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MG ALBA continues support for Scots Trad Music Awards MG ALBA (The Gaelic Media Service) has announced that it is continuing its support for the Scots Trad Music Awards which this year will take place in the Music Hall, Aberdeen in December. This will be the sixth year that MG ALBA has sponsored the awards which are regarded by many as the highlight of the Traditional Music calendar and visits Aberdeen for the first time. The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards were first staged in 2003 and aim to increase the profile and visibility of Scottish traditional music. The awards are voted for by the general public and attract around 100,000 votes each year. Public voting for the 2013 awards will open on Monday 4 November.
Musicians Steven Blake, David Foley, Mhairi Marwick and Joseph Thoumire celebrate the launch of the 2013 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
Donald Campbell, Chief Executive of MG ALBA, said “The Trad Awards recognise excellence and MG ALBA is pleased to be supporting the awards again this year. We are proud to be associated with the talent that exists in Scotland and we very much look forward to working with Hands Up For Trad on this year’s event in Aberdeen.” Simon Thoumire, Creative Director for Hands Up For Trad, welcomed the continuing support of MG ALBA saying: “We are delighted that MG ALBA has once again agreed to sponsor the Scots Trad Music Awards this year. The partnership with MG ALBA since 2008 has enabled us to showcase the very best of Scottish traditional and Gaelic music and song to new audiences, providing a platform for new talent, whilst also celebrating and recognising the achievements of established artists. We are very excited about taking the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards this year to Aberdeen for the first time.” The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2013 ceremony will be held at a prestigious Gala concert in Aberdeen's Music Hall on Saturday 7 December and will feature live performances from a stellar cast including Blazing Fiddles, Kathleen MacInnes, The Shee and many more.
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Musicians' Union Celebrates 120th Anniversary - Dundee and Glasgow had some of the earliest branches
A Musicians' Union picket line in 1893 calls for a boycott of Manchester Hippodrome and Ardwick Empire
The Musicians’ Union (MU) is set to celebrate its 120th anniversary in Manchester, where the union was formed. This week's MU conference will last two days and features speeches from the TUC General Secretary Frances O Grady, UK Music CEO Jo Dipple and Shadow Arts Minister Dan Jarvis MP amongst others. Tuesday also sees a birthday bash for the union with a number of guests from across the sector.
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It was back in April 1893 that Joe Williams, a young clarinettist, sent an anonymous letter to his fellow musicians in Manchester inviting them to a meeting to discuss forming a union to, ‘Protect us from amateurs, protect us from unscrupulous employers and protect us from ourselves.’ From that small meeting grew the Amalgamated Musicians’ Union (later to become the Musicians’ Union).
Within six months the AMU had 1,000 members with branches in Liverpool, Newcastle, Dundee and Glasgow and it was not long before the Amalgamated Musicians’ Union was taking on employers and demanding an improved standard of employment for its members. The MU now has over 30,000 members. John Smith, MU General Secretary, said: “The challenges that have faced musicians since Joe Williams’ inaugural meeting in Manchester have been many. The arrival of ‘talkies’ at the turn of the century, two World Wars, the use of gramophone recordings on radio, developing technology and online piracy all threatened the livelihoods of musicians. Through every twist and turn, the MU has stood strong, fighting the fight for those who make a living from music. Long may that continue.” In the present day the Musicians' Union as well as negotiating on behalf of its members with all the major employers in the industry, offers a range of services tailored for the self-employed by providing assistance for professional and student musicians of all ages. You can contact the MU in Scotland at: 1 Woodside Terrace, Glasgow G3 7UY T: 0141 341 2960 E: glasgow@theMU.org
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Scots Music Group aim’s to 'Inspire' Inspire 2: Featuring 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
“It’s about more than the music!” : Bobby McLean, Bethany Trust Men’s Music Group
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. In their second project, 'Inspire 2', they have been working with The Bethany Christian Trust, The Alma Project, Edinburgh Cyrenians, YMCA Edinburgh and The Rock Trust, encouraging people to get involved. They have met over 120 different people in their groups, which are run by experienced community music tutors.
Sandra: “I’ve got words that I’ve had in my head since I was a schoolgirl. Would you like me to write them down?” tried a bass line here and threw in an harmony idea there, then set the words to a groove…The to & fro between the two voices seemed to work well, and although a lot of re-workings and other ideas never made it to the final mix, the process was pretty interesting. I hope that Eminem picks it up and it makes it to #1 in the download charts!”
