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Scottish Youth Music Funding Opportunity: Applications Open Apply now at: http://scottishmusiccentre.com/ymitraining The YMI Training and CPD Fund supports individuals, organisations and networks who work outwith school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people. The fund is provided by Youth Music Initiative and administered on their behalf by Scottish Music Centre. Individuals who can apply will be already involved in the delivery of youth music projects or seeking to take part in training to widen their career opportunities to include delivery of music projects. Or they can be aiming to further extend the range and scope of their skills-base within the delivery of youth music projects. Organisations who can apply would wish to provide training and professional development that will increase their capacity to develop and deliver improved music-making opportunities to young people. All applicants must be resident in Scotland and working for the benefit of young people in Scotland. On receipt of your application, Scottish Music Centre officers will check for eligibility before passing to an independent adviser for assessment. Advisers will be drawn from a pool of suitably qualified professionals working in Scotland's youth music sector. The funds 'Criteria' is that your application must demonstrate how it meets the following minimum criteria: 1.) How the proposed training will develop professional practice, leading to an improvement in the quality and standard of youth music provision and how this will benefit young people's experience of music making. 2.) Details of the staff you propose to train and also how you have considered all your appropriate staff's training requirements (Organisations / networks only). 3.) Details of the methods, employees or thirdparty professionals to be employed in order to ensure quality if you are applying to design and deliver training (Organisations / networks only). How Do I Apply? You can submit your application at any time during the year until the fund closes on 28 March 2014. Please note however the fund may be fully expended earlier than this date and therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
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Over £700,000 distributed to 22 arts organisations Twenty-two arts and cultural organisations received over £700,000 on 28 August through Creative Scotland’s Small Capital Programme, to assist in the improvement of facilities across Scotland.
Leonie Bell, Acting Director of Creative Development at Creative Scotland, said: “The improvement of buildings and the purchasing of equipment that these awards will support will enhance the diverse and valued range of work being carried out by these organisations from across Scotland, from Orkney to Glasgow and will help ensure audiences, participants, artists and creative practitioners have access to the best possible facilities.”
A new centre for creative activity at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary; new music making and ICT equipment for children and adults with learning disability across Scotland; development of a new retail area to house a selection of high quality photography; a new performance space for Scotland’s national youth dance organisation and new equipment for community choirs are among the initiatives that will take place as a result of funding support. Supported projects include Eden Court and Feis Rois in the Highlands, Gable End Theatre in Orkney, the old Dumfermline Fire Station and Kirkcaldy Old Kirk in Fife, Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts and Stills in Edinburgh, Tron Theatre and The Glue Factory in Glasgow and Horsecross Arts in Perth.
The purpose of the small Capital programme is to provide and improve cultural facilities, refurbishment, and equipment which deliver access to, and presentation and enjoyment of, the arts and film across the country for the population of Scotland. The programme aims to achieve high standards of design. Individual awards are made in the range £10,001 £100,000. For further information about the Small Capital Programme visit: http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/capital
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work to grow and expand its existing cultural programme for visitors. (£97,466)
Crafts provides access to a high quality gallery space and workshop (We've listed non-music ones so for new and established makers. our readers can clearly see where Funding will enable them to offer all the funding is being spent) improved facilities and equipment and expand their course Aberdeen 1. Grampian Hospitals Art Trust will programme. (£14,917) use the funding to support the development of a new creative hub. 7. Stills centre for photography will purchase a range of equipment to The Suttie Space will be the offer enhanced facilities and headquarters of GHAT, and enable resources for the development and them to maintain and extend their creation of artists’ work and to programme of creative activities increase public access. (£10,833) across NHS Grampian, involving exhibitions, displays, interactive Eilean Siar events and education. (£56,000) 8. Rural Nations, an artist-led production company in Stornoway, Argyll and Bute will purchase cinematic quality film 2. The Tarbert Arts & Leisure making equipment to enable the Centre will provide new creative digital media classes and events for development of their short film making programme. (£16,500) young audiences, new skills learners and arts professionals. (£13,100)
Edinburgh 3. Drake Music Scotland will purchase new music-making and IT equipment which will increase their capacity to deliver music-making opportunities for children and adults with disabilities across Scotland. (£25,000) 4. Take One Action Film Festival show films addressing issues of global and environmental concern through festivals and an outreach and rural touring programme. Funding will purchase new equipment to create a bespoke popup cinema tent. (£13,375) 5. Assembly Roxy will use funding to support building improvements and upgrading of equipment to create a permanent 200 seat theatre. (£30,000) 6. Edinburgh Contemporary
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Glasgow 13. Glasgow’s Tron Theatre will upgrade its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning facilities and alarm system. (£47,433)
14. Street Level Photoworks supported by this funding are Fife 9. The historic town centre building, developing a new retail area to house a selection of some of the Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, is being finest Scottish photography transformed into a sustainable community arts and heritage centre alongside an International collection and community music hub. Funding of prints for sale.(£13,811) will contribute towards the first 15. The Glue Factory provides phase of design improvements being led by the Kirkcaldy Old Kirk studio spaces for early career artists and creative companies. The Trust. (£31,500) funding will go towards improving the exhibition and performance 10. The Old Fire Station in Dunfermline’s town centre is being spaces, increasing the functionality and usability of the venue spaces. renovated into a cultural hub. Funding will go towards the creation (£29,995) of a ground floor arts resource 16. Scotland's national youth dance which will include a gallery, cafe, classroom for artists, designers and organisation, YDance, plan to create a new flexible performance the wider local community. space within the 1873 Hall at their (£30,000) home in the Briggait. Funding will support a new sprung dance floor, 11. The Cambo Stables Project will improve cultural facilities at the lighting equipment and storage space. (£17,296) Cambo Estate. Funding is towards the creation of dedicated arts Highland facilities within the Stables for the creation and appreciation of artists’ 17. Fèis Rois is a successful music
19. Fèisean nan Gàidheal supports the development of community-based Gaelic arts tuition festivals throughout Scotland. Funding will enable them to purchase new ICT equipment. (£23,764)
North Lanarkshire 20. Soundsational Community Music offers tuition and runs events including junior and senior choir groups for the whole community. Funding will go towards purchasing new equipment so that even more people can take part in their activities. (£16,776)
Orkney 21. Gable End Theatre on the island of Hoy will use funding to update the theatre’s sound, lighting and projection equipment so it can continue to encourage and support the performing arts. (£14,223)
Perth and Kinross 22. Horsecross Arts will use funding to improve the lighting and sound systems within Perth Concert Hall to enhance the artistic experience and audience enjoyment of the on-going high quality programme of work. (£77,540)
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Robbie Cooper's 'Human Is Not Alone' trilogy of concerts in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care plus Compilation Album Driven by his own battle with cancer, Robbie Cooper has united a pick of Scotland’s music talent in a trilogy of concerts in September in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care, featuring Fat Goth, United Fruit, Hey Enemy and Vasquez. Motivated by his own very positive experiences in the hands of Marie Curie Cancer Care - a result of his ongoing battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer – Scottish musician and Doctor of Psychology, Robbie Cooper was inspired to give something back to this charitable organisation that gives so much to others. Robbie has translated his inspiration into Human Is Not Alone, poignantly named after a song by Robbie's own band Laeto. Taking the form of three consecutive concerts across Scotland and a compilation album, Human Is Not Alone aims to unite the UK's vibrant underground and DIY music networks in aid of this worthy cause.
