Glasgow Summer Sessions | Paolo Nutini 29/08/15

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Last Saturday saw a sold out crowd pack into Bellahouston Park to be serenaded by Paolo Nutini for the first day of Glasgow Summer Sessions, this was a sort of homecoming gig for him and 35,000 fans we're raring to go. The rain might have started to fall as his set began but it didn't dampen anyone's spirits, the rain soon died off and what was left was a captivated crowd basking in the full moon swooning over Paolo Nutini. Paolo and this band the vipers played lots of songs from his latest album, Caustic Love, which translated well live, he also reworked some of his most loved older songs like Jenny Don't Be Hasty and New Shoes giving them a rockier sound. So full of charm and charisma complete with his soulful voice the crowd we're eating out of the pals of his hand throughout the entire gig but what was undoubtedly the highlight of the night was Paolo's rendition of Stand By Me, the whole crowd seemed to fall in love with him right there and then - if they weren't already. Paolo Nutini is one of those artists who just blow you away when performing live and is well worth seeing, that man, that face, that voice Paolo Nutini really does have it all.

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Taylor Swift 1989 Tour | The Hydro | 23/06/15

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday night in Glasgow saw 12'000 eager and excited people cramming into the SSE Hydro for Taylor Swifts sold out performance of her 1989 tour. The merchandise stand queues where almost out the door as everyone wanted to get their hands on a souvenir of what would be an incredible night. Lots of homemade signs (even some with lights), costumes and excited fans decorated the hydro for top to bottom, everyone even got a light up wrist band that changed colour and lit up the the music. The lights went down right on time and the show began with Taylor and her dancers performing Welcome To New York and with that saw the start of a two hour spectacle. Taylor looked flawless through out, her costumes were gorgeous and she walked the runway like a Victoria's Secrets model. 'I happen to love Scottish people' Taylor told the crowd as she went on to say how her dad had sent an email telling her to tell the Scottish crowd that most of their family was Scottish. 

The setlist was mainly made up of Taylor's recent and bloody brilliant hit album 1989, with a few older favourites thrown in. I loved that when she played 'I Knew You Were Trouble' and 'We Are Never Getting Back Together' they had a rocker sound. There was a really gorgeous moment when Taylor did a mash up of Enchanted and Wildest Dreams on the piano and Clean was another stand it moment for me. The pop breakup/love ballad Blank Space had me singing and dancing along as did the last song of the night Shake It Off, in fact I was on my feet all night singing and dancing my heart out. 

Between songs, costume changes and stage resetting video clips played of some of Taylor's famous friends (Cara Delevigne, Lena Dunham and Selena Gomez to name a few) talking about her, her album, female friendship and empowerment. Taylor's chats between song were along the same lines mostly about friendships, empowerment, love and heartbreak but instead of sounding like a preacher she does it with such humour and honesty. 

Taylor brought glitz, glamour and a lot of pop to Glasgow and the crowd loved every minuet of it. I cannot explain just how fun, inspiring and utterly brilliant the night was. While the crowd screamed, cheered and clapped along at times Taylor looked genuinely overwhelmed. If your going to see the 1989 world tour your in for a treat I guarantee you'll leave a bigger fan than when you went in. It's easy to see why Taylor Swift is the hottest thing in the music industry right now and she's a great role model for young people all over the world. Props to Taylor, her amazing dancers and backing singers for putting on a pop show extravaganza! 

Ps) can I be part of your girl-gang Taylor?

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Twin Atlantic | The SSE Hydro | 09/05/15

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Last weekend was undoubtedly Twin Atlantics biggest gig to date which saw them play The SSE Hydro in Glasgow. As the lights came down Bohemian Rhapsody played out and the crowd sung back word for word. When Twin took to the stage the crowd erupted, the boys were home and Glasgow was so, so happy to have them!

They started their set with Make A Beast Of Myself as Sam belted out 'it's great to be home' and the entire set was packed full of hits old and new. You could tell the band were incredibly happy and the crowd was witnessing a very special thing a group of hometown lads living their dream playing Scotland's biggest venue. The energy didn't dip once during the entire set even on the slower ballad songs the hydro was lit up with phone lights and the crowd still singing along. During I Am An Animal Sam McTrusty got the entire standing crown to sit down - a hydro first I believe - and jump back up which was fun and I imagine looked amazing from the stage and seating area. Crash Land is always a highlight at any Twin Atlantic gig and this time was no exception as the entire crowd sang back and along to it, in an especially gorgeous moment. 

'And that's why you're the fucking greatest city in the world' declared McTrusty, while he couldn't get over the fact he could ask if the people in the seats were ok. With the encore came a balloon drop and an ecstatic crowd, no one wanted it to end. It was a great night that I'm sure the band will never forget and they've set themselves up nicely for T in the Park, see you there!

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