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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Some of the world's best bands play Scotland in June: Here's our pick
But can we point you in the direction of this Glasgow gig by our favourite Fifer Jacob Alon? The singer-songwriter has often been called Scotland's next big thing (we said it ourselves in The Herald Magazine back in January), a debut album, the sublime In Limerence, out May 30, is the next step on the journey. Alon's delicate vocals and searingly honest lyrics have drawn comparisons to Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley. Heady company, but Alon doesn't sound out of place. This will probably be one of the quieter gigs this month, but it will possibly resonate the longest. Iggy Pop 02 Academy, Glasgow, June 3 Iggy Pop (Image: PA) Maybe the drugs do work. Or maybe he's indestructible. So many of his contemporaries are no longer with us, but Jim Osterberg's still around, still singing Lust for Life and The Passenger and showing off his aged torso as he reaches the fag end of his seventies. It really is quite something. Still a street-walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm, in other words. Spectacular Shostakovich: Royal Scottish National Orchestra Usher Hall, June 6; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, June 7 Marking the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich's death, the RSNO performs his epic 11th Symphony, inspired by the Russian Revolution of 1905. Thomas Sondergard conducts and cellist Daniel Muller-Schott is the soloist. Pulp OVO Hydro, Glasgow, June 7 Getting the jump on Oasis, Britpop's finest (well, it's them or Suede) mark their first album - entitled More - in 24 years with another round of live gigs. Last seen in these parts ushering in 2024 at Edinburgh's Hogmanay, the band have had a new lease of life whilst mourning the loss of bass player Steve Mackey. Will the new album live up to its predecessors? That remains to be seen (the precursor single, Spike Island, is OK but maybe not much more). Still, any excuse to sing along to Do You Remember the First Time and Babies is always to be welcomed. Abbie Gordon The Poetry Club, Glasgow, June 19 New blood. Abbie Gordon is a teenage singer-songwriter from Irvine who was named Young Live Artist of the Year in December after headlining King Tut's. The future starts here. And while you're at it, maybe check out Theo Bleak (Canvas, Dundee, June 20), another fresh singer-songwriter with an ear for a tune. Diana Ross OVO Hydro, Glasgow, June 25 Diana Ross (Image: Newsquest) Yes, that Diana Ross. Now in the foothills of her ninth decade on the planet, Ross has a back catalogue that stretches back to her Motown pomp in The Supremes, and takes in her imperious disco era working with Chic's Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, her Bee Gees-fuelled Chain Reaction chart ascendancy and even collaborating with the name producer of the moment, Jack Antonoff, on 2021 album Thank You. Not sure she'll have any time for deep cuts. The question is, which of her 100 plus singles will she leave out? Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Mono, Glasgow, June 25 The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band (Image: free) In the mood for some country blues? This might be the gig for you. Big voice, big beard and guitar picking. The good Reverend, who hails from Indiana, leads a trio including his wife Washboard Breezy (on washboard, you might not be surprised to hear) and Jacob Powell on percussion. Can't deny, they make a noise. Lana Del Rey Hampden Park, Glasgow, June 26 Lana Del Rey (Image: free) Gone are the days Lana used to hang out in Glasgow's south side, but she is back in the city for this arena gig towards the end of the month. Del Rey's shtick - established as early as her first single Video Games - is the society girl with an eye for bad boys, as played out in a Mogadon haze. On paper that doesn't sound like a recipe for filling arenas but it's turned out to be surprisingly moreish. Del Rey is currently the 25th most streamed artist in the world. Hopefully she will turn up on time this evening and not risk getting the power turned off as happened to her at Glastonbury in 2023. Simple Minds Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, June 27 Part of this year's Summer Sessions programme (preceded by the Sex Pistols and Sting on June 21 and June 25 respectively), Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill return for a hometown gig. We can argue over their back catalogue (my cut-off point is 1982; given the commercial success of what was to follow clearly few agree), but the truth is they remain a formidable live act. As frontman, Kerr both looks his age and acts like he's still in his twenties. It's quite the combination. Macy Gray Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, June 27 Macy Gray (Image: Newsquest) Want to feel old? It's now been 26 years - yes, 26 - since Macy Gray's breakthrough single, I Try, which introduced us to the gorgeous rasp of her voice. It remains her best known song, but she has never stopped making records. Quick question. Is her cover of Radiohead's Creep better than Billie Eilish's? Discuss. Kid Creole and the Coconuts Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, June 28; Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, June 29 To be honest, there is a corner of my head where it's always 1982. The year I left home, the year I started fending for myself, the year I fell in love. Kid Creole and the Coconuts were part of that year's soundtrack, a heady mix of disco, Latin rhythms and New Pop, amped up by August Darnell's larger-than-life ego and Zoot suits, and gilded by the Coconuts themselves, all backcombed blonde attitude and harmonies. It was pop panto back then, probably more so now, but, admit it, you're humming 'Ona-Ona-Onamatopea' even as you read this. (Who cares if that's not the real lyric? It's a better one.) Lucy Dacus Usher Hall, Edinburgh, June 30; Barrowland Ballroom, July 1 Fresh from her time as a member of Boygenius and being namechecked by Taylor Swift in her song The Tortured Poets Department, the American singer-songwriter is touring in support of her latest album Forever is a Feeling. It contains a track called Limerence, by the way, which takes us back to Jacob Alon and where we came in.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dannii Minogue makes a surprise appearance to announce guest headliner Jade as the former Little Mix singer commands attention in a Diana Ross inspired cow-print outfit
made a surprise appearance to announce guest headliner Jade as she headlined at Mighty Hoopla on Saturday evening. The former Little Mix singer commanded attention in a Diana Ross inspired cow-print outfit as she took to the stage for an incredible performance. The Australian singer, 53, who is the sister of Kylie Minogue, showed her support for the IT Girl hitmaker, 32, as she introduced her solo set. Taking to the stage in London's Brockwell Park Gardens, Dannii looked incredible as she graced the audience in a chic white blazer and matching high-waisted trousers. For her special appearance, she layered her jacket over a white lace bodysuit and styled her highlighted tresses into loose curls. She opted for a full glam makeup for the evening as she sported a bright red lip and a bronze smoky eye look. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Ahead of her emergence, Dannii took to her social media to shared that she had never been to the festival before. Taking to her Instagram Stories, she said: 'I've heard a lot about Mighty Hoopla and I've never been here until now. 'Today is the day and so I might just go check it out okay ciao.' The video then panned to Dannii walking out on stage before blowing kisses to a very excited-sounding crowd. After being introduced, Dannii quipped: 'Okay I know who you are here for. She was in one of the biggest girl pop groups ever, give it up for Jade.' Bounding on one leg to get the crowds excited, Dannii ran off stage to make way for the guest headliner. Taking to the stage, Jade wowed her devoted fans as she channeled her inner Diana Ross and a wore a black and white cow-print jump suit. She paired her flared one-piece, complete with tassel sleeves, with a matching cowboy hat and a silk red scarf. Her country-inspired look was completed with a low-hanging white belt and platform heels. Jade's outfit looked almost identical to one worn by Dianna in 1969 for an episode of NBC's G.I.T. (Getting It Together) on Broadway. The main difference between the two saw Diana sport a gold scarf and wore leather gloves instead of an off-the-shoulder one-piece. The show was also known as Diana Ross and The Supremes and The Temptations on Broadway as was produced by Motown Productions and saw the two groups performing primarily to Broadway showtunes. Last weekend Jade dropped a major hint about a Little Mix reunion as she performed her 'first ever solo show' at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool. During her set on the New Music Stage, Jade hinted that there will be a future reunion for the girl band as she changed the lyrics to one of their songs. The hitmaker belted out Little Mix's 2018 hit Wasabi and as she sang the famous line, 'I bet they gonna break up', Jade confirmed that the band are only on 'hiatus'. She shouted: 'It's a hiatus!' Elsewhere in the show, Jade performed an incredible medley of Little Mix songs including Shout Out To My Ex , Sweet Melody, Woman Like Me and Touch. She went on to gush over the cheering crowd that she is 'grateful' for the band and admitted she 'wouldn't be here' without them. The Angel Of My Dreams singer said: 'Guys do you remember I was in a girl band, oh gosh you're still going, I just want to say I love the Little Mix girls with all my heart. 'I'm so so grateful to the girls. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today on my own. So shout out Little Mix!' Before discussing her former band, Jade kicked off her show by revealing she wanted it to be 'extra special' as it was her first solo gig. She told the crowd: 'Liverpool how we feeling tonight, guys I forgot what this feels like its been so long. 'This is my first ever solo show. I promise I wouldn't want to be anywhere else or with anyone else tonight, wow this is incredible. 'OK because it is my first show I want it to be extra special and a night I'll never forget'.
