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Scottish Album of Year Award Longlist Announced Winning artist set to receive £20,000 The Scottish Music Industry Association ‘Regenerating Europe (SMIA) has announced the longlist of Through Music' twenty albums for the 2013 Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. The albums on the list represent a dazzling range of genres and musical styles highlighting, once again, the extraordinary depth of talent being produced in Scotland. The winner will be chosen from a shortlist of ten albums at an award ceremony held in Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on Thursday, 20 June. The winning album will once again receive a first prize of £20,000 with the nine other shortlisted titles picking up £1,000 each. All ten shortlisted albums will also receive an exclusive artwork created by the winner of this year’s SAY Art Commission: a prize fund of £20,000 courtesy of Creative Scotland and contested by eight outstanding graduates from Scotland’s four principal art schools. Drawing upon the nominations of 100 individuals and organisations from across the arts and Scotland’s music industry, the twenty highest scoring albums, from Scottish artists who released albums in 2012, form The SAY Award Longlist. This year’s Nominators included journalists, bloggers, radio presenters and producers, promoters, retailers, venues, club DJs, festival organisers, academics and music fans from elsewhere in the arts. Over 270 albums were considered eligible with more than 135 albums picking up at least one vote from a Nominator. Following a four-week promotion when the public will have the chance to stream every one of the twenty longlisted titles, there will be a 24-hour voting window on Monday 27 May when the public can choose their favourite from the list.
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FEAST hosts new Edinburgh Record Labels Showcase Event and Singles Launch Edinburgh : 3 May New blog in town FEAST will showcase the artists on some of the most exciting new labels emerging on the East Coast at an event held at The Underground @Teviot Row, Edinburgh University http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/eusalive/#
on Friday 3 May - tickets: £5 on the door. The record labels, run by the Music Business students at Edinburgh College have sought to scout and work with artists producing some of the best new music in Scotland. All seven artists will be featuring their new singles which were released simultaneously on 29 April.
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The seven new artists are: Panda Trap: Jungle Fusion Records will
2 May (Greens) Deborah Bonham
be releasing ‘Preset Space’ by Panda Trap. http://soundcloud.com/panda-trap
The Cosmonauts: Wolfpack Records will be releasing ‘If You Wanna Leave’ by The Cosmonauts who “draw on influences as diverse as Jimi Hendrix and Queens of the Stone Age to Simon & Garfunkel and Nina Simone.” http://www.reverbnation.com/cosmonauts69
Hotel India: Vulgar Saucy Canyon Records will be releasing ‘Now
5 May (Lathones) J J Gilmore
10 May (Greens) The Former Members
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Silvertongue, a 22-year old emcee, born in the Highlands, who now lives in Edinburgh. http://silvertongue.bandcamp.com/
4 May (Lathones) J J Gilmore
9 May (Greens) Tom Paley
You Feel’ by Hotel India “a pop/rock/psychedelic/indie band whose spiralling guitar riffs, vocal harmonies, rocking drum beats, driving bass lines and melodic choruses forges the sound of Hotel India.” https://www.facebook.com/hotelindia/app_178091127385
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11 May (Greens) Kevin Montgomery 16 May (Greens) Tokyo Rosenthal FULL GIG DETAILS ON WEBSITE
The Well Rested: Into the Black records will be releasing ‘Family Tree’ by The Well Rested, a three-piece indie band from Edinburgh. https://soundcloud.com/#the-well-rested The Maybes: Offtrack Records will be releasing ‘September Weekend’ by The Maybes https://soundcloud.com/#the-maybes
OneTzu: Deep Root Productions will be releasing ‘Pickled’ by OneTzu, - “a Scottish
born and bred rapper. At only 17 years old he’s already making a massive impact in the Scottish hip-hop scene.” https://soundcloud.com/#onetzu3 The singles from each of the artists were recorded at the College’s state-of-the-art Cre:8 Studios, produced, mixed and mastered by former students from the Sound Production course, and engineered by current Sound Production students, thus facilitating a unique collaborative approach to establishing the labels. FEAST cover live reviews, album reviews, interviews and anything related to the music industry. They also aim to promote and support the DIY scene in Edinburgh and invite bands into their recording studios. Often they photograph them, and sometimes video them: http://www.thisisfeast.com/category/video_archive/
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Composers, musicians, educators and cultural representatives from all over Europe assembled in Glasgow last week for the 3rd European Forum on Music, hosted by the Scottish Music Centre and the European Music Council; a welcome opportunity to discuss cultural policy such as EU music funding, and the role of youth music education, as well as the chance to showcase some of Scotland’s best young talent, and of course, highlight Glasgow as a vibrant hub of musical activity. Speaking on the conference theme ‘Regenerating Europe Through Music”, keynote speakers Pete Wishart MP and Professor Simon Frith opened the proceedings with their views on the cultural and economic value of music, followed by Kerr Robertson (until recently, lead architect at Glasgow City Council) who highlighted why Glasgow is regarded as a prime example of regeneration through public investment by explaining Glasgow’s development agenda since the City of Culture award in 1990. Delegates were treated to a series of informative exchange sessions throughout the event at the Grand Central Hotel, while enjoying traditional Scottish hospitality at a 'Welcome Ceilidh' and a busy programme of concerts, showcases and networking receptions at City Chambers, City Halls, Keynote Speaker Professor Simon Frith
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Gill Maxwell, Managing Director of the Scottish Music Centre, said: “It’s one of our key objectives to champion Scotland’s music internationally, so hosting the Forum this year has been a great opportunity to welcome colleagues old and new from all over Europe. We’ll be working towards developing European partnerships and project collaborations, with a view to bringing further benefits to our music sector in the longer term.”
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Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Old Fruitmarket and the Scottish Music Centre. The live music showcases ranged across music genres and featured Peter Gregson, Feis Rois, Gorbals Youth Brass Band, Brass Jaw, Plockton Traditional Music School, John Carmichael Band, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Cryptic, Tim Cooper and Julian Wagstaff. The Unesco Five Cities Music Days initiative presented a series of concerts featuring participants from partner Cities Of Music: Gent, Bologna, Seville and Glasgow. Scottish Music Centre’s Christopher Glasgow was elected to the European Music Council Youth Committee along with Jamie Munn of Live Music Now Scotland. www.scottishmusiccentre.com
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Delegates enjoy traditional Scottish fare, supplied by Scottish Music Centre sponsors, The Dhabba and Dakhin
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Lowland Band Open Day Edinburgh : 5 May www.facebook.com/craig.j.davidson
Craig started writing music at 14 and then played in grunge bands until going solo at 19. His EP in 2006 was followed more several self-released albums, now with Fat Hippy Records he takes his hand crafted music onwards
The Lowland Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland is a part time professional wind band, which is part of the Territorial Army (TA). If you're interested in joining the band they are holding an Open Day on Sunday 5 May from 10am at their East Claremont Street Drill Hall base in Edinburgh. There you can find out more or just have a play! There are no formal auditions, and you do not have to prepare a piece; it will be an open rehearsal where you will be invited to sit in with the band, play through some major wind band repertoire and have the opportunity to meet their musicians and ask any questions.
