Radio Caley

Not only does Glasgow offer amazing venues for artists trying to break onto the music scene, it also offers Radio Caley!

Radio Caley is a student run Radio Station situated in the glorious Glasgow Caledonian University in the Students Association Building.  The station offers a wide variety of shows from Chart to Metal music and there is also programming for international students as well. 

Radio Caley is a great place for up and coming artist to gain confidence in a studio environment and being on air live, as many of the shows feature unsigned artists and bands.  The presenters on Radio Caley are all outgoing professional and capable of delivering awesome entertainment to anyone who is listening. 

I recently did an acoustic slot with Connor Gillies on his show, i played current chart acoustic songs to fit in with his "Club Classics Show" I was astonished at the amount of positive feedback we both  received from listeners.

I would definitely recommend Radio Caley for up and coming artists wishing to get more experience in the music industry.

T in the Park.....

Once again it is that time of the year, the final batch of T in the Park tickets went on sale today.  The tickets sold out in less than an hour, which is amazing although not surprising as it just gets better and better; a massive 85,000 music lovers have now purchased their tickets for the festival fun in July 2011.

T in the Park has expanded on a massive scale since its first festival in Strathclyde Park in Motherwell in 1994 when only 17,000 fans attended.  Now with international acts and 85,000 fans it has become somewhat the pride of Scotland and the summer desire of every young adult.  The festival-which is now held in Balado Airfields in Kinross-is guaranteed to be an amazing three days.

T in the Park and an outrageous clubbing holiday has been on my agenda for the last three summer seasons!  T in the Park 2009 featured some absolutely amazing artists and I unexpectedly came home with a sun tan! T in the Park 2010 I came home covered in mud from top to toe, but had a ball none the less.  The chilled out, laid-back atmosphere and genuinely great spirit of the Scottish people makes the festival a brilliant place to be.  My all time favourite moment of T in the Park was in 2009...the sun had just set it was roasting hot and the The Killers walked on the stage and played this beasting tune...

The brilliant music scene in Scotland and in particular Glasgow has helped to keep T in the Park a constant success.  With 200 artists performing on 11 stages over 3 days, showcasing the biggest bands, sick Dj's and awesome breakthrough artists there is something for everyone.  For anyone having a stay-cation this summer I would definitely recommend T in the Park, I have complete faith in the festival and I think with the 2011 line-up its set to be a cracking year.

 

Paolo Nutini....Marry me?

Paolo Nutini is an absolutely outstanding musician to come out of the Glasgow music scene.  He is a singer songwriter from Paisley and I am in love with him!  Paolo is home-grown and can often be spotted around Glasgow's club scene or just standing in Central Station waiting on his train like a true Glaswegian.

The 24year old released his first album "These Streets" in 2006 when he was just 19.  This album reached number 3 in the UK album chart.  Paolo's flair for song writing shines through the whole album with some real touching lyrics, merged beautifully with some more playful upbeat tunes.  Awesome album! 

Paolo then released his second album in 2009 "Sunny Side up" which reached number 1 in the UK album chard and produced four singles!  Again being a lover of the man himself and his talent, this album and its contents frequent my playlist all the time!

 

Paolo Nutini made his breakthrough in his hometown of Paisley, when David Sneddon the 2002 winner of Fame Academy was late for a gig in their hometown of Paisley. Paolo was given the chance to go on stage and keep the crowd entertained till David Sneddon arrived. And the people in Glasgow fell in love.

Since his days of supporting bands and doing menial jobs in the music industry Paolo has come a great way and I think he still has so much more to give. 

Paolo being a true Glaswegian has played at T in the Park several times and has been a main stage artist the last two years.  I have watched him both years on the main stage and his passion for music keeps the crowd thoroughly entertained.

Here is a video of Paolo during the 2010 festival where he jumped onto the stage with a can of lager.

True Glasgow Lad!



02 ABC...yes please!

Glasgow has a vast number of venues for gigs, but it's amazing how every single one creates a different atmosphere and a different vibe! 

Glasgow has an amazing music scene and i think a lot of it is down to the sweet venues tucked away in every corner of the city.  The different types of venues all cater to different genres of music and this is key for artists who are trying to break into the music biz! 

Oran Mor which is situated in the heart of the West End is the most intimate space ever!  It's a perfect venue for an acoustic set as the atmosphere is amazing in the tiny space.  Don't get me wrong though, Alphabeat weren't too shabby when I watched them a few years back in Oran Mor (yes i know mega cheesy!)

In all honesty though, I was a King Tuts girl at heart until  this week.  I was "working" at the Tinie Tempah gig in the 02 ABC Glasgow, it was a sell out gig and i was absolutely blown away!  It was the first time ever I had been to a gig there and although I'm not Tinie's biggest fan the guy done an amazing show which kept the crowd buzzing all night.

Doubling up as a club as well as an awsome gig venue it really is somewhere worth checking out! 

http://www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk/