Hazy Recollections (Sundays at 1pm during Celtic Connections) – O2 ABC
Hazy Recollections events have long been on our radar at Elba and it’s always pleasing to see them return year on year to add some Sunday afternoon respite after the Saturday night before. The first HR of the festival takes place this Sunday and features one of our favourite bands here at Elba, The Hazey Janes.
Tuesday 20th January
The Pictish Trail & Sweet Baboo – The Glasgow Art Club
Sweet Baboo charmed the pants off us when he played at Randolph’s Leap’s album launch in spring last year and we can only imagine with the added parts of The Pictish Trail that this may be akin to some sort of musically brilliant stand-up show. We mean that in the very very best way, I promise.
Thursday 20th January
King Creosote performs ‘From Scotland With Love’ with support from Tiny Ruins – Royal Concert Hall
In a year where our nation dominated headlines and an amazing sense of national pride was evident whether you were a Yes or No voter, one of the most poignant pieces of culture which grabbed the attention was the collaboration between King Creosote and filmmaker Virginia Heath. ‘From Scotland With Love’ is a collection of archive footage was bound together with KC’s trademark stylings to create a snapshot of the history of this bonnie land in which we live. Support comes from the excellent Tiny Ruins.
Thursday 29th January
Konono No.1 + Bombino – O2 ABC
There’s something for everyone in this Congolese collective. Traditional methods fused with distorted electronics and instruments made from old cars, this gig won’t be your run of the mill evening out in Glasgow.
Fri 30th January 2015
L’Homme Tranquille: Francois & The Atlas Mountains feat Sanou Darra and Djiga Boubacar with support from Kid Canaveral – The Arches
Promoters. Put on Francois & The Atlas Mountains in Glasgow and I promise I will continue to come along, bringing a new convert every time. Consistently one of the best and most entertaining live bands you’ll ever see, there is nothing that will keep me away from this gig. Support comes from the ever braw Kid Canaveral.
