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Send us all your gig dates for GED HANLEY TRIO: Playing Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm. Party Edinburgh and Lothians. Cover Songs. Safehouse Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Playing Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm. Rock / Blues / R&B. Jojocoke 24 MAY Playing Time: 9.45 - 11.45pm. R&B / Ska / Soul. Fatlips, THE 10:04s with GREG Playing Time: 12.45 - 2.45am. PEARSON and DUMB: Haddow guitar rock covers, Whistle Fest are pleased to announce Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, that the second band to headline Edinburgh. their monthly Haddow Fest Presents… night will be THE EGG; Wee Red Bar Edinburgh (and Haddow Fest)’s Edinburgh. Wee Red Bar, own The 10:04s at the Electric Lauriston, Edinburgh. Time Circus and will by hosted by 11pm. Tickets £2 before 12 the Scottish radio legend, Jim £4. Gellatly (from In:Demand Uncut, Forth One and Amazing Radio). 26 MAY Friends for the night will be Greg Pearson and Birmingham band QUARRY WITH SPECIAL Dumb. 7pm. 18+ Tickets for GUESTS HAPPY MARTYR: Haddow Fest Presents...The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West 10:04s and friends (a mere £6 Register Street, Edinburgh. plus booking fee) on sale now From 7pm - 1am in The from: Ballroom. Advance tickets £6 www.rippingrecords.com/ stbf. Over 18 only. http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/ event/1004s-tickets/39219 THE CHARLATANZ / COOKING SOUP DJS; Voodoo JAZZ: 6-8.30pm, Free before Rooms, 19a West Register 8pm: Teatime Acoustic – SHER Street, Edinburgh. From 7.30pm WATSON & Friends, 9pm (Entry in The Speakeasy. Advance from 8pm) Tickets £5/£4. KEITH tickets £6 stbf or £8 on the EDWARDS QUINTET. Cool 'Hard door. Buy online here. Over 18 Bop' arrangements of lesser only. known standards, and tunes by jazz greats like Tubby Hayes RICHT HOAT CHILLIS: Playing and Scots trumpet legend Time: 9.30 - 11.30pm,Music Jimmy Deuchar, penned by sax Genre,RHCP tribute. player Keith Edwards, with Colin Bannockburn Playing Time: Steele (trumpet), Robert 12.30 - 2.30am,Music Genre: Pettigrew (piano), plus bass and Celtic / Folk / Rock. Whistle drums Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, 12-3am (Entry from Edinburgh. 11.30pm) £5/£4: THE FOO BIRDS Vocalist Kate Lister fronts THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS: this grooving 8-piece - their The Tannahill Weavers' diverse eclectic blend of soulful pop, old repertoire reflects the duality of school funk and driving grooves Scotland's musical heritage. It is guaranteed to get you moving embraces both the mystical your feet! Also featuring a 3quality of the Highlander's Celtic horn brass section. Plus Funk DJ music, and the rollicking, The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers sometimes even brawling Street, Edinburgh. qualities of the Lowlander's Anglo-Scots tunes. The ROSY BLUE: Playing Time: Tannahill Weavers' 7.00 - 8.30pm. Blues rock and arrangements blend the beauty soul. The Diversions, Playing of traditional melodies with the Time: 9.45 - 11.45pm. power of modern rhythms. The Alternative / Classic Rock / penetrating sound of the Progressive. Roguestar, Playing Highland bagpipes is a thread of Time: 12.45 - 2.45am. Music ancient memory running Genre: Alt. / rock / covers. through it all. Howden Park
27 MAY OPEN MIC: Playing Time: 9.30 - 2.30am, Just Turn Up. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 28 MAY NUALA KENNEDY BAND: Currently touring “Noble Stranger", her third solo release on Nashville's Compass Records Label, Nuala Kennedy is an Irish singer and flute player with hauntingly beautiful vocals, adventurous instrumentation, and an imaginative mix of influences. Nuala Kennedy's singing and flute playing springs from the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland, and from the fathomless realms of her own imagination. A consummate performer with a buoyant personality, her music has been described as unique, evocative and soul-satisfying. Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm, Gig Starts - 8pm, Tickets £7. www.leithfolkclub.com BAND SHOWCASE: Playing Time: 8.00 - 8.40pm. email gaz@whistlebinkies.com for a slot. RaJ Playing Time: 9.00 9.40pm, Electric Clowns, Playing Time: 10.00 - 10.40pm. Rosettes, Playing Time: 11.00 11.40pm. Splendid Gentlemen, Playing Time: 12.00 - 2.30am, Music Genre: covers and versions. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. 29 MAY SOLAREYE: Of Stanley Odd solo show at The Voodoo Rooms for a Tune into Autism gig also featuring Plum + Dawn Coulshed. http://thevoodoorooms.com www.facebook.com/stanleyodd
BLUEFLINT: Enjoy the sound of banjos blended with fiddle, double-bass and drums in a lineup that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound. Dalkeith Arts Centre. 2 White Hart Street, Dalkeith.
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CHRIS FINN: Playing Time: 5.00 - 6.30pm.Music Genre: acoustic covers. LEE PATTERSON, Playing Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm. Music Genre: Acoustic / Blues. Bad Boogaloo, Playing Time: 9.45 11.45pm. Music Genre: CALLUM BEATTIE: Playing Alternative / Bluegrass / Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm.Music Rockabilly, Mad Ferret, Playing Genre: acoustic covers. Kings Time: 12.45 - 2.45am. Music Close + The Black Charge, Genre: Celtic / Folk / Roots Playing Time: 9.30 - 11.30pm. 3 Music. Whistle Binkies 4-6 South Card Trick, Playing Time: Bridge, Edinburgh. 12.30 - 2.30am. Music Genre: resident party band. Whistle 2 JUNE Binkies 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh. PIRATE SONS with BLINDFOLDS, THE BOTSON 30 MAY CARTEL, THE JACARANDAS: @ Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair ROSS ARTHUR: Playing Time: Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR 7pm 7.00 - 8.30pm,Music Genre: PIRATE SONS are pleased to acoustic singer songwriter. announce the launch of their Radge Against The Machine, much-anticipated debut EP, Playing Time: 9.30 - 11.30pm, ‘233U’. Ticket includes to DM Music Genre: Rage Against The Lovers club night which follows Machine Tribute. Dirty Betty at same venue. Tickets £5 (18+) Playing Time: 12.30 - 2.30am. from Ripping Records, Tickets Music Genre: blues rock covers. Scotland Whistle Binkies 4-6 South http://233u.eventbrite.com Bridge, Edinburgh. AN EXTRA-SPECIAL HAIGHT
ASHBURY LOVE MUSIC - The Glendale Family, Miyagi, Al Shields & The Wilted Roses, The Appassionados: The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7.30pm11pm. Tickets £5 (£4 advance).
