Tonight music fans flock to Bloc to witness a hefty line-up comprising of a variety of fresh Scottish talent.
LAID is organised by the creators of popular monthly gig night MILK, with this in mind and along with a quirky promotional campaign it’s no wonder that groups of people are already traversing through the doors to be part of a night fuelled with home grown music.
The Dirty Demographic warm up onlookers with upbeat tunes infused with pop disco riffs and vocal melodies.
As they progress through their setlist it’s apparent that pianist and vocalist Angus steals the show injecting the audience with his animated performance and musical enthusiasm.
The Seventeenth Century belt out a charming selection of folky tracks tastefully embellished with sounds from the violin and cornet.
The choice of instrumentation along with a strong lead vocal intertwined with soft harmonies enable songs such as ‘Young Francis’ to capture and maintain a distinct vintage Scottish feel.
Bwani Junction soon take to the floor and instantly rock up the atmosphere in the venue to celebrate the launch of debut album, Fully Cooked.
A colourful mess of clean guitars combined with catchy yet intricate riffs encourages dancing from a few lively individuals.
There is no denying that each band member emits sheer musical passion during their performance and their contagious energy is thoroughly enjoyed by the show goers.
All the Queens Bovine complete the line-up, Richard Gellately creates a range of unique dance sounds appreciated by most music lovers, particularly fans of techno and dubstep.
The bar becomes immersed in loud, concurrent beats that beckon more vivacious bodies to the dance floor.
The amount of high spirited folks still present by the end of the night signify that LAID has lived up to the expectations of its attendees both music fans and others who simply craved a good night out in the city!
Words: Rachel Cunningham
Photos: Emily Wylde
