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Emergency Funds Reaching Scotland’s Culture Sector www.creativescotland.com/resources/professional-resources/covid-19-directory Emergency funds designed to support people working in Scotland’s culturesector who are experiencing immediate financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19, are now reaching those most in need. Information published today by Creative Scotland, reveals that 865 people have now received one off grants of between £500-£2,500, in the first phase of the Creative Scotland Arts and Creative Bridging Bursary programme.
part of Creative Scotland’sinitial response to the country’s creative community during the COVID-19 outbreak. To help alleviate pressure on organisations as much as possible, all existing funding awards, regardless of whether activity is cancelled, reduced or rescheduled, are being honoured. In addition, existing resources have been repurposed to provide £8.5m for individuals and organisations to sustain their creative practice and to develop new work in the coming months.
efforts to safeguard and protect their longer-term future.” More detailed information about the first phase of the Creative Scotland Arts and Creative Bridging Bursary can be found at
A combination of existing funding from The National Lottery and Scottish Government, over £1.5million www.creativescotland.com/what-we-do/latest-news/archive/2020/05/emergency-funds has been distributed to date to freelance artists and creative practitioners based in each of Scotland’s local The Bridging Bursaries Programme is an important authority areas.
The Scottish and UK governments are also offering support to those most in need and information about these alternative sources of funding alongside resources and sector specific support groups and organisations, can be accessed through Creative Scotland’s website link at top off this page.
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Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “This is a deeply worrying time for Scotland’s world-renowned culture sector, which has been particularly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Many artists, performers and freelancers have seen an immediate shutdown of work, resulting in a dramatic loss of income, with many facing real hardship. “We want to do all we can to help and, working quickly with Creative Scotland, we have repurposed grant money and built packages of focused support for those who need it most. More than 850 individual freelancers and artists who have lost income due to COVID-19 will now receive a vital lifeline from the Bridging Bursary Fund to help them through this extremely difficult time. “Culture is central to who we are. It is one of Scotland’s major strengths and it will continue to play a crucial part in getting us through this crisis as we rebuild our country and look toward the future.” Iain Munro, Chief Executive of Creative Scotland commented: “In the midst of the very serious personal and professional impacts being experienced by so many people working across the creative sector, it is encouraging to be able to report today, that these vital funds are reaching so many people so quickly. “Nevertheless, while the measures we’ve already undertaken are responding to the initial impact of this crisis, we recognise that they are limited when compared to the significant future challenges faced by our arts screen and creative industries sectors. Our absolute priority is now about concentrating our
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Independent Alternative digital radio, broadcasting live from the upstairs of LP Records in Glasgow, listen online @ www.lpradio.co.uk/listen --------------------------------------SATURDAY 30 MAY Celtic Connections Shorts :: 1.55pm on BBC ALBA. Performance by the Scottish-based outfit DALLAHAN, one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music community, but drawing on the traditional music styles of the Balkans and North America, they create an original and seamless musical montage, blending their contemporary influences from jazz, funk, and pop music. Plus fiddle and guitar duo, ROSS COUPER from Shetland (Glasgow) and TOM OAKES from Devon (Edinburgh), perform one of their sets rooted in Scottish and Irish traditions. www.bbcalba.co.uk Take The Floor :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the very best in traditional music and song, join Gary Innes for Take The Floor. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Pipeline :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West presents the definitive pipe music programme, featuring news and recordings from the piping world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland ALT :: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Music from GLASVEGAS, RODDY WOOMBLE and VISTAS. An exciting new series of music programmes featuring exclusive interviews with some of Scotland’s top musicians from over the years, presented by Kim Carnie and Dol Eòin Mackinnon. The series of five programmes features a mix of headline bands that perform live sets in front of an audience at Glasgow University’s Queen Margaret Union. www.bbcalba.co.uk Billy Sloan :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Hot releases plus rock and pop music from Scotland and around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Celtic Connections Shorts :: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring a fiddle and guitar duo with a performance rooted in Scottish and Irish
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musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Europe, Canada and the US to connect with fans and to perform in a visceral way, appealing to feelings Celtic Connections Shorts :: 10.55pm on BBC as much as intellect. Each half hour episode will ALBA. Canadian trio perform one of their tunes. feature six tracks of music and each programme www.bbcalba.co.uk is given to a pair of musicians to curate. Between the musical tracks, the musicians TUNE :: 11.45pm on BBC Scotland. TUNE meets reveal a little about their locale and situation and NITEWORKS to uncover why two seemingly can tell their own story, or simply introduce the opposite genres attract. songs and music, explaining why the song or www.bbc.co.uk/Scotland track is relevant to the moment. An innovative musical format, Julie Fowlis | Ceol Aig Baile Belladrum :: Midnight on BBC ALBA. A look gives music a new platform. back at Belladrum 2019, featuring www.bbcalba.co.uk SKERRYVORE, KIM CARNIE, ELEPHANT SESSIONS and PEAT & DIESEL. TUESDAY 2 JUNE www.bbcalba.co.uk Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on SUNDAY 31 MAY BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen by listeners. Take The Floor :: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland For the very best in traditional music and song, join Gary Innes for Take The Floor. Another Country with Ricky Ross :: 8pm on www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky introduces you to new and classic Americana and Alternative Country. Celtic Connections Shorts :: 6.30pm on BBC www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland ALBA. YORKSTON / THORNE / KHAN perform. Roddy Hart :: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. www.bbcalba.co.uk Roddy shines a spotlight on great songwriting, both contemporary and classic. Celtic Connections Shorts :: 6.40pm on BBC www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland ALBA. Featuring fiddle and guitar duo ROSS COUPAR and TOM OAKES with a performance WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE rooted in Scottish and Irish traditions www.bbcalba.co.uk Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen Jazz Nights :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. by listeners. Seonaid Aitken with Home Studio sessions and www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland another chapter of Richard Michael's Song Book. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ricky Ross Meets :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Squeeze's CHRIS DIFFORD shares Classics Unwrapped :: 9pm on BBC Radio stories behind some of the band's most enduring Scotland. Folk traditions in classical music, plus songs. Andrea Baker presents overlooked opera www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland singers. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Hidden Lives :: 8.30pm on BBC Scotland. Vonny LeClerc explores the burgeoning feminist Iain Anderson :: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. rock music scene. End the day in the company of the songwriting www.bbc.co.uk/Scotland masters of country, folk, blues and soul. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Quay Sessions :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Enjoy live performances from the foyer Rewind :: 11.30pm on BBC Scotland. Rewind to at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay. the music, news and events of 2002. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/Scotland The Musical Path :: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. A MONDAY 1 JUNE showcase of the most innovative cutting edge trad acts. Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on www.bbcalba.co.uk BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen by listeners. Celtic Connections Shorts :: 11.45pm on BBC www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland ALBA. Canadian trio perform one of their tunes. www.bbcalba.co.uk Vic Galloway :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic returns with his worldwide music review; Celtic Connections Shorts :: 11.50pm on BBC Scottish, European and Others. ALBA. Featuring a fiddle and guitar duo with a www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland performance rooted in Scottish and Irish traditions Iain Anderson :: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. www.bbcalba.co.uk End the day in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, blues and soul. THURSDAY 4 JUNE www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett :: 6pm on Julie Fowlis | Ceòl Aig Baile :: 11.