Beautiful young French people sing Velvet Underground
Here is Matthieu Saikaly, recent winner of France’s version of Pop Idol, singing some Velvet Underground with ‘Pauline’ – just a little bit cooler than Gareth Gates…
Music
Thieves of Dunfermline – new play suitable for the whole family!
Thieves of Dunfermline is a light hearted, fast paced hour’s entertainment inspired by the events and people of Dunfermline’s past. It will be performed from 3-7 December in the intimate setting of The Long Gallery in Abbot House, Dunfermline by a talented cast of local musicians and performers including Fife Provost Jim Leishman in his first acting role. Some of the stories, which are told through drama, humour and cracking
Vintage Tea Dance in aid of Playlist for Life
Playlist for Life and the Pars Foundation will be hosting a tea dance this Saturday 8 November, 2-5pm, in the Glen Pavillion, Pittencrieff Park. Munroe’s Hairdressing will be providing a 1940s hair and makeup bar, there’ll be afternoon tea with cake by Dunfermline’s Cupcake Planet and music by the swing band, Baby Issac. Tickets are £12.50 each available from Munroe’s Hairdressing, DAFC Club Shop and Thomson Cooper Accountants. Playlist for
Win 2 tickets to Dunfermline Live!
Fancy seeing Embrace and King Creosote in Dunfermline for free? Avocado Sweet has two tickets worth £20 each to give away to two lucky readers. All you have to do is answer the following question: Who is the main sponsor of this year’s Dunfermline Live? Email your answer to avocadosweet@me.com by 14 October. Good luck!
Withered Hand – Black Tambourine
Embrace headline this year’s Dunfermline Live
Dunfermline Live, back on Saturday 18 October to rock Scotland’s ancient capital, has its best line-up yet. Festival favourites such as headliners Embrace, King Creosote, Eugene McGuinness, Hector Bizerk, Dexters and AMWF will perform alongside emerging talent such as The Merrylees, Vigo Thieves, Scary People, Neon Waltz, Modern Faces and The Moon Kids. This year the event presents a packed one day schedule of quality acts playing at six venues all
Rachel McAlpine
Young singer songwriter from Inverkeithing. Email: rachelmcalpine8@live.co.uk
The Mona Lisas – Wasted Time
Great track filmed in the band’s childhood home of Ballingry, Fife. They say: ‘Born in July 2013, The Mona Lisa’s have gone from strength to strength with their infectious Indie rock. While adapting a range of influences such as The Strokes, The Hives and Kings of Leon amongst others, they bring something that little bit different to the live music scene. They released their debut single in May to a
The Spires – Walking on the Moon
Four piece band from Dunfermline featuring Chris Easton, Mikey Pollock, Reece Dobbin and Matthew Steven. Here they are in the ‘Heart and Sound’ live lounge with their original song ‘Walking on the Moon’. https://twitter.com/TheSpiresMusic
Acoustic Thursdays at The Bruery Dunfermline
Another night of quality live music at The Bruery in Dunfermline last night. A gig crowd saw great sets from singer-songwriter Sophie Caldwell – performing at only her secong gig – and from debut act Into The Limelight. A highlight was the set from Lucy and the Lyrics (above) – fantastic songs and brilliant musical ideas and harmonies which had the audience enthralled.