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Vasquez - Flight Of The Bad Thing (previously unreleased) Titus Gein - We Have Powers (previously unreleased) Zu - Solar Anus (live in Helsinki, Finland) Geisha - Dutroux Believer Iron Crease - Ever De-creasing Circles Lapsus Linguae - Platypus (previously unreleased) Macrocosmica - Torch #1 (split 7” version)
The album will be available as an electronic download from 16 September, in return for a donation of £5 or more from ..... www.HumanIsNotAlone.bandcamp.com Robbie Cooper keeps a stark, funny, emotional and honest blog about his ongoing experience with cancer which can be read online: www. robbiemcooper.wordpress.com Robbie's online blog contains details about the forthcoming events and compilations as well as Robbie's own direct account of the reasons behind Human Is Not Alone and what he hopes it will achieve.
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A small group of pupils from Crieff High School are hoping to name a Guide Dog puppy by donating over £1,500 to Guide Dogs Scotland from a series of fundraising events. As part of this the pupils are organising in conjunction with Mundell Music a musical extravaganza at The Green Hotel, Kinross, billed as 'The Cold Wet Nose Appreciation Society' and featuring live performances from some excellent bands and musicians.
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Headlining the show is Fraser Ross, a talented New Zealander currently taking Scotland by storm. Fraser plays a folk, rough-pop style with baby-guitar, stompbox, and a commitment to fine lyrics and story telling with a quirky sense of humour. Gavin McGinty of Dundee supergroup Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher will play a solo set, and local heroes Sienna from Kinross will recreate their recent success on the T Break Stage at T in the Park. Opening the show is Bury the Hobbit, led by popular Crieff High School teacher Andy Thomson.
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passionate deliveries of his live shows. They do however show he can be a deep thinker in his quieter The Crieff High School girls are very grateful for the moments. See him live though; he'll entertain you, kind support of The Green Hotel, Mundell Music, DGVSound and all of the musicians for providing their and it'll be very refreshing . time and facilities free of charge, which means that all www.facebook.com/fraserrossmusic of the funds raised by the event will benefit the charity. Gavin McGinty: As one fifth of the AMWWF, Gavin really needs no introduction to the anyone clued up on The Cold Wet Nose Appreciation Society will up and coming artists in Scotland. Performing a stage its musical extravaganza at 8pm on unique solo set after astonishing crowds at major Saturday 31 August at Backstage at The Green, festivals, such as T in The Park, with his band; this is The Green Hotel, Kinross KY13 8AS. Tickets are something not to miss! £7 and available by calling The Green Hotel on 01577 863467 “Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward & Fisher” may www.facebook.com/pages/Backstage-at-the-Green/165787476786168 well be a mouthful, but they are a tasty collective. Comprising of five diverse musicians. Their reputation THE LINEUP as one of the best live bands on the circuit continues to grow as their relentless Summer festival Fraser Ross: In Wellington, playing with friends in performances saw audiences bawl and giggle in a twelve-piece Jamaican dance band he learned how delight, finding this unknown quantity by chance and to play good and have fun doing it. While touring New word of mouth. Garnering extensive regional radio Zealand he started opening for them. He even roped plays and live sessions for the BBC London and Bob in a couple of them to back him up. Once he’d played Harris saw the band step up to approach a wider many, many embarrassing shows (and some quite audience, leading them back into the studio in good ones) he jumped ship for Britain. October to demo their sophomore effort which offers progression and promise of bigger things to come A passionate mixture of precision and imperfections; www.facebook.com/AMWWF he’s a gifted story-teller and singer. He sings about, the great spirit of things, lovers, friends, death, social Sienna: Sienna - Kinross 5 piece return to favourite things, even animals. He gets very sweaty on stage, stomping ground Backstage at The Green! Since their and tends to scare conservative people. From time to last show here Sienna have released a second EP to time he kicks things over in orgiastic explosions. He’s great reviews, headlined at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in a passionate man. Glasgow and played a barnstormer set at T in The Park. Catch them in this intimate venue whilst you Winning Dundee’s Battle-of-the-Bands 2012 by can! himself just after arriving, he’s been going down a www.facebook.com/SiennaBandMusic treat with the Scottish audiences (Some people think he’s a bit odd, but other people LOVE him). Bury the Hobbit: BTH is a charity "covers" band available for all functions and pub gigs, normally for a He plays a folk, rough-pop style with baby-guitar, donation to The Scribbler's Picnic charity which raises stomp-box, and a commitment to fine lyrics. He can serenade you with story-ballads, or scream explosive money for cancer charities - www.scribblerspicnic.com party numbers; creating intimate shows or thumping www.burythehobbit.com dance-floors. Like his gigs, Fraser’s two EP’s (And Birds Do Sing (2009) & To Places (2012)) both have a spontaneous vibe, although they fail to capture the intensity, and
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'Folk Rockin' 4 Flodden' will be held on 7 September opposite Norham Castle, which is just over the border in England. Being about an hour's drive from Edinburgh this will be a fantastic late summer's evening of music in a wonderful and historic countryside setting - bring a picnic for a relaxed musical extravaganza! The concert is to help commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden that happened on the 9 September 1513 and remembers the fallen of both sides. On the Scots side James IV, most of his nobles and perhaps 10 000 of his army lay dead by the evening of the 9th. The concert will have a historical backdrop of nearby Norham Castle and in the distance, over the border in Scotland, Ladykirk Church will be floodlit. The castle was subjected to a five day siege before the battle, which resulted in it being taken by the Scottish army.
