Kassidy

I went to see Lana Del Rey (who I blogged about last month - current obsession) last night at the Oran Mor in Glasgow. I’ve slightly fallen in love with her voice and was worried she might disappoint live. I needn’t have worried her voice was just as stunning with that haunting edge live as it is recorded. It was a short show which felt more like a showcase than a headline gig but I left more than satisfied.  

This blog however is not about her but inspired by her gig. I love the camaraderie in the Glasgow music scene, going to a gig and the audience being full of bands checking out what’s new. Last night I noticed the boys from one of my favourite Scottish bands in the audience; Kassidy. Their debut album Hope St came out in March and has still not left my car CD changer. It doesn’t matter how much I listen to this band I just don’t get bored. Their harmonies are breath taking with four contrasting tones blending into an unforgettable sound. I could take about their music all day but their music says it best just be warned you will not be able to listen just once…

Kassidy - I Dont Know

I feel so fortunate as I got see these guys play in the most intimate of settings. I was asked to interview a new Glasgow band and record a quick session at my work at West Fm. When the guys came in I instantly warmed to them so down to earth and they seemed genuinely excited to be playing for us. After a quick chat we got down to business and started recording the session. I was instantly blown away! I can’t explain what was going through my mind but I knew this was a band that were going places and were going to have spot in my heart for a long time to come.

Unfortunately I hadn’t thought to video this session, something I wish I could share with everyone, just the band, the manager, a sound technician and me. A day I’ll never forget. This was that first song that hooked me in; I hope it does the same for you…

Kassidy - The Traveler

I can’t rave enough about this band live check out their tour dates here - Kassidy. If you get the chance you will not regret it.

fee x

Explosions in the sky

Every year just before Guy Fawkes Night I like to get my winter coat. I don’t like to start wrapping up too early; my mum always told me you’d never feel the benefit when winter hit. Bonfire night is always the first night of the year you have a real excuse to wrap up warm look out a woolly hat, gloves and of course show off your new winter coat. This year I have been loving capes. Only problem was picking one because I just loved so many of them! Here are some of my favourites…



Phase Eight 160

 

Wallis 50



Dorothy Perkins 69



Topshop 65

When I researched this on-line I have to admit I never even noticed the bottom coat from Topshop but when I went shopping it caught my eye and I ended up buying it. In this picture you can't see it is a cape but it has a realy nice batwing effect when on. At first I was worried it was more casual than I wanted but the colour and shape look much better on and the cosy fluffy sheepskin collar just makes it for me.

The best bit was it was reduced from 80 to 65 so I’m actually considering getting a second coat for this winter my budget for one coat was 100 so my decision now is do I stretch it a little and buy the Wallis checked number? (my grandpa’s football team was Auchinleck Talbot who play in those colours they always give me happy memoires) Or do I buy a plain black coat from H&M and stay with in budget? Well that’s a decision for another day…. For today I’m going wrap up warm for the fireworks, run around like a kid and pretend I can fly in my new cape coat…

Fee x