A Song For Heather
This show is for our friend Heather who we lost so suddenly last year.
Kirsten Adamson, Boo Hewerdine, Elaine Lennon, Yvonne Lyon, King of Birds, Roseanne Reid, Adriana Spina, Sulidae (with Lyle Watt) have all offered theur services In aid of RNLI.
Heather Aird was a well known and much loved follower and supporter of the live music scene in Scotland. Her regular trips to Scotland for live music gigs from her home in Preston were well documented and enjoyed by us all on social media, and seeing her and meeting her in person - that generous warm smile - at so many of these events, was a joy to fellow music fans and artists alike.
Heather sadly and very suddenly passed away last year doing what she loved at the Skye Live Festival.The news of Heather’s passing shocked and saddened all of the music community here in Scotland.
To remember her and commemorate this anniversary, and with her family’s blessing, the musicians and artists below have come together to play ‘A Song for Heather’ at the Glad Cafe in Glasgow on the fourth on May 2025. Many other artists offered their support but were unable to perform due to other commitments, such was the warmth and love felt for Heather.
Tickets will go for this one, on sale here!
Darden Smith- “The Little Victories Tour”
Darden Smith has been playing for us since around 2008 and is always a welcome visitor.
Darden had this to say ahead of his “Little Victories Tour”.
“Basically, this is a show I’ve been working on, taking the songs and stories around the album. It’s not just a straight run-through of the songs, but more of a theater kind of approach that looks at my rise and crash around the time of the album.”
Catch him live in The Rum Shack Glasgow on Thursday 6th June.
Tickets on sale now from here!
Dar Williams-Change of Venue due to huge demand
Dar Williams plays her first Glasgow show in around 8 years on Thursday 2nd October in Cottiers Theatre
This show was originally scheduled to take place in The Glad Cafe, but due to huge demand will now take place in Cottiers. Original tickets still valid.
Dar will be joined by Americana singer song writer, Heather Maloney.
Tickets on sale now here!
Celtic Conenctions Jill Jackson-Sold Out
The incredible Jill Jackson returns for a headline show during Celtic Connections with a new band The Southern heartstrings.
The show is totally sold out in Oran Mor on Saturday 18th January.
Should be a cracker and with The Niche Family opening up the show for us.
Celtic Connections Robert Vincent
Robert Vincent is at the top of his game with his new album, “Barriers”.
Robert is always a welcome visitor to Glasgow and we are chuffed to have him return to the city to play Celtic Connections.
Catch him live at Cottiers Theatre on Thursday 30th January with the very talented, Xan Tyler.
Tickets on sale here via Celtic Connections website.
Celtic Connections Ruth Moody (The Wailin Jennys)
Ruth Moody makes a welcome return to Glasgow to play Celtic Connections this month.
The Wailin’ Jennys founding member will be performing some of her solo material including songs from her new albun, “The Wanderer”.
You can catch this incredible act on Tuesday 28th January in The Strathclyde Suite in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Tickets available here from Celtic Connections or in person from Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Celtic Connections- John Douglas, Kirsten Adamson & Boo Hewerdine
We are so thrilled to be kicking off our 21st year with a mouth watering show as part of Celtic Connections
The stellar line up features the songs of John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras), Kirsten Adamson & Boo Hewerdine.
This show takes place on Friday 17th January in the beautiful surroundings of Cottiers Theatre
Tickets on sale via Celtic Connections and in person from The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Come join us for what will be a great start to another busy gig year!
Jenny Don’t & The Spurs
Come join us for a night of revved up Honky Tonk from Portland, Oregan with Jenny Don’t & The Spurs.
The 4 piece band play The Rum Shack on Wednesday 12th February.
The group most recently attracted attention with their album ‘Fire On The Ridge’, a collaboration with the Fluff and Gravy label that topped the Alt Country charts and earned excellent reviews in the UK, where they toured in 2023. The year also saw them win the coveted ‘Outlaw Group of the Year’ award at Dale Watson's Ameripolitan Award Ceremony held in Memphis, plus they joined Charley Crockett for multiple dates on his US tour before captivating audiences at the Out On The Weekend Fest in Melbourne, Australia.
New Show- Sorrel Nation
After the success of our matinee series this year, we will have some more matinee shows for you in 2025.
Our first one will be with the very talented Kent born songstress, Sorrel Nation who plays The Glad Cafe on Sunday 2nd March.
2024 saw new music released by Sorrel, a single featuring Steve Balsamo (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Storys) in May, a live EP ‘Thirty Summers’ in July and a studio album ‘Lost En Route’ in October supported by a trio/band tour with many more festival appearances too including Cambridge Folk Festival.
and yes… Sorrel Nation is her real name.
Tickets on sale from here
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
The 20th Anniversary year will finish with the fantastic Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra on Friday 29th November.
The guys play Stereo and will be joined by their Glasgow based friends, Awkward Family Portraits
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for over a decade now, chucking Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing, Soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves.
Based in Newcastle but hailing from across the UK, the Tea Pad have released five albums, and toured widely across the British Isles and Europe, playing everywhere from Glastonbury and Cambridge Folk Festival to village halls and barns, and all points in between.
Tickets on sale for what should be a cracker- get them here!
Kris Drever This Sunday
We look forward to our old friend Kris Drever making a return to Saint Lukes this Sunday 3rd November.
Kris will be joined by the wonderful Heather Cartwright who will open up the show.
Today is actually Kris’s birthday, happy birthday Kris from us all at The Fallen Angels Club.
Tickets going well, available from from here!
Bruce Molsky-SOLD OUT
Our show with the great Bruce Molsky in The Glad Cafe on Tuesday 19th November is totally sold out.
Hannah Rarity-20th Anniversary Matinee Series
It all begins with an idea.
We have had such a good time at our recent run of matinee shows in The Glad Cafe to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
Our final one of the run will be with the fabulous Hannah Rarity on Sunday 22nd September.
Award-winning singer, has made a lasting impression since being warmly embraced by the folk world, winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2018) and recording and touring with top acts Blazin’ Fiddles, Rura, Niteworks and Cherish the Ladies. Both of her albums ‘Neath the Gloaming Star’ (2018) & ‘To Have You Near’ (2022) have been shortlisted for Album of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards and in 2022, she was invited to work as co-musical director for the Opening Concert of Celtic Connections.
Not many tickets left, book now before it is too late from Tickets Scotland or Ticketweb
Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake
It all begins with an idea.
We are thrilled to have Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake play for us next month.
The front man from the legendary Scottish band plays a rare solo show in Glasgow in Cottiers on Wednesday 16th October.
As well as his work with Teenage Fanclub, Norman also performs with James Grant and Bernard Butler under the name Butler Blake & Grant.
Tickets are sure to go for this one, so best be quick.
On sale via Cottiers, Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Frankie Archer Glad Cafe Date
It all begins with an idea.
Following on from a run of headline shows in the spring, and performances at Glastonbury and Deer Shed festivals, Frankie returns to the stage this autumn to coincide with the release of her 2nd EP. ‘Lovely Joan’ is out now on all streaming platforms: tinyurl.com/lovely-joan
You can catch this unique talent play on Sunday 20th October in The Glad Cafe
Tickets available from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb