The Acts
The Barrowlands has also proven to be a popular venue with successful homegrown talent and in keeping with its location in the East End of Glasgow, the 'Barras' also plays host to various Irish rebel bands throughout the year. This often leads to confrontation, with a large police presence the norm following such concerts.
Ocean Colour Scene played a record 5 consecutive sold out nights in 2001.
Barrowlands has also been listed by many major artists as one of the best small gig venues in the world. Metallica said that the venue, because of its size and nature, made it the best gig they had ever played after their performance there in 1996. In her song Barrowland Ballroom, Amy Macdonald sings that “nothing beats the feeling of the high Barrowland ceiling when a band begins to play”. Of note; Alice in Chains' Live album was predominantly recorded at the Barrowland Ballroom.
Northern Irish Punk Legends Stiff Little Fingers Have Played at the barras for over 20 consecutive years on the 17th of every March and it has become the gig of the band's tours. They returned for year 21 in 2012 and, despite almost leaving the stage on one or two occasions because of drinks thrown to/at the stage (a common trait of Scottish rock and punk crowds, ironically showing they are enjoying themselves and not, as one may initially think, that they are upset with the performance or performers) they are expected to return the band will return in 2013 for their 22nd St Patricks Performance at the Barrowlands, with their committed fans travelling from far and wide to be there.
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