman, only to receive a nasty looking headbutt. Heroically leaping to his defence, the drummer joins the fray

QMU, GLASGOW, AUGUST 8

Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, Various artists, Featuring objects of local, national & international significance, Daily, Free, Tue-Sat, 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

ADD A YOOF EDGE TO THE GERIATRIC PARPING

by Jasper Hamill

The BBC are planning an alternative proms night this year, with representatives from England, Northern Island, Wales and Scotland (which means Glasgow) chosen to add a yoof edge to the geriatric parping. Some of our faves have been chosen for interview, where they will plead their case to the panel of judges. This follows a few interesting projects in Scotland itself which clashes forms and disciplines. Chemikal Underground are due to release an album of collaborations between poets and musicians, apparently inspired by Manhatttan loft dweller Roddy Woomble’s collaboration with the erstwhile great, Edwyn Morgan. We can only hope and pray that this spirit of collaboration continues. Other great mash-ups we’d like to see would be moping troubadour Aidan Moffat doing a ditty with S-Club 7, 50 Cent letting loose his flow - and scaring the shit out of - Belle and Sebastian

CCA,

350 Sauchiehall St Marcel Dzama - Tree with Roots, Idiosyncratic work by the Canadian (see review in this issue), Until Sept 16, Free, Tues-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, closed Sun, Mon Erica Eyres, Exploring how women portray themselves through self-portraits (see feature in this issue), Until Sept 16, Free, Tues-Fri 11am6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, closed Sun, Mon

Compass Gallery,

178 West Regent Street, Exhibition tbc, Various artists, Open all year, Free, Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm

Collins Gallery, The Others

photo: Jane Fenton

or, of course, The Flying Matchstick Men with Rod, Jane and Freddy. Fingers crossed.

performance as it is massive club nights. They’re running many nights to coincide with their birthday throughout the next two months, and a competition to describe the Arches in fifteen words. Interestingly enough, we’re a year old this month. Can you describe us in one?

Happily, this year is the anniversary of the Arches. Fifteen years on, the Arches is still one of the few true free spaces in Scotland, just as at home playing host to cutting edge

TRAMPS WITH AMPS

DANANANANAKROYD AND ERRORS

THE SOUNDHAUS, AUGUST 25

WHITE HEAT, ART SCHOOL, GLASGOW, AUGUST 16

Gin and tonic; lying on the summer grass; toast sometimes simplicity is underrated. Sweden’s Peter Bjorn and John seem set to remedy this, firstly by doing away with any notion of a gimmicky band name, and secondly by playing lean, candid – and essentially simple – music. When I say ‘simple’, I mean this in the best possible sense; tonight’s set at Sleazys is filled with superbly sanguine and straight-up pop songs, especially the phenomenal Young Folk. The track features ex- Concrete Victoria Bergsman, and luckily she managed to drop into Sleazys and join the band on stage for the whistle-led call and response number. And when both Peter and Bjorn pause to give John presents (because it was his birthday, obviously) before prompting a rendition of ‘happy birthday’, it only adds to the occasion. Peter, Bjorn and John give the impression of three honest men, doing something they love and doing it very, very well. It is as simple as that. [Stuart Purcell]

Tramps with Amps aims to provide a monthly platform for the best unsigned bands in Scotland. The line-ups are regularly complimented by touring acts. In addition to the bands on offer tonight also features an appropriately inspired jewellery stall by Rocks and Roll. My Shotgun Sister get the night underway with their brand of La’s-like garage rock. Next up are Brady Cole from Fife, who displayed a nice line in vocal harmonies to go along with their heavy rock sound. Next up come Meeklejon. It may be good from a marketing perspective to have a signer who looks like Ashton Kutcher, but it’s less of a selling point if his singing is on a par with the Punk’d star’s acting. With saxophone, keyboards and band members decades apart in ages The Arguments look like a group straight out of The Commitments. Although their music is for the most part forgettable, Alan Law on bass has a strong voice that belies his young years. The penultimate act of the evening is Boston’s B a by S t ra ng e. p ut t i ng i n t he n i g ht ’s b e s t performance. With their own rockers like Nobody Knows You Like I Do and a spirited cover of The Undertones’ Teenage Kicks, they have the handful of the audience who were still up for it throwing themselves around the floor. The night concludes with Sleepmode. Two in the morning isn’t the best time to knock out a heartfelt ballad, but Awkward Pauses succeeds in being the finest song of the evening. Just like Baby Strange, Sleepmode perform like they’re taking on a stadium rather than a dwindling nightclub crowd. There’s apparently a need for more incentive to keep everyone who comes through the doors inside to catch all the action. [Tom Brogan]

D a n a n a n a n a k royd’s n a m e m a ke s a l i t t l e bit more sense if you scream it like Axl Rose’s ‘shananananananana KNEES KNEES,’ line from Welcome to the Jungle. As subtle as a fat man climbing the stairs, the Akroyds play a particularly masculine sort of (ahem) emotional rock. Tackling their performance like an assault course, they have gusto, brick shithouse sized riffs and a bassist who seems altogether too demure for the band, nodding along quietly whilst they whack it up to eleven. A great live act and the perfect counterpoint to Errors, whose soft glitches and airy susurrations are altogether more pensive, rocking the late night art school crowd into something approaching mild euphoria. Oddly, the dialectic of sweaty man rock and intricately wrought organic-electronica makes sense at this time, giving the night an ambience that, for once, isn’t only controlled by the one pound pints. A strange, but brilliant, combination. [Jasper Hamill]

Amber Room, 75/79 Cumberland Street

Andrew Mackenzie - Delicate Ground, Oil paintings exploring the tension between constructed & natural worlds (see review in this issue), Until Sept 7, Free, Wed-Sat 11am-6pm or by appt Group Show, Including Jo Milne & Michael Craik, Sept 14 - Oct 12, Free, Wed-Sat 11am-6pm or by appt

The Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road, Scott

Donohue - People Love Machines, a satirical response to modern society’s obsession with machines, Until Sept 4, Free, Mon-Fri 11am-late, Sat 12.30pm-late

Camera Obscura, Castlehill, Royal Mile,

Where Seeing is Not Believing, Endless hands-on fun’, Until Sept 3, £6.95 (£5.50) (£4.50 C), 9.30am - 7.30 pm (last show 6.30pm)

City Art Centre, 2 Market Street

Toulouse-Lautrec & the Art Noveau Poster, Rare lithographic prints, Until Oct 22, £5 (3.50), Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm Albert Watson - Frozen, Retrospective of the Scottish-born photographer, Until Oct 22, £5 (3.50), Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm Anne Redpath & the Edinburgh School, Exploring the work of the acclaimed Scottish artist, Until Oct 22, £5 (3.50), Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Collective Gallery, 22-28 Cockburn St,

Matt Stokes, Winner of this year’s Beck’s Futures (see review in this issue), Until Sept 16, Free, TueSat 12pm-5pm

Concrete Wardrobe, 317 - 319 Cowgate, Concrete Wardrobe, Eclectic mix of design work, Until Sept 2, Free, 12pm - 6pm

Corn Exchange Gallery, Constitution St, Leith, Lauren Kirkman, A large-scale installation of an Edinburgh road (see review in this issue), Until Sept 28, Free, Wed-Sat 11am4.30pm

Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune

Terrace, Some Paintings of Life, By Leif Sylvester, Until Sept 2, Free, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road

Eduardo Paolozzi: Prints & Drawings, Until Oct 1, Free, Daily 10am-5pm Van Gogh & Britain, The first Van Gogh

photo: Stephen Robinson

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The Adam Pottery, 76 Henderson Row,

work , Until Sept 2, Free, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

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Gallery Cossachock,

10 King Street, Gallery Favourites, Paintings from the collection, Until Sept 19, Free, Tue-Sat 12pm-late, Sun 5pm-late X-Blok Launch, Group show by Eastern European Artists in new temporary venue, Sept 20 to Oct 15, Free, Tue-Sat 12pm-late, Sun 5pm-late

Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art,

Royal Exchange Square I.D., An exhibition by GoMA’s Youth Panel, which represents a year’s experience, work & creativity within the gallery, Until Sept 17, Free, Mon-Wed, Sat 10am-5pm, Thurs 1oam-8pm, Fri, Sun 11am-5pm Material World, Sculpture from the Arts Council Collection, Until Sept 25, Free, MonWed, Sat 10am-5pm, Thurs 1oam-8pm, Fri, Sun 11am-5pm

Glasgow School of Art,

167 Renfrew street, Mackintosh Gallery, Mackintosh’s Architectural Drawings, Tracing the evolution of his architectural language, Until Sept 30, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Mackintosh Building, Jane Topping & Billy Teasdale, Work from the new Emergent Artists programme, Until Sept 15, Free, Mon-Fri 10am5pm

Harbour Gallery,

567 Dumbarton Road, Petrotyranny, New montage work from Euan Sutherland which responds to the corporate crimes & abuses of large multinational companies, Until Sept 16, Free, Tue - Sat, 12pm - 4pm

House for an Art Lover,

Bellahouston Park, Dumbreck Road, Various Artists, A new show different each month featuring a selection of contemporary Scottish artwork, Opening times vary, Free, Sat, Sun 10am-1pm

Hunterian,

University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead street, Margaret Macdonald Macintosh, Watercolours & design work, Until November 18, Admission charge, Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm Doves & Dreams, The Art of Frances Macdonald & J Herbert McNair, Until November 18, Admission charge, Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm

Kelvingrove Art Gallery,

Argyle

Street Style at the Galleries, Iconic paintings of subjects such as Billy Connolly & Alex Kapranos will go under the hammer plus exciting bands & catwalk show, 16/9/06, £38, 8pm

The Lighthouse,

11 Mitchell lane Fulguro, An innovative project investigating the house of the future, developing new ways of using water & nature in living spaces, Until Sept 23, £3(£1.50), Mon, Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Tue 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm NORD, Showcasing NORD’s ongoing exploration into the nature of ceramics, Until Oct 8, £3(£1.50), Mon, Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Tue 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Lillie Art Gallery,

Station Road Milngavie, Contemporary Textiles, Work from the Embroiderers Guild, Until Sept 27, Free, TueSat 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

EDINBURGH ARTS The Adam Pottery, Selling exhibition, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 5.30pm

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22 Richmond Street, Lapland Glasgow Macintosh Festival, An unusual & contemporary interpretation of Macintosh’s legacy, Until Sept 23, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

Analogue, 102 West Bow, Will Barras, New

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Data panik

2060 Pollokshaws Road, 17th Century samplers, Embroidered samplers from Sir William Burrell’s wonderful collection of British embroideries, End date tbc, Free, Mon-Thu+Sat 10am-5pm, Fri+Sun 11am-5pm Assemble in Car Park, Jeely Play Zone, 55 Machrie Drive, Castlemilk, Glasgow, A Thread, Launch of new permanent artwork in a public space, created by artist Esther Shalev-Gerz & citizens of Castlemilk for Castlemilk Park, 9/9/06, Free, 2pm

NICE ‘N’ SLEAZYS, GLASGOW, AUGUST 9 “Control the radical!” screams Steven Panik at the captivated crowd rammed into the QMU, after the highly charged atmosphere of the opener is heightened as the band rip straight into next song Rulers and the States. Data Panik live are a formidable proposition and their onstage exuberance spills over into the excited audience. Amanda provides a great visual counterpoint to John a nd S teven’s Guita r a ntics , even encouraging a pair of worse-for-wear revellers to try and imitate her punk pogoing. One of the most engaging elements of Data Panik live is the speed with which songs ingrain themselves in the memory, the sing along chorus of “we make love on the minimum wage” being the catchiest moment of all. Finishing on their first single Cubis, the band maintain their sweaty high octane performance right up until the end of their successful post punk smash and grab raid. [James Bryan]

The Burrell Collection,

Castlemill Park,

armed with a tom-tom and cymbal whilst, professional in adversity, one member keeps playing. Whether it was a deliberately provoked PR stunt or not, everyone knows infamy is preferable to fame: the cosmetics expenditure is drastically reduced and there’s no chance for a Mel Gibson-like fall from grace.

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The Auld Kirk Museum,

exhibition in Scotland for over 50 years, Until Sept 24, £6 (£4), Daily 10am-5pm Stone. Ten Bindings, Book bindings by Faith Shannon, Until Oct 8, Free, Daily 10am-5pm

Ingleby Gallery, 6 Carlton Terrace,

Designshop UK, 116 Causewayside, &

Institut Francais D’Ecosse, 13

We Too Want to Change the World, Sensually minimalistic design by Karim Rashid, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 6pm, Sun 12am - 4pm

Doggerfisher, 11 Gayfield Square , Moyna Flannigan, Solo Show, Until Sept 30, Free, Wed-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

Edinburgh Printmakers 23 Union Street

David Shrigley - Recent Prints, Recent prints by the Glasgow-based scallywag, Until Sept 16, Free, Tue-Sat 10am-6pm Norman McBeath - Evidence, photogravures & photographs exploring accidental beauty, Sept 30 to Nov 4, Free, Tue-Sat 10am-6pm High Five, Five Years of Contemporary Prints from Highpoint Editions, USA, Sept 30 to Nov 4, Free, Tue-Sat 10am-6pm

Edinburgh Photographic Society, 68 Great King St, International Photography, More than 200 prints, Until Sept 3, £3 (£2), 10am - 8pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm

The Embassy Gallery, 76 East

Crosscauseway Beyond the Ha Ha , Group Show, Until Sept 3, Free, Thurs - Sun 12pm - 6pm Annual Members Show, Various artists, Sept 15 until tbc, Free, Thurs - Sun 12pm - 6pm

EmergeD, Scottish Book Trust, 55 High St,

Scott Laverie, New collaborative installation, Until Sep 3, Free, tbc

The Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market

Street Marijke van Warmerdam - First Drop, New & recent photographs, sculpture & film, Until Sept 17, Free, Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm Callum Innes - From Memory, New & recent paintings, Sept 30 to Nov 19, Free, Mon-Sat 11am6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Galerie Mirages, 46a Raeburn Place

Jewellery of the World, Jewellery from all over shop,Until Sept 2,Free,10am - 6pm, Sun12pm- 5pm Treasure Chests, Pirates take note, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 6pm, Sun 12pm - 5pm

Heart Gallery, 6 Waterloo Place, Sex

Machines, Duchamp, Picabia & the Large Glass, Until Sept 2, Free, Sun - Sat 12pm - 6pma

I2, 34 Abercromby Place, David Hockney, Two

decades of printmaking, Until Sept 23, Free, MonFri 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

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Thread, Featuring numerous contemporary artists, Until Sept 9, Free, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Randolph Crescent, Penrose as a collector, curator & apologist for Surrealism, Elizabeth Cowling will talk of Roland Penrose’s lifelong love affair with France which began in 1922 when he moved to France to study painting, 14/9/06, Free, 6pm The Leith Gallery, 65 The Shore, Leith, Various artists, Group Show, Open all year, Free, Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm

National Gallery of Scotland, The

Mound, Far Horizons - Artist Travellers 1750 1850, Focusing on British artists travelling before the age of mass tourism, 1/12/10, Free, Daily 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm

National Library of Scotland,

George IV Bridge, Audubon’s Adevntures in Edinburgh, How Scotland shaped the work of the great wildlife artist, Until Oct 15, Free, 10am - 5pm (8pm during festival), Sun 2pm - 5pm

National Museums of Scotland,

Chambers St, Reflections, A decade of North lands creative glass, Until January 2007, Free, Daily 10am - 5pm

Nomad’s Tent, 21 St Leonard’s Lane, The

Story of Khmer Sculpture, Cambodian sculpture showcase, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 5pm, Sun 12am - 4pm

Open Eye Gallery, 34 Abercromby Place,

Rembrandt - The Etchings, Celebrating the 400th anniversary of his birth, Until Sept 5, Free, Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

The Queens Gallery, Palace of Holyrood House, Canaletto in Venice, Paintings & Drawings, Until January 7 2007, £5(£4), Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm

The Red Door Gallery, 42 Victoria St,

Various arts & crafts, Art to buy at a reasonable price, open all year, Free, Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Royal Botanical Garden, Inverleith

House, Robert Ryman, Modernist works by the American painter, Until Oct 1, Free, Daily 10am5.30pm

Royal Museum of Scotland,

Chambers St, Beyond the Palace Walls, A Cornucopia of Islamic Art (see feature this issue), Until Nov 5, £6(£5), Daily 10am - 5pm

Milngavie, Archetypes, Mhairi Corr’s pulped paper sculptures, Until Sept 27, Free, Tue-Sat 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

Project Ability (CDA gallery),

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GLASGOW SOUNDS The Glasgow School

18 Albion Street, New Work by Garvald & KCAT Artists, Works in many mediums, Until Sept 22, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

Project Ability (Trongate Studios), 18 Albion Street, Future Relics,

An exhibition of two & three dimensional work by Trongate Studios artist Martin McCann, Until Sept 1, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

Sorcha Dallas,

5 St Margaret’s Place, Alex Pollard, New solo show (see review in art section), Until Sept 2, Free, Tue - Sat 11am-5pm

St Mungo Museum,

2 Castle Street, Voodoo, Photography by Les Stone - exploring the practice of Voodoo on the Caribbean island of Haiti, Until January 2007, Free, MonThu, Sat 10am-5pm, Fri, Sun 11am-5pm

The Modern Institute,

73 Robertson St Manfred Pernice, New Solo Show, Until Sept 16, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm Jeremy Deller, New Solo Show, Sept 23 - Oct 28, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

Tramway ,

25 Albert Drive Keith Coventry, Paintings, Until Sept 17, Free, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat, Sun 12pm-5pm How to Do White, Where fine art & fashion, desire & repulsion, surface & substance, cross, collide & diverge, Until to Sept 17, Free, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat, Sun 12pm-5pm

Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound,

Devil in the Detail: Adam Elsheimer, Investigating the much overlooked artist, Until Sept 3,£6 (£4),Daily 10am-5pm,Thu 10am-7pm 4 x 4 , Work from artist collectives around Scotland, Sept 16 to Oct 15, Free, Daily 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm Ron Mueck, Imposing sculptural works, Until Oct 1, £6 (£4), Daily 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm Laura Ford - Armour Boys, New, emotive sculptural works, Until Sept 10, Free, Daily 10am5pm, Thu 10am-7pm

Scotlandart.com, 2 St Stephen Place,

Best of Scottish Contemporary Art, Art for Sale!, Until Sept 2, Free, 10.30am - 5.30pm, Sun 12am - 5pm

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, Robert

Mapplethorpe, The first Scottish retrospective of the artist, Until Nov 5, £6 (£4), Daily 10am-5pm

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street Face of Craft, Celebrating the work of ten makers, Until Oct 8, Free, Daily 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm Harry Benson, Celebrating fifty years of photojournalism, Until January 7, £6(£4), Daily 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm

Stills, 23 Cockburn St, Tracey Moffat, Carefully orchestrated retro imagery, Until Oct 29, Free, Daily 11am-6pm

Stenton Gallery, 120 george St, Scottish Art Today, Group Show, Until Sept 3, Free, 10am - 6pm

Talbot Rice, University of Edinburgh,

Southbridge, Girlpower/Boyhood, Realistic fantasy painting, Until Sept 30, Free, Tue-Sat 10am5pm

The Village, 16 South Fort St, Global Village, Exploring contemporary existence, Until Sept 2, Free, 12am - 11pm

Thomson’s Bar, 182 Morrison St,

Architectural Designs of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, Scotland’s second favourite architect, Until Sept 2, Free, 12am - 11pm

Total Kunst at Forest, 3 Bristo Place,

Alistair Wyllie - Twenty-three Years of Influence, The joy of being a boy who’s into cool stuff in the 21st century, Septmeber 3 to Sept 27, Free, Daily 11am-11pm

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LGBT Editorial

t’s a decade now since my own Freshers Week, and this month’s feature on coming out at uni brings it all back. When I first showed up in town, I was a brazen teenager who was into being Deep and Meaningful, as well as Knowing It All – which was somewhat shattered when I took my first tentative steps out on the scene. I identified as ‘mostly straight’ at the time, but had just got myself a column in a queer magazine, which gave me the initial push I needed to get along to a BLOGS meeting. In the space of a few short hours I made friends, dodged a couple of questions as to my own self-identification, and finally started thinking about all the issues I’d been putting on hold until further notice. Things shifted a lot – I’d pause every day to analyse further (“Today I seem to be 70% into girls

and 30% into boys … Hmm”), before realising, finally, that it’s just a lot more complicated than simple labels, or simple percentages, can convey. Which is fine, because nobody turned out to be setting an exam on it. I guess my point is that if you’re a new student and you’re looking for some writing experience, feel free to give me a shout. No personal questions asked. LGBT @ SKINNYMAG.CO.UK

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Top LGBT Freshers events 1. Edinburgh University LGBT Society (BLOGS) Whodunnit, 7.30pm, Pentland Room, Pleasance, Sept 13; Cabaret, 8pm, Cabaret Bar, Pleasance, Sept 14. 2. Glasgow University LGBT Society Drop-ins 12-4pm, Room 213, Boyd Orr Building, Sept 19-21; Scene tour Sept 27. WWW.GULGBT.CO.UK

3. Glasgow Caledonian University LGBT Society Visit their stall at the Society Fair on Sept 26. WWW.CALEDONIANLGBT.CO.UK

4. Heriot-Watt University LGBT Society Icebreaker, 6.30-8pm, Committee Room 1, HWUSA, Sept 27. 5. Vivid Youth - not a university society but a youth group, this meets every Tuesday night 7-9.30pm at Glasgow LGBT Centre and all young people up to the age of 25 are welcome. WWW.GLGBT.ORG.UK

FUN HOME ‘Fun Home’ is a graphic novel by the creator of Dykes To Watch Out For, a soap opera comic strip that’s been running for over twenty years and has attracted a loyal following worldwide. Bechdel’s latest book, however, is a radical departure from DT WOF, dealing with her own childhood, her father, and his apparent suicide. It’s rendered all the more significant as she uncovers the full story of his attraction to men, the closeted life that he was forced to lead even as she came out at university, and the guilt she struggles with wondering if he would have lived had she never disclosed her own sexual identity. ‘Fun Home’, named after the family business, a funeral home, where her childhood was spent and where it was somehow harder, not easier, to make sense of seeing her own father dead, is drawn with an astonishing attention to detail. The frequent parallels drawn to classic literature demand an extra level of concentration, similar to the

multiple themes which weave t h ro u g h DT WO F comics. Bechdel’s bittersweet coming-of-age anecdotes gently draw us into her deeply personal story, and though we already know that her work i s good , t h i s wo rk is a particular triumph. [Nine]

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FOR MANY, GOING TO UNIVERSITY AFFORDS A CHANCE TO FIGURE OUT THEIR SEXUALITY AND COME OUT OF THE CLOSET.

ow that we’re living in the socially and sexually liberated 21st Century, coming out at university or college might seem like anarchaic construct. It was something that young people used to do when they left their local village for the big city, pausing to think how lucky they were not to have to work up the chimneys or down the mines. These days, everyone has a gay in their village, washed out eighties pop-stars are reinventing themselves through their sexuality, and your granny’s favourite soap opera has an overwhelmingly sympathetic transsexual character. All very well, but for a lot of students, be they young, old or somewhere in the middle, further education offers an opportunity to develop their sexual identity and begin or continue communicating this identity with the rest of the world.

Both Dave and John managed to convince their initially sceptical friends when they came out. Sharon, however, also had to contend with her own preconceptions: “I was coming out as bisexual and I had this kind of notion that bisexuals were really sexually confident and I so wasn’t. So that was weird. And I was still coming to terms with my sexuality and everyone else was going out partying, and I found it all a bit photo: Philippe Mueller intimidating so I went back into the closet for three years. Which I really regret now.”

