Over the years I have been fortunate to have caught many fantastic shows in the fabulous little school nativity play-esque Nice N Sleazy basement, ranging from the pessimistically engulfed Elvis Perkins to the stomping breakthrough of minimalist mohawk James Blake.
Tonight is a slightly different setting altogether, while there are bands, folk have gathered for the launch of The Glasgow Story; the new series which is available to purchase through Amazon as of tonight.
In a couple of hours we will have the exclusive first showing of the series.
In attendance tonight we have actors from the show, musicians, and of course lots of family and friends.
It almost feels like I’m at a Glasgow Oscars of sorts; just replace the fine mulled wine with two quid Kronenbourg, oh and Russell Brand with local heart throb Jon Degnan.
On first tonight is DJ Ryuken, showcasing a plethora of mashed beats and cheeky noise.
Some of the mixes are a little sketchy, but, when he gets it right, it’s damn right tasty.
As the room starts to pack up, Ryuken picks up his game, dropping some fantastic minimal beats into a splendid selection of house delights.
Up next are The Swinging Mables, and after a slow start the boys eventually leave some noise worth remembering.
You can’t help but feel tonight the music is merely a backdrop to proceedings; the majority of the crowd are here to see themselves or loved ones in The Glasgow Story screening.
However, that does not detract from a tight set from the Mables, who shine most vibrantly showcasing new currently unreleased material, apparently written by the bassist who is a sterling addition to the band with his fantastic lo-fi buzz saw trembling.
After a quick dash for another tinnie, it is time for the first ever screening of The Glasgow Story.
A local sitcom comedy based around a group of young lads in the twilight of school life.
Some of the acting is a little amateurish, but there is a real charm to be found in the innocence and nostalgia located within some of the local landmarks such as Kelvingrove Park and of course Suckyhaw’ Street.
Special mention goes out to Andrew Bulloch, Jon Degnan and Caitlin MacColl who particularly excel, there is a very special bond in this young talented cast and the show is well worth checking out if you are into a bit of cheeky Glasgow banter.
By the time the projector is rolled up and headliners The Dirty Blonde take to the stage to close with some straight up nasty rock n’ roll, the room empties a fair bit.
There are moments within the set that enthral and thrill, but unfortunately, the majority of tracks fall on deaf ears.
Some of the songs blend into each other like clutter and filler, which is a shame, because scraping the fat off the bones there are some smashing wee gems in this set.
Namely ‘Doing My Head In’, which is drenched in a delicious helping of punk rock swagger.
There we have it then, the concept of mixing screenings, live DJs and musical acts has strangely been pulled off to an effective extent tonight.
Words: Chris Kelman
Photos: Jayjay Robertson
i went there and it didnt empty it was good night
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Hell I think everyone should go ahead and like The Glasgow Story on Facebook right now!!!
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