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BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour: As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be 3 JUNE playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming FOAKIES with GENESEE: (a album. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh Kenyan born and Glasgow based www.breabach.com singer/songwriter who won a Danny at the Danny Kyle Open 8 JUNE Mike Stage, part of Celtic Connections in January 2013). VIVID VOICES: A celebration of Support Acts; Lindsay and The the art of the singer-songwriter. Storm, Mark Barnett and Featuring Nick Harper, Carol Stephen Harrison. Also Laula and Gavin Moore. Juniper Poetry from Louise Peterkin. Promotions have been bringing 'Foakies' takes place in the some of the best singerdownstairs lounge at The Royal songwriters to Edinburgh for Oak, 1 Infirmary Street, over 15 years. However, all Edinburgh. Time: 8.30pm, good things must come to an Tickets £5.00 payable at the end and Juniper will shortly be door. going into ‘hibernation’. To mark this event, Vivid Voices is a 4 JUNE celebration of the singersongwriter, featuring some of THE HENRY GIRLS: Leith Folk the artists who have played Club @ Victoria Park House under the Juniper banner. From Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, EH6 4AA. chart toppers such as Chris Doors 7.30pm. £7. Tickets from Difford, Glenn Tilbrook and Colin E:leithfolkclubtickets@hotmail. Vearncombe to legends like co.uk P: 07502024852 Martin Stephenson and Allan
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Taylor, not forgetting rising young stars, which include Jon Gomm and Martha Tilson, Juniper has seen some of the best of the genre. However, for this special event, we have chosen three artists who epitomise the exceptional talent, hard work and all-round humanity of the singersongwriter: Voodoo Rooms. West Register Street, Edinburgh. Doors open 7pm. Tickets: advance £12, at door £15. Tickets also from Tickets Scotland, Rose Street, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 220 3234. Ripping Records, South Bridge, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 226 7010 www.wegottickets.co.uk 11 JUNE KING EIDER - Single launch: Edinburgh-based folk-blues band King Eider are a talented fivepiece who create a modern acoustic sound using traditional musicianship. From the loud to the soft, the haunting to the upbeat, the harmonic strength of this band lies in their unique mix of three-part harmonies, acoustic guitar, bass, drums and classical strings. The Ballroom, Voodoo Rooms 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, Admission £5. From 7pm Over 18 only 15 JUNE THIRTEEN-SEVEN: Supporting touring Australian band VALENTIINE with support also from CABLE35. Would really appreciate if you could make some noise about this one. Lets give VALENTIINE a warm welcome to Scotland! Wee Red Bar Edinburgh. Wee Red Bar, Lauriston, Edinburgh. 21 JUNE SPLODGENESS ABOUNDS / THE ZIPS: Tower Music Rooms, Livingston. 8pm. Tickets at door 23 JUNE LUCINDA WILLIAMS PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: Over a 30+ year career featuring albums like Sweet Old World, Car Wheels On A Gravel Road and Blessed, Lucinda Williams has fused folk, country and rock into a formidable mix that has brought her critical and artistic acclaim. Equally respected as a songwriter as a singer, her songs have been recorded by the likes of Emmylou Harris and Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, Edinburgh.Tickets £25 + £1.50 booking fee. Doors open 7pm.
24 JUNE ST MARY’S MUSIC SCHOOL ANNUAL CONCERT: St Mary’s Music School Orchestra; String Ensemble; Chamber Choir: Choristers of St Mary’s Cathedral play Schubert: Music from Rosamunde; Maxwell Davies: An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise; Haydn: Symphony No 104 ‘London’ The annual Summer concert from Edinburgh’s St Mary’s Music School featuring guest conductor Christopher Seaman, Laureate of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, New York, and longtime associate of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, Edinburgh. Tickets £10 (£7 concessions/£3 schoolchildren). Starts 7.30pm. 27 JUNE THE BLUES BAND: featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness. The Blues Band is acknowledged throughout Europe and beyond as being amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythm & blues. Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston. 28 JUNE The Queen’s Hall presents LEO BLANCO: Venezuelan pianist Leo Blanco is a genuine virtuoso with a huge musical personality. His music is rooted in the Africa-Latina rhythms of his homeland and enriched by the vast knowledge of jazz and understanding of the classical tradition that you might expect from a professor of piano at America’s premier music college, Berklee, who has worked alongside jazz masters Pat Metheny, George Garzone and Bob Moses and has guested with numerous symphony orchestras. As a composer Blanco has scored music for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, his own string quartet and most recently, Scottish horn quartet Brass Jaw, and his recordings have featured saxophonists Dave Liebman and Donny McCaslin, West African guitarist Lionel Loueke, Grammy award-winning singer Luciana Souza, and drummer Antonio Sanchez. His solo concerts are enthralling and rhapsodic displays of technical command and emotional communication, showing why on previous visits to Scotland Blanco has earned five-star reviews from The Scotsman and The Herald, drawn standing ovations at Aberdeen Jazz Festival and is the proud winner of a coveted Bank
of Scotland Herald Angel, awarded for outstanding performances during the Edinburgh Festival. The Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, Edinburgh. Tickets £13.00. Time 8pm.
