Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Welcome to the Wild West Centre of Glasgow

Grand Ole Opry building 1900
If its Country Western your into, then nowhere in the UK does it quite like Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry! The club founded by the late Alex Fleming opened its doors in 1974 and has been putting the "YEHA!" into Glasgow ever since!

The building itself has great history. It has been the sight of a post office, carriage - hirer's, and funeral undertakers during the 1900's. The mortuary below ground level is today used as a storeroom. In 1921 the building was converted into the Imperial picture hall, with one screen and a capacity of 1100 people in the days of black and white film.

Today the club has created a friendly community. Open 7 days a week there' always something on for members and non members alike. Gun Club on a Monday, line dancing lessons on Tuesdays, jive lessons on Wednesdays and bands and club nights, Thursday through to Sunday.

In staying true to its theme, grab a bite to eat at the chuck wagon or get yourself a drink at the saloon bar. And of course, polish your boots and dust off your cowboy hat as many of the clubs guests come in full country western dress.

Check this out, for what's going on at the Grand Ole Opry! Here's a link to a short clip of two die hard Country Western fans enjoying one of their regular nights at the Grand Ole Opry.

VIDEO - A NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY!

No stranger to big acts either, here's a clip of Noel Gallagher playing an intimate gig at the Grand Ole Opry on 28 February 2012.


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