Courteeners thrill Glasgow’s OVO Hydro with sensational set of old and new hits
A review of the Glasgow leg of the indie favourite’s sold out tour in support of new album ‘Pink Cactus Cafe’.
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Neil Renton
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Neil Renton makes the case for big bands playing smaller venues after watching The Libertines intimate show at Glasgow’s Assai Records.
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Matthew McLister
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