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BBC ALBA. Presented by Julie Fowlis and Allan MacDonald. The first programme in a series of four marking the Year of Scotland at the 47th Interceltique Festival of Lorient in August 2017. Featuring bands and musicians from Scotland and Brittany, including HÒ-RÒ. www.bbcalba.co.uk Jill Barclay: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Classic floor-fillers with lively chat. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10.55pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat music quiz show. www.bbcalba.co.uk
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland.
Belladrum Festival: 11.40pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from the set by TIGGS DA AUTHOR onstage at Belladrum in 2016. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with the annual Get It Join Gary Innes for a festive show.. On Christmas Carol Concert. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Quay Sessions: 7.35pm on BBC ALBA. Binneas - Na Trads: 7.25pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from the Quay Sessions performance Music from KATHLEEN MacINNES. by THE LITTLE KICKS. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk
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The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy hosts a festive special with performances from BELLE & SEBASTIAN and THE REZILLOS. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Torcuil's Guide to being a Gael: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. Torcuil meets a trophy winning Mod singer and ask what makes a great ceilidh. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Tiree Music Festival: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from TMF 2016. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Natasha Raskin Sharp: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Findlay Napier sits in with an eclectic mix of music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Belladrum Festival: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. Two songs from an exclusive acoustic set by BELLA HARDY at Belladrum 2016. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat music quiz show. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER
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Togaidh Sinn Fonn: 8pm on BBC ALBA. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers. www.bbcalba.co.uk Lorient is Alba: Scotland's Year: 9.55pm on
Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West reflects on the piping year. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. ALICE COOPER chats to Billy about his career and latest album 'Paranormal'. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland SUNDAY 24 DECEMBER In Search of The Blue Nile: 12noon on BBC Radio Scotland. Longtime fan Ken Sweeney meets Paul Buchanan and P.J. Moore formerly of THE BLUE NILE. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Grant Stott's Vinyl Collection: 1pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Celebrating the vinyl revival with an all-festive playlist. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Quay Sessions: 3.05pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy hosts a festive special with performances from BELLE & SEBASTIAN and THE REZILLOS. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Join Gary Innes for a festive show.. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce Macgregor looks back at the highlights of Travelling Folk 2017. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Average White Band and former manager of Simple Minds, Bruce Findlay tells the story of Scotland’s most successful soul music export, reaching No. 1 in America with their MONDAY 25 DECEMBER instrumental classic ‘Pick Up The Pieces’. The documentary charts their roots in Christmas Day in the Morning: 6am on Scotland and their move to London to form BBC Radio Scotland. Cathy MacDonald the band that would take them to America Up The Dancing: 9pm on BBC Radio presents the sparkling young voices of where their white soul band gained respect Scotland. Jackie Bird takes a look back at RSNO Junior Chorus. from the black audiences with a string of Scotland's vibrant disco scene of the 1970's www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland successful albums. Their drummer Robbie to 80's. Macintosh tragically died and the band www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland DEACON BLUE: 30 Years of Raintown: explain how they went about regrouping 9am on BBC Radio Scotland. Ian Rankin with replacement drummer Steve Ferrone Christmas Classics: 10–11.30pm on BBC celebrates the 30th anniversary of DEACON before splitting in 1983, only to reform six Radio Scotland. Gather family and friends BLUE'S debut album 'Raintown'. years later with a new line-up which and join the BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland continues to perform today. ORCHESTRA for a concert packed with www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland seasonal songs and orchestral favourites Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 10am that’s guaranteed to warm the parts other on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan gets your Christmas at the Movies: 5– 6.55pm on concerts can’t reach. There’s wintry music Christmas day off to a great start with BBC Radio Scotland. The BBC SCOTTISH by famous composers such as Prokofiev and requests. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA perform some of Korngold, all wrapped up with orchestral www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland the greatest and most famous film music versions of carols and popular Christmas ever written, featuring themes from the songs. Tenor and BBC Radio Scotland The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Golden Age of Hollywood, through classics presenter Jamie MacDougall is the host, Radio Scotland. CHRISSIE HYNDE, by John Williams, right up to some of the spreading good cheer with London West End ALEXANDRA BURKE and GLEN MATLOCK best soundtracks of recent years. As ever, performer ANITA LOUISE COMBE and in conversation with Janice. Jamie MacDougall is in the director’s chair, conductor Stephen Bell. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland so expect a classic song or two as well - it’s www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland a musical matinee of movie magic for all Picking Up The Pieces – THE AVERAGE ages Christmas Day in the Morning: 00.05am WHITE BAND Story: 4–5pm on BBC Radio www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland on BBC Radio Scotland. Cathy MacDonald Scotland. Long-time associate of The
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The Jazz House: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. A Rat Pack Christmas Special featuring big band THE GROOVE MERCHANTS and HUE and CRY. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan celebrates the artisits, musicians and songwriters who died in 2017. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky presents coverage of the 2017 'Country to Country' festival in Glasgow. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Vic's Alternative Christmas Records: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic Galloway with bumper festive collection of alternative Christmas records. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
CHRISTINE PRIMROSE: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Profile of renowned Gaelic singer CHRISTINE PRIMROSE. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy presents his rundown of 2017's best music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Binneas - Hogmanay: 7.55pm on BBC ALBA. BLUE ROSE CODE plays at the 2016 Hogmanay Show. www.bbcalba.co.uk
CHRISTINE PRIMROSE: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Profile of renowned Gaelic singer CHRISTINE PRIMROSE. www.bbcalba.co.uk Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End the day in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, blues and soul. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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In Search of The Blue Nile: 4pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Longtime fan Ken Sweeney meets Paul Buchanan and P.J. Moore formerly of THE BLUE NILE. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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In Concert ..... WET WET WET at the BBC: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Another chance to hear WET WET WET recorded live at The Quay in 2014. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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the band that would take them to America where their white soul band gained respect from the black audiences with a string of SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER successful albums. Their drummer Robbie Macintosh tragically died and the band Proms in the Park: 7-8pm on BBC Two explain how they went about regrouping Scotland. Filmed live from Glasgow Green in with replacement drummer Steve Ferrone September, the BBC SCOTTISH before splitting in 1983, only to reform six SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA celebrates the years later with a new line-up which Last Night of the Proms with world class continues to perform today. musical entertainment. Conducted by www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Stephen Bell, the BBC SSO is joined by a host of musical talent, including Scottish Grant Stott's Vinyl Collection: 1pm on folk singer and Capercaillie lead vocalist BBC Radio Scotland. Celebrating the vinyl KAREN MATHESON, award winning jazz revival with an all-festive playlist. singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter CLARE www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland TEAL, Irish soprano AILISH TYNAN as well as comedian and West End musical star The Quay Sessions: 3.05pm on BBC Radio Jason Manford. Actor Tom Urie ticks off a Scotland. Recent highlights from THE bucket list ambition to sing with an SELECTOR, GUN, JANE WEAVER, LUKE orchestra as he tackles the momentous SITAL-SINGH and more. ‘Nessun Dorma’. The evening is presented www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland by tenor and BBC Radio Scotland presenter Jamie MacDougall. Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio www.bbc.co.uk/scotland Scotland. Gary Innes with the very best in traditional music and song. Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Scotland. Gary Innes with the very best in traditional music and song. The Jazz House: 7pm on BBC Radio www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Scotland. Featuring appearances from Michael Parkinson, Ian Rankin and Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary GREGORY PORTER. West with pipe music and news. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Scotland. Jamie MacDougal presnts the best Billy looks back at his favourite gigs and in classical music. releases of 2017. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Scotland’s Big Night Out: 10-11pm on SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER BBC One Scotland. On the biggest night out of the year, stand-up comedian and Picking Up The Pieces – THE AVERAGE presenter Iain Stirling explores the history WHITE BAND Story: 12noon on BBC Radio of Saturday nights out across Scotland since Scotland. Long-time associate of The the 1950s. Back in the 1950s boys and girls Average White Band and former manager of were dancing in ritzy dance halls all over Simple Minds, Bruce Findlay tells the story Scotland including Robbie’s in Dundee and of Scotland’s most successful soul music Edinburgh’s legendary Fountainbridge export, reaching No. 1 in America with their Palais. Iain meets people who danced and instrumental classic ‘Pick Up The Pieces’. met their perfect match. As the decade The documentary charts their roots in progressed, rock ’n’ roll music swept in from Scotland and their move to London to form America, with slow dancing giving way to
