inDundee Blog

Find out what's on in Dundee

2009-11-05T14:17:00.001Z

Dundee always has plenty going on... and we're continually discovering new events and posting them on the site.
Here's a list of 70 items added in the past few days... and the page that made this list is @ http://www.indundee.co.uk/bloglist.htm

Listings added 1-5th Nov 2009 - 70 @ inDundee.co.uk

› Rumba Caliente @ Dukes Corner on 11 Dec 2009
› Findo Gask @ Dukes Corner on 12 Dec 2009
› Eh! + The Shermans + The Rioteers + Support @ Doghouse on 13 Dec 2009
› Sweet Jamaica - Ska/Reggae/Dubstep @ Doghouse on 14 Dec 2009
› Jazz- Havana Swing @ Dundee Rep on 17 Dec 2009
› Core + Killer Angels @ Hustlers on 18 Dec 2009
› Cundeez Xmas Cracker @ Doghouse on 18 Dec 2009
› Sawyer (Rush tribute) @ Fat Sams on 6 Nov 2009
› Complete Stone Roses @ Fat Sams on 27 Dec 2009
› Cha Cha Heels + Beautiful By Design @ Soul Nightclub on 27 Dec 2009
› Sergeant @ Doghouse on 28 Dec 2009
› The Hazey Janes @ Dukes Corner on 28 Dec 2009
› ABCD @ Fat Sams on 30 Dec 2009
› Untangling the Web: Making computers more accessi... @ Borders on 25 Jan 2010
› Microbiologys Solution To Pollution @ Borders on 25 Jan 2010
› Los Campesinos! + Support @ Doghouse on 16 Feb 2010
› The Science of Self-Improvement @ Borders on 22 Feb 2010
› Monkey Business: What Primates May Tell Us About ... @ Borders on 29 Mar 2010
› The Dundee Connection in the Solar Power revoluti... @ Borders on 26 Apr 2010
› Why can we not reduce the waistline of our popula... @ Borders on 31 May 2010
› Omega-3 fats: Can they really make children smart... @ Borders on 28 Jun 2010
› Slam @ Reading Rooms on 7 Nov 2009
› Its Burning Everywhere - Thomas Hirschhorn @ DCA on 19 Sep-29th Nov 2009
› Ugly Duckling @ Fat Sams on 8 Nov 2009
› The Psychology of People and Places: Is there mor... @ Sensation on 11 Nov 2009
› RSNO Favourites - Shostakovich 11 @ Caird Hall on 12 Nov 2009
› Jazz- Havana Swing @ Dundee Rep on 12 Nov 2009
› Luchagors + Zombie and the Skeletons @ Gennas on 12 Nov 2009
› Moscow Ballet - La Classique Nutcracker @ Caird Hall on 13 Nov 2009
› NEoN Digital Arts Festival @ University of Dundee on 13-15th Nov 2009
› Martin Taylor + Alison Burns @ Apex Hotel on 13 Nov 2009
› Ken Mathiesons Classic Jazz Orchestra @ Discovery Point on 14 Nov 2009
› Glitch with guest DJ John Carter @ Reading Rooms on 14 Nov 2009
› Revolver + Eh! @ Dexters on 14 Nov 2009
› Video Games Live @ Caird Hall on 15 Nov 2009
› East Coast Jazzmen @ Apex Hotel on 15 Nov 2009
› Al Pitcher Picture Show @ Dundee Rep on 17 Nov 2009
› Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition @ Lorraine Law on 4-14th Nov 2009
› Mercy Mercy Mercy @ Drouthy Neebors on 18 Nov 2009
› Brass Jaw @ Drouthy Neebors on 19 Nov 2009
› Phil Masons New Orleans All Stars @ Apex Hotel on 19 Nov 2009
› Gilded Balloon @ Dundee Rep on 20 Nov 2009
› Torturo Nervosa + Shields Up + Grader + Yeah Detr... @ Balcony Bar on 20 Nov 2009
› Salsa Celtica @ Caird Hall on 20 Nov 2009
› The Five Aces @ Dukes Corner on 20 Nov 2009
› Josefine Lindstrand Group @ Drouthy Neebors on 20 Nov 2009
› Dundee Symphony Orchestra @ Caird Hall on 21 Nov 2009
› Froy Aagre Quartet @ Drouthy Neebors on 21 Nov 2009
› Revolver @ Dukes Corner on 21 Nov 2009
› Fight Club with Frank Bruno @ Liquid on 22 Nov 2009
› Sellars Brothers Quintet + Dundee University Big ... @ Drouthy Neebors on 22 Nov 2009
› Havana Swing @ Dukes Corner on 22 Nov 2009
› The Arusha Accord + A Textbook Tragedy (Canada) +... @ Balcony Bar on 22 Nov 2009
› The Wildhouse @ Underground on 24 Nov 2009
› Good Shoes @ Doghouse on 25 Nov 2009
› James Grant @ Dukes Corner on 26 Nov 2009
› Winter Light Night @ City Centre on 27 Nov 2009
› Grousebeater Soundsystem @ Dukes Corner on 27 Nov 2009
› Elliot Minor @ Fat Sams on 27 Nov 2009
› Homecoming Fiddlers Rally @ Caird Hall on 28 Nov 2009
› Make Sparks + The Floor @ Dexters on 28 Nov 2009
› Shutter + The Crush Waves @ Dukes Corner on 29 Nov 2009
› The Gallows @ Fat Sams on 30 Nov 2009
› The Sellars Brothers Quintet @ Dukes Corner on 2 Dec 2009
› Cha Cha Heels @ Hustlers on 4 Dec 2009
› Dragonforce @ Fat Sams on 4 Dec 2009
› Cha Cha Heels @ Hustlers on 5 Dec 2009
› Fauves (Last ever gig) @ Doghouse on 5 Dec 2009
› Lefty + Friends Free Afternoon Session @ Doghouse on 7 Dec 2009
› The Cinematics @ Fat Sams on 8 Dec 2009