The joys of socialising on the all-singing, all-dancing gay scene can be encouraging or intimidating and if you think that you’re leaving the judgemental attitudes of your past behind, think again. John describes his flatmate at the time: “He was very much a one-man gay guy, the fact that I was a little promiscuous attracted his contempt.” Parents also won’t necessarily react like your average soap opera mom and dad: “My parents’ reaction was basically like ‘do we need Sharon, who was at to know about this?’ I university in Glasgow realised that they weren’t Sharon came out at uni in the nineties and Edinburgh during that interested in my the nineties, explains how the crush she had on life. They weren’t like the parents in the self-help a girl she hung out with led her to retrospective books who are shocked initially but really want realisations: “I wasn’t even out to myself before the best for you. They just didn’t want to have a uni. I’d had this friend in high school and she was conversation of that level of intimacy with me.” often off school and I used to How you choose stand in the to tell friends and playground family will differ and look for depending on her coming in; them and you. if she came in Having outed it was a good himself during day, and if not an appearance on I felt crap. And The Weakest Link I’d had nowhere to put feelings like that - “I thought my mum would take it better from up until I realised I was queer.” Anne Robinson than from me” - John suggests a more subtle approach: “Start by telling someone Dave, studying at Strathclyde, found his new you don’t think will mind and that you know university friends reacted initially with disbelief you can trust. Once that’s done, it bolsters your and then indifference when he came out: confidence and also reinforces that it’s the right “They didn’t believe me at first, because I’m not thing to do and there’s no way back. It’s not the ‘gay-acting’ and thought I was winding them easiest thing in the world, but chances are they up. When I’d convinced them, most people may have guessed or suspect already. If they were like ‘So what?’ It wasn’t a big deal.” don’t, it doesn’t matter - they won’t stop liking you. And if they do judge you on your sexuality, Things can be more complicated if you’re is that really the kind of friend you want?” associated with the pinnacle of ‘non-gay-acting’ behaviour - having a partner of the opposite Some final words from Dave: “I had gone sex. John, who came out in the third year of through the first half of first year without telling his law degree, recounts: “I had taken a year anyone and the frustration, depression and out and had initially only come out to new longing - to name but a few emotions - were people in that year of my course. It was easier killing me. Once I told folk, the weight that was than telling people in my original year as a lifted was unbelievable. I’ve made more friends lot of them had seen me with a girlfriend.” since I came out because I can be myself.”

“I WAS STILL COMING TO TERMS WITH MY SEXUALITY AND EVERYONE ELSE WAS GOING OUT PARTYING.”

n the eye of a storm lies a miniscule area of serenity. Surrounded by crashing winds and torrential rain, it’s a momentary relief from the wrath of Mother Nature. But in the eye of The Needles there’s no such pacifying centre. Brimming with infectious hooks and sumptuous melody, the sound of this Aberdonian quartet is as incessant as any tropical tornado.

Armed with these colossal ambitions, The Needles moved to Glasgow in a quest to push their music to a wider audience. “I think we might have got a little complacent and lazy in Aberdeen,” says Dave sincerely. “Glasgow’s made us prove ourselves all over again. There are some amazing bands down here and we’ve had to subconsciously raise the bar in order to compete with them.”

With the release of debut album ‘In Search of The Needles’ the band have finally unleashed a record to match the ferocity of their live performances. But, as The Skinny discovers, The Needles have encountered some tumultuous weather on the road to success.

This creative replenishment seems to have worked wonders for the group. The sparkling single Dianne received significant national airplay and Summer Girls looks set follow suit. But perhaps most excitingly, a session on Mark Lamaar’s Radio 2 show has just been announced. “It’s strange because it’s one of my favourite radio shows and it feels like I’m invading my own private life,” enthuses Dave. “But really I’m cock-a-hoop – in my mind this means The Needles have made it.”

“In our times of frustration and misery, the only place we could turn to was our imagination,” says compelling front-man Dave Dixon. “A struggle can be a good thing for a musician – you’ll either create something out of nothing or sit at home watching telly and eating beans.”

With this new found sense of celebrity, the trappings of rock n’ roll may be lurking just around the corner but it’s a topic Dave seems particularly dubious of: “I think rock n’ roll is a myth,” he says cynically. “You’ll find milkmen and bus drivers are much more deviant than any musician. Reg Presley [exThe Troggs] used to say ‘I wrote that on a pot of tea’ – and who are we argue with that?”

As students in the ‘Granite City’ the band could have become connoisseurs of the flatulence-inducing delicacy, but their grandiose pop melodies suggest this time was spent sharpening their piercing sound. Reminiscing, Dave says: “We tried to create what we thought was lacking in contemporary music – and perhaps what still is. We wanted to reproduce the gloriousness of pop and combine it with rock ‘n’ roll in the naïve belief that we could have the same global impact as The Beatles and Elvis.”

Who indeed. And as the rest of us attempt to compose a musical masterpiece through the prolific power of Tetley’s, it’s good to know the only thing The Needles are brewing is one hell of a storm.

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It is hard to imagine a grander indie set-opener than Godless; wisps of feedback and growling bass notes set a suitably dark and artistic mood, before powerful chords of pure and satisf ying melody kick in, offering a kind of secular ‘pop’ salvation. When the Dandy Warhols elect to start with just that number from their back-catalogue tonight, though, there’s a sharpness missing to the music that holds it back from any real flirtation with the sublime. Is it the absence of a bombastic horn section, as there is on record? Is it because they’re off form, even incapable of recreating that

sound live? Early pessimism is soon brushed aside though, the Dandy Warhols improve with almost every song - and there are many: they play for nearly two hours. Through recent classics like We Used to Be Friends and Bohemian Like You, to majestic, tuneless dirges and countr y- st yle boogies, it’s as if each individual song incorporates those that have g o n e b e f o r e. T h e D a n d y Wa r ho l s p l a y b ea ut if u l ly stripped-down rock music that soars. [R.J. Thomson] WWW.DANDYWARHOLS.COM

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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE ALL YE FRIZZY HAIRED ROSEY CHEEKED FRESHERS...

o, no more pissing on jackets at late night comedy shows, no more mopping duties for Jimmy Carr, we can once again walk down the Royal Mile without fear of coming out the other side with a tree’s weight in paper in our back pockets…the festival’s over baby, we’ve got our city back. Or have we? Oh no! It’s the attack of the frizzy haired freshers!

Arts, delivering infectious melodies on their superb debut LP ‘Your Sinclair’ (out this month), keep your eyes on www. skinnymag.co.uk for our review and some insight into what Edinburgh gigging life is all about. Welcome to the jungle.

Well, to keep you new kids entertained, there’s a myriad of entertainment awaiting your freshly cashed loan cheques… Buzzing through town for the capital’s regular punk odyssey of an evening, Fast, are goth punkers The Violets. See them at The Bongo club on the 8th and enjoy free entry to Ride This Train’s Johnny Cash extravaganza for the price of Fast’s entry fee. Keeping it moody, of a similar ilk are Neil’s Children, appearing with Mudhoney loving sludge rock posse Headless at this month’s White Heat at Cabaret Voltaire on the 21st. Continuing the eclectic torrent of shows presently keeping dust off the floor at Henry’s Cellar Bar, Dick Dangerous & The Lovebastards put up some bluesy surf sounds, think Rocket From The Crypt meets The Blues Brothers. Later in the month, Saint Judes Infirmary and Glasgow’s The Martial Arts also grace the stage at Henry’s with their respective blends of Fife-born pop and kick-ass grooves on the 28th. Kudos go to The Martial

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For those who arrive early, foreplay before the Money shot comes from London sextet Just Jack. Serving the kind of live-band funk hip-hop that could only be produced by Britain, their gritty stories - told with a smile and wink, accessible but never simple - could mark these guys out as ones to watch. Opening with a spectacular feedback solo that segues into a mash-up of ferocious funk, deep soul, dancing competitions, technical wizardry and banter, it is clear that being the fourth Beastie Boy is not as covert a role as being the fifth Beatle. Whether on the guitar, keyboard, harmonica, theremin or drumkit, Money Mark summons up the spirits of Syd Barrett and Brian Wilson’s insanity in a perfect mix that touches upon everything from noise-hop to N’Orleans blues. With a 50/50 split between songs and horseplay, this night feels like a party more than a gig, with audience members frequently being brought up on s ta ge to hel p out, to h o l d t h i n g s , o r just to make fools of themselves. What can you sensibly say about a man who over the course of the evening plays a circuit-bent kazoo; the keyboard while playing the bass line with h i s feet ; a s o ng because his mum demanded it was in his set list - and gives out airplane food a s p r i ze s ? A l l t h a t was missing were the party bags. [Ali Maloney]

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NOW THAT THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK HAVE BEEN AND GONE AGAIN, WE LOOK AT THEIR SHOW FROM A TRANSGENDER PERSPECTIVE.

COULD HOLD AN AUDIENCE CAP TIVE WITH ONLY HI S FUNKY DANCE MOVES AT HIS DISPOSAL. From Bob Dylan to John Zorn, Jewish musicians have defined themselves an artistic identity that i s overly s elf- a na ly tic, neurotic and of ten at odds with the Judaic traditions of storytelling and entertaining. I n ma ny ways , Mati sya hu’s endlessly energetic good vibe reggae - rap is the oppos ite of this : postive and spiritual w i t h o u t b e i n g p re a c hy o r insular. As Matisyahu takes to the stage dressed head to toe in Hasidic garb, cynicism could be forgiven, but this is not just another reggae band riding high on a gimmick, as the album ‘Youth’ might suggest. A ca pt i va t i n g l y i m p re s s i ve p e r fo r m e r, M a t i s ya h u f l i p s ef for tles s ly from golden voiced Old Testament gospel to double time intricate raps a n d c o u l d p ro b a b l y h o l d a n a u d i e n ce ca pt i ve w i t h only his funky dance moves at h i s d i s po s a l. Cl ea rly a n outstanding MC regardless of image, he also proves himself to

be a beatboxer with few rivals, spitting out wordless hymns and head spinning drum patterns at, as Rahzel would say, the same time. Likewise, his backing band glide bet ween heav y dub, hardcore, rock, and the occasional sweeping biblical soundscape as if all were one and the same genre. For the most part, the group keep to the upbeat, jumpy tempos that keep the crowd moving, which m i g ht l ea ve t ho s e cra v i ng a ny va r i et y d i s a p p o i nte d , but with this much energy on display, who’s going to care. [Ali Maloney] WWW.MATISMUSIC.COM

NEW FOUND SOUND:

We l l t ra i n e d af ter years playing open m i c s i n N ew Yo r k , Re g i n a Spektor’s ra p p o r t w i t h this audience of converts is complete. They whoop and h o l l e r, c l a p and cheer while she grins widely, waiting p o l i te l y u nt i l she can play another song. The combination o f S p e k t o r ’s classical piano technique with a voca l performance of equal virtuosity is nothing short of astounding when witnessed in the flesh. Combining pop, blues, opera, jazz and cabaret, her pitch is as perfect as her comic timing and ability to improvise - she plays brilliantly on the already laugh-out-loud line “someone next door is fucking to one of my songs.” And what songs - Us and Poor Little Rich Boy are picked like cherries from her rich back catalogue and great new songs like Fidelity are thrown away lightly like cherry stalks. After Samson, she leaves with our hearts. [Milo McLaughlin]

CLEARLY, THE FIRST TWO BANDS TONIGHT SHOULD MEET AND SWAP TIPS. There’s nothing light about The Scottish Enlightenment (3/5) at first – it’s muddy, flat and depressing before stargazing g u ita r s s h i ne t h rou g h, a nd wailing guitar harmonies offer some hope. These four paranoid androids play a self-conscious rock perfect for shy boys who’re better with music than people, with plenty of interesting ideas harvested from a leftfield record collection. If they could just add some energy and charisma to their performance, this is a band that could go places. Second band Autosafari (2/5) could teach them a thing or two about giving an energetic performance, especially the

or those readers living in Edinburgh it would have been impossible to miss the month of mayhem that is the Edinburgh Festival, in all its many and varied forms. Almost as difficult to miss is the now annual showing of the Ladyboys of Bangkok, whose posters appear everywhere; in bus shelters, kebab houses, elegant eateries and newsagents. In fact, I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that in this short month the Ladyboys gain more exposure than any other transgendered chorus line in the country. And yet there is something about the whole circus which bothers me. I went to see the ladyboys several years ago, and found the evening uncomfortable. It is a colourful and entertaining show, as long as I managed to ignore the voice in my head that told me I had just paid good money to watch some Asian transexuals mouth the words to gay disco when, being part-Asian myself, I could easily have stayed home and performed in front of the mirror. Something about it just doesn’t sit right. I have to say, it is wonderful that throughout the show the performers are never ridiculed in any way because of their transgenderism. In fact, apart from the beginning when they

by Ioana Poprowka

are announced as a group of “all male Thai nationals” there is very little else in the show to suggest that you are watching anything other than a cabaret. So what’s the problem?

One has to wonder how we would react if the ladyboys came from somewhere a little closer to home. Would the Ladyboys of Bangor be a sellout show? It seems that as well as their transgenderism, their ethnicity is also used to set them apart- here is the ever-smiling Thai girl: subservient, exotic and graceful. There would be something a little Stepford Drag Queen about it if the girls were all from Slough. In many ways, this affects the way we view the show; it is our culture which makes this a freak show, not the show itself. After all, this show is one of hundreds of shows all competing for an audience, so why shouldn’t they use our own prejudice and ghoulish curiosity to sell tickets? People are fascinated by transexuals, and to this end they are just giving the public what it wants.

The question that we really should be asking is, what’s the point? Why do we need to know that they are transgendered? How does that enhance our evening? Their freakishness is eventually cloying, especailly at the interval when one is given the opportunity to pose for a photo with a ladyboy. I sat with friends to whom I was not out, and kept a dignified silence when they said in awed voices, “You’d never be able to tell!” I was reminded of a time I had coffee with a girl I knew who, having just returned from a trip to Thailand, and not knowing my little secret, said “Of course, I can always spot them. It’s like a gift.” What a gift; she should take it on the road. Then of course there is that jarring phrase ‘all male’. Now far be it from me to pass judgement on how the performers identify, but I for one would be very uncomfortable being referred to as male, as would many other male-to-female transexuals. The show makes its point by holding this hidden ‘maleness’ up as an exotic ace, and in doing so objectifies the performers. Their very name ‘Ladyboys’ separates them from us; they are male, but they are not, they are somehow other, and this otherness

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makes them forbidden, alluring and almost ethereal. They do not speak throughout the show, as they have no need of words. Speech, in fact, would break the illusion - it would humanise them, and make them one of us again, and the whole charade would fail.

All in all, I feel there is something exploitative about the show. The girls are portrayed as exotic parodies of feminine beauty, unattainable and somehow not quite real. But despite this, there is the inescapable fact that they are transgendered, out and, apparently, proud, and for this alone, they should be saluted.

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leggy, leaping bassist, but that is all that can be commended about them. Tuneless, grungey dirges and an earnest frontman who seems scared of a hook combine to leave the crowd checking their watches and taking extended fag breaks. Clearly, these two bands should meet and swap tips. Finally, singer-less Employee of the Month (3/5) take stage, b u i l d i n g keyb oa rd - ce nt re d space - rock into racket y climaxes one minute, the next creating lush Mogwai-esque soundscapes to dream through. That’s all well and good, but in the Yo La Tengo middle ground, p e r h a p s a vo c a l i s t c o u l d provide something to focus on. [Ally Brown] WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NFSPROMOS

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Blue Moon Café, 1 Barony Street – Gourmetstandard food served in hearty portions for reasonable prices, attracting an eclectic clientele of all ages, gender identities and orientations. CC Blooms, 23 Greenside Place – Admission to this infernal netherworld is admittedly free, and it’s open till 3am, but prepare for overpriced drinks and existentialist levels of depression. Claremont Bar, 133/135 East Claremont Street – Featuring an in-house restaurant, this pub merges a local feel with speciality nights catering to the fringes of queer society. Frenchie’s, 89 Rose Street Lane – Sticky carpet, drag queens, an array of hats, a nice game of bingo, witty one-liners and a seedy undercurrent of scandal. Habana, 22 Greenside Place – A popular, regular haunt for Edinburgh’s scene queens, with a good distribution of promos and karaoke. Planet Out, 6 Baxter’s Place – Diverse crowd, nice staff, and furnishings that make it look and feel like a drag queen’s knicker drawer. The Regent, 2 Montrose Terrace – The first CAMRAlisted gay pub in Scotland, everyone is welcome here and it makes for a nice change of pace to the usual scenester drama. Sala, 60 Broughton Street – Fantastic Spanishinfluenced food selection makes it a café first and a bar second. The Street, 2 Picardy Place – Smart décor, laidback atmosphere, and some of the best bloody marys in Edinburgh. Twist, 26B Dublin Street – A warm and almost Mediterranean feel, with a colourful range of eats and wines.

Bennets, 80-90 Glassford Street – Busy enough, but thrives on loyalty from people who can't think of anywhere else to go. The Court Bar, 69 Hutcheson Street - A good place for conversation, it’s mainly frequented by older men during the evening and mixed during the day. Delmonica’s, 68 Virginia Street – The queen bee of Glasgow’s gay scene. Not the place to go for a quiet drink, but can be a great, cheap place to go before clubbing. Icon, 24 Candleriggs – A charmingly relaxed air with the emphasis firmly on chilled entertainment. Merchant Pride, 20 Candleriggs – A brash, colourful bar that has to be seen to be believed. The Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street – Glasgow’s arguably most stylish gay venue, safe and comfortable. Revolver Bar, 6a John Street – Offers the most pleasant and attitude-free drink on the Glasgow scene - though women are rare. The Waterloo, 306 Argyle Street – Unpretentious and welcoming, it serves a clientele of mature men.

See also: Cube, 34-44 Queen Street Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street Moda, 58 Virginia Street Warhol, 214 Bath Street

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THE SKINNY’S GUIDE TO USED BOOK SHOPS IN EDINBURGH

ince our special issue back in March, T h e S k i n ny ’s books section has gained something of a reputation among publishers as a champion of gra phic novel s and we’ve been receiving review c o p i e s by t h e Not Julian bucketload. We at The Skinny think this is great, as 1) they’re a versatile and exciting medium capable of magnificent narrative expression (see ‘Lost Girls’); 2) they’re easy to read and have pretty pictures; 3) review copies hold their resale value well. So if you want to get your hands on some, why not check out our guide to Edinburgh’s many wonderful second hand bookshops? Also this month we have original poetry by Joanne Roberts and lots more reviews online, plus the first edition of a monthly web comic by our newest contributor, Malkatraz.

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Armchair Books – The Skinny’s Overall Choice The most character of any bookshop in town and the best selection of fiction, literature and poetry. Rickety shelves stretch all the way up to the ceiling in this cramped shop. Look for the model triplane with books shelved along its wings. There are warning signs everywhere about the uneven floor and the dangers of using the stepladders incorrectly. They have a big sci-fi and fantasy section, and they try to stock everything an author has written. So you could buy the whole of Terry Pratchett’s back catalogue for around £3 each. They also specialise in antique Victorian books. Will buy from customers. 72-74 WEST PORT - 0131 229 5927 – WWW.ARMCHAIRBOOKS.CO.UK

Peter Bell – The Academic’s Choice Strictly academic books, for real academics. “Not for students!” the charmingly cantankerous owner told me, but they have a good selection of literature, philosophy, and history. Does NOT buy and sell textbooks! 68 WEST PORT - 0131 229 0562 WWW.PETERBELL.NET

Andrew Pringle Booksellers – The Choice for Scottish Books A large selection of Scottish history and fiction. Buy paperback John Buchan novels for £4 or a hardback history of Robert the Bruce for £15. Also deals in antiquarian books. A gorgeous, leatherbound, four-volume set of Jamieson’s Scottish dictionary from 1825 will look great on your bookshelf but will set you back £250. 62 WEST PORT STREET – 0131 228 8880– WWW.PRINGLEBOOKS.CO.UK

Elvis Shakespeare – The Hipster’s Choice A bright, well-organised little shop halfway down Leith Walk, selling books, records and fairtrade coffee, specialising in literary fiction and rock music from the 60s and 70s. Their prices are low and the stock is in good condition. Pick up Moby Dick for £2 in paperback, or a set of 14 hardback Dickens novels for £15. 347 LEITH WALK – 0131 561 1363 – WWW.ELVISSHAKESPEARE.COM

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Till’s – The Choice for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Well organised and catalogued shop specializing in paperback fiction, sci-fi and fantasy. The owner also has a huge collection of old movie posters and lobby cards for sale. Pick up the complete Lord of the Rings in one volume for £4, or a Narnia boxed set for £5. Will buy from customers. 1 HOPE PARK CRESCENT - 0131 667 0895 WWW.TILLSBOOKSHOP.CO.UK

“NOT FOR STUDENTS!” THE CHARMINGLY CANTANKEROUS OWNER TOLD ME, Barnardo’s Bookshop – The Morally Right Choice A good selection of books in good condition. They have cheap, though not necessarily current, course texts and, as publishers donate their proof copies, a wide selection of discounted new releases. In particular they have a lot of Canongate’s recent fiction. You can pick up Ismail Kadare’s ‘The Successor’ for £3 if you don’t mind not having a picture on the cover. All money goes to children’s charity Barnardo’s. Donations of books greatly appreciated. 45 CLERK STREET - 0131 668 3142

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Re-incorporating the skills of Wharton Tiers - the man who produced the seminal ‘Meantime’ - Helmet has had a premeditated rake around the kitchen cupboard to conjure up something of a return to the more lo-fi avant-garde hardcore that showed them the way to infamy in the early days. Swallowing Everything seems to tell of an embittered battle with the industry liars and “self-esteem consultants” encountered by a jaded Hamilton during the turbulent distance to here, while the piercing racket of Bury Me and Howl resurrects that “jazz metal” aesthetic to iron out any remaining purist resolve from the uncomfortable bystander. As David Bowie’s hired hand Hamilton may have picked up the odd new trick but old habits die hard. The distinct blend of aggression on ‘Monochrome’ is intoxicating

AN UNRELENTING PUNCH IN THE GUTS and without respite from the chaos, for better or worse, this is an unrelenting punch in the guts. No Stanier? No Bogdan? It somehow doesn’t matter after a few spins. This could perhaps be Helmet’s ugliest hour. [Dave Kerr]

‘Bust The Trunk’ is a 22 track odyssey through some of their best work, from the coruscating debut single Cocaine on the Catwalk through great missed opportunity for global stardom (due to major label cowardice) Science Fiction Freak, all the way to this year’s perfectly formed single Fix the Air - proving that not all best of collections have to follow a downward trajectory. The first 10 0 0 copies also include Ltd Edition DV D ‘ B u s t Yo u r P e e p e r s ’ w i t h e n o u g h documentar y evidence to convince even the most doubtful jury that DOTR have thus far been criminally ignored. [ Milo McLaughlin]

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GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT BEN KWELLER ALL IS VIOLENT, ALL IS BRIGHT (Rocket Girl)

O s te n s i b l y yet a n ot h e r ‘epic instrumental’ band of a similar ilk to Edinburgh’s own Gasgiant, God is an Astronaut actually have some i nteresti ng thi ng s going on, and successfully conjure images of vast waves crashing against mountains, fast motion city night scenes and reaching out to touch the cosmos as it rushes by. It is of little surprise to learn that their music has been used for several TV shows and adverts. Although the post-rock formula of swelling riffs to crescendo is firmly in place, there is enough skillful employment of electronica, jazz time signature shifts and avantsoundscapes for this to elevate itself from being just another shy shoegazing stoner session. These extra elements might not be enough to attract fans from outside the mold, but ‘All is Violent, All is Bright’ shows that post-rock as a genre is not as boring and paint-by-numbers as has recently been shown. [Ali Maloney]

This is perhaps the most deserving eponymouslytitled album of the year, being wholly Ben Kweller’s handy-work, right down to the last glockenspiel tinkle. How this will transfer to the live arena can only be guessed at. Aside from the Herculean musical effort on display here, Kweller’s also managed to pack this long player full of cracking tunes, evoking Big Star memories and Beatles hooks. Impressively sensitive on a number of tracks, especially Thirteen and sparkling opener Run, 25 year-old Texan also gives us some ‘60s-tinged dancey moments on I Gotta Move and the unashamedly Byrdsy Magic. No boundaries being broken here then, just a whole heap of refreshingly non-punk, sun-drenched fun and singalong melodies. [Jon Seller] ‘BEN KWELLER’ IS OUT ON SEP 11. WWW.BENKWELLER.COM

POST-WAR (4AD)

For all you musos claiming t h a t s i n g e r- s o n g w r i te r s are all played out, peep this. Matt Ward’s third solo album, his first recorded with an actual band, veers from foot-tapping blues to moon s hi ne swiggi ng ho-downs. Somewhere between Giant Sand and Daniel Johnston (whose To Go Home is covered here, succesfully circumnavigating all of Johnston’s lovelorn ineptitude), ‘Post-War’ is catchy enough to appeal to the passive listener, interesting enough to appeal to the discerning audience, and out-there enough to appeal to the snobs. The production, courtesy of Bright Eyes veteran Mike Mogis, gives the whole thing a faded, crumpled edge that feels like some longlost cherished photograph. It’s hard to imagine a time when this album wouldn’t fit perfectly, from drowning sorrows in some dingy, unwashed bar to laughing carefree with friends in the sun, M Ward just about redeems every kid who ever picked up a guitar. [Ali Maloney] ‘POST-WAR’ IS OUT ON SEP 4. WWW.MWARDMUSIC.COM

MASTODON

NUALA

‘BLOOD MOUNTAIN’ (Warner Bros.)

