Don't miss Big Ned and Ming Ming & The Ching Chings!

Ming Ming & The Ching Chings and Big Ned are playing The Mill Glasgow tomorrow night (Thursday 30th July at Oran Mor, Doors 8pm).

Big Ned really are one of those bands that are the best kept secret. You’ll need to hunt them out but when you find them, you’ll love it. We did the searching for you and are bringing them to The Mill to introduce you to their own blend of doom ‘n’ roll as they describe it. Optimo Music found them first and are releasing both their single "Bad Angel" and their eponymous album. To give you a bit of an idea, they like slow bluesy rock, but they also like Country and Western. David Lynch movies and dark Americana also have a place in their hearts and they love trance. To top it all off they think 3 chords are too much. Best way to understand Big Ned is to see them live so here is your chance.www.myspace.com/bignedwantsyou

Ming Ming and The Ching Chings are a lo-fi rockabilly disco punk rock band from Glasgow. They formed in the late summer of 2007 and have been described by one fan as ‘like a rave in a monkeyhouse!’ Influenced by the likes of The Cramps, The Fall, Monks, Fire Engines to LCD Soundsystem, ESG and Elvis, they have been gigging just over a year, supporting the likes of 1990s, wearethephysics, Murder by Death, and The Duke Spirit. Last year’s highlights for the band include a video and live performance collaboration with Japanese artist Tomoko Takahshi as part of the Glasgow International Art Fair, a manically busy gig as guests of Optimo and a track featured on the Art/Goes/Pop complilation. They also headlined an Art Collective gig at The Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly London in December followed by ‘Pin-Up Nights’ Hogmanay Ball at The Flying Duck and the band their own “Bells’ gig at The Brunswick Hotel, which highlighted a very productive and successful first year for the band.www.myspace.com/mingmingthechingchings

To get your hands on FREE tickets, log on to http://www.themill-live.com/

If you wish to review the gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com or call 0845 838 0268 for press accreditation.

Mick Hargan and the Propositions single launch "Adulation"

Mick Hargan and the Proposition new single Adulation is due for release on Monday 3rd August.

To celebrate the launch of Adulation, Mick Hargan and the Proposition will be performing at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut this Thursday (30th July), supported by the lovely Eoghan Colgan and Journeybox. Don't miss out and book your tickets via http://www.kingtuts.co.uk/ or http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/

Michael Hargan the Glaswegian singer/songwriter is at the forefront of Mick Hargan and the Proposition with an eclectic mix of musicians from variety of backgrounds forming the Proposition.

Since the release of Michael's solo debut album Conversations Between Us in 2005, Michael has supported established acts such as The Frames, Mundy, Bare Naked Ladies, Missy Higgins, Imogen Heap and Midge Ure.

In 2007, Michael headlined his own show at St Andrews in the Square as part of the prestigious Celtic Connections festival. As well as appearances at Big in Falkirk, In the City (2005), Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Craic Festival in New York, Merchant City Festival, Castle Palooza in Ireland and the Wickerman Festival.

Michael’s song Mercy Me has recently been used in the New Mexico independent film Descansos. The film has since won local awards and received rave reviews, which has highlighted the song Mercy Me, which will feature on his forthcoming album.

Michael is currently recording his 2nd album with his band the Proposition, produced by Karl Odlum.

www.myspace.com/mhargan

Single Details:
Title: Adulation
Release Date: Monday 3rd August
Format: Download Exclusively
Available: I-Tunes, Napster, HMV Digital, Tesco, 7 Digital, Rhapsody, eMusic,
Nokia, Amazon MP3 Store

Single Launch:
Gig Details:

Mick Hargan and the Propostion - Adulation single launch
Supported by: Eoghan Colgan and Journeybox
Date: Thursday 30th July 09
Venue: King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL
Time: Doors 20.30
Price: Tickets £6

To purchase tickets log onto
http://www.kingtuts.co.uk/ or http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/

If you with to review this gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com/0845 838 0268 for press accreditation guest list.

We're looking forward to a cracking week full of exciting developments...
More on these soon...
Meanwhile on Thursday 30th July we have the next FREE showcase of Scotland's best emerging music at The Mill Glasgow.
For tickets and more information log on to www.themill-live.com

Don'T Miss The Mill Edinburgh Tomorrow (Thurs 23rd)

Really looking forward to tomorrow night (Thurs 23rd) at The Mill Edinburgh. This week we have Lions.Chase.Tigers and Paper Beats Rock taking to The Mill stage at Cabaret Voltaire.

Lions.Chase.Tigers only played their first gig just over a year ago and they are already building a name for themselves on the live circuit. Their songwriting is also much complimented and they're often compared to early Biffy Clyro and that's no bad thing at all!