jiving and shattering the rules of the dance hall. To discover what it was like to be young in the 1960s Iain heads to the Twist capital of Scotland, Dundee, meeting the man who brought the Beatles to Bridge of Allan. He hears about the teenage hysteria experienced by Scotland’s Beatstalkers and Glasgow’s cool mod scene. By the 1970s, a Scotland’s Big Night Out moved into people’s living rooms. Hostesses laid on drinks and nibbles for a glamorous evening complete with cheese and pineapple hedgehog. Getting into the 80s spirit, Iain dons his kneepads and tries his hand at Roller Disco at the Barrowland Ballroom, before visiting Brechin, home to the hottest nightclub in the country at the time, Flicks. He hears the real story of the rave scene that swept Scotland in the nineties and finds out how indie music took over Scotland’s Big Night Out. With a rich mixture of a bit of fun on the dance floor, archive footage and interviews with those who were there, Scotland’s Big Night Out celebrates some of Scotland’s most enjoyable nights out. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland The Hogmanay Show: 11pm–1am on BBC Radio Scotland. Join in the Hogmanay celebrations with Bryan Burnett this New Year. See in the bells in style with Bryan and enjoy the party tunes provided along with live music from the CASK STRENGTH CEILIDH BAND with FIONA HUNTER. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ceilidh na Bliadhn' Uire - Hogmanay Ceilidh: 11.30pm – 1.30am on BBC ALBA. This year the Hogmanay Ceilidh is live from the Misty Isle. With Cathy Macdonald and Niall Iain Macdonald offering a hearty welcome and throwing the doors open for the New Year celebrations in the heart of a highland community at An Crùbh in Sleat, Skye. An evening of music and entertainment in the company of multitalented characters awaits you. Artists and musicians joining Cathy and Niall Iain for a lively musical session in the run up to the bells and into the wee small hours, are; ART CORMACK, MÀNRAN, THE GLENFINNAN CEILIDH BAND, SIAN -
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become one of the nation’s most iconic bands. During the 80s, Scottish bands like Simple Minds, Big Country and Hipsway sang with a transatlantic twang but not The Proclaimers. For Charlie, it was never an option to hide their accent: “It was a determination to do it our own way . Not ‘sod the consequences’ but accept the consequences.” Their unwillingness to conform made them stand out from the rest of the pop crowd. As comedian Matt Lucas recalls: “They looked middle of the road… Hogmanay Live 2017: 11.30pm–12.30am but actually, you know, they were real on BBC One Scotland. It’s the ultimate New rebels because everyone else was doing Year party and everyone’s invited. Jackie electronic music. That’s rebellion in a Bird waves goodbye to 2017, live from the sweater - a chunky one - Arran sweater.” Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, with special Contributions come from Dexy’s Midnight guests, and some great music to get your Runners frontman Kevin Rowland, The Hogmanay shindig started in style. There's a Housemartin’s Paul Heaton, Matt Lucas, special homecoming appearance from Muriel Gray, BBC DJ Simon Mayo, KT award-winning singer/songwriter KT Tunstall, Edwyn Collins, Justin Currie and TUNSTALL who'll bring in 2018 with a the KLF’s Bill Drummond, while First Minister rousing performance on stage in Glasgow. Nicola Sturgeon reveals the part The Traditional favourites will take centre stage Proclaimers had in motivating her political too, with PHIL CUNNINGHAM AND ALLY career. BAIN leading proceedings and www.bbc.co.uk/scotland contemporary traditional music outfit THE SCOTT WOOD BAND throwing their unique MONDAY 1 JANUARY energy into the mix. It wouldn't be Hogmanay, of course, without the skirl of The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC the pipes and this year that comes courtesy Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is of the 2017 World Pipe Band Championship happening in music, arts and culture from winners, Inveraray & District Pipe Band. In across Scotland - plus Ian Rankin joins Edinburgh, Roddy Hart will be joining the Janice for a look at 30 years of Rebus. thousands of revellers expected on the www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland streets to enjoy the capital’s Hogmanay celebrations. Soak in all the atmosphere of TEXAS with the BBC SCOTTISH the legendary street party and gather family SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 4pm on BBC and friends together to watch the Radio Scotland. A performance featuring spectacular fireworks that light up the skies TEXAS and the BBC SSO. on the stroke of midnight. Edinburgh's www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Concert in the Gardens is headlined this year by the inimitable RAG'N'BONE MAN, The Artist Selects: 5pm on BBC Radio but if you can't make it to the event Scotland. MIDGE URE selects tracks that yourself, don't worry – his performance have influenced his musical career. from Edinburgh will be on Hogmanay Live so www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland you can get in the spirit from the comfort of your living room. Watch live on BBC One Classic Scottish Albums - This is the Scotland, UK-wide via the Red Button and story of THE PROCLAIMERS: 6pm on BBC get involved on social media with Radio Scotland. Musician Davie Scott reveals #bbchogmanay. the tale behind the classic Scottish album. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Christmas Day in the Morning: 00.05am on BBC Radio Scotland. Cathy MacDonald SHEENA EASTON in Conversation: 6.30presents the sparkling young voices of 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. 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Scotland. End the day in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, blues and soul. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland TUESDAY 2 JANUARY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland John Peel's Scottish Sessions: 4pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Tom Ravenscroft celebrates John Peel's contribution to the evolution of Scottish music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland RAB NOAKES’ Power of Music: 5–6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. After being diagnosed with tonsillar cancer a couple of years ago, Rab Noakes found himself drawn to playing his guitar and writing songs during his recovery. He wrote and recorded 'The Treatment Tapes' EP based on his experience of being ill. He believes that immersing himself in music aided his return to good health. Rab speaks to other people who have undergone cancer treatment and looks at how music helped them get through it. Beth Nielsen Chapman tells the remarkable personal story of losing her husband to cancer then having breast cancer herself, and how she reflected this in her music. Bob Harris describes how he was drawn to particular songs during his recovery from prostate cancer. And Rod Clements found himself listening to old blues songs he hadn't heard for years during his treatment. Rab also explores traditional public expressions of grief and suffering through Gaelic psalm singing with folklorist Margaret Bennett who lost her own son the composer and musician Martyn Bennett - to cancer. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Classic Scottish Albums: 6pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Davie Scott rediscovers the album that spawned the moster hit 'Baker Street'. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan celebrates the artisits, musicians and songwriters who died in 2017. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky presnts from Glasgow's CCA with TIFF MERRITT, MARGO PRICE and LEWIS & LEIGH. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy begins the year in customery fashion - the Night of the Long Songs. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland WEDNESDAY 3 JANUARY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays -----------------------------------------------essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Jazz House: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Featuring appearances from Michael Parkinson, Ian Rankin and GREGORY PORTER. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Story of Scotdisc: 9-10pm on BBC One Scotland. Scotdisc Records is one of Scotland’s most successful labels, embracing the tartan Scottish music tradition and selling millions of records and videos over its 40 year history. One-off documentary, The Story of Scotdisc, tells the tale of the label that has been delivering a Scottish soundtrack to our lives entertaining the world with tartan tunes and Highland hootenannies. This is Scotdisc’s story but it also tells the tale of traditional Scottish folk and country music since the 1970s. It’s the story of Dougie Stevenson and Bill Garden who have recorded many iconic artists like SYDNEY DEVINE, LENA MARTELL, STUART ANDERSON JR, TOMMY SCOTT, THE ALEXANDER BROTHERS, EVE GRAHAM and THE PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS. Syndey Devine is wonder of the Scottish music world with a career spanning six decades, selling an estimated 15 million records. Sydney’s popularity and Scotdisc’s success have gone hand in hand and, according to Sydney, the secret to their success is simple. He says: “In the forty odd years I’ve been associated with Dougie and Bill I think we’ve maybe had one argument…I don’t think I even have a
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Got a 2017 / 2018 American tour planned - get the dates listed here!!! FEBRUARY TALISK: At Folk Alliance International in Kansas City. Nominees of the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Horizon Award, and winners of the 2015 Young Folk Award, Talisk are one of the fastest rising bands on the UK folk scene in recent years. www.facebook.com/TaliskMusic
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page 13: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian KAREN MATHESON, JOHN MCCUSKER, KRIS DREVER, IAN CARR, KEVIN MCGUIRE + special guest brass band: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Following the huge success of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook over 11 years they will be returning once again and this time taking to the road for 6 shows in Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Teemed with jovial anecdotes, modern and traditional Christmas music and exquisite musicianship that will tug at ones heartstrings. Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net www.facebook.com/ philschristmassongbook 22 DECEMBER PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK including EDDI READER, KAREN MATHESON, JOHN MCCUSKER, KRIS DREVER, IAN CARR, KEVIN MCGUIRE + special guest brass band: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Following the huge success of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook over 11 years they will be returning once again and this time taking to the road for 6 shows in Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Teemed with jovial anecdotes, modern and traditional Christmas music and exquisite musicianship that will tug at ones heartstrings. Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net www.facebook.com/ philschristmassongbook