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4. Dick Gaughan: Duke Street To Jericho (Scott Murray) - Inspire tutor Scott Murray worked with the men’s music group at The Bethany Christian During the project, songs and stories were gathered, and these four songs Trust, and has also become a volunteer at the weekly men’s drop-in at the YMCA Acorn Centre. While working on this song, Scott also visited the are only a small part of the huge amount of creativity, talent and group who write The Bugle, the Bethany Trust service users’ magazine. enthusiasm that has moved and inspired all the participants. Inspire 2’s Scott says: “Very soon after the start of the project in September 2012 I main funder is Creative Scotland, and the project is now coming to an end. The Scots Music Group hope to raise funds for more 'Inspire' work in became aware of the growing anxiety of the men about their benefits, and started to note their thoughts. The song is not one person's voice; many the community. folk contributed to it. They spoke of their never-ending struggle to get through each day, the difficulties they had faced in their lives, how some Inspire 2 Songs: were managing to make a better life, how they had to walk from handout 1. Karine Polwart: All These Things I'll Do (Lyrics: Sandra Taylor, tune: to handout because they couldn't afford the fares. They can hear their Scott Murray) - Scott Murray visited The Bethany Christian Trust women’s voices in the song. Thanks to the folk at the Bugle, Cha, John, Simon, weekly drop-in to chat to the women about their stories. On his first visit Charlie, Eddie, and all the others who helped.” Vocal and Guitar - Dick Gaughan / Recorded at Kevock Digital Studios / Engineered and he was invited to sit at a table and chatted to two women for a while. produced by Ian McCalman After half an hour, another woman at the table quietly said to him, “I’ve got words that I’ve had in my head since I was a schoolgirl. Would you 'Songs From Inspire' is available now as a download on iTunes & like me to write them down?” These are Sandra’s words, and we're very other platforms under the Scots Music Group label. touched that she's shared them with us. Sandra says, “I was only 15 when I wrote it. I’ve always been interested in poetry. I remember being www.scotsmusic.org good at words at school and I always did my homework. I was dreaming about the kind of man I would marry and how I would treat him.” Karine Polwart - Vocal / Dave Milligan - Piano / Signy Jakobsdottir - Percussion / BJ Cole Pedal Steel / James Mackenzie - Flute / Duncan Lyall - Double Bass / Matheu Watson Whistle, Resonator and Baritone Guitar / Recorded at Chem19, SeerPhonic, The Bat Cave and MWAH Studios / Engineered by Paul Savage, Jim Neilson, BJ Cole, Mattie Foulds and Matheu Watson / Mixed by Paul Savage and Matheu Watson Produced by Matheu Watson
2. Adam Holmes: She Glows Like The Sun (David Francis/Mairi Campbell) - She Glows Like The Sun comes from Ray Main's story, which he put together into a book at The Alma Project. Ray spoke to Inspire tutor Ruth Kirkpatrick about the parts of his story which he would like to feature in a song, which were then fashioned by David Francis and Mairi Campbell into this track. David and Mairi added, “The title and central idea of the song came from a remark of Ray's when he was asked if he could sum up his partner Doreen in a phrase. We're honoured to have been asked to make this song.” Vocal - Adam Holmes / Backing Vocals - Rachel Lightbody / Luke Daniels - Button Accordion / Phil O'Malley - Trombone / James Lindsay - Double Bass / Matheu Watson Viola / Recorded at Chem19 / Engineered by Derek O'Neill / Mixed by Matheu Watson / Produced by Matheu Watson
3. Louis Abbott & Sarah Hayes: If Only (Lyrics: Sarah Thomson, groove: Conrad Molleson) - Sarah and Inspire tutor Conrad had a chat about the creation of If Only: “The inspiration for If Only came from Love...it was written about a person very close at the time. It expresses the effect that music has on others…I liked this track, because it’s unlike any other. It came out of messing about with the sound of the phone…mixing it in with the idea of the lyrics during sessions held at music group in the Cyrenians community hostel on Ferry Road, Leith. We worked at getting a solid rhythm going,
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Aberdeen DJ & producer bid for funding to launch exciting independent record label One of Aberdeen’s hottest up and coming DJs, Patty Paterson AKA Krazzy Martin, announces his intention to set up a forward thinking, creative record label NEEDA Records with the support of venture catalyst agents Bloom VC and the financial goodwill of both strangers and friends. At the age of 25 Patty has set up a bid with Bloom in order to turn his dream of running a record label into a reality.
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NEEDA Records will offer a unique platform for UK producers to showcase their sound, while genuinely raising their profile and building their audience. Intending to work alongside undiscovered and established producers, Patty’s vision is to create an environment and support system in which artists, can develop within a highly creative setting while utilising shared experience, knowledge and connections. Design and marketing are at the helm of the brand’s delivery, ensuring a slick, contemporary and forward thinking image. Patty’s dedication to the industry and his youthful, dynamic approach to business, have already paid off with relationships established for the production, pressing, distribution and promotion of NEEDA Records. Teaming up with venture catalyst agency Bloom, Patty hopes to raise £1,000 worth of donations from the public to fund the start up of his business. Unlike common financing agents, Bloom does not see donations as investments made as a business investment. Bloom VC, who work out of an office in Glasgow, set up their business with the hope of capitalising on a growing trend in which the public support new starts by making a promise to donate. If the business proposal, which is advertised online and shared via social media platforms, reaches it’s target of donations then the money is released to the business and backers receive perks from business such as vinyl’s and digital downloads as means of gratitude. It’s a story of local support and the key role that the public now play in helping people fulfil their business dreams where the banks would no longer be able. Speaking of sharing his dream in such a public manner, Patty Paterson founder of NEEDA Records said, “Since falling in love with house music, I have known that my career happiness would ultimately lie in the hands of music. Over the past 7 years I have managed to work with businesses that are doing a fantastic job of supporting the music scene, however with the current economy it’s really rare to find any jobs within the music industry now. Setting up a record label is something that I am determined to do; I want to make a difference and inspire people to follow their dreams. It’s tough out there, but hopefully with the support of the public, my family and friends and of course the invaluable help of Bloom VC, I’ll have the funding to set up NEEDA Records.” Needa Records represents the dream and ambition of Patty Patterson in setting up and running a forward thinking record label. In teaming up with Bloom Venture Catalyst to secure committed public funding, the partnership showcases an unusual yet ingenious way for the public to support young business start-ups in the tough economical climate. With a target of £1,000 worth of promised donations to be made by Sunday 25th August, at 08:30, promises can be made online at http://bloomvc.com/makepromise/Launching-an-independent-record-label.
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About Patty Paterson: In 2005, Patty Patterson made a decision that would change his life forever. A devoted skateboarder, this boy from Westhill, Aberdeen began working for the infamous underground nightclub Snafu as a PR. Promoting the sounds of Detroit techno, underground house, indie and new wave electronica, Patty’s future path was already being mapped out in front of him. Spending many nights engaging his ears and feet in a culture far from the norm of Aberdeen, Patty found a community of likeminded hedonists, who cared less for the mainstream and more for experiencing the cultural ways and sounds creative havens like London and Barcelona. Three years later, Patty’s interest in the skills and technical ability of DJs and producers was all consuming, and he set upon launching his own monthly party and learning the wealth of skills required to be a top DJ. Since beginning on his path in music, Patty is now a successful DJ in his own right, performing under the pseudonym “Krazzy Martin” and delighting crowds of house music lovers across Scottish music venues and festivals alike; including stand out performances at RockNess and The Big Beach Ball. Having completed a degree in sound production, Patty now embarks on fulfilling his passion and love for music with exceptional enthusiasm and the goal of setting up and running a unique UK based music label.
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Acoustic musicians wanted for somewhereto_ in Glasgow Glasgow : 30 July : http://blog.iwjf.co.uk/somewhereto-restore-glasgow/
This summer, somewhereto_ is utilising the UK’s two most underused resources: young people and space by launching somewhereto_ re:store [the high street heist] - check out the promo video here - http://youtu.be/DXSyxNw-rxo The campaign kicked off on 18 July and across the UK, young people will be empowered and supported to take over disused shop spaces over the summer. The activity will showcase talents, ideas, enterprises and ambitions to local communities and beyond.