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rock/blues trio 'Wheeesht!' With special guests the Southsides very own acoustic comedy duo 'The Grasping Skinflints', 18+, 9pm till 2am, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 12- Waverley Tearoom, 18 Moss Side Road Glasgow. Tickets- FREE. www. waverleytearoom.co.uk CHOMSKY ALLSTARS: 18+, Start-9pm till 1am, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE
USUAL SUSPECTS: Three piece band that play popular and 24 MAY classic folk, rock and pop. A talented bunch of guys who are BLUEFLINT: Enjoy the sound of a well known cover band round banjos blended with fiddle, the circuit. 18+, Start- 9pm till double-bass and drums in a line- midnight, Part of Southside up that deftly captures the Fringe,Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on atmospheric Blueflint sound. The the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Old Hairdressers, Opposite Glasgow. Tickets - FREE Stereo, Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR Tickets £8 / £10 Show THE SNEAKS: 18+, Start7pm Tel 0141 2222254 8.30pm till midnight, Part of www.stereocafebar.com Southside Fringe, Venue 11 – http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/ 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, event/45091 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE SKERRYVORE: Putechan Hotel, Bellochantuy, Putechan, THE DADDY NAGGINS: High Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6QE. Octane Bluegrass Folk and Tel 01583 421323 Show 7.30pm Country Roots from this Tickets £10 energetic Glasgow 5 piece. 18+, info@theputechan.co.uk Start-9pm till 1am. Part of www.theputechan.co.uk Southside Fringe, Venue 26 – www.skerryvore.com Armstrongs, 136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE STG Promotions present HAPPY MARTYR with guests THE SONS: This very popular THE COFFINS nad THE band also known as the APPARELLS: Audio, Midland Plundering Sons play all kinds of Street 7pm £6.50 great songs from classic Irish, www.wegottickets.com Scottish, folk and pop. Very www.facebook.com/StgPromotions talented bunch of musicians. 18+, Start- 9pm till midnight. ANNY CELSI EUROPEAN Part of Southside Fringe. Venue TOUR with DUNCAN 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 MAITLAND, NEIL STURGEON Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. and TISH HINOJOSA: Her Tickets - FREE style has been described as “beatnik cool,” “pop-noir,” and ALKOTRON: 18+ Start- 9pm “slightlydelic pop jangle.” till 1am, Part of Southside Intimate and incisive, Anny’s live Fringe, Venue 13- Linen 1906, shows bring wit, soul and energy 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow to the traditionally mellow Tickets- FREE singer/songwriter format – and prove that ‘girl-with-guitar’ has 25 MAY no limits. At Walkabout, Glasgow Caledonian University, 128 HOUNDIN' THE STREETS: Jer Renfield St, Glasgow, G2 3AL Reid and Martin Law are bringing 0141 332 8209 to you the beginnings of Punk, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com
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best sounds that ever came out of New York. A collection of all the best artists from New York around the late 70′s and early 80′s. A vibrant happening every month. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / £3.
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THE KENNEDYS plus TOM HOUSTON: Sounds in the 26 MAY Suburbs @ Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 ESCAPE DECEMBER AND THE Chamberlain Road, Glasgow.G13 INDEGENERATES: Two young 1QG 8pm. Tickets are £10 in pop punk bands appear at Attic advance and £12 on the door. Garage, Glasgow The Kennedys from New York, plus Tom Houston. The WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Kennedys have released a string Weekly live folk sessions in the of albums to critical acclaim in cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying the US, that have traversed a Duck, 142 renfield Street, broad musical landscape, Glasgow. Time 6pm – 8pm. surveying power pop, acoustic Tickets Free. songwriting, organic rock rooted in their early days in Austin, and NOISE FOR VENDOR MOUTH: a Byrds-inspired jangle. Tickets Music from Africa to dance to. from Alan 07944354459 or soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 11pm – also Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151 3am. Tickets £5 / £3. DRAM FOLK SESSIONS: everyone welcome, Woodlands Road, Glasgow, from 7pm-12, free entry FROM RUSSIA WITH LEV: Glasgow's one and only Lev Atlas (violin) in a programme of classical, folk and jazz all-time favourites. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. JOE QUINN; 18+, Start- 4pm till 7pm. Tickets- FREE. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 19Allison Arms 720 Pollokshaws Rd Glasgow. CHRIS & ROBIN ADAMS: 18+, Start- 4pm – 7pm, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 15 – Sweeney’s on the Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets - FREE JUNKSTAR BABY: Born of Bands long gone, JunkStar-Baby are an acoustic duo playing an eclectic soup of stuff they’ve pillaged and stuff they’ve written, fashioning their sets into little Play-Doh figurines of tight harmonies and newnostalgia. 18+, Start- 5pm – 7pm, Venue 11 – 1901 Bar & Bistro, 1534, Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE. THE BLUE VELVETEEN’S; 18+, Start- 9pm till 1am. Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 13Linen 1906, 1110 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow. Tickets- FREE SOUTHSIDE AMERICANA CLUB: With The Carlton Jug Band, Kevin Young and one more act to be confirmed. 18+, Start- 8pm – 11pm, Part of Southside Fringe, Venue 14- The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Tickets – £5 on Door. 29 MAY
30 MAY JAZZ KITCHEN: Weekly jazz jam-sessions in a cosy atmosphere. The Flying Duck, 142 renfield Street, Glasgow. Time 9pm. Tickets Free. THE COTTON CANDY MUSIC CLUB with MARK RAFFERTY, JOHN ALEXANDER, JIM MCATEER, DIANE JARDINE at Dram! Woodlands Road, Glasgow, 8pm free entry.