classic Human League, the furiously impressive Treacherous Orchestra and the ever colourful Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5. From the moment revellers arrive at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay front doors on 31st December it will be clear that this year is different. Traditional tenement doors will give way to acrobats greeting those arriving. Step inside and giant Granny puppets over 3 metres high will welcome you, and teams of dancers will show you the steps to the Gay Gordons and Dashing White Sergeant ahead of the Big Dance happening a little later in the evening.In the tradition of First Footing, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will welcome friends, family and strangers into its home for a night to remember, full of entertainment, music, dancing, old friends and new and a spectacular midnight moment. Tickets still available (£26 incl booking fee) from www.edinburghshogmanay.com 10 JANUARY Edinburgh Folk Club: At The Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ. Time: doors 7:30pm / showtime 8pm. Tickets (£10, £9, £7, £5) from EFC’s on-line box office or on door. www.facebook.com/edfolkclub 19 FEBRUARY
Brookfield Knights presents ….. LINDSAY LOU AND THE FLATBELLYS: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou returns to the UK with her band and a brand new album to promote. The popular four-piece had previously taken Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm on previous 30 DECEMBER visits and after flying in for their own (sold-out) headline show at Glasgow’s SKERRYVORE: At Howden Park Centre, Celtic Connections in 2017, they soon Livingston. Back on the remote Scottish became the talk of the town. The band island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but was included in the BBC 2 TV Highlights contemporary trad quartet that formed show that was filmed at the city’s Royal Skerryvore could have only dreamed that Concert Hall on the opening night. over the next decade they would become www.facebook.com/lindsayloumusic a multi-award winning act that was www.brookfield-knights.com performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors 13 MARCH for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland. SQUARE ONE with ANDY From those traditional roots the band MIDDLETON: At The Jazz Bar, have developed both in size and sound to Edinburgh. Award-winning Scottish create a unique fusion of their traditional quartet Square One are delighted to music and songs with the urban sounds announce a short Scottish tour in March of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability 2018 (including Glasgow, Edinburgh, to fuse traditional Scottish music and Stirling, Greenock, New Galloway and rhythms with a range of other genres is a Mull) with very special guest, American trademark of their distinctive, high saxophonist Andy Middleton, for an energy sound. unmissable evening of dynamic modern www.facebook.com/skerryvore jazz. Comprising some of Scotland’s finest emerging jazz musicians, Square 31 DECEMBER One are known for their heavy-hitting melodic compositions and energised live Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party: performances. Whilst their music blends At Princes Street, Edinburgh. Two music folk-inspired lyricism with a gritty rock stages bring six terrific music acts to edge, it is an intelligent musical rapport Edinburgh, from the best of modern that makes this powerhouse of Scottish Scottish bands such as Sacred Paws jazz talent more than the sum of all (winners of Scottish Album of the Year) these parts. The proud recipients of the to Isle of Skye’s Niteworks, and UK acts Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, from hotly tipped Barns Courtney to retro administered by Help Musicians UK for
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian :: glasgow + surrounding area emerging jazz artists, they released their debut album In Motion (October 2016) to acclaim by critics and listeners alike. Andy Middleton is one of the very top-tier saxophonists living in Europe today. Imaginative and adventurous virtuosity spans an incredibly wide breadth of expression - from fierce power to tender warmth, lyrical yet rhythmically driving, masterful and inspired. His compositions, harmonically modern and melodic yet clearly rooted in the jazz tradition, provide the perfect setting. www.squareonequartet.com www.andymiddleton.com
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19 DECEMBER PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK including EDDI READER, KAREN MATHESON, JOHN MCCUSKER, KRIS DREVER, IAN CARR, KEVIN MCGUIRE + special guest brass band: At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. Following the huge success of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook over 11 years they will be returning once again and this time taking to the road for 6 shows in Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Teemed with jovial anecdotes, modern and traditional Christmas music and exquisite musicianship that will tug at ones heartstrings. Phil will be joined by some of the finest musicians on the Scottish folk scene. Tickets @ www.glasgowconcerthalls.com www.facebook.com/ philschristmassongbook
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Grammy Nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman to play Glasgow City Halls in biggest ever gig for The Fallen Angels Club ..... GIGnotes: Beth Nielsen Chapman plus Robert Vincent. Tuesday 6 March. At The City Halls Glasgow. Tickets £25/£23 from The City Halls Box Office on 0141 353 8000 also available from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb.
"With The City Halls the venue, this will be the biggest ever Glasgow gig for Kevin Morris and The Fallen Angels Club"
29 DECEMBER LISA KOWALSKI and Friends: At Stereo Cafe Bar, 20 - 28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Lisa Kowalski brings together an array of talented Scottish artists to showcase Taylor Swift's songs old and new. With ANNA SWEENEY , MATTHEW RAWLINGS OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, BONNIE HIGGS, MATTHEW GIBB, MEGAN D and OLIVIA DAWN. A multi artist event which provides a platform for a bunch of very talented up and coming Scottish artists and musicians to choose from Taylor's extensive back catalogue, which love her or hate her, features some incredible song writing acumen. These gigs are always huge fun and highly atmospheric for performers and artists alike as the crowd will sing along to every word of very song, not just the big hits. Swifties know every line of every album track and some of those album tracks, sang with the right vocal are spell binding. Tickets are £10 @ http://lisakowalski.bigcartel.com/ www.facebook.com/lisakowalskimusic 6 JANUARY
The twice Grammy-nominated Beth Nielsen Chapman is heading to Glasgow in March for a gig at the City Halls with support from Robert Vincent. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter is writing new material to add a body of material that is specially crafted, beautifully performed and much admired. She thrives on musical diversity as can be seen by the long, long list of hits and songs she has written for top artists ranging from Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris to Elton John and Neil Diamond, Trisha Yearwood to Willie Nelson – and whole load more. A lecturer on the magic of creativity, Beth’s own albums are a treat – Deeper Still, Back To Love and Uncovered included. All clearly and powerfully demonstrate her flawless writing and delivery. Her superior song craft was also recognised when she was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2016. With The City Halls the venue, this will be the biggest ever Glasgow gig for Kevin Morris and The Fallen Angels Club. Beth Nielsen Chapman, in anyone’s eyes, is a first-class singer/songwriter and he previous Scottish visits have been a sheer delight. “If you like well-crafted music for grown-ups, she's not to be missed” – BBC
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area BADSTONE: At The Electric Bar, Motherwell. 9pm. Free. Badstone was formed by a group of musicians who have many years of playing, touring and recording experience between them. This group of seasoned musicians play a wide variety of music from the likes of the Beatles, The Stones, ZZ Top, Thin Lizzy, Stereophonics, ACDC, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company, Queen, David Bowie, Eagles, Stevie Wonder etc. www.facebook.com/Badstone.Band 19 JANUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. RED TAIL RING: At Celtic Connections Festival, Glasgow. Red Tail Ring from Kalamazoo are fast becoming the most talked about duo on the American roots music circuit. After releasing their latest album on this side of the Atlantic, they attracted a lot of welldeserved attention too. www.facebook.com/redtailring www.brookfield-knights.com 20 JANUARY SKERRYVORE: At Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections. Back on the remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multi-award winning act that was performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland. From those traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms with a range of other genres is a trademark of their distinctive, high energy sound. www.facebook.com/skerryvore STRING SISTERS: At The Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (With Scotland’s WILD HEART) for Celtic Connections at 7.30pm. Tickets: £20-£23, box office: 0141 353 8000. With a new album 'Between Wind and Water' due on 16 February the String Sisters produce a sound that is aweinspiring and captivating in equal measure. Capable of capturing an audience from the first few notes, their shows are a masterclass in the emotional power of instrumental music and traditional song. From heart-stopping songs performed by Emma Härdelin and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh to the energetic intensity of the more upbeat fiddle tunes, 'Between Wind and Water' transfers the energy and emotion of their live performances to a studio recording. All gig details @ www.stringsisters.net/live/ Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Celtic Connections Showcase: At Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2pm. As Scotland's national conservatoire, our BMus Traditional Music students are thrilled to bring you an afternoon of newly composed and arranged music, as part of the largest annual winter music festival of its kind. The
