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8th March 2010

 Supreme Skids right at home : Dunfermline Press article

Dunfermline Press article by Gary Fitzpatrick
full article here

A SUPERB performance from the Skids set the seal on the week of events celebrating the career of Richard Jobson.

Saturday night's gig was a memorable occasion for the sell-out crowd savouring the reunion of one Dunfermline's best-ever bands in the fabulous setting of the rejuvenated Alhambra Theatre.

And it was a rejuvenated, storming set from the band as they turned the clock back, roared on by the hometown support like a swaying mass of football fans.

There was a huge ovation in memory of the late Stuart Adamson and it was fitting that his Big Country colleague Bruce Watson was on stage alongside his son Jamie to complete the line-up.

Many fans present had been there for the band's breakthrough days in the late 1970s although some in the audience were not even born then.

The set was an impressive mix of the band's popular hits such as 'The Saints Are Coming', 'Working for the Yankee Dollar', 'Circus Games' and Masquerade' with less well-known material such as 'Woman in Winter' and 'Castles in Spain', which was released by The Armoury Show, Jobson's subsequent band after the Skids.

The singer turned film director said it was a "privilege" to appear at the theatre and the fans certainly appreciated them being there.

Alhambra manager Simon Fletcher said, "It was a great event and the culmination of a really good week.

"The first Fifer Festival has been a success and the Skids concert was a triumphant return.

"When they sang 'Into the Valley' it was the biggest crowd reaction we've had since the Alhambra re-opened. The band loved playing here and the fans had a great time."

Local bars and restaurants were busy as gig-goers flocked into Dunfermline, none more so than a packed Old Inn where Skids fans gathered in the hours before the concert, at an event organised by the band's website.

They were entertained by Skids music and rare footage of the band on video.

Dunfermline's emergence as a live music hub after many years in the doldrums was confirmed on Saturday with one of the city's busiest ever nights for live music.

8th March 2010

 Herald Scotland news article

The Skids, ABC, Glasgow
Jonathan Geddes Published on 7 Mar 2010
click here for original article 

According to Richard Jobson, his intentions for this concert were to sing out of tune and dance badly, as usual.

His dancing was indeed dreadful, at one stage resembling a chicken suffering severe cramp, but thankfully his band’s music remains stirringly powerful.

Jobson spoke between songs about his belief that the lyrics still meant something today, but it was a justified claim. The first pint of the evening went flying through the air on the acid-tongued Working For The Yankee Dollar before The Saints Are Coming was delivered in brilliantly desperate style. However, this was not a straightforward greatest hits set, and with a six-strong choir joining the group, there were moments of innovation too.

Aside from the lyrics, it was noticeable how well the actual music has endured. Never oi oi punks, Scared To Dance’s guitar was a hypnotic tribute to the late Stuart Adamson’s skills, A Woman In Winter’s chanting suited the choir’s backing and a muscular version of Hurry On Boys also impressed.

While the whole band were fine, father and son duo Bruce and Jamie Watson handled Adamson’s parts capably, Jobson was still the star, a proverbial whirling dervish whose vocal still snarls when required. His energy resonated throughout a closing trio of Circus Games, Masquerade and Into The Valley, which deserved the moshing it sparked from old and young punks alike.

It was a shame an underwhelming encore followed, in which both Saints and Valley were awkwardly repeated acoustically, a treatment that suited neither. It thankfully didn’t put too large a blemish on the evening, and if this truly is the end of the Skids, they finished on a high.

 

Star rating:****

 

8th March 2010

 "I see the world in a darker way..I'm driven by anger" - Sccottish Sun newspaper article
By MATT BENDORIS : Published: 05 Mar 2010
click here for original article

FORMER punk Richard Jobson boasts that he can back-flip as well as Celtic star Robbie Keane.

The Skids frontman wants to perform the striker's trademark goal celebration when he returns to the stage with his band tonight.

He beams: "I did the half-time draw in the Scottish Cup game between Dunfermline and Celtic.

"It was Robbie Keane's first goal for Celtic and he can do a really good back-flip.

"I used to always do them on stage in the 70s, but Robbie's given me a taste for it again."

The major difference is that Jobson turns 50 next month while Keano is some 20 years younger.

Thrills ... Scott in movie New Town
Thrills ... Scott in movie New Town

"Aye," the Fifer concedes, "And the last flip I tried it at T In The Park in 2007, it was a total disaster.

"I landed on my knees and had to be helped off stage afterwards by some people from the ambulance service. But the fans seemed to appreciate the effort."

We meet in Glasgow's City Inn hotel.

Jobson is around 5ft 11in with cropped, greying hair and a long face to match his long teeth.

He talks with a slight lisp and stares intently with pale blue eyes when questioned.

But Richard is a strange mix - friendly then argumentative, down-to-earth then pretentious.

His personality reflects a career which has seen him go from angry young punk to male model, TV film critic and now movie maker, with his biggest hit, the ultra-violent New Town Killers, starring Scots Hollywood hunk Dougray Scott.

He's also just made a worthy short film with Oscar-winner Emma Thompson called The Journey - the story of a real-life sex slave from Moldova.

Yet at Glasgow's ABC venue tonight he'll be reliving his old anarchy days on tour and taking part in The Fifer Festival - a series of events staged in Jobson's honour.

Isn't it all a bit scatty?

Up front ... Skids star chats to Sun man Matt
Up front ... Skids star chats to Sun man Matt

He sniffs: "I don't think so. I just go with the flow.

"I said I would never reform The Skids, then the whole U2/Green Day thing happened."

That was when singers Bono and Billie Joe Armstrong performed a cover version of Richard's 1978 single The Saints Are Coming for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2006. It was then adopted by this year's surprise Superbowl winners The New Orleans Saints, as their anthem.

Jobson - who also had hits including Into The Valley and Masquerade - recalls: "I'm sitting in Abbey Road Studios in London watching Bono and Billie sing something I wrote when I was 17 in my bedroom in Dunfermline. Those words were written in anger. But I realised they were still relevant and I'm still driven by anger."

However, the baffling lyrics, which include the line 'A drowning sorrow floods the deepest grief... until the weather change condemns belief', were sent up by the Maxwell TV adverts.

He says: "The commercials tried to decipher the meaning. You've got to be able to laugh at yourself. You can't take yourself seriously."

Before taking himself too seriously, by admitting: "I was a little hurt when the ads took the mickey, though. My song was written about something serious."

But everything Richard does seems to be serious.

He shrugs: "I see the world in a darker way.

"Everything I do is driven by anger and compassion."

That could be partly down to the tragic events in his life.

Making their mark ... Skids were a hit
Making their mark ... Skids were a hit

Jobson's big brother Francis died in mysterious circumstances in India in 2001.

He said: "Francis was a Hare Krishna monk, so we would kick around Dunfermline in the 70s, me as a hardcore punk and him as a hardcore monk.

"He was 10 years older than me and took me to the cinema.

"That's where my love of film comes from.

"When he died in India we never really got to the bottom of what happened.

"Death in India is really no big deal. It was also during the Monsoon season when hundreds were dying every day. So another body wasn't a big thing."

Later the same year Skids co-founder Stuart Adamson - who went on to front Big Country - was also found dead after apparently taking his own life in a cheap Hawaiian hotel room after battling booze and depression.

Richard sighs: "Now that was a real surprise.

"I can't lie about it, we didn't leave on the friendliest terms when The Skids split.

"He moved onto greater success with Big Country and had to cope with suddenly being the frontman, which might have been behind some of his personal problems.

"I wasn't a very good singer. Stuart was better and a great musician. But I had attitude and front which he didn't have.

"I just had no idea things had got so bad as we were never huge drinkers as a band.

"I know I once wrote a film called 16 Years Of Alcohol but that wasn't about me.

"I'm epileptic so most of the time I avoid the stuff.

"We were never very druggie either while other bands were getting into cocaine and heroin.

"So it had no context for me that Stuart became an alcoholic."

Richard, who used to be married to husky-voiced TV presenter Mariella Frostrup, now lives in Bedfordshire with his second wife, Italian Francesca, and kids Archie and Edie.

His next two films will star Dougray Scott - a Sin City-style version of Shakespeare's Macbeth, and Into The Valley, about a young soldier returning to Fife from the frontline in Afghanistan.

Me: "How do you get on with Dougray - he always comes across as a bit of an a*** in real-life?"

Richard admits: "He's a bit dry for sure. But Fifers are naturally suspicious people. I think I've overcome that, but Dougray is still canny and wary of folk. He's like that with me, so don't take it personally. But he also has a vicious sense of humour.

"I'd like to work more with him even though he knows he'll never make much money with me."

But aren't Jobson's films guilty of portraying Scots as a violent race to the rest of the world?

He sniffs: "If you don't mind me saying so, you're wrong. Sure my films are violent but they're not set on some housing estate.

"New Town Killers had two hedge fund managers, wearing Armani suits, driving a Maserati and hunting a kid into the night - it's a wee bit different.

"I don't like sitting at film festivals in Brazil and Tokyo watching movies which show Scotland as a dung heap."

Richard has to go, maybe to practise his back-flips?

He says: "I'm heading for the big 5-0 but I've never really thought about age in my head. So I'll give the flips a go. Although, on second thoughts it may be best if I leave it to the last night of the tour."

5th March 2010

 Richard Jobson returns to music with Glasgow gig

An Evening Times Article Published on 4 Mar 2010
by Jonathon Geddes
click here for original source article.