MUSICIANS IN GLASGOW: Ian Findlay is co-ordinating the music for the Glasgow Somewhereto Re:Store launch on 30 July. The space that is getting used in Glasgow is currently “DNA Glasgow” a unique and dynamic arts venue just off George Square in the Merchant City.
For the Glasgow launch they need acoustic artists to come along and play, there is only space for acoustic so no full band set ups, but anything from solo acoustic to somewhereto_ have six main 3/4 piece acoustic folk would be of interest. hubs across the UK, in London, Manchester, The event on the 30 July and kicks of at 6pm, with the Newcastle, Cardiff, Bangor local and national press being invited, photographers (NI) and Glasgow. Get in and also a filmographer who will be documenting the touch with the team at your project and musicians will be recorded for that. There closest shop to find out how will also be a range of people there from local business you can get involved with the owners, to creative industry professionals. project in general. Regional coordinators provide ongoing If you are interested in being involved in Glasgow then support, working directly with email Ian at ian@one-chance.co.uk using the subject space-holders and young line: “somewhereto acoustic” and giving a link to your people nationwide to match music and facebook, twitter etc. Also an idea of the them with great spaces. For technical set-up you'd require, with what you'd need Glasgow contact rebecca. and what you'll bring. Also a contact number. thompson@somewhereto. com or sarah@somewhereto. Check out more info here: com http://blog.iwjf.co.uk/somewhereto-restore-glasgow/ somewhereto_ is a service that helps young people access space. Since June 2010, somewhereto_ has unlocked over 380,000 sq ft of space (both physical and digital) across the UK which was previously empty or underused (the rent value of which if leveraged would exceed £2m). They have also negotiated over 4,000 direct matches between spaces and young people in need of space, engaged with thousands of young people and reached millions through high-profile activity around space. somewhereto_ is funded by a £7m injection from the Big Lottery Fund, granted in December 2012 to support its UK-wide expansion over the following four years, in partnership with YouTube and delivered by youth engagement agency Livity. From a sweet spot to practice penalties to the perfect place to exhibit artwork, if you're aged between 16-25 and looking for somewhereto_ practice, perform and showcase your passion (or just a space to meet and get creative!), get in touch now.
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Edinburgh 2013 Fringe Concert from the Scottish flagship folk group, Battlefield Band Edinburgh : 11 August : Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net
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A rare couple of home ground concerts between international tours, from one of the great institutions of the Scottish traditional music scene, the Battlefield Band. The group always love to play back in Scotland and fiddler Alasdair White, who hails from the Isle of Lewis, says "Edinburgh is a base of sorts for the group - it's where at least half of the band have lived for a long time - and it's always a joy to be involved in playing during the buzz of the festival so it's a guarantee that the Queen's Hall show will be great fun. We were also really pleased to be able to play the HebCelt in 2013: it's my home turf so it's particularly important to me. It's actually the first time I've played in my home town with Battlefield Band since I joined them at the age of 18, so it's brilliant to finally come home and perform. I've been going to the HebCelt since I was a kid and it was so important for me to see bands of a really high calibre up there playing , right on my doorstep. I always hesitate to use the word 'inspiring' too lightly but in actual fact this was. It's a real honour and a pleasure to come back now and perhaps even do the same thing for other young musicians." Originally founded in 1969 and named after the ‘Battlefield’ area of Glasgow, the band have been an everevolving bedrock of talent for over four decades, and continue to lead the way with their inspired fusion of ancient and modern traditional music and song. Their latest album ‘Room Enough For All’ - overseen by long-time producer and Boys of The Lough founder member Robin Morton - captures one of Scotland’s flagship bands at the top of their game and illustrates yet again that they are among the most relevant contemporary composers in their genre today. Their ever-fiery instrumental dynamic, with bagpipes and fiddles to the fore, exhibits the intuitive interplay and understanding between world class traditional musicians, while their songs of social history, plaintive ballads and songs from the Scots Gaelic tradition are as powerful, relevant and moving as ever.
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Edinburgh's Red Dog Music expands into London Full story @ http://blog.reddogmusic.co.uk/2013/07/12/red-dog-music-london-pro-audio/ Despite the economic crisis and downturn in high street retail, independent music store Red Dog Music, who opened their first shop in Edinburgh's Grassmarket in 2008, is to expand with the opening of a pro-audio consultancy in South London. Based in Clapham, Red Dog Music will offer a first-class, welcoming and relaxed facility to demo and compare the latest and best proaudio and musical equipment. Following the administration of White Rabbit Records, Red Dog Music will take over former DV247 premises and is also proud to be able to take on several of its key former staff members, with their extensive knowledge of hi-end audio technology and instruments: The philosophy of the new facility is to offer a bridge between existing ‘bricks and mortar’ and online retail. Alex Marten, managing director of Red Dog Music, described the model: “The musical instrument industry is very different to other industries as our products are tactile, visceral things that cannot be adequately demonstrated on a website. “As well as being part of the community, providing a range of events and offering the same prices as online retailers, everything we carry must be ready to demo. You should be able to try out anything. If you can’t, you may as well be at home, shopping online.” "We are excited to expand in the current economic climate, particularly
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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE ............ member profile: Peter de Moncey-Conegliano This is a MUSIC NEWS Scotland series profiling Scottish Music Centre members
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Peter de Moncey-Conegliano was born in 1948 and spent part of his childhood in Troon, Ayrshire and has lived permanently in Scotland since 1983. He is a member of the Composers Desktop Project and Sonic Arts Network www.sonicartsforum.org.uk . Peter is mainly known for his short and longer electroacoustic works, and he has also written several operas with a greater or lesser electroacoustic element as well as instrumental pieces and songs. Whilst working as a left-wing trade union official/ telephone operator he studied Electronic Music and music theory at Morley College London 1975-77 under Michael Graubart, - and on the recommendation of Alan Bush composition and conducting under Aubrey Bowman at Workers Music Association Summer Schools 1988-1989. His operas include 'Hannele - the hippie opera', 'The Chartists', 'Cromwelliade', 'Robert Owen', 'The Poet' (about Robert Burns) , Thomas More's 'Utcpia', the 'Dialectics of 68', 'Stalinopera', and chamber operas - 'the tragedy of Vladimir Mayakovsky', 'Julian & Maddalo', Vergil's Aeneid' and 'Confessions of an English Opium Addict' . His piece 'Retrograde 5' - the soundtrack to the video 'Falling/Autumn Sonata' by Pia Videla-Hintze was played during the 1999 Edinburgh Festival. His piece 'Amphibian Fogg' was played at a concert in 2000 at Newcastle upon Tyne University. His piece 'Burns Variations' was played in 2000 at the Mirador Centre de Cultura Contemporania Barcelona. 'No go areas of Belfast and Londonderry' was played in 2001 at Queens University Belfast as part of the 2001 Sonorities Festival. His piece 'Winter' was played at Bourges Festival International des Musiques et Creations Electroniques in 2002. His piece 'The Shout' - a collaboration with Chilean video artist Pia Videla-Hintze selected for Bourges 2003 and 'The Mother/ in praise of communism' also played at the festival. His piece 'Extended Moment' was played at Librecompleto Sonidos Fijados in Barcelona in 2002. His piece 'Not in my name' also played at Sonidos Fijados in Barcelona in 2003. Four pieces 'Amphibian Fogg', 'Extended Moment', 'Abstract No X', & 'Anonymous Bingo Caller' were broadcast on Radio Centraal Antwerp Belgium in 2003. His piece Thesaurus2 for amplified harpsichord and tape was played by Jane Chapman at a concert in London in 2006 as part of the SPNM's Sound Source series. A number of his shorter pieces can currently be heard at: www.madhattersreview.com/issue7/index.shtml These pieces were also played at the 2007 Soundwaves Festival in Brighton.