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The role of the Lowland Band is to provide musical support to the military in Scotland on ceremonial occasions. These engagements include Royal Garden Parties, State Banquets, Guards of Honour at Holyrood Palace and Gun Salutes at both Stirling and Edinburgh Castles. The Band is able to provide an extra dimension to any military, corporate or civil occasion; it has a wide range of musical style from the more traditional concert and marching bands through to its Ceilidh Band and smaller brass and woodwind ensembles. During its existence the Band has travelled widely representing the Royal Regiment of Scotland in France, Belgium, Jersey, Germany and more recently Canada. www.thefelttips.com
CRAIG JEFFREY
The Felt Tips play melodic guitar driven songs about your life - this is their 2nd album and it was recorded in Glasgow's CaVa studios. It adds an attacking edge to th guitar chiming realism of 2010's debut album 'Living & Growing'
The Royal Regiment of Scotland can boast a musical link stretching back to the times of famous composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. Although Scottish regimental music is usually linked with the Pipes and Drums it also has a long musical tradition of marching with a military band; there is a mention of 'a band of music' within the 1st or Royal Regiment of Foot as early as 1763. As a part time professional wind band, The Lowland Band offers good rates of pay, including tax free bonus and travel expenses, professional instruments are supplied and the band has superb rehearsal and fitness facilities. With a minimum time commitment of 27 days per year you have would have the opportunity to play at prestigious events as part of the wind band or one of the smaller ensembles including, ceilidh band, brass group and dance and jazz band - plus making new friends and summer travel. For further information and advice email: 6SCOTS-Band-PSI@mod.uk or call 0131 310 3824 You can follow the band on twitter @Lowland_Band and find out more from the weblinks below. http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/28122.aspx www.facebook.com/TheLowlandBandOfTheRoyalRegimentOfScotland
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DAVE ARCARI
Craig Jeffrey is a singer-songwriter from the Scottish Borders and his new EP 'Connected' is produced by Donald Shaw and released on Vertical Records. Craig's won a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections
www.facebook.com/davearcarimusic Dave’s sounds owe as much to trash country, punk & rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues his new album Whisky in my Blood, featuring the Hellsinki Hellraisers, is released on Finnish label Blue North Records
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Fèis a’ Bhaile looking forward to its 21st birthday Fèis a’ Bhaile in Inverness will this year celebrate its 21st anniversary and is inviting new volunteers to come forward and help in the running of its annual Fèis week, scheduled to take place at Millburn Academy from Monday 14 to Friday 18 October. Over the past 20 years hundreds of children attending Fèis a’ Bhaile have experienced the delights of traditional music with expert tuition in a wide range of instruments such as fiddle, clàrsach, chanter, accordion, tin whistle, mandolin, bodhran, step dancing and Gaelic singing. As well as boosting confidence and fostering new friendships many former participants have gone on to become accomplished musicians. Long standing Fèis committee member, Katie Adam, has seen first-hand the benefits young people gain from participating in the Fèis: “The Fèis has welcomed many participants over the years including well known performers such as clàrsach player Gillian Fleetwood, fiddler Adam Sutherland and accordionist John Somerville who are both members of the Treacherous Orchestra. It’s a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in traditional music, the Gaelic language or community work in general to contribute to a very successful traditional arts event.” Fèis a’ Bhaile is keen to keep nurturing young talent and is looking for new committee members and volunteers to help run the Fèis this year. For more information or to register your interest please contact Maree on 01463 711956 or email feisabhaile@feisean.org
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Dewar House Experimental Batch series: 23:05:13 Edinburgh : 23 May http://www.youtube.com/user/dewarswhisky
A night of free musical entertainment with Kid Canaveral, The Last Battle and a solo set from Randolph's Leap in The Caves, Edinburgh. The second instalment of the Dewar House Experimental Batch series will see Edinburgh venue The Caves once again play host to an evening of free Randolph's Leap : photo by Wullie Crainey music presented by Dewar’s with a hand picked line up featuring some of Scotland’s top The Last Battle : photo by Luke G Joyce musicians. With our first evening easily turning into a complete sell out, Thursday 23 May will again be first come first served, with the 550 free tickets available on the door and will feature a headline set from fence collective upstarts Kid Canaveral with support from The Last Battle and a solo set from Randolph’s Leap to kick off proceedings. With such great Scottish talent appearing for free on the same stage and a rather Dewar’s tinged bar, this is an evening not to be missed and all you need to do is turn up. Who knows you might even get the chance to sample the elusive Dewar House Experimental Batch A39 itself. GIGnotes: 23 May. Tickets are free but limited, 550 will be available on the night on a first come first served basis. the event is strictly over 18’s only. Doors: 8pm. Venue: The Caves, Edinburgh
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SAY LONGLIST ANNOUNCED: Winning artist set to receive £20,000 www.sayaward.com
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The album with the most public votes will secure an automatic place on The SAY Award Shortlist of 10, with the other nine titles being chosen by an independent panel of judges. What some of the acts said: Admiral Fallow: "We're delighted to have made the long list for this year's SAY award with Tree Bursts In Snow. It is particularly pleasing given that the votes for this stage of the award have been collected from a great number of people within the arts in Scotland and further afield. There were some tremendous Scottish records out last year and we are thankful to be given the nod alongside them."