Film director Richard Jobson is approaching 50, but he is preparing to return to his first love of music by gigging with his seminal punk band the Skids at the ABC in Glasgow tomorrow.
And he makes it clear he is still driven by the same passions as when he started with the band in 1977.

“In my head, I’m still 16!” he says. “I still have that energy and enthusiasm for doing things without wondering what the response will be. I think when you worry about the response, then you are doomed from the start.”
Richard has always done things his own way, from writing classic punk songs such as Into The Valley and The Saints Are Coming (covered by U2 and Green Day), to a stint as a television presenter on Sky, to directing films in different genres.
He has also recently shot the music video for former Verve singer Richard Ashcroft.

His next project is a film that takes its title from a Skids song, Into The Valley. It will look at the lives of soldiers in Afghanistan, and Richard admits it is the fact he believes the Skids songs still have an impact that has led him to reform the group again.
“It saddens me a bit that the Skids songs are still relevant,” he says.
“I wrote Into The Valley about kids having no prospects for work so the only road available to them was joining the Army. Then, 16 weeks later, they found themselves in Northern Ireland and came back very changed.
“Working For The Yankee Dollar, Charade, Masquerade were all about similar issues, and we are in the same situation again right now.
“A lot of the (Army) people I have spoken to do not think they are going to end up in Southern Afghani­stan, but they are. “So it has gone full circle and I am still singing the songs for a reason.

After breaking up in 1982, the Skids reformed for a few shows in 2007, including T In The Park, and then played a brief set as part of the 2009 Homecoming jamboree.
Had the passion not still been there at Homecoming, Richard is adamant he would have called it a day.
“This still means something to me – I’m not just cranking them out and saying nothing more than ‘isn’t it great to be here’.

“We always felt something in common with the people who came to see us and that was what made it such fun.
“We will be doing a lot of the songs in ways people will not expect – different versions of Valley, of Saints, and we will be using a gospel choir from Glasgow.
“We will be playing an array of different stuff, songs we have not played before.

A lot of these bands from that era just come along and chuck out the songs people vaguely remember, and do the whole greatest hits thing. We hope we can do more than that.”

Certainly, the band’s set at the Homecoming gig was one of the night’s highlights. They were joined that evening by a wide range of Scottish acts, such as Deacon Blue and Hue & Cry.

Richard appears unsure of whether the experience was good or bad.
“Homecoming was odd,” he says. “I tried my best to watch as many of the other acts as I could, but the idea we were on the same stage as Hue & Cry ?was peculiar to me.
“Given the choice, that is something I would never have taken part in because we are so different.”

He is not exactly blown away by a lot of current musical acts.
“Pop is sludge now. I have always hated Radio 1 because, aside from John Peel, it was awful songs and all that rubbish like Dave Lee Travis DJing.
“Now it claims to be the coolest station in the world – says who?”

While he believes pop is as bad as ever, he does feel music as a whole has shifted, to the extent the public are more willing to listen to all sorts of tunes.
“Music used to be very divisive, whereas nowadays people have very eclectic tastes.
“The background we are from, there were certain lines that you had – if you saw somebody with a Yes album they were the enemy – that is not really the case now.
“That passion and anger is not there, people have much more open ears for music.
“In some ways that is a good thing, but one of the great things about music is that it was a divisive thing, and if somebody had a Wishbone Ash album you knew you hated them.”

The Skids, ABC, Friday, £25

5th March 2010

 The Old Inn welcomes Skids fans Dunfermline Press 4th March

Pre-gig Skids Party

Dunfermline will be amass with Skids fans tomorrow as "Skidders" from all over arrive in oor wee toon to attend the sell out show at the Alhambra Dunfermline on Saturday 6th March.

Skids fans are already making arrangements to meet in various different pubs in Dunfermline an article in this weeks press highlighted that The Old Inn at 13 Kirkgate Dunfermline has shown its loyalty to Dunfermline's finest by providing Skids music and Video on the afternoon of the gig.

The owner of The Old Inn has said that himself and his staff are massive Skids fans and have enjoyed the company of Bruce, Jamie and Sandra on many occasions as well as having a few beers with Stuart in the past.

The Old Inn can also boast to having the highest amount of Skids songs available on their FREE jukebox and have now made the effort to make sure that even more Skids music and video will be available on the 6th March.

The Old Inn also serves great home made food available all afternoon, so for a pre-gig warm up it is ideal, a good meal, a few beers, some Skids music and video to get the juices flowing, and its only a 5 minute walk from the Alhambra, families are welcome so if you are bringing your kids to the gig that's not a problem.

To arrange your food or put your song request in please call 01383 729 050 or mobile number 07771 610 163 and ask for Mark

26 Feb 2010

 Jobson finds his inner punk with Skids reunion

The Skids front-runner finds new found relevance to their music as the band reunite for Fifer Festival.

click here for original article and STV : Video Interview 

Punk rocker turned film director Richard Jobson is preparing to reunite with The Skids as his home county comes together to celebrate his career in the creative industries.

The Fifer Festival, a five day event beginning on March 2, will feature Jobson’s work as a film director, poet, TV presenter and of course, the venture that made his name, The Skids.

The gig, which is already a sell-out, proved to the slightly hesitant Jobson that demand for the punk, lyrically driven music was still present today.

Speaking of this realisation, he said: “When I was invited to Abbey Road studios where U2 and Greenday did a cover version of The Saints are Coming, I was sitting in the company of the two biggest rock and roll bands in the world and they were doing a cover version of a song I wrote in my bedroom in Dunfermline when I was 17, I suddenly thought ‘these songs aren’t dead yet’.

“So I think that is another reason to visit them again, they feel pertinent again, feel like they have got a relevance right at this moment and time when there is so many quite serious things going on out there.”

Songs such as The Saints Are Coming, Working for the Yankee Dollar and Into The Valley were based on the experiences Jobson observed as a young teenager when those of a similar age to him began joining up to the army to face the front-line of war.

After establishing himself as a reputable director within the film world with productions such as 16 Years of Alcohol and New Town Killers, Jobson returns to the issue of young soldiers in his next film Into the Valley.

“I want to tell the story of what it is like to be a young Scottish guy just now who can’t get a job in difficult times and then something comes along, a choice - join the British Army.

“These kids want to have a bit of dignity, a sense that they are not just another statistics so they do join up and within 16 weeks they are in Helmand Province which is just a hell hole, it is a terrible situation they find themselves in.

He added: “It is not an easy story but is something I feel really passionate about.”

It seems passion is something this Fife icon has in abundance after having just accomplished a film recently aired at the Glasgow Film Festival with Emma Thompson about sex trafficking called The Journey…it seems there is just no stopping this multi-talented Scot!

“I have had an amazing life,” he said. “It has been an amazing journey and I feel as enthusiastic about life now when I am 50 this year than when I was 16 with the Skids and strapped on that guitar.”

26 Feb 2010

 Richard Jobson Podcast and reminder for TV appearance

With only a few days to go until the inaugural Fifer Festival please click on the following link to listen to Richard Jobson's most recent podcast.
Presented and interviewed by Hannah Maloco ( St Andrews University ) last weekend in Dunfermline : http://www.visitdunfermline.com/fiferfestival
Call The Alhambra Box Office on 01383 740384 for more details.

Richard will also be appearing on tonight's The Hour Show. The show goes out in Scotland and starts at 5.00pm, Richard said 'It's going to be a fantastic week, I'm very excited'.
STV Website: http://programmes.stv.tv/the-hour
 

25 Feb 2010

 The Fifer Festival  FREE media and film making workshops

TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT CALL THE ALHAMBRA BOX OFFICE NOW ON 01383 740384 AND
QUOTE " VISIT DUNFERMLINE / FIFER TICKETS "

For more information on The Fifer Festival :
http://www.visitdunfermline.com/fiferfestival

 The Fifer Festival ( Visit Dunfermline, The Alhambra Theatre and Fife
Council's Celebration 2010 ) is offering FREE media and film making
workshops for students and young film makers. These workshops will be held by internationally renowned film maker Richard Jobson and have now been expanded to include anyone with an interest in film, arts and the media. They will be held at Dunfermline's Alhambra Theatre between 1.00pm & 3.00pm on Tuesday, March 2nd and Wednesday, March 3rd.

There will also be FREE showings of Richard's highly acclaimed films :
" A Woman in Winter " & " The Purifiers " on Tuesday, March 2nd
" 16 Years of Alcohol " & " New Town Killers " on Thursday, March 4th.
( Screenings are 7.00pm & 9.00pm both evenings ).

To top all this off we are now offering the final batch of FREE tickets for
" An Evening with Richard Jobson , hosted by Ian Rankin " on Wednesday,
March 3rd at 7.30pm. Please note : There will be a screening of Richard's
recent collaboration with Emma Thompson " The Journey "
which is rated 18+.

Due to limited seating you will need to contact us ASAP to secure your free ticket(s) for the events above. To do this, call The Alhambra Theatre Box Office ( 01383 740384 ) between 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday and quote " Visit Dunfermline / Fifer Tickets ". Your tickets will then be made available to pick up ( Completely FREE of Charge ) from The Alhambra Theatre Box Office : 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NT.

Visit Dunfermline and The Alhambra Theatre look forward to welcoming you to this year's Fifer Festival and we hope you enjoy the event(s) of your choice.

