Music

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Tucked away in a basement in the shadows of the 6 story cinema, The Flying Duck may cause problems actually trying to find. Do not give up; it is well worth the search. This underground, both literally and figuratively, pub/club offers a completely different experience to most other pubs and clubs.

Upon walking into the duck you might be mistaken into thinking you’ve just wondered into a 1950′s kitchen. The place is decked out with mismatched tables and furniture and drinks are served from kitchen bar complete with clothesline dangling crisps and nuts.

This is a great place that I like to come to with friends for an afternoon drink and quick game of Jenga and for a night out when the club opens and live DJs and light shows combine with all types of music from techno and dubstep to modern indie and alternate rock .

The bar also contains a good specialist stock of continental and local beers along with organic cider and cola.

During the day it operates as a Student Union for nearby Caledonian University and far drink promos running from Monday until Thursday. So rest assured, all the local students guarantee you will be greeted open arms.

The thing I like most about The Flying Duck is the melting pot of different types of people that I meet there. Every night I am guaranteed to leave having met a new friend or a crazy character.

The Flying Duck- its better than your house

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The Flying Duck | Bars, Music | Beer Cider £ 1.60
42 Renfield Street | City Centre | +441415641450
12:00 – late daily

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On a cold Sunday evening there is nothing I enjoy more than to head over the 78 and listen to live jazz in front of the roaring coal fire. The bar is a locals favourite and is usually packed in the evening when people to meet friends and generally relax. An easygoing crowd of people are usually to be found and generally people do not take things too seriously here. Often perceived as quite a hippy place you will be unlikely to find anybody you will not get on with here.

My favourite Thursday night in town known as ‘DubnGrub’ has recently been replaced by a similar night called ‘The Dutchy Pot’ where Argonaut Soundsystem take the decks for some dub and reggae whilst the kitchen throws out really tasty and cheap vegan food. It also stocks a really good selection of artisan beers and ciders from Scotland which make for really nice drinking.

It’s a great place just to relax by yourself or to mull over the weeks goings on with a group of friends

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The 78 | Bars, Music, Relaxing | Beer £ 2.50
10-14 Kelvinhaugh Street | West End | +441415765018
Mon – Fri 12:30 – 00:00, Sat – Sun 12:00 – 00:00

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For years now King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, simply known by locals as King Tuts, has been the number 1 venue for live music in Scotland. It is also regarded, by some, to be one of the best in the UK.

Anyone who is anyone in the music business has played here at some point and some bands consider themselves to have made it after playing their own gig here. It was after all the place where Oasis were spotted and signed.

If I have nothing to do in an evening, I frequently go along to King Tut’s and check out whoever is playing. Half the time I have never heard of the band, but they are nearly always good.

The venue itself is built in the basement of terraced building in Glasgow city centre and is built over floors. The basement is the bar and pub, free to enter any time and is quite nice if all you want is a drink. However, go straight through the bar, up the stairs to the small and compact stage area where the real attraction in King Tut’s belongs.

The stage area is a perfectly formed room which creates a experience that makes you feel as though the band is playing to you and a select few others and delivers an atmosphere, which along side brilliant acoustics and lighting, makes for perfect listening.

Watch out for Andy Mckee who is due to play in the near future.

For all music lovers King Tut’s truly is a must!

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King Tuts | Bars, Music | Ticket from £ 5.00
272a St Vincent Street | City Centre | +441412215279
12:00 – 00:00 daily

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For anyone interested in electronic music and pounding bass The Sub Club is first port of call. Its sound system is simply phenomenal if you are looking for bone shaking bass and it will keep you bobbing up and down all night.

Located right in the centre of town on Jamaica Street, the club is to be found in a basement. This along with a grimy black interior and normally seedy red lighting creates a real underground atmosphere where globally renowned Djs play and duo ‘Slam’ are frequently to be found laying sets.

Awesomely intricate light displays top off what I think is easily the best electronic club in the city.

Drinks aren’t cheap and there is always a queue for the bar, but if it’s a quiet drink you’re looking for, look elsewhere. You’ll still be feeling the bass for days to come.

Look out for special monthly nights as they are always busy and brilliant, if a little messy, night is guaranteed.

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The Sub Club | Bars, Music | Entry from £ 0.00
22 Jamaica Street | City Centre
22:00 – 03:00 daily

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Last year I used to live just up the hill from Nice N Sleazy’s so it soon became a frequent watering hole for my flatmates and I. I liked the atmosphere of the club. It is, I imagine, like the legendary New York grunge club CBGB’s but without quite the same amount of filth.

Upstairs the bar is dark and fairly grungy. Good music is played in the background and the bar is well stocked with a large selection of bottled and draught beers. My flatmates and I liked coming to the bar for a evening drink and we always ended up meeting some fellow minded people. Also we were all big fans of the White Russians for £ 2.00, although maybe one or two were probably enough.

Downstairs is what Sleazy’s is really known for- its live music. Small bands and songwriters grace the permanent stage downstairs and frequently attract a large crowd. These bands are normally unknown and unsigned but they are usually of a really high standard. The gigs are normally free of charge so it makes a great platform for these bands to get spotted. So if you want to see the next big thing head along to Sleazy’s!

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Nice & Sleazy | Bars, Music | White Russians £ 2.00
421 Sauchiehall Street | City Centre | +441413330900
12:00 – late daily

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