His collection of early writings 'De Moncey novelettes' was published in 2000. His novel ‘Mysteries of the Silva 60s Revisited’ was published in 2000 and is now available for Kindle. The 1960s - the only decade in human history where every year was better than the one before! With vivid detail and effervescent style - this is an evocative first hand chronicle of that time. Although semi-autobiographical - the real hero is the decade itself. Movements 1 and 2 are the formative years 1963-67 - of that extraordinary experience. From the perspective of rebellious teenager to groover in Swinging Oxford and London. From the early Beatles, through R & B, and mods to the Summer of Love. Movements 3 and 4 are the high 60s and the Revolutions of 68. Movement 5 is effectively the death of the 60s. Buy it for £1.99 from Amazon here: http://amzn.to/16SmF1m Peter lives in a Victorian house facing the Isle of Arran with his wife the Chilean painter and video artist Pia Videla- Hintze.
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THE APPARELLS :
EP - ‘Reflections’
release date - 22 July : www.juniperberries.co.uk Twin City Records are very pleased to announce the release of ‘Reflections’, 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. A blend of full on catchy guitar riffs, classic solo’s and an eclectic mix of songwriters has seen the band rise to one of the best live acts in Scotland. Recently the band have played various gigs and festivals including the Comlongon Rocks Festival in Dumfriesshire alongside OK Social Club and Finding Albert and airplay on Alive Radio, Insight Radio and Glasgow’s Sunny Govan Radio. ‘Reflections’ was recorded at Shadow Sound Studios in Glasgow and mastered by Calum Gracie and will be available from all good Digital retailers and on CD in local record shops from 22 July with a launch night on Thursday 25 July at Avant Garde in Glasgow. www.theapparells.com : www.facebook.com/theapparells : https://soundcloud.com/the-apparells/gypsy-ryder-1 www.twincityrecords.com
THULA BORAH :
album - ‘Qualia’
release date - 22 July : http://thulaborah.com
The latest instalment in the Thula Borah story has arrived - the brand new album Qualia which is available from 22 July via Itunes, Amazon, Bandcamp and their website. 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. Lloyd sums up how the band feel, “We’re proud of the results of all the hard work we have put into creating this album. It continues to showcase our post-rock and alternative roots but also marries together some of our poppiest, direct output alongside some of our heaviest, dense and progressive work yet.” The band intends to support this exciting release with a flurry of live dates in their native Scotland. Hailing from Glasgow the band will go beyond their home city and visit Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee. So just who is this album for? Back to Lloyd, “Hopefully there's something for everyone on there. The album closer “Zero Progression” is probably our favourite song to date.” Prepare to sit back and enjoy the ride as the album broods, expands, challenges and delivers. Catch Thula Borah live on: 26 July @ Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh / 27 July @ The Eagle Bar, Inverness / 3 August @ The Moorings Bar, Aberdeen / 4 August @ 20 Rocks, Dundee www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic : https://twitter.com/ThulaBorah : http://thulaborah.com
Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire :
album - ‘self titled’
release date - 2 September : www.roddyhart.com Produced by Danton Supple (Coldplay, Morrissey) and mastered by Pete Maher (U2, The Killers), Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire is the eponymous debut album from one of Scotland’s most industrious and respected bands, released on Monday 2 September 2013 on Middle of Nowhere Recordings - Single, Cold City Avalanche, released Monday 26 August Cold City Avalanche is the first single to be released; with its hook laden melody amongst soaring guitars, the band soak up both classic and contemporary influences such as Springsteen and The National, whilst also forging their own distinct identity. Hart takes a leap of songwriting faith on the album – visiting themes of death, desolation, religion and lossunderpinned by the hopeful romanticism, characteristic of his earlier work, Roddy connects 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 has spent the last few years building a formidable six-piece band to produce an album of epic proportions: dark, brooding and atmospheric, but shot through with moments of beauty and hope. Recorded in locations as diverse as a Glasgow church, the band’s own rehearsal room in Govan Town Hall (once home to Franz Ferdinand), and the legendary Dean Street Studios in London (the birthplace of albums by David Bowie and The Smiths), the result is an album rich in character and ambitious in scope; the sound is that of a band, and a songwriter, coming of age. As well as having his own show on BBC Scotland, Roddy was recently responsible for curating Forever Young: A 70th Birthday Tribute To Bob Dylan for Celtic Connections 2011, a hugely successful gala concert featuring artists such as Rosanne Cash, Thea Gilmore, and Josh Rouse, which was broadcast by BBC Radio 2 and Sky Arts. Even more recently, as part of Celtic Connections 2013 he curated The Roaming Roots Revue – a night in the spirit of Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles and featuring Beth Orton, The Low Anthem, LAU and many more, Roddy and his band were then acclaimed as the ‘festival highlight’ by The Independent. Hart has performed for the Queen at the Scottish Parliament, toured all over the world, and played with artists such as Wilco, Kris Kristofferson, Ray LaMontagne, John Prine, Ray Davies, Jeff Beck, and others. https://twitter.com/roddyhart : www.facebook.com/RoddyHartandtheLonesomeFire : http://www.monr.co.uk/
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE LITTLE KICKS
album X&Y.