Click to see more @ www.indundee.co.uk...

Andy Fairweather Low in Dundee

2009-10-19T15:02:00.001+01:00

Thanks to Dave Mack for info + posters for upcoming live music in Dundee:

Andy Fairweather Low : November 2nd @ Chamber of Commerce, Dundee

Live music night : November 21st @ The Town, Dundee, featuring The Dilatory, 14 Miles From Home, The Whereabouts, Eh, The Kavaliers - FREE ENTRY!

If you have any news or posters, please forward to ed@indundee.co.uk

Live music, Visual arts, Crafts @ Botanic Gardens

2009-09-09T14:02:00.004+01:00

This Saturday sees nae ilk at The Botanics - a day full of music and arts.

"n_ilk @ botanics will be held at the University of Dundee Botanic Gardens on Saturday 12th September from 4pm-9.30pm. There will be an electronic music stage in the large greenhouse and an acoustic stage in the Eddie Kemp pavilion, near the education hut. As well as the music there will be a running visual arts programme - with a single screen showreel, new craft stalls and possibly some small installations. There will also be some organised open mic slots."

Proceeds/ profits will go to the Botanic Gardens.

The line-up is:
Frog Pocket
Jo Mango
Esperi
Araya
Ed Shallow
Jon William Adam
Peggy Dub
Poacher and Ghillie
Samoyed
Second Hand Marching Band
Starling
Wish I was Weaver

Thanks to Cat for the information, see you there!

Dog back, this time beside Deacon Brodie's

2009-08-29T00:27:00.003+01:00

You can't keep a good Dog down... ex-Starz bar will be the new home for The mighty Doghouse crew, from late Septemer - read more on their blog...

Also, see some Doghouse photos, videos, etc on Daisy Dundee's blog.