September 06

M WARD

What is it with Sweden? From the sugary sound of The Concretes to the windswept laments of Jens Lekman, this Nordic land has produced a plethora of elegiac artists. And in I’m From Barcelona it’s about to unleash another. The Jonkoping group’s debut LP ‘Let Me Introduce My Friends’ is a sugary blend of Go! Team ebullience and Belle & Sebastian twee. Glowing like a mid-afternoon sun, this record is bursting with sultry strings and heart-melting harmonies. We’re From Barcelona is a jingling blast of pop-perfection soaked in pure pleasure whilst This Boy is a hand-clapping, xylophonic cacophony of song-writing mastery that’s as dreamy as a blustery afternoon. With twenty-nine members who crave the wonderment of childhood this is an inspirational and infectious album that could soundtrack any Enid Blyton novel. Autumn may be on the horizon, but with I’m From Barcelona it feels like summer every day of the year. [Billy Hamilton] ‘LET ME INTRODUCE MY FRIENDS’ IS OUT ON SEP 11. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/IMFROMBARCELONA

PAJO

1968 (Drag City)

BEN KWELLER (Columbia)

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Ever s ince Ma stodon b a s he d o ut t he i r 2 0 01 d e b u t ‘ L i f e s b l o o d ’, i nf l uentia l voices have claimed them to be the s a v i o u r s o f t h e m eta l scene. With followu p ‘Lev i a t h a n’ t h ey continued to redefine their punctuating blend of progressive tech-metal and brutal mathematic death so well that before this year’s release, the hype had simply grown into ‘most important metal release of the year’ proportions. Considering that it’s also their first release on a major, it’s easy to see why this isn’t your ordinary piece of plastic. So, do they pull it off? Hell yes, ‘Blood Mountain’ is a monster of

(Interpop)

T he m e m b e r s of Da w n of t h e Re p l i ca nt s m a y have been described a s “ four farmers and a freak,” but like Columbo, their shambolic and unfa s hiona b le ex terior s disguise a keen instinct for murderous riffs and lethal choruses, as well as a sturdy spiritual resilience through numerous label and personnel changes over the last ten years.

elcome to the dank surroundings of Page Hamilton’s basement; a man snarls in your face as you enter, another ferociously breaks the skins of his snare in the corner - neither of them like you very much, you somehow slip on the fractured riffs which lay in a mess on a sludge-coated floor. Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore.

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a creation. A journey of unexpected twists and turns; the neck-breaking riffage never ceases to surprise while the texture is inexorably kept together by eight-armed drummer Brann Dailor. The hardcore fans may find that Mastodon has succumbed and softened up slightly (cleaner vocals, toned down extremes etc.) but this is the most minor piece of criticism, given that the twelve flawless tracks here are a Frankenstein of doom, trash and death metal hysteria that will provide endless hours of listening. Metal release of the year? We’ll see. But in the context of a scene on such a steady decline, Mastodon are a few notches above the rest. [Chris Nordeng] ‘BLOOD MOUNTAIN’ IS OUT ON SEP 11. HTTP://MASTODONROCKS.COM

Musical shapeshifter and Billy Corgan collaborator David Christian Pajo’s newest solo album is a collection of pop-rock songs that are arty without being pretentious, catchy without being cheesy, and unique without standing out. Having cut his teeth playing in the infamous Slint and with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Tortoise, Royal Trux, Matmos and other sonic weirdos, Pajo’s solo work has normally been instrumental, but here he wraps his lungs around the songs as well. Playing like he’s tiptoeing past his sleeping mother’s bedroom, Pajo makes even the electric guitar sound like a lullaby. It’s hardly exciting, but great for slumbering or for some rainy day scene in some crappy indie film. That said, the sparse paintings and poems filling the inlay booklet are fantastic, and those who find Radiohead a little too edgy will cherish the dreamy songscapes Pajo weaves on ‘1968’. [Ali Maloney] ‘1968’ IS OUT ON SEP 4. WWW.DAVIDPAJO.COM

Lost Girls

DAVID LEAVITT

ALAN MOORE REWRITES THREE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS AS STORIES OF SEXUAL AWAKENING, TO CREATE A WORK THAT CONFRONTS EVERY TABOO IN THE BOOK. “Aunt Millicent: What adventures? Wendy: I’ve yet to have them, but they will be perfectly thrilling.”

dances ‘The Rite of Spring’ in Berlin, Ernst Kirchner begins his iconic series of paintings about the streetwalkers of the city. And in a hotel somewhere in Europe, something extraordinary is happening in the lives of three very different women.

Alice, the oldest of the three (‘Alice in Wonderland’ was first published in 1865) is a middle-aged woman masturbating for the eyes beyond the mirror. Dorothy (published 1900) is an American goodtime girl, guilelessly accepting the advances of her fetishistic lover. Wendy (published 1911) is trapped in a loveless marriage and it is Wendy’s story which provides one of the most effective images of this densely woven text. As she and her elderly husband discuss the mundane, their shadows copulate wildly on the wall beyond. This witty interplay between word and image abounds throughout the books. Gebbies nods to Mucha, Beardsley and the artists of the Belle Époque. Moore references ‘Fanny Hill’ and ‘The Oyster’ in

-from ‘Peter Pan’ by J. M. Barrie his is not Kansas anymore. Down the rabbit hole, through the looking glass, and well past morning, ‘Lost Girls’ is an intertextual adventure, a love letter to three women who never grew up. Their histories are interwoven, pornography is overwritten and their original stories are appropriated and re-told. It is a playground for the words and images of a writer and artist collaborating on a work which is both strange and beautiful. Alan Moore and artist Melinda Gebbies have been collaborating and publishing ‘Lost Girls’ in comic form for over sixteen years, now collected for the first time in three deluxe, clothbound volumes. The years of thought that have gone into this story show. It is a starkly intelligent, witty and erotic tale, the story of three characters in search of reality.

will struggle to avoid Melua comparisons but still proves to be a charming conclusion. The general musical direction, however, is rigid, and the themes constant. There is little to get excited about and the lack of any killer melodies renders the album unfulfilling. If you enjoy Dido and The Corrs, chances are you’ll love this. [Finbarr Bermingham] ‘SHINE’ IS OUT ON SEP 11. WWW.MYSPACE,COM/NUALAOHALPIN

homage to the authors of the Victorian underground. But for all its explicit dissection of desire and longing, and despite Moore’s own testimony, ‘Lost Girls’ is not pornography. It is a journey through sexual yearning and sexual dreams. A journey where actions have consequences, words meaning and images power. AUTHOR OF THE GROUNDBREAKING ‘WATCHMEN’ AND ‘THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN’, ALAN MOORE IS A RENOWNED CREATOR OF CHALLENGING GRAPHIC NOVELS ; MELINDA GEBBIE IS A COMIC ARTIST KNOWN FOR EXPLORING THEMES OF SEXUALITY AND EMPOWERMENT.

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THE LAST MAN WHO KNEW EVERYTHING ANDREW ROBINSON

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CREATIVE WRITING by Joanne Roberts

By a wooden garden table and chairs, there sits a mad aunt Clip-shears freely wander the chairs Drops of vodka make a warm journey from the glass To the gullets of greedy guests

Mad Aunt such-and-such is once again Crafting her own downward spiral, to the disdain And amusement of others, who stand and watch her Coming apart at the seams She throws bottles at walls and denounces everything She sneers derisively at her guests, seeing them In a new light, scrawling ‘I hate humans’ On soft, yielding flesh, in cheap eyeliner One man urinates in a corner, whilst alcohol Makes faces warmer, and tears pollute the cells Of Mad Aunt’s skin, but the guests are now Wearing painfully thin

Pausing only to write bad poetry on a white wall in her own blood

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Alan Turing (1912-1954) was an outstanding mathematician, wartime codebreaker and father of computing science. He was also gay, which was illegal in his lifetime and led to his arrest, forced hormone therapy and subsequent suicide. Turing’s personal life is a compelling and tragic story in its own right, but this biography focuses on his scientific achievements. A fellow at Cambridge by the age of 22, he devised a mathematical proof at 23 using (what are now called) ‘Turing machines’- theoretical devices still central to computing theory. During wartime he was instrumental in breaking important axis codes. The machines he designed during the conflict led to computing work in his later career, and his invention of the ‘Turing test’, which sought to evaluate whether computers can think, ensured his fame in this field. Leavitt heavily quotes from Turing’s work, and from his other biographers, often to great effect. He overuses other material however- for example, he describes the events surrounding Turing’s prosecution for homosexuality by referencing an unfinished short story Turing wrote about it, which ends up overshadowing the known facts of the situation. This work is readable enough, but, even in the title, it borrows too heavily from other works to ever really become the unique and accessible biography it aims to be. [Keir Hind]

It is 1913, that edgy, fragile year before the First World War. Havelock Ellis publishes ‘Love and Pain’ in Paris, Nijinsky

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People are driven away by this demi-shrew And in a drunken, lonely rage, Mad Aunt swears revenge On the human race, vowing to come back and haunt them all Before she sticks her head through a glass window

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But the world that Moore and Gebbies create is very different from that imagined by creators of the original texts - J. M. Barrie (‘Peter Pan’), L. Frank Baum (‘The Wizard of Oz’) and Lewis Carroll (‘Alice in Wonderland’). ‘Lost Girls’ is the story of what happened next to Wendy, Dorothy and Alice, and what happens next to little girls who stray is sometimes very frightening indeed.

A steady dash to the toilet, provides a dirty laugh And a drunken guest is sick, in a bath, amidst Bottles of cheap cider, watery beer and sodden napkins A scene is beginning on the lawn

SHINE (Caitlin)

After listening to this album, it will come as no surprise to learn that Nuala O’Halpin is of Irish/Spanish descent. With an abiding samba lilt bouncing over mollifying acoustic picking, ‘Shine’ is the kind of record doomed to reach its widest audiences in café bars nationwide. At times, the imagery conjured is excellent (Green), and stripped down moments like an acapella rendition of Simple Faith and the reflective Confusion offer rare opportunities to appreciate her, at times drowned out, voice. Album closer Secret Love is a great track that

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THOMAS YOUNG, THE ANONYMOUS POLYMATH WHO PROVED NEWTON WRONG, EXPLAINED HOW WE SEE, CURED THE SICK, AND DECIPHERED THE ROSETTA STONE, AMONG OTHER FEATS OF GENIUS ‘The Last Man Who Knew Everything’ may seem like hyperbole, but Thomas Young came pretty close to living up to the title. When he was asked to contribute to a new edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Young offered to write entries on all of the following subjects: “Alphabet, Annuities, Capillary Action, Cohesion, Colour, Dew, Egypt, Eye, Focus, Friction, Halo, Hieroglyphic, Motion, Resistance, Ship, Sound, Strength, Tides, Waves, and ‘anything of a medical nature’.” Robinson’s book follows the life and work of polymath Thomas Young (1773-1829) on his journey through the sciences, medicine, language, hieroglyphics and numerous other fields. Many of Young’s discoveries are detailed in his own words via a series of letters written to his close friends. Although Young’s manner of expression is often highly convoluted, a problem that inhibited him throughout his life, Robinson is quick to explain his ideas and make them accessible and compelling. Though this book is not a bedtime read, you will feel considerably more informed after finishing it. Might give you a few pub quiz answers too. [Helen Grey] ‘THE L AST MAN WHO KNEW EVERYTHING’ IS PUBLISHED BY PI PRESS. OUT NOW. COVER PRICE £17.99

September 06

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Taking the mic...

Editorial

eaders, I am no longer young. I am now quite old but not quite unhappy. Ah.

As a month, which it is, September comes to mind as one that is not too bad. Renowned speakers including Mr Ross Noble and Mr Jerry Sadowitz Andromeda Mool are coming to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh, the only place outside Morningside where I choose to spend much of my time, will be resuming normal service. It is important that months be good. Now I have passed the apex of my time in this world each minute takes on the significance of those hazy luminescent minutes I enjoyed as a child. My sense of passing time has stretched accordingly with my years, but the looming awareness of my ever more imminent disappearance makes me seize each moment with child-like hope. What looms counters what lumes. One has to laugh. Darlings, have a splendid Sept.

Top 5 Comedy 1. Ross Noble, Edinburgh Playhouse, Saturday 9th. The high-priest of improvisational loopiness brings his Fizzy Logic tour to the capital. 2. Andrew Maxwell, The Stand, Edinburgh, Friday 29th, Saturday 30th. One of the most naturally funny comedians on the circuit; we may have described Maxwell’s humour as ‘suburban’ in SkinnyFest, but he guarantees laughs like few others. 3. Jerry Sadowitz, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, Thursday 14th - Saturday 16th. One of the world’s most skilled close-up magicians, Sadowitz brings back his unique brand of misanthropic hilarity to the city in which he was raised. 4. Janey Godley, Jongleurs, Glasgow, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th. The crowd often get quite drunk and lairy in Jongleurs. Can Janey Godley handle it? Er, yes. 5. Benefit in Aid of Amnesty International, The Stand, Glasgow, Wednesday 20th. There’s not even a whisper to heard about the line-up, but these uproarious affairs tend to attract some of the best comics around.

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MAYBE YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THOSE ONE STAR FRINGE SHOWS

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ortune would have it that most of Edinburgh University’s property portfolio is festively turned pumpkins-tocarriages of comedy venues – Pleasance Courtyard; Pleasance Dome; Gilded Balloon. Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar is also cashing-in on comedy rebranded as Sweet. Even the main uni campus skateboarder’s haven Bristo Square is a festival cash cow as E4 Udderbelly. Year-round though, under their usual monikers and more affordable fares, the Student Unions play host to comedy events, including The Comedy Network at Pleasance. The Comedy Network has a nationwide presence as Britain’s largest chain of comedy clubs and hosts over 30 comedians during a national tour of over 400 shows. Now in its fifteenth year, it has so far entertained over half a million punters and students. This marks its tenth year in the Student comedy scene, having brought Britain’s finest comedians including Jenny Eclair, [Dr] Harry Hill, and Al Murray to Students’ Unions around the country.

Of appeal to both students and comedy virgins alike are the famous free lunchtime weekend shows at The Stand comedy clubs, while concessionary prices are available throughout the week on most shows. The Stand remains accessible for students with unthinkably cheap entry (think £1 Edinburgh, £2 Glasgow) to the aptly-named ‘Red Raw’ new talent showcase nights, at which now revered talent such as Des Clarke and Miles Jupp cut their teeth. While laughs may be a bit of a lottery, an experienced compere and headliner ensure you get your money’s worth. The more daring among you can even try your hand by booking a spot (Call 0131558737 for more info). Maybe you can do better than those one star fringe shows?

Meanwhile across the M8, Stand-Up makes an appearance as part of Strathclyde University’s Freshers’ Week with a comedy launch night on Thursday Sep 21 from 8pm on Level 8 (Vertigo) of the Student’s Union. Further a field from cosy campus pubs are the main comedy clubs, Jongleurs and The Stand, both of which have branches in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Jongleurs comedy club, jointly-franchised with Australian themed pub Walkabout, offers a slice of comedy with your kangaroo burgers. Its Edinburgh club features a Student-based comedy night ‘Monkey Business’ every Thursday from 7pm. Dress-code is that ever-perplexing paradox smart-casual, with entry a mere £3, including after-show party and drinks promotions.

at the Sufi Festival

aking a break from the Edinburgh Festival, Shazia Mirza journeyed across to Glasgow for the International Sufi Festival. In a mid-afternoon slot, she found a very different audience to the one she is used to; in place of her usual crowd, which she calls “white, middle class Guardian readers who just love it”, she was surrounded by Asian families.

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THE FURORE SURROUNDING HER CONTINUES TO ATTRACT ATTENTION. by Gareth K Vile

Deciding not to censor herself, she made jokes on subjects ranging from meeting the Queen through to shopping at Primark. Although the majority of the audience roared with laughter, there was an offended minority.

shaken her. “I have made them funny, but at the same time they are death threats. I am ashamed of them. I wish they were from angry Catholics. I don’t get threats from white people.”

“The promoters had a really big go at me. The organisers said they had 25 complaints - mainly about the mention of death threats, and a couple of jokes about anal sex, and my language. They didn’t like my material.”

But Mirza believes that she has the right to discuss them. “That’s part of my life. Comedians talk about their lives. If I’d left that out, that’s five months I can’t talk about. I contemplated for six months whether to include them. I wanted the show to be about fun, not about my culture or religion.”

In this new context, however, Mirza revealed a quick wit. Using the stream of late arrivals as a cue to improvise on the differences between Asian and British events, she adapted her show without dropping the contentious issues. In particular, this included her routine about receiving death threats.

Ironically, Shazia Mirza no longer calls herself a Muslim. Although she became famous with an act that mocked Islamic stereotypes, and is still referred to as “the woman who wore the burqa,” she claims that this image is out of date.

“A man wrote a review about me on the internet that said I was a white liberal’s dream because I was the only Asian woman in comedy and I could have used my voice in a more positive [pro-Islamist] way. On that same day I received the death threats.

“I’m not religious but my parents are. I used to be, but I’m not anymore. I don’t pray. I haven’t been to the mosque for three years. And since I had death threats, I don’t want to be part of that. If I said I was religious, people would call me a hypocrite. How can you believe in a religion that allows men to do that to women. I can’t say that I’m Muslim.”

“They wanted the Sufi Festival to be a festival of peace. I did miss bits out. I wanted to be positive, but the death threats are in my Edinburgh show, so is the Queen and Primark. They said to me, ‘please don’t do it’. When I was going on, I thought, you never know how the audience will be. I decided when I was there, I wanted to do it. I thought that these people really need to hear this.” Mirza read out the death threats - which are sprinkled with promises of sexual violence - and added caustic replies. A member of the audience took to the stage and accused her of preaching hatred against Asians. Speaking to her after the show, it is obvious that the response has

louched on a sofa in a bare dressing room, Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno is lazily explaining the band’s ‘vibe’ to a listening journalist – “We’re outlaws, man, pirates.” Just then, singer Tom Meighan’s bearded face pokes around the door. “Two seconds mate, I’ll be two seconds.” Then it disappears, a few moments pass, he returns with something for Serge to sign, disappears again and soon returns a second and final time. But he’s hardly settled, perching himself on the edge of the sofa opposite me like a coiled spring. Meighan’s enthusiasm is the absolute antithesis of Pizzorno’s affected cool, a contrast that extends to their live shows.

After a chin-stroking silence we discuss the Rolling Stones (Meighan is still giddy about meeting them backstage after their support slot the previous week) and The Who (John Entwistle is their style icon, apparently) before we reach Oasis, Meighan’s biggest single motivation for making music. He believes forthcoming second single Shoot the Runner could prove to be as important for them as Wonderwall was for Oasis. “I’m not saying we’re gonna overtake ‘em. They were the biggest band in the world, stupidly big. They’re my friends, I love ‘em, but I wanna get in the ring with them and fight.” He pauses. “If Shoot the Runner kicks off I can see it going to Jupiter or Mars. Monkeys in space, imagine that.”

Despite his energy, Meighan’s face is pale and his eyes look heavy. This, he explains, is because the band are just back from playing the Ibiza Rocks event. Presumably he wasn’t there to sunbathe then? “It was really good,” he says, “but to be honest with you I wouldn’t give a fuck if the island sank.” We’re backstage at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, a couple of hours before Kasabian play their first “proper, proper” gig since they recorded new album Empire. “Scotland’s wonderful man. They’re gonna go fucking loopy.” Meighan’s excitement is no puton; he’s positive about the new material and raring to unleash it on the audience. “I’m anxious, but in a good way. We’ve got about six or seven new songs in our set. It’s gonna be fucking crazy.” As we broach the subject of Empire, Meighan has a few scores to settle. “The last time the music journalists got us wrong. I

As I try to imagine that, the restless Meighan looks ready to leave, so I ask him one final question: ‘Why do you do it?’ He mulls it over, before saying, “You know why I do it? Them baked beans that I love so much. The baked beans in the crowd, the people, all of ‘em, all the people.” can understand the Roses thing, but the fucking Mondays man. That’s rubbish.” And the Primal Scream comparisons? “’Xtrmntr’ was a major influence.” So us journos don’t always get it wrong, but Meighan is still in combative mood. “We’re cleverer than people give us credit for. Now this record’s coming out I think it’ll shut a lot of mouths up.” His tail up, Meighan reverts to the modesty-bypass mode which has come to typify Kasabian interviews, when he deadpans, “Empire is the record Led Zeppelin would’ve made if they were still around today.”

No matter how the critics receive Kasabian, no other band has connected so effectively with the public-atlarge since Oasis in their heyday. Like the Gallaghers, Kasabian have self-belief on tap, but only time will tell whether it’s hollow arrogance or justified assurance. ‘E MPIRE’ IS OUT NOW ON C OLUMBIA . K ASABIAN PLAY SECC, G LASGOW ON D ECEMBER 7. WWW. KASABIAN .CO. UK

Seafood: Still Defying Fashion “WE’VE BEEN PRETTY MUCH IGNORED BY THE STYLE MAKERS...”

eafood, now where have you heard that name? Celebrated only by certain elements of the music press, for ten years this band have been making steady ripples (but never waves) on the underground indie scene. However, with the release of their fifth album and a recent string of sell-out dates across the UK, the tide may be about to change. The Skinny spoke to lead singer David Line about this exciting time for a band who are dealing with demons and defying expectations.

Most often drawing comparisons with American indie rock outfits, there is a distinctly British sound to Seafood; guitar distortion is offset by David’s English accent and the subtler, less frenetic pace that Seafood employ sets them apart from the staple college rock sound. Although difficult to pigeonhole, Seafood are relatively easy to describe, as one reviewer succinctly put it; “beautiful songs with loud guitars.”

by Caroline Hurley

Their most recent tour proved they have “established ourselves as a cult band,” Line believes; returning from a two year hiatus they were selling out medium sized venues having done no more in terms of advertising than post the information on their MySpace page. “The tour was amazing, one of the best we’ve ever done. Glasgow in particular was special, only there and the Barfly in London could we do the ‘stop and let the crowd sing’.” Following the amicable departure of bassist Kevin Hendrick and recurring health problems for David, the success of the recent tour was also important as a morale booster; “We’re constantly being called ‘indie underdogs’ and it gets really tiring, We’re a band full of confidence now, and we’re really, really good live.” Upcoming release ‘Paper Crown King’ is another satisfying achievement; “We’re really, really happy with the new album... this is my favourite record so far, we just went ‘We don’t care anymore.’” Mixed in New York by Eli Janney of Girls Against Boys, David explains that this was a sound the band had wanted to achieve for some time, “this album is the closest we’ve come to capturing how we sound live, we’re a different beast onstage; heavier, more erratic.”

