King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

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King Tut's Wah Wah Hut is a live music venue in Glasgow, Scotland. It largely hosts indie and rock acts.

King Tut's was set up in February 1990 by local promotions company DF Concerts, frustrated by the lack of a dedicated club-sized venue for up and coming rock bands to play in Glasgow. Despite poor sightliness (the stage can be seen only from one half of the area upstairs) the venue has gained an impressive reputation, attracting bands on the cusp of stardom and big names wanting to play in an intimate setting.

Contrary to what its name might imply, King Tut's isn't a hut (it is comprised of two floors of a city-centre Georgian terraced building) and doesn't have any kind of Egyptian theme.

The internals of the building, although easy on the eye, are not conducive to good sound quality. However this hasn't stopped the venue from becoming legendary in the Glasgow music scene. The venue has been awarded 'Best Live Venue' by BBC Radio 1.

King Tut's is one of the sponsors of the T in the Park festival, and operates the King Tut's Tent there.

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut lifted its name from a legendary bar in the East Village of New York City that existed from 1985-1990. Noted Performers from the original Wah Wah Hut include: Steve Buscemi, RuPaul, Hugo Largo, Ultra Vivid Scene, Eric Bogosian, Alan Ginsberg, Tiny Tim, Reno and DANCENOISE.

[edit] Noted acts

In 1993 Oasis were spotted by Creation Records boss Alan McGee when they played a 4-song gig supporting 18 Wheeler at King Tut's; McGee offered the band a contract four days later.
Radiohead played King Tut's in 1993
Beck played there in 1994
Travis played at King Tut's, under the name Glass Onion.
Gene Simmons joined Lil Chris on stage on 20 September 2006 to sing God Gave Rock and Roll, Crazy Nights and Rock and Roll All Nite.