Dropkick
+ U.S. Highball + Neil Sturgeon
Hailing from the east of Scotland, Dropkick have drawn on influences such as Wilco, Teenage Fanclub and The Jayhawks to produce their own blend of harmony-driven, power-pop for well over a decade.This is a rescheduled show, partly to finally celebrate the 2020 release of the band's new record, The Scenic Route, while also focussing on the 'Best of Dropkick' compilation, released since then.
"This is country-pop at its finest.” Maverick Magazine
“Those who have yet to latch onto them are surely missing something special....Indie, powerpop, accomplished harmonies, alt.country tendencies. What’s not to love?” The Herald newspaper
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Joining Dropkick to open this special show and compere the evening is Edinburgh-based, singer-songwriter genius and ex-Deadbeat Club Frontman, Andy Tucker, who will be performing songs from his recent solo release, 'The Inch Park Tapes'.
"Gorgeous tunes that, even when the stories are dark, make you feel all gooey inside. World weary heaven." The Daily Record
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Also on the bill are local legends, U.S. Highball, who'll be performing a slice of their melodic-pop heaven, featuring songs from their 2nd LP, 'Up to High Doh', released in 2021. '...insanely catchy, jangly indie-pop melodies, through the best of Glaswegian twee-pop sensibilities.' Janglepophub
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Sharing a stage with Dropkick for the first time in a decade will be Neil Sturgeon and the Infomaniacs. Neil and his band will be performing songs from their acclaimed EP, '24 Panels of Light'. '......deserves to be heard by a wider audience, as its appeal covers so many genres.' Americana UK
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Please note this is an early show - Doors open 7pm, first act will begin at 7.15pm prompt, strict 10pm curfew.
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