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. With essential music chosen BBC ALBA. Filmed during lockdown, multi-award by listeners. winning Gaelic singer and presenter Julie Fowlis www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland from North Uist, presents a new music series for our times. She became famous worldwide after Travelling Folk :: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. singing the theme songs to Disney Pixar’s Bruce MacGregor with the very best of folk and animated children’s film ‘Brave’, set in the roots music from around the world. ancient highlands of Scotland. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland aig Baile is a music series that takes place at an extraordinary time in our history. The series Celtic Connections Shorts :: 9.45pm on BBC gives musicians, deprived of playing live ALBA. Featuring a fiddle and guitar duo with a concerts, a virtual stage and an opportunity to performance rooted in Scottish and Irish perform directly from their homes to viewing traditions fans. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile invites www.bbcalba.co.uk
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your listen 'n' watch guide during lock-down :: a selection of music on scotland's tv + radio this week Celtic Connections Shorts :: 9.50pm on BBC ALBA. Canadian trio perform one of their tunes. www.bbcalba.co.uk Julie Fowlis | Ceòl Aig Baile :: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Filmed during lockdown, multi-award winning Gaelic singer and presenter Julie Fowlis from North Uist, presents a new music series for our times. She became famous worldwide after singing the theme songs to Disney Pixar’s animated children’s film ‘Brave’, set in the ancient highlands of Scotland. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile is a music series that takes place at an extraordinary time in our history. The series gives musicians, deprived of playing live concerts, a virtual stage and an opportunity to perform directly from their homes to viewing fans. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl aig Baile invites musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Europe, Canada and the US to connect with fans and to perform in a visceral way, appealing to feelings as much as intellect. Each half hour episode will feature six tracks of music and each programme is given to a pair of musicians to curate. Between the musical tracks, the musicians reveal a little about their locale and situation and can tell their own story, or simply introduce the songs and music, explaining why the song or track is relevant to the moment. An innovative musical format, Julie Fowlis | Ceol Aig Baile gives music a new platform. www.bbcalba.co.uk
SATURDAY 6 JUNE Take The Floor :: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the very best in traditional music and song, join Gary Innes for Take The Floor. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Pipeline :: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West presents the definitive pipe music programme, featuring news and recordings from the piping world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
time to make his tilt at hip-hop success in East New York this time around pay off. The Brooklyn Scotsman is an Intryga production for BBC Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland THURSDAY 11 JUNE
Julie Fowlis | Ceòl Aig Baile:: 10-10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl Aig Baile is a music series that takes place at an extraordinary time in our history. The series gives musicians, deprived of playing live concerts, a virtual stage ALT :: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Music from AIDAN and an opportunity to perform directly from their MOFFAT, RM HUBBERT, COLIN MacLEOD and homes to viewing fans. Julie Fowlis | Ceòl Aig ZOE GRAHAM. An exciting new series of music Baile builds on that, inviting musicians from programmes featuring exclusive interviews with Scotland, Ireland, Europe, Canada and the US to some of Scotland’s top musicians from over the connect with fans and to perform in a visceral years, presented by Kim Carnie and Dol Eòin way, appealing to feelings as much as intellect. Mackinnon. The series of five programmes This episode has many highlights, including features a mix of headline bands that perform versions of Calum Sgaire and Cànan nan live sets in front of an audience at Glasgow Gàidheal performed by KAREN MATHESON University’s Queen Margaret Union. with an international cast of musicians. Karen www.bbcalba.co.uk also performs with Galician musicians XABIER DIAZ and GUADI GALEGO on a traditional Billy Sloan :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Hot Galician song. An innovative musical format, releases plus rock and pop music from Scotland Julie Fowlis | Ceòl Aig Baile gives music a new and around the world. platform. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbcalba.co.uk Celtic Connections Shorts :: 10.45pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring Canadian trio THE EAST POINTERS performing one of their songs mixing various music styles. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Natasha Raskin Sharp :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. An eclectic mix of music from Natasha. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Celtic Connections Shorts :: 10.55pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring THE SEUMAS EGAN PROJECT Na Trads :: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. KRIS from the States performing one of their tunes. DREVER performs at the 2019 Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk Skipinnish at Barrowland :: Midnight on BBC FRIDAY 5 JUNE ALBA. SKIPINNISH at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. Grant Stott's Vinyl Collective :: 6pm on BBC www.bbcalba.co.uk Radio Scotland. Celebrating the vinyl revival with classic records and new releases. TUESDAY 9 JUNE www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Brooklyn Scotsman :: 10-11pm on BBC The Friday Afternoon Show :: 8pm on BBC Scotland. Stevie Creed’s life in Edinburgh is Radio Scotland. Weekend tune and what is hectic - working a day job as a suit salesman, happening in music, arts and culture from across organising and performing at his own rap gigs, Scotland with Nicola Meighan. self-publishing music and starring in his onewww.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland man theatre show. After work he carries a stack of costumes a few streets away to a theatre Celtic Connections Shorts :: 8.10pm on BBC where he does one of twenty-four Fringe ALBA. YORKSTON / THORNE / KHAN performances of a show based on his life. From perform. there he goes straight to a rock venue to play a www.bbcalba.co.uk late-night gig with his band. Stevie reveals that he is doing all this while grieving for his friend Celtic Connections Shorts :: 8.20pm on BBC and bandmate Jamei-Lee, who passed away at ALBA. Featuring fiddle and guitar duo ROSS the age of 27 a few months earlier. Stevie COUPAR and TOM OAKES with a performance decides it’s time to make the most of life and rooted in Scottish and Irish traditions fulfil his dreams while he can. He realises his www.bbcalba.co.uk punishing schedule won’t take him to where he wants to be – back to New York’s Brooklyn Ashley Storrie :: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. district to have one more shot at breaking into New and classic Scottish music, soul rockabilly, US hip hop ten years after his first ambitious pop and indie from around the world. attempt. Filmed and directed by Garry Torrance, www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland this characterful and energetic documentary follows Stevie to Brooklyn, telling his anarchic ALT :: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Music from story as he reconnects with the East New York GLASVEGAS, RODDY WOOMBLE and VISTAS. locals who took him under their wing as a An exciting new series of music programmes teenager. He recalls his first days in Brooklyn a featuring exclusive interviews with some of decade ago, staying in a seedy motel and Scotland’s top musicians from over the years, listening to regular sound of gunfire in the night. presented by Kim Carnie and Dol Eòin Prominent figures in old school hip hip are Mackinnon. The series of five programmes enlisted for advice on honing his craft and features a mix of headline bands that perform achieving his ambitions. With the help of his live sets in front of an audience at Glasgow friends Stevie goes on a mission to record an University’s Queen Margaret Union. album, host a rap party in the hood and perform www.bbcalba.co.uk in front of Brooklyn’s hip hop community. In between there’s a trip to Atlanta for more Rewind :: 11.30pm on BBC Scotland. Rewind to promotion but there’s also a nervy moment as a the music, news and events of 2003. conflict flares in a night club. It's an exciting and www.bbc.co.uk/Scotland at times challenging journey and the question is whether Stevie has the talent, resources and
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The La-Llamas sound is a blend of Rootsy Americana and Celtic Folk built on a foundation of world music rhythms. The songs on this album primarily explore the themes of philosophy and friendship, featuring tight harmonies, banjos, guitars and foot stompingly positive energy (alongside a peppering of world weary cynicism!).