Paper Beats Rock are an Edinburgh based three piece with an ever growing fanbase. They supported Blood Red Shoes last year and have also received airplay on XFM's Music Response. They boast an impressive line up with Bob Fairfoull (Idlewild, Degrassi, Raising Miss June), Christian Kimmett (The Gents, Mina Portent, Raising Miss June) and Simon Gowans (Raising Miss June).

All in all it is shaping up to be another great night at the Mill. For last minute tickets and more info log onto http://www.themill-live.com/gigguide.aspx.

If you wish to review this weeks gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com for press accreditation.

Scotland's first ever Royal Variety Performance!

The inaugural Scottish Royal Variety Performance will be held on Thursday 8th October at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall.

The night promises to be a very special one. With a glittering host of celebrities and artists from the worlds of music, dance, comedy and theatre. The evening will be hosted by Jenni Falconer and comedian Tam Cowan.

Confirmed acts include: Craig Armstrong, Scottish Opera, Soweto Gospel Choir, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Sandi Thom, Peres Brothers, Flying Jalapenos, Zippos Circus Silk Performers and Scottish Rhythm Gymnasts. More acts to be announced.....watch this space.........

For more information on the event log onto: http://www.srvp.co.uk/.

Tickets are available from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. To purchase please log onto:http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/84215-The-Scottish-Royal-Variety-Performance or call 0141 353 8000.

Last night at the Mill . . .

Glasgow band Bronto Skylift took to the stage at Oran Mor last night. The series of gigs this band are playing are obviously not tiring them out too much, as they played another outstanding set. Followed up by Gap Year Riot! playing in their energetic style that is fast becoming their trademark. The crowd weren't afraid to dance along to Gap Year Riot!'s upbeat tunes which contributed to the great atmosphere. All in all another memorable night.

Now we've calmed down from that one, but we're not getting too sad. There's The Mill Edinburgh next week to look forward to - featuring Lions.Chase.Tigers and Paper Beats Rock. To get your nands on FREE tickets log onto http://www.themill-live.com/

If you wish to review next weeks gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com for press accreditation.

Don't Miss....The Mill Glasgow - Gap Year Riot & Bronto Skylift

Gap Year Riot and Bronto Skylift are playing The Mill Glasgow tonight (Oran Mor, 8pm).

Bronto Skylift are a rock duo who have been tearing up the Glasgow scene throughout 2008 and into 2009 with blistering live performances supporting bands like Parts & Labor and Young Widows.

The Gap Year Riot, who have quickly built up a strong live following since their formation little over one year ago. Sharing stages with the likes of The Dykeenies, Twin Atlantic, Senses Fail, Saving Aimee and Attack! Attack! Their live shows burst with energy and prowess and will not disappoint.

To get your hands on FREE tickets, log on to http://www.themill-live.com/

If you wish to review the gig, please contact fiona@genuinepr.com for press accreditation.

Bebaroque on VOGUE.com

So excited about Bebaroque on VOGUE.com today!

Debuts at The Mill

Brilliant performances at The Mill Edinburgh last night!

For next week's line-up and tickets to the The Mill Glasgow log onto www.themill-live.com.

Have a great weekend!

More news to come...

More news to come next week. Chat soon!

The Mill Edinburgh @ Cab Vol: July 9th - The Debuts & Yuill Scott and The Haight

Don't miss The Mill Edinburgh this Thursday (9th July) @ Cabaret Voltaire with The Debuts and Yuill Scott and The Haight.

The Debuts are a great band clocking up support slots with some of the biggest names including; Hard Fi, Ocean Colour Scene, Delays and Mumm-ra to name a few. With their synth led indie-rock anthems, energy fuelled live show, bags of ambition, drive and a hunger to succeed The Debuts have created a brilliant buzz for their army of dedicated fans.

Yuill Scott and The Haight are largely influenced by sixties and seventies rock and their own balls to the wall lifestyles.

To get your hand on free tickets, yes you read right we said FREE tickets, log onto www.themill-live.com

See you there!

The G Team

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Keira opens her Edinburgh studio store...

Keira Thorley, recently tipped as 'one to watch' by Vogue and Daily Candy and nominated at the Scottish Fashion Awards, debuted her new collection of exquisite and soft leather tailoring and accessories in her studio at the Albion Business Centre in Edinburgh last Thursday 2nd July.

Everyone enjoyed a hot and sunny Summer evening. Music, fizz and fresh strawberries set the tone, and after lounging in the sun press and buyers snapped up several of Keira's latest designs.

For more information and to get your clutches on Keira's latest styles log on to www.keira.uk.com

Keira Showcase Evening