Put Your Love In Front Of Me
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/monrecordings-1
Album : cd / download Release Date: 30 September
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: Available from: http://bit.ly/13SJEaw www.monr.co.uk/shop/ pre-order now! The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band with a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly Available from: https://twitter.com/roddyhart catchy upbeat indie pop songs. They have shared Download only, available on iTunes @ http://bit. www.facebook.com/ stages with the likes of Foals, The Vaccines, Frightened ly/13SJEaw & other platforms RoddyHartandtheLonesomeFire Rabbit, Glasvegas, Maximo Park, Mystery Jets, Errors, http://www.monr.co.uk/ The Kooks, Editors, The Macabees and many more. www.inspirescotsmusic.org.uk 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 Reflections For The Many The Little Kicks as a band of the year for 2011/2012 ep : cd / download and The Sun newspaper included the band in a feature Release Date: 22 July Album : cd / download of Top 10 for 2012. Release Date: 8 July The debut 6 track EP from Glasgow four-piece Listen: Wingin' It are an award winning guitar duo from The Apparells. Lee Cuthbertson (Lead guitar/ https://soundcloud.com/the-little-kicks Scotland. Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie formed the vocals), Paddy McBrearty (Rythym guitar/ http://thelittlekicks.bandcamp.com/ duo in 2005, having met playing in other projects in and vocals), Stephen McCartney (Bass) and Jay Murray (Drums) all brought up in the shadows of around Scotland. The duo perform a wide range of Available from: material from Rock, Pop, Funk, as well as instrumental Glasgow’s famous shipyards, have went from www.thelittlekicks.bigcartel.com/category/cds pieces in the style of Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass and strength to strength since forming in 2011 Classical. "Astonishingly good" Martin Taylor MBE creating a buzz wherever they go and steadily http://www.thelittlekicks.co.uk/ building up a healthy fan base. https://twitter.com/TheLittleKicks Listen: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Littlehttp://winginit.bandcamp.com/ Listen: Kicks/118594241569127 https://soundcloud.com/the-apparells/gypsyAvailable from: ryder-1 -----------------------------------------------www.winginitduo.com/shop/
THE APPARELLS
THULA BORAH Qualia
Album : cd / download Release Date: 22 July 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.
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UNKLE BOB Release Name
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WINGIN' IT
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THE WYNNTOWN MARSHALS The Long Haul
Album : cd / download Release Date: 15 July 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.
Unkle Bob returns with brand new EP, Songs For Others, released on 19th August 2013 via JustMe. Listen: Largely recorded in a Scottish bedroom, singerhttp://thulaborah.bandcamp.com/ songwriter Rick took inspiration from artists like R Stevie Moore, Nick Cave, Grizzly Bear and The Smiths, Available from: moving away from a purely acoustic sound to iTunes, Amazon and many more digital locations experiment with electric guitars, distortion pedals and as well as band camp. Physical copies will be looping effects. The EP embodies Unkle Bob’s ability to Listen: available at gigs as well as from the band’s create catchy hooks, enhanced by echoing, overlapping http://wynntownmarshals.bandcamp.com/ website http://thulaborah.com vocals and cathartic lyrics that explore love and loss. Available from: www.thewynntownmarshals.com/shop www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic Listen: https://twitter.com/ThulaBorah http://www.youtube.com/rik808 www.thewynntownmarshals.com http://thulaborah.com Available from: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://unklebob.com/blog/shop/
RODDY HART & THE LONESOME FIRE
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THE CUT THROAT RAZORS
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Dr. Gelati & The Lemon Garden
Album : cd / download Release Date: 2 September Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire is the eponymous debut album from one of Scotland’s most industrious and respected bands, released on Middle of Nowhere Recordings Hart takes a leap of songwriting faith on the album – visiting themes of death, desolation, religion and lossunderpinned by the hopeful romanticism, characteristic of his earlier work, Roddy connects with his band The Lonesome Fire to create a vividly widescreen sonic landscape, given life by the producer of Coldplay’s multi-million selling
Inspire Songs From Inspire Album : download Release Date: 3 July
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,
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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:
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ALEX HYNES Slow your breath ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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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 The Falling Thunder Alex is a Scottish-Canadian multi-instrumentalist ep : cd / download who has already supported acts as diverse as Release Date: Out Now Eddi Reader, Ruby Turner and Gallagher & Lyle. His EP comprises a small collection of distinct Herculean are a three-piece alternative rock band based songs capturing a broad range of sounds and in Glasgow. The defining factors in their music include influences. atmospheric guitars, falsetto vocals, anthemic choruses and mature songwriting. Their debut EP was recorded Listen: at Chem19 Studios and engineered by Jamie Savage, http://www.youtube.com/user/Dannoneusk91 brother of award winning producer Paul Savage. They've been described as "Future wordsmiths" by Available from: BBC's Ally McCrae. itunes, amazon, spotify
HERCULEAN
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LLOYD JAMES FAY The Black River Chronicles Album : cd / download Release Date: 10 June
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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THE TRADE
Described by the Glasgow Daily Record as The Stones meets The Beta Band with Hendrix on decks, Electrobuddha's Evolution album is out and out Scottish rock at it's finest and has been played by the likes of Jim Gellatly. Well worthy of a listen. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/electrobuddha-1 Available from: http://electrobuddha.bandcamp.com/album/evolutionalbum www.electrobuddha.co.uk ------------------------------------------------
SHY & DRS featuring
NAZARETH
I've Got (Enough Love) single : download Release Date: Out Now
The 3rd single release from 'The Dons of Hip Hop' - Shy & DRS featuring RocK Royalty Nazareth! The new face of Scottish hip hop meets the Classic rock titans in a rap infused remix reminiscent of the Run DMC vs Aeromsmith hit 'Walk this Way'. Recorded in Germany, its one of 2 album tracks to feature the Dunfermline Rock Gods.