Stories about real lives lived and disrupted in 20th century Hungary, several of which intertwine with Scotland. “…stunning debut album.” Celtic Music Radio “profound stories… we should listen to.” Folking.com “Robert delivers intimate songs, beautifully accompanied.” Northern Sky Reviews ****
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A collection of Old Time, Bluegrass and Western Swing instrumentals played on the Cajun Accordion. Peter Croft has been playing traditional music for half a century. Mark Jones lends his flatpicking guitar and Hazel Fairbairn contributes soulful fiddle.
“All 12 tracks are a sheer delight.” Folk Wales “The quality of Lorraine’s writing in both lyrics and melody put her firmly in the top league” Folk London “Enchanting vocals and absorbing songs” Maverick
“Peter Croft plays a range of surprisingly complex tunes on his simple D melodeon.” FolkWorld
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The new album from Folk/Americana songwriter Johnny Steinberg - out in Summer 2020.
Far Flung Collective create new music inspired by the stunning landscapes and heritage of the Scottish Outer Hebrides and South-West England. Featuring top musicians from both areas, Black Bay is the longawaited follow-up to acclaimed debut, Far Flung Corners.
"Johnny's songs have tremendous heart, vulnerability and emotion. He made me cry on the first listen of a song and that is a potent gift of a songwriter." Karine Polwart, BBC Folk Singer of the Year
“a beautiful and engaging collaboration… beguiling, gorgeous and delightful.” Songlines
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Forged in the fire of an Orkney sunset, hewn from the rocks of the Orcadian shoreline, The Chair's longawaited third album, Orkney Monster, blends the old and the new, raucous and beautiful, tunes and songs to enjoy. Fiddles, Accordion, Banjo lead the attack, buoyed by vibrant guitar bass and drums; folk to make you move.
“Hamill’s refreshingly soulful voice, a mixture of Julie Fowlis and Heather Small (if you can imagine that), is very much to the fore.” Northern Sky **** “Ainsley Hamill’s stirring voice could compete with anyone at Celtic Connections.” Pat Byrne, The Voice of Ireland
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“Haltadans celebrate the Shetland traditions… This is music full of character, played with great skill and often a sweet sense of harmony.” Songlines ****
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New music for acoustic guitar and double bass - four hands, ten strings, and two bits of wood - with a shimmering string quartet arrangement on the title track.
“Bold, beautiful, and based on firm roots.” The Living Tradition
"...what they do with folky themes, jazzy chords and a sliver of Bach is a delight… will not disappoint.” FATEA
“Haltadans is a well-drilled musical machine which when in full flow produces a spectacular sound.” The Shetland Times
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Experience the Scottish folk scene’s best, with original material & traditional tunes, from finalists & winners of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition: 2019 winner Benedict Morris (fiddle); 2018 winner Hannah Rarity (voice); Cameron Ross (fiddle); Catherine Tinney (voice); Luc McNally (guitar/voice); Ross Miller (bagpipes) & Sarah Markey (flute), guided by MDs Findlay Napier & Anna Massie.
“Generally considered the world's finest performers of traditional and contemporary Scottish music – and with good reason. Silly Wizard is not just another folk music group; they rank with the greatest creators and performers from any country from any time.” allmusic.com “an essential part of any ‘true’ folk music enthusiast’s collection.” Folking.com
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'STREAM4SCOTLAND’ Announces Over 47 Musicians To Join 10 Hour Stream In Aid Of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy And Viseup Charities
Amy Macdonald, Twin Atlantic, Aaron Smith, Anchor Lane, Baby Strange, Be Charlotte, Bow Anderson, Cairn String Quartet, Cameron Barnes, Cara Rose, Clare Grogan, Club Sabbath special DJ set, Cold Years, Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5, Declan Welsh, Dougie MacLean, Graeme Park, Gun, Harri, Hipsway, Honeyblood, Horse McDonald, HYYTS, James Smith, JG Wilkes (Optimo), kitti, Kyle Falconer, Lucia + The Best Boys, Luke La Volpe, Luna The Professor, Neon Waltz, Peat & Diesel, Rascalton, Single By Sunday, Spyres, Stephanie Cheape, Stevie Cox, The Bluebells, The Fratellis, The LaFontaines, The Roly Mo, The Snuts, The Van T’s, Tide Lines, VanIves, Wet Wet Wet and Wuh Oh!