Ged Grimes on Dundee

2009-08-14T20:33:00.001+01:00

Summer Saturdays in Dundee

2009-08-12T21:46:00.002+01:00

The next few weekends in Dundee see a range of events: there's a few ongoing exhibitions @ Sensation, Hannah Maclure Centre (Abertay Uni) + Botanic Garden + Discovery Point, plus a few one-offs:

Sat 15th August

Summer Saturday in Commercial St, Dundee City Centre: face painting, live music, clown antics, treasure hunt, dancers, sports events and more
All-Day Mod/Ska Event @ Dexters: bunch of live acts and other stuff like stalls, clothing, art, etc

Sat 22nd August

Lord Provost Youth Parade: 1000 young people from all over the world take to the streets of Dundee
[We did have listed "The Standard EP Launch" - but turns out The Standard have split up now... shame]

Sat 29th August

Dios Salve A La Reina: Queen tribute band from Argentina @ Fat Sams

Wallace & Gromit @ Sensation

2009-08-05T20:11:00.002+01:00

From June until October, Sensation hosts Wallace and Gromit, those famous animated friends - with sets from their latest movie and various themed exhibits.
It's well worth a trip, especially for the kids, who can see the figures, sets, sketches + more... and make their own animations or drawings...

As well as Wallace + friends, you can also see all the usual sense-ational displays, with loads of hands-on stuff to do - the massive head-slide is popular with younger visitors, and look out for the live demonstrations...

Sensation also hosts regular talks and discussions, see Cafe Science website for more

+ found this youtube movie with photos from the exhibition:

Comedy in Dundee: Billy Connolly, etc

2009-07-31T15:59:00.003+01:00

Just heard there's an extra date for Billy @ Caird Hall due to phenomenal demand... tickets on-sale next Thursday: good news if you missed the tickets for the original night!

Also - there's a few more comedy shows in the city coming up, eg:

Just Laugh @ Fat Sam's

Only An Excuse @ Caird Hall

More Comedy on inDundee.co.uk

Doghouse to close again

2009-07-20T12:50:00.004+01:00

I've just read on their blog that the Doghouse is to close on 7th August. They previously closed in March, then re-opened after fundraisers, but it seems their new lease of life is to be short-lived. As I've said before, The Doghouse will be missed by the Dundee music scene, as they're regularly the busiest venue for gigs in the city... my latest visit was during the Blues Bonanza + things seemed pretty lively.

I'd much rather have a venue like the Dog, than a massive casino like their new next-door neighbours...

Broughty Ferry Gala Week

2009-07-08T10:17:00.003+01:00

All this week there are many events in Broughty Ferry as part of their Gala week - find out more on ComeToBroughty.co.uk - and get yourself along there!!

Dundee Blues Bonanza 2009 - a punter's view

2009-07-01T13:40:00.001+01:00

Another great selection of live music @ this year's Dundee Blues Bonanza... I even had the pleasure of playing in a couple of the electric jam numbers!!

Live music this summer: Dundee Blues Bonanza

2009-06-25T21:53:00.004+01:00

Last summer we highlighted a number of Dundee festivals, and this year there's another batch, starting with the famous Dundee Blues Bonanza this weekend - see more on their website, plus we have most of the gigs listed @ http://gigs.indundee.co.uk/?q=DBB

Loads of live music, all free, all through the city centre: get yourself down the town!!

Battle of the Bands (Radio Tay)

2009-06-24T10:56:00.002+01:00

Radio Tay are promoting a "Battle of the Bands" this summer, with heats across Dundee the next few weeks... as bands are confirmed we'll add to our listings:

http://gigs.indundee.co.uk/?q=BOTB

The Grand Final is @ Gennas, the last Sunday of July.

Rock @ Hustlers

2009-05-31T20:57:00.001+01:00

Have to plug my band's debut gig: looking forward to it!!

The Fort's Big Weekend

2009-05-20T07:38:00.003+01:00

The Fort's Big Weekend is happening this Friday/Saturday/Sunday in Broughty Ferry, with loads of musical talent on display: get yourself down there!!

Dazfest

2009-05-02T20:26:00.001+01:00

Dazfest 09 is happening soon inDundee: 15 May from 7-10pm at the Hideout, Abertay Students Union. It is open for 14-18 year olds and is a non-ticketed event on a first come first served basis.
Bands are: Our Future Glory, Sharp Edge, Mason and Funeral Party and also Riverbabe Dj's

Do you make music in Dundee? Get listed.

