The Tunnels Aberdeen

Thu, 09 February 2012

AGP: AERIALS UP + Stanley + Brown Bear & The Bandits + Margaret Finlayson

AERIALS UP combine multi-part harmonies, lush orchestral string arrangements and a powerful folk-rock wall of sound to great effect. Since winning the 2010 Tartan Clef Scottish Music Award for Best Emerging Talent at the end of a hectic first summer in action, Aerials Up have been restlessly driving forward with Glasgow born frontman Alan Kemlo at the helm and a rapidly-snowballing fanbase in tow. Kemlo’s edgy, poignant and deeply personal lyrics soar above a wall of beautifully played, often unusually rhythmical strings provided by Cat Calton (violin) and Ruth Campbell (Cello), and are lifted higher again by the perfectly matched vocal harmonies of Dublin songstress Debbie Morton. These beautifully crafted melodic compositions are driven by a solid rock backbone, provided by Neil Mulholland (guitars), David Murphy (bass) and Chris Grant (drums). The band’s debut EP, ‘Superglue’, was released to critical acclaim in April 2011, and saw the band pick up airplay and live sessions with the likes of Vic Galloway (BBC Radio Scotland), Jim Gellatly (Amazing Radio, Radio Magnetic), Jo Whiley (BBC Radio 2), Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6) and Ally McCrae (BBC Radio 1). As much a credit to the band’s studio performance as this is, it is on the live stage that they are truly in their element. Their electric performances have converted audiences up and down the country supporting (amongst others) The Futureheads, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini, The Airborne Toxic Event, Ash, and Howling Bells. They have also set festival stages alight, performing at Wickerman Festival, Focus Wales, GoNorth!, Belladrum and most notably two consecutive T In The Park appearances - first headlining the BBC Introducing Stage in 2010 and a triumphant return on the T-Break Stage in 2011. Outwith festival season the band have racked up a great many successful headline shows in Glasgow, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness, Edinburgh and London. Aerials Up are currently putting the final touches to two forthcoming singles with producer Chris Gordon (Union of Knives, Song of Return). With much more new material in the pipeline and a faster than ever increasing following of fans and industry alike, Aerials Up are heading into 2012 with seemingly unstoppable momentum. Brown Bear & The Bandits are a three piece from Largs in Scotland. Combining folk guitar, celtic airs and pop hooks with meaningful lyrics, they creates a unique "must hear' sound. Since July 2011, they have played almost 50 dates all round Scotland including Supporting Pete Doherty at the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh and are quickly picking up a reputation as a Live Act! Their debut E.P "Truth or Dare" is set to be released early 2012!

Fri, 10 February 2012

AGP: JAMES MACKENZIE + THE 1930s + CARA MITCHELL + WILL LEATHERBARROW

• Scottish singer-songwriter James Mackenzie is to team up with Belfast duo The 1930s for a co-headline UK tour. The seven date outing will support his forthcoming acoustic mini-album Curtain Road, which is scheduled for release on February 7, and was produced by Grammy Award winner Steve Orchard (Travis, Chris Cornell, Bela Fleck). Mackenzie launches into 2012 on the back of another strong year which saw him deliver a memorable main stage appearance at RockNess, along with stand-out performances at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Loopallu and a host of dates further afield. Mackenzie has also enjoyed significant media support this year, including Jim Gellatly via Bauer Radio, BBC Introducing in Scotland, STV and BBC 3.
• The 1930s have taken the Belfast scene by storm with folky hooks, infectious melodies and captivating live shows. Comprising Andrew Cameron and Jonny Solari, the duo were recently invited by MTV to perform at the EMA’s, and with a single and album scheduled for next year along with a string of high profile fans including Carl Barât and Mumford and Sons, 2012 is shaping up to be a great year for the young band.
• Support from Aberdeens very own Cara Mitchell who has taken the local scene by storm in the short time she has been playing. Having already secured supporrt slots with the likes of Stephen Fretwell and Peal & The Puppets, 2012 is set to be an exciting year for the 16 year old.
• Tickets £5 from One Up, Belmont Street, www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk- 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 5 days and 07:06 hours.

Wed, 15 February 2012

AGP Aberdeen presents: ARCHES + Forest Fires + Cheeri Fosphate + The Virtues

• Arches are an anthemic rock band from Glasgow featuring the astounding vocalist Michael Rice (ex Yashin), guitarist Barry Morrell (ex Young States), drummer Niall McGarvie (Jocasta Sleeps), guitarist David Johnston and bassist Andrew Johnston. The band have already had support from Radio One and Kerrang and have featured as Artist of The Week twice in as many weeks. The success of the bands early material saw the video for 'Like Fireworks' reach more than 10,000 views and the rise was topped off by a sold out show at Stereo in Glasgow. Latest video 'Turn It Up' will be featured throughout December on Kerrang TV and they have already confirmed live sessions for Radio One and Kerrang for 2012. Massive things are expected from Arches as their debut album is ready to hit the UK in Spring.
• Tickets on sale at One Up, Belmont Street, www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk at £6 - 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 10 days and 07:06 hours.