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The line-up for Folk Rockin 4 Flodden includes headliners Scottish folk/rock band Scocha, and past members of the iconic English folk band Lindisfarne; Dave Hull-Denholm, Charlie Harcourt (who present 'The Alan Hull Songbook') and Steve Daggett. Other performers are Norham's own Derek Meins, Ronnie Hek & Co, traditional music from 'The Small Hall Band' and also a group of superb Northumbrian Pipers. www.scocha.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Lindisfarne/109717949046431 Lisa Johnson, of the organising committee, said: "Both sides of the border are well represented. Scocha are great because as well as being really popular they make reference to famous battles and Scottish history during their shows. Lindisfarne are their English equivalent and it’s great that Derek is coming up to perform as he’s a local lad who has done really well.” The concert runs from 6.30pm–11pm in the field opposite Norham Castle, just east of Norham village in Northumberland, and tickets are £20 per head for the 4 1/2 hours of top notch entertainment. Tickets are available from: www.borderevents.com/event/Folk-Rock-Flodden There will be quality food on sale including The Juicy Meat Company's famed hog roast and Geoff Allan's excellent Fish & Chips, plus 'Call The Bar' will have a well stocked bar to keep you suitably refreshed. But you can also bring your own picnic, complete with rugs/chairs although glass objects and alcohol cannot be brought onto the site. If you want to make the most of your trip to the area then camping/caravan pitches can be booked a short drive from the venue and there's also many good B&B's locally. Links to some sites below:
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RSNO performs Moving Movies! - Classic film soundtracks for people on the move
Glasgow Airport was alive with the sound of music recently when Scotland’s national orchestra performed cherished music from the silver screen to Glasgow Airport’s many passengers.
RSNO Assistant Conductor, Jean-Claude Picard, Trombonist Juul Magnussen and Wizard of Oz characters from the Citizens Young Company : all photos by Neil Richardson
As part of the Airport’s 'Best of Scotland' event, the RSNO entertained travellers with musical excerpts from beloved movies The Wizard of Oz, E.T. and Star Wars, with the Orchestra being led for the first time by newly appointed RSNO Assistant Conductor, Jean-Claude Picard.
RSNO Assistant Conductor Jean-Claude Picard: "Performing my first public concert with the outstanding musicians of the RSNO was a memorable experience. The iconic music of these classic movies is surely known by everyone and means a lot to many, and to be able to share it in such a vibrant public space was a beautifully peculiar way to start my musical relationship with this country.”
Francois Bourienne, commercial director at Glasgow Airport: “For many people, Glasgow Airport is their first and last impression of Scotland and the RSNO’s live performance ensured thousands of passengers took away some very special memories of both Scotland and the airport.” “This is the third year in a row that we have worked with the RSNO as part of our Best of Scotland event which, in addition to creating a bit of theatre in the airport, showcases everything that is great about Scottish culture.” The Orchestra will be performing The Wizard of Oz complete with screening of the film and original vocals at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 19 October (3pm and 7.30pm), and The Music of John Williams on Saturday 8 March 2014 (7.30pm).
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Robin Downie
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The music of many contemporary composers is often described as groundbreaking, innovative or challenging. These are no doubt admirable qualities, and are certainly features much approved of by most music critics. But there is a large constituency not catered for by music of that description - musicians in amateur orchestras and choirs, or those who can play instruments or sing up to the standard of around Grades 6-8, and who would like to try new music, which is manageable with their skills, and not unpleasant for their families as they practise. Robin Downie's music is of that kind, perhaps describable as contemporary domestic with a slight Scottish flavour. Robin's main career has been as a philosopher, holding the post of Professor of Moral Philosophy at Glasgow University, and his philosophy of music is that we are hard-wired to understand both language and music with a certain grammar. His music is structured by this grammar, although its contrapuntal textures, and a desire for occasional special harmonic effects, require many grammatical lapses! His works consist of songs, music for piano solo, for piano and violin, for violin solo and violin duet, and for brass. There is also choral music, some performed at the Cathedral in Imo State, Nigeria; performances of other works have been by brass players from members of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Texas, by Glasgow University Chapel Choir, by Stirling University Choir and by professional chamber players at university and other recitals. CDs and sheet music of the works are available from the Scottish Music Centre.
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‘Lamp House Music launch their autumn term as their mentored youth bands open main stage at Audio Soup’
Vacant Life
Lamp House Music, East Lothian's rehearsal and teaching studio based in Haddington, have launched their new term of lessons, with classes due to start the weekend they bring youth acts to Audio Soup on 31 August. They have announced a new group class in recorder plus additional classes in vocals, ukulele, drums and guitar to meet popular demand. These classes compliment their already existing timetable of lessons for adults and children, which has seen the music-dedicated service go from strength to strength. Lamp House Music’s lessons promise small group sizes, experienced and enthusiastic tutors teaching high-quality lessons all within a fun and friendly environment. The term begins as Lamp House Music takes several musicians from its 'Mentored Youth Project', held over Christmas/New Year and introduces them to a festival stage. The bands, which through the project each received 18 hours of free rehearsal time and 6 hours of tailored mentoring sessions from music professionals, play at Audio Soup near Dunbar on 31 August. ‘Beckett’ will open the main stage on the Saturday, ‘Vacant Life’ open the main stage on Sunday whilst ‘Louise McCraw’ plus ‘The Well Scrubbed Social Club’ will be performing to audiences in The Beetroot Café during the twoday festival.
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Callum Maguire of Lamp House Music said, “This sums up what Lamp House Music is all about; we provide fantastic music lessons to give people the skills to follow their aspirations, through our youth projects we’ve helped nurture the talent, creativity and confidence of young people. And then thanks to our relationships within the music industry and local community four of our mentored bands will have the experience of performing live at a large-scale music festival! We are very proud of these young musicians, and they should be even more so of themselves.“
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THE HOLY GHOSTS live - 31 august @ voodoo rooms, edinburgh
The Holy Ghosts are an up and coming country rock 'n' roll band based in Edinburgh, they are doing an end of festival party at The Voodoo Rooms on 31 August with support from The River 68's; The Jackals; Daniel McGeever & The Message. The Holy Ghosts, performed for the first time in January 2012 to spread the word of the rock n roll gospel. They are a five-piece band playing Rock n' Roll/Country and a dash of the Blues. Often drawing comparisons with that of the Stones during their Exile on Main Street era, they draw inspiration from the 60s and 70s and apply a modern twist. Performing live remains the groups forte with the use of razor sharp guitars, wailing harmonica, honky tonk piano, spine tingling three part harmonies and charismatic stage presence make them an exciting live performance. They recently picked up 'Best Newcomer' at this years SAMA 2013 and have also performed live on BBC ALBA for their RAPAL TV show. Their debut album is to be released winter 2013 with 4 accompanying music videos. The band released their first EP 'Devil On Your Side' in March 2012 (Owen Morris - Oasis, The View) and have recently released their second EP Voodoo Shakedown with Scottish producer Garry Boyle (Broken Records, The Banana Sessions and Stanley Odd). The 3 track EP has been aired across the UK on the BBC, Camden Unsigned, Alternative Manchester FM, Heartland FM and many university radio stations.
