Bassman Sam Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The OH is taking me the Edinburgh for a wee holiday for my birthday. I'll be there from Sunday 9th to Wednesday 12th, February. Has anyone got a gig in the city on these dates or if not, where's the best place to check out some bands in the city center. I've not been up there for nearly 40 years. [size=4] [/size][size=4] If no one is gigging, I'll just have to go to the zoo and stab a panda so help save the wildlife. [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 My favourite place for regular bands most nights was Whistle-Binkies. It's easily found, directly opposite the Ibis Hotel, just off the Tron crossroads where the Royal Mile joins South Bridge. Loads of eating places around there too, nothing fancy but plenty variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Cheers Stu, I'l give it a google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 No listings for Feb as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) This is a handy gig guide. [url="http://www.gigguide.co.uk/Edinburgh%20Listings/edinburghmonday.htm"]http://www.gigguide....burghmonday.htm[/url] It won't show Feb gigs until 1st of feb but you'll get an idea of whats available. Mcnach plays in multiple bands in Edinburgh so you'll probably manage to catch him playing. Whistlebinkies is the best venue for really good quality bands. I also recommend the Jazz Bar. Lots of Jazz and lots of other stuff too. I recommend the 17 piece big band on Mondays and the 101st airborne on tuesdays for some Hedrixy funky stuff. All top notch musicians. [url="http://www.thejazzbar.co.uk/programme/regular-weekly-events/"]http://www.thejazzba...-weekly-events/[/url] Edited January 11, 2014 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1389484465' post='2334776'] This is a handy gig guide. [url="http://www.gigguide.co.uk/Edinburgh%20Listings/edinburghmonday.htm"]http://www.gigguide....burghmonday.htm[/url] It won't show Feb gigs until 1st of feb but you'll get an idea of whats available. Mcnach plays in multiple bands in Edinburgh so you'll probably manage to catch him playing. Whistlebinkies is the best venue for really good quality bands. [/quote] Cheers for that. I'll check it out nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1389483237' post='2334764'] No listings for Feb as yet.[/quote] No, can't see anything mainstream listed as yet, I don't live there anymore so you may get a local BC-er coming in with ideas. Binkies does have something on most nights & it's a decent enough venue. Depends what you're into and whereabouts you're staying. Or - you may have to settle for something more touristy..........like the Witchery Tour [url="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186525-d650810-Reviews-Cadies_Witchery_Tours-Edinburgh_Scotland.html"]http://www.tripadvis...h_Scotland.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Whistlebinkies has music every night, but it depends what kind of thing you're into. Weeknights in there can be a bit hit and miss IMO. If you're just looking to wander in off the street and catch a gig though its probably your best bet. There are quite a few pubs that do the folk-music thing, some of them are really good (if you like folk music...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1389486699' post='2334801'] Whistlebinkies has music every night, but it depends what kind of thing you're into. Weeknights in there can be a bit hit and miss IMO. If you're just looking to wander in off the street and catch a gig though its probably your best bet. There are quite a few pubs that do the folk-music thing, some of them are really good (if you like folk music...). [/quote] I don't mind folk music if it's done well. I'm more into rock, blues, soul, infact anything but badly played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1389487338' post='2334806'] I don't mind folk music if it's done well. I'm more into rock, blues, soul, infact anything but badly played. [/quote] For the folk stuff check out The Royal Oak and Sandy Bells. Whistlebinkies has a fairly good range of stuff--from singer songwriters to Rage Against The Machine cover bands. From what I remember they have music fairly evenly spread out across the evening---6ish, 9ish, midnight-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 It's vastly over-priced these days (wasn't it always - but they do an amazing burger) but Edinburgh has an excellent Hard Rock Cafe at the top end of George St - the first main street back from Princes St. If that kind of thing floats your boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1389484465' post='2334776'] I also recommend the Jazz Bar. Lots of Jazz and lots of other stuff too.[/quote] +1 It's on Chambers Street, same street as the National Museum of Scotland. That's well worth a look too. Entry to the museum is free and it's AMAZING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks guys. The museum is on the to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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