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Girls Already proclaimed by NME as one of the bands ‘set to smash 2010’ Girls are actually a male quartet (centring around the songwriting of Christopher Owens and the DIY production of Chet JR Whit) from California who are wonderfully out of time with their chiming, fragile guitar melodies and 70s West Coast vibe. For evidence check out their debut album, titled simply Album, out now. ■ Captain’s Rest, Glasgow, Tue 13 Oct; Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh; Wed 14 Oct.
Much touted heavy and doomy metal trio from London. ■ Nick Cave The HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740. 7pm. £25. The dark mind behind the Birthday Party and the Bad Seeds releases his latest novel, The Death of Bunny Munro (Canongate) with a night of readings, talk and music at this gig/book launch. ■ Richard Hawley and Smoke Fairies The Queen’s Hall, 87–89 Clerk Street, 668 2019. 7pm. £21.50. See Mon 12. FREE Band Showcase Whistlebinkies, 4–6 South Bridge, 557 5114. 9pm. Call in advance for a gig. ■ White Noise Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. 10pm–3am. £4. The finest up-and-coming Scottish acts perform live with Delta Mainline and Haight Ashbury (13 Oct) and Mitchell Museum and The Scottish Enlightenment (20 Oct). ■ Roses Kings Castles The Caves, Niddry Street South, 557 8989. 11pm. £5. Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek with his other band. Dundee ■ Paolo Nutini Caird Hall, City Square, 01382 434940. 7pm. £22.50. The Paisley pop prodigy pops back to Scotland to show off new material from his recently released second album, Sunny Side Up.
Wednesday 14 Glasgow ■ Devon Sproule ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. 7pm. £10. Over-14s show. Honeyed, candid old style folk-pop from the young Virginia- based artist. ■ Echo & The Bunnymen and Exit Calm Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, 552 4601. 7pm. £21.50. Over-14s show. Well-preserved Liverpudlian legends still plugging their wares on new album The Fountain. ■ Paolo Nutini O2 Academy, 121 Eglinton Street, 08444 772000. 7pm. SOLD OUT. See Tue 13. ■ Roses Kings Castles The Hold
(under Admiral Bar), Waterloo Street, 7pm. £tbc. See Tue 13. ■ Eilen Jewell Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. 7.30pm. £10. Sweet- voiced Bostonite trading in old school country, folk and blues traditions. FREE Becci Wallace, Liam Cairns and Traquair Rio Café, 27 Hyndland Street, 334 9909. 8pm. Local acts at Rio’s Dances on the Sand night. ■ The Brogues Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo Street, 564 8100. 8pm. £tbc. Indie rock. ■ Gypsy Pistoleros Rockers, 14 Midland Street, 221 0726. 8pm. £5. Classic rock. ■ Tom Jones and Florence Rawlings SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0870 040 4000. 8pm. £45–£50. Big show from the Las Vegas styled, perma-tanned Welsh lothario. Expect all the hits from ‘Green, Green Grass of Home’ to ‘What’s New Pussycat’ to the more introspective material from his recent album 24 Hours. FREE Zener Diode Box, 431 Sauchiehall Street, 332 5431. 8pm. Germanic disco rock. The Big Pink and Amazing Baby King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £8. Much-touted new indie-rock duo, named after The Band’s album/recording studio, rock’n’roll fact fans. See preview, page 65. FREE Open Stage The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 352 9996. 8.30pm. Weekly open mic night. FREE Eat Dr Ape and Cats on Ladders Bar Bloc, 117 Bath Street, 574 6066. 9pm. Funk, rock and even a touch of drum & bass to this band, with support from Dylan/Bright Eyes- influenced Londoners. Edinburgh ■ Girls, Swanton Bombs and St Judes Infirmary Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. 7pm. £6. See Tue 13. ■ The Last Lookouts The Ark, 3–7 Waterloo Place, 623 7147. 7.30pm. £tbc. Pop punk. ■ Sing-A-Long-A ABBA Playhouse, 18–22 Greenside Place, 0844 847 1660. 7.30pm. £17. The spirit of the super
Swedes lives on in this musical extravaganza with live singers, on-screen lyrics, fancy dress and a party atmosphere. FREE Norval Barclay The Yard Leith, 2 Bonnington Road Lane, 554 1314. 9pm. Acoustic session from Barclay and guests.
Cumbernauld FREE Acoustic Night Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, 01236 732887. 8pm. Cumbernauld Performers’ Forum presents a fortnightly programme of acoustic music from local musicians. Newcomers are always welcome, both to the audience and the bill. Dunfermline ■ Dean Friedman Carnegie Hall, East Port, 01383 602302. 8pm. £16. The pop troubadour who thanked his lucky stars in the 70s is experiencing a revival.
Glenrothes ■ Fife Electronic Organ Society Concert Glenwood High School, South Parks Road, 01592 264820. 7.15pm. £3–£6 (children free). Diverse music and song featuring guest artiste Dave Smith.
Stirling ■ Crooked Still Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, 01786 274000. 8pm. £12 (£10). Alternative bluegrass five-piece from Boston featuring the unusual combination of vocals, banjo, bass, cello and fiddle.
Thursday 15 Glasgow ■ Frank Turner, Fake Problems and Beans on Toast Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, 339 9784. 7pm. £10. Over-14s show. Solo gig from the Million Dead man, heading away from alt.rock into folkier pastures. ✽✽ Noah & the Whale Oran Mor, 731–735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £12. Folky indie pop from London town, recently returned with their most excellent second album The First Days of Spring.
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