18/04/2025
GMM Glasgow show ...upstairs in the lovely room painted by Alasdair Gray ....blurb....................As part of Oran Mor’s - 21 years of live music celebrations, we have a very special performance from celebrated Scottish band Goodbye Mr MacKenzie who have been touring to mark the 30th anniversary re-release of their album “Five” via the Last Night From Glasgow label.
“Five” was the first release on the MacKenzie’s own label, Blokshok Records, which they set up after splitting with major labels back in 1994. It marked a turning point in the band’s musical path, following on from the more polished, radio friendly first two albums. “Five” has a much harder, rougher edge – no real surprise perhaps considering the importance of Punk to the Mackenzies generally. The influence of Grunge, Nick Cave and The Pixies is also clearly evident.
As the List said in their 50 Greatest Scottish Bands review: “The Mackenzies left behind the most complex and fascinating footprint of any Scottish band. Live, they were stunning. Lead singer Martin Metcalfe looked like the MC of a particularly debauched cabaret troupe. While their Scottish counterparts were looking at soul and Steeleye Dan for inspiration the Mackenzies were taking theirs from The Pixies and The Birthday Party.”
Live Reviews
“those familiar opening keys of ‘The Rattler’ played and Christ, did the place explode! It was the perfect ending to a raw, powerful and absolute beauty of a performance.” - Northern Exposure Magazine
“Martin Metcalfe and company cranked up the volume to prove they’ve lost none of their fire and brimstone with an electrifying set.” - The Scotsman
“Goodbye Mr Mackenzie have an unfair advantage over everyone else, tonight they are untouchable. They left having ascended to a place in our hearts and minds that very few can achieve.” Louder Than War. https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/goodbye-mr-mackenzie-special-oran-mor-tickets/14389803?pl=oranmor
