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Vaguely punk

COVERS act Nouvelle Vague (below) are set to bring their unique take on one of rock’s most fertile eras to Perth next week. Read

Armada delay Perth performance

London duo Andy Cato and Tom Findlay, who formed the electronica outfit in 1996, were due to perform a dj set at the Ice Factory on Saturday. Read

Wangs’ inn stage

SOUL and blues fusion Wang Dang Delta will play the Pitcairngreen Inn on Friday. Read

Story unfolds at the library

A NEW chapter in the tale of a musical Perth family opened at the weekend. Read

Texan announces Perthshire dates

The country rocker will be appearing at Christies Bar in Perth’s Kinnoull Street on Friday from 9.30-11.30pm, then at the Taybank Hotel in Dunkeld on Sunday from 9-11pm. Read

Review: Country @ Redrooms

Jeb Loy Nichols, Michael Weston King (above) and Peter Bruntnell joined forces for a three-way concert at Perth Theatre’s Redrooms as part of the venue’s regular Monday Night Thing series. Read

Sticksman on Snow Patrol

A DRUMMER from Perth is set to join one of the world’s biggest-selling rock acts on a world tour. Read

Festive date lights up Lady Miss Emma

A PERTH singer-songwriter is hoping a coveted slot at one of Tayside’s biggest winter platforms will help to propel her into the spotlight. Read

Review: Todd Rundgren at Edinburgh Picture House

The legendary American rock maverick donned the leather trousers and mod-style target t-shirt for his shift at Edinburgh’s Picture House last Friday - and was given an overwhelming reception by his mostly “mature” audience. Read

Rock fest flyers cause a bit of a late stooshie

PREPARATIONS for a high-octane charity rock show have been marred by a spat between two Perth promoters. Read

PRI to benefit from City gig

BANDS have joined forces with a Perth nightclub to host a charity gig showcasing up-and-coming Scottish talents. Read

Channels for charity extravaganza

FAST-RISING Perth outfit Black Channels will play their first home town show at Book Yer Ane Fest to help promote water safety. Read

Win Fantasylands tickets

Fantasylands Winter Music Festival is back for 2008 and we are giving away 34 tickets for this fantastic event! To be in with a chance of getting your hands on these tickets, please answer the question at the bottom of the page. Read

Busking to success

MUSIC fans have awarded an up-and-coming female songwriter a prestigious Perthshire performing accolade. Read

Pacheco at the Taybank

A SIXTIES survivor whose work has been covered by a host of rock giants will play a Perthshire venue next week. Read

Charity musical evening

ABBA fans will be among those attending a star-studded charitable musical evening in Perth next week. Read

Festival award for T in the Park

FANS have helped T in the Park land the best line-up award at the UK Festival Awards in London. Read

Heavy soul man Todd’s arena antics

LEGENDARY rock maverick Todd Rundgren is intent on growing old disgracefully. Read

Scouser displays his Bard manners

FAMOUSLY hailed as “the sweetest guy in rock ‘n’roll” by Creation Records founder Alan McGhee, Ian McNabb gives the impression he’s happy to live up to the tag. Read