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make music to compete with each other, or for awards or accolades. But it's brilliant to get a wee punt." Konrad Wiszniewski & Euan Stevenson: “Delighted to be nominated for the SAY Award. It's a real boost to learn that our music is being recognised, valued and appreciated in our own country.” Lau: "Lau are absolutely delighted to be nominated for the 2013 SAY award. Last year's list contained many of our favourite albums of 2012. It's an exciting time for Scottish music and we're chuffed to be part of it." Neil Pennycook of Meursault: “We're really pleased to be counted among such great artists at this years SAY award, it means a lot.” Miaoux Miaoux: "I'm delighted and amazed to be nominated - there's so much excellent music in Scotland, it feels very special. Making an album is a long road and this is a pretty great destination" PAWS: "We feel extremely flattered to be included on the list for this years SAY award. The record was written and recorded during some tough times and its aftermath - so far it has guided into happier times. If one handful of folks liked the record I would've been happy all the same Auntie Flo: “I attended the awards last year and thought they were a big as one hundred people liking it. So to be nominated for this we are very success. Very honoured to be part of the nominations and great to see grateful. Thanks" this level of support for Scottish music.” Admiral Fallow
RM Hubbert: “I'm a little speechless to be honest. It's a real honour to Dam Mantle: “It's a nice surprise to be recognised as part of Scotland's have Thirteen Lost & Found included in the long list for the Scottish dynamic and spirited musical community in this way. It's great that so Album of the Year award, especially given how 2012 brought so many many independent artists are being supported in a longlist that could only brilliant albums out of Scotland.” begin to draw attention to the mass of ideas being bounced around within these far-reaching musical zones. Thanks for your support.” Solareye, Stanley Odd: "We are delighted to be included in the longlist for this year's Scottish Album of the Year Award. The format of the Duncan Chisholm: "It is the ultimate aim while creating an album, that awards is excellent in that it represents the quality and diversity of music the end result be embraced and enjoyed positively. For Affric to be being made across the country and provides a platform for this to be included in the long list for an award which strives to focus attention on heard and celebrated. Every album from last year's Awards was of such a the Scottish music scene and in particular, on the fact that it has become high calibre and to have Reject considered among the 20 best records to one of the most vibrant, influential and well respected in the world - is come out of Scotland in 2012 is quite frankly amazing." fantastic. This award gives huge opportunity to musicians from all genres and in particular to independent labels such as my own." James Alexander Graham, The Twilight Sad: “In my opinion, Scotland has consistently produced some of the best music in the world Django Django: "It feels great to be nominated for this award. it's really and last year was no exception. As a band we are extremely proud of our unexpected but a great surprise. We're up against some healthy third record "No One Can Ever Know". Where we are from is very competition but that's the positive thing about it because it means that important to us and the music we make, so this record making the long the music scene in Scotland is thriving. From hip hop to folk to rock to list for the SAY award is something that means a lot to us. To be dance music Scotland is producing great talent and it's an honour to be acknowledged amongst a group of records made by artists who we look part of an award showcasing that talent." up to and admire makes it extra special.” Errors: "We're really pleased to be part of the longlist. There were some great records released last year and the SAY award gives us another opportunity to celebrate all of them." Malcolm Middleton: “I am frankly shocked at being nominated. There's a lot of good new, innovative and enjoyable music coming out of Scotland right now so I'm fortunate to have been accidentally lumped in with all of that. I'm especially pleased the nomination's for Human Don't Be Angry, as it's an album that's very dear to me and which I feel is the highlight of my musical career so far. Besides, when I don't win it'll be my alter-ego that's lost, not me.” Karine Polwart: "I followed last years SAY Awards and bought two new albums from two great bands I'd never heard of before - Conquering Animal Sounds and Happy Particles. For musicians like me, I think any opportunity that might get folk curious about music that's new to their own ears deserves a wee cheer. The trick is to remember that we don't
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Craig B, Unwinding Hours: "It's lovely to hear we have been included in the longlist and a privilege to be included alongside some of our favourite Scottish bands and musicians. I think it will be an extremely tough job trying to decide a winner due to how many fantastic albums are up for selection. Good luck with that!" The SAY Award has been made possible through the support of Creative Scotland and, this year, is delighted to welcome onboard new creative partners Dewar’s, music licensing organisation PPL and Glasgow’s east end urban regeneration organisation, Clyde Gateway.
The SAY judges are: John Williamson (Chair, Academic); Douglas Anderson (Author/ Broadcaster/Writer); Christopher Brookmyre (Author); Stewart Cruickshank (Radio Producer); Tom Doyle (Author/Journalist); Douglas Gordon (Visual Artist); Kate Molleson (Journalist); Joe Muggs (Journalist/
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Key Scottish Album of the Year Award dates for your diary ..... 29 27 30 20
April-26 May : Longlist Promotion via SAY Award app and website. May : 24-hour public vote. May : SAY Award Shortlist Announcement June : SAY Award Ceremony - Barrowland Ballroom
A&R); Jude Rogers (Journalist); Tjinder Singh (Cornershop; Ample Play Records); Rebecca Vasmant (DJ/Producer); Sue Wilson (Journalist).
The SAY Award Longlist:
Stewart Henderson, Chair, SMIA: “In celebrating the album, The SAY Award recognises a format that continues to affect, inspire and excite us like no other. We should all feel justifiably proud of Scotland’s capacity to produce extraordinary albums and, with The SAY Award, we can bring exceptional albums to the public’s attention, value the importance of music and, best of all, bask in the warm glow of our own magnificence for six weeks: never a bad thing.”
Admiral Fallow: Tree Bursts In Snow Auntie Flo: Future Rhythm Machine Calvin Harris: 18 Months Dam Mantle: Brothers Fowl Django Django: Django Django Duncan Chisholm: Affric Emeli Sandé: Our Version of Events Errors: Have Some Faith In Magic Human Don't Be Angry: Human Don't Be Angry Karine Polwart: Traces Konrad Wiszniewski & Euan Stevenson: New Focus Lau: Race The Loser Meursault: Something For The Weakened Miaoux Miaoux: Light of the North Paul Buchanan: Mid Air PAWS: Cokefloat! RM Hubbert: Thirteen Lost & Found Stanley Odd: Reject The Twilight Sad: No One Can Ever Know The Unwinding Hours: Afterlives
The SAY Art Commission celebrates the enduring links between music and the visual arts. Eight graduates, two from each of Scotland’s four principal art schools (Duncan of Jordanstone in Dundee; Edinburgh College of Art; Glasgow School of Art and Gray’s in Aberdeen), receive £1,000 each and contribute two pieces of work to a group show held in the Intermedia Gallery of Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA). The winning artist, chosen by an independent panel of judges, will receive £12,000 and a commission to create ten exclusive artworks as prizes for this year’s SAY Award shortlisted finalists. The winner of The SAY Art Commission will be announced live, in tandem with The SAY Award Shortlist, at an invitation-event in the CCA on 30 May. Caroline Parkinson, Director of Creative Development: “The SAY Award is a fantastic way of supporting and raising the profile of Scotland’s talented musicians, of which there are many. We are delighted to support the Awards and congratulate all the nominees!” Stephen Marshall, Global Marketing Manager, Dewar's: “I collect records and I love working in whisky. Why not combine them? The SAY Award is playing a pivotal role in recognising a real surge of new talent in Scotland and it's important for us at Dewar's that we support the things we love.” Christine Geissmar, Operations Director, PPL: "PPL is thrilled to be a partner of The SAY Award. Scotland has a very vibrant music culture that throws up a huge array of albums from many different types of performer, across many different musical genres. The SAY Award helps to promote this wonderful diversity and we’re proud to play a part on behalf of PPL’s many Scottish members. In addition, we also want to support many of our Scottish customers who use music as part of their business and encourage everyone to vote for their favourite Scottish album." Ian Manson, Chief Executive, Clyde Gateway: "The East End of Glasgow is an area long associated with great music and has of course been home to one of Scotland's most internationally renowned record labels for many years. It is entirely fitting that the East End is now the new home for The SAY Award and I'm delighted such an important and eagerly-awaited event will help to highlight the very positive and dynamic ways that the area is changing" The SAY award supports the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland charity and will be collecting donations on their behalf at the award ceremony.