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ALL-DAY EVENT IN AID OF STRUMMERVILLE: Live Music from: The Zips / Esperanza / The Sweet Vendettas / Caucasian Male / The Beatroots DJs: Bosco / Neil Bryson / Cool Struttin / Electric Gypsyland. McChuills, 40 High St, Glasgow. Tickets: £5 2 JUNE WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets Free, Time 6pm- 8pm. www.flyingduckclub.com JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER: Glasgow's one and only Lev Atlas (violin) presents a pot pourri of melodies from Broadway shows through to light opera. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. Starts 9pm. www.cossachok.com
LULO REINHARDT: Lulo Reinhardt Latin-Swing Project; Don’t miss out on this special show by gypsy guitar legend Lulo Reinhardt complete with his top class band. Lulo Reinhardt is 31 MAY the grand nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt but the SUPERFLY: The legendary soul, family's musical ties run deeper funk and indie club of the than that. Lulo is also the Woodside Social fame's returns nephew of the gypsy violin to the Duck. The Flying Duck, master Shnuckenack Reinhardt 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. and comes from a lineage Time 11pm – 3am. Tickets £5 / peppered throughout with highly £3. talented musicians. His LatinSwing Project combines pure 1 JUNE gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin music like JEFFREY LEWIS & PETER flamenco, tango, and bossa STAMPFEL + MISTY'S BIG nova and he will be joined by ADVENTURE: Wow! This is Daniel Weltlinger (violin), Harald going to be a singular event, for Becher (bass), Uli Kramer sure. NYC anti-folk star Jeffrey (drums) and Sean Mackenzie Lewis (Rough Trade) is bringing (keyboards). Oran Mor, Byres to the UK his collaborative show Rd, Glasgow. with 60s psych-folk original Peter Stampfel (of Holy Modal 6 JUNE Rounders / The Fugs). Jeffrey and Peter will be trading songs, BREABACH: Scottish chatting, playing and singing on “Homecoming” Tour. As well as each other's stuff, ably assisted performing many of their by a vintage Jeff Lewis backing favourites, Breabach will be ensemble incorporating playing new material from their members of the Wave Pictures. eagerly awaited, forthcoming At Mono Cafe Bar, 12 Kings album. West End Festival, Oran Court, Glasgow, G1 5RB - 0141 Mor, Glasgow 553 2400 Doors at 7pm. Tickets www.breabach.com £9 + booking fee from Monorail Music, TicketsScotland and JAZZ KITCHEN: Live (and www.wegottickets.com. lively) Jazz sessions. Different musicians each week. Tuck into FREAKBEATS: A 60’s mod a bowl of tasty Jambalaya for happening. Jamo and guests £1.50. The Flying Duck, 142 playing a load of 45’s for your Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets dancing pleasure. The Flying Free. Time 8pm- 12pm. Duck, 142 Renfield street, www.flyingduckclub.com Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 11pm- 3am. www. FOLKYTOWN: Our popular Folk
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and Celtic sessions back to keep your midweek lively. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 10.30pm- 3am. www.flyingduckclub.com
fierce ambition and a commitment to keeping rhythm, rhyme and soul at the forefront of their agenda. Firstly, a word of advice, If your idea of funk begins and ends with the theme tune from Shaft, retro silver hot 7 JUNE pants or Huggy Bear's latest strides, forget it: this is the YES! Glasgow's first and only genuine article - musical tourists gay indie club. Classic and and posturing scenesters out for cutting edge indie/alternative the next shallow trend to follow tunes to get your feet dancing need not apply. this promises to and your heart racing. Drink and be one special unique party dance without the pretence. night not to be missed. East Guest DJ Gerry Lyons (abc Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Saturdays + Nice 'N' Sleazys). Rd East Kilbride Tickets £7.00 / The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield £5.00 concession, Time street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). 8pm, Time 11pm- 3am. www.flyingduckclub.com 16 JUNE 8 JUNE BACK TAE MINE: A club night with a house party vibe. Resident DJ’s Gav Dunbar (Camera Obscura) and Sci-Fi Steve (Bis) playing a welcoming mix of old and new, well known and left-field music to dance or chill out to. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 11pm- 3am. www. flyingduckclub.com 9 JUNE WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets Free. Time 6pm- 8pm. www.flyingduckclub.com FROM BACH TO BE BOP: Scotland’s top jazz guitarist, Nigel Clark, dips into his extensive repertoire for an exciting evening of wide-ranging sounds and styles. Russian CaféGallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. Starts 9pm. www.cossachok.com
WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets Free. Time 6pm- 8pm. www.flyingduckclub.com SUMMER SOUNDS BY THE SEINE; The evenings are getting warmer, you're sitting by the banks of the Seine and the sound of an accordion comes drifting gently across the water... You're actually in Cafe Cossachok... Accordionist Georgie Gajjic plays a selection of music from France to help you relax on a Sunday evening. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. Starts 9pm. www.cossachok.com 20 JUNE JAZZ KITCHEN: Live (and lively) Jazz sessions. Different musicians each week. Tuck into a bowl of tasty Jambalaya for £1.50. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets Free). Time 8pm- 12am. www.flyingduckclub.com
cabaret performances followed by the host DJ playing a smattering of the finest on the edgier side of classic pop. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 9pm- 3am. www.flyingduckclub.com 22 JUNE RIPLEY / SKA BEAT JAKES / SINCERELY YOURS / THE BLINDING / HIGHWAY CHILE: Indievous Presents Indie Rocks Maggie May's, Trongate, Merchant City, Glasgow. Door Time: 7.30pm, tickets £6/£4, Tickets from Door. SINGLES NIGHT: An all-killer across-the-board celebration of the 7” single. From soul to psych, punk to funk, rock to pop and hip hop to doo wop. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 11pm- 3am. www.flyingduckclub.com
Reid and Martin Law are bringing to you the beginnings of Punk, Hip Hop and Disco. Some of the best sounds that ever came out of New York. A collection of all the best artists from New York around the late 70′s and early 80′s. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 11pm- 3am. www.flyingduckclub.com 30 JUNE WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 (£3). Time 6pm- 8pm. www.flyingduckclub.com FROM RUSSIA WITH LEV: Glasgow's one and only Lev Atlas (violin) in a programme of classical, folk and jazz all time favourites. Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. Starts 9pm. www.cossachok.com