-> Tune in 3pm–1am, Saturday 30 May @ www.stream4scotland.co.uk
‘Stream4Scotland’ has announced Amy Macdonald, Bow Anderson, Cameron Barnes, HYYTS, James Smith, Single by Sunday and Tide Lines as the latest acts joining an epic line-up for the ten hour stream extravaganza, which will see over 47 Scottish artists come together to raise vital funds for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and Glasgow based PPE charity ViseUp.
vibrant, electro-pop sound to Saturday night’s stream. Described as one of the UK’s most promising talents, singer-songwriter James Smith will perform his new single ‘Call Me When It’s Over’, plus Glasgow poppunk band Single by Sunday join the line-up.
Before hosting the night-time takeover, SWG3 will also feature a live graffiti production during the fundraising stream, in the venue’s Yard. Using spray paint and equipment donated by Montana Cans UK & Global Arts Supplies, nine artists will paint over 300ft of wall with one wall featuring a futuristic scene and the other a medieval scene. Tune in to see the epic creation by Barry The Kat, Guzler, Sapien, Scent, King-Listy, Mark Worst, Rogue, Smug and Gazmac.
much needed entertainment during these uncertain times. Nordoff Robbins has established such a strong relationship with the Scottish music industry over the past 20 years, and the charity truly can’t thank everyone enough for their support. Now more than ever, people need to feel a sense of community and we can’t wait to join together with our friends at ViseUp to raise vital funds, but also see some incredible performances from Scotland’s stars.”
Finally, Tide Lines, the folk, rock-pop sensation sweeping the nation, have just released their much anticipated second album ‘Eye Of The Storm’ which topped the Scottish album charts and will bring their combination of Celtic soul, folk and guitars to Saturday’s fundraising stream. Nordoff Robbins is the largest independent music therapy charity in the UK, dedicated to enriching the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability. The charity, who has benefitted from the longstanding support of the Scottish music industry through their annual Scottish Music Awards event, is determined to unite people through the power of music, as now more than ever people need to feel a sense of community. Nordoff Robbins have unfortunately had to temporarily stop all face-to-face music therapy sessions to protect the health of those they work with and that of their music therapists. Due to the current challenges it has been estimated that the cancellation or postponement of fundraising events and activities will result in a loss of around 75% in the charity’s fundraising income for 2020.
Despite this, Nordoff Robbins are still working to support people and help with social isolation and the charity have developed other forms of therapy through the likes of online music therapy delivery, virtual online choirs plus creating digital resources for people to continue to make music together in their home. Music therapy is a lifeline for the vulnerable They join previously announced Twin Atlantic, Be people Nordoff Robbins support, especially as they are Charlotte, Dougie MacLean, The Fratellis, Kyle Falconer, Luke La Volpe, The Snuts, Wet Wet Wet and being more severely impacted by the lockdown in more this Saturday 30th May from 3pm - 1am. Hosted place. live by Ally McCrae and Garry Spence, the fundraising Donald MacLeod, Chairman of Nordoff Robbins stream will feature the best breakthrough talent as Fundraising Committee said: “We are delighted to well as some of Scotland’s biggest stars on Saturday have so many outstanding Scottish artists taking part night. in Stream4Scotland this weekend to provide some
One of Scotland’s biggest singer-songwriters, and a huge supporter of Nordoff Robbins, Amy Macdonald joins the line-up with a special performance of ‘A Piece of My Heart', while Edinburgh native Bow Anderson joins ‘Stream4Scotland’, with her debut single ‘Sweater’ seeing support from the likes of Elton John, and BBC Radio 1 naming it ‘Tune of the Week’.
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ViseUp was set up in March 2020 in response to the urgent demand for PPE from key workers at the frontline of the COVID emergency. Although protective equipment is starting to reach those at the epicentre of the crisis, there are still significant Following years as part of the famous Red Hot Chili Pipers, singer-songwriter Cameron Barnes’ solo career numbers of healthcare workers whose PPE needs are is taking off with his debut single hitting the UK’s Top not yet being met. As long as the crisis lasts, ViseUp will continue its fundraising efforts, channelling all 40 in 2019, while Glasgow duo Hyyts will bring their
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funds towards materials, production and distribution of visors for NHS and healthcare workers across the country. It costs £2 to make one visor and ViseUp makes and distributes over 20,000 visors per week. Deliveries are made the length and breadth of Scotland: from Glasgow Royal Infirmary to Ninewell’s Hospital in Dundee, from Bethesda Hospice in Stornoway to Paisley Royal Alexandra Hospital. ViseUp is a collaboration of businesses, schools and organisations around Scotland: The Innovation School at Kelvinside, SWG3, Loft Office, Badaboom, Clydeside Distillery, Hydro-C, City of Glasgow College, Intelligent Façade Engineering, Glasgow School of Art, NHS Scotland, Rock DCM, Urban Office Architects, Peter Drummond Architects, Larbert High School, Butler Valves and more. Show your support for ViseUp and donate @ www.gofundme.com/f/jyn2fe-emergency-ppe-for-the-nhs-fundraiser ‘Stream4Scotland’ will see an array of Scottish musicians raising money for Nordoff Robbins and ViseUp through ten hours of non-stop entertainment, hosted live by Garry Spence and Ally McCrae. From 3 – 6pm, the livestream will see Scotland’s largest music platform TENEMENT TV take the reins as they feature a whole host of breakthrough artists from Aaron Smith, Be Charlotte and Declan Welsh to Honeyblood, Rascalton, The Van T’s, VanIves and more, all hosted by Ally McCrae. Especially created for ‘Stream4Scotland’, Kitti joins Cairn String Quartet for a touching rendition of Dougie MacLean’s ‘Caledonia’, while Baby Strange join Rascalton for a special collaboration and Declan Welsh will perform material written especially for the stream. For the ‘Main Event’ from 6 - 9pm, Garry Spence will host performances, Q&As and chats with huge stars including Twin Atlantic, Dougie MacLean, The Fratellis, Kyle Falconer, Luke La Volpe, The Snuts, Wet Wet Wet and many, many more. The stream will feature an interview with Clare Grogan plus an in-depth chat with Dougie MacLean about writing the legendary ‘Caledonia. Fans can tune in to see an exclusive performance of one of Scotland’s biggest breakout stars, as Luke La Volpe is set to perform new song ‘Terribly Beautiful’. Luke is currently at Number 1 in the Scottish Singles Chart with his track ‘Dead Man’s Blues’ and the young singer-songwriter’s set on Saturday’s stream is not to be missed. ‘Stream4Scotland’ will then provide the perfect Saturday night entertainment for a lockdown weekend, with Sub Club and SWG3’s night-time takeover from 9pm – 1am kicking off with one of the UK’s most legendary house music DJs, Graeme Park. Don’t miss what is set to be a very special night as ‘Stream4Scotland’ unites the nation through the power of music.
