We’re back! On 24th April, 2026, we have our first gig in over six years. It’s at The Old Hairdresser’s, Renfield Lane (across the road from Stereo), Glasgow. Doors are at 7.30 and we’re on second, so about 8.30. We’re on as part of the Read More …
Back In Action
We have a new taiko player! After Georgie leaving last year, we invited Alison’s 2taiko partner, Yumi Célia, to join us. Given the logistics, it took a while to organise, but last week all the stars aligned and she travelled from Chamonix in France to Read More …
New taiko player, new studio
Some changes are underway for Painted X-Ray this year: Georgie has left and Yumi Célia is joining us on a trial basis. Alison and Yumi have been playing together intermittently for years after forming 2taiko together in Montreal in 2011, so Yumi is a natural Read More …
A wee update 2024
After a hiatus of several years, due to various things, we’re finally rehearsing again, writing new music, and will start doing gigs later this year. We’re really excited at the prospect of sharing a stage together again after such a long time. Onward and upward!
December Gigs in Central Scotland 2019
Gigs in central Scotland in December We’re doing a couple of gigs early December: Friday 6th at Henry’s Cellar Bar in Edinburgh and Saturday 7th at the Rumshack in Glasgow. See our gigs page for the details.
Painted X-Ray T-shirts
We now have our t-shirts available for sale online via Bandcamp. More details on Bandcamp and on our new merchandise page. As well as being exceptionally stylish, they’re ethically produced from fair trade organic cotton.
Short film about taiko and Painted X-Ray
Meray Diner made a short film about Alison and Georgie playing taiko. Have a wee look: Filmed and recorded by Meray Diner at GMAC Film, and Stereo, Glasgow, 20th September 2019.
September gigs in the Central Belt
We’ll be supporting legendary Dutch band The Ex when they play at Summerhall in Edinburgh on the 19th September, and at Stereo in Glasgow on the 20th September. More information on our gigs page. Also – not a Painted X-Ray gig but well worth a Read More …
Cafe Oto in London
CANCELLED Saturday 1st August 2020 @ Cafe Oto, 18–22 Ashwin street, Dalston, London With the excellent Sound of Yell
Scottish Gigs Spring 2020
CANCELLED Saturday 28th March 2020 @ The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow 4pm £2.50 (under-18’s) / £4.50 (18+) / £12 (2 adults, 2 kids) / Babes in arms go free An afternoon show which is child-friendly – as long as they have ear defenders! Read More …