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Sat 31st May

Co-Pilot Effect: 1 - 2pm (Venue 1)
Co-Pilot Effect are a Glasgow quintet who pride themselves on their musical flexibility. Taking influences from acts as diverse as Sigur Ros and Radiohead to Nina Simone and Paul Simon, their style is one that will delight those who appreciate the darker side of music.

Ghosts of Progress: 1 - 3pm (Venue 2)
A local two piece alt-rock band, their sound has been described by Rock Pulse Magazine as "A live set-up I've never seen before! Music with a social and political consience!"

The Usuals: 3 - 5pm (Venue 1)
Indie / Rock group originally from Aberdeen but now based in Glasgow, The Usuals have supported the likes of Proud Mary, Cosmic Rough Riders, The Paddingtons, Glas Vegas and The Glitteratti.

Late Landing: 4 - 6pm (Venue 2)
A local rock/progressive/metal band who recently took a wee Trek down to the south of Wales to do a 3 track EP with Producer Joe Gibb. Regulars on The Star music scene.

The Five Aces: 6 - 8pm (Venue 1)
Their brand of music spans the late 50's & 60's where rhythm & blues had almost started to develop into soul, and hammond organs played instrumentals that girls danced to. Rock 'n' roll was all about the twist, the monkey & 1001 other dance crazes and beat was not yet beaten into submission by the rock.

F’n’3Gs: 7 - 10pm (Venue 2)
A local four piece band with great vocals and twin guitars, powered by a driving bass and drum rhythm section, they deliver an excellent mix of classic and modern rock covers.

Georgia Crawl: 9 - 11pm (Venue 1)
Georgia Crawl are a 4 piece Angus based band, playing blues from the 20's and 30's with a driven Chicago edge.  Georgia Crawl are fast gaining recognition as a blues band who really entertain.

Kinch: 11pm - 1am (Venue 2)
Kinch are a young five-piece band from Leeds. Their unusual indie-pop sound, laced with jazz-funk, has been winning new fans across the country. They've been widely tipped to be the next big thing to come out of a rejuvenated Yorkshire scene, hot on the heels of the Kaiser Chiefs and Arctic Monkeys. Catch them before they go global !

Lord Luken: 12am - 1am (Venue 1)
Lord Luken deliver melodic and sincere harmonies that are as raw as you would expect from small town Scottish lads. Playing an eclectic mix of acoustic indie - laced with folk, brothers Nick and Martin have an energy on and off stage that gives warmth and charisma to their music.
Sun 1st June

Alan Caleb: 1 - 2pm (Venue 1)

The guitarist with Glasgow-based funk-rockers Brown Eye Superfly, Alan is going to do a rarely seen solo acoustic set to get the afternoon off to a flying start.

Local Young Band Showcase: 2 - 5.30pm (Venue 2)
Some of the local young talent from The Star’s regular music nights are going to take to the stage and entertain for the afternoon in the Star’s 2nd venue.

Stevey Hay & The RayVons: 3 - 5pm (Venue 1)
Stevey Hay & the RayVons are a good-time blues trio, covering the modern blues canon with a special place for the work of inspiration Stevie Ray Vaughan, as well as Stevey’s own songs - always underpinned with the rhythmic strut and swagger that instantly picks this band out of the pack.

Lyndon Anderson Band: 6 - 8pm (Venue 1)
When it comes to the blues, The Lyndon Anderson Band have all the bases covered, whether it's a 1950's Chess classic, a chunk of 70's funk, a rocking Texas shuffle, jazz influenced west coast swing or one of their many originals, they play it all with style, authority and taste.

Sons O’ The Soil: 6.30 - 8.30pm (Venue 2)
Celtic rock outfit based in Scotland and Ireland. Having played numerous gigs and festivals across UK, Ireland and France throughout 07’, SOTS currently receive regular airplay from a number of radio stations. Watch out for their tour with Paddy Casey in Ireland later this year.

Sonnet65: 9 - 11pm (Venue 1)
An internationally renowned young rock band from Kirriemuir, winners of the "Ultimate Chill" in 2006. Sonnet 65 have recently returned from a tour of China. Regulars on the local music scene, their energy and presence ensure a night to remember.

The Usuals: 9.30 - 11.30pm (Venue 2)
Indie / Rock group originally from Aberdeen but now based in Glasgow, The Usuals have supported the likes of Proud Mary, Cosmic Rough Riders, The Paddingtons, Glas Vegas and The Glitteratti.
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