Hot Tickets
Dirty Penny
feat. Falling Red & the Black Stars
Classic Grand 9th September
Having topped the charts as the 38th classic rock album of 2008, graced the pages of Rolling Stone, Spin and countless others – Dirty Penny is gearing up to unleash their second effort: “Young & Reckless”. The Boys have taken an older era and made it relevant in 2010. Yes, a daunting, nothing short of amazing task – but don’t you call it an accident…..not even for a second.
Slaraffenland
Stereo 10th September
Slaraffenland (Home Tapes) is Bjørn Heebøll, Christian Taagehøj, Jeppe Skjold, Niklas Antonson and Mike Taagehøj, and were formed in 2002.
Support comes from Glasgow indie poppers How To Swim, plus part Swedish jangle rock darlings The Social Services, and an opening set from Turning Plates.
Mike Heron
Classic Grand 5th September
Now performing acoustic based shows with his enchanting daughter Georgia Seddon - with whom he collaborated on Ballads of the Book back in 2007, he also adds talented duo Mike & Solveig into the mix. Expect sunny harmonies, crafted lyrics and a rather beguling presence.
Trapped in Kansas
Classic Grand 25th September
Veterans of the festival circuit including goNorth, T In The Park, Rockness, headlined Oxjam and have also done live sessions for Radio 1 and Air 3. They have also supported such notable artists as Mimas, Tubelord, Pulled Apart By Horses and Rolo Tomassi.
Support comes from Edinburgh act Your Neighbour The Liar.
The Birthday Massacre
Classic Grand 13th October
Embracing musical space to the point of obsession in a grand reunion of goth rock,
synth pop, industrial grit and the rock radio immediacy of 80s glam.
With their new album "Pins and Needles", The Birthday Massacre further refine the unique sound. From the opening notes of the lead off track “In The Dark” to the closing chimes of “Secret”. An interplay of driving guitar and rhythm sections, sweet vocals and atmospheric keyboards.
The 80s Rocked
Classic Grand 25th October
The 80's Rocked is performed by a number of well known and highly regarded rock musicians!
Their pedigree, the artists they have worked with and the fan base they have developed throughout the United Kingdom, mainland Europe and in Japan over many years. Check them out in Glasgow at your Classic Grand.
Leæther Strip
Classic Grand 28th October
Leæther Strip is what happens when man meets machine in superb and complete symbiotic synchronicity. Claus Larsen explores and shares his persona resulting in a simultaneious aggressive and introspective body of work. Join us for his first EVER U.K. live appearance.