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UNIVERSAL YOU :
ep - ‘MMXIII - I ’
release date - out now : www.facebook.com/universalyou
Joesoap Records has released the latest EP from Universal You, MMXIII- I, available now on all major download platforms. MMXIII - I is a 4 track EP that includes two covers and two original tracks. The headline track is “Love Song” which was originally recorded by Scottish legends Simple Minds way back in 1981. Universal You has combined their own potent and diverse musical DNA to create a throbbing dance track with razor sharp guitar hooks and singer Gulzhan’s sensual vocals, while still retaining the mystic of Simple Minds original with its 80’s European electronic undertones. “If Madonna, Calvin Harris and John Frusciante jammed the night away in a hot Berlin basement nightclub this is how they might sound” You can listen to all 4 tracks here: https://soundcloud.com/ paul-finnie/sets/ep-mmxiii-i/s-FndXN Since releasing two rock influenced albums the band has undergone a major transformation both in personnel and musical direction. Existing now as a two-piece Universal You has finally followed their long held ambition to find a groove on the dance floor and in doing so has allowed their guitar riffs to organically grow and blend with their affection of the current dance and club scenes. As visual support for the EP the promotional video for “Love Song” features an erotic mix of gold and silver painted bodies echoing dance moves of the 80’s. The video was produced by Eyal Gamili who is an independent Israeli videographer and artist in Tel Aviv. http://youtu.be/ ko4ETOLCGcI
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Glasgow's Gifted Kings are set to release their their debut album, recorded under the same roof as legendary Oasis and Queen albums. The band is made up of two sets of brothers: Derek Murray (guitar/ vocals), Andy Murray (lead guitar), Gary Smith (drums), Paul Smith (bass). On “Lose What Makes You” Gifted Kings teamed up with top producer Nick Brine (Oasis, The Darkness, Bruce Springsteen) and mastering wizard Pete Maher (U2,Depeche Mode). Their music has been used in several shows on Channel 4, S4C, ITV1, Sky Sports. Ripcurl and O’Neill Sports have adopted Gifted Kings' music in advertising campaigns targeting the USA, Australia and Asia. Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn7jjJ2dKJk Soundcloud: http://snd.sc/XJ7erI Available from: www.giftedkings.com https://twitter.com/giftedkingsband
MMXIII - I
ep : download Release Date: Out Now The headline track is a cover of “Love Song” which was originally recorded by Scottish legends Simple Minds back in 1981. Universal You has created a throbbing crossover dance track with razor sharp guitar hooks and sexy vocals.The other tracks confirm the bands move to dance rhythms while retaining the guitars they have become known for. Listen: http://snd.sc/14aH5pr http://www.youtube.com/user/UniversalYouBand Available from:
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THE LITTLE KICKS Put Your Love In Front Of Me Album : cd / download Release Date: 30 September
The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band with a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs. They have shared stages with the likes of Foals, The Vaccines, Frightened Rabbit, Glasvegas, Maximo Park, Mystery Jets, Errors, The Kooks, Editors, The Macabees and many more. Their debut album “Boxing Clever” was released to critical acclaim and their second album “The Little Kicks” received favourable reviews in the NME (7/10) who said the band “produced a nice line in brittle funk alongside pocket epics they should be proud of”. IsThisMusic awarded the album 4****/ 5 and The Scotsman named The Little Kicks as a band of the year for 2011/2012 and The Sun newspaper included the band in a feature of Top 10 for 2012.
BARBARA DICKSON
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/the-little-kicks http://thelittlekicks.bandcamp.com/
To Each & Everyone The Songs of Gerry Rafferty
Available from: www.thelittlekicks.bigcartel.com/category/cds
Album : cd / download Release Date: 1 September
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Barbara Dickson's new album is a collection of 'The Songs of Gerry Rafferty'. A tribute to someone she admired and was proud to call a friend. Barbara Dickson -----------------------------------------------is an international recording artist with several hits to her credit and an actress with many stage successes. She tours throughout the UK in major venues to packed houses and will embark on her next tour in October. Barbara was both a friend of Gerry and a great admirer of his songs, which comes across in this tribute album. It is again produced by the amazing multiSelf Titled instrumentalist Troy Donockley. Album : cd / download Release Date: 2 September Listen: https://soundcloud.com/barbaradickson Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire is the eponymous debut album from one of Scotland’s Available from: most industrious and respected bands, released www.barbaradickson.net/shop (on release) on Middle of Nowhere Recordings Hart takes a Pre-order: http://amzn.to/1dwQf5B leap of songwriting faith on the album – visiting themes of death, desolation, religion and losswww.barbaradickson.net underpinned by the hopeful romanticism, www.facebook.com/barbaradicksonofficial characteristic of his earlier work, Roddy connects https://twitter.com/BarbaraDickson with his band The Lonesome Fire to create a vividly widescreen sonic landscape, given life by -----------------------------------------------the producer of Coldplay’s multi-million selling album X&Y.
