Oran Mor

Superb gig! All of the bands were fantastic but Lone Assembly were simply amazing putting in an epic performance well worthy of the hype. So many great songs but for me SOTN was In The Open 🙌 Loved seeing them in an intimate setting , Oran Mor is a great venue, but I really hope Lone Assembly reach the larger audience their talent deserves! It’s only the middle of the year but I honestly don’t think I’ll see a better show. 10/10 - Come back soon!

Brilliant gig from start to finish. Matteo and his fellow band mates on bass and drums showcased their individual musical genius in a stunning show. The band were super tight, inventive and frankly stunning. It was a privilege to be at the Oran Mor in Glasgow to witness this top class collaboration. I can’t wait to see them again.

Took a punt on a ticket knowing very little about SRB. Turned out to be a fabbydoo night. Great tunes Great energy Great banter The lads have got a knack of writing anthemic songs that get the crowd rocking and singing along to every chorus. They could really have done with a bigger venue but playing in the crypt easily sold out. Enjoyed the support act "I Don't Know" too.

This was a special gig by 2 very talented guys. Blew me away with how good they are live. It had everything. Great suppoer by GLU, broken string in the first song, and even a mosh pit at the end. Song of the night goes to "jessie james". The energy at the breakdown was unforgettable.

Drew Baldridge 1st sold out venue on his 1st headline tour in the UK and he owned that stage . He bounded onto the stage and never stood still for very long. He came down into the audience and did an acoustic set . I cannot wait for his return . It was nothing short of a privilege to be there. Sophie Scott opened for him and she was superb . I hadn’t heard of her but I was very impressed. Drew Baldridge even stayed after his show to meet the fans and sign merchandise

The support act Sophie Scott was brilliant but the main act Drew Baldridge owned that stage from one end to the other & Wow when he came down into the audience to play the acoustic set what a man to say this was his first headline tour & sold out show it was a privilege to be there

I posted on the night to other platforms that Will had just blown the roof off the venue with his musicianship and energy. His showmanship backed by his band really brought the blues to life. This guy is really worth the entrance fee to the whole day event on his own. If you like you're blues played with energy and passion then Will is yiur man.

The gig was absolutely amazing. The band were on fire and this was definitely one of the best gigs I’ve been to by far the band in a long time. Venue added to the experience. Band did so well performing in such hot humid conditions in the first place but to put on such a stunning gig was outstanding. Definitely 5 star performance from 5 star band

3rd time seeing the boys play and the first time in Glasgow. Love Oran Mor as a venue - probably my favourite venue! Never disappoint and once more left with a smile on my face, although I did have a crick in my neck from being at the front and having to watch them on a taller stage! I will always go and see them when they visit Scotland and look forward to the next dates...

This was a really cool show and very special to me. Robin Trower is one of my top favorite guitarists and we made the trek all the way from Los Angeles, CA, USA to see him rock! His mastery of the guitar is incredible and was really an experience to see live, he's just the best- did not disappoint!! The venue was really cool too, great place to see a show. Love that it's built in to an old church building, amazing old exterior. Plus the drinks were reasonably priced and good selection. Overall it was a fantastic night!!

First things first, Craig Hill is very, very funny. He lives on the edge with his rapid delivery, audience interaction and constant improvisation. Almost lost in the sheer energy of the show is Craig’s consummate comedy craft as he brings his timing, mimicry, expressiveness, movement and even a bit of singing to create a completely engaging performance that that has you laughing all the way through. A great way to spend an evening.

For starters, what a great venue for a show like this. The support act Marysia Osu, a harpist from Poland(originally), but very good, she was really good along with her Flautist(???)- their music was dreamy and relaxing. And then came Nubya Garcia, WOW!!!, This woman is brilliant with her alto saxophone, her music was captivating, and left you with a great feeling of just wanting the show to go on and on, I love listening to her, she knows how to hold an audience and leave them wanting more and more.

