Marnie Stern

Broadcast, Glasgow, Scotland

Even after four albums on US indie’s flagship label Kill Rock Stars Marnie Stern’s career feels like it’s just heating up.

Santos Party House, New York City, USA

Marnie Stern Marnie Stern stepped onto the small, half-circle stage at Sons of Hermann Hall, looking casual and cool with her hair braided down the side, wearing a cut-up Elvis Costello T-shirt that complemented her no-fuss style.

London, UK

I’ve never been much of a fan of that whole guitar tapping technique but I’m willing to forget anything I’ve said about it in the past on the evidence of Stern’s virtuosity in front of a very happy Glasgow crowd.

As a recently engaged man, I made a promise to myself that I would not fall in love with Marnie Stern when I went to see her perform live.