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A LOAD OF RUBBISH Re: Upcoming bin strikes OK, so it looks like some on/off strike action from binmen is on the cards and some piles of rubbish in the street. However, we’re had years or
green and eco-messages dished out to us from all corners, so maybe this is a chance for everyone to put their money where their mouth is. Never mind doing the odd bit of bottles, cans and paper recycling, now we might have to get rid of the lot in somewhere other than the bin – unless we want to mistakenly build a barricade of bin bags preventing us from leaving our own homes. Matt Comment posted at List.co.uk
SHOPPING FOR BLOOD Re: Independent Shopping guide I love and support independent shops and cafes and am lucky enough to live amid several in Otago Lane, home of Mixed Up records, Voltaire and Rousseau and Tchai Ovna among others. I would like to point out that these are all currently under threat by a massive development planned for Otago Lane that will likely end in their closure. So really, the true death knell
to the independent retailer
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TRIBUTE TROUBLE Re: Whole Lotta Led I went to see this Led Zeppelin tribute band. Not a bad night out, but they really need a new singer, as their current one is clearly not up to the task. Whole Lotta Led play all the Zep classics you would expect and, despite not having any keyboards, they still battle through epics such as ‘Kashmir’ and ‘No Quarter’, which is brave of them. However, it doesn't quite come off. Maybe they should employ a keyboard player after all. They certainly don’t go for the lookalike angle either, so are
clearly opting for the ‘soundalike’ approach, but the thing is, they don’t because they don’t have any keys. So. Don’t look alike and don’t sound alike. Isn’t that the two pre-requisites to being a tribute band? Canny Lass, Edinburgh Comment posted at List.co.uk
THE LETTER OF THE ISSUE WILL RECEIVE ONE BOTTLE OF THE BLACK GROUSE WHISKY Smoky and Smooth – a marriage of fine peated Scotch malt whiskies and The Famous Grouse
would appear to be money- hungry developers and Glasgow City Council. Plus ca change? Sss opus, Edinburgh Comment posted at List.co.uk SATISFIED CUSTOMER Re: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum I absolutely LOVED this place! I'm not one for museums but this was the best place I've ever been and the highlight of my
recent trip to Scotland! It was amazing and so diverse! There were even Egyptian mummies and reconstructions of extinct species and clothes from various generations. Hours of entertainment and, crazily, it's free! Try getting the tour bus of the city from George Square. It only costs £8 and the ticket lasts two days. Absolutely fantastic value! The Wanderer, Edinburgh Comment posted at List.co.uk
GANGSTER PARADISE Re: The Godfather re-issued This will be amazing. Both Part I and II of this epic saga changed the way I view cinema forever. What a pleasure it will be to see this up on the big screen. Dwwray1 Comment posted at List.co.uk SWEET SURRENDER Re: We like While I would very much like to thank you for drawing my attention to old school sweeties, I am holding you directly responsible for the fact that my girlfriend has been one strawberry lace away from mild delirium since last week. Can we also add flying saucers and apple liquorice to the mix? Mr C Bottle
WESTERN APPROACH Re: Bill Bailey I know that the world revolves around Edinburgh in August, so I was seriously heartened to see Bill Bailey doing not just one but SIX nights in Glasgow. Everyone always spraffs on about the fact the Glasgow contingent don’t come through for the Festival, but actually maybe it’s just because we’d rather see good stuff on our own turf, like Mr Bailey. Take that Edinburgh. A Comedy, Glasgow
Next issue out Wednesday 26 August
Autumn Film Special The mighty Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penelope Cruz lead the way as List Towers brings you the big screen delights set to light up your screens this autumn. Edinburgh Festivals The carnival may be in its final days but The List is still hot on its heels, bringing you the very best of dance, theatre, comedy, opera and much, much more.
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