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Some albums are like fleeting thoughts, written and recorded in a blink of the eye. Others are nurtured over time, allowed to develop and blossom and this is the case for the fourth album from Glasgow's Doghouse Roses
www.torridonlive.com Their new album signals a significant progression in the band’s style, sound, vision and drive to showcase a passion for serious and original songwriting. With tracks inspired by men’s mental health and suicide in Scotland
Edinburgh Blues Club launches EBC Foundation The EBC Foundation is a community arm of the Edinburgh Blues Club to replace its changing charity partners. It will allow the club take control of the allocation of funds to ensure they are invested in a relevant, complimentary and recorded fashion. Its purpose is to involve, engage and empower Edinburgh Blues Club and its members in the decision making on the allocation of funds and sits comfortably within the club's social enterprise status. cancelled. Richard Tweeddale, Club chairman, said of the Committed to a member's event exclusively featuring initiative, 'It has been established with the belief local artists. that the success of Edinburgh Blues Club is measured not only by membership numbers and ticket sales, Offered pre-payment to our locally based designer but also by the influence the club can have to who creates our flyers, posters and adverts. positively impact the blues community and environment of Edinburgh for its artists, residents and Tentatively arranged a 2 day January 'festival' style show headlined by international artists but supported visitors. by the best of Scottish blues. The current pandemic has hastened the launch of EBC Our objectives going forward ..... Foundation and our immediate aims are to help support local artists, venues and indeed the Inspire young musicians and provide them with the infrastructure necessary for musicians and touring opportunity to develop their learning, i.e. funding music to survive and thrive.' placements at Edinburgh Jazz & Blues' 'Blues Academy' and providing opportunities for 1-2-1 lessons with future Edinburgh Blues Club artists. 'Pre-paid' for future performances to several local Financially support young musicians and bands - i.e. musicians whose income and livelihoods have been rehearsal room expenses, leads/cables/strings/ decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic and lock down. cymbals and other miscellaneous necessities. Assisting with tour costs for Edinburgh bands looking For all venue hire fees already paid for postponed shows, we have not requested a refund. We hope this to tour. will allow the venues to continue to cover essential We are excited to grow and develop the EBC costs and contribute to their survival. Foundation and see how we can advance and
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www.amypapiransky.com A stunning self-penned debut album, Amy has been gathering and writing songs over the last eight years. Her debut release is a lesson in flawless vocal dexterity and heartfelt song writing with a side of sass, funk and class
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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE ......... Member Profile :: Sophie Rocks www.scottishmusiccentre.com/sophie-rocks/ "The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"
Originally hailing from the Shetland Islands, Sophie draws influence from her traditional roots but also harbours a passion for contemporary music, ranging anywhere from Berio to Bowie. Since graduating with a first class honours from the Royal Northern College in 2016, Sophie has enjoyed a vibrant and diverse freelance career. As a soloist, Sophie has had the pleasure to perform all over the country at venues including the Theatre Royal in Nottingham, the Byer’s Theatre in St. Andrew’s and Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery and at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival. She was also featured as a soloist on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune,’ programme, has twice been finalist and runner up in the innovative Future Blend project and most recently, Sophie was the recipient of the 2018 United Kingdom Harp Association Award. Sophie was also honoured to be a finalist in the Royal Northern College of Music’s Gold Medal competition, the highest accolade the college awards for solo performance.
big band, being Principal harpist of the RNCM Sinfonietta whilst performing at Cantiere Festival in Montepulciano, Italy and performing Max Richter’s ‘Vivaldi’s four seasons: recomposed’ with Cosmo Strings at Malta International Arts Festival. She was delighted to be asked to perform for Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond when he and his cabinet were making an official visit to Shetland. After a critically acclaimed run as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase for the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival 2019, Sophie is now touring her exciting new venture, ‘Notes from Shetland to Shanghai,’ a project inspired by music and poetry from across the globe alongside the emotional impact of migration, across the UK.
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"The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"
www.scottishmusiccentre.com : https://twitter.com/scottishmusic : www.facebook.com/scottishmusiccentre 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, regular networking events and notification of valuable opportunities, extensive publicity and increased correspondence with national companies, chamber ensembles, soloists and festivals.
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Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced that the #saveourvenues campaign launched a few weeks ago has now resulted in 140 grassroots venues being removed from ‘critical’ list
Please help us to #saveourvenues #saveourvenues which has so far raised over £1.5m in donations, was initiated by MVT in response to the continued economic threat to over 500 grassroots music venues throughout the UK. As a result of donations from music fans, music industry companies and other organisations, alongside important interventions from public bodies such as The London Mayor’s Office, Creative Wales and Arts Council England 140 grassroots music venues are now protected from imminent closure.
for celebration but we are not complacent as this is only a relatively short-term fix.
Whilst the immediate threat of closure for these venues has been halted they are still under real threat in the coming months as are over 400 others. This is a good start and The work done by the MVT crisis intervention we can’t emphasise how grateful we are to team in providing legal and planning advice, those music fans, music industry companies and public organisations who have supported liaising with landlords and helping venues the #saveourvenues campaign so far, but we navigate through the complex bureaucratic cannot relax as we still have a mountain to process to access help, has also been climb to secure the long-term future of this instrumental during this campaign. sector. The artist community are supporting the campaign with donations and live events and We still desperately need more music a number of virtual festivals have also taken industry companies to step up and help with donations alongside real action from place or are scheduled, including Independent Music News Lockdown, Vive Le government specifically around rent relief, more financial help and clearer guidance.” Rockdown, Colston Hall Presents and Liverpool Digital Music Festival. Over 150 For more information on the #saveourvenues events have already taken place with many campaign please visit the links below ..... more lined up in the coming weeks. However, this activity does not mean that any these 140 venues are protected permanently and MVT are calling for more music industry donations and governmental intervention to help secure their long-term future, particularly around the issue of the rent relief for grassroots music venue tenants.
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Mark Davyd, founder and CEO of MVT said, “The fact we have managed to remove 140 grassroots music venues off of our critical list in the last three weeks is, of course, a cause
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Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival 2021 Stirlingshire :: 17-19 July 2021 :: www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk
The intimate music & arts festival will retain much of its 2020 lineup including Belle and Sebastian, John Cale and The Pastels with more bands to be confirmed
Doune the Rabbit Hole, which was due to take place at the Cardross Estate, Stirlingshire from 17-19 July 2020, has announced that this year’s family friendly event will not be able to go ahead as planned.