25 Feb 2010

 Inverness Ironworks cancelled

Due to an unavoidable and unforeseen clash of schedules, The Skids will not be able to perform at the Inverness Ironworks on March 7th, the band would like to apologise to all of the fans that have bought tickets for the show, tickets are refundable at the point of purchase, but should anyone wish to still catch a show there are a few tickets left for the Glasgow date on March 5th, see www.gigsinscotland.com for details.
 

25 Feb 2010

 more tickets made available for the Skids Alhambra 6th March

A small amount of promoter held standing tickets have now been released
for the Skids gig at Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 6th March.
Call THE ALHAMBRA on 01383 01383 740384 book tickets.

 or book through Ticketmaster

25 Feb 2010

 Jobson rediscovers enthusiasm for The Skids

Dunfermline Press Article 
Published: Thursday, 25th February, 2010 7:25am by Gary Fitzpatrick

RICHARD Jobson has discovered a born again enthusiasm for The Skids' music as he prepares for the band's hometown re-union at the Alhambra.

Excitement is growing as the sell-out gig approaches but Richard is determined that the inaugural Fifer Festival will not be overshadowed by the concert at its culmination.

The Alhambra will next week host a five-day festival celebrating the remarkable career of a West Fife hero - by turns a singer, songwriter, poet, model, style icon, actor, TV presenter and now film director.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ON THE DUNFERMLINE PRESS

22 Feb 2010

 Big Country's Bruce and son add extra gig

by Gary Fitzpatrick @ The Dunfermline Press
Original Article Click Here

Big Country's Bruce Watson and his son Jamie have sold out their gig at the Abbot House and a second night has been added.

Tickets for the first performance on Friday 12th March were snapped up in record time and the home town duo were delighted to agree to return the following night.

"It's great to be performing in front of so many people and to hear of the renewed interest in our music," said Bruce, who will also be playing with the Skids at the Alhambra next Saturday.

"My advice would be for people to buy these tickets soon as I know that a lot of our fans who have booked for the Friday night show at Abbot House will be snapping these up as soon as they go on sale, particularly our fans from abroad."

Abbot House manager Kath Robertson said, "The interest in our regular series of concerts in the atmospheric venue of the Long Gallery is increasing all the time and we have just featured in a national music industry magazine which highlighted many of the recent events here.

"This concert sold out in record time and we already have a long list of people who have registered interest in this new date and we know this one will also sell quickly."

Tickets are £12 and on sale at Abbot House (tel, 733266) and Third Base Records.

22 Feb 2010

 Tayscreen/Fifescreen getting behind Fifer Festival

Support for the Fifer Festival is growing rapidly. There is only one week
to go before the first event ! http://www.tayscreen.com/news_detail.cfm?news_ID=306

Amongst our increased promotional campaigns
you can watch Richard Jobson on STV's " The Hour " this Friday at 5pm
You can view this back on the STV Player if you miss it
http://programmes.stv.tv/the-hour/

Outside Scotland Viewers:
http://www.stevelarkins.freeuk.com/itv_regions_sky_digibox.htm

If you have not guaranteed your tickets for the event of your choice then
call The Alhambra Theatre Box Office on 01383 740384 NOW.

18 Feb 2010

 Why Fife is celebrating illustrious son Richard Jobson : The List Article

As Fife prepares to celebrate one of its finest talents, Anna Millar finds Richard Jobson in fine fettle

Here in Scotland, we love a tale of the local boy doing good, and musician-turned-writer and film-maker Richard Jobson has done just that. A former member of punk band, The Skids, Jobson often sets his scene – whether it be his music, photography, film or music – against the backdrop of his native Scotland.

So with Fife celebrating its cultural identity this year with a series of events, Jobson seemed an obvious choice with which to kick off proceedings. Dunfermline’s illustrious son has curated a special programme of events, complete with special guests; and audiences can enjoy plenty of firsts, with Robson presenting new exhibitions of his photographs, as well as workshops and discussions.

‘It’s that funny thing, that Fife has always been sort of overlooked as a cultural hub, which is strange considering the extraordinary things that have come out if it,’ says Jobson.

Largely set at Dunfermline’s Alhambra Theatre, Jobson and Fife Council will start proceedings with Inspiration Day (Tue 2 Mar), an incentive designed to provide workshops to kids from deprived areas, who are interested in writing, film, production and editing. Later in the week, fellow Fifer Ian Rankin will put him through his paces with a Q&A before the premiere of his new short film The Journey, a project with Emma Thompson about the brutal realities of Sex Trafficking.

Never one for a quiet life, Jobson will also be planning the follow up to his Edinburgh-based New Town Killers while he’s there; Into the Valley, named after the Skids’ song, tells the story of a soldier’s return from Afghanistan to Fife and stars some of the cast from Killers. He’s also planning, he admits, on taking a couple of cameramen with him, and shooting what he refers to as a ‘meditation on Fife’ for a couple of days. ‘At heart I still feel sixteen,’ the 49-year old says with a smile. ‘I love what I do, and I’m delighted to celebrate in the place I came from. You can’t ask for more than that.’

The ode to Jobson comes to a close with a live performance from The Skids (6 Mar) at the Alhambra. See www.fifedirect.org.uk/2010 for more.

 

10 Feb 2010

 Fifer Festival change of events -IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Please note that the Wednesday and Thursday nights have changed, "An Evening With" is now on the Wednesday night instead of the Thursday as previously advertised.

The 2 film screenings of 16 Years of Alcohol and New Town Killers has been moved to the Thursday night and not the Wednesday as previously advertised.

New updated tickets will be issued shortly, if you have any queries regarding any of the events please contact the venue to confirm.
 

In Person: at 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NX
Tel. 01383 740 381
Email. info@alhambradunfermline.com

4th Feb 2010

 Fifer Festival 2010 featuring the works of Richard Jobson - UPDATE!

If you would like to attend any of the FREE events listed you can reserve your FREE tickets by contacting the Alhambra Box Office.

In Person: at 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NX
Tel. 01383 740 381
Email. info@alhambradunfermline.com

There are a total of 4 of Richard Jobsons movies being shown absolutely free as part of the Fifer festival. A Woman In Winter, The Purifiers, 16 Years Of Alcohol and New Town Killers, as well as a premiere showing of The Journey.

Please also note that the Skids Meet and Greet is from 2pm - 4pm and not 12pm - 2pm as previously advertised, online posters and fliers will be updated accordingly.

The Meet and Greet is NOT a ticketed event, simply turn up to the Alhambra front doors around 2pm and a member of staff will escort you to meet the band for signings and general banter.

2nd Feb 2010

 The Skids Peel session (19th February 1979) will be available to download on 8th February

The Skids Peel session (19th February 1979) will be available to download on 8th February! from Play, Amazon  and hopefully other websites.

Tracks are available NOW to Pre-Order

CLICK HERE TO VISIT AND SEARCH THE PLAY WEBSITE

 

John Peel Session (19th February 1979) on Amazon
30 second previews are available

28th Jan 2010

 Skids, Alhambra, Dunfermline gig is now SOLD OUT!

The Skids gig at the Alhambra Dunfermline on Saturday 6th March 2010 is now OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!

Tickets are on sale for the Glasgow and Inverness shows and available on the ticketmaster website.


Glasgow ABC 5th March 2010


Inverness Ironworks 7th March 2010

 

26th Jan 2010

 WIN 2 x standing tickets for the Skids at Alhambra, Dunfermline on 6th March

We have 2 standing tickets for the Skids at The Alhambra, Dunfermline on Saturday 6th March.

We will be holding a prize draw and will announce the winners soon.
The prize draw is open to anyone registered on www.the-skids.co.uk website on or before Tuesday 26th January 2010

To enter the prize draw simply email alhambra@the-skids.co.uk and put your website username in the content or subject area of the email.

Good luck!

 

24th Jan 2010

 Iconic punk band aim to play their last gig in Inverness : Press and Journal newspaper article

Lead singer wants group to bow out in the Highland city he has come to love
Iconic punk band aim to play their last gig in Inverness
By susan welsh
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1572383
Published: 22/01/2010

Legendary punk band The Skids are re-forming only to play their last gig – in Inverness.

Lead singer Richard Jobson revealed exclusively to the Press and Journal that he chose the Highland capital because of his long-standing love of the city.
It’s not the first time Mr Jobson, who has gone on to achieve fame in other fields, including as a film director, has put the city in the spotlight.

Last year the world premiere of his sex trafficking docu-drama, The Journey, with Emma Thomson, was held at Inverness Film Festival, and this spring he will shoot scenes for his latest movie, Helter Skelter, in the hills above Loch Ness.
In March, he is being honoured as part of The Fifer Festival, a week of events celebrating and showcasing his illustrious career, which culminates in a Skids reunion at the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline.

Mr Jobson said: “The Dunfermline gig is pretty much sold out, so I’d been requested to do a couple of other shows.
“As I’ve become a big pal of Inverness, I said I’d do it, but only if we could play there.
“I’ve been coming here for years and love the city.
“The people are quite laid back and gentle and it has a vibrant arts and music scene.

“On our last visit my wife and I looked for locations for Helter Skelter, and were blown away by the scenery.
“We’ll be filming on the hills surrounding Loch Ness, with some scenes at the Falls of Foyers as it’s a spectacular location,” said Mr Jobson.
Helter Skelter tells the story of two men carrying out a deadly duel across Highland hills and calls for some dramatic landscapes.

