Graeme

Anybody remember The Miscreants(sp?)? I still remember "we will never surrender wur chibs" and that's about 20+ years ago

So, you and me, can we afford to retire then? Mind you, you're half way there already! Ah the Copper Beach, what about The Crescent Hotel?

interesting music promotions present The Zephyrs + Delawair + TBC (unfortunately, due to work committments Staccato Set can no longer play) the tunnels-sunday sept 11th-doors 8pm-entry 5 On their brand new album, titled Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double Bed, The Zephyrs display an organic and elaborate sound making use of natural reverberations, acoustic guitars and mixing influences (pop, country, folk, noise) in an inseparable unity. They have made what is undoubtedly their best record to date, which is also to say its the most accessible and straightforward. The Zephyrs first came to our attention with the sublime Stargazer released on Mogwais Rock Action. The new album closes with a splendid gift that proves that brothers Stuart and David Nicol, together with Marcus MacKay, Eric Lindsay and Charles Clark know how to play their cards: a beautiful instrumental, acoustic and expressive version of Stargazer which earned them a special place in our hearts. A recent live review described them as an under-rated outfit who shun musical trends to plough their own furrow-beautifully rich but gentle country-rock and that Stargazer, really stood out as a slice of melancholy magic which was worth the ticket price alone. www.thezephyrs.com Press release for new album: THE ZEPHYRS-Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double Bed On their brand new album, titled Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double Bed, The Zephyrs display an organic and elaborate sound making use of natural reverberations, acoustic guitars and mixing influences (pop, country, folk, noise) in an inseparable unity. On this Acuarela exclusive they have made what is undoubtedly their best record to date, which is also to say its the most accessible and straightforward. In the world of music reviews there are a number of very useful premises that help us to assess a bands career. In theory, the first album should surprise, signalling interesting ideas and the dignified and respectful use of musical influences alongside the necessary personal touch. In the bands second step, which is an achievement in itself, the use of old ideas (even allowing for the inclusion of a track that was written before the debut album) is acceptable, as is the creative slowdown resulting from the bands unexpected success. The third record is where the reviewer forms a solid opinion: thumbs up if the band has matured coherently regarding artistic creativity; thumbs down if the new music isnt better, or whats worse still, is the same as the previous two. As is the case with music styles, this system can be used with some artists, but is utterly useless when we are faced with a band that, while keeping a low-profile and without any silliness, creates a style of its own, detached from trends, and the comings and goings of egos and fashion blackmail. Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double Bed is the title of The Zephyrs fourth record. Stuart Nicol, guitarist and singer of the Edinburgh-based band, says that it is 100% Zephyrs, the first album in which every step of the process (composition, production, recording and mixing) has the personal stamp of the bands members. While Michael Brennan was responsible for the skilled production of their first three albums - Its Ok Not to Say Anything (Evol, 2000), When the Sky Comes Down It Comes Down on Your Head (Southpaw, 2001) (which earned them the respect of audiences and the music reviewers alike) and A Year to the Day (Acuarela, 2003) - this time it was drummer Marcus MacKays turn to position the microphones and record the music to tape, with the firm intention of making the cones in the speakers vibrate. The result of this everything stays at home attitude is that The Zephyrs are now closer than ever to their audience, with an organic and elaborate music that uses ambient effects as a secondary ingredient. Making use of natural reverberations in place of endless pedals, more acoustic guitars than pedal steel, mixing influences (intimate pop and country, sonic barking and the endless delays of shoegazing) in an inseparable unity, they have made what is undoubtedly their best record to date. It includes the warmth of Dancing Shoes, the mystery of Nyung, the hope of A Friend, the whisper of Ganeesha, the classic touch of Never Be the Same and the growing tension of So Called Beau. It is a solid block of excellent songs that explore the nature of love and the disaster of heartbreak; the emptiness that leads to yet another quest to fill the gap, regardless of past suffering.

Fit like New York? I think I have all the singles which compiled make "Something to believe in"

No hair though...

Even more upsetting!!

But they're NEVER going to play live again!!

Now I'm upset..being outwith your criteria doesn't make me feel good!!

I'd run now if i were you!!!

...or was it Friday?

I didn't know Mike was going out on Saturday.

Well it does include the 55's...............

Wait till we tell you about her rider! Yuk!

Yes you're right, I couldn't remember.

KASULE...Victor Kasule used to play for ?

..and people listened. Why did you leave Hog?

..and she had BIG hands!

Sure that's 5th November min!

Gramps (hills at the back of Kincorth) on fire again probably. It's a seasonal hazard. Kids setting fire to the gorse bushes.

Josephine Foster-Hazel Eyes, I Will Lead You Renaissance folk siren. Please do not burn at stake Usually when someone tells you an artist has a great voice its by way of apology for heinous music. Josephine Foster is a rare exception to this rule-she has a truly wonderful voice and extraordinary songs. Indeed, she sounds not unlike 70s hippy-folk icon Joni Mitchell, but with the sunny Californian vibe replaced by that of plague-ravaged 15th-century England-particularly impressive considering shes from Chicago. The likes of The Sirens Admonition are more spell than song and the sort of thing thatd have you burnt at the stake in less enlightened times, such is their unearthly beauty. May we recommend a similar fate for the first person to describe her as the female Devendra Banhart? See her live at The Tunnels on Tuesday 23rd August

Poor tickets sales?

Can old people come?