Been at a few recently . ..
Starless, supported by Xan Tyler. Brilliant It was an album launch gig for Starless, the project of ex Friends Again and Love & Money keyboard player Paul McGeechan. His list of guest vocalists is like a who's who of Scottish music. Well worth checking out.
Next up was Briana Corrigan, with the ex Beautiful South vocalist being in great form. Such a distinctive voice and a great live performer.
The following night I went to see Rob Wheeler supported by Katee Kross. I've seen Katee many times and at just 25, she is about to release her 5th album. If you like country Americana, you will love Katee. Rob Wheeler was new to me but I will go back to see him in a heartbeat.
That covered April. I'm cutting down.
So far in May I have seen...
David Starr and Erik Stucky. Starr is one of my absolute favourite artists and should be a household name. Such a beautiful voice, and when you can boast John Oates of Hall and Oates as one of your band members and album producers, you know you have quality.
On Wednesday I popped through to Kilbarchan to see the Oregon based trio The Hackles. Brilliant three part harmonies and very engaging songs.
Saving the best for last, I was in St Luke's last night for the album launch by Paisley's Jill Jackson.
The Curse of the Damned is a brilliant album (number 1 in the charts, 2 places above Beyonce).
Backed by a 7 piece band and with moothie maestro Fraser Speirs guesting on two numbers, it was a surefire contender for gig of the year.