THE TOUR WAS AMAZING, ONE OF THE BEST WE’VE EVER DONE. GLASGOW IN PARTICULAR WAS SPECIAL This excitement and enthusiasm is perhaps surprising from a group who, by their own admission, have been consistently overlooked; “We’ve been pretty much ignored by the style makers. People like us and respect us, but no-one champions us. Obviously the NME are basically a youth culture magazine, but it’s a shame they can’t support a British band who have been around for so long when others have sunk without a trace.”

The show at the International Sufi Festival demonstrated Shazia Mirza’s unenviable position, caught between the comedy circuit and what she refers to as “my community” of British Islam. Her comedic talent is ignored, as is material that is not specific to her religious background, it’s the furore surrounding her attracts attention. She feels this herself, complaining that she is being pigeonholed by the press. Her last words sum this up perfectly.

With a palpable excitement about the release of the album and upcoming UK dates, David sums up an attitude that seems common among bands who work on their music rather than their image; “We’ve accepted who we are and if bigger things happen, that’s great, but we’re not going to worry about it.”

“They either say ‘you’re so brave’, or ‘this is a stereotype reinforcing show’. Can’t they just say it’s funny? Why does it have to mean something? Why can’t it just be that I’m like everybody else?”

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“EMPIRE IS THE RECORD LED ZEPPELIN WOULD’VE MADE IF THEY WERE STILL AROUND TODAY” - TOM MEIGHAN

The Comedy Network is also an awardwinning EUSA (Edinburgh University Student Association) comedy night, launching Freshers’ Week 2006 on Sep 12 from 7.30pm, which will begin its fortnightly residence at Pleasance Cabaret bar. The headline act is Mark Oliver with support from Issy Suttie.

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PEARL JAM LIFE WASTED (J)

o see Pearl Jam play Leeds this year was to witness the undeniable rejuvenation of a band’s soul (see our review on the website). Observing the classic ‘Ten’ huddle formation during Satan’s Bed and later, a teary eyed Eddie Vedder leave the stage following the fully embraced rebel yell encore of Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World, the road home seems complete. Following lacklustre sales and the down trodden lethargy of 2002’s ‘Riot Act’ the sublime grungers took a temporary fall from grace but their recent self-titled LP has arguably catapulted them back to the top. As Stone Gossard told The Skinny earlier in the year: “We pushed each other to make, dare I say, a classic album.” Life Wasted is testament to such a bold claim; a thunderous groove from Gossard, Mike McCready and Jeff Ament plus unquestionable skin pounding from Matt Cameron announces the declaration of intent with a snarl. “You’re always saying that there’s something wrong / I’m starting to believe it’s your plan all along” Vedder Caterwauls. No, this is bugger all to with a cheeky chav he met down the chippy or the putty he puts in his hair. This is music that means something from one of the last few classic bands to give us some credit by believing we deserve some. (Johnny Langlands)

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1. Sunparlour Players - Talk It To Death (live) Two Toronto Mennonites get on a stage and thump out a song: it’s bass-drum and acoustic guitar, xylophone and bellowed HEYs. While the term “alt.country” might evoke swaying fields of wheat, here it means a pop song to rouse the pigeons in the roof of a barn. With a voice like the Arcade Fire’s Win Butler, Garth Hudson summons the winter and banishes it; sending sparks through this summer’s day.

3. Tap Tap - 100,000 Thoughts England has joined the world of janglejangling yelp-yelping indie rock! Shades of Modest Mouse and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah as Tap Tap handclap and squirm, dance and la-la-la, strum the heartache right outta your chest. It’s the sort of song where you can’t decide if you should bob your head or dance along, sneakers squeaking. Someone give that bass drum a medal.

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2. Ola Podrida - Instead Ola Podrida is the work of David Wingo, the Texas songwriter who worked with arthouse director David Gordon Green to score films such as ‘All the Real Girls’ and ‘George Washington’. His songs are grassy, flickering folk songs, not far from the realm of Iron and Wine or Elliott Smith. On Instead, his sadness is clothed in spring hues. Hear blooms of organ, glittering guitar and Wingo’s wistful voice.

4. Antarctica Takes It! - I’m No Lover Another band with an exclamation mark and a rattlin’ tambourine; I’m No Lover opens a concept album based around - you guessed it - Antarctica. Listen to clapping hands and galloping snare, creaky violins and kitchen sink percussion; one minute and thirty-seven seconds of fun fun fun. There’s just enough time to sneak in a trumpet part that’s happier than anything Belle and Sebastian have ever produced. A fanfare announcing the arrival of what might be your new favourite band.

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A ROUGH-CUT SOUND BEYOND HIS YEARS; THIS HAS A SOUND THAT’S BOUND TO GO TRANSATLANTIC At last the Scottish solo rock scene has some young blood, in the form of precocious Paisleyborn Paolo Nutini. The 18 year-old has a roughcut sound beyond his years which has been compared to the Rolling Stones, and he carries this original track well with some great riffs and licks. His rasping vocals do not betray his Caledonian roots: though it does him no harm to avoid The Proclaimers’ route to fame, expect a letter from America, as this has a sound that’s bound to go transatlantic. [Yasmin Ali] THIS SINGLE IS OUT ON SEP 25 THROUGH ATLANTIC RECORDS. WWW.PAOLONUTINI.COM

In the age of computers, new musical genres are springing up with every new patch and piece of software that is developed. As well as all manner of digital abstractions, it makes sense to apply these modern contrivances to more traditional, les s technologically dependent mu s ics. Folktronica is such an entity, marrying the neon illumination of laptops with bearded forest frolics. On Jenny Again, Tunng show exactly how this pairing should be conducted, combining acoustic guitar and gorgeous vocal hmmms and melodies - reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkle’s best - with a soft tapestry of glitch beats. The beauty lies in the way these two disparate elements are woven together so perfectly that they feel like they have always belonged together. [Ali Maloney]

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ONLY BRIEFLY TEASING THE EARS If the first minute of insistent jangling and ‘la la las’ isn’t enough to have you reaching for the whisky and sleeping pills, you might think again af ter being smacked over the head with a chorus that consists of 1129 mentions of the word ‘happy’. Briefly teasing the ears with something that sounds a bit like blues guitar, this, along with everything else, is squelched back into obscurity by the vocals. Lurching between a kind of faux-troubadour tremolo and Primals-esque brit pop posturing, Gordon Anderson’s voice was enough to wipe the smile right off my face. I was happy when it ended. [Caroline Hurley] THIS SINGLE IS OUT ON SEP 18. WWW.THEALIENS.CO.UK

Hawley’s been through a lot, after forming the Longpigs, joining Pulp and playing with All Saints, his solo career is finally building momentum into it’s third long-player. His latest track from Mercury-nominated album ‘Coles Corner’ sounds like - with hair gelled over and gold-sequined white bodysuit prepped - the Sheffield lad is taking steps into Elvis’ weighty

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FLIPPING FEVERISHLY BETWEEN DEJECTED LOVER, HEAVY METAL IDOL AND POLITICAL PACIFIST, NICHOL DELIVERS A RELENTLESS ATTACK ON SOME OF SOCIETY’S GREATER ILLS.

I’ve recently had an identity crisis. I’ve been trying to think the way a woman thinks. This isn’t to fathom the reason for a messy break up with an ex, or to rationalize deepseated maternal abandonment issues. It’s infinitely more petty and stupid.

REFRESHINGLY, THE LYRICS SOUND AS THOUGH THEY WERE THROWN TOGETHER ON THE BACK OF A BEER MAT... This is ‘day at the beach’ mellowness while the lyrics sound refreshingly as though they were thrown together on the back of a beer mat down the local Wetherspoons, rather than some overwrought, MySpace poetics. It sufficiently presses all the indie-lite buttons but worryingly sounds like track eight on an album - the one everyone skips to get to the good stuff, rather than a punchy, zingy number you would expect to be chosen for single release. The drumming is adequate even if there is a little too much enthusiastic hammering towards the chorus. If the indie cavaliers are ever going to take on the writhing beasts of EMI/Sony/Virgin et al, then they’ll have to try a little harder than this. [Louise Boyle]

It asked: “What do readers think of men in tights? I fancy myself as a bit of a Superman character and I look great in tights and a leotard. I suspect the girls I work with would like to see me in such attire as I am the office sex god.” Was it a coincidence? There must be other Jasons in

If your day job consists of working in an office, or using public transport to get around, you’ve probably come across the widely available Metro newspaper.

Like the protaganist from ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’, Phil Nichol opens his show at The Stand by singing to a small guitar. But if this instrument could lull the audience into thinking his performance might suit the faint-hearted, fastforward five frenzied minutes and they are trying to catch their breath. Nichol is now rolling and raging through Amsterdam’s grim city streets, sharing his experiences of a lone road-trip. The singing and screaming pattern of his vocal delivery suggests he’s got no time to waste, as he takes the audience down the dimly lit and downright dirty backstreets. He invites you to meet real-life fantasy fetishists and fraternize with the hottest freaks in town.

And as you may know, its letters page has its fair share of regular contributors. These consist largely of people either complaining about commuting or debating whether ‘They’ should bring back Spangles. There’s even a daily scribe called Yuri who spouts philosophical oneliners that imply one too many nights smoking a bong and watching The Learning Zone.

Nichol is the self styled ‘Naked Racist’ who aims to shock and surprise with every line. His show is incredibly physical, an exhilarating adrenaline rush played out with high-speed angst. Flipping feverishly between dejected lover, heavy-metal idol and political pacifist, he manages to deliver a relentless attack on a number of society’s greater ills. In a hilarious, off-the-wall finale, Nichol confesses to almost losing his way as a pacifist and a peacemaker; the show has hurtled, at breakneck speed, from city streets to anti-war march. Nichol was charming, wit t y and alarmingly unhinged all night, and has more in common with Edmund Lear’s nonsensical comic verse than you might think. Peace be to the Naked Racist. [Diana Kiernander] 0131 558 7272 WWW.THESTAND.CO.UK

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Anyway, imagine my surprise one morning to find a letter from Jason from Shawlands (which is where I live).

“Do readers think that Babycham is an acceptable drink for a man? I am quite partial to it myself, being a suave sort of guy, but my mates laugh at me for drinking it and say it’s girlie. Why? It’s almost as nice as sherry.” Jason, Shawlands.

“THERE’S ONLY SO MANY WAYS IN WHICH I CAN PRETEND TO BE TWO WOMEN AND GET A WOMAN, PRETENDING TO BE ME, TO PACK IT IN” Shawlands. Well, not judging by the reaction when I got to work. All day I was serenaded by workmates singing the ‘Man of Steel’ theme music. This was particularly uncomfortable standing alongside others at the urinals. Were they waiting on a SuperPee, slicing the receptacle in two? Did they think I was possessed of the pubescent dream of X-ray vision, able to see through into the Ladies?

So we had moved on from dressing up and on to the drinking of effeminate tipples. How could I respond? Well, some women are sensitive about their age. Denise turned 35 during what I like to call our ‘creative period’, so I countered thus:

Eventually I established that a female colleague of mine, who would rather remain anonymous (Denise) had been enjoying this flight of fancy at my expense.

“Jason: it’s perfectly acceptable for a man to try new drinks. You’re just showing your adventurous side. I work for a drinks company and our research has shown that guys who like to experiment are also killers ‘in the sack’.”

My initial reaction was to rise above it, but when I thought of the scrutiny I was under, every time I needed what had become known as a ‘Kryptonsh*te’, revenge seemed a much sweeter option. But how to do it? I decided upon the most obvious path. I would use her as a pseudonym and send in my own letters. Now, there’s nothing particularly unusual about Denise. She’s ordinary. She does yoga. In the office a fan sits above her monitor and blows her long black hair back. A bit like a witch on a broomstick. Like a... “Does anyone know of a dating agency for witches? I’m a single white witch, looking for a warlock! I have also harnessed the power of yoga, so can be bent into many different shapes.” Denise, Bellshill.

“I’d just like to apologize for the recent wet spell. It was me who cast it. I’ve just hit 40 and people are giving me stick.” Denise, Bellshill. And to cover myself, I also took on the guise of Jemima from Milngavie.

So, now I’m backing myself up, as Jemima, while slagging Denise off, as Denise, whilst Denise insults me, as me. Simple. But it hasn’t stopped. Last week: “I was sitting in my armchair, watching Big Brother. I felt a stirring in my loins at the sight of a fabulously attractive young lady. Imagine my surprise when she turned out to be Pete in drag. Did other readers make the same mistake?” Jason, Shawlands. I’ve got to give it to her. She’s consistent. But it’s weird. There’s only so many ways in which I can pretend to be two women and get a woman, pretending to be me, to pack it in. Have any readers been in a similar situation? Teresa, Coatbridge.

She took it in good humour. We were quits. Until the next day.

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HOTEL ROOM (Mute)

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5. Wrapping Paper - Hold up the Neon Sign Overdriven drums and distorted electric guitar are more often the realm of The Hives and Sonic Youth than a wistful pop group like Wrapping Paper. But on Hold Up The Neon Sign the combination works perfectly; as the guitar and drums throw up smoke, a glockenspiel clears the air, bright as sky. Tim’s melody is pretty but not too soft - as much Guided By Voices as Jens Lekman, something to roll down your windows to.

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shoes. Hotel Room is a string-backed ‘50s croon, an old-style romantic heart-melter for apronclad housewives and shake-sharing teenagers. Backed by Elvis cover Young & Beautiful – “your angel smile, your tender touch, you’re all I’m dreaming of” - it’s almost enough to set postmodern hear ts- a-flut tering. My word ! [Ally Brown] THIS SINGLE IS OUT ON SEP 4 WWW.RICHARDHAWLEY.CO.UK

AN APPENDAGE TO THE GENRE WITHOUT BEING A NOTABLE ADDITION. Hailing from Motherwell but with their feet firmly in the mid west, The River Detectives give us a confident single with their influences clear for all to see. Like your mum in the garden, B lue Collar Love Song pot ters along, in a spectacularly pleasant and homely way. “The radio’s playing something about saying goodbye,” say their lilting harmonies, but the same duet quickly reverts to fatigued clichés,

leaving a train on the tracks, a telephone ringing as she walks away, and a worry about turning into something new, or something. An appendage to the genre without being a notable addition. [Michael Duffy] AVAILABLE AS DOWNLOAD ONLY NOW. THE RIVER DETECTIVES PLAY TRON THEATRE IN GLASGOW ON S EPT 9 . WWW.NEONTETRARECORDS.CO.UK/ ARTISTS /RIVER _ DETECTIVES /

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pproaching is a month of revelations, and I’m not talking about Audioslave. Upon literally stumbling upon a (wait for it) white dog turd outside Skinny HQ the other day… it occurred that if these are indeed times arrayed with neverfabled white poo ending retrospective indulgence then, god damn, we need authentic sounds of soul and substance to make them liveable. So, The Skinny talks psychedelic garage rock par excellence with Comets on Fire and The Black Keys before they come to town, enjoy the craic with Mars Volta’s Cedric Bixler on the prog-rock posse’s latest LP and chat to dynamite rap crew Jurassic 5, indie staples Yo La Tengo, underrated britrocker veterans Seafood, NY mysterios The Walkmen and the reclusive Sparklehorse. For measure, we contemplate the, ahem, “new” Led Zeppelin record with Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan. On a homegrown tip, we keep an eye on the east and west coasts with the latest music news and also take a look at The Needles and The Royal We, presently pumping fresh sound waves around our haggis infested hills. All that and then some; sleeker than a plane full of snakes, motherfucker. That’s how Sounds rolls this month. Dig...

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he kooks of improvised music, from Beefheart to Sun Ra, find an almost transcendental freedom in its untrammelled possibilities. For Cedric Bixler, enormo-haired frontman of The Mars Volta, “it sounds corny, but there’s a spiritual aspect to our music. It’s like our church, our communion.”

A slightly reticent interviewee, Bixler nonetheless has an evangelical belief in the power of unconstrained improvisation, influenced by “that Kerouac thing that the first cause is the best, like, the most honest and heartfelt.” Working in such a free way, he has nonetheless arranged his “speaking in tongues,” stream of consciousness lyrics into concept albums which focus on one particular

3. M Ward - ‘Post-War’ Interesting enough to appeal to the discerning audience, and sufficiently out-there to entice the snobs. 4. Ben Kweller - ‘Ben Kweller’ Refreshingly non-punk, sun-drenched fun. 5. Mastodon - ‘Blood Mountain’ A Frankenstein of doom gloom, trash licks and death-metal hysteria.

Top 5 Singles 1. Pearl Jam – Life Wasted A rejuvenation of the soul. 2. Tunng - Jenny Again Marrying the neon illumination of laptops with bearded forest frolics. 3. Richard Hawley - Hotel Room An old-style romantic heart-melter for apronclad housewives and shake-sharing teenagers. 4. I’m From Barcelona - We’re From Barcelona. For those who refuse to remove the brown cardigan from their torso. 5. James Dean Bradfield An English Gentleman Bradfield catches his solo stride with this sophomore single. Sha la la.

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by Jasper Hamill narrative. For their new album, ‘Amputechre’, scored by bandmate Omar but performed by other musicians, including John Frusciante, he worked in a “more free way,” experimenting with a multiplicity of voices, narratives and moods that could not have been possible in The Mars Volta’s old, constricted practice. “We base our music around trying to sound like our favourite films look,” he considers, “Omar likes to have a lot of different televisions playing his favourite movies when we go to record.” Music, is “about tuning into the antennas you’re born with,” something which both he and Omar are adept. There is, he claims, “a reason why whoever it was that made humans, put (Cedric and I) together in El Paso.”

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Taking time out from the recording of the follow up to 2004’s ‘Zwoa’, Laeto vocalist/guitarist Fraser dropped the Skinny a line with 10 of the finest tunes to be heard bustin’ his speakers and gave us an unprecedented insight into what awaits us with album number three... “The new stuff is a bit darker, a bit more cynical, a lot more tech, a lot more progressive. All members of this band are in love with all other members of this band, the resulting lust and jealousy makes for an oppressively creative sexual dynamic hitherto unforseen in a band of this ilk, as will be evidenced on our forthcoming third album.” 1. The Jesus Lizard - Puss / Nirvana - Oh The Guilt split single. - I loved Nirvana to death, and they turned me on to the Jesus Lizard, which is the nicest thing they could have ever done. The Jesus Lizard is in my top three bands ever I think. Anyway, the Nirvana song was amazing, and Puss blew my face off.

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1. The Jesus Lizard - Puss / Nirvana 2. Teenage Fanclub - The Concept 3. Laeto - Fieldsettings/Car/low 4. Soundgarden - Jesus Christ Pose 5. Helmet - Unsung 6. Stone Roses - One Love 7. Autumn Rising - The Corpse Visions of our Patient 8. My Bloody Valentine - Soon 9. Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town 10. Guns n Roses - Paradise City

THERE’S MORE THAN ONE ROCK TO BE FOUND IN GIBRALTAR

etter known for its monolithic limestone and Mediterranean climate, Gibraltar isn’t exactly a hotbed of moshing activity. Granted, the mercurial Albert Hammond descends from its sanguine shores but in recent years the island has proved as impervious to the musical mainland as its dramatic landscape is to the elements.

Upon asking him if, by telling these stories, he’s found some sort of resolution, he responds, “You know, those stories will always be there… I guess I’m just a folk singer, sitting on the porch singing songs that have been passed around for years. It’s just that sometimes you can see folk songs happening in front of your eyes.”

1. Helmet – ‘Monochrome’ Howling jazz through searing guitars. 2. God is an Astronaut ‘All is Violent, All is Bright’ Shows that post-rock as a genre is not as boring and paint-by-numbers as has recently been shown.

Both sonically and lyrically, the shadow of the Mars Volta’s youth in the “middle of nowhere” town of El Paso looms large. “I guess I still write about the local equivalents to Iggy Pop… everyone had Iggy, they could see him on television or listen to his tunes. I had these local town drunk legends to sing about.” He remains sentimental for the “era when I was struggling to get where I am, when I had two bucks and was living off Taco Bell.” He sees as his “duty and responsibility” to sing about dead friends and the stories of his youth.

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However, in the brooding sound of Latino metal quintet Breed 77 the tides of change are beginning to immerse this colonial isle. Fusing Mexican flamenco with melodic metal, the group have taken the UK by storm with their chugging riffs and visceral vocals. Formed in 1996, the group was originally monikered ‘Breed’ but tedious legal requirements prompted a swift alteration to the territorial sounding Breed 77. Quickly establishing themselves as an engaging and experimental live act their energising performances captured the eye of Kerrang readers, who voted them ‘Best Unsigned Band’ in 1999. The release of 2001’s eponymous debut LP was rapturously

received by both public and critics. Distancing itself from the backwards-looking Nickelback rock of the time, it was an eerily twisted record that culminated in the group being heralded as ‘Best Band’ by both Metal Hammer and Kerrang. Steadily growing in stature, 2004’s sophomoric ‘Cultura’ saw the band adopt a more rhythmically atmospheric approach to song structuring. Aided by Top 40 breakthrough hit ‘The River’, its claustrophobic mastery climbed to number three on the UK Rock Album Chart without the benefit of any commercial radio play. New album ‘In My Blood (En mi sangre)’ sees the band’s chasmal introversion documented by ex-Soundgarden and Tool producer Ron St. Germain. As complex and alluring as before, it’s a sparse, desolate record that captures Breed 77 at their most evocative. With it’s guttural guitars and warped experimentation ‘In My Blood’ is set to be one of 2006’s most essential metal albums. And in its wake, Breed 77 will prove there’s more than one rock to be found in Gibraltar. ‘IN MY BLOOD (EN MI SANGRE)’ IS OUT ON S EPT 11. BREED 77 PLAY STUDIO 24, EDINBURGH ON S EPT 14 AND CATHOUSE, GLASGOW ON S EPT 15.

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ood day, and welcome to The Skinny’s special place for all things metal throughout Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This September sees Scouse Goth-types Anathema take to The Cathouse on Tuesday the 12th. The 90s doom demons are more apt to flash a serene, ambient sound these days and, hot on the back of a tour supporting HIM, expect more Radiohead or Pink Floyd than Paradise Lost or My Dying Bride. Studio 24, Edinburgh’s spiritual home of all things heavy welcomes Breed 77 two days later on Thursday the 14th. Dishing out melodic metal, sans the heinous insincerity and plus spells of flamenco guitar, it’s bonus time Gibraltar-style for metalcore fans. Preening Canadian Emo-Punks Billy Talent have a quick-fire

ith The Fratellis and The View waltzing into the Top 20 in the last few weeks I started off thinking about the Scottish Music Scene. or lack thereof… Don’t get me wrong, there’s loads of great bands north of the border just now, but I don’t really see a ‘scene’ in the romantic, NME-sense of the word. You know, like a bunch of bands all hanging out with each other, playing the same music and wearing the same clothes. And then, as I started to worry that Scotland was being left out, I got to wondering if these scenes truly exist anywhere outside the fevered imaginations of a few London journalists. In the never-ending quest to identify some sort of youth movement

Finally The Misfits (still shy one Glenn Danzig) hit the Edinburgh Liquid Room on Sunday 24th looking to teach the young and old once again what B-movie inspired horror-punk is all about. Enjoy, kids.

- our generation’s ‘Punk’ - writers and magazines will try to string together a bunch of disparate bands to create a scene, thus making it easier to find stuff to write about for the next 12 months. I’m not saying little musical cliques and communities don’t exist all over the UK, but sadly they’re rarely the hotbed of undiscovered talent and bacchanalian excess that people would have you believe. I’ve been there, and although these little groups of like-minded friends mean the world to the people who are a part of them, they’re rarely worthy of the world’s attention outside of the one band who breaks out from its surrounds. Franz didn’t open the floodgates for a flurry of boys with tight trousers, spiky guitars and Glasgow accents to take on the mainstream. And even the most methodical of major labels has unearthed little at the bottom of the Sheffield barrel to rival the Arctic Monkeys.

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return to Glasgow at ABC on Friday 15th and it’s redeye-shadow-ahoy for Atreyu along with their trusty Alaskan Roadrunner stable boys 36 Crazyfists on Saturday 16th at the Barrowlands: best brush up on those kung fu dance moves. If laden slabs of Norwegian Black Metal is what gets your head a-bangin’ then get down and check out Satyricon at The Cathouse on Tuesday 19th Sept as they tour in support of their sumptuously titled ‘Now, Diabolical’ album. Keeping it strictly Scandinavian, Soilwork create the noise of Gothenburg’s celebrated melodic metal scene for your delectation, again at the Catty on Friday 22nd.