Reforming The Skids was something he thought long and hard about before agreeing to. The Dunfermline-band, which were at the forefront of the punk movement, was founded in 1977 by the late Stuart Adamson.

After having a string of hits such as, Into the Valley and Working for the Yankee Dollar, the band split, but reformed last year to play a one-off gig for the Homecoming Event in Glasgow.

“It felt good to be singing again, and the songs still sounded relevant, so it wasn’t just another heritage concert,” said Mr Jobson.

The Skids will play the Ironworks, Academy Street, Inverness, on Sunday, March 7, with tickets going on sale on Monday, January 25.

“There are so many other things happening in my life this will definitely be the last time The Skids play, but it won’t be the last time I’m in Inverness,” said Mr Jobson.

23rd Jan 2010

 Im getting fit... or gigs will hit Skids: Sun newspaper article 23rd Jan 2010

SKIDS frontman Richard Jobson is on a crash diet - to shape up for the band's farewell gigs.
By MARC DEANIE
Published:23rd Jan 2010
Sun Newspaper website link

The veteran punk star vowed to get fit for their big send-off after a ripped tendon left him in agony at T In The Park in 2007.

Jobson, 48, admitted wife Francesca warned him to be better prepared for the swansong shows at Glasgow's 02 ABC on March 5 and the Ironworks in Inverness two days later.

He said: "We're a really physical band. We put everything into it. I'm going to get myself ready so there are no pulled muscles this time.

"Eating habits, the gym, everything I can think of that might help. I had too nice a Christmas." The Fife rockers had a string of hits including Into the Valley and The Saints are Coming before they split in 1982.

And Jobson - now a filmmaker - says Inverness is the perfect venue for what really will be their final fling.

He said: "I love the city. The people are quite laid back and it has a vibrant music scene."

He added: "There are so many other things happening in my life, this will definitely be the last time we play."
The Fifer Festival 2010 : Schedule of Events

Running from Tuesday to Thursday 12pm - 4pm in the Alhambra foyer:
Music and Art Exhibitions

Tuesday 2nd March 2010
1 - 3pm: Students Seminar
7pm: Film Screening : A Woman In Winter
9pm:Film Screening : The Purifiers

Wednesday 3rd March 2010
1 - 3pm: Movie Makers Workshop
7pm: Film Screening : 16 Years Of Alcohol
9pm: Film Screening : New Town Killers

Thursday 4th March 2010
7.30pm: 'An evening with'
Richard and special guests "hosted by Ian Rankin"
Plus a premiere showing of "The Journey"

Saturday 5th March 2010
2pm - 4pm: The Skids Meet and Greet
7pm doors: Skids Live in Concert

All events from Tuesday 2nd - Thursday 4th are absolutely FREE
To claim your ticket for the event of your choice (Max. 4 per event) then please email us at info@visitdunfermline.com
please include your name and which event you'd like to attend (we will get back to you shortly to inform you when these can be picked up from The Alhambra Theatre Box Office). These events promise to be very popular, to avoid disappointment email us now. Tickets are subject to availability.
Support acts announced for the Skids, Dunfermline show

After much deliberation, a decision has been made over the support slot for The Alhambra show.

Opening the show with a short acoustic set will be Bruce and Jamie Watson

With the main support slot filled by Beatnic Prestige

so get there early and support them.
 
Skids to play Alhambra gig - Dunfermline Press article


Original aticle on the Dunfermline Press website

Published: Thursday, 14th January, 2010 7:30am
by Gary Fitzpatrick

THE Skids are returning to Dunfermline for a home town concert at the Alhambra, it has been confirmed.

Tickets went on sale on Monday and look set to be in great demand given the response the last time the band played here in the summer of 2007, when they sold out two nights at the Glen Pavilion.

They return on Saturday 6th March as part of the inaugural Fifer Festival, which is recognising the work of the band's singer Richard Jobson, who has gone on to achieve fame in other fields, most recently film directing.

The Skids, with the late Stuart Adamson a driving force, stormed on to the music scene during the heyday of punk in the late '70s.

They had a string of hits such as 'Into the Valley', 'The Saints Are Coming', 'Masquerade' and 'Working for the Yankee Dollar'.

The band split in the early '80s but there has been a revival of interest in them recently.

In 2006, U2 and Green Day took The Skids music to a global audience when they released a cover of 'The Saints Are Coming' to raise funds for hurricane victims in New Orleans.

The next year, The Skids re-formed to mark their 30th anniversary with an appearance at T in the Park and the two Dunfermline dates.

Just a few weeks ago they were in action again when they played the Homecoming Year concert at the SECC.
 


To conclude a week of events celebrating the works past and present of Richard Jobson
as part of The Fifer Festival.
The Skids in conjunction with DF Concerts, The Alhambra Theatre and Fife Council will perform a one off show at Dunfermline's Alhambra Theatre.

Tickets will go on sale tomorrow Mon. 11th Jan. 9am at £25.00
tel. 08444 999 990 or at www.gigsinscotland,com.
also from The Alhambra Box Office and Third Base Records
VALLEY HO! Skids in comeback gig

News Of The World - A-Listed by Tim Barr Sunday 10th March 2010

New weave heroes The Skids are heading back Into The Valley ... with a spectacular hometown show.

The legendary outfit have been persuaded to reform for a special gig at Dunfermlines's Alhambra on Saturday, March 6.

And frontman Richard Jobson, who led the band through a spectacular performance at T In The Park in 2007, warned; "We're going to do this in style, it wont be a shadow of our former glory - it;ll be the real deal."

Tickets are expected to sell-out in record time when they go on sale at 9am tomorrow.

The bands last hometown gigs, at Dunfermline's Glen Pavilion prior to T, sparked frenzy among the fans. And in the hostoric surroundings of the Alhambra - rapidly winning itself a reputation as one of Scotland's best venues - the band could be on even BETTER form.

An insider at promoters DF Concerts added: "I'ts really eaciting news.
We're massive fans. Anyone who heard them play those classic songs like Animation, Masquerade and Working For The Yankee Dollar at the Glen Pavilion will know just how sensational they are as a live act."

The surprise reunion will be the grand finale of a week of events to celebrate Jobson's accomplishments outside music. Organisers of The Fifer Festival want to mark the singer's achievements as a writer and film maker alongsidehis musical successes.
Richard told A-Listed: "It's a great honour for me obviously. "The gig will be a wonderful way to finish the week.

"We're planning to play the classic Skids songs that people love best as well as a few forgotten gems.
"It's a brilliant way to start the year."

Tim Barr - Scottish News Of The World
Bruce and Jamie Watson live @ Abbot House

Bruce and Jamie Watson Playing live @ Abbot House Dunfermline on 12th March 2010.

Beautiful , intimate venue situated in the heart of Dunfermline.

Tickets avail priced £12 @ 3rd Base Chapel Street Dunfermline also avail directly from Abott House.

7.30pm until 10.30pm

New web site in progress however, check it out www.abbothouse.co.uk
Fifer Festival 2010
The Fifer Festival starts on Tues 2nd March and runs on until Sat 6th March 2010

Celebrating and showcasing the illustrious career of Richard Jobson

Full schedule of events will be available soon, media masterclasses, inspirational talks, photographic and memorabilia exhibitions, Richard Jobson movies,
"An Evening With........." and special guests.

Courtesy of Fife County Council, The Alhambra Theatre and Visit Dunfermline.

Russell Webb to be special guest for Thunderclap Newman 27th Feb at Farrington Gurney

Russell will special guest for Thunderclap Newman on Feb 27th at Farrington Gurney, which is between Wells and Bristol.

Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) will be joining Andy 'Thunderclap' Newman and Simon Townshend's son Josh for two dates in February.

It is hoped that these dates will precede full touring in early summer to promote a 40th anniversry deluxe edition of their album 'Hollywood Dream' (which included the classic single 'Something In The Air').

See www.bigcountry.co.uk for futher news

information kindly supplied by Wayne
Stuart Adamson top place in Dear Scotlands Top 5 Guitar Players

The Top 5 voting has finalised for the Dear Scotland poll

Who is Scotland's Greatest Ever Guitarist?

In alphabetical order

Stuart Adamson (The Skids, Big Country) 60%

Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) 25%

Bert Jansch (Solo, Pentangle) 5%

Robbo Robertson (Thin Lizzy, Motörhead) 2%

Angus Young (AC/DC) 9%



A massive and very well deserved 60% of the votes

Full details are available from the Dear Scotland Website

thanks to Malau for supplying the details
Message from Bill

To all Skids fans old and new, and in particular to The faithful who have amazed me with their passion, dedication and love of all things Skids, may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

On behalf of Richard, Mike, Bruce, Jamie and myself we hope to see you all again soon in 2010.

Keep searching for the blue vinyl.

Best wishes

Bill
Christmas Message From Bruce and Jamie Watson

Well it’s that time of year again and I would like to thank you all for
your support again.

As you know both Jamie and I have played a dozen shows in our own right as well as performing with Skids at Homecoming show last month.

We have been busy recording new material for our album which we hope to release in March.

All sessions have been recorded locally at Monochrome and Backroom studios.

Both Magnus and Rab have been fantastic at accommodating us and are wonderful engineers.

We are nine songs into the album and the final song will be recorded in January, along with a few ‘slippery’ friends on board as well.

No shows planned until Feb/Mar as we want to get all recordings
mastered and finalised by end of Jan.

