Welcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 10, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. Get ready for a bit of reggae on Friday at The Bungalow from Riddemption, a multi-national collective with a mix of youth and experience. Riddemption have a mission to deliver UK-based original roots rock reggae that pays […]
Read MoreWork has now started on a transformation of Paisley Arts Centre which will add new modern performance facilities and an extension to the much-loved historic venue. The building is being upgraded as a unique and intimate performance venue and creative hub, which will drive new life and footfall into the heart of the town centre […]
Read MoreTickets for The Wee Spree 2022 kids festival are now on sale and will take place on 15th-23th October to coincide with a mid-term break for Renfrewshire schools. Shows announced include the return of family entertainment legends The Singing Kettle, dance parties for parents and kids, and a family ceilidh. Film screenings will keep little ones […]
Read MoreThe inaugural Renfrew Pipe Band Competition, taking place on Saturday 23 July, will see pipers and drummers from across Scotland fill Robertson Park with the sound of bagpipes and the beat of drums. The free-to-attend event brings a full day of family entertainment to the park from 12 noon to 5pm – including aerial workshops, […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 09, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. The DeRellas are fully locked and loaded and are ready to raise the roof at Rocknrolla’s on Friday and tickets are still available on the door for this much talked about Glam Punk bash. The current line-up […]
Read MoreArtist and playwright John Byrne talks about world premier of his latest musical play Underwood Lane. John Byrne could have ended up playing in a skiffle band like the hero of his latest musical play, Underwood Lane. But his performing career never really got off the ground because he could only ever play three chords on […]
Read MoreThousands turned out to enjoy a day of spectacular parades, performances and live entertainment at Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations on Saturday 2 July 2022. The event is one of the world’s oldest workers’ festivals and celebrates the famous victory of Paisley’s weavers in a 19th century industrial dispute. The fun began with the […]
Read MoreArmed with 20 years of experience in health and social care, Elle from Positive Life Approaches takes us inside her unique blend of counselling and self-management. In this current climate, we may be feeling more isolated and anxious than usual. So, there is no shame in talking to someone and seeing things from a different […]
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 08, looking ahead at gigs in the town from tonight. Wrest are a hotly-tipped Scottish indie rock band, making music from Edinburgh’s Old Town and now taking it to The Bungalow tonight. Their sound combines soaring guitars with layered lyrics and heartfelt melodies, reminiscent of bands like Frightened […]
Read MoreWelcome 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 […]
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