Musselburgh singing star Callum Beattie is celebrating the release of his album Vandals with two intimate full-band performances in one of Scotland’s most exclusive venues.
The RED Sky Bar, perched on top of Radisson RED Glasgow and with panoramic views over the River Clyde, Squinty Bridge and Finnieston Crane, will provide the setting for the shows on Tuesday, November 1.
Callum – who has previously performed on the main stage at TRNSMT, supported Amy Macdonald at the Hydro and on tour, and played at Montreux Jazz Festival – will perform to just 150 lucky fans at each show.
He said: “I love the venue – it’s really something special – and we have had some great times at Radisson RED.
“So when we wanted to put on something really cool for fans, it was the first place we thought of – and luckily they jumped at the idea.
“The whole idea was to keep it small, intimate, so the RED Sky Bar is perfect – and we are doing two performances so 300 fans will get to be part of it overall.
“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the album release – hanging out with fans, playing old favourites and new stuff from the album, and just having a party in this beautiful room overlooking Glasgow.”
Radisson RED has been building a pedigree of big names playing there, from Tom Walker to Arielle Free, George Bowie and Baby Strange, as well as club nights with international DJs.
Curator Graham Chalmers said: “We are thrilled Callum is marking his album release with these very intimate shows in our RED Sky Bar.
“He’s dropped by for an impromptu song or two a few times in the past but we are really pleased he wants to celebrate such a huge occasion with us.
“It will be an incredible evening, seeing him not on a massive stage miles away, but just a few feet from the audience.
“Callum is one of the most exciting talents to come out of Scotland in years and he will be headlining arenas soon, so this is not to be missed.”
The performances will be at 7.30pm and 9.30pm, with each lasting about an hour. Tickets are on sale now priced £30 for each show (both over-18s only).
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