Billy Talent

laxons are undoubtedly one of the most DO SCENES K exciting live bands in the UK right now, but do we have to pretend they’re part of something EXIST ANYWHERE bigger to make them even more exciting? ANYMORE?

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“I GUESS I’M JUST A FOLK SINGER, SITTING ON THE PORCH SINGING SONGS THAT HAVE BEEN PASSED AROUND FOR YEARS.”

For instance, New Rave; A couple of hundred kids in London have started wearing fluorescent t-shirts and dancing to bands that owe more to The Rapture and LCD Soundsystem than Altern-8 and TTF, and all of a sudden it’s supposed to be the third Summer of Love? Now Klaxons are undoubtedly one of the most exciting live bands in the UK right now, but do we have to pretend they’re part of something bigger to make them even more exciting? On that kind of level scenes are silly, and these days redundant. Right now musical tribalism is all but dead. The same person who’s out clubbing on Saturday is in HMV on Monday buying obscure indierock records, and even the most devoted rocker is just as likely to download the new Outkast as the new Slayer. If there’s a new attitude in music right now it’s that people just want to hear new, exciting music and lots of it, not wallow in the past or limit themselves to one genre.

X-RATED ALBUMS FOR MAY KASABIAN – EMPIRE (Out Now) On ‘Empire’ they have taken the space-age electro stomp sound from the first album and decided to inject it with ‘70s glam to startling effect. THE FRATELLIS – COSTELLO MUSIC (Sep 11th) Packed full of the sort of happy go lucky skiffle rock which has already made them famous via singles Henrietta and Chelsea Dagger. SCISSOR SISTERS – TA-DAH (Sep 18th) This album is so camp, it makes the Village People look like Pink Floyd; this is not a bad thing, but hey if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. THE RAPTURE – PIECES OF THE PEOPLE WE LOVE (Sep 18th) Although the album stretches from psychedelic to mellow, the underlying electro funk sound will have you tapping your feet throughout. MILBURN – WELL WELL WELL (Sep 25th) Milburn creep out from underneath the shadow of their Sheffield contemporaries with a debut that sparkles. Listen to Music Response with Fraser Thomson every night between 7pm-10pm to pick up copies of these albums and hear album tracks.

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“THINGS GET DIFFICULT, THEY CAN GET WEIRDER. IT’S ALL GOOD.”

ersey rockers Yo La Tengo release ‘I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass’ this month. It will be the tenth studio album from a band formed by husband and wife team Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley over twenty years ago. They’ve been a mainstay of the ‘underground’ scene, frequently drawing comparisons with the Velvet, ahem, Underground for their mixture of grimy urban rock and poppy melodies, but are they as subcultural as we’ve been led to believe, particularly when they’ve appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Simpsons? Bassist/multi-instrumentalist and long term-member James McNew laughingly explains to The Skinny; “Oh that, well, It was season ten, so I know a lot of Simpsons purists had abandoned the show by then, so it doesn’t count.” True to Yo La Tengo form, McNew is reticent to give away any details of the new album which is highly anticipated as recent Yo La Tengo outputs have shown increasing diversity of musical influences. “I don’t like to tell people what to expect. That’s no fun. It’s much more enjoyable not to prepare anyone for what’s coming ‘cos people who know us are aware our records change every time. We don’t really have a formula. Things get difficult, they can get weirder. It’s all good.” So is it difficult to fight the natural tendency to stagnate after so many years in each other’s company? “I think the opposite’s the case. After you play together for a long time, you get very comfortable doing so and with that comes a

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confidence. You feel like you can try anything, that maybe you wouldn’t have in the past.” Try anything eh? Does this include instrumental concept pieces about fish? “Oh, well that record (‘The Sounds of the Sounds of Science’) was actually sound track music we made to accompany these short films that were undersea documentaries (by Jean Painleve). Occasionally we’ll play that show live with the films. Different and very fun, but this new album is more of a ‘proper’ record.”

Bears, Snakes and

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ince 1995 Mark Linkous has produced records as Sparklehorse known almost as much for a tragic biography of drugs, depression and injury, this paints an even more intriguing backdrop to his particular strain of experimental alt-country. Although the upcoming album, ‘Dreamt For Light Years in the Belly of A Mountain’, is the fourth, Sparklehorse remains something of a mystery. The SKINNY got a rare chance to talk to Mark at home in his North Carolina studio…

McNew speaks enthusiastically with the genuine verve of someone who can’t quite believe his life has been so good. Working with the likes of Yoko Ono and the Sun Ra Arkestra, and supporting My Bloody Valentine on their last ever live tour in 1992 all adds up to an interesting career. “All sorts of excellent crazy shit has happened to our group, it’s hard to pick favourites. We’ve wound up working with people who I idolised when I was a kid. I’m still rather fond of those people, Ray Davies, David Byrne and it still feels very strange when Danny Ray Thompson, who’s been in the (aforementioned) Sun Ra Arkestra since the late 50s, rings you up to go clothes shopping with him. I mean, have you seen what those guys wear?” ‘I AM NOT AFRAID OF YOU AND I WILL BEAT YOUR ASS’ IS OUT THROUGH MATADOR ON SEPTEMBER 11. YO L A TENGO PLAY INDIAN SUMMER, VICTORIA PARK ON SEPTEMBER 3. WWW.YOLATENGO.COM

It’s been five years since the last Sparklehorse album, is this due to you being busy with other projects? “Well, I stopped working altogether for a while; I had really bad depression for about three years and just couldn’t do anything, so that’s the main reason.”

Do you begin with a concept for an album before you begin, or are they collections of your most recent songs? “For this album, I definitely had an idea; I knew I wanted to make more of a pop album. I had some songs that were written at the time of the previous album but they felt like anachronisms on that record, they didn’t fit with the tone at all.”

omets On Fire are a scary proposition for an interview. If you’ve heard their ballistic breakthrough album, 2004’s ‘Blue Cathedral’, you’ll understand. It’s not that Comets On Fire sound just like their name, it’s far more epic than that – they put the mental in monumental.

or beat, that we face inflicted by other humans - in which it is not a diginified natural thing but torture, regret, dark déjà vu, or defeat. There are also moments of great triumph on ‘Avatar’,” he says, in true prog-rock style, though in truth it’s still difficult to make out most of ‘Avatar’s lyrics. ‘Blue Cathedral’s were always a lost cause, screamed and engulfed in the muddy mix. For our further enlightenment he adds; “I think ‘Blue Cathedral’ is an album more about the acceptance of pain and sorrow as a natural thing, something that happens in the flow and rhythms of nature in the rivers, the rain and the devastating desert heat. All this is from the same life thing.” Such grandiose talk is understandable coming from the songwriter, though it’s doubtful if many Comets’ fans take their pleasure from their heroes’ thematic representations of pain, rather than just wallowing in the grand scale of the aural assualt. After a summer

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in which each group member has been busy with their own side-projects, ‘Avatar’ is out and the Comets are preparing to tour it worldwide. “We have always put pressure on ourselves to try to make ‘great’ albums, in the same way we have always tried to be a great live band,” Ethan continues. Up until now we’ve had to rely on foreign reports – and our imaginations – on whether Comets are a great live band. This month they’ll be able to prove it by finally playing in Scotland for the first time. “People generally respond well to Comets live, unless it’s just a crowd that is way too cool for school and want to behave like they don’t enjoy watching five dudes wail the shit out of themselves to try to give you a good show. I’m sorry we are only doing one show, but we will be back!” Don’t rely on that – the Comets are a must-see for all but the most sensitive of souls. COMETS ON FIRE PLAY MONO, GLASGOW ON OCTOBER 8. ‘AVATAR’ IS OUT NOW. WWW.COMETSONFIRE.COM

“I think a lot of people prefer sad songs because it makes them feel like they’re not so alone and maybe it can be a comfort, to say that being sad isn’t such a bad thing, that sometimes it’s okay to be sad…. But it’s not okay to sit in your house and do nothing for three years (more laughing).” I’ve heard people complain that you’re good at writing rock songs, such as Happy Man, but you choose not to… “(Chuckles again!) Well, it’s harder to write good rock songs; something that I wouldn’t be embarrassed about in five years time. Pop songs are hard enough without trying to write a ‘cool’ rock song.” It seems to be not only musical influences that play a part in Sparklehorse; there are a lot of literary references in your lyrics… “Yeah, definitely, I’d say I’m as influenced by literature and film as by other music, particularly the southern gothic writers like Cormac McCarthy and Frank Stafford. When I’m imagining music and how I’m going to make it, it’s as if I can see it, or I’ll think of songs as if they’re smells…” Nature and animals are a constant presence too… “Oh, yeah, well, where I live, I’m surrounded by animals, I was almost eaten by a bear once and there are a lot of rattlesnakes about, they try to attack my dog - I had to assassinate one the other day. It’s easier to be around animals than people, especially if I’m feeling really bad.”

Working with Dangermouse at first doesn’t seem the most obvious match, what was it that attracted you to his music? “It was actually my manager. When I was really bad he and other people would send me records to listen to, just to try to get me out of this hole. He sent me ‘The Grey Album’ and I just really loved it. So when I wanted to do an album of strong pop songs, he was really down with that.”

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“‘Avatar’ is about the pain we face in our minds, that we develop and hold onto,

You returned to your own Static King Studio for much of this album, having recorded ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ elsewhere, why go back? “Part of it was a product of having isolated myself; I became a complete recluse and lived like a hermit. Also, on ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, I worked in different studios because I wanted to learn other recording techniques and this was a chance to apply those.”

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‘Blue Cathedral’ was a great screeching mass of acid-soaked feedback, guitars screaming like a million shattered glasses, thundering riffs and machinegun drums. All that overdrive and echo and dirty feedback could tear the eardrums off a more sensitive soul, if it wasn’t so - lift your skinny fists - beautiful. Follow-up album ‘Avatar’, released last month, has a warmer, clearer sound and is more obviously song-based, rather than tripped-out and jambased – but it’s still as sonically intense as ever. And, as singer Ethan Miller carefully explains to The Skinny, it’s not just all about the thrill of the noise.

You’re very candid about your experiences with depression… “Well, it’s easier than making up a bunch of stories (laughs) and besides, I don’t like lying to people.”

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Is that mainly the sort of music you’re listening to now? “Yeah, it is really, I like a lot of electronic stuff and some hip hop too, but the sparser the better; Kool Keith and the Dr Octagon stuff and I like Boards of Canada a lot.”

What are your plans for the future? Are you still ambitious with Sparklehorse? “Yeah, I am still ambitious with Sparklehorse, I’m thinking of a covers album, probably seventies stuff like Blue Oyster Cult and Todd Rundgren. We’re planning another project for December too, probably called Dangerhorse but it got bad for a while there, really bad financially, so for now I’m just thrilled to be able to get a record out and pay my rent again.”

I wanted to ask you about that line from Hi Fidelity, “which came first, the music or the misery?” Do you think that sad songs make people sad or do sad people listen to sad music?

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What with Death From Above 1979 having announced their dissolution, people everywhere are looking frantically for new music to have sex to. Enter the Presets. Fusing dirty, bassheavy electro with sleazy rock ‘n’ roll vibes, The Presets are the soundtrack to a thousand unwanted pregnancies. Whispered, sultry vocals dance in one ear and out the other, and before you know it you’ll be throwing shapes like Travolta. Cabaret Voltaire, September 7.

Skinny favourites Mogwai tear up the rock rulebook with a set at the Barrowlands on September 23. Their star is in the ascendancy after the recent release of ‘Mr Beast’ and the fantastic ‘Travel is Dangerous’ EP. Known for their squalls of tormented feedback, the ‘Gwai will surprise first time punters with their delicate guitar melodies and substantial emotional punch. A national treasure.

Edinburgh locals Aberfeldy will bring some feelgood sounds to their home town with a gig at the Liquid Room on Sep 18. Charming, melodic and damn-near irresistible, only the most sourfaced Cradle of Filth fan could fail to be melted by their lush instrumentation and infectious boy/girl harmonies. Heart-warming stuff.

Prodigiously talented whippersnapper Patrick Wolf sees in October with a gig at G2 on Oct 3. He spins modern folk music effortlessly using violin, guitar, ukulele and just about anything else that comes to hand. His voice is his biggest asset however, bringing his outsider’s tales of romance and adventure vividly to life. Wolf will be showcasing songs from his much anticipated new album ‘The Magic Position’ – this is guaranteed to be a special gig, so book early.

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LAMBCHOP,

THE LIQUID ROOM, AUGUST 5

La m bcho p at T he L i q u i d Roo m s may prove to be the best gig of The Fringe ‘06. To come up with words to describe the sounds generated by the recently swelled ranks of this venerated Nashville institution would be futile. They ticked all the boxes, pressed all the buttons, and sounded a bit like somebody hammering a nail on the head. Each note was deliberate and each sound calculated, not a chord squandered or disheveled. But then, that was what we expected. The electricity of the atmosphere, fervour of Kurt Wagner’s vocals, and excellent choice of setlist ensured that nobody went home disappointed. To label this as ‘altcountry’ would be an act of malpractice. The set contained more soul than a roomful of Marvins, and was as blue as a naval tattoo. Not that it was all grey and gloomy. Wagner’s delivery was immaculate. The exemplary sound system conveyed the emotion that he was at times spitting out from the back of his throat effortlessly, and when the music is of such a calibre, it’s difficult to feel anything but bliss. The only qualm with this performance was the timing. Placed in the first few days of the Festival leaves the ensuing musicians with one hell of an act to follow. WWW.LAMBCHOP.NET

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Meadowbank Stadium at 17.30 bore more resemblance to a day out in Butlins than a rock concert. Full families, middle aged men and underage creatures all united by the universal slipper of rock; the Converse. So many minors present may be indicative of the unbounded appeal of Muse. It could also be the Pied Piper factor that is My Chemical Romance. Sporadic misplaced expletives and El Diablo hand signs galore flanked each angst filled number as the kids get a well needed day in the sun. As the sun fades in the sky, the stage is set for Muse to take their own brand of nihilistic paranoia to Edinburgh. In an act perhaps aimed at dispelling some confusion as to how they would tackle it (and the rest of the Black Holes album) live, Muse open with proggy extravaganza Knights of Cydonia. A crunching guitar riff soon allays any doubts, whilst also emphatically proving that Muse’s patented wall of guitar sound can live in harmony with their recently befriended machines. The sheer frustration that inks Matt Bellamy’s pen is taken to a whole new level in the live arena as he minces about the stage, donning a face that’s worth a thousand “fuck offs”. You know who you are. Fitting a blast of Status Quo in between a colossal concoction of old and new may not have gone unnoticed, but given the quality of performance on show tonight, it will surely be forgiven. [Finbarr Bermingham]

T on the Fringe EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by Dave Kerr

“WE’RE CREATIVE, WE’RE CONSCIOUS, AND WE PERSEVERE.”

here’s been a puzzling misconception at play in the popular press lately… something about Jurassic 5 no longer existing as we know them. Ignorance assumes there’s a new member in the fold (Soup, in actual fact is just another alias for Zaakir) and that Cut Chemist left the group in acrimonious circumstances when, in fact, he’s merely gone on sabbatical to create ‘The Audience’s Listening’. So who wants the truth? The reality is that it’s business as usual for J5, “We’re about to tear the stage down…” Marc 7 tells The Skinny, speaking to us from Seattle on the first night of their first tour without the presence of one of their key beat technicians. But before they do, Marc clears things up on interpersonal relationships within the group, “Since we’ve been the Unity Committee which was just me, Charlie and Cut Chemist, he’s always wanted to do his own record, our advice was to seize the opportunity. I told him, ‘don’t trip, I’ll see you on the next record or whenever’. We’ve been friends since high school so it goes way beyond the music, he’s Jurassic 5 like us, he’s in the brotherhood.”

so we made the call, went out to Seattle and we vibed.” Despite the initial appearance of their comeback marking a swift leaning toward the laidback stylings of neo-folk gurus DMB, ‘Feedback’ retains a distinctive stamp as well as boasting a refreshed eclecticism which recalls the chunky electronic beats of Stetsasonic and the squelching grooves of Tha Alkaholiks; more than enough to maintain the worldwide standard of J5 shirts being worn like an incorruptible S stretched across the chest. Having prominence

originally risen to from the

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underground backpacker scene which featured Company Flow and Mos Def’s Black Star, Marc now cites The Roots and Common (“real family based units, we’ve got a lot of respect for them”) among their contemporaries as well as old favourites like Boogie Down Productions, Eric B & Rakim and current Stateside touring buddies X-Clan as their inspiration. True, there’s a solid base of credibility that future history books will surely suggest is synonymous with J5, but to what do they attribute their ability to evolve as well as a tantamount requirement to ‘keep it real?’

Boasting a front-line of two trombones, two trumpets and a saxophone, the Young Blood Brass Band take New Orleans jazz and give it a supple hip-hop funk. They bounce along on a lively, percussive groove, interspersing instrumental work- outs with passionate raps, as tight and precise as samples before flowing into fiery improvised solos. The crowd are driven into a dancing frenzy from the first beats. Showcasing numbers from their new album and throwing in a cover from pioneers the Rebirth Brass Band, the Young Bloods are a wild party band, combining consummate musicianship with joyous abandon. They slow the pace for a few ballads, allowing the saxophonist to reveal a subtle delicacy, but their set is a powerhouse of thumping beats and a melodic wall of sound. When their rapper tears in, wound up and coruscating, they raise the temperature to boiling point.

Cut Chemist’s departure has brought about the formation of new recording partnerships for the four MCs and one DJ, as Marc accounts, “The process for this record was that we really wanted “Communication, definitely,” Marc offers, “being honest with each other and never losing that vibe, the vibe is still there and that’s what keeps us going. Once the vibe is gone, Jurassic 5 will be gone.”

THE VIBE IS STILL THERE AND THAT’S WHAT KEEPS US GOING

So, before the inevitable knee jerk scream of ‘Sellouts!’ and the inquisition over whether ‘Feedback’ really ‘could be J5’s stab at commercial success’, the answer is ‘not really’. As the robotic Barry White-a-like murmur

to go outside of what J5 fans would be comfortable with and anticipate us to do, as with every record. We got a chance to work with different producers which was something we wanted to do, given that we’d worked with Cut Chemist and Nu-Mark our whole careers and that was it. So we had a chance to go in the studio with Scott Storch [hit producer and keyboardist for The Roots and G.Love] and Salaam Remi who produced Nas and The Fugees.”

question (take note Mr White), and J5 has a mantra to beat them all, “We’re creative, we’re conscious, and we persevere.” Perseverance has undoubtedly been key throughout the Jurassic 5 story so far. Following the notorious bus crash in 2000 that left the whole group injured (not least Chali 2na, who

BY THE TIME WE GET TO SCOTLAND, OUR SHOW WILL BE ROCK SOLID. on the intro to new track Radio insists; ‘Many many moons ago, Jurassic 5 began their quest to put real hip hop on the radio’. An underground group with such mass cross-appeal were always destined to populate the airwaves, hence their success at the resurrection of Lollapolooza, the Vans Warped tour and their appearance on the Vote For Change campaign, “You’re sharing a stage with Bruce Springsteen, Babyface, Eddie Vedder…” Marc relates, “…I’m sitting around looking, like, ‘these people are fucking multiplatinum huge stars and we’re barely gold’. When you look at it from that aspect, especially being the only rap group there, I said to myself, ‘Yo, we must be doing something right’.”

Four albums deep into their career, it may seem dangerous to mess with the formula beset by the scratch production partnership of Cut Chemist and Nu-Mark, but this potential doesn’t concern Marc 7; “I think that’s the problem that our fans may have, because they probably expect a certain type of record and, you know, once you start expecting stuff you set yourself up for disappointment,” he declares, before continuing, “I don’t want to get pigeonholed by my fans into what I should be creating and what I shouldn’t, because when that happens, I’m going to lose, I’m not going to be a real artist. Some of our fans, they hate it, but at the same time I’ve got to do it. You know what I’m saying?”

Of course, the appearance of their own platinum album above the mantelpiece wouldn’t go amiss either. Marc won’t lie, “For our whole career, we’ve been keeping our heads above water, we’re not rich men. We’ve never had a quest to be millionaires in this, that’s never been our goal, it’s more about the fulfilment of a good, solid record. But if it so happens that one of these records we slap up on the wall sticks, it happens, and it just is what it’s gonna be.” Rolling over for a Coca Cola commercial seems out of the

Indeed, on the surface it seems as though it’s all change onboard the SS J5 on recent album, ‘Feedback,’ with an unlikely appearance from one of the West Coast’s favourite exponents of MOR radio friendlies on flagship single Work It Out. Marc explains, “Nu-Mark brought the beat and we said ‘Yo, who do we hear on that?’ and thought ‘I can here Dave on that, Dave Matthews’

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fractured his skull), amazingly, the band has too many fond memories of touring to be left jaded by the experience. Marc recounts one particular stop in Indiana; “It was hot as all hell on the bus and the air conditioning was broken. We were in front of a venue and it started raining hard, so Nu-Mark grabs a bar of soap, goes outside and takes off his shirt and pants. So he’s just standing there with boxer shorts on and he starts taking a shower in front of the bus. It was raining so heavily that he lathered up! We couldn’t find a camera to capture it… it’s just one of those moments that’s lost in time.” Off the record, Marc tells The Skinny who they’ve collared to provide support when they hit the Glasgow Academy in early October (seek out recent HipHop documentary ‘Rock The Bells’ for clues), and he forewarns, “As usual we’ve got some tricks up our sleeve, all I can say is the production on this tour is probably our best ever. By the time we get to Scotland, our show will be rock solid.” JURASSIC 5 PLAY GLASGOW CARLING ACADEMY ON OCTOBER 6, TICKETS ARE £17.50. ‘FEEDBACK’ IS OUT NOW ON INTERSCOPE. WWW.JURASSIC5.COM

Despite the skill of the musicians, their sensitivity to each other’s playing ensures t h a t t h ey n eve r d i s a p p e a r i nto s e l findulgence, swapping solos and switching lead instruments with precision. This timeless ensemble sound has a contemporar y, aggressive edge: loud, vibrant and melodic, they prove that hip-hop can be more than a DJ and two decks, and that jazz can be modern and angry. [Gareth K Vile]

THE DEAD 60S,

THE LIQUID ROOM, AUGUST 23

The clocks went back tonight in the Liquid Room, but for a limited time only, as we regressed back to an era dominated by Thatcherism and JR Ewing. And if there was a sitcom based around a Scottish ska band, it would star The Amphetameanies. The larger than life dad, flirtatious MILF and “bonkers” first born were all present and correct, all in equally stereotypical proportions. Not so convincing, though, is their music. Over reliant on their zany stage presence, whilst forgetting that Madness also had brilliant tunes to boot, this one would go the way of Eldorado. Stealing the show, then, was never the issue, but The Dead 60s did it anyway. The band has not enjoyed as meteoric a rise as stablemates The Zutons and The Coral (not that fortune has eluded them). Ironic then that “meteoric” is the perfect word to describe this performance (appropriately ushered in by an inconsolable siren). As relentless as it was fleeting, this was a rally through the guts of their debut LP. Singles Loaded Gun, Ghost Faced Killer and the exceptional Riot Radio were always going to be crowd pleasers, but new song, Stand Up, threatened to upstage their back catalogue. After incessant touring, The Dead 60s have become a polished live act. They were all singing from the same hymn sheet, even if all the songs were written with the same pen. Sure, they sound a bit like The Clash without the political conviction, but they breeze through the Liquid Room like a breath of fresh air. [Finbarr Bermingham] WWW.THEDEAD60 S.COM

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originally risen to from the

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by Wilbur Kane

Bears, Snakes and

Sparklehorse

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“‘Avatar’ is about the pain we face in our minds, that we develop and hold onto,

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You’re very candid about your experiences with depression… “Well, it’s easier than making up a bunch of stories (laughs) and besides, I don’t like lying to people.”