23 JUNE 6 JULY Where The Folks At; Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Bar. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets Free. Time 6pm- 8pm. www.flyingduckclub.com JAZZ IN JUNE: Guitarist Nigel Clark dips into his extensive jazz repertoire performing a selection of hot Latin jazz - just the one for the summer. Russian CaféGallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. Starts 9pm. www.cossachok.com 27 JUNE
JAZZ KITCHEN: Live (and lively) Jazz sessions. Different musicians each week. Tuck into a bowl of tasty Jambalaya for £1.50. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets 13 JUNE I SEE HAWKS IN LA plus THE Free. Time 8pm- 12am. FIRST CHARGE OF THE LIGHT www.flyingduckclub.com JAZZ KITCHEN: Live (and BRIGADE: Sounds in the lively) Jazz sessions. Different Suburbs @ Woodend Bowling 28 JUNE musicians each week. Tuck into and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain a bowl of tasty Jambalaya for Road, Glasgow.G13 1QG 8pm. THE SWINGERS CLUB; An £1.50. The Flying Duck, 142 Tickets are £10 in advance and evening of Electro Swing, Gypsy Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets £12 on the door. Tickets from House, Balkan Beats & Jacking Free. Time 8pm- 12am. Alan 07944354459 or Trax - Old-time dress up and www.flyingduckclub.com soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co. dance, with Djs Frizzo and Monty uk also Tickets Scotland on 0141 Funk. The Flying Duck, 142 14 JUNE 204 5151 Renfield street, Glasgow. Tickets www.iseehawks.com £5 (£3). Time 11pm- 3am. MOSA FUNK CLUB: The Mosa www.flyingduckclub.com Funk Club is a funky 21 JUNE communications collective, 29 JUNE straight from the heart of the SPANGLED CABARET: Eclectic east end of Glasgow, with a and alternative music and HOUNDIN' THE STREETS: Jer
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just 20 years old, Scottish singersongwriter Rachel has taken the folk music scene by storm. A straight-up storyteller with a voice to blow all others clean out of the water, Rachel packs an almighty punch with her earthy melodies 8 JUNE and astonishing acoustic guitar skills. DUO ARGONDIZZA: Guitarist Peter Support comes from Ken Stringfellow of Argondizza and violinist Katrina Bateman R.E.M./The Posies fame and local bring an eclectic and exciting musician Neil Stewart, aka End of Neil. combination of international music to the Tollbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £10 Tolbooth exploring everything from the Time 8pm. baroque masterpieces of Vivaldi to the modern genius of Piazzollas 27 JUNE Tangoes. Both have distinguished musical paths through education and EDDIE WALKER: Kirkcaldy Acoustic performance. Tollbooth, Jail Wynd, Music Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Stirling. Tickets £8. Time 2.30pm. Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, 13 JUNE £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www. BEN GLOVER: Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk Club @ Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, www.facebook.com/ Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starting at 7.30 till LAU: BBC Radio 2, Folk Award Winners, about 10.30. www. Best Band, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013! kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk Lau combine stunning musicianship with www.facebook.com/ a ground-breaking yet playful approach kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub to traditional music transcending the music they hold dear, creating a cutting 14 JUNE edge sound and garnering praise from far beyond the roots scene. Tollbooth, MR MCFALLS CHAMBER - BALTIC Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets £14/£12. PASSION BALTIC PASSION: Mr Time 8pm. McFalls Chamber and their guests Cyril Garac (violin) and Maria Martinova (piano) head to the Baltic. United by a powerful tradition of folksong, music from the Baltic is characterised by its rich emotional landscapes, distinctive harmonic language, and colourful mix of musical styles. Tollbooth, Jail Wynd, Send us all your gig dates for Aberdeen Stirling. Tickets £14/£12. Time 8pm. and the North East. Email them to
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25 MAY THE DUBLIN LEGENDS: True legends of Irish folk, The Dublin Legends, featuring Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Patsy Watchorn and Gerry O’Connor, formerly of The Dubliners, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 1 JUNE THE BLOODY MARYS: Aberdeen’s first and finest tribute band, The Bloody Marys; Summer Camp, with their new seasonal ‘outing’ in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 3 JUNE YOUNG KATO: The critically-acclaimed Young Kato, who packed out the Gloucester Guildhall last summer and had one of their live shows featured in the cult TV series Made in Chelsea, take their music to The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at
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Aberdeen College and Freshly Squeezed, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 16 JUNE GRAMPIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA: make a welcome return with Oliver Rundell as conductor and a program which includes Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Bruch, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 18-22 JUNE NEW JERSEY NIGHTS: Direct from the USA, the international smash hit show New Jersey Nights is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 19 JUNE BREABACH: Scottish “Homecoming” Tour. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Logie Durno Hall, Logie Durno, Aberdeenshire - Tickets: 01467 681 330 www.breabach.com 19-22 JUNE ABERDEEN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS: Senior and full-time musical theatre students of Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts present a world famous all-singing and alldancing musical, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and at 2pm and 6.30pm on Saturday. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or tel 01224 641122 22 JUNE BOMBSKARE: Edinburgh’s ninepiece juggernaut, Bombskare, bring their explosive and entertaining live act to The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.