2009-04-22T22:11:00.003+01:00

Hi folks

You've maybe already heard of inDundee.co.uk - since November 2006 we've had the most busy and dynamic Dundee listings site (http://gigs.indundee.co.uk). In 2009 we continue to list hundreds of gigs in the city, getting regular submissions from local bands and promoters, as well as pulling Dundee gigs off the web using a special homemade method.

Along with gigs we list folks making music here (http://music.indundee.co.uk). We have a record number of bands, (over 180 now!), so in May 2009 we'll "spring clean" the page...

That's where you come in: Please take a quick look (http://music.indundee.co.uk) and let us know:
- any updates to your bands listing? (eg: link/icon/blurb, etc)
- any bands that exist no more? (eg: have split/renamed, we'll stick them in our archive)
- any suggestions for more info to include?

Get in touch via myspace (http://www.myspace.com/indundee) or email ed AT indundee.co.uk.
Cheers
Ed

In the Doghouse no more? Bring back the dog...

2009-03-27T22:11:00.007Z

The Doghouse is still closed, and sorely missed by Dundee's music scene...

Hopefully we'll hear of a fund-raising/re-launch thing soon + we can see the doors open once more...

Fund-raisers confirmed: 25th April + 2nd May

Meantime, the local live music scene continues to thrive even in times of "economic hardship" - and we continue to list all the gigs around the city.

In fact, we're hearing from more bands + promoters direct these days, via our "add a gig" box - thanks folks! - it means your gig gets priority listing + saves me having to go look for it!

If you're in a band or promoting gigs, keep us informed of up-coming Dundee gigs and we'll get them listed for you on the only local website doing the full gig-listing business.

Cheers

Exclusive Interview : Andy G, Dead Earnest

2008-12-28T23:31:00.005Z

We have the pleasure of an exclusive interview with Andy Garibaldi, local legend, star of Dead Earnest promotions, gig reviewer, etc, etc...

It's part of our "Talking about music inDundee" series - extract below:

Q1 - You've seen many gigs in Dundee the past few years... How does the scene feel now as we head into 2009?
A - The bands themselves are still out there - from new to established, from unknown to popular, we still have, for the number of bands in the city, the greatest range of talent of any city in Scotland. The problems come in several aspects - where the bands can play, who, if anyone will pay them to play and how to get an audience in front of which they can play...

read more on the website...

The Doghouse: mighty music fest this weekend

2008-11-12T23:34:00.008Z

Where did the summer go?? Seems like ages since all those summer festivals...

But The Doghouse have come up with a great idea to cheer us all up: 3 days of live music this weekend - all for free!!!

Weekender: Popolo + Peg And The Bouffants + Be A Familiar + Val Verde + Aye and Aye

When: 14th Nov 2008
Time(s)8pm-Midnight
Where: Doghouse

Weekender: Hanney + The Draymin + Punch And The Apostles + Dave? + Ray Summers + Tango In The Attic + Sparrow And The Workshop + Action Group + We Hung Your Leader + The Naked Strangers

When: 15th Nov 2008
Time(s)4pm-Midnight
Where: Doghouse

Weekender: Unicorn + Descartes + Alto Elite + Any Color Black + Pearl And The Puppets + Healthy Minds Collapse + Monrow + Palace Ballet + Call To Mind + The Debuts

When: 16th Nov 2008
Time(s)4pm-Midnight
Where: Doghouse

Halloween - a big night for live music in Dundee

2008-10-30T18:29:00.004Z

Halloween gigs inDundee

Yes, the clocks have gone back, it's getting darker, and this Friday night there's a frighteningly wide range of live music on in the city... The Law play The Doghouse - there's a couple of local legends to get you started, plus DD Promos @ Chambers and Dexters each have impressive line-ups.

