Dan Parks

Dan Parks plays King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on Sunday 20 December, one of two Glasgow dates he's playing around that time. He's a Glasgow-based singer-songwriter who's picked up a fair bit of attention lately as one of Scotland's most compelling emerging indie artists, so this is a hometown show in the city where he's based.

His sound sits in that indie-songwriter territory: reflective, heartfelt lyrics paired with an expressive, soulful vocal delivery and melodies that lean into the indie side of things. He describes his songs as exploring the highs and lows of growing up, relationships, and finding your place in the world — the kind of territory that works well when you're playing a room like Tut's. It's a set that lets the lyrics do a good deal of the heavy lifting, and with the soulful voice to carry them, it's easy to see why he's been getting noticed.

Tut's is one of Glasgow's most storied venues, and for a local artist, playing here is a bit of a milestone. This particular show is part of a two-date run, so if you can't make the Sunday, there's another one in the mix. It's a good spot to catch him if you've been following his rise from within the city.

Doors are at 19:30 on Sunday 20 December, with Dan Parks as the sole name on the bill. The venue is King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 5RL.