As part of Creative Scotland’s Year Of Creative Scotland, Glaswegian singer/ songwriter Louise Quinn (A Band Called Quinn) releases an EP featuring a duet with Parisian superstar DJ & producer Kid Loco.

The single Oh Jackie from the EP is released on June 18th and the EP / video launch takes place on June 22nd at The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2.

You can hear the single at

http://soundcloud.com/balcooke/louise-quinn-kid-loco-oh/s-gyXzr

The launch night will feature Louise Quinn & her band plus a duet with French superstar DJ & producer Kid Loco. The night will also feature a DJ set & performance from Kid Loco & the usual frivolity from Club Tromolo Residents.

Featuring a remix by Scottish indie jazz legend Bill Wells & a cover of 1930's Broadway classic Exactly Like You. Up & coming Scottish director Uisdean Murray is also collaborating with her on a short film inspired by the title track.

Louise has appeared on several Kid Loco albums;  Kill Your Darlings; Party Animals & Disco Biscuits & the most recent Confessions Of A Belladonna Eater.

Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin wrote the sleevenotes for A Band Called Quinn’s last album The Beggar’s Opera; an album of songs Quinn penned for Vanishing Point’s stage production in which the band toured in 2009.

Three of Louise’s songs feature on the soundtrack to the forthcoming second series of Lip Service which airs on BBC 3 this spring.

"A pop-art treat " (Q)

"Our favourite Glaswegian music makers" (The Herald)

"...incredible songs..." (Big Issue)

Forthcoming dates:

12th June – The Arches, Glasgow (Biding Time - interactive theatrical experience)

22nd June – The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow (EP launch with Kid Loco)

23rd November – The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen (Supporting The Beat)

24th November – HMV Picture House, Edinburgh (Supporting The Beat)

 www.abandcalledquinn.com