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STATE OF THE UNION: Boo Hewerdine is an English 29 JUNE songwriter and lead singer of indie legends .Brooks Williams is THE BLUES BAND: Formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann group a slide guitar wizard from the USA. Over the course of 17 members Paul Jones and Tom albums he has secured a McGuiness, The Blues Band, in peerless reputation as a the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at songwriter as well as being 7.30pm. Tickets from www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or recognised as one of the world's best guitarists. Together their tel 01224 641122 plan was to record an album using vintage mics and equipment live in just five days. After a day and a half they realised they had finished. Recorded in the order you hear Send us all your gig dates for the Highlands on the record, the aim was to Email them to Carol capture the sound of two carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com guitarists and singers from completely different backgrounds 25 MAY working together in harmony. The result was even better than ANNY CELSI EUROPEAN they had hoped for. Eden Court, TOUR with DUNCAN Bishops Road, Inverness, in the MAITLAND and TISH OneTouch theatre. Time HINOJOSA: Her style has been 8:00pm. Seat prices: £15.00 / described as “beatnik cool,” Reduced Rates £13.00 / Eden “pop-noir,” and “slightlydelic pop Court Friends Discount Applies. jangle.” Intimate and incisive, Anny’s live shows bring wit, soul 9 JUNE and energy to the traditionally mellow singer/songwriter BLAZZ JAZZ - THE BOB HALL format – and prove that ‘girlSHOW: Bob Hall’s electrifying with-guitar’ has no limits. At keyboard wizardry and finely Cromarty Old Brewery, Burnside crafted songs has influenced Place, Cromarty, Ross-shire IV11 generations of piano players and 8XQ 01381 600277/383 left a lasting legacy. The Maclean www.cromarty-training.com Room, Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, Seat prices: 26 MAY Seat Price £8.00., Eden Court Friends Discount Applies BRUCE MOLSKY: Watercolour House Concert 3pm - Lochaber’s 12 JUNE top recording studio opens its doors to give music fans a one- BREABACH - Scottish off opportunity to listen to an “Homecoming” Tour: As well American old-time music legend as performing many of their play in the unique and intimate favourites, Breabach will be setting of Watercolour Music. In playing new material from their this, Watercolour’s only House eagerly awaited, forthcoming Concert this summer Bruce album. Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, Molsky, a native of the Bronx www.breabach.com with his musical heart in the Appalachian Mountains, will be CHRIS STOUT AND CATRIONA showcasing music from his brand MCKAY; Catriona (Scottish new solo album, ‘If It Ain’t Here harp) and Chris (Shetland When I Get Back’. Entry by Fiddle) have been involved in £10.00 Donation, under 16's many projects together. In FREE Advance booking advised. 2010 their album White Nights Watercolour Music, Ardgour, brought new fans to their music PH33 7AH Tel 01855 841320 E: from all over the world. Enjoy a mak@watercolourmusic.co.uk selection of the very best of this dynamic duo’s music from their 27 MAY last two breathtaking albums as well as new material from a ALAN REID (EX BATTLEFIELD forthcoming release. Onetouch BAND) AND ROB VAN SANTE: Theatre, Eden Court, Bishops Benderloch Village Hall (near Road, Inverness, Time 7.30pm, Oban). Time 8pm. Tickets at Seat Prices £12.00 / Reduced door or phone 01631 720 247 Rates £10.00 / Eden Court
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songwriting genre. Steve has toured with Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Jewel, The Wallflowers, Bare Naked Ladies, Rusted Root and Lucinda Williams in arenas, as well as performing intimate living room shows in any city in America. The Crypt, Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute. Doors 7pm, music starts 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Tickets available from Musicker in Rothesay and Mount Stuart www.mountstuart.com (01700 503877) www.mountstuart.com
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JAZZ: This month we feature Ruth Wislon (vocals) with the Tim Saul Trio. Sunday afternoon jazz session at the Victoria Hotel. Victoria Street, Rothesay. Tickets from Brechin's On Bridgend Street 01700 502 922 or from the Victoria Hotel. Diners may reserve a preferred table for lunch and concert. Price: £10.00
BREABACH - Scottish “Homecoming” Tour:. As well as performing many of their favourites, Breabach will be playing new material from their eagerly awaited, forthcoming album. Isle of Eigg Festival www.breabach.com
ALAN REID (EX BATTLEFIELD BAND) AND ROB VAN SANTE: Ayr Arts Guild, Ayr Town Hall Council Chambers. Time2.30pm. Tickets at the door 01292 617 660
CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL: finest folk violinists anywhere” by The Washington Post, world renowned fiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (France) and André Brunet (Canada) showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles. Along with 25 JUNE acclaimed guitarist Nicholas Quemener from Brittany, the AMY DUNCAN WITH FIONA quartet combines their talents, RUTHERFORD: The Festival 9 JUNE musical traditions, and Bar – Orkney, spontaneous humour for an NICK HARPER + GAVIN evening of dazzling energy and 10 JULY MOORE: The fantastic Nick subtle grace. These traditional Harper performs a double masters showcase their regional header with Gavin Moore. Nick ANNA COOGAN WITH MIKE repertoires and together conjure FIASCHI: St. Paul’s Church Harper has played Bute a few an experience of breathtaking Hall, Rothesay. Tickets £10 from performances. Together, they times before and has never Musicker, MacQueen’s Butchers play with such relentless failed to amaze his audiences with his aggresive guitar playing and Port Bannatyne Post Office. precision and fire that the tunes transcend all cultural and Send us all your gig dates for and stunning vocal the Scottish Islands performances. Combine with geographical barriers, leaving Email them to Carol the superb songwriting and the audience with an carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com vocals of Gavin Moore and you unforgettable experience. Gaiety have a show not to be missed. Theatre, Main Theatre, , Carrick 25 MAY The Craigmore Bowling Club, Street, Ayr. Time £7.30pm. Rothesay. Tickets £10 from Tickets £18.50 / £17.50 conc. VAMM: (Shetlandic: to bewitch Musicker, MacQueen’s Butchers, Send us all your gig dates and entrance) is an exciting Port Bannatyne Post Office and 30 MAY for Dumfriesshire, string trio that weaves melody online at WeGotTickets. Doors: South West and Cumbria. and harmony together creating a 7:00pm Music starts 7:30pm. Email them to Carol TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: rich sound bursting with texture carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com host the weekly live music/jam and groove. Shetland Fetlar 13 JUNE session. New musicians and Public Hall. 01595 745 555 25 MAY bands always welcome. Eagle BREABACH - Scottish Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, 26 MAY THE HELMS: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 Prestwick. 9.30pm. Free “Homecoming” Tour: As well The Cross, Prestwick. 9pm. Free admission. For further as performing many of their STEVE POLTZ: You have not admission. favourites, Breabach will be information contact Bill on experienced true entertainment playing new material from their 07967 503027. until you sit in the audience at THE SUNDANCER; Burns 'an eagerly awaited, forthcoming one of Steve Poltz’s shows. The album. An Lanntair, Stornoway, 'a that Festival Songwriting 1 JUNE former singer from The workshop at the Belleisle Lewis Rugburns (Mercury Records) is Conservatory, 1 St Leonards www.breabach.com THE DANGEROUS BROTHERS: best known for his hilarious Wynd, Ayr. From 3.30pm – 5pm. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, storytelling and witty Free. 14 JUNE Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free personality, defying all admission. traditional definitions in the
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide …….. page 14: islands / dumfries + south west / scottish borders TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: The Twa Dugs, 4 Killoch Pl, Town Centre, Ayr, Free Admission, Time 9pm. 4 JUNE LULO REINHARDT: Lulo Reinhardt Latin-Swing Project; Don’t miss out on this special show by gypsy guitar legend Lulo Reinhardt complete with his top class band. Lulo Reinhardt is the grand nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt but the family's musical ties run deeper than that. Lulo is also the nephew of the gypsy violin master Shnuckenack Reinhardt and comes from a lineage peppered throughout with highly talented musicians. His LatinSwing Project combines pure gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin music like flamenco, tango, and bossa nova and he will be joined by Daniel Weltlinger (violin), Harald Becher (bass), Uli Kramer (drums) and Sean Mackenzie (keyboards). Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr. Time £7.30pm. Tickets £12. 6 JUNE LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION with Tambo & The Spitfires. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027. 8 JUNE FIVE WHEEL DRIVE: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission.