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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE
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James V Conn
This is a MUSIC NEWS Scotland series profiling Scottish Music Centre members
"The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community" James V Conn was born in Glasgow in 1965 and is a composer, private teacher, transcriber, pianist and saxophonist. James was educated at Edinburgh's Napier College Department of Music from 1983 to 1986 where he obtained an L.G.S.M. in saxophone teaching. He then went on to study at The London College of Music becoming a G.L.C.M. After leaving music college, he became a private music teacher from 1990 - 95. James was diagnosed with a life-long illness in 1997. However, in 2003, he began composing music inspired by his Christian faith, beginning with The Joy of the Lord for piano solo. An idea for a new music business called Mannheim Classics soon followed which offers private music tuition - saxophone/piano tuition, music history, theory and harmony, also a Song Transcription Service and the sale of his compositions. The first two compositions, The Joy of the Lord and Visions of Heaven were recorded in 2008 and are now in the internal EMI catalogue. This catalogue can be accessed by film and television producers: http://www.emiclassics.com In 2008, the recording of Visions of Heaven was used as part of the soundtrack to a short film promoting the music charity, Polyphony. These two recordings have been released on the Internet on a worldwide release through the following stores – Amazon, Deezer, eMusic, HMV Digital, iTunes, MediaNet, Napster, Nokia Music, Play.com, Spotify, We7, Zune, 7 Digital and 24-7 (Release date 7th March 2012). The Song Transcription Service had its first commission in 2009 from an American music student for a transcription of the Gaelic lament, Ailein Duinn. This song had been used in the film Rob Roy. This score is available for inspection at the Scottish Music Centre. James V. Conn’s latest composition is The Light of the World for piano solo.
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www.scottishmusiccentre.com The Scottish Music Centre currently supports in excess of 100 composer, group/small business and corporate members. Offering a wealth of advantages, initiatives include the bi-monthly Composers' Digest and Exposed Melodies podcast series, annual Composition Marathon, regular networking events and notification of valuable opportunities, extensive publicity and increased correspondence with national companies, chamber ensembles, soloists and festivals.
For further information, please contact: Christopher Glasgow, Communications Officer: chris.glasgow@scottishmusiccentre.com / 0141 552 5222 or visit: www.scottishmusiccentre.com
Amicus Orchestra Celebrates 5th anniversary with its 10th Concert Glasgow : 5 May Amicus Orchestra, one of Scotland's most innovative and exciting ensembles, celebrates its 5th anniversary with its 10th concert, in the beautiful surroundings of St Andrew’s in the Square on Sunday 5 May. Amicus is an exciting chamber orchestra based in central Scotland, created by former members of Camerata Scotland. The aim of the orchestra is to bridge the gap between amateur and professional orchestral playing in Scotland and to deliver high quality musical experiences and opportunities for people from different backgrounds and training. Having secured a place in the Scottish music scene over the last five years and developed a dedicated audience, they now aim to develop the orchestra further. In particular they are keen to explore new concert formats and commission new works. If you are interested in hearing more about these plans please contact the orchestra. Their 5th annivesary concert, conducted by William Conway, will include a performance of Mendelssohn’s wonderful First Symphony and the World premiere of Scottish composer Peter Longworth’s Folktales, as well as music for wind ensemble by Gounod. We are also thrilled to welcome Will Conway not only as conductor but as soloist in Tchaikovsky’s Andate Cantabile for Cello and String Orchestra. www.amicusorchestra.com www.facebook.com/amicusorchestra https://twitter.com/AmicusOrchestra
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THE TRADE : album - 'FU-GO' release date - 20 May : www.the-trade.co.uk The Trade have been busy working on new songs now during some of the busiest times of each of the guys lives! But the fruits of the labour have come together and the guys have now recorded their 2nd album. FU-GO. The guys all agree a real 'sound' is apparent in this album and they feel they are bringing something to the fans that they will love! Knowing that the music industry is a fickle beast and that, though many try to 'make it' only a few get through to making their own targets! This is the idea behind FU-GO! It could be a long shot, but it's well worth it! If you want to make a living doing something you love then you have to launch your own FU-GO to try to hit your target! The Trade : photo by Graeme McInnes The guys are over the moon with the new tunes and love playing them. They have a series of gigs being announced and this is only the start of the touring for 2013. The Trade work hard and play hard. This WILL be the year people get to hear about The Trade as The Trade have a BANGING album worth listening to again and again!!
