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42 ............... Sunday, May 28, 2017 1SM MUSIC ONE2WATCH by CHRIS SWEENEY JAKE ISAAC admits he’d never heard of Airdie — Elton show is until Sir Elton John asked him to rock their ground. But he has jumped at the chance to play at the Diamonds’ Excelsior Stadium next month. Soul star Jake said: “I’m a strong believer of any platform a diamond gig you get given, whether it’s five people in the middle of beautiful Brixton in South London or in NEW Airdrie, it’s still a privilege. “That’s what I’ve learned from ONE2HEAR MUSIC Sir Elton, even at this stage, he still sees it as a massive privilege for people to come out and have a HALIFAX trio The Orielles’ platform. new single I Only Bought It DOGTOOTH “That’s the key to longevity in For The Bottle is right out WHO: John Hewitson (vocals / gui- any form of art, being grateful for the top drawer. tar), Craig Morrison (bass), Robert the exposure and the platform — It’s been inspired by some Lang (drums / vocals) even if you’ve never heard of it. parts of society’s WHERE: Glasgow “I’m pumped and once I’ve done FOR FANS OF: Oasis, The Jam, obsession with it, I can say, I’ve played Airdrie.” appearance over Catfish and The Bottlemen The singer is flying after releas- JIM SAYS: Glasgow-based three substance. ing his debut album Our Lives a And they’ve worked their -piece Dogtooth have already few weeks ago. clocked up over 200 gigs. And he’s just wrapped up a tour hard-hitting lyrics into a All the more remarkable across Europe showing it off. Jake storming rock track. It’s a considering how young they are. said: “The response has been touch of class. Hear it now John and Craig are just 15 while great, people have been really dig- at soundcloud.com/the Robert is 17. ging it. orielles They come across as seasoned “Someone like Sir Elton, he veterans though, having first got doesn’t have to take an interest in together around 4 years ago. new artists but the fact he does, They call Glasgow home as they that is why people still respect rehearse there, but John’s from him and that’s why he’s on Beats Ayrshire, Craig from Lanarkshire and with his own radio show. ONE2SEE Robert from Renfrewshire. John explained: “Craig and I met Massive privilege to be by chance at the annual Millport COUNTRY singer Callaghan Scooter Rally in August 2013. playing in Airdrie swapped Lincolnshire for “I was 11 and Craig had just turned “He understands the importance Nashville. 12. I was playing my papa’s old of new music and the generations And the transatlantic acoustic guitar outside the beer tent coming up. He’s a genuine musi- switch has paid dividends. and Craig’s dad Jim heard me play cian, he’s not in it for the money She’s sold tens of That’s Entertainment by The Jam. — he comes across as if he’s in it thousands of albums in the Jim later tapped my mum on the completely for the art.” US and is now cracking the shoulder and asked if I was in a Jake’s rise to the top wasn’t a UK — as Radio 2 have play- band. I wasn’t, but it was my dream. walk in the park. He admits that listed her last three singles. “Jim introduced me to Craig and there was times where he strug- She’ll be at Edinburgh’s we hit it off straight away. gled to find his niche. Voodoo Rooms on June 4 “We ended up spending the rest The Londoner explained: “Being and the following night at of that night listening to music in his a musician, there’s always an issue CCA in Glasgow. Go to dad’s van. We met up every week with money in the background — callaghansongs.com after that to practise together.” like any self-employed job. Craig continued: “We started to “But there’s also the added pres- rehearse in Paisley as that was half sure, and it can be self-pressure, way from where we both lived.” of making records you believe in. They got involved with the “I found on my journey that Loud’n’Proud youth music there’s a massive temptation to try highlight reel — but they don’t see And if they like you, they’ll tell was working up there but he had programme in Paisley. Tommy to make that smash, that big radio what happens in between them. you too. So I need to make sure I some time to spend with the fam- McGrory who runs it has been a record. “Between the posts is what’s play my socks off when I do get ily so him, my mum, sister and huge help to the band. “But a lot of the best songs that important and that can be hard if up there.” me drove up there. It was Tommy that hooked them stick around for years are made you’re on your own, trying to get Despite having a booming voice, “The whole way we listen to up with Robert. After trying out a few from a place of authenticity. gigs or figuring out what songs to Jake admits one of his major Mozart and Paul Simon non-stop. drummers, Robert fitted in perfectly. “I had to figure that out big write. influences has been composer “It’s funny though as listening to Dogtooth played their first gig just 4 time. t’s not about the stats, it’s “But anything worth doing, Mozart. But he was forced to Mozart taught me a lot about days later! about being genuine and some- sometimes you’re going to have listen to the composer and still dynamics and focusing on music A year to the day that John and times vulnerable in songs in order ups and downs but it makes it winces at a horrendous long that moves you. to communicate something that even more worthwhile.” road trip. “It’s not just lyrics that move Craig first met at the Millport people. Scooter Rally on the Isle of you mean, rather than following a As well as hitting Airdrie with He added: “My family, we didn’t formula of trying to make a song Elton, Jake will be back up here have a lot stuff or money but we “I didn’t realise at the time, it Cumbrae, they were back headlining with a great hook.” at King Tut’s in Glasgow on Sep- were happy and content. was teaching me a lot about mak- the Friday night gig at the Town Hall! And Jake feels lots of punters tember 15. “And my dad, bless him, he had ing music. Bashing out covers in the early don’t appreciate how much of a He said: “I’m pumped and I’m two tapes — maybe he wasn’t into “But if I never heard another days, they’ve now amassed a fine slog it is to the top. nervous about playing in Scotland. music and had other things to Mozart record in my life, I’d have selection of original songs. The new He added: “I didn’t start off I’ve played there a few times sup- worry about. died happy that day.” EP Breakthrough showcases their where I am. It’s crucial to be porting people, and doing a head- “But they were Paul Simon’s l GET tickets for Elton John’s Won- development perfectly. grateful for the journey and the line show at King Tut’s is new Graceland and a compilation by derful Crazy Nights tour at Airdrie’s It was recorded and produced by process. It’s like Instagram, they territory. Scottish people, if some- Mozart. I remember one day we Excelsior Stadium by logging on to Bruce Rintoul, whose credits see the pictures but that’s the thing is rubbish — they’ll tell you. drove up to Sunderland — Dad ticketmaster.co.uk/eltonjohn include Twin Atlantic, Fatherson and Vukovi. Robert said: “The music started off very much mod. Every- thing was mod. As time has gone on we’ve broadened our sound, whilst keeping hold of the mod and punk influences. I’d say we are more front row tickets to see musically diverse now.” Dogtooth head south to headline The Dublin Castle in Camden on June 17. Rocket Man perform live Back on home turf they support The Vapors, of 1980 hit Turning Jap- WIN anese fame, at Dobbie Hall in Lar- bert on June 23 and Stewarton Area THE Scottish Sun is giving you the What is Elton John’s middle name? ees, their families or anyone professionally Centre in Ayrshire on the 24th. chance to see superstar Elton 1. Angus connected with this promotion. Under 16s must be accompanied lMore :www.dogtoothofficial.com John up close and personal on his 2. Zeus by an adult over 21.One entry per person. Jim presents a weekly showcase Wonderful Crazy Nights tour at 3. Hercules One winner will be selected at random of New Music on Amazing Radio Airdrie. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Email your from all entries received before the closing Sundays 2-4pm. www.amazingra- To win a pair of fantastic front answer, name, address and daytime con- date. No cash alternative will be offered. dio.com www.jimgellatly.com row tickets to watch the music leg- tact number to [email protected] Please Usual Scottish Sun rules apply.

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