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Clyde Auditorium, Finnieston Quay, T 0141-287 7777. Also known as the Armadillo for obvious reasons, this eye-catching venue looks like a mini Sydney Opera House and tends to feature more highbrow, big-name acts. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, T 0141-357 3868. This venue in the West End of the city has a bar, restaurant and theatre which also puts on live performances. Clutha Vaults, 167 Stockwell St, T 0141- 552 7520. One of Glasgows well known and established pubs that has live music nights from a whole host of local talent. Fury Murrys, 96 Maxwell St, T 0141-221 6511. Furys hosts gigs by popular bands before the club opens. Music can range from local rock and pop to small tours. The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall St, T 0141-332 1120. This is the place which books you if youre a band that cant quite fill the Barrowlands or you are too big for the Cathouse. It has seen a whole host of rock stars on their way up as well as on the way down. It also doubles as a very busy club later in the night. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, T 0141-287 5511. Just as its name suggests, the Concert Hall puts on all sorts of concerts from classical to rock and pop. It's a somewhat subdued venue and all-seated, but you can see everyone from Kenny Rogers to Mel C, as well as being the home to the Celtic Connections music festival . Glasgow School of Art, Renfrew St, T 0141-353 4530. The School of Art sees bands playing a more eclectic mix of music. This venue also holds club nights by night as well as being an art school by day. Grand Ole Opry, 2 Govan Rd, T 0141-429 5369. Homage to Nashville in the heart of Govan. Perfect for a fix of C&W and a spot of line dancing. Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Rd, T 0141-564 1527. The Halt is a well-known and long-standing bar in the West End. It offers a mix of musical styles and abilities from local bands as well as an open-stage night for all wannabes.
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