The band is made up of, Ross Milne (Vocals), Sean Hollowmind (Drums), Stevie Morris (Guitars), Liam Moir (Guitars) & Drew McLaren (Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals). The Trade have been touring the UK extensively for the best part of 3 years from London’s Death Disco to Inverness’ Hootanany. As well as playing the best venues The Trade have also supported some fantastic acts over the years such as The Undertones, The Buzzcocks, The Stiff Little Fingers Ray Wilson & Stiltskin, The Twang, Dave Arcari, The Twilight Sad, The Xcerts, Chris Helm, Mark Morriss and The Underground Hero’s. These guys sold out Doghouse, Dundee. A feat only ever accomplished before by signed Dundee lads The View. www.facebook.com/thetradeoffical
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PANDA SU : single - 'Maps' release date - out now : www.pandasu.co.uk
Panda Su's new single 'Maps' has been officially released through Peter Panda Records and is now available for download via iTunes, Amazon and 120 other online stores worldwide. Listen to 'Maps' here https://soundcloud.com/pandasu/maps Watch 'Maps' (Live) video http://youtu.be/v47mmOuP0-M Having garnered huge critical acclaim for her first two mini releases Sticks and Bricks (2010 produced by Steve Mason) and I Begin (2011), Panda Su is back with new single 'Maps', which is released on Peter Panda Records. After being awarded Best Scottish Newcomer photo by Sandie Maciver (Jockrock Poll), Panda Su quickly found the appeal spreading beyond her adopted homeland. Her track Eric is Dead was the only track by a Scottish artist on the French release Fete de la Musique and was featured on the season 4 finale of cult TV show Skins, resulting in over 1000 German fans singing the chorus back to her somewhat unexpectedly at the Berlin Karnival de Kulturen later that year. In 2012, Panda Su's 'Alphabet Song', from the I Begin EP, was used in the Hollywood Box Office #1 House At The End Of The Street, starring Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence. In the same year, Panda Su was listed as one of '10 Scottish bands you might not have heard of but should' by Q. Panda Su will play Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival (Main Stage) on Saturday 24 August, with more festival announcements and a full UK tour to follow later in the year. https://twitter.com/pandasu
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE WELL RESTED Family Tree
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THREE BLIND WOLVES In Here Somewhere single? : vinyl / download Release Date: Out Now
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PANDA SU Maps
single : download Release Date: Out Now Following the release of her two previous EP's 'Sticks and Bricks' (2010) and 'I Begin' (2011), Panda Su returns with new single 'Maps', (Peter Panda Records) on 29th April 2013. Somewhat different from her previous work, 'Maps' signifies a new experimental direction. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/pandasu/maps Available from: iTunes/Amazon etc on 29 April http://www.pandasu.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/pandasumusic https://twitter.com/pandasu ------------------------------------------------
THE OK SOCIAL CLUB Nothing in Common Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Their highly anticipated debut album 'Nothing in Common' via Platform Records. They concluded 2012 with a slot at Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street party on New Year's Eve alongside Simple Minds and The Maccabees. 'The Shape Of Things To Come' was BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth show ‘Single Of The Month‘ and Steve Lamacq’s Rebel Playlist Winner on BBC 6 Music. Listen: http://www.youtube.com/user/Theoksocialclub1 Available from: www.theoksocialclub.com CD - www.amazon.co.uk Download
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COLLAR UP Ghosts
Album : cd / download Release Date: 13 May
www.craigjeffrey.com https://twitter.com/gtarjeffrey
www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-Jeffrey/156555561044230
After growing popularity within the Edinburgh music scene and a series of successful gigs, The Well Rested have decided to release Family Tree as a single. The Well Rested are a three piece, Edinburgh based band and I would describe the music as Alternative Indie/ Folk. This stripped down music is refreshing, original and easy to listen too. Prominent bass and drums play along side catchy guitar riffs.
Available from: Every major download and streaming service, including iTunes, spotify and amazon etc.
http://craigjeffrey.bandcamp.com/
The Day The Earth Stood Stupid Album: cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Bombskare release their second album, ‘The Day The Earth Stood Stupid’ on 1st April 2013 with a mammoth 15 new songs. Renowned as one of the most explosive and entertaining live acts in the country; incorporating 1000mph dance-floor fillers, various musical styles and tongue-incheek humour. Guaranteed to get you moving! Listen: Free MP3 Single from album:
https://soundcloud.com/bombskare/do-all-dogs-go-toheaven-1 http://www.bombskare.com/shop/do-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-official-single-free-download/
Having been compared to My Morning Jacket and Neil Young, In Here Somewhere features Three Blind Wolves’ warm Americana-tinged sound, yet with a chilling core. With plays and support from John Kennedy at XFM and Vic Galloway at BBC Radio 1 Scotland and the band also popped into BBC Radio 2 to perform a session for Dermot O'Leary. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/three-blind-wolves/ Available from: http://threeblindwolves.bandcamp.com/album/in-heresomewhere-kids-allright http://threeblindwolves.com/shop/ http://threeblindwolves.com/ ------------------------------------------------
DELTA MAINLINE Oh! Enlightened
Debut Album : cd / vinyl / download Release Date: 20 May
Available from: Orders: http://www.bombskare.com/shop/
Delta Mainline are from Edinburgh and their muchanticipated debut album 'Oh! Enlightened' was recorded at Chem19 Studios over two years, with engineering http://www.bombskare.com/ and co-production by Davey McAulay (Mogwai, Mike https://www.facebook.com/bombskare Heron, Remember Remember). The album flows https://twitter.com/b0mbskare effortlessly, its celestial air countered by an unpredictable sonic menace, before climaxing in a serene, haunting end. The band will be touring Oh! Second album Ghosts is an excellent snapshot of a band Enlightened across the UK from March. achieving its full potential while resolutely following its own path. The Collar Up sound is partly informed by the Listen: soundscape reveries and sophisticated arrangements of https://soundcloud.com/delta-mainline Beach House, Mercury Rev, Kate Bush and Cocteau Twins. Bookended by instrumental opening and closing Available from: credits, Ghosts gushes with a veritable torrent of lush, http://deltamainline.bandcamp.com/ reverb-heavy textures. http://deltamainline.com/shop/ Listen: http://www.soundcloud.com/collarup Available from: http://www.soundcloud.com/collarup https://twitter.com/collarupmusic www.facebook.com/collarup.band ------------------------------------------------
CRAIG JEFFREY Connected
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Craig Jeffrey is a very talented singer-songwriter from the Scottish Borders and his new EP 'Connected' is written by Craig, produced by Donald Shaw and released on Vertical Records. Craig started out performing in small pubs and anywhere else he could get a gig progressing on to playing some big festivals, including winning a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections and playing the Royal Concert Hall. Listen: http://craigjeffrey.bandcamp.com/ http://www.reverbnation.com/craigjeffrey Available from:
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DUNCAN WOOD Swarbtricks
Album : cd Release Date: Out Now The music of the legendary Dave Swarbrick. Thirty seven original compositions from the pen of the master, tastefully arranged and performed by Scottish North East fiddle and mandolin player Duncan Wood, with guests including veteran Boys of the Lough front man Cathal McConnell from County Fermanagh on flute and whistle, and Martin McDonald from the Isle of Lewis on guitar. A rich assortment of traditionalsounding melodies which demonstrate the versatility and supreme compositional skills of Britain’s most celebrated folk fiddler. A unique and compelling insight into the creative mind of one of the great characters of British traditional music, illustrated in over an hour of richlytextured playing by a group of performers whose love for “Swarb’s” music shines through in every note they play.
