In the lead up to the Oxjam Glasgow Takeover (24th & 25th Oct), Oxjam volunteers are doing a variety of different music fundraising events. On Saturday Oct 3rd, the band Maple Leaves wrapped up warm and took to Glasgow's Buchanan Street to busk. Despite the gale force winds and heavy showers the trio remained in good spirits.

Armed only with a guitar, a tambourine and woolly hats the trio braved the weather and continued playing. Their selection of songs included some of their own material and also some covers from artists ranging from The Monkees to Travis. A combination of their wonderful smiles and summery folk-pop tunes enticed generous passersby to donate their spare change. In just 2 hours the talented trio managed to raise just over £40 for Oxfam.

Maple Leaves are just one of over 100 acts set to play the Oxjam Glasgow Takeover at the end of October. Other acts include Glasgow favourites Zoey Van Goey, The Low Miffs and Nacional. The weekend event promises to provide a fantastic selection of music for under £10 with all proceeds going to Oxfam. Tickets are currently available on www.wegottickets.com with prices starting at £6 for early birds and £8 following this promotional offer.

Greame Thomson( Maple Leaves) said,

"Not sure how much of our singing was lost in the wind but we enjoyed it. Oxfam is one of the few reasons we'd happily face the Glasgow gales and a mass of shoppers with a guitar and a multicoloured tambourine. We're really looking forward to playing the Oxjam Glasgow Takeover".