There are three Halloween specials round the town: take your pick from the Balcony Bar (Charity gig with Dirty Wee Middens), Kage (Highway to Hell) or Hustlers. And Fat Sams has a couple of visiting acts: Seth Lakeman and The Stranglers (remember Golden Brown?). Then you've got Independence @ Lyrics + InSoul @ McDaniels... read more below + on the site.

The Trade + Southern Remedy + The Affiliates + The Inside Story When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Chambers
Promoter: DD Promotions

The Law + Root System + Second Go Lucky When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Doghouse

Independence When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Lyrics

Me vs Hero + Mexicofallz + Throwing Paper Aeroplanes + The Valentine Project + Five Past Friday When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Dexters

The Stranglers › www When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Fat Sams Live
Tickets: gigsinscotland.com

Seth Lakeman › www When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Fat Sams
Cost: £16
Tickets: gigsinscotland.com

InSoul When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: McDaniels

Halloween: Core + Excellent Cadaver + Witch Blade When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Hustlers

Halloween Highway to Hell: Illicit Still + Swordmaster When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Kage
Cost: £5

Halloween: Dirty Wee Middens + Merkin + Decapitate Your Fate + Too Much Too Young When: 31st Oct 2008
Where: Balcony Bar
Blurb: In aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust - free entry with donation bucket on the door... From Ricky on the suggestion box

Fest n Furious this weekend

2008-10-02T23:05:00.004+01:00

Fest n Furious hits Dundee this weekend with a lorry-load of musical talent on show. Folk music, roots, celtic, traditional, it's all here. Concerts, workshops, "Choired for Sound", music sessions, etc, etc.

Read more in the brochure - and get yourself down the town...

A few highlights:

Session A9 + Young Trad tour @ Caird Hall, Friday 8pm
Koshka @ Caird Hall, Saturday 8.30pm
Acoustic Folk @ No.25, Sunday 3pm - featuring Mondo Mimmo + Elliot from the West + Gavin McGinty
Ceilidh @ Marryat Hall, Sunday 7pm
Mick West @ Woodlands, Sunday 7.30pm

The Hazey Janes, The Beach Boys, The Joots and more...

2008-09-25T23:48:00.010+01:00

Thought it was about time to jump-start this blog again... here's a few for the weekend:

The Hazey Janes acoustic @ The Fort in Broughty Ferry, Saturday night... should be good...

Beach Boys @ The Whitehall Theatre, at least the UK version of them.... hmmmm?

The Joots are presenting a fundraiser gig for Maggie's Centre in the Doghouse Sunday night, with a feast of music to get your ears wrapped around... including Independence, The Frets, Peski Kings, Dutch Courage, Second Go Lucky, The Daze, Peg and the Bouffants :

Elliot From The West plays Underground Sunday night... wee warm up for Fest n Furious next weekend... more on that to follow.

Interview : The GetDowns

2008-06-12T23:08:00.003+01:00

We have a new area on-site: "Talking about music in Dundee" - and to kick it off we've got an exclusive interview with The GetDowns, who release their new single "Proper Music" 23rd June...

Festivals in Dundee this summer

2008-06-05T11:08:00.001+01:00

We've got a whole host of festivals in Dundee this summer, eg:

Go North : free live music in the city, 5/6 June, featuring 60 bands from all over.

DundeeFestival.com : website brings together much of the events happening in the city, including the various markets held during the summer

Dundee Literary Festival : 19-21 June : Vivienne Westwood, Ian Rankin and many more speaking and reading, plus workshops and events.

Hanney Festival : 21 June : day of music, poetry, etc @ the Doghouse

Blues Bonanza : huge free live music festival, 27-29 June - the largest event of its kind in the country. They have schedules online now.

Downfield Football Ground Fest : 28 June : Several local bands playing at Downfield Park, more details as we hear them.

Smokeville Festival : 5 July sees many local bands performing @ the Doghouse

Dundee Guitar Festival : 11-13 July there will be a unique series of guitar concerts, workshops and more in the Marryat Hall and Caird complex

Fest n Furious : Live music with traditional edge, 3-5 October, more details to follow

These and more are all listed + linked on the site.