Tickets for the 2020 festival will automatically be valid for the new 2021 dates (including day tickets) and ticket holders are encouraged where possible to roll their tickets over to next year to continue support for the small, independent festival through these uncertain and unprecedented times. Those who wish to retain their 2020 ticket need do nothing, their 2020 ticket will become their 2021 ticket. Those who chose to will be able to attend next year’s festival at 2020 prices and anyone who intended to bring children 12 and under for free in 2020 will be able to retain this entry with an additional validation for 13s and under in 2021. For those who are unable to retain their tickets, refunds will be issued and full details are available on the festival website.
Festival director Jamie Murray said: “We are saddened to announce that Doune the Rabbit Hole will not be able to take place as planned in 2020. We kept our hopes up for as long as possible however the health and safety of The festival was due to welcome international festival fans, staff and all of the Doune acts with headliners including Scottish indie community is paramount. Before reaching our legends Belle and Sebastian, US hip-hop act decision, we consulted closely with Police Public Enemy (radio), and performance poet, Scotland and Stirling Council, in addition to musician and Kate Tempest amongst others. monitoring advice from the Scottish and UK The festival will now take place from 15th - 18th Governments and the World Health July 2021 and the exciting news for Doune The Organisation. We are a small team and have Rabbit Hole fans is that many of the 2020 bands moved as swiftly and as carefully as we can to have already confirmed for 2021. Those artists ensure all processes for ticket holders from this include Belle and Sebastian, John Cale, The point forward are as smooth as possible. Bluebells, The Pastels, Girl Ray, Cut Capers, “We’re completely gutted that we won’t be Rachel Sermanni, Elephant Sessions, Snapped partying with you at Cardross Estate this July, Ankles, Tide Lines, The Skints. Festival after an incredible 10 year run. It feels organisers will keep music fans updated via incomprehensible to us that there could be a social media and their website on further 2021 summer without a Doune to run wild and dance confirmations. with you all under the stars to some mighty fine
music. “Rest assured we will be with you in 2021 and those who can retain their tickets can expect to enjoy performances from Belle and Sebastian, John Cale and a host of hotly tipped bands including Tide Lines and Girl Ray. Full details on roll over 2020/2021 tickets, refunds and the 2021 festival can be found on our website. If you do require a refund, please don’t hesitate to contact us. “We would like to thank everyone who purchased a ticket for this year’s festival - stay safe, take care and we hope to see as many of you as possible in 2021!” Visit the Doune the Rabbit Hole website to read the full statement from festival organisers. 2020 ticket holders can email .... covid19@dounetherabbithole.co.uk For updates on the Doune the Rabbit Hole 2021 lineup and tickets and 2020 refunds visit:
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The Gathering 2021 Lineup Announced And Tickets On Sale Inverness :: 29 May :: www.thegatheringscotland.com
The Gathering Festival is set to return to The Northern Meeting Park in Inverness for its delayed second outing on Saturday 29 May 2021 with a line-up showcasing the very best traditional music, food & drink and crafts from the Highlands and across Scotland. The majority of the previously announced 2020 line-up are set to appear at the 2021 event with the addition of multi award winning trad-rock band SKERRYVORE. Back on the remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multiaward winning act that was performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland. From those traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms with a range of other genres is a
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PIPERS; one of the 2019 festival’s highlights TORRIDON; TRAIL WEST who are leading the thriving scene of Gaels in the city of Glasgow, The family friendly one day festival will also RHYTHMNREEL who are guaranteed to get any feature a line-up including legendary Scottish festival in full swing and final act for the moment trailblazers PEATBOG FAERIES who have created THE CITY OF INVERNESS YOUTH PIPES & a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and DRUMS. dance-floor grooves that have been embraced A full range of Highlands & Islands and Scottish worldwide. Drawing craft food and drink suppliers will be announced upon a dazzling in the coming months along with a programme myriad of influences including meet the makers sessions, a full stage from jigs and reels 2 line up and a packed line-up of children’s through Dance Music, entertainment. But rest assured as with the Jazz, African, and 2019 event there will no run of the mill generic more, they will bring products with everything being of the highest the sound of Scotland quality and exclusively sourced from The fresh-faced and Highlands and & across Scotland. breathless to The We will also be unveiling an expanded fringe Gathering. programme of entertainment across numerous Also joining the bill and bars and venues in Inverness in the lead up to making a very overdue the main event at The Northern Meeting Park, return to Inverness are with some very special and exciting events in a Celtic rock band who the pipeline. Full details of this programme will need no introduction, be announced over the coming months. the one and only ‘We were completely devastated when we had to WOLFSTONE. 2020 will cancel The Gathering this year due to the see the band celebrate ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic but are delighted 30 years in the music to have been able to secure so much for the business. What began as planned incredible line up for next year’s a traditional dance band festival. By the time The Gathering 2021 comes playing the village halls of around I am sure we are all going to be in need the Highlands evolved of a big party, and we can’t wait to welcome into a Folk Rock everyone back to The Northern Meeting Park to extravaganza, crossing celebrate and enjoy the very best of Scottish musical, cultural and age music, culture, food & drink.’ Dougie Brown boundaries. Promoter In their 30 years on the The inaugural Gathering Festival took place on road Wolfstone have taken Saturday 1st June 2019 and sold out over 6 their living, breathing, weeks ahead of the event. The line-up featured adrenalin induced version of The Vatersay Boys, Tidelines, Elephant Sessions, the evolving folk tradition Ho-Ro among many others. throughout the World, winning fans and headlining Tickets on sale now from major festivals across www.skiddle.com plus tickets will be made Europe and the USA. available from local outlets in due course. Other acts appearing on the www.thegatheringscotland.com main stage include the world’s most famous bagpipe www.twitter.com/TheGatheringSco www.facebook.com/thegatheringscotland band THE RED HOT CHILLI
