Underbelly Live
Underbelly Live is a collection of music gigs from a fantastic selection of bands and vocalists, ranging from the new up and coming bands to the seasoned pros of the gig circuit. Come down to Belly Dancer or Baby Belly to ease the night away with smooth tunes and funky vibes, nearly every night of the Festival.
Lords of Bastard / Jacob Flynch |
Lords of Bastard deliver some fuzz to the festival like something unholy involving black flag and black sabbath with freakout noise daddies Jacob Flynch. |
8 August 23:30 - 01:00 £8 |
Fabs |
Fronted by stunning 20 year old Uruguayan surfer girl Fabiola Gatti, the hotly tipped Fabs sunshine indie surf-pop is the sweaty, sexy sound for your summer of love. |
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12 August 23:30 - 01:00 £8 |
Robin Guthrie: Lumière |
Cocteau Twins founder Robin Guthrie has created some of the most evocative music of recent times and is widely regarded as a musical visionary. Set to an abstract animated backdrop, his stunning multimedia performance Lumière is a sublime collection of atmospheric guitar based instrumentals of truly hypnotic beauty. Limited availability. Book early. |
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13 - 14 August 23:30 - 01:00 £15 |
Ola Onabule - The Devoured Man Tour |
Ola Onabule is amongst the finest soul singer/songwriters of his generation. In September 2007, Onabule will release his sixth album, The Devoured Man - a collection of 12 powerfully, introspective songs that weave incisive lyrics around captivating melodies. Onabule's reputation for mesmerising live performances and critically acclaimed albums have led to guest appearances with Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Al Jarreau, and many others including being the sole performer at the Beckham's wedding! |
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19 - 22 August 23:30 - 01:00 £8 |
Spontaniacs |
Spontaniacs is the instant funk song machine that will party with your soul and take you to the limits of your mind. |
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2 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
NeWt |
Finding its roots in clammy basements, NeWt is Scottish in its darkness, international with its influences and universal in its appeal. |
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3 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Billy Jenkins |
Jenkins is a blues guitar genius and satirical absurdist without peer. "If Clapton is God then Jenkins is the giant turtle upon whose back the entire universe stands" Stewart Lee, Sunday Times |
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4 August 21:00 - 23:00 £10 |
Trianglehead |
Trianglehead combine creativity, wit and an intoxicating energy with inspired improvisation. Agreeably zany and intricate electro boogaloo. |
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CANCELLED |
Preston Reed with Guest |
"A hypnotic tour de force." The Scotsman "Absolutely unmissable." The Herald Drawing on blues, rock, funk and jazz influences amongst others, multi-award-winning musician Preston Reed weaves and melds genres, rhythms and textures to produce a signature sound that has made him world-renowned for its emotional power and stylistic creativity. Reed's vast range of explosively original music will forever change your expectation of a guitarist. |
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7-8 August 21:00 - 23:00 £12 (£10) |
Preston Pfanz and the Seaton Sands |
The Sands play their unique British Beat styled instrumental rock and roll. Burt Weedon meets The Moontrekkers. Groooovy. |
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9 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Gwyneth Herbert |
With guitar maestro Al Cherry, Herbert sings material from her new album, described as 'a masterpiece', with some brand new songs and old hits. |
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10-11 August 21:00 - 23:00 £10 |
Fisher King Leven |
Acoustic 'in the round' from Willard Grant Conspiracy lead singer and songwriter Robert Fisher; Celtic Soul singer-guitarist Jackie Leven and acclaimed songwriter Michael Weston King. |
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12 August 21:00 - 23:00 £14 |
Steve Adey plus special guests |
Steve's slow burning, piano and vocals led the debut album All Things Real (2006) to critical acclaim and was The Sunday Times 'Best Songs of 2006'. Special guests: |
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13-14 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Viarosa plus special guests |
Viarosa's country songs are beautifully woven mythic noir ballads of sin and salvation. Featuring additional special guests. "like The Birthday Party doing Johnny Cash" Uncut |
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15 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Chris Bradley / Aphrodisiacs |
A double bill of soon-to-be headliners, with The Aphrodisiacs' indie groove and Chris Bradley's alt. Country rock songs backed by an all-star cast. |
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16 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Das Contras |
Das Contras are a 6-headed musical monster with a latin temperament, 2 devilish horns and a rock 'n' roll heart. Define them? You might as well not even bother - just make sure you see them. |
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17 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Les Bof! & Suite 69 Discotheque |
Fronted by extrovert Laurent Mombel, Les Bof! are a Garage Rock Band playing '60s freakbeat rock 'n' roll. DJs Le Pape Du Pop and Le Marquis De Jardin spin '60s French Pop. Magnifique! |
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18 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Monica Queen / Son of Thom |
If you've heard Belle & Sebastian, then you've heard Monica Queen, one of Scotland's most interesting and moving voices. Supported by Son of Thom. |
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19 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
St Jude's Infirmary / The Starlets |
St. Jude's are sad eyed remorse sung by throats cried hoarse, the girls sing sweet, the boys sing coarse. The Starlets are pure, dreamy irresistibility. |
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20 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Haftor Medbøe Group |
HMG play a selection from albums past and present. Rooted in jazz but with a nod to Mogwai and Boards of Canada, this music smashes the mould. |
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21 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Thomas Truax / Paul Vickers & The Leg |
NYC's Truax, musical genius/inventor with Dawn of the Replicants front maniac Paul Vickers' project with The Leg. Masterchefs of sonic soup. |
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22 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
The Fortunate Sons |
A rich sound knee-deep in the blues, tinged with impressive harmonies. Sounds like 'crocodiles coming out of the Clyde'. Presented with Acoustic Affair. |
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24 August 21:00 - 23:00 £10 |
Attic Lights / The Primary 5 |
Attic Lights peddle a fine line in melodies, harmonies, guitar riffs and beards. A cracking double bill with Paul Quinn's The Primary 5. |
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25 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
Arse 2 Mouth / Lazyhand |
Not for the easily offended, the twisted songs of Arse 2 Mouth and Lazyhand will make you laugh, make you cry or make you storm out shouting 'What horrible bastards!'. A sticky end to the Fringe! |
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26 August 21:00 - 23:00 £8 |