RODDY HART & THE LONESOME FIRE
GIFTED KINGS
Lose What Makes You Album : cd Release Date: September
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/monrecordings-1 Available from:
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THE APPARELLS Reflections
ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now The debut 6 track EP from Glasgow four-piece The Apparells. Lee Cuthbertson (Lead guitar/ vocals), Paddy McBrearty (Rythym guitar/ vocals), Stephen McCartney (Bass) and Jay Murray (Drums) all brought up in the shadows of Glasgow’s famous shipyards, have went from strength to strength since forming in 2011 creating a buzz wherever they go and steadily building up a healthy fan base. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/the-apparells/gypsyryder-1 Available from: all good digital retailers and on CD in local record shops https://twitter.com/TheApparells www.theapparells.com www.facebook.com/theapparells ------------------------------------------------
UNKLE BOB Release Name
ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Unkle Bob returns with brand new EP, Songs For Others, released on 19th August 2013 via JustMe. Largely recorded in a Scottish bedroom, singersongwriter Rick took inspiration from artists like R Stevie Moore, Nick Cave, Grizzly Bear and The Smiths, moving away from a purely acoustic sound to experiment with electric guitars, distortion pedals and looping effects. The EP embodies Unkle Bob’s ability to create catchy hooks, enhanced by echoing, overlapping vocals and cathartic lyrics that explore love and loss. Listen: http://www.youtube.com/rik808 Available from: http://unklebob.com/blog/shop/ www.facebook.com/unklebobband http://twitter.com/Unklebobband www.unklebob.com ------------------------------------------------
THULA BORAH Qualia
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now The latest instalment in the Thula Borah story has arrived, praised in the past for their haunting and diverse sounds, the band now presents a six track album that drips quality from every pore. The mix includes brooding, haunting soundscapes, some more direct compositions and a couple of longer songs. Those lengthier tracks allow the band to explore deeper themes and ideas through the natural progression of the music. Listen: http://thulaborah.bandcamp.com/
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Inspire Songs From Inspire Album : download Release Date: Out Now
The Scots Music Group’s Inspire project aims to broaden access to community music by working in partnership with local support organisations in Edinburgh, offering opportunities for vulnerable people affected by issues of homelessness, poverty, addiction and mental health to take part in music, song and dance. 'Songs from Inspire' features Karine Polwart, Dick Gaughan, Louis Abbott & Sarah Hayes (Admiral Fallow) and Adam Holmes, produced by Matheu Watson and Ian McCalman, mixed by Matheu Watson and Paul Savage. Listen: http://bit.ly/13SJEaw
THE WYNNTOWN MARSHALS The Long Haul
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now The Marshals' sound can loosely be described as ‘country rock', although the power pop hooks of "Two's Company" and the Stones-y swagger of "You Can Have My Heart" convey the band's love of guitars, their way with a catchy chorus and their unabashed belief in the power of rock music as a storytelling medium. Organ and piano are more prominent on this album, on two tracks simple strings are employed to beautiful effect. Listen: http://wynntownmarshals.bandcamp.com/ Available from: www.thewynntownmarshals.com/shop www.thewynntownmarshals.com ------------------------------------------------
THE CUT THROAT RAZORS Dr. Gelati & The Lemon Garden
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WINGIN' IT For The Many
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Wingin' It are an award winning guitar duo from Scotland. Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie formed the duo in 2005, having met playing in other projects in and around Scotland. The duo perform a wide range of material from Rock, Pop, Funk, as well as instrumental pieces in the style of Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass and Classical. "Astonishingly good" Martin Taylor MBE
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Welcome to the world of The Cut Throat Razors, a sharp dressed Glasgow based 10 piece band formed in 2010 who have been filling the dance floors of Scotland ever since. This, their first album, was released in June in Glasgow's Stereo where the band performed their self-penned songs of love, lingerie, libation and liberation. They have a big punchy sound, evoking classic ska, motown, new wave, big band swing and polka! You will find them strangely unique. Listen: http://www.thecutthroatrazors.co.uk/music.html
in Glasgow. The defining factors in their music include atmospheric guitars, falsetto vocals, anthemic choruses and mature songwriting. Their debut EP was recorded at Chem19 Studios and engineered by Jamie Savage, brother of award winning producer Paul Savage. They've been described as "Future wordsmiths" by BBC's Ally McCrae. Listen: http://www.youtube.com/herculeanmusic Available from: http://www.herculeanmusic.com/#/shop/4575266641 www.herculeanmusic.com www.facebook.com/herculeanmusic www.twitter.com/herculeanmusic ------------------------------------------------
LLOYD JAMES FAY The Black River Chronicles Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Having already caught the critics’ ear (Radio 1, Channel 4) as frontman of acclaimed Scottish alternative rock quartet Thula Borah, Lloyd James Fay embarks on his first foray into solo territory with the highly anticipated release of his beguiling debut LP, The Black River Chronicles. An introspective reflection of his formative years, childhood stories and forlorn first loves in suburban Lanarkshire’s creaking post-steel-industry suburbs, the album sees the Glaswegian suburbanite rocker turn pastoral singer-songwriter and embrace the subtler ambient and acoustic textures that pepper his band’s catalogue. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/lloydjamesfay Available from:
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Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-cut-throat-razors/ id575684702
ALEX HYNES
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HERCULEAN
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In celebration of Electric Honey's 20th Anniversary, the renowned college label presents 'Slow Your Breat', the debut EP from exciting new singer-songwriter Alex Hynes. Stirling based Alex is a Scottish-Canadian multi-instrumentalist who has already supported acts as diverse as Eddi Reader, Ruby Turner and Gallagher & Lyle. His EP comprises a small collection of distinct songs capturing a broad range of sounds and
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The Falling Thunder
Herculean are a three-piece alternative rock band based
Slow your breath
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THE TRADE Fu-Go
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now The Trade have been busy working on new songs during some of the busiest times of each of the guys lives. But the fruits of their labours have come together and they've now recorded their second album - Fu-Go which they feel is giving something to their fans, which they'll love! The band have been touring the UK extensively for three years and are planning a busy 2013.