Thu, 01 March 2012

IMP presents: Adam Stafford + The Kitchen Cynics Orchestra + The Radio Trees

• info to follow

• • Doors: 20:00
  • in 25 days and 07:36 hours.

Mon, 05 March 2012

AGP: Lights Out Dresden + We Were Poseidon + Forest Fires + Bear Arms

• Tickets on sale now at One Up, Belmont Street - www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk - £5 - 14 plus show

• • Doors: 20:00
  • in 29 days and 07:36 hours.

Tue, 06 March 2012

Thomas Truax plus support

• Info to follow

• • Doors: 20:00
  • in 30 days and 07:36 hours.

Thu, 08 March 2012

AGP: Iain McLaughlin & The Outsiders + Velvet Audio + Brown Bear & The Bandits + Belloc's Bar

• Way up North there’s something special going on. Something to shake preconceptions and set out a glorious statement of intent from Inverness come the aptly named The Outsiders. Iain McLaughlin has lived in Inverness most of his life and established himself as an integral and dynamic part of the city’s musical environment. Having been in bands since school a music course in Edinburgh served to prove to him that his instincts about what makes great music were right. Originally inspired, like so many of his generation, by Nirvana he decided that the songs he wanted to make could combine layers of sound and catchy melodies with something darker, something dirtier. It’s a sound that also draws on the big skies and wide horizons of the North of Scotland, music that could only come from where it was made. The Outsiders feature a distinctive guitar sound that sweeps through proceedings with some panache, bringing to mind a 21st century take on the likes of House Of Love and Spiritualised. Glacial and then some. In the last year the band has played all over Scotland (including stand-out performances at Rockness, Belladrum and Go North) as well as sharing the bill with Reverend and The Makers and Turin Brakes among others. Tickets £5 from One Up, Belmont Street, www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk - 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 32 days and 07:06 hours.

Sat, 10 March 2012

ItsCoolItsOkay: Chimaira + support

• on sale from www.seetickets.com and One Up, Belmont Street

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 34 days and 07:06 hours.

Mon, 12 March 2012

ItsCoolItsOkay: The Acacia Strain + TRC + Hang The Bastard (moved from Cafe Drummond)

• Full event info can be found here http://www.itscoolitsokay.com/listings/theacaciastrain/ - tickets on sale from One Up, Belmont Street and www.crowdsurge.com - 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 36 days and 07:06 hours.

Wed, 14 March 2012

PromoScotand: InMe + Lost Alone + Mojo Fury

• on sale now at One Up, Belmont Street

• • Doors: 19:00
  • in 38 days and 06:36 hours.

Sat, 17 March 2012

AGP: The Fire & I + TheWETFLEX + Underclass + The Kurbs

• With debut album "Stampede Finale" out now, its a pleasure to welcome back Gordon and Hooligan to Aberdeen. The Fire And I are an energetic 2 piece band using only Bass and Drums, with occasional synth. The pair have molded a very distinctive and powerful sound, often difficult to comprehend from their two members resulting in something that must be seen and of course heard, to believe. Tickets £6 from One Up, Belmont St, www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk - 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 41 days and 07:06 hours.

Fri, 30 March 2012

ItsCoolItsOkay: THE MILK plus support

• Information to follow

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 54 days and 07:06 hours.

Wed, 11 April 2012

Beyond Presents: Dry The River plus support

• Info to follow - Tickets from One Up, Belmont Street, www.ticketweb.co.uk - 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 66 days and 07:06 hours.

Thu, 12 April 2012

AGP: THE MOUSE THAT ATE THE CAT + The Virtues + Copper Lungs

• TMTATC return for the rescheduled date originally planned for December in Cafe Drummond. Featuring Brian Heanderson (lead singer with The Dykeenies) and Colin Keenan (formerly of Drive By Argument/Atlas Skye/Oliver Stays). Support tbc. Tickets on sale at One Up, Belmont Street, www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk - £5 - 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 67 days and 07:06 hours.

Fri, 13 April 2012

daily Dischord: Closure In Moscow + The Elijah

• Australian alt-rock quintet Closure In Moscow visit Aberdeen, with special guests The Elijah. Tickets from One Up, Belmont Street - 14+ show

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 68 days and 07:06 hours.

Tue, 24 April 2012

ItsCoolItsOkay: Of Mice & Men plus support

• Information and ticket details to follow

• • Doors: 19:30
  • in 79 days and 07:06 hours.

Sun, 29 July 2012

AGP: MAYBESHEWILL + Without Aeroplanes + support

• On sale now at One Up, Belmont Street - www.agpaberdeen.bigcartel.com and www.ticketweb.co.uk - 14+ show - £7 advance
  • Doors: 19:30
  • in 175 days and 07:06 hours.