Welcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 07, looking ahead at gigs in the town from tonight. Local rock gods and all over good guys MrdB are playing at The Bungalow tonight with Leisureland (formerly The Ribena Boys) It is free entry and doors are 7pm. Tomorrow afternoon is Mod time with The M65s, last […]
Read MorePACE launches their summer programme of unique and varied in-person creative performance experiences for ages 3-21. Fest! is brimming with exciting performance courses; from classic to contemporary texts, devising, physical theatre, comedy and musicals. Every year during Fest! more than 800 individual young people take part in 90+ holiday courses, where they make friends, take […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 06, looking ahead at gigs in the town from tonight. The Bungalow and True Faith Promotions are having an acoustic Indie night tonight featuring two superb acts with tributes to The Verve and Richard Ashcroft with Martin Livingstone. Martin will be playing some of Richard’s finest work with […]
Read MoreAhead of the legendary synth-pop outfit’s show in July 2022 at The Bungalow in Paisley, Gary Daly from China Crisis talks to Mill about being a “working band”, recreating their iconic tracks, Scottish ties and more. After all this time, China Crisis remain as busy as ever. Has your love of performing stayed intact? We’re […]
Read MoreHex by Jenni Fagan reviewed by local councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes. Hex is visceral and poignant, depicting the final night of the life of Geillis Duncan. Convicted of witchcraft during the infamous North Berwick Witch Trials, it remains one of the darkest times in Scottish history, the echoes of which are felt here in Renfrewshire. Outlander […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 05, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday. Five bands have made it through to the final of the first Battle of the Bands at The Bungalow on Friday night. The finalists are: The Sankaras, Escher, Northern Holiday, Ivory Saints and The Ribena Boys. Judges had […]
Read MoreThis year’s Renfrew Gala Day takes place at Robertson Park from 12pm until 5pm on Sunday 5 June and families across Renfrewshire are invited to come along for the royal treatment. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Kings and Queens’ to tie in with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Activities will include football, rugby, […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 04, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday. Esperanza is back headlining The Bungalow Stage again on Friday. This time in support is their special guests The Dughoose Ska Band. It’s the quality of the band’s live shows that has led to them being increasingly in […]
Read MoreResidents, businesses and community groups can back a funding bid for a new community hub in Renfrew town centre. Renfrewshire Council has developed initial proposals which are now being shared with the public ahead of an application to the Levelling Up fund this summer. The plans set out the refurbishment of the vacant former police […]
Read MoreSupporting those most in need and recovering from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are two of the priorities for the returning Renfrewshire Council SNP administration following decision on key appointments today (Thursday 19 May). At the first council meeting of the new session following the recent election, Councillor Iain Nicolson was appointed Leader of the Council, […]
Read More