Yo La Tengo

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I wanted to ask you about that line from Hi Fidelity, “which came first, the music or the misery?” Do you think that sad songs make people sad or do sad people listen to sad music?

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Anyway, imagine my surprise one morning to find a letter from Jason from Shawlands (which is where I live).

Eventually I established that a female colleague of mine, who would rather remain anonymous (Denise) had been enjoying this flight of fancy at my expense.

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Taking the mic...

Editorial

eaders, I am no longer young. I am now quite old but not quite unhappy. Ah.

ALSO ONLINE… Reviews – Stone and Stone Passion, the musical Jen Brister Rob Heeney

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MAYBE YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THOSE ONE STAR FRINGE SHOWS

September March 06

at the Sufi Festival

by Yasmin Ali and Julie Paterson

RED RAW @ THE STAND MONDAYS, EDINBURGH £1 CONC TUESDAYS, GLASGOW, £2 CONC MONKEY BUSINESS @ JONGLEURS EDINBURGH, THURSDAYS £3 WWW.JONGLEURS.COM WWW.THESTAND.CO.UK WWW.THECOMEDYNETWORK.CO.UK

THE FURORE SURROUNDING HER CONTINUES TO ATTRACT ATTENTION. by Gareth K Vile

shaken her. “I have made them funny, but at the same time they are death threats. I am ashamed of them. I wish they were from angry Catholics. I don’t get threats from white people.”

Seafood: Still Defying Fashion “WE’VE BEEN PRETTY MUCH IGNORED BY THE STYLE MAKERS...”

by Caroline Hurley

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by Nick Mitchell

“EMPIRE IS THE RECORD LED ZEPPELIN WOULD’VE MADE IF THEY WERE STILL AROUND TODAY” - TOM MEIGHAN

Shazia Mirza

Kasabian: Strike Back with Empire

SOUNDS

THEATRE COMEDY

‘PAPER CROWN KING’ IS OUT ON SEPT 4. SEAFOOD PLAY THE BARFLY, GLASGOW ON SEPT 28. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SEAFOODTHEBAND

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ALBUM REVIEWS

FEATURED ALBUM HELMET

LET ME INTRODUCE MY FRIENDS

BUST THE TRUNK - THE SINGLES (SL)

MONOCHROME (Warcon)

ate Second Hand

‘MONOCHROME’ IS OUT ON SEPTEMBER 5 ‘BUST THE TRUNK - THE SINGLES’ IS OUT ON SEP 18. WWW.DAWNOFTHEREPLICANTS.COMV

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT BEN KWELLER ALL IS VIOLENT, ALL IS BRIGHT (Rocket Girl)

POST-WAR (4AD)

MASTODON

NUALA

‘BLOOD MOUNTAIN’ (Warner Bros.)

September 06

M WARD

PAJO

1968 (Drag City)

BEN KWELLER (Columbia)

‘ALL IS VIOLENT, ALL IS BRIGHT’ IS OUT ON SEP 18. WWW.GODISANASTRONAUT.COM

(Interpop)

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I’M FROM BARCELONA

DAWN OF THE REPLICANTS

Lost Girls

DAVID LEAVITT

‘LOST GIRLS’ IS PUBLISHED BY TOP SHELF. OUT NOW. COVER PRICE £49.99 READERS ARE WARNED THAT THE BOOK CONTAINS SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL.

THE LAST MAN WHO KNEW EVERYTHING ANDREW ROBINSON

THE SKINNY

CREATIVE WRITING by Joanne Roberts

By a wooden garden table and chairs, there sits a mad aunt Clip-shears freely wander the chairs Drops of vodka make a warm journey from the glass To the gullets of greedy guests

Pausing only to write bad poetry on a white wall in her own blood

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It is 1913, that edgy, fragile year before the First World War. Havelock Ellis publishes ‘Love and Pain’ in Paris, Nijinsky

MAD AUNT’S TEA PARTY

BORROWS TOO HEAVILY FROM OTHER WORKS TO EVER REALLY BECOME THE UNIQUE AND ACCESSIBLE BIOGRAPHY IT AIMS TO BE

‘THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH’ IS PUBLISHED BY WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON. OUT NOW. COVER PRICE £16.99.

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by Jaki Hawker

A steady dash to the toilet, provides a dirty laugh And a drunken guest is sick, in a bath, amidst Bottles of cheap cider, watery beer and sodden napkins A scene is beginning on the lawn

SHINE (Caitlin)

THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

BOOKS

SOUNDS

WANTS YOUR CREATIVITY. SUBMIT ORIGINAL FICTION & POETRY TO US! SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO

JULIAN@SKINNYMAG.CO.UK

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BOOKS First Rate Second Hand

EDITORIAL

THE SKINNY’S GUIDE TO USED BOOK SHOPS IN EDINBURGH

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by Dave Kerr

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE ALL YE FRIZZY HAIRED ROSEY CHEEKED FRESHERS...

Shredding Fretboards at Fast

EDINBURGH LIVE T ON THE FRINGE: REGINA SPEKTOR,

T ON THE FRINGE: MONEY MARK

NOTHING SHORT OF ASTOUNDING WHEN WITNESSED IN THE FLESH

ALL THAT WAS MISSING WERE THE PARTY BAGS.

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THE LIQUID ROOM, AUGUST 22

NOW THAT THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK HAVE BEEN AND GONE AGAIN, WE LOOK AT THEIR SHOW FROM A TRANSGENDER PERSPECTIVE.

NEW FOUND SOUND:

by Ioana Poprowka

are announced as a group of “all male Thai nationals” there is very little else in the show to suggest that you are watching anything other than a cabaret. So what’s the problem?

photo: Joel Barhamand

LGBT VENUE GUIDE

SUBWAY COWGATE, AUG 13

THE LIQUID ROOM, AUGUST 21

THE LIQUID ROOM, AUGUST 25

WWW.MONEYMARK.COM,

Insert Clichéd ‘Dude Looks Like A Lady’ Headline Here

T ON THE FRINGE: MATISYAHU,

LGBT

EDINBURGH SOUNDS Edinburgh Under Surveillance

Edinburgh

Glasgow

See also: Cube, 34-44 Queen Street Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street Moda, 58 Virginia Street Warhol, 214 Bath Street

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LGBT Editorial

Nine

3. Glasgow Caledonian University LGBT Society Visit their stall at the Society Fair on Sept 26. WWW.CALEDONIANLGBT.CO.UK

F U N H OM E

I S OUT ON PAPE R BACK FROM

JONATHAN CAPE. WWW.DYKESTOWATCHOUTFOR.COM PUBLISHED BY

S E P T 14,

Coming Out at Uni

NO MORE BEANS IN ABERDEEN I

by Jo Fargas

FOR MANY, GOING TO UNIVERSITY AFFORDS A CHANCE TO FIGURE OUT THEIR SEXUALITY AND COME OUT OF THE CLOSET.

“I WAS STILL COMING TO TERMS WITH MY SEXUALITY AND EVERYONE ELSE WAS GOING OUT PARTYING.”

Who indeed. And as the rest of us attempt to compose a musical masterpiece through the prolific power of Tetley’s, it’s good to know the only thing The Needles are brewing is one hell of a storm.

Nina Simone Wynton Marsalis The Polyphonic Spree Jamie Cullum Jools Holland James Blunt Coldplay Dylan Moran Tindersticks Dr John Texas Pulp

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The Needles:

Courtney Pine Claire Martin Karlheinz Stockhausen Marianne Faithfull Philip Glass Gil Scott Heron by Billy Hamilton “A STRUGGLE CAN BE A GOOD THING FOR A MUSICIAN …” Sigur Ros

Tomasz Stanko Quartet Suzanne Vega The Zutons Turin Brakes Nick Cave Low Lemon Jelly Stereolab David Byrne Lindsay Quartet The Delgados

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it live!

‘IN SEARCH OF THE NEEDLES’ IS RELEASED THROUGH

DANGEROUS ON SEPT 4.

T ON THE FRINGE: DANDY WARHOLS, THE LIQUID ROOM, AUGUST 16

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QMU, GLASGOW, AUGUST 8

Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, Various artists, Featuring objects of local, national & international significance, Daily, Free, Tue-Sat, 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

ADD A YOOF EDGE TO THE GERIATRIC PARPING

by Jasper Hamill

CCA,

Compass Gallery,

178 West Regent Street, Exhibition tbc, Various artists, Open all year, Free, Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm

Collins Gallery, The Others

photo: Jane Fenton

or, of course, The Flying Matchstick Men with Rod, Jane and Freddy. Fingers crossed.

Happily, this year is the anniversary of the Arches. Fifteen years on, the Arches is still one of the few true free spaces in Scotland, just as at home playing host to cutting edge

TRAMPS WITH AMPS

DANANANANAKROYD AND ERRORS

THE SOUNDHAUS, AUGUST 25

WHITE HEAT, ART SCHOOL, GLASGOW, AUGUST 16

Amber Room, 75/79 Cumberland Street

The Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road, Scott

Donohue - People Love Machines, a satirical response to modern society’s obsession with machines, Until Sept 4, Free, Mon-Fri 11am-late, Sat 12.30pm-late

Camera Obscura, Castlehill, Royal Mile,

Where Seeing is Not Believing, Endless hands-on fun’, Until Sept 3, £6.95 (£5.50) (£4.50 C), 9.30am - 7.30 pm (last show 6.30pm)

City Art Centre, 2 Market Street

Collective Gallery, 22-28 Cockburn St,

Matt Stokes, Winner of this year’s Beck’s Futures (see review in this issue), Until Sept 16, Free, TueSat 12pm-5pm

Concrete Wardrobe, 317 - 319 Cowgate, Concrete Wardrobe, Eclectic mix of design work, Until Sept 2, Free, 12pm - 6pm

Corn Exchange Gallery, Constitution St, Leith, Lauren Kirkman, A large-scale installation of an Edinburgh road (see review in this issue), Until Sept 28, Free, Wed-Sat 11am4.30pm

Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune

Terrace, Some Paintings of Life, By Leif Sylvester, Until Sept 2, Free, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road

Eduardo Paolozzi: Prints & Drawings, Until Oct 1, Free, Daily 10am-5pm Van Gogh & Britain, The first Van Gogh

photo: Stephen Robinson

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The Adam Pottery, 76 Henderson Row,

work , Until Sept 2, Free, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

PETER, BJORN AND JOHN

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Gallery Cossachock,

Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art,

Glasgow School of Art,

Harbour Gallery,

567 Dumbarton Road, Petrotyranny, New montage work from Euan Sutherland which responds to the corporate crimes & abuses of large multinational companies, Until Sept 16, Free, Tue - Sat, 12pm - 4pm

House for an Art Lover,

Bellahouston Park, Dumbreck Road, Various Artists, A new show different each month featuring a selection of contemporary Scottish artwork, Opening times vary, Free, Sat, Sun 10am-1pm

Hunterian,

Kelvingrove Art Gallery,

Argyle

Street Style at the Galleries, Iconic paintings of subjects such as Billy Connolly & Alex Kapranos will go under the hammer plus exciting bands & catwalk show, 16/9/06, £38, 8pm

The Lighthouse,

Lillie Art Gallery,

Station Road Milngavie, Contemporary Textiles, Work from the Embroiderers Guild, Until Sept 27, Free, TueSat 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

EDINBURGH ARTS The Adam Pottery, Selling exhibition, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 5.30pm

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22 Richmond Street, Lapland Glasgow Macintosh Festival, An unusual & contemporary interpretation of Macintosh’s legacy, Until Sept 23, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

Analogue, 102 West Bow, Will Barras, New

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Data panik

The Burrell Collection,

Castlemill Park,

GLASGOW LIVE DATA PANIK

GLASGOW ARTS

The Auld Kirk Museum,

exhibition in Scotland for over 50 years, Until Sept 24, £6 (£4), Daily 10am-5pm Stone. Ten Bindings, Book bindings by Faith Shannon, Until Oct 8, Free, Daily 10am-5pm

Ingleby Gallery, 6 Carlton Terrace,

Designshop UK, 116 Causewayside, &

Institut Francais D’Ecosse, 13

We Too Want to Change the World, Sensually minimalistic design by Karim Rashid, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 6pm, Sun 12am - 4pm

Doggerfisher, 11 Gayfield Square , Moyna Flannigan, Solo Show, Until Sept 30, Free, Wed-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

Edinburgh Printmakers 23 Union Street

Edinburgh Photographic Society, 68 Great King St, International Photography, More than 200 prints, Until Sept 3, £3 (£2), 10am - 8pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm

The Embassy Gallery, 76 East

Crosscauseway Beyond the Ha Ha , Group Show, Until Sept 3, Free, Thurs - Sun 12pm - 6pm Annual Members Show, Various artists, Sept 15 until tbc, Free, Thurs - Sun 12pm - 6pm

EmergeD, Scottish Book Trust, 55 High St,

Scott Laverie, New collaborative installation, Until Sep 3, Free, tbc

The Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market

Galerie Mirages, 46a Raeburn Place

Jewellery of the World, Jewellery from all over shop,Until Sept 2,Free,10am - 6pm, Sun12pm- 5pm Treasure Chests, Pirates take note, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 6pm, Sun 12pm - 5pm

Heart Gallery, 6 Waterloo Place, Sex

Machines, Duchamp, Picabia & the Large Glass, Until Sept 2, Free, Sun - Sat 12pm - 6pma

I2, 34 Abercromby Place, David Hockney, Two

decades of printmaking, Until Sept 23, Free, MonFri 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

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National Gallery of Scotland, The

Mound, Far Horizons - Artist Travellers 1750 1850, Focusing on British artists travelling before the age of mass tourism, 1/12/10, Free, Daily 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-7pm

National Library of Scotland,

George IV Bridge, Audubon’s Adevntures in Edinburgh, How Scotland shaped the work of the great wildlife artist, Until Oct 15, Free, 10am - 5pm (8pm during festival), Sun 2pm - 5pm

National Museums of Scotland,

Chambers St, Reflections, A decade of North lands creative glass, Until January 2007, Free, Daily 10am - 5pm

Nomad’s Tent, 21 St Leonard’s Lane, The

Story of Khmer Sculpture, Cambodian sculpture showcase, Until Sept 2, Free, 10am - 5pm, Sun 12am - 4pm

Open Eye Gallery, 34 Abercromby Place,

Rembrandt - The Etchings, Celebrating the 400th anniversary of his birth, Until Sept 5, Free, Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

The Queens Gallery, Palace of Holyrood House, Canaletto in Venice, Paintings & Drawings, Until January 7 2007, £5(£4), Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm

The Red Door Gallery, 42 Victoria St,

Various arts & crafts, Art to buy at a reasonable price, open all year, Free, Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Royal Botanical Garden, Inverleith

House, Robert Ryman, Modernist works by the American painter, Until Oct 1, Free, Daily 10am5.30pm

Royal Museum of Scotland,

Chambers St, Beyond the Palace Walls, A Cornucopia of Islamic Art (see feature this issue), Until Nov 5, £6(£5), Daily 10am - 5pm

Milngavie, Archetypes, Mhairi Corr’s pulped paper sculptures, Until Sept 27, Free, Tue-Sat 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

Project Ability (CDA gallery),

ARTS

GLASGOW SOUNDS The Glasgow School

18 Albion Street, New Work by Garvald & KCAT Artists, Works in many mediums, Until Sept 22, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

Project Ability (Trongate Studios), 18 Albion Street, Future Relics,

An exhibition of two & three dimensional work by Trongate Studios artist Martin McCann, Until Sept 1, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

Sorcha Dallas,

5 St Margaret’s Place, Alex Pollard, New solo show (see review in art section), Until Sept 2, Free, Tue - Sat 11am-5pm

St Mungo Museum,

2 Castle Street, Voodoo, Photography by Les Stone - exploring the practice of Voodoo on the Caribbean island of Haiti, Until January 2007, Free, MonThu, Sat 10am-5pm, Fri, Sun 11am-5pm

The Modern Institute,

73 Robertson St Manfred Pernice, New Solo Show, Until Sept 16, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm Jeremy Deller, New Solo Show, Sept 23 - Oct 28, Free, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

Tramway ,

Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound,

Scotlandart.com, 2 St Stephen Place,

Best of Scottish Contemporary Art, Art for Sale!, Until Sept 2, Free, 10.30am - 5.30pm, Sun 12am - 5pm

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, Robert

Mapplethorpe, The first Scottish retrospective of the artist, Until Nov 5, £6 (£4), Daily 10am-5pm

Stills, 23 Cockburn St, Tracey Moffat, Carefully orchestrated retro imagery, Until Oct 29, Free, Daily 11am-6pm

Stenton Gallery, 120 george St, Scottish Art Today, Group Show, Until Sept 3, Free, 10am - 6pm

Talbot Rice, University of Edinburgh,

Southbridge, Girlpower/Boyhood, Realistic fantasy painting, Until Sept 30, Free, Tue-Sat 10am5pm

The Village, 16 South Fort St, Global Village, Exploring contemporary existence, Until Sept 2, Free, 12am - 11pm

Thomson’s Bar, 182 Morrison St,

Architectural Designs of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, Scotland’s second favourite architect, Until Sept 2, Free, 12am - 11pm

Total Kunst at Forest, 3 Bristo Place,

Alistair Wyllie - Twenty-three Years of Influence, The joy of being a boy who’s into cool stuff in the 21st century, Septmeber 3 to Sept 27, Free, Daily 11am-11pm

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MATT STOKES – PILLS TO PURGE MELANCHOLY

ALEX POLLARD TORCH SCULPTURES SURPRISES COME AT EVERY TURN IN POLLARD’S WORK AND THIS IS A REMARKABLE SHOW

MARCEL DZAMA TREE WITH ROOTS

The Royal We

by Jasper Hamill

SOUNDS

ARTS

THE QUICK HIT OF THE SHOW IS PROVIDED BY THE SCULPTURES, GREAT BEAR-BEASTS THAT RESEMBLE THE IMAGES USED BY RADIOHEAD

Long After Tonight by Matt Stokes (film still)

LAUREN KIRKMAN SURFACE

ANDREW MACKENZIE – DELICATE GROUND

ELEVATING THE MUNDANE TO THE REALM OF HIGH ART USING THE SPAREST MEANS POSSIBLE

MACKENZIE REVELS IN THE SEDUCTIVE, SNAKING PATTERNS WHICH HIS TREES CREATE

THE CORN EXCHANGE GALLERY, EDINBURGH UNTIL SEPTEMBER 28. FREE.

AMBER ROOME, EDINBURGH UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7. FREE.

Cobbles 2006 by Lauren Kirkman

Transmission 1 by Andrew Mackenzie

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Untitled 2005 by Marcel Dzama

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ARTIST

TITLE

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ONLINE

DATE

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EYRES IS INTERESTED IN BOTH THE LIMINALITY OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS, STUCK BETWEEN THE CONTRASTING ARCHETYPES OF VIRGINAL YOUTH AND THE SEXUAL COMING OF AGE

LABEL

SINGLE REVIEWS

ARTS

by Xavier Toby

R Simpson - Limousine Bull

“I DON’T THINK THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO SOUNDS LIKE US.”

Erica Eyres, I Love You But I Hate You

ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY

SCOTTISH COLLECTIVE Limousine Bull (Aberdeen)

16 Sep

- 1 Oct

GENERATORprojects (Dundee)

7 Oct - 22 Oct

Market (Glasgow)

28 Oct - 12 Nov

Young Athenians

7 Oct - 12 Nov

www.royalscottishacademy.org Royal Scottish Academy Building The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2 EL Admission Free Open Mon 1 0 - 5 Sunday 1 2 - 5 Telephone 0 1 3 1 2 2 5 6 6 7 1

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Ashley - Ballpoint pen on paper

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OU MAY NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE AGAIN

by Jon Seller

Beyond the Palace Walls

“WE KNEW A FEW GUYS FROM OTHER BANDS BUT THEY WERE JUST MATES, THERE WAS NO DISCERNIBLE DIFFERENCE TO ANYTHING BEFORE OR AFTER... MAYBE WE JUST WEREN’T INVITED!”

B by Jay Shukla

FOR MANY PEOPLE THIS EXHIBITION WILL SERVE NOT MERELY AS A DISTRACTION, BUT AS A RIGOROUS CULTURAL EDUCATION

The Walkmen: Ready to Par-tay

SOUNDS

The Walkmen: Taking The Hundred Mile Stroll

FACE OF CRAFT AN UNUSUAL AND FLAWED EXHIBITION

Photo: Shannon Tofts

THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, EDINBURGH UNTIL OCTOBER 8. FREE.

Portrait of Fath Ali Sha by Mir Ali, 1810 AD / Decorative Plate

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Editorial

“H

Why Hip Hop doesn’t suck in ‘06 ello, hello?”

4. V/A - ‘Stones Throw - Ten Years’ (Stones Throw)

September 06

by Dave Kerr

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“OH YOU WENT THERE, YOU WENT AND ASKED THE QUESTION THAT I’VE ALMOST BECOME A DICKHEAD ABOUT ANSWERING...”

THEATRE

BEATS

Photo call: Clockwise from Top Left New Young Pony Club by Matt McLeod Michael Franti by Alain Irureta The Subways by Alain Irureta Xavier Rudd by Alain Irureta Maximo Park by Rory Cooper

DJ Shadow

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THEATRE Students - Find the stage!

Arches Club Previews KITSUNE VS ED BANGER MIND THE GAP SEPT 23

EDINBURGH

GLASGOW by Simone Gray

by Laura Battle

Jimmy Chisholm plays Shylock

photo: Euan Miles

The History Boys

theatre spectrum on offer in Glasgow, hosting a classical menu of silver spoon quality, including a wide variety of orchestral events alongside world music and popular entertainment.

BEATS

WHILE THE HEADY EXCESSES OF THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL MAY HAVE FADED, THERE IS STILL A GREAT DEAL TO LOOK FORWARD TO OVER THE COMING MONTHS

JUSTICE AND PEDRO WINTER. DEATH DISCO SEPT 16

11PM -3AM,

LINE - UP AND PRICE TBC

LOOSE CHANGE: RENNIE PILGREM & FRIENDS SEPTEMBER 15

JakN @ Studio 24, Sep 1, free The Diverse Frequencies crew return with their usual style of four decks, two mixers and flashy Kaos pads with guests Jamie Ball, Elexx (Avionix) and a 5am licence.

10.30 PM - 3AM, £8/£6. WWW.TCR.UK.COM, WWW.THEARCHES.CO.UK

by Ellen Bowler

NO DOUBT BENNETT’S ABILITY TO MIX THE POIGNANT WITH THE COMIC, THE LOFTY WITH THE BASE, HAS INGRATIATED HIM TO AUDIENCES AND CRITICS BOTH OVERSEAS AND AT HOME.

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The upcoming BBC film adaptation of The History Boys

KING’S THEATRE, EDINBURGH, 17-21 OCTOBER 2006.

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Nightstrike ‘n Michigan @ Red, Sep 29, £3, £2 b4 12am Two of Edinburgh’s Detroit influenced clubs combine for the best in hi-tek funk.

Kinky Afro @ Sub Club, Sep 29, £12 Experimental and minimal dub pioneers Rhythm & Sound are joined by Dominica’s hot-blooded MC Tikiman. Join them for the perfect live modern reggae show.

Bumpin & Stompin @ The Corn Exchange, Sep 30, £9 Northern soul stompers in three rooms with Terry Jones, Joan Livesey, Lenny Harkins, Div Miller, Alan McKenzie, Kwik Mix, Barry Sharpe and more.

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BEATS GLASGOW Mixtape Millionaires: Jae P & Myth, L-Marie, Nafees

BEAUTIFUL SOUP BLOC, GLASGOW, AUG 19

GLASGOW’S URBAN ARTISTS MAY NOT HAVE MAJOR LABEL DEALS YET, BUT THERE’S A WEALTH OF TALENT TO GO AROUND...

WEE CHILL

THE GLASSHOUSE, GLASGOW, AUG 27

DESIGN & PRINT www.hazeldine-coltas.co.uk

by Bram Gieben

THEATRE

CLUB REVIEWS

WWW.HAATSVILLEONLINE.COM, WWW.NAFEESMUSIC.COM, WWW.L- MARIE.COM

An artist’s impression of Nafees

CLUB PREVIEWS

RHYTHM & SOUND WITH TIKIMAN, KINKY AFRO

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TODD TERJE, DISCO NOT DISCO LIQUID LOUNGE, GLASGOW, SEPT 23RD

September 06

BLACKSTROBE DEATH DISCO

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THE MANIFESTO OF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR VICKY FEATHERSTONE IS TO BRING THEATRE TO THE PEOPLE AND CO-OPERATE WITH INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES, INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

The National Theatre of Scotland

by Gareth K Vile

Best of Fest W

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Black Watch: suitably set in The Drill Hall

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by Alex Burden & Bram Gieben

EDINBURGH OUR GUIDE TO SCRIMPING AND SAVING YOUR WAY TO A CHEAP AND FULFILLING NIGHTLIFE

GAY AGAINST YOU (LIVE)

FAST, BONGO CLUB, EDINBURGH AUG 11

Photo : Jack Waddington

CLUB PREVIEW

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CLUB REVIEWS

www.myspace.com/gayagainstyou

Let’s go loco!

Photo : Jack Waddington

UNLOCK THE HOUSE

OCEAN TERMINAL, EDINBURGH, AUG 19

“THE PROSPECT OF PLAYING AS A LEGO REPRESENTATION OF BILLY DEE WILLIAMS IS UNDENIABLY EXCITING”

Editorial

The Brick Strikes Back I

OUT NOW FOR PSP.

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CHECK OUR LISTINGS PAGES FOR CLUB ADDRESSES.

WITH DIMITRI, THE UNABOMBERS, AND ROMAIN,

CABARET VOLTAIRE, EDINBURGH, SEPT 23

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by Craig Wilson

AT HOME

BEATS ‘Avin’ It On A Shoestring

GAMES COMING SOON September 8

Tekken: Dark Resurrection (PSP) B-Boy (PS2/PSP) Rag Doll Kung Fu (PC ) War Front: Turning Point (PC)

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September 15

Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (DS) Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War (PS2) Broken Sword: The Angel of Death (PC) Yakuza (PS2)

September 22

Contact (DS) The Godfather (X360) Guilty Gear Dust Strikers (DS/PSP) Jaws (PC/Xbox/PS2) Baten Kaitos Origins (GC)

September 29

Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria (PS2) 42 All-Time Classics (DS) Age of Empires: The Age of Kings (DS) Infected (PSP) Playwize Poker & Casino (PS2)

October 6

Barnyard (GC/ GBA/PS2/PC) Nintendo DS Browser (DS)

MY DOG ATE IT... W

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Coming Out

AT HOME Editorial

here’s a retro feel to DVD this month, with classics of film, TV and music video featured below, but check our detailed release schedules for all things round, shiny and new!

Brighton Rock

Fim DVDs Sep 4

A TRUE CLASSIC OF BRITISH CINEMA

Silent Hill “subtle as spilled intestines” Brighton Rock Pierrepoint “captivating, provocative filmmaking” Death Wish Wicker Man Collector’s Edition

by Keir HInd

‘B

Sep 11

Star Wars I-III: Original Versions

Sep 18

Brick “one of the best film noirs in recent years” Confetti “Green Wing and Spaced fans will flock to this” Tristan & Isolde “brisk and imaginative battle scenes”

Sep 25

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September 06

1. Mash – Somebody’s Property (Phones Mix) (Traction Records) Mash is a wicked DJ and a top producer. This track is a total builder; I never know when to play it, just that I must.

6. Justice Vs. Simian - We Are Your Friends (Original Mix) (Ten Records) Justice Vs. Simian come up with a big houser that everyone loves.

2. AC/DC - Jailbreak (Airial Perazzoli Ball & Chain Remix) (South American Grooves) There have been so ma ny remixes of them, but none have the edge like this floorfiller.

7. Freeform Five - No More Conversations Part 2 (Perspex/ Fine) Freeform Five get man of the moment Mylo on board for a quirky remix with dirty electro stabs.

3. Junior Boys - In The Morning (Domino Records) A wicked s la b of nu - s kool electronica. This track finds a home in my more forwardthinking sets.

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6. The Supremes - Love Is An Itching In My Heart (Motown) A classic Motown stomper with Benny Benjamin on drums and one of James Jamerson’s best bass lines.

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LISTINGS Friday 1st September

The Stand, The Stand, Craig Campbell, Nick Doody and Phil Differ. Hosted by Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Michael Legge, Dom Carroll., 8pm, £10

Saturday 2nd September

Sunday 10th September

The Stand, The Stand, Craig Campbell, Nick Doody and Phil Differ. Hosted by Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £10 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Michael Legge, Dom Carroll., 8pm, £13

Sunday 3rd September

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With Vince Fluke and Andy Sir. With host Michael Redmond., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Monday 4th September

Dance Monkey Boy Dance, The Stand, Raymond Mearns, Paul Pirie, Allen Chalmers and Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £4

Tuesday 5th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Billy Kirkwood and Andy Sir., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

Wednesday 6th September

SiStars, The Stand, With Susan Calman, Zoe Lyons and The F-Team., 8.30pm, £6/£4/£3

Thursday 7th September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, David Kay, Des McLean and Zoe Lyons. Hosted by Raymond Mearns., 8.30pm, £6/£5/£3

Friday 8th September

Saturday 9th September

The Stand, David Kay, Des McLean and Keir McAllister. Hosted by Raymond Mearns., 8.30pm, £10(£8)

Ha Ha Comedy, Blackfriars, Hosted by Raymond Mearns, 8.30pm, £6 Jongleurs Comedy Club, UGC Building, Harvey Oliver, Geoff Boyz., 8pm, £13

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With John Newton., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Monday 11th September

Sunday 17th September

Dance Monkey Boy Dance, The Stand, Raymond Mearns, Paul Pirie, Allen Chalmers and Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £4

Tuesday 12th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With John Newton and Steven Dick., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

Jongleurs, Simon Fox, Tony Law, Rex Boyd., 8pm, £12 The Stand, Rudi Lickwood, Kevin Bridges, Vince Fluke and Sully O’Sullivan. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £8(£7)

Saturday 2nd September

The Stand, Rudi Lickwood, Kevin Bridges, Vince Fluke and Sully O’Sullivan. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £10(£8) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Simon Fox, Tony Law, Rex Boyd., 8pm, £13

Sunday 3rd September

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?, The Stand, Improvised comedy., 1pm, Free The Sunday Night Laugh-In, The Stand, With Nick Doody and Phil Differ. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Monday 4th September

Thursday 7th September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, With Andy Sir and John Newton. Hosted by Joe Heenan., 9pm, £6/£5/£3

Friday 8th September

The Stand, Jake O’Kane, Andy Sir, John Newton

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Monday 18th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Kevin Bridges and Keir McAllister., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

VWX, The Stand, With Rob & Skatz and Steven Dick., 8.30pm, £3/£2/£1

Wednesday 27th September

Thursday 14th September

Wednesday 20th September

Thursday 28th September

Thursday 21st September

Friday 29th September

Friday 15th September

Saturday 16th September

and Danny Deegan. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 9pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Danny James, Steve Harris, Mark Maier, Brendan Burke., 8pm, £10

Saturday 9th September

Sunday 10th September

Friday 22nd September

Saturday 23rd September

The Stand, Dave Fulton, John Gillick and Barry Hall. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £10/£8

in association with McCausland., 8pm, £10

Saturday 16th September

The Stand, With Steve Gribbin, John Ross, Steffan Peddie and Ricky Sparkles. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £10(£8) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Joe Rooney, Chris McCausland., 8pm, £12

Sunday 17th September

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?, The Stand, Improvised comedy., 1pm, Free The Sunday Night Laugh-In, The Stand, With Rob & Skatz and Steffan Peddie., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

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The Stand, Ian Moore, Gary Little, Sally-Anne Hayward and Stanley McHale. Hosted by Susan Morrison., 9pm, £10(£8)

Sunday 24th September

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?, The Stand, Improvised comedy, 1pm, Free The Sunday Night Laugh-In, The Stand, With Greg McHugh and Sally-Anne Hayward., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Tuesday 26th September

Monday 18th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Graeme Thomas and Andy Sir., 8.30pm, £1

Tuesday 19th September

Best of Scottish, The Stand, With Bruce Morton and Greg McHugh., 8.30pm, £5

Wednesday 27th September

Best of Scottish, The Stand, With Bruce Morton and Greg McHugh., 8.30pm, £5

VWX, The Stand, With Rob & Skatz and Steven Dick., 8.30pm, £5/£4/£2.50

Thursday 28th September

Wednesday 20th September

Thursday 21st September

Thursday 14th September

Friday 22nd September

Saturday 23rd September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Keir McAllister and Gus Tawse., 8.30pm, £1

Wednesday 13th September

The Stand, With Steve Gribbin, John Ross, Steffan Peddie and Ricky Sparkles. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 9pm, £8(£7) Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Joe Rooney, Chris

Monday 25th September

Melting Pot, The Stand, 8.30pm, £5/£4/£2.50

Friday 15th September

Tuesday 12th September

The Thursday Show, The Stand, With Steve Gribbin, John Ross and Steffan Peddie. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £6/£5/£3

Saturday 30th September

BENEFIT IN AID OF YWCA , The Stand, YWCA is the leading charity working with young women facing poverty, discrimination or abuse., 8.30pm, £6

Dance Monkey Boy Dance, The Stand, Raymond Mearns, Paul Pirie, Allen Chalmers and Sandy Nelson., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

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Tuesday 26th September

Best of Irish, The Stand, With Andrew Maxwell, Michael Mee and Simon O’Keeffe. With host Michael Redmond., 8.30pm, £7/£6

Tuesday 5th September

Shamwagon, The Stand, With Jamie Anderson, Humphrey Ker, Idil Sukan, David Reed, Thom Tuck and Peter Cameron., 8.30pm, £4

Monday 25th September

Red Raw, The Stand, With Graeme Thomas and Des McLean., 8.30pm, £2(£1)

Monday 11th September

Wednesday 6th September

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With Gary Little and Barry Hall., 8.30pm, £4/£3/£1

Tuesday 19th September

Rough Cuts, The Stand, tbc, 8.30pm, £5/£4/£2.50

Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service, The Stand, With Joe Heenan, John Ross and host Michael Redmond., 8.30pm, £5/£4/£1

Sunday 24th September

Wednesday 13th September

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The Thursday Show, The Stand, With David Kay, ‘Magic’ Mandy Muden and Simon O’Keeffe. Hosted by Bruce Devlin., 8.30pm, £6/£5/£3

Friday 29th September

Saturday 30th September

Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Roger Monkhouse, Paul Chowdhry, Tom Stade., 8pm, £12

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Arches Theatre

Citizen’s Theatre

King’s Theatre, 4-9 Sept, Rikki and Me,

Tony Roper and Gerard Kelly star in this tale of comic actor, Rikki Fulton, 7.30pm. Mats Wed & Sat at 2.30pm, Mon-Thu £20- £13, Fri-Sat £22- £15, Wed Mat £12.50- £10.50, Sat Mat £15- £13

EDINBURGH THEATRE Brunton Theatre

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Citizens Theatre 119 Gorbals St 0141 429 0022 Gilmorehill G12 9 University Avenue 0141 330 5522 The King’s Theatre

297 Bath St 0141 240 1111 Òran Mór Top of Byres Road 0141 357 6200 Pavilion Theatre 121 Renfield St 0141 332 1846 Ramshorn Theatre University of

Strathclyde Drama Centre, 98 Ingram St 0141 552 3489 Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama (RSAMD) 10 Renfrew Street 0141 332 5057

15-Sep, Look Who’s Talking - George Alagiah, The longtime BBC correspondent and news reader speaks to Glasgow, 1pm, £5.50/£4

Theatre Royal

Edinburgh Playhouse, 21-24 Sept,

Dora The Explorer Live - Dora’s Pirate Adventure, More TV-to-stage madness for your children, Times vary, contact venue for details., £19.50- £7.75

Theatre Royal 282 Hope Street 0141 240 1133 Tramway 25 Albert Drive 0141 422 2023

Bedlam 11b Bristo Place 0131 225 9873 Broughton Arts Centre St Mary’s Church, Broughton Place 07762 894240

Tron Theatre 63 Trongate 0141 552 4267

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Township Stories, Hard-hitting drama from Paul Grootboom and Tsotsi star, Presley Chweneyagae., Times vary, contact venue for details., £15/£10/£4.50

Roxy Art House 2 Roxburgh Place, 0871 750 0077

Traverse Theatre, Until 2 Sept,

Edinburgh Playhouse 18-21 Greenside Pl 0870 606 3424

GLASGOW VENUES

Oct, The Merchant of Venice, The Lyceum’s Artistic Director Mark Thomson tackles one of the bard’s most challenging plays, 7.45pm (Mats, 2.30pm), £24- £10

North Edinburgh Arts Centre 15a Pennywell Court 0131 315 2151

EDINBURGH VENUES

Royal Lyceum Theatre, 22 Sept - 21

Edinburgh Fest. Theatre 13/29 Nicolson Street 0131 529 6000

Tron Theatre , 30 Aug - 2 Sept, Stepping

EDINBURGH THEATRES

GLASGOW THEATRES The Arches 253 Argyle St 0870 240 7528

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Royal Lyceum 30b Grindlay St 0131 248 4848

St Bride’s Centre 10, Orwell Terrace 0131 346 1405 Theatre Workshop 34, Hamilton Place 0131 226 5425 Traverse Theatre Cambridge St 0131 228 1404

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Sunday 3rd September

Club Cuba!, Favela, Latin rhythms, 9pm-late, Free Club Priory: Retox Rooms, Blanket, RnB with DJ Richard Levinson, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3) Cold Night Song, The Goat, Guests & DJs play acoustic gems, 8pm-late, Free Disco Badger, Bamboo, Classic house music all night long from Dominic Martin, other boogie from Kash & Max, 10pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric Ecletech, Liquid Lounge, Jackin’ music with Ufreak residents, £tbc Indian Summer, Victoria Park, www. indiansummerglasgow.com, £60 weekend Junk, The Buff Club, Jazz & funk, with Marky Mark featuring live percussion by Duffy, 11pm-3am, £3, free with matric Optimo, The Sub Club, JD Twitch & Wilkes will play pretty much anything and mix it well, 11pm3am, £6 (£5) Sound Sundays, The Arches Bar, Manhattan Project (Death Disco), 10pm-2am, Free Spank, The Cathouse, Rock, punk & dance, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 1am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Neil Wyper playing new & old rock & electronica, 9pm-late, Free

Monday 4th September

Tuesday 5th September

12 Hour Tuesdays, SSU, Chart music & live comedy, 3pm-3am, £2, free b4 3pm Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc All Star, Bamboo, Andy Wilson plays funk with DJ Kash on the hip pop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Folk It!, The Mixing Rooms, Up & coming folk musician session, From 8pm, Free Funky Luv, Play, Driving vocal house, 10pm-3am, £5, £3 NUS Inflatable Fun, The Garage, Naughty Nicola with inflatables & groovy tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP Kaleidoscope Live, ABC2, Old school rock & roll, soul, funk, from the 1960’s-1980’s plus The Low Miffs & Information Control, 10pm-3am, £3, free with matric. After 12am Killer Kitsch, The Buff Club, DJs Cass & Mangan with electro of allsorts, soul & disco downstairs,

in association with 11pm-3am, £5 (£4) Rock Karaoke, The Cathouse, Karaoke to rock, Free b4 12am T.I.T., Karbon, Lisa Littlewood & Graeme Ferguson, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

Wednesday 6th September

Deliverance, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Dec with alternative music, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12am with PIYP Eletricat Dance Group, RSAMD, Brazilian Street Dance classes, 6pm-7pm, £4 (£3.50), £3 RSAMD Gossip, SSU, Gay/mixed night with DJ Ricci, 8pmlate, Free Joints & Jams, Cube, The Longest running RnB night in Glasgow, 11pm-3am, £3 (£2) Mjam Salsa, Liptons, Salsa classes from 8pm with Chris Traynor, free club from 10.15pm, 8pm-12am, Free New Flesh, Fury Murry’s, Rock, metal, punk, rap, industrial & alternative music, 10pm-3am, £4, £2 from 10pm-11pm, £1 with flyer/after 11pm Scottish Drum & Bass, The Liquid Lounge, Weekly session, 10.30pm-late, £2 Tongue In Cheek, Bamboo, Lounge, RnB & indie, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with matric Whatever, The Garage, Andy & Brian, chart music, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free +1 b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free

Thursday 7th September

*.*, The Buff Club, Rock’n’roll & northern soul, 11pm-3am, £3 Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc Babaza, BeLo, Hip hop with the funk, 10pm-3am, £6, free b4 11pm Chix On Dex, Chinawhite, Rock, funkpunk & house all mixed by lovely ladies, 10pm-3am, £4, free b4 11pm Cigarettes & F**k All, The Butterfly & The Pig, Craig McGee plays indie & rock ‘n’ roll, 9pmlate, Free Club Olum, Bloc, Featuring the Low Miffs, 9pm3am, Free Ctrl+Alt+Del, MacSorleys, Electro & rock from the CTRL DJs Kerin & William, plus special guests Stinky Munchkins & The Niallist, £tbc Freakmoves, Glasgow School of Art, Fresh hip hop & funk cuts from the Freakmenoovers DJs, Record Playerz in the bar, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Freakscene, Polar Bar (ABC), Indie classics with John, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. The Funky Precedent, Saint Jude’s, Hip hop, funk, soul & motown with D_Fade, Duncan Harvey & Boom Monk Ben, 8pm-late, Free Homebrew, The Sub Club, Hip hop to nasty electro via the rest with Tiff Peaches, Provinylist Karim Ill Technique & Groundskeeper GC, 11pm3am, £3, £2 matric. card Lollipop, GUU, Pop, RnB & Indie, 10pm-2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm On Demand, The Shed, DJ Euan takes requests by text message at this interactive club night, 10.30pm-3am, £3 Plastic Funk, Bamboo, Mark Robb, Tania & friends play funk, soul & rock n roll, 10.30pm5am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Pump Up The Jam, SSU, Old school cheese, live bands & funky house, £2 Radiomagnetic, Gazelle, Funk, soul & latin grooves with Radiomagnetic DJs, From 8pm, Free Record Playerz, The Vic Bar, Hi-Fi Sean & Hushpuppy play disco electro, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rubbermensch, ABC2, A night for indie lovers, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Skint, The Cathouse - Level 2, DJ Billy with metal hip hop & rock, 11pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 12.30am with PIYP The Thursday Club, The Garage, Gerry Lyons & Brian playing chart anthems, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP The Bunker Bar, CJ plays grunge & new rock, 9pm-late, Free

Friday 8th September

ABC Fridays, ABC1, Genre mash-up from Euan Neilson, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Ballbreaker, The Cathouse, Barry & Billy with rock & metal, 10.30pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 b4 11.30pm, free b4 11.30am with PIYP The Basement, Soundhaus, House, hard trance & techno, 11pm-4am, £6 (£5) Blitzkreig Bop, The Arches, Velvet Underwear live & more, 11pm-3am, £6 (£4) Boogie Down, Bluu, The groove-merchant Stewart Reid plays a jazz, disco & house sound,

Saturday 9th September

ABC Saturdays, ABC1, Gerry Lyons plays soul, punk, rock & indie dance, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. ABC Saturdays, ABC2, David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch) plays electro, house & pop, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. 24 Hour Party Pinups, The Arches, Factory Records Tony Wilson with Digital (New Order/Joy Division tribute band), 10pm-3am, £10 Audio, Bloc, House, techno & electro from DJ Aiden, 9pm-3am, Free Club NME, Glasgow School of Art, Divine in the bar, 11pm-3am, £7 (£6) Dirty Recordz, GUU, Paul N’Jie (Beat 106) plays current tunes, open decks downstairs, 10pm2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm Divine!, The Vic Bar, Mr. Divine & Hushpuppy bring you northern soul, funk, ska & mod tunes, 11pm-3am, £6 (£5) Down The Front, The Mixing Rooms, Paul (Deportivo Street Team) & Craig (Down The Tiny Steps), From 8pm, Free Emergency, The Universal, Eclectic disco with special guest Gerard (Tangent) & residents Andrew Back & James Pole, 11pm-3am, £5 Get A Room Part 2, The Brunswick Hotel, Fundraising event with a huge selection of music, £20 Groovejet, Mas, Weekly house & RnB mix, 11pm3am, £7 (£5) Hip Drop, Brel, Funk, soul, electro & disco from Robbie Rolex & Nel, 9pm-1am, Free Home Cookin’, BeLo, Urban music showcase, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Homegrown, Bamboo, Stevie Sole Middleton, Domenic Martin & Scottie B play house and smooth RnB, jazz & funk, 9pm-3am, £8 (£6), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric I Love The Garage, The Garage, Classics, 10.30pm-3am, £7 (£5), £6 (£4) b4 12am Inner City Acid, Soundhaus, Techno/house night with guests Ali Wells & DNCN, with electro in room 2, 11pm-4am, £8 (£7) Karbon Saturdays, Karbon, Kev McFarlane, Stephen Lee, Woody play house & hip hop classics, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

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OH WICKER MAN, WHERE IS YOUR STING? LOOKS LIKE THIS REMAKE IS A BIT OF A COP-OUT.

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Right At Your Door

by Caroline Hurley

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“I don’t want to wear the bunny suit! You can’t make me.”

September 06

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ONE CAN NEVER QUITE SHAKE THE FEELING THAT HOLLYWOOD IS FILLING ITS COFFERS TOO SOON AFTER THE DISASTER.

FILM Editorial

World Trade Centre Way Too Soon?

GLASGOW CLUBS

by Simone Gray

Sunday 10th September

Monday 11th September

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“Ame-ri-ca, FUCK YEAH!”