We have been speaking to Dunfermline venues and it looks like we could have an intimate album launch as well as a few other shows in the ancient capital.

Hoping to get a new agent involved as well, so there may be some shows
further afield.

All in all, it’s been a good year for us, a few gigs, a new batch of songs and some good times.

Many thanks to all who travel great distances to attend our shows.

We intend to get a bit busier next year.

To all Skids/Big Country supporters, you are the best.

See you in 2010

Bruce and Jamie Guitar Watson

www.bruceandjamiewatson.co.uk
The Journey: A short film on sex trafficking

Richard Jobson and Emma Thompson's short film about the brutal realities of sex trafficking.

WARNING This video contains strong sexual and violent images that viewers may find disturbing.
Please click the link below to view the video and read the article on The Guardian Website:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/dec/18/journey-emma-thompson

Emma Thompson: 'Chances are you'll know somebody who pays for sex'

Actor and screenwriter Emma Thompson explains how rage fuelled her role as the voice of conscience in The Journey, Richard Jobson's violent and powerful short film about the experiences of one sex worker.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/dec/18/journey-emma-thompson
The Fifer Festival - Richard Jobson

An eclectic, exciting, not to be missed, ‘once in a lifetime’ programme of music and arts events, workshops, master classes, an audience with… and film showings, celebrating and showcasing the illustrious career of Richard Jobson – presented by Richard and supported by special guests.

Born in West Fife in 1960, Richard Jobson has become one of Fife’s most illustrious and innovative cultural heroes. His band ‘The Skids’ was a revolutionary UK wide force in the art-punk movement in the 70’s and he has gone on to develop his creative career in many areas. He has continued over the years to build his career as a worldwide musical force to be reckoned with, while also encouraging and producing music with others, writing highly successful books, presenting some of TV’s top shows, script and screenwriting and producing and directing award winning, and influential, films. 

Supported by Fife Council's Celebrating Fife 2010 Flagship Funding Programme.
 
 The Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline.  Date:01 Feb 2010 - 31 Mar 2010
more details to follow soon .....

Information courtesy of Fife Council and Visit Dunfermline. Photo by Shot By A Gunn, Homecoming Live 2009

 
Joy Plus Bonus Tracks to be released on MP3 download December 2009

The Joy album is to be released online as MP3 downloads from Amazon and HMV.
The release date according to both websites is 7th December 2009

Amazon has priced this at £7.99
Direct link to Amazon with more details --> Joy (Plus Bonus Tracks)

The HMV website has a slightly different track listing and no prices as yet
The Direct link to the HMV website is Joy Plus Bonus Tracks at HMV
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John Peel Session (29th August 1978) (MP3 Album) available on download
The John Peel Session can be downloaded as a full album or by individual tracks.
This track list includes

Dossier (Of Fallibility) 
Hope And Glory 
Six Times
The Saints Are Coming/His Name Is John Peel

CLICK HERE TO VISIT AND BUY 
New Town Killers available on DVD and Blu Ray

 

 Available online from the Amazon website, both the DVD and Blu Ray disc versions are available.

New Town Killers DVD £8.98

New Town Killers Blu Ray £13.98 
New link to buy Skids merchandise
The homepage of the website and the "Buy Skids Stuff" on the fans website has now been updated to a new website address.

Please note the new address is
 http://skids.sandbag.uk.com/Store

Skids to play at Homecoming Live on 28th November 2009 SECC GLASGOW
Skids will play the Homecoming Live at the SSEC Glasgow on Saturday 28th November 2009. Skids line up will be the same as TITP with Richard Jobson,Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Bruce and Jaimie Watson

For tickets please visit the Ticketmaster website for Hall 4, there are 2 options, seated and standing, links to purchase tickets for both are listed below.

SECC Hall 4 SEATED - PLEASE CLICK HERE
SECC Hall 4 STANDING - PLEASE CLICK HERE

more details on the halls, venues and line-ups on the homecoming website http://www.homecominglive.com/ Hall 4 current line up with the Skids just added includes Deacon Blue, Hue and Cry, Lloyd Cole, Midge Ure, The Bluebells, James Grant, Kevin McDermott and Tommy Reilly
The saints are coming to be used in a new movie

The Saints Are Coming will be used in the forthcoming movie The Boondock Saints 2

follow the link below for more info.

http://uk.movies.ign.com/dor/objects/26452/the-boondock-saints-ii-all-saints-day/videos/boonsaints2_trlr_090209.html;jsessionid=7aaerbrjrd9po
John Peel Session (16 May 1978) (MP3 Album) available on download
The John Peel Session can be downloaded as a full album or by individual tracks.
This track list includes
Of One Skin
Open sound
Contusion
Night And Day
TV Stars

CLICK HERE TO VISIT AND BUY
New Town Killers Scotsman Interview
Director Richard Jobson and actor Dougray Scott on their new dark thriller
Published Date: 06 June 2009
By James Rampton
THE SCOTSMAN
http://living.scotsman.com/interviews/Director-Richard-Jobson-and-actor.5340561.jp 

Director Richard Jobson and actor Dougray Scott have returned to their homeland to make a dark thriller about two very different sides of Edinburgh society. And it's very much a tale for our times
NOT for nothing is Edinburgh the city that gave birth to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: it has always been a place riddled with contradictions. It is the locus of so many apparently incompatible aspects: Trainspotting and the New Town, Rebus and the Royal Mile, Burke and Hare and the International Festival.

That same sense of duality lies at the heart of New Town Killers, a striking new film about the rich and poor who live cheek by jowl in Edinburgh. Written and directed by Richard Jobson, the film focuses on Alistair Raskalnikov – did you spot the reference to Crime And Punishment there? Alistair, played with smouldering intensity by Dougray Scott (who starred last year in an American TV version of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde), is an amoral, "master of the universe" hedge-fund manager, who works for the ironically named Ethical Finances company.

He gets his kicks by luring desperately impoverished lads into an extreme game of hide and seek. Alistair ropes in an almost equally sadistic cohort, Jamie (Alastair Mackenzie), and then pays a hard-up teenager, Sean (James Anthony Pearson), to evade capture for one long night on the streets of Edinburgh. But the game soon turns deadly serious…

A Celtic film-noir cousin of American Psycho, the movie is a modern-day reworking of the David and Goliath story. Full of moody shots of stygian corners of the city, which exude an ominous Third Man quality, New Town Killers is also a dark and disturbing love letter to Edinburgh.

Jobson and Scott are sitting side by side in the sort of upscale central London hotel Alistair would frequent. They make for a charismatic double act. For a start, they are an undeniably handsome pair. Scott, 43, possesses the impossibly chiselled good looks of a current movie star – it is no surprise to learn he was nominated as GQ's "Most Alluring Man" of 2001. His allure has only been enhanced by his recent role as Desperate Housewives' friendly neighbourhood hunk. Jobson, meanwhile, possesses the impossibly chiselled good looks of a one-time pop star – readers of a certain vintage will fondly recall him drop-kicking his way through the Skids' Into the Valley on Top of the Pops in 1979. He has also done his fair share of modelling.

Both native Fifers, Jobson, 48, and Scott clearly enjoy a strong rapport – they finish each other's sentences and top each other's punchlines. They are already planning their next collaboration, a film adaptation of Macbeth using green screen and CGI "in the style of Sin City". The director, also responsible for 16 Years of Alcohol, the semi-autobiographical movie about a battle with the bottle, which picked up two gongs at the 2003 British Independent Film Awards, begins by explaining that New Town Killers taps into Edinburgh's long history of dualism.

"I wanted to play on the Gothic tradition of the contradictory city of Jekyll and Hyde," says Jobson. "I was working with an Edinburgh charity called Circle, which helps the children of alcoholics and heroin addicts in the outlying estates of the city. I found that, like everyone, they have their own dreams and ambitions. But the rest of society treats them as invisible – and that angered me greatly.

"I then started to become aware of another, very different form of invisibility, right in the middle of the New Town. Living in these beautiful, six-storey townhouses were these hedge-fund managers. They didn't court publicity – they lived in a bubble that the world never noticed – but they controlled everything. These two types were living side by side. I thought that was a strange paradox which might create a fascinating film."

Edinburgh is the ideal setting for this clash of two worlds, he says. "You can time-travel so easily – in a moment, you can move from the antiquated, genteel home of the Enlightenment, a place rich in culture, to this dark, unsettling, subterranean world."

Jobson penned the role of Alistair specifically for Scott – which may be construed as a double-edged compliment. "I get that brooding quality from Dougray," the director says, flashing a winning smile at his leading actor. "I like the fact that he doesn't overplay it – he just lets the camera do the work. So when we first met, I was shocked to discover how gentle and un-psychopathic Dougray is! But as soon as he read in rehearsals, he nailed the character. We were all chilled. He instantly captured Alistair's ambivalent nature, that compelling mixture of malevolence and charm."

"Am I flattered that he wrote it for me?" the actor asks with a knowing laugh. "Of course! I loved the script. I immediately understood what it was. It's a cracking thriller, but it also contains a very important examination of a substantial underclass which is too often ignored." He adds that his shared background with Jobson gave them an instant shorthand. "Richard and I are both Fifers and we have a lot of common references. We share a very particular vernacular."

The director chimes in: "Dougray and I didn't have to dig very deep to understand who Sean was. We're from villages six miles apart. We come from the same rural mining belt of central Fife that was destroyed by Thatcherism. So many people there are now forced to live on the margins of society."