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CACTUS & CARDIGAN Gag Reflex
ARDENTJOHN Waiting for the Season Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
‘Waiting for the Season’ is the result of five days spent up at the cottage on Loch Fyne. This was followed by many months of homemade mixing, debating, remixing, arguing, making up and pulling in a few favours from some talented musician friends of ours. Though we’ve never been shy of a reverb dial or an overdub, this time, we wanted to capture as many instruments live and in the same room as we could. We hope that you enjoy the result. Listen:
ep : cd / download Release Date: 26 April Gag Reflex is the debut EP from Cactus & Cardigan. The band went into the studio at the start of the year to record five relentless, song shaped bombardments, containing bizarre lyrics, pounding percussion and dextrous guitar work. In turn, creating a sonic assault, taking influence from bands such as Cancer Bats and Reuben.
DAVE ARCARI
Available from: iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc.
Whisky in my Blood Album : cd / vinyl / download Release Date: Out Now
‘Cycles of Life' is a deeply personal, honest and ultimately uplifting account of the difficult life experiences Amy has faced and encapsulates the sense of moving from dark to light. Her determination and strength of character is evident throughout as this album doesn't dwell on the darkness but rather the ‘light at the end of the tunnel'. Listen: http://youtu.be/X4DiRCIYtzM
DAVE’s new album Whiskey in my Blood, featuring the Hellsinki Hellraisers, will be released on Finnish label Blue North Records on 25 March 2013. The release will be available on limited edition heavy coloured vinyl (c/w free download), deluxe digipak CD and digital download. See a 30-second trailer video for the album - http://youtu.be/sTiV0zI7Mro Listen: https://soundcloud.com/davearcari http://www.youtube.com/davearcari Available from:
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https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/whisky-in-my-blood/id607977950
http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-cycles-of-life.aspx
http://www.davearcari.com/shop/cds/
http://www.amyduncan.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/amy.duncan.music https://twitter.com/Amy_Duncan
https://www.facebook.com/ davearcarimusic https://twitter.com/davearcari http://www.davearcari.com/
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BATTLEFIELD BAND Room Enough For All Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
www.battlefieldband.co.uk www.templerecords.co.uk
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Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now (UK) 30 April (US)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/waiting-for-the-season/id594541519
Available from: CD - www.templerecords.co.uk & all good record stores Download - All major download outlets
www.facebook.com/CactusAndCardigan
Cycles of Life
Available from: www.ardentjohn.com/shop Should be available on CD in Avalanche Records, Edinburgh and Love Music Glasgow soon
A superb new release from Battlefield Band, one of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene. The band's ever-fiery instrumental dynamic, with bagpipes and fiddles to the fore, exhibits the intuitive interplay and understanding between world class traditional musicians, while their songs of social history, plaintive ballads and songs from the Scots Gaelic tradition are as powerful, relevant and moving as ever.
Listen: http://cactusandcardigan.bandcamp.com/ (will be available here from 26.04.13)
AMY DUNCAN
www.soundcloud.com/ardentjohn http://ardentjohn.amazingtunes.com/ www.youtube.com/ardentjohnofficial
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WOODENBOX End Game
Album : cd / download Release Date: 27 May Alt-folk sextet - Woodenbox release their second album End Game on 27th May 2013 via Olive Grove. Working alongside acclaimed producer Paul Savage (Chem19 Studios), Woodenbox are building upon the success of their debut Home and the Wildhunt with their wild, vivid and moving unique brand of folk. Listen: http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/woodenbox Available from: www.olivegroverecords.com http://www.wdnbx.com https://twitter.com/woodenboxband
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download LORI McTEAR Taigh Solais
single : download Release Date: Out Now Taigh Solais is the latest release from Lori McTear. Originally the b-side on her last single "Freedom and Machine Guns" which was called Lighthouses, Taigh Solais is described as a contemporary and alternative twist on gaelic music Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNDGmyuwFIc Available from:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/taigh-solais-single/id604028218
www.lorimctear.co.uk www.facebook.com/lorimctear www.twitter.com/lorimctear
download-only single of Road To Strummerville, as a tribute to Joe Strummer, the much-loved frontman of The Clash, on the 10th anniversary of his untimely death. All proceeds are to go Strummerville, a charity which was set up by the friends and family of Joe Strummer in the year after his death. www. strummerville.com Listen: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thezips12 Available from: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thezips12 https://itunes.apple.com + amazon, amazingtunes.com, spotify www.thezips.co.uk http://twitter.com/_strummerville www.facebook.com/thezipsuk www.strummerville.com ------------------------------------------------
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TOM HOUSTON
Platinum
Open The Skylights Album: cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Open the Skylights is the new album from Tom Houston, and a somewhat belated follow up to his first solo album released in 1989. The idea for a new solo project began with encouragement from respected songwriter Boo Hewerdine. The finished result is an album of depth, fusing together potent songs, imaginative melodies, and impeccable musicianship. Listen: www.reverbnation.com/tomhouston https://soundcloud.com/tom-houston Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk https://itunes.apple.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Houston-Music/368545259862889
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now 2012 saw the band support some of the best ska/ reggae bands out there, including: The Selecter in Dundee, Bad Manners in Edinburgh, The Skatalites and Toots & The Maytals in Glasgow. Now with the release of their fantastic new album “Platinum” they are planning for 2013 to busier and even more successful. Listen: http://www.urangmatang.com/page9.html Available from: http://www.urangmatang.com/page11.html www.amazon.co.uk
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/platinum/id587598309 www.facebook.com/pages/Urang-Matang/168694793218338
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JOHNY CORRIGAN
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ORDINARYSON
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Hagos was the producer behind Senser who had a UK number 4 chart album ‘Stacked Up’. He has also played bass for Ozric Tentacles & Lode Star, and has worked as front of house sound engineer for Ash, Black Label Society, Kate Nash, Marianne Faithful and many others. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/thirteenseven http://www.youtube.com/user/ThirteenSevenMusic Available from: http://www.thirteen-seven.co.uk/?page_id=187 https://twitter.com/ThirteenSeven1 https://www.facebook.com/thirteenseven137 www.thirteen-seven.co.uk ------------------------------------------------
