GLASGOW’S B12 TO DROP TWO BACK TO BACK NEW MUSIC ‘MELTERZ’ GIGS THIS WEEKEND
This weekend see’s not one, but two editions of B12 Entertainment MELTERZ series, played over two consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Classic Grand.
Specifically curated to showcase emerging young talent from across the local grassroots scene, the MELTERZ shows take place throughout the month (full list of dates here). The acts who sell the most amount of tickets across the quarter are then invited back for the grand finale, with one act walking away with £1000 prize to put towards their artist development.
With three shows in this series already down, the next installments of MELTERZ takes place this Friday (4th) and Saturday (5th April). These are some of our “must see’s” of the weekend.
APPARATUS
ABOUT: Chaotic genre-bending from Glasgow, Apparatus are:
Nova Williamson ( vocalist )
Max sweeney ( bass )
Ryan Reid ( guitar )
Oisin Williamson ( drums )
SOUNDS LIKE: Amyl and the sniffers, Queens of the Stone Age, Gang of Four
LOOKING FORWARD TO MELTERZ BECAUSE: Performing with new bands and returning back to the Classic Grand.
LISTEN:
FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/apparatus.band
https://www.tiktok.com/@apparatusband
THE WALKERS
ABOUT: Rory Abel (drums), Andrew Steele (rhythm guitar, vocals), Rory Palin (rhythm guitar,vocals), Gregor Lapsley (bass guitar, vocals), Luca Townsend (lead guitar)
SOUNDS LIKE: Beethoven, Limp Bizkit, Led Zeppelin
LOOKING FORWARD TO MELTERZ BECAUSE: Playing the Classic Grand again.
FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/official_the_walkers
DEMO
ABOUT: DEMO are a fast paced, energetic Scottish pub rock band hailing from Falkirk. They bring great energy to their live shows and are looking to take 2025 by storm!
Luke McAlpine- lead vocals, Adam Broon- Lead guitar/backing vocals, Max Carney- Bass, backing vocals, Lewis Collard- Drums
SOUNDS LIKE: A mix of The Chats and The Sex Pistols.
LOOKING FORWARD TO MELTERZ BECAUSE: Getting back in about Glasgow and getting some more exposure to help build our fan base.
LISTEN:
FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/demobandfk
CHRDBL
ABOUT: A hard hitting three piece Glasgow band. – Chris, Rory, Michael- playing what they call post-punk soul. Between well driven riffs and focused, delicate melodies, “chrdbl” deliver unmissable stage presence everywhere they step on stage.
SOUNDS LIKE: Mk.gee, Queens of the Stone Age, Sonic Youth, Roxy Music
FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/chrdbl
THE FRETAS
ABOUT: The Fretas are an indie rock band based in Glasgow, having influence from bands like The Strokes and Catfish and the Bottlemen. We have 3 members consisting of vocals, guitar & drums, aiming to create a unique sound within the genre.
Rhys — Vocals & Guitar
Ryan — Guitar
Milli — Drums
SOUNDS LIKE: Catfish and The Bottlemen and The Strokes
FOLLOW US: Tiktok – https://www.tiktok.com/@thefretas
FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/share/19kMqX9j91/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thefretas
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