Popular music festival returns
PAISLEY’S popular music, comedy and arts festival The Spree is back for its 10th year with a thrilling line-up. Live events will take place in the iconic Salon Perdu Spiegeltent at the town’s Bridge Street from September 1 to 10, promising a fantastic programme for gig-goers.
The festival kicks off with Scottish folk rock favourites Tide Lines for a rousing opening night show packed with soaring anthems.
Simon and Oscar of Ocean Colour Scene come to Paisley on September 2 for an acoustic performance of all the big hits from across their 30-year career, including The Riverboat Song, The Circle, and The Day We Caught The Train.
The opening Saturday will see the Spiegeltent host an all-day event with local charity LNP Promotions’ popular ModStuff, featuring brilliant mod and northern soul acts – and the famous scooter ride out.
Grammy award-winners and “desert blues” pioneers Tinariwen bring their blend of Hendrix-influenced guitar and West African music to Paisley for their only Scottish show this year on September 4.
Norman Blake, Bernard Butler and James Grant are three of the most renowned and respected musicians in Britain and you can see them all together on one stage at The Spree on September 5.
They’ll be performing a selection of each other’s songs from their exceptional back catalogues in Teenage Fanclub, Suede, McAlmont and Butler, Love and Money, and solo works.
Long-time friends Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes come together again for an eagerly anticipated evening of old songs, new songs, happy songs and blue songs on September 7.
Scottish new wave band Altered Images have announced new album Mascara Streakz will be released in August – their first release for almost 40 years – and the first date of the album tour will be at The Spree on September 9.
This year’s festival comes to a close on September 10 with afternoon comedy from Susie McCabe followed by an evening show from exciting Manchester indie outfit The Slow Readers Club.
Tickets are on sale now with more shows still to be announced.
Organised by Renfrewshire Council, The Spree is one of the flagship events in the area’s annual programme which has made Paisley a key destination for cultural events in Scotland. Louisa Mahon, head of events for the council, said: “The Spree attracts music fans from across the country to enjoy our live events and everything that Paisley has to offer. It always brings a great atmosphere and real festival feel to the town.
“This year’s festival will take place in September, but we also look forward to hosting our Wee Spree programme of activities for kids and families again during the October school holidays.”
For more on The Spree and ticket information, visit thespree.co.uk
The Spree always brings a great festival feel to the town