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New Gaelic Music Online Lessons To Be Offered Free During Lockdown In a bid to support people, of all ages, with their learning and practicing of traditional music and Gaelic skills at home during lockdown, leading arts organisation, Fèisean nan Gàidheal, has launched a new online music tuition service, which will be free of charge to all. Under the banner of FèisTV and with funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Creative Scotland and Highlands & Islands Enterprise, a video series of traditional music lessons, at different levels, has been created in Gaelic and English to support those with no Gaelic, learners of the language and fluent Gaelic speakers. The Oide (meaning tutor in Gaelic) series currently offers lessons in accordion, fiddle and Gaelic song, with more instruments available soon, thanks to further funding from the Scottish Government. The lessons, which are suitable for all ages and abilities, are led by some of the most experienced traditional music tutors in the country, including accordionist Ian Smith from popular folk band, Trail West, fiddler Robbie Grieg, who plays with electronic folk bank, INYAL, and singers James Graham, Eilidh Cormack (a member of female singing trio, SIAN) and Deirdre Graham. With more than 70 video lessons at levels appropriate for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners, this resource will provide something for everyone, allowing people to continue their musical creativity or even learn a new skill during lockdown. Fèisean nan Gàidheal’s Chief Executive, Arthur Cormack, said: “It was always our plan to develop our FèisTV resource to offer online music lessons in addition to live streaming of events. Normally these lessons will be part of a
paid subscription service, but we are delighted to offer this new service for free at this time whilst people are safely at home and looking for activities to keep themselves going. We are grateful to the funders who have enabled us to develop this resource.” Laura Nicolson, Project Officer at Fèisean nan Gàidheal explained: “As part of the new programme #cleachdiaigantaigh, in which we are involved together with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comunn na Gàidhlig and other Gaelic organisations, Fèisean nan Gàidheal will deliver more live events online in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we hope people will get some enjoyment and new skills from the Oide video lessons.” Steven Kellow, Funding & Project Officer at Bòrd na Gàidhlig said: “We welcome this resource which is extremely useful in supporting music tuition through the medium of Gaelic. Fèisean nan Gàidheal and other groups have been working hard to produce resources through the #cleachdiaigantaigh / #useitathome initiative and we are grateful for the creative opportunities like this they have delivered at this challenging time.” The Oide video lessons can be found online at www.tv.feisean.org
Leasanan Ùra Air-Loidhne Gu Bhith An-Asgaidh Aig An Àm Seo Chaidh Oide, an t-seirbheis ùr ionnsachaidh aig Fèisean nan Gàidheal, a chur fo sheòl. Fo bhratach FèisTV, le maoin bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, Alba Chruthachail agus HIE, chaidh sreath leasanan ciùil a chruthachadh aig diofar ìrean agus le taghadh an dèanamh sa Ghàidhlig no sa Bheurla. Anns a’ chiad dol a-mach tha leasanan ann air a’ bhogsaciùil, air an fhidheall agus seinn sa Ghàidhlig. Ri linn taicairgid a bharrachd bho Riaghaltas na h-Alba, bidh leasanan eile air tuilleadh ionnsramaidean a’ nochdadh a dh’aithghearr. Tha luchd-teagaisg aithnichte a’ toirt seachad na leasanan, nam measg Iain Mac a’ Ghobhainn bho Trail West air a’ bhogsa, Robbie Greig air an fhidheall agiu na seinneadairean Seumas Greumach, Eilidh NicCarmaig agus Deirdre Ghreumach.
Thuirt Ceannard Fèisean nan Gàidheal, Art MacCarmaig: “Bha e riamh nar beachd goireas FèisTV a leudachadh gus leasanan a thabhann. San àbhaist bidh aig luchd-cleachdaidh pàigheadh airson nan leasanan ach tha sinn toilichte an t-seirbheis ùr a thabhann an-asgaidh aig an àm seo fhad ‘s a daoine gan cumail fhèin sàbhailte aig an taigh agus a’ sireadh ghnìomhan a chumas a’ dol iad. Tha sinn fada an comain nam buidhnean maoineachaidh a chuidich sinn seo a leasachadh.” Mhìnich Laura NicNeacail, Oifigear Phròiseactan Fèisean nan Gàidheal: “Mar phàirt den sgeama ùr #cleachdiaigantaigh anns a bheil sinn an sàs le Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comunn na Gàidhlig agus buidhnean eile, bidh Fèisean nan Gàidheal a’ lìbhrigeadh barrachd thachartasan beò air-loidhne sna seachdainean a tha romhainn. Ach bidh beàrnan fhathast ri lìonadh agus tha sinn an dòchas gum faigh daoine tlachd agus eòlas bho bhideothan Oide.” Thuirt Steven Kellow, Oifigear Maoineachaidh ‘s Phròiseactan air Bòrd na Gàidhlig: "Tha sinn a’ cur fàilte chridheil air a’ ghoireas seo is e air leth feumail ann a bhith a’ cur taic ri ionnsachadh ceòl tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig. Tha Fèisean nan Gàidheal is buidhnean eile air a bhith ag obair gu cruaidh gus goireasan a chruthachadh tron iomairt #cleachdiaigantaigh is sinn nan comann airson cothroman cruthachail a thoirt seachad do dhaoine aig an àm dhùbhlanach seo." Le tuilleadh air 70 bhideo aig ìrean freagarrach do luchdtòiseachaidh, eadar-mheadhanaich agus adhartach - bidh goireas ann don a h-uile duine a tha airson nan cuspairean sin ionnsachadh le tuilleadh ri thighinn ann an ùine nach bi fada.
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Scottish alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari releases a new EP on Tuesday 2 June. 'The Acoustic Roots of Dave Arcari' is a fivesong EP featuring cover versions from artists that influenced him when he started out playing guitar – and it’s release is scheduled for a few hours after a special one-off livestream concert on Monday 1 June at 8pm.
“Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” Seasick Steve
As well as performing in front of live audience, Arcari has missed the interaction with gig-goers after shows. “We’ll also be having a live Q&A/ chat session as part of the livestream right after the concert finishes,” adds Arcari. “Like at a ‘real’ show, Margaret will be at the merch table and I’ll join her so we can enjoy a chat and drink – albeit virtually’ – with folks.”
Unusually for Arcari, who normally sticks to self-written material, the hour-long livestream will feature a set-list of covers from artists like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Donovan and more…even some 50s rock’n’roll. ‘A lot of the material will be stuff I played busking on the streets of Glasgow, Wishaw and Kirkcaldy when learning guitar in the early/ mid-1980s,” says Arcari who is keen to keep giving folks something different in his livestreams during this difficult lockdown period.
“While not a secret, we’ve been keeping the release fairly quiet so it can be a nice addition to the livestream and folks will be able to stream/download the EP from midnight just an hour or two after the livestream finished,” he says.