KUNG FU ACADEMY Super 8 Flashback ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
A natural continuation from their commercially and critically acclaimed Dirty Honey EP, the rousing six-track record, released via Whimsical Records, sees the sprightly quartet combine infectious funk rhythms with lush harmonies, captivating pop hooks and rollicking classic rock riffs, over the course of 24 riveting minutes. Super 8 Flashback boasts a clean, crisp and full bodied vintage sound that rekindles a now-bygone golden era of DIY guitar-music. Listen: http://kungfuacademy.bandcamp.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dirty-honey-ep www.facebook.com/kungfuacademyoffical ------------------------------------------------
DREVER McGUIRE YOUNG Gifts
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
The collective chemistry of Drever McGuire Young has produced Gifts, a warm, charming and easy on the ear With Inchfad Drive Glasgow born singer songwriter Sorted Out debut album that embraces a variety of musical Johny Corrigan has crafted out a superb range of work Debut Album : cd / download influences from folk, country and pop to a touch of inspired by the likes of Neil Young, Carole King and Blue Release Date: Out Now Americana. The complimentary diversity of Gifts is Nile. It was produced by Robin Rankin who has perhaps best exemplified by the 2am blues/ jazz café produced work for John Martyn', Deacon Blue and Belle As the Dr Jekyll to his Mr Hyde, Thompson has feel of ‘So Strong’ sitting comfortably alongside the and Sebastian among many other Scots legends. One appointed Ordinaryson to carry the work of sibling lovely but more traditional ‘My Father’s Son.’ electronic outfit Roy’s Iron DNA into the realms of more reviewer wrote: "Can't understand why this is not getting UK exposure on radio and TV? Absolute blinding traditionalist acoustic rock and roll. His music is Listen: expressive of such a passion - with deep and immersive album. ALL OF YOU and THE HARDEST THING, are http://www.reverbnation.com/drevermcguireyoung lyrical content documenting thought processes as vast superb. Best Scots songwriter since Gerry Rafferty." It as worldview, totalitarianism and even alien existence. was 'Album of the Week' on Mairead Maclennan's BBC Available from: Radio Nan Gaidheal show in February. Email: ivandreverwebsite@yahoo.co.uk Listen: http://drevermcguireyoung.com/ Listen: http://ordinaryson.bandcamp.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/johny-corrigan/id592131315 www.facebook.com/pages/DMY-Drever-Mcguire-and-Young/339127526178612 http://www.youtube.com/user/travelledmusic http://drevermcguireyoung.com/ Available from: Available from: iTunes / Amazon -----------------------------------------------https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/ordinaryson/id577907702 http://www.birnamcdshop.com http://ordinaryson.bandcamp.com/ http://www.ordinaryson.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/ordinaryson https://twitter.com/ordinaryson
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DUNCAN LYALL
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THE ZIPS
On The Inside
Road To Strummerville
ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Glasgow punk band The Zips have released a
A three piece alternative/modern rock band they have teamed up with Alan Haggerty (aka Lord Hagos) at Feral Mobile Recordings to record their first full EP.
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Infinite Reflections is a piece of music commissioned by Celtic Connections for the New Voices 2012 series. The eagerly awaited studio album from Duncan Lyall and friends. Infinite Reflections was his first major foray into composition. Having received glowing reviews following the debut performance Duncan felt compelled to breathe new life into the project by recording a studio album.
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download ALAN R DAVISON
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/duncanlyall Available from: http://reddeerrecords.bandcamp.com/
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FAT GOTH Surf's Down (Live)
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DESOLATION YES! Out of Orbit
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now A Scottish/Slovakian band based in Glasgow, due to the use of synth, samplers and drum machines, the band's sound can be defined as a genre of electronic music though which one is open to interpretation. They have been described as electro-rock, industrial, futurepop, ebm, techno, dance/rock and synthpop. The band has declared a love of all genres and describes their music as 'experimental'.
FAT GOTH: the musical vehicle for three relatively young Scotsmen with a collective passion for all things guitar, drum and music-of-the-somewhat-antisocialnature orientated.
The White Eagle Lounge Debut solo album Release Date: Out Now
Available from: http://www.desolationyes.com/shop.html http://www.last.fm/music/Desolation+Yes!
Belfast born Alan has forged a career at the heart of the Scottish music scene. Alan’s debut album has attracted a line-up of more than 35 players who were keen to perform alongside him – this includes special guests Nathan Connolly and Tom Simpson from Snow Patrol, singer/songwriter Alex Cornish and Rick McMurray from Ash.
https://twitter.com/paulelliott8 http://desolationyes.wordpress.com/ www.desolationyes.com
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THE BOWHILL PLAYERS The Joe Corrie Project : Cage Load of Men Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
www.facebook.com/AlanRDavisonMusic
https://twitter.com/Alan_R_Davison www.alanrdavison.com
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CRUINN Cruinn
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Cruinn brings together four of Scotland's premier Gaelic singers - James Graham, Fiona Mackenzie, Brian Ó hEadhra and Rachel Walker. As individuals they have earned high distinction for their musicianship and performances. Collectively as Cruinn they are fast earning a reputation for their presentations of songs in Gaelic, both traditional and contemporary, and are admired for their outstanding use of harmonies and superb arrangements. Listen:
In 2011 Fife poet and songwriter William Hershaw obtained permission from Morag Corrie to record the poems of her father, the famous 20th century playwright, Joe Corrie. These would be set to traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic arrangements written specially for the CD. Respected producer and musician Erik Knussen was commissioned as Musical Director and funding was obtained from Fife Council. The talented pool of Musicians involved included The Hershaws, legendary Folk singers Davey Stewart and
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Fiona Forbes, clarsach player Jenn Knussen and Fife’s freshest acoustic music phenomenon, The Dandylions. Listen: n/a Available from: http://www.birnamcdshop.com
https://soundcloud.com/cruinn Available from: www.cruinn.net
iTunes, Amazon, and other digital stores, as well as local record shops across Scotland.
www.cruinn.net www.facebook.com/cruinn www.twitter.com/Cruinn_Band
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'Record Store Day 2013' was on 20 April : http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk We encourage you to support independent record shops in Scotland : A selection of popular ones are below. If you run or have a favourite not listed please let us know and we'll happily include it.
