Jukebox Journeys Part 3 – Mono
Continuing our Jukebox Journeys through Glasgow, Gemma Brown visits an indie venue with a record store that is a (not so) secret source of at least one of the city’s greatest jukeboxes. […]
Take to the streets with the ‘Merchant City Music Tour’
Just look at what is happening in the streets of Glasgow’s Merchant City during the last week of July. Walking, dancing, drama: fun and games of all kinds… and Walking Heads is delighted our Glasgow Music Tour is part of it. […]
Jukebox Journeys Part 2 – Nice N Sleazy
In the second of our Jukebox Journeys series, Benny Robb visits one of Glasgow's most vibrant venues to sample it's range of refreshments and investigate another of the 'best-ever' jukeboxes featured on our Glasgow Music Tour
Ups and Downs of the Great British Walking Challenge
That’s it. After four weeks of Living Streets Great British Walking Challenge, Walking Heads blogger Fay Young reports a grand total of 62.6 times round the Wembley Stadium and 18.8 muffins burned. Or, to put it another way, 104 miles through streets of Edinburgh, Glasgow and a ramble round the West Highlands. Despite ups and downs she discovers how streets come to life when you are walking. […]
Glasgow Music Tour – Centre East Route 1: Video playlist
Walking Heads Glasgow Music Tour - Route 1 Centre East - Youtube Playlist of all songs featured.
From John o’ Groats to Land’s End (sort of)
Walking shoes on, headphones ready and pedometer in pocket, Walking Heads researcher and writer Fay Young explains why she is taking the Great British Walking Challenge. […]
Grungy, intimate and alternative: 13th Note is the place to be
In this week’s music post, gig promoter Gemma Brown visits a live music venue which acts as a birthing place to Glasgow’s new artists. […]
The African Caribbean Centre – a rare cultural experience
“At first glance the bare exterior suggests a deserted shop, but looks are deceiving.” At Walking Heads we love to know what is going on in Glasgow's vibrant music scene and that means exploring the [...]
Glasgow music tour: the story that keeps evolving
Here we go. Glasgow Music Tour is now officially on the road and travelling. Walking Heads celebrated the launch of our audio walking tour in true Glasgow style at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut last [...]
Top hat and tales of the unexpected
“The bear escaped at least twice from here, caused havoc it did,” he said nonchalantly. On his way to a gig at 13th note, Joe Carr-Hollands gets an unexpected glimpse of Glasgow’s music history. In this guest blog, Joe wonders what other stories lie hidden up side streets and down dark alleys. […]
Unearthing secrets of the city
Quick questions: Where will you find Glasgow’s ‘killer jukebox’? Which silent movie star made his debut at the Panopticon? Why was ‘Wanton Lizzie’ exiled from Edinburgh – and where was she exiled to? […]