Live at Saint Luke's in Glasgow: 432 Presents: The Vaselines
Saturday, 6 March 2027 at Saint Luke's, Glasgow
About this event
Mark Saturday, 6 March 2027 in your diary: 432 Presents: The Vaselines, at Saint Luke's, Glasgow.
- 14+ only
14+ (under 16s with an adult)
Happy 40th Anniversary to The Vaselines!
"Wait a minute, didn't The Vaselines break up years ago?"
Yes,The Vaselines did break up in 1989 in the week that their debut album
'Dum Dum' was released.
"So they're getting back together again?"
No, the Vaselines reformed in 2008 and went onto release two more albums, 'Sex With an X' on Sub Pop in 2009 and 'V For Vaselines' on their own label Rosary Music in 2014.
"Are they any good?"
OK, let me tell you everything!
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The Vaselines were formed in Glasgow in 1987 by singers/guitarists Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, soon signing to The Pastels frontman Stephen Pastel's 53rd & 3rd label. They released two 12 inch singles 'Son of a Gun' and 'Dying For it' and one
album 'Dum Dum'.
Nirvana's Kurt Cobain regularly cited the Vaselines in interviews with the music press and Nirvana would go on to cover the Vaselines' ‘Molly's Lips’ and ‘Son of a Gun’ (both later compiled on their Incesticide collection) as well as perform ‘Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam’ on their legendary MTV Unplugged appearance which went on to introduce the band to a new world wide audience.
Though they were not widely known outside the United Kingdom during their short career, their association with Nirvana brought them exposure, with Kurt Cobain describing Kelly and McKee as his "favourite songwriters in the whole world".
At the 1991 Reading Festival Eugene joined Nirvana onstage for a performance on The Vaselines song 'Molly's Lip's' and in 1992 Sub Pop Records, released 'The Way of the Vaselines: A Complete History', a compilation that contained The Vaselines entire body of work at the time.
Although The Vaselines broke up in 1989 both Eugene and Frances continued to write, record and tour. Eugene went on to form Captain America who changed their name to Eugenius when threatened with a lawsuit by Marvel Comics releasing two albums, 'Oomalama' on Fire Record and 'Mary Queen of Scots' on Atlantic Records. Frances resurfaced in The Painkillers then with new band Suckle released the album 'Against Nurture' on Chemical
Underground. She released a solo album 'Sunny Moon' in 2006.
The Vaselines reunited proper in 2008 for a charity for Malawi Orphan Support and enjoyed the gig in Glasgow's Mono so much they decided to keep going.
About The Vaselines
Alternative rock
The Vaselines are a Scottish alternative rock band. Formed in Glasgow in 1986, the band was originally a duo between its songwriters Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, but later added James Seenan and Eugene's brother Charlie Kelly on bass and drums respectively from the band Secession.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Time
- 19:00 – 22:30 local time
- Venue
- Saint Luke's
- Address
- 17 Bain Street, G40 2JZ, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock · Pop
Venue & getting there
17 Bain Street, G40 2JZ, Glasgow
How to get to Saint Luke's
- Gallowgate Central railway stationTrain300 m
4 min walk - Gallowgate railway stationTrain440 m
5 min walk - Glasgow Green railway stationTrain460 m
6 min walk
Parking
3 car parks within walking distance, the closest 40 m away.
Hotels near Saint Luke's
- Tolbooth Apartments550 mCheck prices
- Principal Apartments570 mCheck prices
- Verde Apartment620 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Saint Luke's
- Date
- Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Gallowgate Central railway station (train), 300 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 3 car parks within walking distance, the closest 40 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Tolbooth Apartments (550 m)
Every upcoming The Vaselines date
- The VaselinesBrudenell Social Club, Leeds
Also at Saint Luke's that week
Good to know
When is “432 Presents: The Vaselines”?
432 Presents: The Vaselines takes place on Saturday, 6 March 2027 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “432 Presents: The Vaselines” held?
Venue: Saint Luke's, 17 Bain Street, G40 2JZ, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “432 Presents: The Vaselines”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Is “432 Presents: The Vaselines” suitable for children?
This event has an age restriction of 14+.
Where can I buy tickets for “432 Presents: The Vaselines”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Saint Luke's by public transport?
The closest stop is Gallowgate Central railway station (train), 300 m from Saint Luke's – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Saint Luke's?
There are 3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 40 m away.
Where else is The Vaselines performing?
The Vaselines also has one more date coming up, for example Leeds (4 Mar 2027).
