Glasvegas
Glasvegas (left to right): Rab Allan, James Allan, Caroline McKay and Paul Donoghue
Background information
Origin	Dalmarnock, Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	Alternative rock
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Columbia
Website	www.glasvegas.net
Members
James Allan Rab Allan Paul Donoghue Caroline McKay
Former members
Ryan Ross

Glasvegas are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Glasgow in 2003. The band consists of James Allan (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rab Allan (lead guitar, backing vocals), Paul Donoghue (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Caroline McKay (drums).

[edit] History

[edit] Formation and early years (2003–2006)

The band's original line-up came together in late 2003, comprising James Allan on vocals and guitar, his cousin Rab Allan on guitar, Paul Donoghue on bass guitar, and Ryan Ross on drums. They toured intermittently from 2003 to 2005 around Scotland, releasing a limited edition double A-side single, "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed"/"Ina Lvs Rab" on CD in May 2004.^[1] Ryan Ross left the group in late 2004 to go to the USA. In December 2005, the band asked Caroline McKay to be their drummer. A notable early supporter of the band was Alan McGee.^[2] On 30 October 2006, the band released a self-funded limited edition 7" single, "Go Square Go!."

[edit] Glasvegas and A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) (2007–present)

Following the release of another limited edition 7" single, "Daddy's Gone" on 5 November 2007, Glasvegas found themselves at the centre of a bidding war from several major record labels.^{[citation needed]} "Daddy's Gone" sold out and was voted the number two single of the year by NME magazine.^[3] After releasing their third limited edition 7" single, "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" on 14 February 2008, the band opted to sign to Columbia. They then won the prestigious Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME Awards two weeks later.^[4] Glasvegas recorded their eponymous debut album, Glasvegas, at Brooklyn Recording Studios in New York. The album was produced by James Allan and Rich Costey.^[5] The album was released on 8 September 2008, and included re-recordings of "Daddy's Gone" (the second single from the album), "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry," and "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed" (retitled "Stabbed," and featuring the backing music of Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata), as well as previously unreleased songs "Polmont on My Mind," "Lonesome Swan," "S.A.D. Light," and "Geraldine," which was the first single from the album.^[5]

In October 2008, Glasvegas recorded a Christmas-themed mini-album, A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss), over twelve days—ten of which in a Transylvanian church in Romania—and was released on 1 December 2008.^[6] The band headlined the 2009 NME Awards Tour in January 2009, following their own US and UK tour.^[7] They also supported Oasis on a number of their European tour dates, and also supported them on their largest UK Stadium Tour playing at Slane Castle on 20 June, 2009.^[8] The group also supported U2 in Dublin's Croke Park on July 24, 2009, Wembely Stadium on August 15, 2009,^[9] Hampden Stadium on August 18, 2009 and the Millennium Stadium on 22 August, 2009.^[10]

Glasvegas received three nominations for the 2008 Swedish Rockbjörnen awards: Best International Act, Best International Album for Glasvegas and Best International Song for "Geraldine."^[11][12] In Q magazine's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2008, Glasvegas was voted the fifth best album of the year.^[13] Along with "Suspcious Minds" Glasvegas covered a version of Hole's "Heaven Tonight" featuring Guns N Roses bassist Duff McKagan.^{[citation needed]}

Glasvegas played Lollapalooza 2009 in Chicago for the first time.^[14]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

• Glasvegas (2008)
• A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) (2008)

[edit] Awards

[edit] NME Awards

The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Glasvegas have received one award from three nominations.

[edit] Mercury Prizes

The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. Glasvegas have received one nomination.

[edit] Q Awards

The Q Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine Q. Glasvegas have received one nomination.

[edit] MOJO Awards

The MOJO Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine MOJO. Glasvegas have received one nomination.

[edit] XFM Awards

The XFM Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the radio station XFM. Glasvegas have received one award from one nomination.

[edit] Vodafone Live Music Awards

The Vodafone Live Music Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by Vodafone. Glasvegas have received one nomination.

[edit] UK Festival Awards

The UK Festival Awards are an annual music awards show, Glasvegas have received one nomination.

[edit] Tartan Clef Awards

The Tartan Clef Awards are an annual music awards show, Glasvegas have received one nomination.

[edit] Rockbjörnen Awards

The Rockbjörnen Awards is an annual Swedish music awards show, Glasvegas have received three nominations.

[edit] UK Music Video Awards

The UK Music Video Awards is an annual music awards show, Glasvegas have received four nominations.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Glasvegas

• Glasvegas.net, official site
• Glasvegas at Allmusic
• Glasvegas covering "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime" on The Vic Galloway Show - Video
• Glasvegas Interview with LF Magazine