Jan Akkerman was fabulous at Glasgow's Oran Mor and played two sets to an ecstatic audience who lapped it up enthusiastically. His long established band were with him, (Coen Molenaar keys, David De Marez Oyens bass and Marijn van den Berg drums) A fabulous unit who seem to telepathically know where he's going next! All were given their moments to show what they could do individually- and they did- wonderfully, without a hint of self- indulgence. There was obvious delight from the crowd, who welcomed him back to Glasgow with warmth and genuine affection for the man and his music. He didn't disappoint. There was some more recent material alongside old Focus favourites like Answers? Questions! Questions? Answers!, Focus 1 and 2 alongside an uproarious long rocking Sylvia which nearly brought the house down. Akkerman finished the evening with an exquisite take on Paul Weller's You do something to me' and got a lengthy loving standing ovation from an adoring crowd . Great to see 'Big Sir' (Knighted in the Netherlands) back in the UK. After the show, he greeted ,signed and took pictures with a long line of fans. What a man! A couple of guys surprised him by presenting him with a Dutch football shirt with Akkerman 14 on the back, in homage to his friend and contemporary genius Johan Cruyff. A wonderful night from one of the world's great guitarists. I think all present would agree 'please come back soon!' Fantastic night David Shannon

Although having been a fan since 1971 this was the first time I had seen Jan with his band, previously it had been him solo, or with Focus. Without doubt he has assembled a team of not only accomplished musicians, but they gel well too. The set was filled with songs new and old coupled with frenetic playing alongside the more nuanced delicate moments that I like so much in his play. I wouldn’t like to guess the average age of the room, but happily it contained many people without grey hair, or indeed hair at all. It was nice to see another generation (s) appreciate such a fine guitarist (and his band too) My wife commented that it must be good to have been cool for over fifty years. Don’t miss the chance to see this man, either solo or with his band, it’s a musical gift

Enjoyed the Jan Akkerman gig tonight in the West End Oran Mor Glasgow. He really is a brilliant guitarist. But I felt he only plays dittos of the Focus tracks like teasers. Whereas Focus still play the full tracks. He also has a keyboard player who resorted to using a piano for the Focus guitar keyboard interludes. Focus use a real Hammond C3 B3 organ. Thus the real force of those excellent tracks was lost. It's the Hammond combined with the guitar that proves the emotional power of the Focus sound. Good concert good musicians....but Focus do Focus better these days......Jan is a great for sure but he needs to understand fans want the tracks played like the album and in their entirety....not snippets mixed in with jazz improvisations.....

Second time seeing the full 7 piece band from Toronto here in Scotland. Another fantastic night with superbly talented musicians. The songs take on a new life in their live form and each band member gets to shine at some point during the show with a featured moment during a song. The focal point is the amazing vocals of Meghan Parnell. Absolutely wonderful ❤️ Until next time....💯

The entire show was excellent including the two solo support acts. The staff were very helpful and minimises delays when getting served at the bar and also entering the premises. Sound was brilliant for all the acts and I'm back again for another two gigs and "A Play, Pie and a Pint" over the next four weeks. Raintown were very good and though I hadn't heard much of their music beforehand I enjoyed the show and will go and see them again. All in, a great experience and I'm glad I'm getting back into enjoying music and the arts again especially in Oran Mor.

Tors are a band on the rise. I first discovered them as a support act for Sam Ryder and instantly fell in love with their music, harmonies, energy and personality. This was now the 3rd time seeing them live as they opened their UK headline tour at Oran Mor in Glasgow and they blew the roof off just as they had the previous 2 times. A pre show meet n greet featuring a couple of songs from their back catalogue allowed access to the lads for a chat and photo opportunity before they slipped into the background to allow their support act, Charlotte Jane, to take centre stage with her piano and catchy tunes. Tors returned with a selection of their songs old and new which had the crowd singing along from start to finish. From high tempo anthems to emotional ballads the whole set feels like banger after banger after banger. In some ways I will be sad when they deservedly and inevitably move on to bigger venues and larger crowds as the connection you get with these boys is a true highlight of the smaller venue but their music suits massive stadium crowd singalongs and I will be there supporting and singing my lungs out when they do.

He was totally & utterly amazing he was electric from the very beginning to the very end he had us jumping dancing & singing along . I hope he returns to the UK sooner rather than later. He has the voice of someone older than his 22 yrs he will be a force to be reckoned with. He will sell out in minutes if not seconds. I was lucky enough to be right in front Of him he is awesome

It was beyond magical to finally see Mari Wilson back in Glasgow after so many years. Her personality is contagious and you can't help but smile from ear to ear when in her company. She delivers songs with such ease and each one is magical. A personal favourite of the evening was Moon & Back which Mari wrote for a long running American tv programme. The evening ended with a stunning version of Cry Me a River and then the audience took to their feet with none other than Miss Beehive's famous Just What You Always Wanted. Haste ye back