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton Motown tribute to support St. Matt's housing project
A Motown tribute is coming to a Hamilton performing arts centre next week. On Thursday, May 29, Motown Mania will bring performances of hits by stars such as Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations and the Jackson 5 to the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Mohawk College. The Holk Family event's proceeds will go to non-profit St. Matt's, formerly St. Matthew's House, and the 412 Barton Project. In the fall, the 412 Barton Project will shelter 15 homeless or low-income seniors in Hamilton and provide wraparound services. Priority will be given to women, people with disabilities and members of the BIPOC community. The event starts at 7 p.m. at 135 Fennell Ave. W., Hamilton . Tickets range from $45 to $55. To buy, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Diana Ross slashes ticket prices for only Scottish date
The I'm Coming Out singer announced a "surprise seat ticket offer" for her Glasgow OVO Hydro show on June 25 this year. An email sent out to fans said: "From now until 10am, Monday 19 May you can see Diana Ross - Live in Concert for just £40 + fees!" The message goes on to explain that if you participate, you will be randomly assigned a seat anywhere in the venue. READ MORE: What Glasgow gave Diana Ross when US singer dazzled city in the 70s Diana Ross slashes ticket prices for only Scottish date (Image: Sourced) They explained: "You pay for a ticket, and you'll get a great seat anywhere in the venue from front to back - all you need to do is sit back, sing along, and enjoy the show." Diana last played in Glasgow at the Hydro in June 2022. READ MORE: Diana Ross to perform show at Glasgow OVO Hydro The American legendary singer is known as the 'Queen of Motown' and shot to fame as the lead singer of the group the Supremes. One fan couldn't believe the offer: "Diana Ross for only £40?! What a steal! "She might sing I'm Coming Up, but I'll be SNAPPING up that bargain."
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Jon Batiste announces Big Money Tour with promise of fresh sounds, improvisation and connection
Jon Batiste is hitting the road again. The Grammy and Oscar winner is launching his second headlining tour, promising fresh sounds for his forthcoming album and material from his latest project, 'Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1).' Batiste announced Thursday that his Big Money Tour: Jon Batiste Plays America will begin Aug. 27 in Kansas City. He'll groove through more than 30 venues across the U.S. in cities like Detroit, Austin, Texas, Nashville, a co-bill with Diana Ross in St. Louis and Philadelphia, before closing in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 31. For the first time, Batiste will grace the stages of the Encore Theater in Las Vegas and the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. He hopes the tour will offer attendees a deeper connection to him as an artist for the tour, a nod to his ninth studio album. 'Every show is both an origin story and a manifesto,' said Batiste, a seven-time Grammy winner who won an Oscar for his work on 'Soul' in 2020. The tour comes on the heels of performing the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl and 'Beethoven Blues,' which reimagined the famed German pianist's work and debuted No. 1 on Billboard's classical albums chart. Batiste, a Louisiana native, is known for his signature rich blend of R&B, hip-hop, swing, jazz and pop. He's also the former bandleader for the 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' The multitalented musician will wrap up his intimate Maestro Tour shows on Monday in Los Angeles. He expects to be joined on the road by his wife, Suleika Jaouad, who is currently facing cancer for the third time and recently released a new book, 'The Book of Alchemy.' Batiste believes his unreleased music can still forge a connection, even with those hearing it for the first time. 'I try to tell the most up-to-date origin story through the set,' he said. 'If you come to the show and you don't know any of the music, or you don't know anybody on stage and it's your first time seeing me perform or seen me on television, you'll leave and feel like you know the songs. You'll connect with the artist, the human being and the movement. It's almost like you're going to see a play.' Batiste said the tour will mark the beginning of his 'next era' of music. He views the live performances as an opportunity to introduce new material to audiences, allowing the songs to evolve through connection before ultimately recording them for his forthcoming album. Tickets will be available through artist presales beginning Friday. 'It's about getting the music to a point where you and your community and everybody is acquainted with the sound and feeling of it,' he said. 'You've explored every aspect of it. You've arranged and rearranged, then go record and share it, versus the opposite, which is most often the case. It's fresh and brand new. Then you go on tour, and you start discovering things in the music on stage you didn't even know were there in the studio.' Along with introducing fresh sounds, Batiste said he'll incorporate some improvisation. 'I'm always going to find a space in the show where there's improv,' he said. 'That's at the heart of what I'm all about in trying to represent the cultural music that I come from. I really take a responsibility to push forward. This is about bringing people together, channeling the moment and communal expression.'