DELTA MAINLINE Oh! Enlightened
Debut Album : cd / vinyl / download Release Date: Out Now Delta Mainline are from Edinburgh and their muchanticipated debut album 'Oh! Enlightened' was recorded at Chem19 Studios over two years, with engineering and co-production by Davey McAulay (Mogwai, Mike Heron, Remember Remember). The album flows effortlessly, its celestial air countered by an unpredictable sonic menace, before climaxing in a serene, haunting end. The band will be touring Oh! Enlightened across the UK from March. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/delta-mainline Available from: http://deltamainline.bandcamp.com/ http://deltamainline.com/shop/
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COLLAR UP
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Ghosts
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out NOw Banzai Bushi is the debut album by recording artist/ producer, Tommani, and released by a new Scottish Independent label, Rock Aye Records Ltd based in Midlothian. It draws on the artist's long held love of computer games and related technology, the creative influence of Joe Hisaishi (composer for many Studio Ghibli movies), and the inspiration of traditional Japanese Edo period folk music. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/rock-aye-records/banzai-bushi Available from: www.amazon.co.uk, iTunes, www.birnamcdshop.com www.birnamcdshop.com ------------------------------------------------
ROBERT LAMBIE Moon Bay Tides Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Robert Lambie is a singer/songwriter from Scotland. Moon Bay Tides, released by Broad St. Music Productions, is his debut album. The result of a voyage of creative discovery, the album uncovers vast musical landscapes and acoustic expressions of the human condition. Available from: www.amazon.co.uk, iTunes, www.birnacdshop.com www.facebook.com/robert.lambie.5
Second album Ghosts is an excellent snapshot of a band -----------------------------------------------achieving its full potential while resolutely following its own path. The Collar Up sound is partly informed by the Evolution soundscape reveries and sophisticated arrangements of Album : cd / download Family Tree Beach House, Mercury Rev, Kate Bush and Cocteau Release Date: Out Now Twins. Bookended by instrumental opening and closing single : download credits, Ghosts gushes with a veritable torrent of lush, Release Date: Out Now Described by the Glasgow Daily Record as The Stones reverb-heavy textures. meets The Beta Band with Hendrix on decks, After growing popularity within the Edinburgh music Electrobuddha's Evolution album is out and out Scottish Listen: scene and a series of successful gigs, The Well Rested rock at it's finest and has been played by the likes of http://www.soundcloud.com/collarup have decided to release Family Tree as a single. The Jim Gellatly. Well worthy of a listen. Well Rested are a three piece, Edinburgh based band Available from: and I would describe the music as Alternative Indie/ Listen: http://www.soundcloud.com/collarup Folk. This stripped down music is refreshing, original https://soundcloud.com/electrobuddha-1 and easy to listen too. Prominent bass and drums play https://twitter.com/collarupmusic along side catchy guitar riffs. Available from: www.facebook.com/collarup.band http://electrobuddha.bandcamp.com/album/evolutionListen: album -----------------------------------------------https://soundcloud.com/the-well-rested www.electrobuddha.co.uk Available from: Every major download and streaming service, -----------------------------------------------including iTunes, spotify and amazon etc. A Strand of Pearls
ELECTROBUDDHA
THE WELL RESTED
JOHN MACKIE POET
SHY & DRS featuring
NAZARETH
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www.facebook.com/TheWellRested
-----------------------------------------------A Strand of Pearls is the new album from John Mackie I've Got (Enough Love) Poet. The album centres around the poems from John's single : download work, Pearl Diving By Moonlight, backed by the music of Release Date: Out Now Gavin Sutherland, Miguel Padilla, Alexander Jarvie, Kris Maps Orskov, Alastair Thomson and Duncan Wood. The 3rd single release from 'The Dons of Hip Hop' - Shy "Generously hypnotic verse - at once intellectual and single : download & DRS featuring RocK Royalty Nazareth! The new face intimate." Release Date: Out Now of Scottish hip hop meets the Classic rock titans in a rap infused remix reminiscent of the Run DMC vs Listen: Following the release of her two previous EP's 'Sticks Aeromsmith hit 'Walk this Way'. Recorded in Germany, https://soundcloud.com/john-mackie-poet and Bricks' (2010) and 'I Begin' (2011), Panda Su its one of 2 album tracks to feature the Dunfermline returns with new single 'Maps', (Peter Panda Records) Rock Gods. on 29th April 2013. Somewhat different from her Available from: previous work, 'Maps' signifies a new experimental www.amazon.co.uk, iTunes, www.birnamcdshop.com Listen: direction. soundcloud / bandcamp / youtube - www.youtube. http://www.johnmackie.net/ com/shyanddrsvevo Listen: https://soundcloud.com/pandasu/maps -----------------------------------------------Available from: i-Tunes/Amazon Available from: iTunes/Amazon etc www.shyanddrs.com Banzai Bushi www.facebook.com/SHYandDRS
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THE OK SOCIAL CLUB THREE BLIND WOLVES Nothing in Common
Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com, www.amazon.co.uk, iTunes
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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In Here Somewhere single? : vinyl / download Release Date: Out Now
Their highly anticipated debut album 'Nothing in Common' via Platform Records. They concluded 2012 with a slot at Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street party on New Year's Eve alongside Simple Minds and The Maccabees. 'The Shape Of Things To Come' was BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth show ‘Single Of The Month‘ and Steve Lamacq’s Rebel Playlist Winner on BBC 6 Music. Listen: http://www.youtube.com/user/Theoksocialclub1
AMY DUNCAN
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Available from: www.theoksocialclub.com CD - www.amazon.co.uk Download
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Connected
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Craig Jeffrey is a very talented singer-songwriter from the Scottish Borders and his new EP 'Connected' is written by Craig, produced by Donald Shaw and released on Vertical Records. Craig started out performing in small pubs and anywhere else he could get a gig progressing on to playing some big festivals, including winning a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections and playing the Royal Concert Hall. Listen: http://craigjeffrey.bandcamp.com/ http://www.reverbnation.com/craigjeffrey
‘Cycles of Life' is a deeply personal, honest and ultimately uplifting account of the difficult life experiences Amy has faced and encapsulates the sense of moving from dark to light. Her determination and strength of character is evident throughout as this album doesn't dwell on the darkness but rather the ‘light at the end of the tunnel'.
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CRAIG JEFFREY
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-----------------------------------------------Having been compared to My Morning Jacket and Neil Young, In Here Somewhere features Three Blind Wolves’ warm Americana-tinged sound, yet with a chilling core. With plays and support from John Cycles of Life Kennedy at XFM and Vic Galloway at BBC Radio 1 Album : cd / download Scotland and the band also popped into BBC Radio 2 to Release Date: Out Now perform a session for Dermot O'Leary.
The music of the legendary Dave Swarbrick. Thirty seven original compositions from the pen of the master, tastefully arranged and performed by Scottish North East fiddle and mandolin player Duncan Wood, with guests including veteran Boys of the Lough front man Cathal McConnell from County Fermanagh on flute and whistle, and Martin McDonald from the Isle of Lewis on guitar. A rich assortment of traditionalsounding melodies which demonstrate the versatility and supreme compositional skills of Britain’s most celebrated folk fiddler. A unique and compelling insight into the creative mind of one of the great characters of British traditional music, illustrated in over an hour of richlytextured playing by a group of performers whose love for “Swarb’s” music shines through in every note they play.
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CACTUS & CARDIGAN Gag Reflex
ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Gag Reflex is the debut EP from Cactus & Cardigan. The band went into the studio at the start of the year to record five relentless, song shaped bombardments, containing bizarre lyrics, pounding percussion and dextrous guitar work. In turn, creating a sonic assault, taking influence from bands such as Cancer Bats and Reuben. Listen: http://cactusandcardigan.bandcamp.com/ (will be available here from 26.04.13)
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'Record Store Day 2013' was on 20 April : http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk We encourage you to support independent record shops in Scotland : A selection of popular ones are below. If you run or have a favourite not listed please let us know and we'll happily include it.