If Oliver Stone had to make this movie, despite the sentiment and debate that rages around it, perhaps his handling of the subject was the best that he could have mustered. It certainly

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Tuesday 12th September

12 Hour Tuesdays, SSU, Chart music & live comedy, 3pm-3am, £2, free b4 3pm Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc All Star, Bamboo, Andy Wilson plays funk with DJ Kash on the hip pop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Folk It!, The Mixing Rooms, Up & coming folk musician session, From 8pm, Free Funky Luv, Play, Driving vocal house, 10pm-3am, £5, £3 NUS Inflatable Fun, The Garage, Naughty Nicola with inflatables & groovy tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP Kaleidoscope Live, ABC2, Old school rock & roll, soul, funk, from the 1960’s-1980’s plus Sept Blitzhoney & Daco Sepali live, 10pm-3am, £3, free with matric. After 12am Killer Kitsch, The Buff Club, Electroclash & that, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rock Karaoke, The Cathouse, Karaoke to rock, Free b4 12am T.I.T., Karbon, Lisa Littlewood & Graeme Ferguson, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

Wednesday 13th September

Thursday 14th September

Friday 15th September

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Saturday 16th September

ABC Saturdays, ABC1, Gerry Lyons plays soul, punk, rock & indie dance, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. ABC Saturdays, ABC2, David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch) plays electro, house & pop, 11pm-3am, £7 (£5), free b4 11.30pm with matric. Audio, Bloc, House, techno & electro from DJ Aiden, 9pm-3am, Free Beautiful Soup, Bloc, Twit hop a be bop, electro flop le mock rock, 10pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am Chi-town Baby, The Brunswick Hotel, Jackin’ house with Fraidso, Craig Hamilton, Chris Mac & Esteban Carracas, 9pm-2am, £6 Club NME, Glasgow School of Art, Divine in the bar, 11pm-3am, £7 (£6) Death Disco, The Arches, Justice (Edbanger), Pedro Winter, Mingo-Go & more, 11pm-3am, £10 Dirty Recordz, GUU, Paul N’Jie (Beat 106) plays current tunes, open decks downstairs, 10pm2am, £3 (£2, £1), free b4 9pm Divine!, The Vic Bar, Mr. Divine & Hushpuppy bring you northern soul, funk, ska & mod tunes, 11pm-3am, £6 (£5) Groovejet, Mas, Weekly house & RnB mix, 11pm3am, £7 (£5) Hip Drop, Brel, Funk, soul, electro & disco from Robbie Rolex & Nel, 9pm-1am, Free Home Cookin’, BeLo, Urban music showcase, 10pm-3am, £7, free b4 11pm Homegrown, Bamboo, Stevie Sole Middleton, Domenic Martin & Scottie B play house and smooth RnB, jazz & funk, 9pm-3am, £8 (£6), free b4 10.30pm/12.30pm with matric I Love The Garage, The Garage, Classics, 10.30pm-3am, £7 (£5), £6 (£4) b4 12am Iller Hip Hop Session, The Mixing Rooms, In association with Scottish Hip Hop Network, From 8pm, Free Karbon Saturdays, Karbon, Kev McFarlane, Stephen Lee, Woody play house & hip hop classics, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc Monox, Soundhaus, Quality techno with The Flying Lurinskys & Dexorcist, 11pm-5am, £tbc Nu-school, The Buff Club, Fresh northern soul, jazz & funk featuring live percussion, classics downstairs, 10.30pm-3am, £6 Open Dex, Deep 6 (GUU), Bring your vinyl/CDs if you think you can do better, 9pm-1am, £1, £2 non-members Subculture, The Sub Club, Chicago, Detroit, Glasgow, the deepest house & techno with your hosts Harri & Domenic, 11pm-3am, £10 Voodoo, The Cathouse, Under-18 club with metal, emo & punk, 5pm-9pm, £6 (£3) The Bunker Bar, Martin Bate (Beat 106) plays vintage rock & indie, 9pm-late, Free The Cathouse, Barry & Andy with all things rock, 10.30pm-3am, £6 (£5), free b4 12am with PIYP Chinawhite, DJ Naeem playing main room RnB & classics, Mirrirbaw playing dunky house in the Mao room, 10pm-3am, £10

The Goat, Paul Needles, 8pm-late, Free MacSorleys, Jazz band downstairs, Paul Cawley & Karim The Pro-Vinylist upstairs, 9pm-late, Free Republic Bier Halle, Leftfield music & pizzas, 9pm-12am, Free

Sunday 17th September

Monday 18th September

Tuesday 19th September

12 Hour Tuesdays, SSU, Chart music & live comedy, 3pm-3am, £2, free b4 3pm Abolicano Capoeira Scotland, RSAMD, Brazilian martial art with dance & music, 6pm-7.30pm, £tbc All Star, Bamboo, Andy Wilson plays funk with DJ Kash on the hip pop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£2), free b4 11pm/12.30am with matric Disco Box, Glasgow School of Art, Electro, indie & disco punk with The Cinematics & guest DJ, 10pm-3am, £6 (£4) Folk It!, The Mixing Rooms, Up & coming folk musician session, From 8pm, Free Funky Luv, Play, Driving vocal house, 10pm-3am, £5, £3 NUS Inflatable Fun, The Garage, Naughty Nicola with inflatables & groovy tunes, 11pm-3am, £5 (£3), free b4 12am with PIYP Kaleidoscope Live, ABC2, Old school rock & roll, soul, funk, from the 1960’s-1980’s, 10pm-3am, £3, free with matric. After 12am Killer Kitsch, The Buff Club, Electroclash & that, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Rock Karaoke, The Cathouse, Karaoke to rock, Free b4 12am T.I.T., Karbon, Lisa Littlewood & Graeme Ferguson, 10.30pm-3am, £tbc

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Saturday 30th September

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by Septic Peg

Leo 23/7 – 22/8

Pisces 19/2 – 20/3

Another year older and none the wiser, this month will be an excellent opportunity to get your house in order, sort out a work issue and find those pants you ‘lost’ in the heat of the festival.

As summer fades and the nights are fair drawin’ in it’s time to move on to the next stage. The planets are aligned and whichever path you chose will ultimately lead to all-encompassing bliss.

The Culture Vulture

by April O’Neil

Paedophilia Sells Newspapers Virgo 23/8 – 22/9

Aries 21/3 – 19/4

Libra 23/9 – 22/10

Taurus 20/4 – 20/5

Sagittarius 22/11 – 21/12

Gemini 21/5 – 21/6

A surprise guest at a party will bring much amusement with endless possibilities. But be warned: engage brain before opening your trap and keep that fancy footwear well away from your jaw.

Capricorn 22/12 – 19/1

Cancer 22/6 – 22/7

Take a day off for everyone’s sake; there is no finish line so working 24/7 ain’t impressing noone, least of all your sanity.

London Calling?

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EACH MONTH THE SKINNY PROFILES A SUCCESS STORY FROM EDINBURGH OR GLASGOW; SOMEONE MAKING THEIR MARK IN EITHER FASHION OR THE ARTS, PROVING WHAT CAN BE DONE ON SCOTTISH SOIL.

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HERES PLENTY TO DO IF YOU’RE TIS TO ON A STUDENT BUDGET, THAT SAY, FOR NOWT!

SEB wears: Wrangler denim shirt, Armstrongs blue jeans, white l/s tee both The Gap black

cocktail

dress, LOIS wears:

white s/s tee, The Gap

white l/s puff sleeve tee, polka dot dress both Topshop

LIFESTYLE

Topshop

green checked shirt, Armstrongs blue jeans, white l/s tee both The Gap

white l/s puff sleeve tee, red leopard print tee both Topshop

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white l/s puff sleeve tee Topshop

whi te l /s pu f f s leeve tee Topshop

grey striped tee, The Gap

green 3/4 sleeve tee, The Gap

white l/s puff sleeve tee, black and blue print puff sleeve blouse, both Topshop

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GLASGOW CLUBS

Stylist: Caroline Hurley Photographer: Jane Fenton Models: Lois and Seb Assistant: Alex McKay

SUB CLUB £10/£8

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EDINBURGH CLUBS Friday 1st September

33 45 Live, Cabaret Voltaire, Jayne C Wright, Paul Keene, Findlay, Aki & Saxingh make up the house band with DJ sets from Leon Easter, Roy M, The Blonde Flash & Jo Myles, 10.30pm-3am, £7, £4 members/b4 12am Cosmos, Faith, House with Soul Avengerz & residents, with live sax & percussion, 11pm-5am, £7, £5 members/b4 12.30pm Cult, Po Na Na, DJ Nicki & guests playing hip hop, disco, funk & RnB, 10pm-3am, £5, £2.50 b4 11pm de luxe, Hudson Club, Funky house with resident DJs, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 12am Evol, The Liquid Room, Indie, hip hop, alternative beats & rock, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Freqbeat, Red, End of festival party with Kenny Breaks & DJ Beefy, 11pm-5am, £3 (£2) Fusion, Henrys Cellar, Soul, funk & hip hop with live music from Groovestate, 11pm-5am, £5 Get Funk’d, Medina, Double D & Isla play hip hop to house, 10pm-3am, £4, £3 b4 11pm Groovejet, Tokyo, Tony McHugh with dancefloor hits, 10pm-3am, £6 KFM Records Night, Montys - Dunfermline, With The Magnificents, Mammal & Penpushers, 9pm-late, £4 JakN, Studio 24, Return of the hard techno club with guests Jamie Ball & elexx, 10.30pm-5am, Free Jam Friday, Heriot-Watt University, Pop & cheese, 10pm-3am, £2 Misfits, Subway Cowgate, Indie, electro, punk, rock, retro & a tequila girl, 11pm-3am, £2 Modern Lovers, Cocteau Lounge (downstairs at Ego), Mash-up of soul, funk, latin, ska & 60s beat with Craig Jamieson & Mr. Divine, 11pm3am, £6, £4 b4 12am Night Train, Liberty’s Bar (Heriot-Watt), 8pm2am, Free Planet Earth, Citrus Club, 80s tunes with residents, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Salsa Caribe!, The Lot, Salsa DJs on the special wooden dancefloor, 9pm-1.30am, £5, £4 b4 9.30pm Satchmo Sessions, Pivo Caffe, House Session, 9pm-3am, Free Subsound, Berlin, Greg Wood, Simon Baines & Mark Balneaves play low frequency house

Above SEB wears: grey checked shirt, Armstrongs grey hoody, black l/s tee both The Gap LOIS wears: black cocktail dress, Topshop white s/s tee, The Gap

Left LOIS wears: grey and red print tee, red leather bag, both Topshop cream cashmere cardigan, Armstrongs

Right grey s/s jacket, ivory embroidered corset, Topshop

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Jewellery and shoes: stylist’s own. Girl’s jeans: model’s own. Thanks to Ruth and Shona at Topshop, Euan and Kirsty at The Gap and Candace and Gavin at Armstrongs.

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Saturday 2nd September

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Sunday 3rd September

Monday 4th September

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Daggers Ahoy, Subway Cowgate, Punk, funk, nu wave, glam & rock n roll, 11pm-3am, Free Happy Mondays, Po Na Na, Night for students & Industry folk, indie, rock & funk, 11pm-3am, £4, free for students Hobbes, Pivo Caffe, Eclectic mix with Hobbes (Trouble), 9pm-3am, Free The Latin Quarter, Medina, Salsa, funk & latin house, 10pm-3am, Free Pony Club, Tokyo, Funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) The Reggae Lounge, Beluga, With Joel Shaw (Dubstations), From 9pm, Free Rock Karaoke, Opium, ROAR, From 10pm, Free Salsa Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Cuban Salsa, drop-in classes, 7pm for beginners, 8pm for the advanced, 7pm-9pm, £5 Soundproof, The Outhouse, Open decks night hosted by the Soundproof DJs, 8pm-1am, Free Trade Union, Cabaret Voltaire, Night for deserving bar & club staff, DJ Beefy & WolfJazz, 10pm-3am, £2, £1 Trade Union members/ECCF members You Control, Subway Cowgate, Current & classic indie, rock & chart, 11pm-3am, Free Wobby, Café Royal, Doormouse, Gremlin & Greenbank with hardcore & gabber , 7.30pm11.30pm, £4 Zoot Swing, Café Royal, Swing dance classes, beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm followed by bigband swing jazz & neo-swing beats, 9pm-late, £4.50 (£3.50), free after 9 Henrys Cellar, Flamenco, latin & reggae with Kinkey, 10pm-3am, £3

Tuesday 5th September

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Wednesday 6th September

Chambles, Opal Lounge, Funk & chart with DJ Jez Hill, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4) Hot Sushi, Tokyo, Lisa Littlewood plays funky house & club classics, 10pm-3am, £tbc Indi-Go, The Liquid Room, Indie & alternative, 10.30pm-3am, £2, £1 students Insomnia, Prive’ Council, Warner Powers & Claudio bring fresh house tunes each week, 10pm-3am, Free Paul Daly, Pivo Caffe, Free flowing funk to house, 9pm-3am, Free The Pit, Subway Cowgate, Rock & metal, 11pm3am, Free Stir Fried, The Outhouse, Pre-club with indie & rock from B-Sides & Bootross Rock, 9pm-1am, Free Tease Age Wednesdays, Citrus Club, Indie, mod & soul with DJ Monkee Mikeeeeeeeeee, 11pm-3am, £3, free b4 11.30pm Toxik, Opium, DJ Nu-Clear playing new & old metal & hard rock, 8pm-3am, Free We Are … Electric, Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Mac playing house, electro, tech-house & breaks with Reachout in room 2, 11.30pm-3am, £2, free b4 12am/members Baraka, Funk, soul, disco, dancehall & reggae, 8pm-late, Free

Thursday 7th September

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Saturday 9th September

Sunday 10th September

Skate ‘Till You Drop

running gay friendly club night, eclectic dance music, 11pm-3am, £8 (£6), £5 b4 11.30pm Taste Foreplay, Baraka, Pre-club with DJ Miss Chris, 8pm-12am, Free

Monday 11th September

Happy Mondays, Po Na Na, Night for students & Industry folk, indie, rock & funk, 11pm-3am, £4, free for students Hobbes, Pivo Caffe, Eclectic mix with Hobbes (Trouble), 9pm-3am, Free The Latin Quarter, Medina, Salsa, funk & latin house, 10pm-3am, Free Pony Club, Tokyo, Funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) The Reggae Lounge, Beluga, With Joel Shaw (Dubstations), From 9pm, Free Rock Karaoke, Opium, ROAR, From 10pm, Free Salsa Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Cuban Salsa, drop-in classes, 7pm for beginners, 8pm for the advanced, 7pm-9pm, £5 Soundproof, The Outhouse, Open decks night hosted by the Soundproof DJs, 8pm-1am, Free Trade Union, Cabaret Voltaire, Night for deserving bar & club staff, DJ Beefy & WolfJazz, 10pm-3am, £2, £1 Trade Union members/ECCF members You Control, Subway Cowgate, Current & classic indie, rock & chart, 11pm-3am, Free Zoot Swing, Café Royal, Swing dance classes, beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm followed by bigband swing jazz & neo-swing beats, 9pm-late, £4.50 (£3.50), free after 9 Henrys Cellar, Flamenco, latin & reggae with Kinkey, 10pm-3am, £3

Friday 15th September

Tuesday 12th September

Antics, Subway Cowgate, Rock, emo, punk & metal, 11pm-3am, Free The Diamond Dice, Massa, Hip hop, RnB & grime with your host Mr. Jinx, 10.30pm-3am, £5 Frunt, The Liquid Room, DJ Stuart Johnston playing house music all night long, 10.30pm3am, Free Jacek, Pivo Caffe, Eastern block house party, 9pm-3am, Free Motherfunk, Opal Lounge, The 10th birthday with special guest Cut Chemist, 10pm-3am, Free Rewind, Prive’ Council, 100% upfront RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £2, ladies free b4 12am Run ‘Dat, The Bongo Club, Reggae & dub from The White Wastafarians, 10pm-3am, £3, free b4 11pm Split, Cabaret Voltaire, Live show from New Zealand’s Pitch Black plus usual DnB/techno rave to follow, 8pm-3am, £tbc/free club Swing Dance Classes, The Bongo Club, Beginners at 7pm, advanced at 8pm, 7pm-9pm, £4 (£3) for one, £6 (£5) for both

Wednesday 13th September

Thursday 14th September

“SKATE SHOPS EXIST TO SUPPORT SCENES”

EDINBURGH’S PREMIER SKATE SHOP FOCUS OPENS GLASGOW BRANCH

photo: Jane Fenton

Denim & Kicks from Focus, as featured in SKINNY issue 10 EDINBURGH STORE : FOCUS SKATEBOARD STORE, 44 WEST PORT, GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH, EH1 2LD, TEL. 0131 229 9009. WWW.FOCUSPOCUS.CO.UK

GLASGOW STORE : FOCUS SKATEBOARD STORE, UNIT 7 KINGS COURT, 99 KING STREET, GLASGOW G1 5RB, TEL. 0141 548 8777.

Saturday 16th September

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BUDGET TO BOUTIQUE, THE FROM SKINNY HAS YOU COVERED...

THE SKINNY ON… FASHION

Edinburgh

Glasgow

by Leigh Miller

by Julie Ferguson

Best for… Vintage

Best for… Brights

Best for...Vintage

WM Armstrong & Son

83 The Grassmarket, EH1 2HH Tel. 0131 220 5557

29a-31 Cockburn Street, Tel. 0131-622 7260

Watermelon, 603 Great Western Road

Best for… Shoes

0141 334 3900

Watermelon, eclectic prettiness

Best for… Designer Bargains

Their collection is extensive, if you feel like treating youself and the old fashiioned service means you can be waited on, quite literally hand and foot.

Best for...Brights

Best for...Casual

Pink Poodle, 181 Byers Road

Primark, 171 Sauchiehall Street

0141 332 9097

Best for...Blowing the Budget

Best for...Designer Bargains

Fifi and Ally, 48 Buchanan Street 0141 229 0386

Urban Outfitters, 157 Buchanan Street 0141 248 9203

Still a jewel in Glasgow’s shopping crown, along with their own lines, the sale is a mouthwatering delight of assorted designer discounts.

Starry Starry Night and Betsy Grey Jewellery 19 Dowanside Lane 0141 337 1837

Best for… Casual Odd Ball Mall 28 Lochrin Buildings, Tel. 0131 229 6611 www.obmx.co.uk

Odd Ball Mall, very cool T-Shirts

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Best for...Jeans

Some of Edinburgh rarest T-shirt designs and the only dedicated bmx shop in town, this quirky little independant store is well worth a visit for cool casual wear.

Best for...Shoes

0870 160 7243

Selling sixties clothes at knock down prices, Watermelon is excellent for one-off pieces and it smells lovely as well.

Best for...Boutique

Armstrongs, get your retro

Frasers, 45 Buchanan Street

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Pivo | 2-6 Calton Road | Edinburgh | 0131 557 2925

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Antics, Subway Cowgate, Rock, emo, punk &

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Wednesday 20th September

Thursday 21st September

Beat Root Juice Club, The Jazz Bar, Live afrobeat, latin & ska from resident band The Goat Stew Orchestra & resident DJ B*Wax, 10pm-3am, Free Bounce, Po Na Na, DJ 2three playing urban sounds, 11pm-3am, £4 (£3) Class!, Subway Cowgate, DJ Lucky Luciano plays vintage cheese, student anthems & requests, 11pm-3am, £2, £1 students, free b4 12am Genetic, Citrus Club, Night of rock anthems, 11pm-3am, £2 Grafitti, Medina, Kipp$ & Master Caird play party tunes all night, 10pm-3am, £3 (£2) Housebound, Ego, Sexy house, funky stuff, electro & disco with DJs from Edinburgh & Glasgow, 10pm-3am, £5 Lel Palfrey, Pivo Caffe, Disco & jazz & disco & more, 9pm-3am, Free LuckyMe, City Café, Hip hop, soul & off beats, 8.30pm-1am, Free Salsa Disco, Cuba Norte, Salsa dance & tasty tapas, 10pm-1am, Free Souled Out, Opal Lounge, Soul, disco & dance with Leon Easter (33 45), 9pm-3am, £4 (£3), free b4 11pm Snatch Social, The Liquid Room, Messy night guaranteed at eclectic student bash, 9pm-3am, £5 (£4), £3 members Tokyo Kyouyou, Tokyo, Scott Granger mixes funky house, RnB & hip hop, 10pm-3am, £4 (£3) Traffic, Heriot-Watt University, Indie & alternative, 11.30pm-2am, Free White Heat, Cabaret Voltaire, Neils Children & Headless play live with indie/punk DJs, 11pm-3am, £5, £4 with flyer, £3 from myspace/ whiteheatscotland Assembly Bar, The Departure Lounge DJs, 9pm1am, Free

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Monday 25th September

by Sarah Hunter

Glasgow

by Anna Battista

A&E Closures

The M74

The Clyde Waterfront Regeneration

Supercasinos

S A STUDENT, IT’S YOUR RIGHT, NAY, YOUR DUTY, TO GET UPPITY ABOUT LOCAL CONCERNS.

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LIFESTYLE

EDINBURGH CLUBS

THE SKINNY ON… SOCIAL ISSUES

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THE SKINNY ON… FOOD & DRINK

Edinburgh by Xavier Toby

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Best for... Scenesters – Amicus Apple, Edinburgh

Best for... Hangovers – The Basement, Edinburgh

EDINBURGH CLUBS

by Simone Gray

Thursday 28th September

alternative, 11.30pm-2am, Free Assembly Bar, The Departure Lounge DJs, 9pm1am, Free

Friday 29th September

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HERE TO GO FOR THE BEST GRUB... in association with Saturday 30th September

b4 11.30pm Assembly Bar, Gareth Somerville (Ultragroove) & Jonnie Lyley (Scratch), 9pm-1am, Free Pivo Caffe, Electronic music from house addicts in this warm-up venue, 9pm-3am, Free

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BACARDI B-LIVE and ULTRAGROOVE Present...

DIMITRI FROM PARIS, THE UNABOMBERS, ROMAIN, GARETH SOMMERVILLE, THE TROUBLE DJS, MC RATTY B

23RD SEPTEMBER 2006 CABARET VOLTAIRE. TICKETS £15. BLAIR STREET, EDINBURGH. 0131 220 6176.

Enjoy BACARDI Rum Responsibly WWW.BACARDI.CO.UK WWW.DRINKAWARE.CO.UK BACARDI AND THE BAT DEVICE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS AND B-LIVE AND THE B-LIVE LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF BACARDI & COMPANY LIMITED.

DJ LINE UP CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT.

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Best for... Veggies – Grassroots, Glasgow

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Sleepmode, Nice’n’Sleazy’s, 8pm, tbc

Monday 4th September

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Wednesday 6th September

Sunday 3rd September

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Thursday 7th September

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What’s On?

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Brigandines, Bucklers and Big, Big Swords, Museum of Scotland, Sun Sep 10, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45pm, Free, www.nms.ac.uk

Living History Scotland reconstruct breathtaking combat scenes with fifteenthcentury broadswords, bucklers and brigandine armour!

British Jam and Chutney Tasting,

Valvona and Crolla, Sat Sep 30, 11am - 4pm, Free, www.valvonacrolla.co.uk Free jam! What more can we say… Watch out for the traffic, you don’t want to get stuck in a... oh forget about it.

Vikings in Scotland,

Royal Observatory Doors Open Days,

RAF Leuchars Airshow, Sep 9, Leuchars, Fife

Aeroplanes going really, really fast and doing tricks and stuff! What can be wrong with that? Take your own trendy aviators and ‘Top Gun’ quotes…

GLASGOW

What’s On?

The Royal Society Glasgow Science Exhibition, Glasgow Science Centre, Sep 12 - 14, Free, www.royalsoc.ac.uk

Indian Summer,

Merchant City Festival,

Chaos Convention,

BLOCK Architecture Festival, Sep 30 - Oct 7, www.blockarc.co.uk

A week-long architectural festival organised by The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Architecture, Design and the City. Events include exhibitions, walks, talks and tours across the city.

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So, Nevermind summer, it’s on with September…

The Hairth Festival ONE THE FRIENDLIEST FESTIVALS AROUND

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So come on Skinny folks - get your feet out your mouths, stop condemning people for drugs you yourselves probably use, and stop promoting vile Tory bigots.

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Fifteen Years, Two Fingers photo: Blair McNeil

THE ARCHES CELEBRATES IN ITS OWN STYLE

by Calum Ritchie

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Hot Chip, delicious hot or cold

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EDINBURGH LIVE MUSIC Friday 1st September

Saturday 2nd September

Sunday 3rd September

Monday 4th September

Funkspiel, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Open Mic Night, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free

Tuesday 5th September

Wednesday 6th September

Scope, Whistle Binkies, Midnight, Free The Free Booters plus Doc Daneeka and Flying Saucer Show, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4

Thursday 7th September

Friday 8th September

Beth Orton, The Queen’s Hall, CANCELLED, ,

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Saturday 9th September

Sunday 10th September

Dick Dangerous & The Lovebastards and Preston Pfanz and the Seaton Sands, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Rock n’ Roll and surf styled licks, 8pm, £4

Monday 11th September

Namik plus Sleepy Zephyr and Skud Puppets, Bannerman’s Underworld, 9pm, £4 Open Mic Night, Whistle Binkies, 9pm, Free The Boyfriends plus The Down & Outs, Cabaret Voltaire, 7.30pm, £6

Tuesday 12th September

Wednesday 13th September

Thursday 14th September

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The Arches turns 15! Food and Drink Social Issues Shopping Guide Fashion Shoot Free Attractions London Calling? Stars

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16-21 FILM Coming Comedy Laura Linney Reviews The Wicker Man Rediscovered Classic Freshers Cinema

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22-23 AT HOME

Glasgow

24-27 THEATRE 28-31 ARTS

Oran Mor

Andrew McKenzie - Transmission 1 p30

Thursday 21st September

32-33 LGBT 34-35 BOOKS 36-37 COMEDY 38-53 SOUNDS

The Mars Volta Jurassic 5 Sparklehorse Yo La Tengo Singles Kasabian Albums

54-61 BEATS

DJ Shadow Six of the Best Student Clubbing New Releases

38 40-41 42 42 44 45 46

Glasgow Garage Tuesday 26th September The Mars Volta - p38

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