Ruth Lyon
Ruth Lyon brings her 'offbeat, sophisticated chamber pop and anti-folk commanded by soulful vocals and raw lyricism' to The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2024!
About Ruth Lyon
Newcastle folk/chamber pop artist Ruth Lyon found herself feeling like crap every time Vogue magazine dropped onto her front door mat, yet still she didn’t cancel her subscription. Even as the pages prodded at insecurities there was something strangely addictive about mindlessly flipping through it every month. The situation inspired the title of her second EP, Direct Debit To Vogue (2022), produced by John Parish, who has notably worked with PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding and This Is The Kit. The songs explore self-doubt, insecurity, emotional masochism, the weight of arbitrary expectations. All of this is un-ravelled through offbeat, sophisticated chamber pop and anti-folk, commanded by Lyon’s soulful vocals and witty yet raw lyricism.
Over the years, she’s established herself as a key and active member of the Newcastle music scene, including in her role on the board of directors at Sage Gateshead and as lead singer of cult folk rockers Holy Moly & The Crackers. She has also advocated for the Disabled community in her work as an ambassador for Attitude Is Everything, a charity that aims to improve accessibility for Deaf and Disabled people in live music; Lyon herself has been a wheelchair user since the age of 21.
The key themes that Lyon found were at the core of all these songs were power in fragility, and beauty in imperfection. This turns on its head all the societal assumptions represented by those Vogue magazines and opens up doors to a new kind of self-acceptance and power.
“I want it to be very inclusive, like anybody could listen to any of the songs and come up with their own story, or it would mirror their individual circumstances,” she says. “I wanted to evoke the feeling of the kinda music that just punches you in the gut. Rather than ‘oh, this is pretty, this is nice’ — I want to emotionally drag some stuff out of people.” She concludes Direct Debit to Vogue’s journey with four simple words: “I’ve found my voice.”
| Find tickets with See Tickets: | Search now |
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Other Events at The Glad Cafe or Celtic Connections
Charlie Parr
Guitarist and songwriter Charlie Parr has announced he'll bring his Little Sun tour to The Glad Cafe on Wednesday 11th September!
READ MORE
William Tyler
Nashville-based guitarist and composer William Tyler is set to headline The Glad Cafe on Tuesday 17th September!
READ MORE
Rachel Newton & Mairearad Green - Anna Bhan - Album Release Tour
Celebrated Scottish musicians Rachel Newton and Mairearad Green will bring their Album Release Tour for Anna Bhan to The Glad Cafe on Sunday 29th September!
READ MORE
Frankie Archer
Winner of the 2023 Christian Raphael Prize, Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes, don't miss her live at The Glad Cafe in October!
READ MORE
Gizmo Varillas
Spanish-British songwriter, musician and record producer Gizmo Varillas has announced his biggest tour to date which will see him play The Glad Cafe on Wednesday 23rd October!
READ MORE
Discovery Zone
Discovery Zone is the experimental pop project of New York / Berlin musician and multimedia artist JJ Weihl, don't miss the live at The Glad Cafe on Monday 28th October!
READ MORE
Niamh Bury
Dubliner Niamh Bury has been hailed as one of Irish folk's most exciting new talents, don't miss her live at The Glad Cafe on Wednesday 13th November!
READ MORE
Chris Cohen
American singer-songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist Chris Cohen will headline The Glad Cafe on Friday 15th November!
READ MORE
The Katet Vs. John Williams
Join Edinburgh 8-piece jazzfunk superband The Katet live at The Glad Cafe as they funk up the music of Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, E.T and more!
READ MORE
Annie Hamilton & CLEWS
Following on from their UK/EU tour in 2023, Annie Hamilton & CLEWS return for a co-headliner on home soil, don't miss them live at The Glad Cafe on Thursday 28th November!
READ MORE
Oysterband
Oysterband will bring their A Long Long Goodbye tour to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket on Friday 17th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
READ MORE
Elephant Sessions
From the Highlands of Scotland, progressive folk band, Elephant Sessions return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 24th January with special guests the East Pointers as part of Celtic Connections!
READ MORE
Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at SWG3 Glasgow - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!
READ MORE
Lake Street Dive
American multi-genre band Lake Street Dive will bring their 'Good Together' European tour to Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket on Sunday 26th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
READ MORE
Transatlantic Sessions
It wouldn't be Celtic Connections without Transatlantic Sessions featuring an exclusive all-star line-up from here in Scotland and across the pond for 2025!
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Sloans Ceilidh
Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!
READ MORE
Saturday Nights at Arta
Enjoy live music on Saturday nights at Arta... entry to the venue is free before 11pm so why not book a table in the main bar and put the entry fee towards a cocktail!
READ MORE
Accoustic Open Mic Hosted by Gerry Lyons
Join Gerry Lyons at Nice N Sleazy on Mondays for 'longest running open mic in the history of the universe'!
READ MORE
Sleazy Karaoke
Come and sing your hearts away, with the best karaoke Glasgow has to offer at Nice N Sleazy's on Monday nights!
READ MORE
Trad Thursdays at Sleazys
Brought to you by Falasgair their resident Trad band, come along to Nice N Sleazy every Thursday for knee slapping traditional Scottish music!
READ MORE
BIG Soul Events
Join in the fun and dance to the best in Soul, Disco, Motown, RnB, BIG Soul Classics to today's floor fillers!
READ MORE
Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
READ MORE
Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
READ MORE
The Jersey Notes
No matter what your age, you will recognize the songs and won't be able to stop yourself from tapping your feet and getting down on to the dance floor when The Jersey Notes play The Ferry!
READ MOREFind other events in Glasgow
Sponsored Links
Go Radio | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West - Listen on DAB, Online or on your Smart Speaker, just say "Launch Go Radio"