Because this is linked to our 'new release' section we are only listing genuine high street retail shops who sell physical copies of new cds/records 'friendly face to friendly face' with their customers! Email your record shop details to be included to: carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com
Avalanche (Edinburgh) Grassmarket EH1 2HY : www.avalancherecords.co.uk Apollo Music (Paisley) Causeyside Street PA1 1YH : www.apollomusic.uk.com Barnstorm (Dumfries) Queensberry Street DG1 1BU : 01387 267894 Coda (Edinburgh) [trad/folk specialist] Bank Street EH1 2LN : www.codamusic.co.uk Concorde (Perth) Scott Street PH1 5EJ : www.concordemusic.com Europa (Stirling) Friars Street FK8 1HA : www.europamusic.co.uk Imperial (Inverness) Market Hall IV1 1PJ : www.imperial-music.com Love Music (Glasgow) Dundas Street G1 2AQ : www.lovemusicglasgow.com McAlister Matheson (Edinburgh) [classical] Grindlay St EH3 9AT : www.mmmusic.co.uk Monorail (Glasgow) King Street G1 5RB : www.monocafebar.com/index.php?pid=84 Ripping Records (Edinburgh) South Bridge EH1 1HN : www.rippingrecords.com
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Brew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. BrewDog are the leaders of the craft beer revolution and they The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk festival is regarded a are about breaking rules, taking risks, upsetting trends, unsettling prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike. Organised institutions but first and foremost, by a voluntary committee (and run great tasting beers. As one newspaper put it, BrewDog is the by an even bigger pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself new black. Brew at the Bog is just in reaching out to even the most far the latest in festivals Bogbain is hosting and the fabulous flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the isles, surroundings of this old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2013 will go consisting of some of the best down in history. International, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In www.brewatthebog.com fact, visiting artistes are regularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our Scribblers Picnic remote isles have to offer. Stirling May 12 www.shetlandfolkfestival.com The Scribbler’s Picnic is a charity that was set up in 2001 to raise Girvan Folk Festival money for five cancer charities – Girvan CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, May 3-5 Maggie’s Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Care. Concert venues, competitions, This outdoor event is held at the ceilidh dance childrens events, sessions for tunes and songs, Open Stirling Rugby Club with each year Stage, workshops,secure campsite. getting better and better. Four stages of music and a charity fete 2013 will be the 39th festival so make it a fun day for all the family. please tell all of your friends and help to make this the biggest Girven Festival ever! There will be plenty of www.scribblerspicnic.co.uk room and plenty of music for all to enjoy. Perth Festival Shetland May 2-5
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Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute May 3-6
of the Arts Perth May 16-26
May 23-26
Like many others, the Fling was conceived with the help of music Comlongon Rocks is an annual exciting, live music outdoor festival and alcohol. It began as an idea at the Dunblane Folk Club, among a held in the grounds of the group of people fond of music and spectacular Comlongon Castle at fun. And so in May 1993 the first Clarecefield, Dumfries. Now in its Fling happened. Since then the Fling second year, Comlongon Rocks is has gone from strength to strength. the newest and most exciting Somewhere along the line the first annual music event to arrive in 'Fling by the River' began. Held Dumfries & Galloway. This unique, one-day event raises funds for local each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's charities. Tickets are available from historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged from an open stage for the Comolongon Rocks Ticket local young musicians, fire engines, Hotline on: 01387 870283 space-hopper races and fire-eating jugglers, to the annual Rotary Club www.comlongonrocks.com race for 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. Gradually a 'Fringe Orkney Folk Festival Fling' has developed, featuring over Orkney the years everything from ghost May 23-26 walks, pub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, master classes Here we are folks – Orkney Folk in everything from fiddling or Festival number 31! Once again we mandolins to harmony singing or have some big names coming north bodhran, and the now-annual to join in the fun in May, and from Thursday Jazz Night. the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have brought together a www.dunblanefling.com broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation Montrose of the increasingly expansive folk genre. We are also excited to be Music Festival working on some new and Montrose collaborative events within our four- May 24-26 day programme, more of which will be revealed in the New Year. Featuring local and national bands and musicians Some of the greatest As ever, our local traditions and musical talent on show Something musicians – both established and for everyone. “Music fans can emerging – will be centre stage expect bigger and better during the alongside those visiting the festival. 2013 ‘MoFest’ You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk country that has such a strong home representation, and it is one Kintyre Songwriter's that we are hugely proud of.
The Festival intends to celebrate its 42nd birthday by staging some world-class events with an www.orkneyfolkfestival.com international flavour with artists coming from the USA and Russia as Knockengorroch well as the UK. The Festival covers many art forms from classical music World Ceilidh and opera to comedy, rock, folk and Kirkcudbright the visual arts. May 23-26
The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music www.perthfestival.co.uk in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts. Buchan Heritage
Doune & Dunblane Fling
If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengorrocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh Society Strichen beneath the broad shoulders of www.butejazz.com southwest Scotland's great Festival mountain peaks to celebrate some Strichen, Fraserburgh Isle of Bute of the finest music from the Celtic May 17-19 Jazz Festival diaspora and everywhere inIsle of Bute between. The World Ceilidh melds The Buchan Heritage Festival at May 3-6 together the most ancient roots Strichen is one of the finest places music with the latest cutting edge to appreciate our rich tradition of The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has sounds. This first truly backwoods music, song, verse, drama and grown spectacularly from its small story, and, at the same time, enjoy upland music fest in Scotland hosts beginnings to become one of some of the best musicians and listening to, or using, the broad Britain's most popular jazz performers from across the world. 'Doric' language which is still very weekends. Top-class UK and All are invited to journey over hill much alive here in the North East, international names feature in a and dale by rock and stream to our and enjoy a friendly family programme of traditional jazz music atmosphere where contestants have natural greenfield auditorium and to in one of Scotland's prettiest and come from a' the airt's and pairt's o' our upland stage to experience the friendliest seaside resorts. biggest little festival this side of Scotland and sometimes beyond. anywhere! www.butejazz.com www.buchanheritagesociety.co.uk www.knockengorroch.org.uk
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Campbeltown May 24-26 The Kintyre Songwriters Festival is a music festival which aims to showcase and promote the song writing and musical talent in Kintyre. It also aims to encourage a new generation of local songwriters and musicians, by means of donations to local musical groups/ organisations and the presentation of an annual memorial quaiche at Campbeltown Grammar School for original folk song. www.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk
Islay Malt & Music Festival Islay May 24 - June 1 Since our beginning in 1984 the Islay Festival Association must have greeted literally hundreds of thousands of visitors, and still you find us!! This year we will be More festival listings @ http://bit.ly/WNPPjA
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