Fu-Go
Listen: soundcloud / bandcamp / youtube - www.youtube. com/shyanddrsvevo
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.
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DELTA MAINLINE
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ELECTROBUDDHA Evolution
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Oh! Enlightened
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
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COLLAR UP Ghosts
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
ROBERT LAMBIE
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Moon Bay Tides
Available from: www.theoksocialclub.com CD - www.amazon.co.uk Download
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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 soundscape reveries and sophisticated arrangements of Beach House, Mercury Rev, Kate Bush and Cocteau Twins. Bookended by instrumental opening and closing Family Tree credits, Ghosts gushes with a veritable torrent of lush, single : download reverb-heavy textures. Release Date: Out Now
THE WELL RESTED
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JOHN MACKIE POET A Strand of Pearls Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
After growing popularity within the Edinburgh music scene and a series of successful gigs, The Well Rested have decided to release Family Tree as a single. The Well Rested are a three piece, Edinburgh based band and I would describe the music as Alternative Indie/ Folk. This stripped down music is refreshing, original and easy to listen too. Prominent bass and drums play along side catchy guitar riffs. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/the-well-rested Available from: Every major download and streaming service, including iTunes, spotify and amazon etc.
www.facebook.com/TheWellRested A Strand of Pearls is the new album from John Mackie Poet. The album centres around the poems from John's -----------------------------------------------work, Pearl Diving By Moonlight, backed by the music of Gavin Sutherland, Miguel Padilla, Alexander Jarvie, Kris Orskov, Alastair Thomson and Duncan Wood. "Generously hypnotic verse - at once intellectual and Maps intimate." single : download Release Date: Out Now Listen: https://soundcloud.com/john-mackie-poet Following the release of her two previous EP's 'Sticks and Bricks' (2010) and 'I Begin' (2011), Panda Su Available from: returns with new single 'Maps', (Peter Panda Records) www.amazon.co.uk, iTunes, www.birnamcdshop.com on 29th April 2013. Somewhat different from her previous work, 'Maps' signifies a new experimental http://www.johnmackie.net/ direction.
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TOMMANI Banzai Bushi
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 ------------------------------------------------
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THE OK SOCIAL CLUB Nothing in Common
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CRAIG JEFFREY Connected
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Craig Jeffrey is a very talented singer-songwriter from the Scottish Borders and his new EP 'Connected' is written by Craig, produced by Donald Shaw and released on Vertical Records. Craig started out performing in small pubs and anywhere else he could get a gig progressing on to playing some big festivals, including winning a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections and playing the Royal Concert Hall. Listen: http://craigjeffrey.bandcamp.com/ http://www.reverbnation.com/craigjeffrey Available from: http://craigjeffrey.bandcamp.com/ www.craigjeffrey.com https://twitter.com/gtarjeffrey
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THREE BLIND WOLVES In Here Somewhere single? : vinyl / download Release Date: Out Now
Having been compared to My Morning Jacket and Neil Young, In Here Somewhere features Three Blind Wolves’ warm Americana-tinged sound, yet with a chilling core. With plays and support from John Kennedy at XFM and Vic Galloway at BBC Radio 1 Scotland and the band also popped into BBC Radio 2 to perform a session for Dermot O'Leary. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/three-blind-wolves/ Available from: http://threeblindwolves.bandcamp.com/album/in-heresomewhere-kids-allright http://threeblindwolves.com/shop/ http://threeblindwolves.com/ ------------------------------------------------
DUNCAN WOOD Swarbtricks
Album : cd Release Date: Out Now
The music of the legendary Dave Swarbrick. Thirty seven original compositions from the pen of the master, tastefully arranged and performed by Scottish North East fiddle and mandolin Their highly anticipated debut album 'Nothing in player Duncan Wood, with guests including Common' via Platform Records. They concluded veteran Boys of the Lough front man Cathal 2012 with a slot at Edinburgh's Hogmanay McConnell from County Fermanagh on flute and Street party on New Year's Eve alongside Simple whistle, and Martin McDonald from the Isle of Minds and The Maccabees. 'The Shape Of Things Lewis on guitar. A rich assortment of traditionalTo Come' was BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice sounding melodies which demonstrate the Forsyth show ‘Single Of The Month‘ and Steve versatility and supreme compositional skills of Lamacq’s Rebel Playlist Winner on BBC 6 Music. Britain’s most celebrated folk fiddler. A unique and compelling insight into the creative mind of Listen: one of the great characters of British traditional Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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Waiting for the Season
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‘Waiting for the Season’ is the result of five days spent up at the cottage on Loch Fyne. This was followed by many months of homemade mixing, debating, remixing, Gag Reflex arguing, making up and pulling in a few favours from ep : cd / download some talented musician friends of ours. Though we’ve Release Date: Out Now never been shy of a reverb dial or an overdub, this time, we wanted to capture as many instruments live Gag Reflex is the debut EP from Cactus & Cardigan. The band went into the studio at the start of and in the same room as we could. We hope that you enjoy the result. the year to record five relentless, song shaped bombardments, containing bizarre lyrics, pounding percussion and dextrous guitar work. In turn, creating a Listen: www.soundcloud.com/ardentjohn sonic assault, taking influence from bands such as http://ardentjohn.amazingtunes.com/ Cancer Bats and Reuben. www.youtube.com/ardentjohnofficial Listen: http://cactusandcardigan.bandcamp.com/ (will be available here from 26.04.13) Available from: iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc.