40 strong collective, led by Artistic Director Phil Cunningham and award-winning tutor Jenn Butterworth, will form a huge folk band to showcase some of the great work created at the Royal Conservatoire this year. Tickets: Available from Celtic Connections Box Office. www.rcs.ac.uk ROSS AINSLIE & THE SANCTUARY BAND: At Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow. As part of Celtic Connections, Ross Ainslie & “The Sanctuary Band” will be performing “Sanctuary”. Band members are: Greg Lawson, Steve Byrnes, James Lindsay, Hamish Napier & Cormac Byrne. www.facebook.com/RossAinslieMusic
USED BLUES: At Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 5QT. 8:30pm. Free. The name says it all ... the songs aren't new, but that doesn't mean there's nothing original about this band! From the 1940's tunes of Louis Jordan to the contemporary songs of Gary Clark Jr via Tom Waits, Buddy Guy et al, this band delivers! www.facebook.com/usedbluesglasgow
PEATBOG FAERIES: At Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow for Celtic Connections. 8pm. To celebrate 25 years, in the business, the Peatbog Faeries have a new album Live@25 - being released on 8 December. Given that this is a band that is so renowned for live performances, the release of a live 23 JANUARY album seems appropriate! The band was twice rewarded with “Best Live Act” at the DANTE: At Broadcast, Glasgow as part of Scottish Trad Awards and has been Celtic Connections. Dante are on the road nominated for the ”Best Live Act” at the following the release of Rose - the first song Radio 2 Folk Awards. The dynamic intensity in 4 years from the Scottish sextet and as of their live performances is well known to produced by Andy Monaghan of Frightened festival goers all over the world. This album Rabbit, and mastered by the legendary offers a superbly recorded and mastered Howie Weinberg (Nirvana’s Nevermind). The version from two of their live gigs. It track is the first cut from their follow up captures the diversity of the inspiration that album 'I Wear your Weight with Mine’ goes into their compositions and the expected in 2018. The track sees the tightness of a unit that has honed their craft Scottish indie band burst back on the scene over the years. The album was recorded with a dark, high-energy track, that has over two nights in a barn in deepest Much echoes of The National and Interpol, whilst Marcle, Herefordshire and the Hebridean further showcasing the band’s talent for Celtic Festival. songwriting and depth of lyrical content. www.facebook.com/peatbogfaeries Recorded in Slate Room Studios in Pencaitland, Scotland, frontman McLaughlin 27 JANUARY states: “This record also saw a shift in how we write, whereas our first LP, Wake, was Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE essentially all my own creative output, there FRETLESS with CARA DILLON: At Celtic was a lot more collaboration on the new Connections Festival (Royal Concert Hall tracks - Rose in particular grew out of a New Auditorium). Juno award-winning great jangly hook that Steve (Stephen Canadian supergroup The Fretless (2017 Thom - Mandolin/Guitar) came up with on Instrumental Album of The Year) also picked the electric mandolin and it just blossomed up two nominations in the Canadian Folk organically from there - if you excuse the Music Awards (Best Contemporary Album puns! The band has been together in the and Instrumental Group of The Year). The current lineup for a few years now, since we accolade was great news for a band that toured the first record, and consequently continues to grow in stature around the feels a lot more democratic, in terms of world, seen by many as one of the most creative process.” powerfully charged forces on the roots www.facebook.com/wearedante music circuit. Previously, they had gathered in some similarly impressive honours on 25 JANUARY their home turf but it took the release of the current album, Bird’s Nest, to win them the Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE attention they deserved on this side of the FRETLESS: At Celtic Connections Festival Atlantic. (St Andrews in the Square). Juno awardwww.facebook.com/thefretless winning Canadian supergroup The Fretless www.brookfield-knights.com (2017 Instrumental Album of The Year) also picked up two nominations in the Canadian 1 FEBRUARY Folk Music Awards (Best Contemporary Album and Instrumental Group of The Year). Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE The accolade was great news for a band that BROTHER BROTHERS: At Celtic continues to grow in stature around the Connections Festival, Glasgow. Those with world, seen by many as one of the most fingers on the pulse of what’s happening powerfully charged forces on the roots Stateside, are already aware of the music circuit. Previously, they had gathered reputation developed by The Brother in some similarly impressive honours on Brothers from stunning live performances their home turf but it took the release of the that have had the grapevine buzzing. It’s current album, Bird’s Nest, to win them the rare for so many other well established acts attention they deserved on this side of the to be collectively singing the praises of their Atlantic. contemporaries but that’s what has been www.facebook.com/thefretless happening in the USA with Lake Street Dive, www.brookfield-knights.com Sarah Jarosz and Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys all openly declaring themselves to 26 JANUARY be big fans. At last the UK will get a chance to experience what it is that has been