Because this is linked to our 'new release' section we are only listing genuine high street retail shops who sell physical copies of new cds/records 'friendly face to friendly face' with their customers! Email your record shop details to be included to: carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com
Avalanche (Edinburgh) Grassmarket EH1 2HY : www.avalancherecords.co.uk Apollo Music (Paisley) Causeyside Street PA1 1YH : www.apollomusic.uk.com Barnstorm (Dumfries) Queensberry Street DG1 1BU : 01387 267894 Coda (Edinburgh) [trad/folk specialist] Bank Street EH1 2LN : www.codamusic.co.uk Concorde (Perth) Scott Street PH1 5EJ : www.concordemusic.com Europa (Stirling) Friars Street FK8 1HA : www.europamusic.co.uk Imperial (Inverness) Market Hall IV1 1PJ : www.imperial-music.com Love Music (Glasgow) Dundas Street G1 2AQ : www.lovemusicglasgow.com McAlister Matheson (Edinburgh) [classical] Grindlay St EH3 9AT : www.mmmusic.co.uk Monorail (Glasgow) King Street G1 5RB : www.monocafebar.com/index.php?pid=84 Ripping Records (Edinburgh) South Bridge EH1 1HN : www.rippingrecords.com
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Ceòl Cholasa is held the third weekend of September each year and features internationally www.kirriefestival.org acclaimed artists from Scotland and Trad on the Tyne beyond. This year will be our sixth Haddington, East Lothian Festival and like last year our 2013 Portpatrick Folk August 30 - September 1 extravaganza will run for a full five Festival days. Yes, FIVE days! Proceedings A festival of music and plenty Portpatrick, Dumfries & kick off on Wednesday 11th more - great concerts (including Galloway September and conclude, just in Steele the Show, the outstanding September 6-8 time for the ferry, on the evening of tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest Sunday 15th September. And singers and songwriters), come3 day folk festival held each setting the scene for our and-try sessions, workshops by September that celebrates folk celebrations will be our opening Gary West (smallpipes), Wendy music in a beautiful harbour village Wednesday evening concert, when Stewart (harp) and Siobhan Miller near Stranraer in south west the artists playing for us will be (singing), Open Stage, late-night Scotland. Of course the usual livey none other than the TANNAHILL sessions, storytelling, a hog roast, open pub sessions that make the WEAVERS. Yes, the boys are face painting, pony rides and festival so unique, with their eclectic popping in just before they embark more… Trad on the Tyne, organised mix of local and visiting talent, will on their annual tour of the states. by Haddington Pipe Band in undoubtedly be in full swing once www.colonsay.org.uk/Events/Ceol-Cholasa association with the Waterloo again this year. Bistro, returns for its second year to promote the enjoyment of – and www.portpatrickfolkfestival.org Shetland Blues Festival participation in – music in the lovely Shetland setting of Haddington’s East Haugh Live @ Troon September 13-15 by the river Tyne. We very much Ayrshire hope that you can join us and that The UK's most northerly blues September 6-8 you enjoy this celebration of music festival brings the crème da la HAPPY birthday to us. We’re four this year. We’ve come through the Terrible Twos and the Summer Isles Festival Temperamental Threes and now we Achiltibuie, near Ullapool are planning a huge party to August 31 celebrate the Fantastic Fours! We’re calling it Live@Troon 2013. Clever, “Celebrating our community, our eh? We’ve come a very long way in enthusiasm and our cultural a fairly short time and have became identity, through top quality music, an established event on the Scottish food, arts and crafts.`’Artists music festival calendar. Besides confirmed so far: Shooglenifty, The some world class music acts, we Poozies, Donald MacDonald and the have workshops, children’s Islands, James Graham, Mairearad entertainment, sideshows, comedy, and Anna Ceilidh Band film and, for the first time, a range of craft stalls, bringing a real www.summerislesfestival.com festival feel to Live@Troon. www.tradonthetyne.com
Edinburgh Mela
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Leith August 31 - September 1
Blas Festival
The Mela will be back once again this year with our best show yet. We’re looking forward to announcing an even more diverse, dazzling line up than last year’s, in June 2013. 2012 was our biggest festival to date, with increased audience and performer numbers, a special free pyrotechnic show, and a whole extra stage - we’re currently working hard on plans to make 2013 even better.
Highlands September 6-14 Blas Festival is rapidly establishing itself as the Highlands' premier Gaelic and traditional music festival. Blas takes place in venues across the Highlands and includes an eclectic line-up of local, national and international artistes www.blas-festival.com
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Linlithgow Folk Festival
SEPTEMBER
Linlithgow September 11-15
Kirriemuir Festival of Music and Song
The 15th Linlithgow Folk Festival promises to be the best yet! With concert, family ceilidh, workshops, canal cruises, children’s events.
