anyway. come back with a poppier slant on their towering-walI-of-indie approach. See review for Feline.

I t e Comfy Chair, Outback and Afterglow Cavern Bar. Strathclyde University Student Union. John Street. 552 I895. 9pm. Free. Students and guests.

I The Vagabonds Kilkenny's. John Street. 552 3505. 9pm. Free.

Edinburgh

I Roachford Assembly Rooms. George Street. 220 4348. 7pm. £I0.50. Roachford brings his curious but compelling mix of soul and rock to bear in Edinburgh. Listen out for his new single ‘How Could I tlnsecurity)’.

I the Audience, Annie Christian and tantrum La Belle Angele. Hastie’s Close. Cowgate. 225 2774. 8pm. £5 in advance from Ripping Records. The Audience are Francoise Hardy meets Heaven I7. Annie Christian are Suede crossbred with Bowie and Prince while Tantrum are St Etienne with an Fast Coast slant and samples.

I Planetboom The Attic. Dyer‘s Close. Cowgate. 225 8382. 8pm. £3. Local four- piece who formed in June of last year.

I Cathy Rae's Singers Night Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street. 221 I288. See Wed Il.

THURSDAY 19 Glasgow I Meredith Brooks ()ld Fruitmarket. Albion Street. 287 55] I. 7.30pm. £10 plus hooking fee. ()ne of several post- Alanis success stories. It looks like ballsy female-generated AOR is never going to go out of favour. but how long can Brooks surviving without actually writing an ' proper tunes'.’ See feature. I Six 8y even and Formula One (the) King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. St Vincent Street. 22l 527‘). 8.30pm. £4. See singles for Six By Seven. a moody new band much touted by the music ress. I Fineline, Peri and Crac down Nice 'n‘ Sleazy. Sauchiehall Street. 333 9637. 9pm. I Solomon Flynn Strawberry Fields. ()swald Street. 22l 591 l. 9pm. £3. I Ripcord, Mystery Machine and Montana Cavern Bar. Strathclyde University Student Union. John Street. 552 I895. 9pm. Free. Students and guests. I The Eddie Felson trio The State Bar. Holland Street. 332 2I5‘). 9.30pm. Free. Acoustic country. I Wasters. Lincoln and Red Apple The Vale. l)undas Street. 332 4928. 9pm. £3. I Live Music MacSorley's. Jamaica Street. 572 0W9. 9pm. Free.

Edinburgh I Kulu's Tigers Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street. 221 I288. See Thu l2.

Stirling

I the Swiss Family Orbison. the Starlets and Why Bradley The Fubar. Maxwell Place. ()I786 443 24 I. 8.30pm. £3. Perfect harmonies and acoustically- dr'iven soul from es-l)anny Wilson member Kit Clark‘s new band; unashamed pop from The Starlets who have previously supported Kenickie and melodic charm from Why Bradley.

.' ‘. Ia. Soul ’n‘ roll. with Roachford at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms, Wed 18

jazz

listings

Dates listed below are for one-off and ticketed shows: see separate section for free residencies. Gigs are listed by date, then by city. Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least ten days before ublication. Jazz listings compile by Kenny Mathteson.

Kulu's Jazz Joint has returned to Henry's Cellar Bar for more late night free style beats seven nights a week

FRIDAY 6 Glasgow

I Glasgow Jazz Record Club Unitarian Church Centre. 72 Berkeley Street. 22l

3 l 54. Membership details from Ernie Speirs. I4 Glendee Road. Renfrew. PA4 ()AD. 886 294‘). 7.30pm. Records and discussion.

Edinburgh

I El Cometa All-Stars Kulu‘s Jan. Joint. Henry's Cellar Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 22l I288. l()pm-—3am. £5 (£3). It's all change at Henry‘s as Ktrlu returns to his original venue following a spell at The Honeycomb. but the philosophy of mixing jazz with contemporary dance grooves and live musicians with l)Js will continue. Tonight's band features the Latin-jazz creations of the Edinburgh- based All-Stars. who won a big following at the Lizzard Lounge last year.

I Midnight Blue Cafe Graffiti. Fast London Street (Mansfield Church). 557 8003. l0.30pm—2am. band on-stage around I I.30pm. All tickets on door. £5 (£4). Solid 60s soul-jazz grooves from singer Soubie Coleman and her band.

SATURDAY 7 Glasgow I Fat Sam’s Band Paisley Arts Centre. New Street. 887 mm. 7.30pm. £8 (£4). The popular swing and jump-jive exponents are regular visitors here.

Edinburgh

I Lizzard Lounge Cafe Graffiti. East London Street (Mansfield Church). 557 8003. Club starts 9.30pm. band on-stage midnight. £6 (£5). Yush Recordings Night. celebrating the release of their second EP with Mello. Blacka‘nized. Nicola King and DJ EIi‘?Wtiii! The Lounge celebrates its first birthday with a gala event on 7 March. This will be very popular. and tickets are on sale in advance from Underground Solu‘shn (226 2242). Fopp (220 0l33). Professor

jazz MUSIG

Henry's Cellar Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 22l I288. I0pm~3anr £3 (£2). Billed as the ()8 Preview. Altered Beats nest phase ol'ja/x meets drum 'n' bass experiment features Paul Harrison on keyboards and programtriing Rrian Shells on bass. with DJ Ricky Rufftone.

Glasgow

I Tim Barella Big Band l‘ouduets Wine

Bar. & Renfield Street.. 8.30pm. Free.

1 Rare appearance by nucleus of former

I Jabba Kulu's Jazz. Joint. Henry 's BBC Radio (Ircltestra,

Cellar Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 22l I288. ,

I0pm—3am. £3. Ten-piece band with a i Edlflblfl‘gh

Plastic (oz: 7I68). or Yo Yo (oz: 735:). Anything left will be sold on the door. but don’t count on it.

I Swirler Kulu's .la/J. Joint. Henry's Cellar Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 22l I288. l0pm—3am. £5 (£3). Kevin MacKen/ie‘s powerful jazz-funk outfit till the Saturday night residence this month. featuring the guitarist with the Bancroft twins. pianist Dave Milligan. and bassist John Spiers.

SUNDAY 8

Edinburgh

progressive approach to tan-hip hop I Beat Route Kulu's .laz/ Joint. Henry‘s~ fusion. . (‘ellar Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 22l I288.

a |0pm ~3am. £3 (£2). l).| lili"\\'unl takes 9 over to do a workshop. Edinburgh

I Altered Beats Kulu‘s Jan. Joint. Continued over page

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