Each to their own, but I write for myself and those are the songs I want to record and release. If 22 writers have been roped in by some exec to come up with a song, that’s not something I want to put out. Collaborating and evolving songs with my band and friends is very different." Curator Graham Chalmers said: “We are thrilled Callum is marking his album release with these very intimate shows in our RED Sky Bar. It will be an incredible evening, seeing him not on a massive stage miles away, but just a few feet from the audience. It’s almost impossible to maintain the self-belief that you can achieve anything but, somehow, with Dave’s help, I’ve managed to keep at it, and this album is really the ultimate reward for that perseverance.

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The artwork utilises a photograph by Gavin Watson, whose images of Thatcher-era Britain capture a fragmented nation. Callum explains: On Sunday 26 March Beattie performed 2 songs, Heart Stops Beating and Salamander Street in the centre circle at Ibrox park for the Rangers Football Club Legends match. In the second half, manager Alex McLeish selected Beattie to play on the field alongside Rangers and rest of the world legends. He played for the final ten minutes of the game. One reviewer said of his new album: “Far and away the most complete collection of songs the ever-rising singer-songwriter has written, Vandals is a chronicle to his life, love and heartbreak which showcases not only his writing but that devastating voice, which seems to grow richer with every show.” Callum Beattie's Vandals is available now on all platforms. The launch party will be held at Radisson RED Glasgow's Sky Bar on Thursday, March 2.

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We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The performances will take place on Tuesday, November 1 2022, with gig times at 7:30pm and 9:30pm, lasting for an hour each. Callum said: "I think it’s the first time I’ve actually made any music that’s this close to who I am. It’s also made me certain that this is how I will want to make future records too. If 22 writers have been roped in by some exec to come up with a song, that’s not something I want to put out. Collaborating and evolving songs with my band and friends is very different.”

Set to play a flurry of UK shows this Spring, Callum Beattie touches down at London’s Bush Hall on April 27th. Hitting Glasgow’s beautiful Kelvingrove Bandstand on August 29th, it’s set to be a busy year for the songwriter. Because Callum Beattie is entirely his own man, and determined to blaze his own trail, following in no-one’s footsteps. Boris Johnson ripped to shreds in Scots singer's anti-Tory anthem ahead of General Election". Daily Record. 11 December 2019 . Retrieved 21 May 2020. Callum said: "Dave and I are now joint patrons of Paige’s Musical Butterflies - a charity set up by Paige’s family to provide music therapy for ill kids. It’s a huge passion for us both." 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.”

A Scottish singer will launch his album at an intimate venue in Glasgow, with two full-band performances at the Radisson RED Sky Bar. Paige’s energy is all over the record. The whole band actually wrote a song on the album for Paige - it’s called Can’t Kill the Summer and I’m sure she loves it from wherever she is. On 26 June 2020 Beattie released his first music video for the song " Salamander Street", about a former classmate who became a prostitute in Edinburgh. [7] [8] This music video gained worldwide popularity for the distinctive animation style and immersive colours. People Like Us: "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 22 May 2020 . Retrieved 15 July 2020. My manager Dave made it all happen – he asked what I wanted and took away all the stuff that can get in the way, he created the perfect environment and mood for me. He’s a huge part of it all.

News Scottish singer Callum Beattie launches album with intimate Glasgow performance at Radisson RED I’m over the moon with the results, as I wanted to get away from the sausage factory style that seems to have become commonplace in the industry nowadays. 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. 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. Each to their own, but I write for myself and those are the songs I want to record and release. If 22 writers have been roped in by some exec to come up with a song, that’s not something I want to put out. Collaborating and evolving songs with my band and friends is very different.”All I really wanted was to put a band together and make a proper, live, studio record and that’s exactly what we did. It was all about the energy in the room and our producer Chris Marshall did a phenomenal job of getting the absolute best out of all of us. Callum Beattie's second album is titled 'Vandals' (Image: Handout) The morning newsletter arrives every day before 9am and the evening newsletter, manually curated by the team, is sent between 4pm and 5pm, giving you a round up of the most important stories we've covered that day. All I really wanted was to put a band together and make a proper, live, studio record and that’s exactly what we did. It was all about the energy in the room and our producer Chris Marshall did a phenomenal job of a getting the absolute best out of all of us. RED Glasgow’s iconic RED Sky Bar on Thursday, which sold out in seconds. Vandals is available now on all platforms.