pioneering Scottish ensemble Mr McFall’s Chamber, with their guests Cyril Garac (violin) and Maria Martinova (piano), delve into the fascinating diverse musical culture of the Baltic States to explore its rich emotional landscapes and colourful mix of musical styles. The concert features pieces from Estonian minimalist Arvo Pärt with works by Zita Bružaitė and Erkki-Sven Tüür, a helping of music from Scandinavia and a haunting sextet arrangement of Sibelius’ Einsames Lied and Olli Mustonen’s fiery Toccata for piano and strings. Renowned for their performances of tango music, McFall’s also explore the world of Finnish tango, joined by two tango musicians of international renown, violinist Cyril Garac and pianist Maria Martinova, for two classics of Finnish traditional tango, and Aulis Sallinen’s take on the Finnish tango tradition, Introduction and Tango Overture. Main Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr. Tickets: £14.50/£13.50(conc). Starts 7.30pm. ISIS: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission.
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King Of The Clyde Delta Blues, Sleepy Eyes was first discovered by the American record label Devil’s Ruin Records, and has a distinctive finger style of playing, playing in effect the bass, rhythm, lead, percussion and vocals all at the same time. And Luther the Bhear is the solo alias of Ayrshire artist Luther Sean Hall who combines his love of pop music with traditional folk, blues and ragtime music. Luther strives to be something a little different amongst the Scottish acoustic scene, and 2013 has seen great reception to his brand of guitar heavy folkpop. Studio Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr. Tickets £10. Starts 7.30pm. 22 JUNE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS: Midsummer Music Festival, Gatehouse of Fleet. www.musicgatehouse.com
20 JUNE LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION with Tambo & The Spitfires. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027. 21 JUNE
ROBIN ADAMS / CRAIG MARTIN WARD / SLEEPY EYES NELSON / LUTHER THE BHEAR: Continuing our popular series of Studio Sessions platform for emerging musical 13 JUNE talent. Robin Adams is a hugely talented singer-songwriter from LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION Glasgow who has received with Tambo & The Spitfires. critical acclaim from Q Magazine Guest musicians and bands for his two full length albums. always welcome. All gear Craig Martin Ward is an Ayr supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The based talent who wows Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. audiences where ever he Free admission. For further performs for his passionate information contact Bill on 07967 performances, brilliantly written 503027. hook laden songs and of course his voice which is one of the 15 JUNE finest in the country. Sleepy Eyes Nelson is a country blues BALTIC PASSION With Mr singer, songwriter, and guitarist McFall’s Chamber: The from Ayrshire. Known as the TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: Crumbs & Cocktails,18 Smith Street, Ayr. Free Admission. Time 9pm.
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SWAGGER: Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission.
1 JUNE TOMMY ASHBY, ELECTRIC PENELOPE and ALAN OLIVER: St Boswells Live! is very excited to be hosting the opening evening of St Boswells Village Week. True to form, we have pulled out all the stops to bring you a truly engaging and entertaining show to kick the week off. Tommy Ashby has come back up from London to his native Borders, to perform a solo set for us. Electric Penelope comprise Berwick-Upon-Tweed based Anna Emmins, a truly extraordinary singer and songwriter, plus a superb band of musicians, all of whom are performers in their own right. Doors 7.30, St Boswells Village Hall with candles, nibbles and a lovely atmosphere. Tickets: £10 full / £5 under-16 / £25 family of up to 5, at St Boswells Post Office or on the door (subject to availability). Buy online tickets at a £1 discount for adults, including booking fee! (sorry, no family tickets online): www. wegottickets.com
27 JUNE LIVE MUSIC/JAM SESSION with Tambo & The Spitfires. Guest musicians and bands always welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. Time 9.30pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill on 07967 503027.
16 JUNE SANDI THOM with guests TORINO: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. Doors 7pm for 7.30pm. Online tickets £15 from www.borderevents.com or phone 01750 725480. www. reiverpromotions.co.uk www. facebook.com/reiverpromotions
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DENZEL'S CAT, Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free admission.
THE BLUES BAND: featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness. The Blues Band is acknowledged throughout Europe and beyond as being amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythm & blues. The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, Eastern Lane, Berwick-uponTweed. Tickets £17.50, children’s £8. Time 7.30pm.
TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: Harley's, 145B High Street, Ayr, Free Admission. Time 9pm
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have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have brought together a Southside Fringe broad mix of artists that we hope Glasgow appeals to everyone’s interpretation May 10-26 of the increasingly expansive folk genre. We are also excited to be We are a group of creative Southworking on some new and collaboside professionals giving our time to rative events within our four-day build a Southside Fringe Festival to programme, more of which will be run in tandem with and complement revealed in the New Year. the Southside Festival in May 2013. Working closely with Public-I Events As ever, our local traditions and and Media, we will act as an musicians – both established and agency, bringing together venues emerging – will be centre stage and performers. The Southside alongside those visiting the festival. Fringe is focused upon providing a You would be hard pushed to find fortnight of quality opportunities for another festival throughout the acts, performers and musicians in country that has such a strong May 2013. It’s an incredibly exciting home representation, and it is one time in the Southside with fantastic that we are hugely proud of. new venues The Glad Café and The Bungo actively encouraging creativ- www.orkneyfolkfestival.com ity and supporting local Southside talent. The ethos of the Southside Fringe is very much ‘strength in Knockengorroch numbers’ : the more facets of the World Ceilidh community and local businesses who get involved the louder our Kirkcudbright voice and the bigger the Southside’s May 23-26 profile will be on the festival map. If you prefer a bigger festival in a www.southsidefringe.org.uk smaller pot you are a Knockengorrocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland's Perth Festival great mountain peaks to celebrate of the Arts some of the finest music from the Perth Celtic diaspora and everywhere inMay 16-26 between. The World Ceilidh melds together the most ancient roots The Festival intends to celebrate its music with the latest cutting edge 42nd birthday by staging some sounds. This first truly backwoods world-class events with an interna- upland music fest in Scotland hosts tional flavour with artists coming some of the best musicians and from the USA and Russia as well as performers from across the world. the UK. The Festival covers many All are invited to journey over hill art forms from classical music and and dale by rock and stream to our opera to comedy, rock, folk and the natural greenfield auditorium and to visual arts. our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of www.perthfestival.co.uk anywhere!
Skye Accordion & Fiddle Festival Skye May 23-25 The annual Isle of Skye Accordion and Fiddle Festival just goes from strength to strength. The festival has built up a superb reputation for the quality and quantity of music, fine venues and hospitality and most of all a friendly and happy family atmosphere where old friendships are rekindled and new friendships formed through the mutual love of the music. www.skyemusic.co.uk/festival.asp
Orkney Folk Festival Orkney May 23-26 Here we are folks – Orkney Folk Festival number 31! Once again we
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Doune & Dunblane Fling May 23-26 Like many others, the Fling was conceived with the help of music and alcohol. It began as an idea at the Dunblane Folk Club, among a group of people fond of music and fun. And so in May 1993 the first Fling happened. Since then the Fling has gone from strength to strength. Somewhere along the line the first 'Fling by the River' began. Held each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged from an open stage for local young musicians, fire engines, space-hopper races and fire-eating jugglers, to the annual Rotary Club race for 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. Gradually a 'Fringe Fling' has developed, featuring over the years everything from ghost
walks, pub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, master classes in everything from fiddling or mandolins to harmony singing or bodhran, and the now-annual Thursday Jazz Night.
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Burns an' a' That!
Featuring local and national bands and musicians Some of the greatest musical talent on show Something for everyone. “Music fans can expect bigger and better during the 2013 ‘MoFest’
Ayr May 24-26
The Burns an' a' that! Festival is an annual tribute to Scotland's internationally acclaimed poet Robert www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk Burns. In 2013 the festival will celebrate both its twelfth anniversary and The Year of Natural Scotland with a special 'Weekend in the Park' celebration at Belleisle Park, Ayr (Sat 25 & Sun 26 May). Join us for an amazing line-up of live music, visual and performance art, family entertainment, food and drink and much more!
Kintyre Songwriter's Festival 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 The festival begins with a special new generation of local songwriters FESTIVAL FRIDAY (Fri 24 May) and musicians, by means of donalaunch in Ayr Town Centre where tions to local musical groups/ you can find out all about the week- organisations and the presentation end ahead and get a taste for some of an annual memorial quaiche at of the treats on offer. Campbeltown Grammar School for original folk song. The weekend completes with a brilwww.kintyresongwritersfestival.co.uk liant FESTIVAL FINALE gig in our live music tent where Justin Currie (ex Del Amitri) will perform tracks from his solo and band career. Islay Malt & Justin will be supported by Rachel Music Festival Sermanni. Tickets are priced £15. Islay Buy Tickets here. May 24 - June 1 Bring your friends, bring a picnic and join us for an unforgettable weekend packed full of unique surprises!
Since our beginning in 1984 the Islay Festival Association must have greeted literally hundreds of thousands of visitors, and still you find Entry to the Burns an' a' that! Festi- us!! This year we will be featuring a ‘Food Event’, an outdoor gig, val Weekend in the Park is free! Gaelic lessons, music, songs, Parking on site is limited to some ceilidhs, fishing, whisky tasting and disabled spaces only but please check our 'how to get here' section much more. The Festival is held in for all travel opportunities including the last week of May every year, the Burns an' a' that! Festival Shut- with ceilidhs, dances, recitals, children's workshops; there is sometlebus and Hometime Bus. thing for everyone. For the last number of years all of the Islay diswww.burnsfestival.com tilleries have held open days throughout the week of the festival, adding to the mix! Come along and Portsoy Folk Festival : enjoy a week long celebration of music and all that Islay has to offer. “The 4th Haal” Portsoy www.islayfestival.co.uk May 24-26 A weekend of songs, tunes, stories, poetry, dance, workshops and sessions to be held in and around Portsoy. Main Festival Concert on Saturday featuring Glasgow based Irish Trio The Friel Sisters, who play Fiddle, Flute, Uillean Pipes and Sing. Irish International Sensation, the composer of ‘A Woman’s Heart’ Eleanor McEvoy. Songs and stories from our MC for the evening MC Arthur Johnstone.
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