Jobson wrote the script for New Town Killers two years ago, before last autumn's global financial meltdown. However, Alistair's job as a ruthless hedge-fund manager now seems absolutely appropriate. You won't find many people these days who disagree with the idea of a vicious financier as the thorough-going villain of the piece. "Obviously, the financial crisis has had a terrible impact on many people," acknowledges Scott, who is married to the actress Claire Forlani. "But for our film, it's an incredibly fortuitous coincidence that the markets have collapsed. It couldn't be more apt when the central character is a venal hedge-fund manager who revels in his success and is incredibly dismissive of those he views as beneath him. He has this tremendous sense of entitlement about his life. The way Alistair treats Sean is a great metaphor for the way many hedge-fund managers have recently treated the rest of society. Some of them seem to have no sense of responsibility."

Jobson, who in 2005 made A Woman in Winter, starring yet another son of the East Coast, the Dundonian Brian Cox, takes up the theme: "There is an innate arrogance about some hedge-fund managers. Maybe I'm jealous, but I find something abhorrent about them. I thought they'd be a good target in New Town Killers.

"As they drive about the city in their Maseratis and their Ferraris, they have this sheen of power. The film is to do with the self-obsession of the powerful. You give people power and they will behave like the Medicis, simply doing as they please. As Alistair rids society of what he regards as undesirables, he says, 'Who cares about these people? We're doing society a favour here'. He is totally amoral – he believes there is no cause and effect. But I am a moralist, and I believe there is cause and effect." Scott, a diehard Hibs fan who will soon be starring opposite Cox in BBC1's new adaptation of the classic John Wyndham sci-fi novel The Day of the Triffids, closes by waxing lyrical about his native land. "It was great to be working in Scotland again," beams the actor.

"I feel very calm and can breathe very easily there. And Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities in the world. After all, my football team are there! The city's air, atmosphere, rhythm and heartbeat all make me feel good. Every day on New Town Killers I was rubbing my hands with delight about working in Edinburgh.

"It was minus six degrees when we were shooting," he actor adds with a wry smile, "so I was also rubbing my hands just to keep warm!"

• New Town Killers is released next Friday.

 
Richard Jobson- The Five Thirty Show 17th February 2009

Edgy action film New Town Killers is one of the most anticipated features at this year’s Glasgow Film Festival.
Writer and director Richard Jobson and actor James Anthony Pearson join the five thirty show to discuss the gritty Edinburgh film.

Written and directed by the former front man of The Skids, the film is set on the dark streets of Edinburgh and follows the life of a homeless teenager who is made an offer he can’t refuse by two hedge-fund managers. The wealthy bankers set him up to play a violent game of hide and seek.
CLICK HERE to view the video interview and article
Richard Jobson listed in the FP100 - Greatest Fifers of all time!

Herald and Post Issue Date: 12 February 2009
The Fife Free Press Group
WHO is the greatest Fifer of all time?

Vote for your favourite now!

How to vote:
Choose your all-time greatest Fifer from our 100 nominees.
Text FP100 (space) and the name of your nominee to 81800
For example: If you choose Richard Jobson as the greatest Fifer you simply text: FP100 (space) RichardJobson to 81800


Read the full article here and also see the top 100 list
New Town Killers 9th February 2009

Richard Jobson's new movie 'New Town Killers' will be shown at the Glasgow Film Festival on 16th & 17th February 2009 at the Glasgow Film Theatre 1.

To book your tickets, please visit www.seeglasgow.com
Skids Fan Gathering 09 9th February 2009

A meet up with the usual suspects will take place within the next few weeks for discussions about the 2009 Fans Gathering.

A few 'exciting' ideas have already been put forward, however, a lot of groundwork is required.

The gathering will of course be held in Dunfermline in July.

Details will be posted as and when available. Watch this space!
Stuart Adamson Fan's Commemoration

Stuart Adamson Fans Commemoration

 

 For some time now I have believed that there is a strong desire amongst friends & fans to permanently express the warm affection and respect we all have for Stuart Adamson.

I think many wish to honour his memory and articulate the high esteem in which Stuart's legacy is held amongst his personal friends & the fiercely loyal fans, from his home city of Dunfermline in Scotland to the most remote corners of the globe where his words & music touched souls, lifted hearts & entertained millions worldwide.

Having contacted Stuart’s family last year, agreement was reached that the time was right to go ahead with such a commemoration.

Paramount in any project in Stuart’s name is the principle that it must be something that we feel Stuart would have approved of and so we sought and have secured a strong association with Dunfermline Athletic Football Club at their home ground, East End Park Dunfermline.

The original idea of a small plaque has now evolved into a large mural to be painted on the back wall of the north stand facing the pitch and a portrait to be hung in ‘Legends’ bar at the ground.

The collection made amongst those who attended the Skids fan gathering at The Corner Music Bar in Dunfermline on Saturday 5th July 2008 will assist in the purchase of materials for these.

Now here’s where I need to ask for your assistance again.

We wish to append some words to the portrait to be positioned in ‘Legends’ bar and who better to suggest such words than you guys who know Stuart's work so well?

I would ask that you consider choosing some appropriate words from Stuart’s lyrics and perhaps some of your own to express how and why we feel the way we do about Stuart and send your thoughts to me via the 'Feedback' page of KinemaGigz.com where we will consider them all for inclusion.

Watch this space for further exciting news of other aspects of this commemoration project.

Submit your choice of words for Stuart's portrait at KinemaGigz.com (click the 'Feedback' button)

Thank you,
Ghoulz.

 
The Absolute Game 9th January 2009

The Absolute Game is now available with the revised liner notes written by the fantastic Tim Barr with input from the band, a brilliant read for the faithful.

Big thanks to the great people at Captain Oi.

Order yours today. Click here. www.captainoi.com

The Skids best selling album – a UK No.9 on it’s original release in 1980 – gets a proper CD release at last. Includes the hit singles “Circus Games”, “Goodbye Civilian” and “A Woman In Winter” Now comes with the bonus of the original “Strength Thru Joy” LP that was given away with initial copies of the album and which are appearing here on CD for the first time. Original LP artwork, pictures of all relevant sleeves, lyrics and in-depth liner notes by Tim Barr.

 

The Absolute Game - Recalled

The Absolute Game - Recalled


Due to some 'inaccuracy's' in the liner notes, The Absolute Game was recalled.

The album will now be available again from next week from Captain Oi.

The album has been given the full Captain Oi treatment including the free bonus album 'Strength Through Joy' on cd for the first time.

Order your's today direct from Captain Oi £8.99 p&p FREE.

Buy here www.captainoi.com

The Absolute Game 16th October 2008
Thanks to the good people at Captain Oi, The Absolute Game will be re-released on the 17th November 2008.

The cd includes 'Strength Through Joy' album as the bonus tracks.

The full length Woman in Winter is included in Captain Oi's re-release of The Absolute Game.
The album has been remastered by Tim Turan
Also included are really good sleevenotes by Alex Ogg.

Many thanks to Mark and Captain Oi

Track List:

Circus Games
Out Of Town
Goodbye Civilian
The Children Saw The Shame
A Woman In Winter
Hurry On Boys
Happy To Be With You
The Devils Decade
One Decree
Arena
Circus Games (7 Single Version) (Bonus Track)
Goodbye Civilian (7 Single Version) (Bonus Track)
Monkey Mcguire Meets Specky Potter Behind Lochore Institute Strength Thru Joy Lp (Bonus Track)
An Incident In Algiers (Bonus Track)
Grievance (Bonus Track)
Strength Thru Joy (Bonus Track)
Filming Africa (Bonus Track)
A Man For All Seasons (Bonus Track)
Snakes And Ladders (Bonus Track)
Surgical Triumph (Bonus Track)
The Bell Jar (Bonus Track)
 
Vote for Skids Peel Sessions Replay- 25th September 2008
BBC Radio 6 presenter Marc Riley is giving listeners a chance to request their favourite Peel Session on his show.Skids done five sessions for the Peel show between 1978 and 1980.

16/05/78 - Of One Skin - Open Sound - Contusion - Night and Day - TV Stars
29/08/78 - Dossier of Fallibility - Hope and Glory - Six Times - Saints are Coming
19/02/79 - Summer - Hang on to the Shadows - Zit - Walk on the Wildside
30/04/79 - War Poets - Withdrawal Symptoms - Hymn from a Haunted Ballroom - Masquerade
01/09/80 - Filming in Africa - An Incident in Algiers - Circus Games - Snakes and Ladders
It has been said for a while now that Skids Peel Sessions would be released, however this has proved fruitless, so, until that day arrives, we will have to make do with our poor quality recordings of the sessions.I plead with you all to vote for the Skids on Marc Riley's show 'Peel by Request'.

VOTE TODAY, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/marc_riley/peel_by_request.shtml

 
New Town Killers 23rd September 08

Richard Jobson's new movie NEW TOWN KILLERS will be shown at the BFI FILM FESTIVAL, at the ODEON WEST END on 28th and 30th October 2008

Richard Jobson takes us on a tension-packed joyride through Edinburgh streets.

Teenager Sean Kelly (James Anthony Pearson) lives with his sister Alice (Liz White) on a rough housing estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

With their parents gone and prospects limited, the pair struggle to get by.

Alice has accumulated serious debts, and now lenders are ruthlessly calling them in.