'The Acoustic Roots of Dave Arcari' livestream is at 8pm (UK time) on Monday 1 June on Dave’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DaveArcariMusic
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Killer Whale :: 'Everyone You Know Someday' album release date :: 22 May on Symphonic / www.killerwhale.bandcamp.com/releases
“When I was a teenager I lied about my age and got a gig supporting Frightened Rabbit (then largely unknown) in a dingy basement bar in Glasgow. Scott Hutchison’s genius that night changed my life. His music was a revelation – you can be from Glasgow and be in a band that doesn’t sound like Oasis! Unfortunately, he quipped that my own ramshackle group reminded him of High School
All such revelry, sadly, talent shows. Inspired nevertheless, I took my must end, often dying free copy of their home-recorded album, Sing the Greys, and I listened to it on repeat all night. somewhere around the autumnal equinox and Years later, after prancing about stages across the comedown of the Britain in a mask, playing metal-funk with my six-month Scottish oldest mates in the band Mickey 9s, I’ve made a darkness that is new thing. The complete opposite, in fact. euphemistically termed The mask has come off…” “winter”. Yet out of this crash, creativity often sprouts; out of the darkness, light; in the light, Killer Whale was born after a summer of shadows; like the patterns on a killer whale. festivals, good times spent amongst good The songs on this debut album were written in people, hippies, reprobates, fugitives, grooving that twilight - attempts at faith in a godless to the boogie, selves lost in singalongs, deep chats round the campfire long into the morning. universe. An attempt to deal with comedown, loss of purpose, a striving towards a sense of wonder. The sonic inspiration for Killer Whale? The poetry of Leonard Cohen and Neil Young with the lush musicality of Wilco and Death Cab for Cutie; the sentimental melodies of The Blue Nile and Hot Chip with the experimentality of Brian Eno and The Velvet Underground; the fragile vocals of Arthur Russell and Bon Iver with the sincerity of Joni Mitchell and Frightened Rabbit. “The Ying to Frightened Rabbit’s Yang – ambient indie with intelligent lyrics and an experimental side; but with a focus on wonder, social justice, and positivity” Elevator pitch
“Lyrical songs with a sentimental touch and an ambient groove” Vibe To watch single 'Forgive Your Enemies' click this link - https://youtu.be/QL-dOfmU81k
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Last Night From Glasgow :: 'The Isolation Sessions' album released - 'out now' :: buy at www.shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com
Not-for-profit label Last Night From Glasgow have launched The Isolation Sessions, a compilation to be released on vinyl, CD and digital download in order to raise funds for their beloved Glasgow venues and record shops affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Featuring artists from the label’s roster covering their favourite past releases from LNFG acts. The project has submissions; all recorded at home – in isolation – from Carla J Easton, Cloth, Bis, Close Lobsters and more. Speaking about the importance of the project, label founder Ian Smith said, “It is clear to us that our valued venues will struggle during the lockdown. So to ensure they are still here for us when we can leave our homes, we have decided to help.’’ All money raised by sales of the compilation will be donated to the venues affected by the recent
cancellations of the label’s gigs. All production costs will also be borne by LNFG and the label will be donating 10% of its income from the remainder of the year to the same venues as well. Not only is this looking likean essential project, if the first premiered track is anything to go by, it’s also shaping up to be a tasty one too. Edinburgh ensemble Mt Doubt covering Glasgow band, Sister John’s ‘Nothing Else’ was premiered on Vic Galloways BBC Radio Scotland show and has already received numerous plaudits. First launched on the 17 March, the project has already raised £6000, and is now the label stores biggest selling LPever. All tracks have been mastered by Paul McGeechan (Love & Money/Starless) and are available to pre-order on CD and a choice off our colours of vinyl. As a side project label photographer Brian Sweeney has been travelling the length and breadth of the country to take isolation portraits of members and artists. A collection of well over 100 now exists. A testament to the community spirit of LNFG and the telling reminder of the times.
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Keir Gibson :: ‘Circles’ single released - 20 May :: to download and stream
Fort Williambased alt-pop songwriter Keir Gibson returns with his third single, ‘Circles’. Emerging Scottish artist Keir Gibson is back with new music after an impressive breakthrough in 2019. Keir released his first single ‘Eyes Wide’ in August last year, the day before performing at the Belladrum Festival - the Highland singer’s “home festival”. In the nine months that followed he: released his second single ‘Hollow’; was played on BBC Radio 1 several times by DJs Scott Mills and Molly King; was earmarked by The Scottish Sun as “Scotland’s next big breakthrough talent”; and toured the UK. This was all before rounding off the year performing to 5,000 revellers at Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay Street Party. This month, the 19-year-old who lives in the shadow of Ben Nevis is set to release his third and most ambitious single to date - ‘Circles’. ‘Circles’ is the third instalment in a series of emotion-laden, escapist pop songs all produced by London duo The Nocturns, mixed by Matty Green (Dua Lipa, Dermot Kennedy) and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Joe La Porta.
The track reinforces Keir’s signature sound, which combines alt-pop soundscapes comparable to producers and artists like Jon Bellion, Lauv and Maggie Rogers with vivid lyricism that could be mistaken for a script from the latest wistful teen drama on Netflix.
year-old Highlander who finished High School less than a year ago.
‘Circles’ provides Keir’s perspective on a Capping it all off is Keir’s emotive voice - one relationship that’s past which hints at a thoughtful character and old its best. Keir said: soul which it’s difficult to believe belong to a 19- “‘Circles’ is about two people who are in a constant cycle of falling in and out with each other. They both know it’s unhealthy but at the same time they’re too afraid to lose the other person by turning their backs on the relationship and admitting that it’s over.” Summer 2020 was set to see Keir bring his full live band out to entertain audiences at the Kelvingrove Bandstand, Belladrum, Live at Leeds and to support arena-fillers The Stereophonics. Like all musicians, Keir’s best laid plans have been interrupted by COVID-19. Instead, he has been entertaining music fans virtually, including performing a set on the King Tut’s Facebook page as part of the recent ‘Sofathon Singalong’. Keir said: “It’s gutting to have my early 2020 and summer shows postponed, but obviously everyone’s safety comes first. I’ve been working hard to reschedule gigs for later this year and hope to announce these very soon. “In the meantime, I’m continuing to work on new music and am keen to keep sharing it with everyone who has supported me over the last 12 months. ‘Circles’ is the first of a few new tracks I’m hoping to release this year. Hopefully it entertains people while they’re stuck inside!”
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