Glasgow Music Venues - O2 ABC

One thing Glasgow does not lack in is music venues, one of which being the O2 ABC on Saucheihall Street. Once the building which housed Glasgow’s first cinema in 1896 it was converted in a concert venue in June 2005.

The venue has played host to a range of artists from different genres such as:

• Eliza Dolittle
• The Pigeon Detectives
• Shayne Ward
• Lifehouse

All of these artists prove the range of music the venue provides appealing to all.

However the O2 ABC Glasgow is not just a concert venue, it is also known as one of Glasgow’s most popular nightclubs open most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights playing today’s most popular music from every genre.

The club is not genre specific or style specific, no matter what your dress sense or music preference chances are you will enjoy this club. One online reviewer states that the reason the O2 ABC Glasgow is so special is:

"It seems to do the impossible by catering for almost everyone"

Although this club is extremely popular with students in the Glasgow area with cheap drink promos and central location, it appeals to all ages and all occupations.

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It's Not Just The Big Names That Are Important!

Glasgow, a town filled with culture and people filled with pride. But theres another thing that Glasgow is full of and that is, Buskers. Whether its 3pm or 3am you cannot walk down Buchanan Street or Saucheihall Street without hearing some form of music. From the man with his bongo drum to the little old lady with her accordion, there is no corner left empty as buskers fill up every inch of Glasgow’s city centre.

Maybe it’s the hope to get famous, artists such as Bob Dylan, KT Tunstall and even the Dixie Chicks all began their careers on the streets, or the hope to make a bit of extra money, whatever the reason they all seem to love it and so do we.

One busker who I spoke to, who preferred to remain anonymous, said:

“I do this because its fun and this way I can play what I want to people who, with the exception of some, are respectful and just let me play.”

From traditional Scottish music to world music or just plain chart music you will hear one of there dedicated musicians playing it in the city centre. Perfect if you have a wide range in music, even better if you have never listened to any of it.

We cannot talk about Glasgow and its music scene without mentioning the people who we hear in the heart of the town and who are there performing everyday without fail.