Kirriemuir September 6-8
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Festival of Scottish traditional music Ceòl Cholasa and song including competitions, ceilidhs and concerts. Kirrie Festival Colonsay Folk Festival September 11-15 is a real labour of love for all concerned, and it is your support
music from Rock to Pipe Bands, Reggae to Jazz to Folk. Thanks to very generous sponsors, Tarbert music festival is mainly a free festival. However, there is a small admission fee but only for the main event on Saturday Night. No tickets are needed, just show up and pay at the door. There is a collection to cover costs, please give generously! www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm
The Lammermuir Festival East Lothian September 20-23 If you love music, and exploring new places, then the Lammermuir Festival is perfect for you. Wonderful musicians perform great music in striking and sometimes unexpected locations across the beautiful Scottish county of East Lothian. www.lammermuirfestival.co.uk
crème of British Blues to Shetland, Orkney Blues Weekend with gigs running all over the isles and acoustic and electric blues, this Orkney is becoming one of the best festival September 20-22 weekends in the Northern Isles Another spectacular weekend of blues awaits us in late summer. A www.shetlandblues.info medley of solo artists, bands and jams hosted by the port town of Lagavulin Islay Stromness spread across several Jazz Festival local venues. Islay September 13-15 www.orkneyblues.co.uk The Islay Jazz Festival is an extraordinary and totally unique event which presents the best jazz you can hear in Scotland in the most unusual, atmospheric and inspirational venues www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk
Best of the West Festival Inveraray September 14-15 Best of the West Festival an 'end of season' showcase held annually in the grounds of Inveraray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend includes two days of music and song with performances in both English and Gaelic. The festival has a strong focus on local young talent as well as the best of the established performers. As well as a great lineup of music, food and drink it's also important to us to provide a wide range of activities for all ages. www.bowfest.co.uk
Tarbert Music Festival Tarbert September 20-22 Annual free music festival in the beautiful fishing village of Tarbert Loch Fyne, Argyll. Every kind of
Loopallu Ullapool September 20-21 On paper they said it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60 miles from the nearest town, but Loopallu seven years later has had the likes of Paolo Nutini, Mumford & Sons and Franz Ferdinand grace their little stage. This is a small intimate festival with a line-up of well known festival favourites and Scottish acts. www.loopallu.co.uk
Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura September 27-29 Now in its 20th year, The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene. To celebrate this 20th landmark, the weekend is going to be even bigger and better than ever. From the locals Friday night ceilidh right through to a brand new Sunday night concert in the distillery cooperage, headlined by Wolfstone, enjoy a weekend packed with fantastic performances, stimulating workshops, spontaneous sessions
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OCTOBER
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Glasgow Americana Festival
Lockerbie Jazz Festival Lockerbie September 27-29
Glasgow October 3-6
best in traditional music from Shetland, Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia. The Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Club promotes the best in tradional Shetland music, holding events throughout the year, as well as the annual Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival (SAFF)
Glasgow's annual celebration of Americana brings musicians from as www.shetlandaccordionandfiddle.com far afield as Texas and Canada to The Spree perform roots music from blues to rockabilly. Paisley October 10-20 www.glasgowamericana.com The Spree is back after a successful Ullapool Guitar Festival debut in Paisley last year…and the 2013 version will be bigger and Ullapool better. Taking place over 11 days in October 4-6 October, the festival has been designed to wrap around the Royal Come and Join us for the 14th Ullapool Guitar Festival this October National Mòd, Scotland’s premier 2013. Amazing musicians in concert celebration of Gaelic language and culture, which is coming to Paisley and held held in stunning for the first time. With Mòd fringe www.lockerbiejazz.com surroundings. Enjoy workshops, 5 concerts, the guitar exhibition/trade events also taking place in the town at the same time, Paisley will have show and the best kept secret in Dunbar Traditional Ullapool - three nights of "The Late a real festival feel, and will be the Music Festival place to be in October.The bulk of Club" - starting at midnight and Dunbar runs till 03.00 am (and sometimes The Spree action will take place in September 27-29 longer!). If you love guitar music in the unique setting of a Spiegeltent all its forms then this Festival is not in County Square in the heart of the The Dunbar Traditional Music town, with bigger shows to be held to be missed. Only £130 for a full Festival continues to flourish since it weekend ticket! in the stunning 850-year-old Paisley began in 1988. Set in the historic Abbey . seaside town of Dunbar, the www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com Festival is committed to showcasing www.thespree.co.uk local and young talent alongside well established and internationally Selkirk Sessions Blazin’ in Beauly known artists. Song, music, pipes & Selkirk Beauly October 4-6 drums, children's workshop, October 12-19 informal tunes and sessions, 2013 is the eighth year of the concerts, ceilidhs and open air Blazin’ Fiddles host the 13th Blazin’ Selkirk Sessions Traditional Music performances are the traditional in Beauly from 12th til 19th October hallmarks of the annual September Festival and flows on from the two 2013. Expect full immersion into the event. The Festival caters for a wide previous Both Sides of the Tweed music, culture and craic of the Festivals which ceased in 2005. range of musical tastes. Initially Highlands of Scotland – things the focus was on traditional Scottish Selkirk Sessions welcomes all which Blazin’ Fiddles have been and Irish music but in recent years musicians who enjoy playing folk championing throughout their 15 this has broadened to include jazz, (traditional or modern), contemporary and bluegrass music; years in the Scottish music scene. A blues, Appalachian, country, and anyone who just likes listening unique opportunity to learn from bluegrass and skiffle. the band and their special guest to good stuff. tutors as well as take part in www.dunbarmusicfestival.co.uk sessions, concerts, masterclasses www.selkirksessions.com and ceilidhs whilst establishing new Deeside Harvest connections in a stunning part of Callander Jazz the country. Folk Festival Lockerbie’s Jazz Festival is a wonderful mix of musicians: great Scots, exceptional Europeans and legendary jazz stars. There is traditional jazz, swing, modern jazz, salsa, blues and jump-jive, from amateur musicians to globe-trotting professionals and from young players to seasoned performers. Blues and soul singer Ruby Turner and Kyle Eastwood, son of Hollywood legend, Clint Eastwood, will headline this years Lockerbie Jazz Festival.
and Blues Festival
Deeside September 28 This festival has developed a reputation for bringing new and exciting sounds to Deeside, and once again the team has come up with something really special. A strong and colourful thread of song, from old ballad to original songwriting, weaves its way through the festival. And this is hardly surprising, when at its heart is host Frieda Morrison, herself a passionate exponent of the songs of the North East of Scotland and currently Artist In Residence at Edinburgh University’s School of Celtic and Scottish Studies. www.harvestfolkfestival.com
Callander October 4-6
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The Callander Jazz and Blues Festival is now firmly established on the UK Festival map and is one of the largest rural music festival events in Scotland. Visit the Heart of Scotland and experience a weekend of first class entertainment amongst the early autumn splendour of the Trossachs.
Biggar October 17-27
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Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival Shetland October 10-14
Biggar Little Festival
A family-friendly festival in the historic market town of Biggar
celebrating music, dance, arts and crafts, literature, and drama. Biggar will be filled with an eclectic programme of workshops, exhibitions, children's events, performances, a craft and food fair, and festival clubs. Take your pick from more than 50 events spread across 10 days in October. Many events are free! So start planning your visit to the Biggar Little Festival now! www.biggar-little-festival.com
Sound North East Scotland October 23 - November 21 sound is driven by the passion to make new music more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. It embraces a network of local organisations to produce a varied programme of events exploring new music. The festival brings together a large range of different genres of music to appeal to a wide variety of tastes and encourage people to discover new sounds and widen their musical horizons. www.sound-scotland.co.uk
Perthshire Amber - The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire October 25 - November 3 This is the 9th year of Perthshire Amber and promises once again to be full of wonderful concerts featuring the finest of Scotland's musical talent as well as some international guests. The venues are as special as ever, ranging from the prestigious Perth Concert Hall to town halls and tiny village halls, from atmospheric castles to the historic Dunkeld Cathedral and even including an iron age Crannog on Loch Tay…18 venues in all in 2013! The festival is always always evolving (remember it began as just a weekend of concerts!) and this year organisers have put a lot of thought into the whole concept of 'Amber Discoveries' to complement their programme of concerts. All the Perthshire Amber team look forward to welcoming you to Perthshire in the autumn. www.perthshireamber.com
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