Desperate to get his sister out of trouble, Sean is presented with the chance by two mysterious strangers, Alistair (Dougray Scott) and Jamie (Alastair Mackenzie), who will give him the money he needs if he takes part in a hide and seek game over the course of one night.

Sean is not long into the hunt before he realizes that the men have sinister intentions, and that he will be lucky if he survives the night.

In creating a scenario where the well-heeled and privileged prey on the poor and deprived, director Richard Jobson is clearly wearing political concerns on his sleeve in his latest film, and is to be admired for it.

Yet New Town Killers is not bleeding-heart social commentary, but an ambitious and kinetic thriller, a tension-packed joyride through Edinburgh streets; it is obvious Jobson knows the city well, and that he loves it; he presents it wonderfully.
Michael Hayden
The Scotsman Article April 2008
 Dark take on the new town - The Scotsman April 12th 2008

Richard Jobson - New Town Killers


Richard Jobson - Scotsman Logo


New Town Killers - Richard Jobson

IT'S early evening but a bleary eyed Richard Jobson is having breakfast. The film director is well and truly on night shift, making his latest movie, a dark, high-octane thriller called New Town Killers.

Starring Hollywood heart-throb Dougray Scott, it is set to be Richard's most commercial movie to date. Despite his fatigue, he cannot help but become animated when talking about it.

"It's pretty dark," he nods. "It's about two forms of social invisibility. On the one hand you have kids who have fallen off the social radar then the other end of the spectrum of social invisibility are these hedge fund managers who control our economy."

Essentially, the film is a game of cat and mouse – two young private bankers, Alistair (Scott) and Jamie, (played by Monarch of the Glen star Alastair Mackenzie) get their kicks by playing a game of hide and seek with desperate people from the margins of society.

They are hunting teenager Sean Kelly – energetically portrayed by James Anthony Pearson – who lives with his sister on an Edinburgh housing estate.
 

"The Alistair character is so nihilistic, his view of the world is just a game," says Richard. "He sets people up to hunt them down. Dougray is playing him with an incredible charm and luxuriousness that you kind of like him until you really see what he does."

Just this week, arts body Scottish Screen awarded Jobson almost £400,000 towards New Town Killers, boosting its budget to £1 million.

While the cash pot is small compared to that of mainstream blockbusters, it's a significant sum, especially when you consider that Richard is used to working with budgets closer to £400,000.

"Scottish Screen really helped me out on this one, which was great, and we've been picked up by Warner Brothers, so it's all looking really good," he adds.

Jobson displays uncharacteristic nerves when asked if his film will be a hit. He explains that much of the extra cash is being spent ramping up the action with a series of rooftop chase scenes.

'I want it to look like a proper big movie'

During the last week, the cast and crew have been enduring sub-zero temperatures on the top of former bank buildings on St Andrew Square.

Richard's most adventurous scene is inspired by parkour techniques – where athletes use their physical prowess to overcome obstacles – and sees Pearson negotiating Market Street rooftops. At one point, he falls on to a canopy before narrowly avoiding being hit by a car.

It's exciting stuff and difficult to execute – especially in icy weather conditions. It's a challenge to capture on film, but Richard is in his element.

"It is really exciting," says the 47-year-old. "I wanted it to look really stylish, like you're watching a proper big movie, even though it features kids from a housing estate.

"I think I am doing something that is potentially commercial which is where I think I'm headed anyway.

"I feel I've done all my arty stuff and now I can go on and use all the things I've learned to do technically and try and apply them to a bigger palette."

While Richard's ideas might be getting bigger and bolder, one thing that he has not tired of is Edinburgh – the city he returns to repeatedly to film and where his movies 16 Years of Alcohol and A Woman in Winter are set.

He particularly misses living here. The father-of-two gave up the Royal Mile flat he owned for 15 years when it became too small and he's currently looking for a new city home in the West End.

While he's living in the New Town during this filming session, the man who remains a subversive at heart says he doesn't feel entirely comfortable with the location.

"I couldn't stay in the New Town permanently – I'd feel like too much of a hypocrite," says Jobson, who made his name as the 16-year-old lead singer with the punk band The Skids.

"But I do like the Old Town/New Town split in Edinburgh," he adds. "The title New Town Killers won't mean anything to someone in New York or Tokyo but it means a lot to me.

"It's like there's an infrared beam going round the New Town – that's how I used to feel as a kid when I was hanging out. If people like me walked into that world, you almost set off an alarm bell, so I've used that idea in the film."

Richard, however, does admit to encouraging Dougray, a fellow Fifer, and his wife Claire Forlani to experience city centre life in the New Town.

"Dougray really wanted to come back to the east of Scotland to make a film, but that might have been so he could go and see Hibs, I don't know," quips Richard.

He adds: "Both Dougray and I are from central Fife so I think we share a common sense of humour and there's a lot of laughter on set.

"Alastair Mackenzie is also a very funny guy, so we've been having a blast.

"It's undoubtedly the best experience I've had as a writer-director – the sheer fun I'm having making it – although the scenes we're dealing with are dark."

Jobson's inspiration for his film noir comes from his involvement with the charity Circle which supports vulnerable children and families in some of Edinburgh's most impoverished areas.

He agreed to become a charity patron three years ago after the Prime Minister's wife, Sarah Brown, saw Jobson's film 16 Years of Alcohol and asked him to get involved.

He is now expecting Sarah and Gordon Brown to attend his premiere of New Town Killers when it is released early next year.

He adds: "I'm a very privileged person to get the opportunity to not only make films, but to do that in my favourite city – the most beautiful city in the world."
 

A message from Richard,  Bill and Mike - Friday 11th April



From Richard
Hi all you skids fans out there.......

I am currently immersed in filming my new movie in Edinburgh, so will not be able to join you all in Dunfermline tonight to celebrate what would have been the 50th Birthday of the late great Stuart Adamson. But I will take a private moment to reflect and remember his genius and his wonderful spirit, like you, I loved the way he played, so today, let's get his music playing everywhere. Have a great one everybody. Richard Jobson

From Bill
Stuart, you were a giant among men and a true guiding light. I cherish the friendship we had and the times we spent together in High School, Tattoo and The Skids. ll never forget you and wish we had never drifted apart. RIP my friend. Bill Simpson

From Mike
Thinking back all these years to when I first met Stuart it seems unbelievable that I was playing music with him. I realize now how fortunate I am to have known him, not only as a friend but as a musician. His loyalty to his family, friends and fellow musicians has always been an inspiration to me. I believe that Stuart was the most inspired and influential Scottish songwriter of our generation, his genius reached us all. I am privileged to count myself as one of the many who loved him.

Remembering Stuart Adamson Friday 11th April
Friday 11th April would have been Stuarts 50th Birthday
Our thoughts are with his friends and family on this day.
Thanks for the music and the memories.
Please leave messages on the Big Country message board and the Skids fan website forums.

 

2008 FANS GATHERING JULY 5TH - CORNER MUSIC BAR, DUNFERMLINE
The 2008 FANS GATHERING will be held on JULY 5TH at the CORNER MUSIC BAR, DUNFERMLINE. This venue has history.
THE SKIDS used to meet in here after their rehearsals in the early days when it was named THE CASTLETON.
Rumour has it, that this was the place they decided on the name THE SKIDS. More details COMING SOON.......

RICHARD JOBSON taunted English guests at Burns party
Punk legend RICHARD JOBSON taunted English guests at the Burns party, branding them thick and poorly endowed. The Dunfermline born former SKIDS front man was master of ceremonies at the event. Film maker Jobson, 47, chuckled " What's the second most favourite song in the universe? Auld Lang Syne. " What's the most famous song in the world? Happy Birthday, well done! " It was the Scottish people around who got that. That's because we're smart and your thick. We've got big chins and you've got no chins. " We've got enormous *bleep*s and you've got........."
The ex rocker wowed guests by teaming up with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers to do a special rendition of the Skids hit 1979 single Into The Valley.
  Skids selected/nominated for Best Live Act
The Skids are in the running for best live act on the joint poll with Jock Rock and Is This Music, go to the website and choose the Skids from the live act section
http://www.jockrock.org/jockrockpoll2007.html
  Skids article on Stranglers website

Stranglers concerts have seen an eclectic variety of support acts. Gary Kent looks back on some of the stand-outs – and the odd stand-up - from over three decades of back-ups for the Meninblack Strangled presents The Stranglers and Support From U2 to Hazel O' Conner to The Skids

Great reading.....

http://www.strangled.co.uk/SpecialGuests.htm
 
  Skids to Feature in MOJO

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 Skids will feature in MOJO MAGAZINE soon. Interviews will take place shortly and this promises to be an amazing read. The feature will be written by Pat Gilbert. Watch this space!!
  30th Anniversary show in Dunfermline 2007 - GIG OF THE YEAR

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 The Skids 30th Anniversary show in Dunfermline 5th July 2007 was voted GIG OF THE YEAR by News of the World 'HOTLIST' Tim Barr. For those of you who were at shows, im sure you will agree that Tim is spot on, these shows were brilliant. Tim was also responsable for the fantastic Skids 30th Anniversary Souvenier that was given out at both shows. Tim informed me at the shows that this was the shortest ever run that the News of the World had ever done, 2000 prints only.
  Nordoff-Robbins Tartan Clef Lifetime Achievement Award

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 Congratulations to the band on receiving the Nordoff-Robbins Tartan Clef Lifetime Achievement Award. This is a fantastic way to end the incredible 30th Anniversary celebrations. There was a performance of the recent version of ‘Into The Valley’ put together by the Generation X project. Richard, Bruce and Mike took to the stage with Brian Docherty, the Generation X project leader on guitar and singers Lisa Macgregor and Maria Marshall. They performed the version live with Richard’s poignant film about soldiers who have lost their lives in Iraq. It received a standing ovation from the crowd. This event will be shown on Scottish Television in mid December. To view the video, click on the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5fgWNI-rww
  Generation X make there mark with classic Skids

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 This wonderful version of Richard & Stuart's song Into The Valley was
masterminded by Brian Docherty and his music programme Generation X
with students from Trinity High School in Cambuslang.