Available from: www.ardentjohn.com/shop Should be available on CD in Avalanche Records, Edinburgh and Love Music Glasgow soon
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/waiting-for-the-season/id594541519
musicians, while their songs of social history, plaintive ballads and songs from the Scots Gaelic tradition are as powerful, relevant and moving as ever. Available from: CD - www.templerecords.co.uk & all good record stores Download - All major download outlets www.battlefieldband.co.uk www.templerecords.co.uk
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WOODENBOX End Game
Album : cd / download Release Date: 27 May Alt-folk sextet - Woodenbox release their second album End Game on 27th May 2013 via Olive Grove. Working alongside acclaimed producer Paul Savage (Chem19 Studios), Woodenbox are building upon the success of their debut Home and the Wildhunt with their wild, vivid and moving unique brand of folk. Listen: http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/woodenbox Available from: www.olivegroverecords.com http://www.wdnbx.com https://twitter.com/woodenboxband
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Cycles of Life
BATTLEFIELD BAND
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Room Enough For All
‘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'.
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
A superb new release from Battlefield Band, one of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene. The band's ever-fiery instrumental dynamic, with bagpipes and fiddles to the fore, exhibits the intuitive interplay and understanding between world class traditional
LORI McTEAR Taigh Solais
single : download Release Date: Out Now Taigh Solais is the latest release from Lori McTear. Originally the b-side on her last single "Freedom and Machine Guns" which was called Lighthouses, Taigh Solais is described as a contemporary and alternative twist on gaelic music Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNDGmyuwFIc Available from:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/taigh-solais-single/id604028218
www.lorimctear.co.uk
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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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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS
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JULY
July 26-27 Dumfries & Galloway
Aberdeen July 26 - August 3
Scotland's alternative music festival in Dumfries & Galloway offers a Fife unique and eclectic celebration of July cult musical genres and cult cinema with a relaxed, laidback familyTaking a break this year and friendly atmosphere, aimed at the back in 2014! A unique green more discerning contemporary festival, music festival, arts festival, music fan. All the action climaxes family festival - all-in-one. with the burning of a giant traditional willow and straw effigy. www.bigtentfestival.co.uk
Celebrating its 41st successful year, the Festival continues its commitment to nurturing and developing artistic and creative talent by providing world class venues for young people to perform to welcoming audiences. AIYF began its life as a classical music festival in the 1960s in Switzerland and moved to Aberdeen in 1973, where orchestras and chamber www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk musicians from across Europe gathered to perform and collaborate Aboyne & Deeside in a festival environment. Forty Speyfest Festival years later and the festival has now Moray Aboyne grown, modernised and includes July 26-28 July 3 - August 3 even more genres of the youth arts movement including dance, theatre, As Scottish Music Festivals go An annual arts festival in Royal opera and world music. Now a truly Speyfest is a real Gem - The small Deeside with a broad range of international event, with town folk festival with big ideas! events covering classical, folk and participants travelling from all four Three days of Concerts, Ceilidhs contemporary music, politics, art, corners of the globe to take part, and Stomps, with some of the drama, literature and film. This AIYF is also committed to biggest names from the world of year’s music includes a King traditional and contemporary Celtic supporting emerging talent from Creosote / Rick Redbeard doublemusic and all in the beautiful village across Scotland and the rest of the bill, the BinghamString Quartet, UK. Jonny Hardie and British jazz pianist of Fochabers on the banks of the River Spey. It just can't get any Huw Warren. www.aiyf.org better than that!
Big Tent Festival
www.aboyneanddeesidefestival.org.uk
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
www.speyfest.com
Lomond Folk Festival July 26-28 Loch Lomond
AUGUST Wizard Festival
Auchinleck’s Alive & Kicking Festival Auchinleck August 2-4 A weekend of music and activities, from the opening concert free gigs to the closing dinner and ‘Tribute’ evening www.auchinleckfestival.co.uk
Auchtermuchty Festival Fife August 2-11 Muchty festival is unique. it's a ten day programme of community and music events. In the festival we celebrate all aspects of community life with something for everyone. Young and old, residents and visitors, lovers of music, art and culture, all will find a geat 'Muchty' welcome 32 times over! www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk
Pittenweem Arts Festival Fife August 3-11
August Aberdeenshire
The festival was founded in 1982 and since then has grown into one The Lomond Folk Festival is of Scotland's most popular and Scotland’s friendliest family festival! Returning in 2014 unique arts events. Each year, 80 There’ll be great nights out at Music wall to wall on the banks of or so exhibitions are housed in Festival Theatre, party atmospheres Loch Lomond, workshops, concerts, Thanks to everyone that has ingenious exhibition spaces created at the Spiegeltent, top performers all day open stage and lots of street supported the festival over the past from artists' studios, garages, playing at the Queen’s Hall, a cool entertainment. Concerts in the 5 years, please stay with us and courtyards and gardens. Come new modern jazz club at 3 Bristo evening in the marquee on the help spread the word via our along, stroll around the village, see Place, a traditional haven at the Moss-o-Balloch. Balloch. Facebook page, your comments and the artworks for sale and meet the Royal Overseas League, an all day likes are much appreciated. We will artists. Cabaret music evenings Festival club at the Tron Kirk, and a www.lomondfolkfestival.com continue to work on bringing throughout the festival. new programme strand - Cross the another great festival to the north Tracks – where the Festival checks east in 2014. Ugie Folk Festival www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk in to musics on or just over the Peterhead stylistic border.“We look forward to www.wizardfestival.com July 26-28 Shetland Fiddle Frenzy welcoming old and new friends. We have a great line up this year with Shetland Ugie Folk Club, based in the north Tartan Heart something for everyone. Looking August 4-11 east of Scotland, runs a weekend of ‘Belladrum’ Festival forward to seeing you all over the concerts, pub folk nights and ten days of the Festival,” Fiddle Frenzy is Shetland Arts’ week Beauly sessions. long celebration of traditional August 2-3 www.edinburghjazzfestival.com Shetland fiddle. Fiddle Frenzy is a www.ugiefolk.co.uk week-long summer school and The conga starts here for Bella’s festival, celebrating the music and carnival-themed 10th birthday Merchant City Festival 80’s Rewind Festival the musicians that have led party. So get yourself a ticket to July 24-28 26-28 July Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival Shetland to become one of the Glasgow Perth of music and performing arts. Bella world’s most highly acclaimed fiddle playing regions. A must for all fans is back in its beautiful Highland The Festival aims to showcase the The event is set to take place at of traditional music. You can also setting with all the crazy variety best of what the Merchant City has Scone Palace, the historic home of escape the classes altogether for an that makes it Scotland’s premier to offer. Celebrate the undisputed the Earl of Mansfield, on the banks boutique festival. This year it’s the afternoon and head out on one of cultural quarter of Glasgow, of the river Tay. Expect leg warmers place for the hipsters to wiggle And our cultural trips, to explore the showcase the wide range of and mullets aplenty and acts such lifestyle and scenery of our beautiful don’t forget it’s most important restaurants, cafes and bars, cultural as Level 42, Kim Wilde, UB40, islands. All together, we’re feature – it’s the only festival in the venues and arts organisations on Captain Sensible, OMD, Mike and determined to offer a truly unique world that’s 76.3 miles from offer within this unique urban the Mechanics and lots lots more!. Shetland cultural experience. Achiltibuie. Now, that’s important! space. ''Belladrum - quite simply, it’s what www.rewindfestival.com everyday life should be like, if only www.shetlandfiddlefrenzy.com www.merchantcityfestival.com everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, Aberdeen Edinburgh eFestivals Edinburgh July 19-28
The Wickerman Festival
International Youth Festival
International Festival
www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Edinburgh
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for more listings read our FESTIVALS! supplement @ www.musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com August 9 - September 1 Three exhilarating weeks of the very best in classical music, theatre, opera and dance.
Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders August 16-18
www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Youth Beatz Borders town, beautifully situated Dumfries amongst rolling hills by the River August 10 Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic Now in its fifth year, Youth Beatz music alongside the best of the has established itself as one of local talent and the weekend is Scotland’s Premier Youth & Music rounded off with a concert Festivals attracting some of the presenting wonderful singers of biggest names in British Pop, traditional song. Complementing including Alexandra Burke, N-Dubz the concerts are an open stage, a and Chipmunk, in a safe and singaround and the legendary friendly environment in South West informal music sessions in local Scotland. The day long Festival is hostelries and the Union Club. held at David Keswick Athletic Centre, Dumfries on Saturday 10th www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org August 2013 and will attract over 12,000 young people aged 12 – 25 from across Scotland and the North Bfest of England. Wick August 17 www.youthbeatz.co.uk The most northerly mainstream music festival returns for year 4! Piping Live! 3000 capacity family music festival Glasgow in Wick, Caithness. Artists include; August 11-18 Anderson, Mcginty, Webster, Ward & Fisher, Xcerts, Echobelly and the Piping Live! is turning 10 in 2013 and to celebrate we’ve got a whole stars of the Commitments. Tickets host of great events planned for the £32 Adult, £18 Child 14-17, £10 Child 11-13, Under 10's Free, OAP festival. With the World Pipe Band £10 Championships changing to a two day event this is sure to be the BIGGEST, and BEST week of piping ever! Come and join us in our new hub at St Enoch Square which will host our Craft Clachan and St Enoch Tent which will have recitals, performances and our “Music of the Nations” gigs going on the whole week, as well as some fantastic Pipe Band Performances each day. The National Piping Centre will also be packed with events at the Street Cafe and throughout the building, with Pipe Idol, Street Cafe Sessions, Come and Try Sessions, Museum Tours, Family Day and much much more. Get down to Glasgow from 11th – 18th August 2013 to celebrate Piping Live!’s 10th Birthday with us!
www.bfestwick.co.uk
Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling August 22-25
Mull of Kintyre Music Festival
Culross Festival Fife August 15-18
Mull August 22-25
For twenty years, the charity that is the Culross Festival has been bringing some of the UK and Scotland's top acts to Culross. Memories of Eddi Reader, Ruby Turner and Red Hot Chilli Pipers will not fade and this year's programme is set to continue the tradition. Music for all tastes but why not try something different as well? www.culrossfestival.com
www.mokfest.com
Bell Rock Blues Festival
Campbeltown in beautiful Kintyre is the setting for this weekend-long display of new, emerging and established musical talent. Indoor and outdoor venues host a range of concerts, sessions, ceilidhs, choirs, pipe and brass bands and modern and Highland dancing. With openair and children's events. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend away, a workshop to improve your musical talent, to find out more
food, arts and crafts.`’Artists confirmed so far: Shooglenifty, The Poozies, Donald MacDonald and the Islands, James Graham, Mairearad and Anna Ceilidh Band www.summerislesfestival.com
Edinburgh Mela
August 23-25 Various venues in Arbroath
Leith August 31 - September 1
This year the committee have worked extremely hard to bring Arbroath a wide and interesting selection of Blues/Rock and various other types of music. This year we have over 30 bands playing throughout the weekend. As in previous years there will be no charge for you to go and enjoy any of the bands. Due to the success of the festival some of the venues are starting early with music on Friday evening which will give you a taste of what will be taking place over the weekend.
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.
www.bellrockblues.com
Trad on the Tyne Haddington, East Lothian August 30 - September 1 A festival of music and plenty more - great concerts (including Steele the Show, the outstanding tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest singers and songwriters), comeand-try sessions, workshops by Gary West (smallpipes), Wendy Stewart (harp) and Siobhan Miller (singing), Open Stage, late-night sessions, storytelling, a hog roast, face painting, pony rides and more… Trad on the Tyne, organised by Haddington Pipe Band in association with the Waterloo Bistro, returns for its second year to promote the enjoyment of – and participation in – music in the lovely setting of Haddington’s East Haugh by the river Tyne. We very much hope that you can join us and that you enjoy this celebration of music
Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival...it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people www.tradonthetyne.com who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. Summer Isles Festival www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk
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about your heritage or just an entertaining night out you will find it at the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival.
Achiltibuie, near Ullapool August 31 “Celebrating our community, our enthusiasm and our cultural identity, through top quality music,
www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk
SEPTEMBER Kirriemuir Festival of Music and Song Kirriemuir September 6-8 Festival of Scottish traditional music and song including competitions, ceilidhs and concerts. Kirrie Festival is a real labour of love for all concerned, and it is your support and the support of the audiences which make it possible. www.kirriefestival.org
Portpatrick Folk Festival Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway September 6-8 3 day folk festival held each September that celebrates folk music in a beautiful harbour village near Stranraer in south west Scotland. Of course the usual livey open pub sessions that make the festival so unique, with their eclectic mix of local and visiting talent, will undoubtedly be in full swing once again this year. www.portpatrickfolkfestival.org
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