Whats on This Weekend 12th Jan

If you have a bit of the January Blues, look no further. Get down to The Bungalow tonight and catch a hold of Hugh Reed and the Velvet Underpants. Hugh Reed and the Velvet Underpants have recently reformed after a momentary hiatus whilst Hugh worked in China. Since his return to Glasgow, the band have been busy recording new material and hitting the live scene supporting The Alabama 3, Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 as well as selling out their own shows throughout the central belt of Scotland.

Hugh Reed and the Velvet Underpants have a long musical career having toured and supported bands such as The Fall, Half Man Half Biscuit, Mogwai, Simple Minds and Belle and Sebastian as well as many others.

Following local TV appearances, The Velvet Underpants were invited by Deborah Harry of the band ‘Blondie’ to support her on 11 dates throughout Britain. This culminated in Hugh and Debs doing a live duet of Waiting for the Man, where rare footage recently surfaced on YouTube. It wasn’t just a rumour that Deborah also faxed Lou Reed to tell him about Hugh.

Hugh describes himself as ‘multi talentless’ and was auditioned and chosen for a cameo role in the coolest film of the nineties, Trainspotting – More recently he acted in the Jackie Chan movie ’12 Zodiacs’ as a butler and has also appeared many times on CCTV – Chinese TV in many acting roles.

Hugh Reed and the Velvet Underpants have toured extensively and throughout the UK, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, and Ireland. Tonight, they’re back for another January show full of fun and laughter! Supported by Combat Rock – The ultimate Clash tribute and MrDb. Tickets on the door from 7pm.

The Bobby Deans Big Band are playing their first gig of the year tomorrow. Doors are 1pm and its is free entry. 

SKA and 2 Tone band 2 HOT are playing tomorrow night. Tickets on the door from 7pm. 

The very popular Bungalow Jam Open Stage is starting back on Tuesday. The Jam House Band will be there to entertain and help any performers that would like a bit of backing. All backline and drumkit provided just bring your instruments. It is all free and starts at 7pm. 

Dripp Promotions have a night of music for you on Wednesday. On stage will be Anti-System plus special guests. Tickets on the door from 7pm. 

The Bungalow are excited to welcome Low-Level Monk, Object Ash & Nat Cartier to the stage for Introducing Night on Thursday. Tickets £5/3 student. Doors are 7pm.

The Distance are at The Old Swan tonight from 8pm. A member of The Signs posted. “We are really looking forward to our next gig at The Old Swan in Paisley Saturday. A cracking wee venue with a great crowd who always make us feel welcome. Its free entry and starts about 4pm so mon oot and mon doon” DJ John Price will be spinning some tunes after the band finishes.

The Northern Soul Club starts at 4pm on Sunday and on the decks are Maria McColl and John Price. Gerry Kirk will be playing from 4pm on Monday and Duncan McLellan will be in his regular slot on Wednesday from 4pm. Lee James will be singing ‘Songs from the Decades’ and keeping you entertained with his jokes and stories on Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm both days. 

The Cave have 3 Minute Heroes in tomorrow from 5pm and on Sunday Nightfly will start at 6pm.

The Keg has solo artist Brian Kelly on tonight from 9pm and tomorrow night at the same time Northern Holiday will be on stage supported by Mars Rivera.  Thursday’s Keg Session continues at 9pm showcasing local original talent. 

The 79’s are playing at Kennedy’s on Sunday from 3pm and also on Sunday across at The Inn on the corner, North to Abilene will be kicking off at 4.30pm.