The Musicians were

Lisa McGregor & Maria Marshall on vocals along with Paul Alexander,
Danny Young, Sean Devlin & Gerry Campbell.

Look out for more news on this and a possible performance in November.

Richard has done a film to pay respect to those British soldiers that
lost there lives in Iraq.

Holy to The High..................................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnXcVmU6rl0

 
  Skids Documentary Trailer 23/09/07

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 Fellow comrades, checkout this fantastic trailer for the forthcoming SKIDS DOCUMENTARY.
Willie Richardson, we salute you. Click on the link below.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLxF3Ogu3Qc 
 
  BIG HEARTED SCOTLAND AWARDS 2007

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 KIND HEARTED punk legend Richard Jobson donated royalties worth £500,000 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The former Skids frontman signed over the cash after the band's hit, The Saints Are Coming, was covered by U2 and Green Day to raise funds for victims of the 2005 New Orleans disaster. Now readers have nominated the selfless star for our Bighearted Entertainer award. Last night modest Richard, originally from Ballingry, Fife, said : " I just wanted to do the right thing by those people and help in any way i could". The kind star hosts Ewan McGregor's annual Burns Supper which raises cash for children's cancer charities. He also holds film workshops for vunerable kids and works with Edinburgh based kids' charity circle as well as Eplilepsy Scotland. He said: "I've had the condition most of my life so I hope I'm a positive role model".

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 20th September 2007 - Richard on Radio 1 Scotland 20/09/07
Richard will be speaking to Vic Galloway tonight on Radio 1 Scotland during his ‘Vic Galloway in Scotland’ show which goes out from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.

To celebrate Radio One’s 40 years on air anniversary this week, Vic is playing ‘The Saints Are Coming’ from the band’s Peel session on Sep 1st 1978 and has asked Richard to come on air and share some of his memories of the session.

The interview will happen fairly early in the show, so tune in from 7:30pm to make sure you don’t miss it! If you do, you can ‘listen again’ via the Radio One website for a week afterwards.

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 27th July 2007 - Skids goods online, new T Shirts and posters
The good people at bandmad have kindly put up more merchandise online, this includes the new Dunfermline t shirts and the anniversary posters.

Visit the website and do your shopping by following the link below

CLICK ME TO GO BUY STUFF
  The Bass Line

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 The three gigs in July 2007 were a fantastic experience for myself and the rest of the band, memories I will personally treasure forever.

The atmosphere and excitement generated at both gigs in The Glen Pavilion was electric, the sense of anticipation being tangible even before we took to the stage for the first show.

The amazing reaction we received from the dedicated fans who had travelled from far and wide, as well as the mildly curious who were perhaps there to see what all the fuss was about, was inspirational in making both nights a memorable and joyous experience for us all. I wish we could have played even longer, I was having so much fun.

Before, during and after the gigs, the warmth and affection shown to us was humbling, with the enjoyment of the occasion truly being a two way thing. The fans knowledge and love of the band is unbelievable, I thank you all and feel privileged to know some of you as good friends now.

T in the Park was certainly a day I will never forget, the sun shone and we all had a ball performing to the biggest crowd we had ever seen, possibly the biggest crowd at T for that early afternoon time slot. Thanks to Geoff Ellis of DF Concerts and Michael Jobson of MJM Ltd for giving us the opportunity.

I would like to reiterate Richard's message and personally thank all of the wonderful people for their hard work, tireless effort and enthusiasm in contributing to the success of the project, I salute you all.

Last but by no means least I would like to thank the late great Stuart Adamson, without whom there would be no Skids.

Bill Simpson
 

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 Thursday 19th July - Film School with Richard Jobson
SCREENWRITING CLASS: 1st SEPTEMBER

Putting the fun back into the process:

Interested in finding out more about yourself as a writer?

Do you like Genre?

Want to know more about writing a Thriller?

One day workshop under the guiding light of writer/ director/ producer RICHARD JOBSON

9.30am - 5pm

£125 per person. Limited space. Includes lunch
Location: Toddington, Bedfordshire LU5 6HG
Click below for the page on www.richardjobson.com http://www.richardjobson.com/Screenwritingclass.htm

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 Tuesday 17th July - Message from Richard Jobson
After two incredible evenings in Dunfermline where emotions ran high and happy, T-in the-Park was a wonderful way to finally put closure on The Skids story. As we walked to the stage the rain stopped and the largest audience I have ever seen in front of me gave us an almighty generous welcome. For me the site is in the back garden of where I spent the majority of my childhood, adding another level of emotional charge. Our set was short and to the point: a celebration of the music: a tribute to the past: a goodbye to our fantastic loyal fans and most importantly a final farewell to the mighty Stuart Adamson. On the stage looking out on such an enormous gathering was a thrill and something I will remember forever and I think in many ways the music still sounded relevant. My bones were creaking but what the hell I skipped, jumped and spun in my own unique out of time kind of way and felt 16 again.

This would have been impossible without the help of a bunch of great and honourable people and I thank them for their humility and passion:

Geoff Ellis, Michael Jobson, Dave McGeachan, Bruce Watson, Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Jamie Watson. Jane Button, Brian Jobson, Camilla Gwilt, Andrew Thompson, Willie Tocher, John Ramsay, Kleiner Morgan, Dave Brown, Michael Wheeler, Simon McGlynn, Sean Condie, Miles Baillie, Cob, Callum Kay, Justin Smith, Billy Sloan.

A special thanks to Tim Barr for his unwavering, tireless dedication to the project.

My Best wishes to you all.

Richard Jobson
 

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 Tuesday 9th July - Gigs over and T.I.T.P. footage now online
Wednesday 4th July and Thursday 5th July were all in all a resounding success. The feedback and positive comments have been brilliant!
T in The Park was amazing and the BBC / T In The Park have made videos available from their website for a short period of time only!
Part one of the Skids live is available as well as the interview at T In The Park, part 2 live will be available soon as well as some photos.
Please click the link below to view available footage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/tinthepark/artists/the_skids 

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 Friday 29th June - Skids Greet and Meet
The Skids will have an Official Meet and Greet for Skids fans on
Thursday the 5th of July at 2pm in the Glen Pavilion.
Come and meet the band.
Get you memorabilia signed.
Get pictures taken with the band.
Get your picture taken by the band!!!.
Memorabilia available at the Meet n Greet
skids dunfermline Tuesday, 15th may - Skids on radio Clyde
The SKIDS will do a not to be missed eight track live session for Billy Sloan's show on Radio Clyde on July 1st, this will give those coming to see the shows a taste of what's to come. Billy's show airs from 7pm till 10pm

Visit the Clyde1 website
skids dunfermline Monday, 3RD may - sold out skids
The Skids 2nd show on July 4th has sold out These momentous 30th anniversary celebrations will be the culmination of all the work done and we can't wait.
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 		 Tuesday, 24th April  - The SKIDS for president
The Skids show at The Glen Pavilion on July 5th sold out already
and due to the phones still ringing, DF Concerts have added a second show on Wednesday July 4th.

Tickets available through Gigs in Scotland, Ticketmaster and the Glen Pavillion box office.
 
skids dunfermline Monday, 9th April  - The SKIDS to play Dunfermline
Due to the unbelievable demand for T in The Park Tickets to see the Skids and the fact that the show is sold out and the fans cannot be accommodated, Geoff Ellis at DF concerts asked The Skids to play a one off special event in Dunfermline, which will be held on Thursday July 5th at The Glen Pavillion, they wil be supported by local band The Draymin.
 
skids dunfermline Monday, 2nd April  - The Skids at T in the park
The Skids have been confirmed to play at Scotland's T in The Park on July 7th. A momentous 30th anniversary gig to draw a line under the recent resurgence in popularity due to U2 and Green Day's cover of The Saints are Coming.
The Line up will be from left;
Bruce Watson Guitar / Vocals
Mike Bailey Drums
Richard Jobson Vocals
Bill Simpson Bass / Vocals
skids dunfermline Saturday, 24th February  - Skids new website and CD releases
Check out The official Skids band web site. Also there are two new releases from the band.

Masquerade Masquerade: the Skids Live
Buy from Amazon | Buy From HMV

The Saints Are Coming: the Best of the Skids
Buy from Amazon | Buy From HMV
 
skids dunfermline Thursday, 26th October - Original "The Saints are Coming"


Watch the original version of the Skids "The Saints are Coming at Youtube.com http://www.youtube.com
 
skids dunfermline Tuesday, 26th September - The Saints are Coming
U2 and Green Day covered a version The Skids song ' The Saints are Coming'.

They played it live at the New Orleans Superdome last night to celebrate the 1st game back at The Superdome and to raise money for Music Rising.
You can check out the video and buy the track at www.rhapsody.com/musicrising

 

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