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 19: glasgow + surrounding area winning them so much valuable attention. www.facebook.com/thebrotherbrothers www.brookfield-knights.com 10 FEBRUARY DAVE ARCARI: At Memorial Hall, Milton of Buchanan. Slide guitarist and songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via nine internationallyacclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari's new album – Live at Memorial Hall – recorded at a venue close to his home on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, was released in September on Buzz Records. www.facebook.com/davearcarimusic 2 FEBRUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE BROTHER BROTHERS: At Celtic Connections Festival, Glasgow. Those with fingers on the pulse of what’s happening Stateside, are already aware of the reputation developed by The Brother Brothers from stunning live performances that have had the grapevine buzzing. It’s rare for so many other well established acts to be collectively singing the praises of their contemporaries but that’s what has been happening in the USA with Lake Street Dive, Sarah Jarosz and Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys all openly declaring themselves to be big fans. At last the UK will get a chance to experience what it is that has been winning them so much valuable attention. www.facebook.com/thebrotherbrothers www.brookfield-knights.com 20 FEBRUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. LINDSAY LOU AND THE FLATBELLYS: At Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow. Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou returns to the UK with her band and a brand new album to promote. The popular four-piece had previously taken Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm on previous visits and after flying in for their own (sold-out) headline show at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in 2017, they soon became the talk of the town. The band was included in the BBC 2 TV Highlights show that was filmed at the city’s Royal Concert Hall on the opening night. www.facebook.com/lindsayloumusic www.brookfield-knights.com 27 FEBRUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. LINDSAY LOU AND THE FLATBELLYS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou returns to the UK with her band and a brand new album to promote. The popular four-piece had previously taken Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm on previous visits and after flying in for their own (sold-out) headline show at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in 2017, they soon became the talk of the town. The band was included in the BBC 2 TV Highlights show that was filmed at the city’s Royal Concert Hall on the opening night.
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Galloway and Mull) with very special guest, American saxophonist Andy Middleton, for an unmissable evening of dynamic modern 6 MARCH jazz. Comprising some of Scotland’s finest emerging jazz musicians, Square One are The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... known for their heavy-hitting melodic BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN plus ROBERT compositions and energised live VINCENT: At The City Halls Glasgow. The performances. Whilst their music blends twice Grammy-nominated Beth Nielsen folk-inspired lyricism with a gritty rock Chapman is heading to Glasgow in March edge, it is an intelligent musical rapport that for a gig at the City Halls. The Nashvillemakes this powerhouse of Scottish jazz based singer/songwriter is writing new talent more than the sum of all these parts. material to add a body of material that is The proud recipients of the Peter specially crafted, beautifully performed and Whittingham Jazz Award, administered by much admired. She thrives on musical Help Musicians UK for emerging jazz artists, diversity as can be seen by the long, long they released their debut album In Motion list of hits and songs she has written for top (October 2016) to acclaim by critics and artists ranging from Bonnie Raitt and listeners alike. Andy Middleton is one of the Emmylou Harris to Elton John and Neil very top-tier saxophonists living in Europe Diamond, Trisha Yearwood to Willie today. Imaginative and adventurous Nelson – and whole load more. With The virtuosity spans an incredibly wide breadth City Halls the venue, this will be the biggest of expression - from fierce power to tender ever Glasgow gig for Kevin Morris and The warmth, lyrical yet rhythmically driving, Fallen Angels Club.Beth Nielsen Chapman, masterful and inspired. His compositions, in anyone’s eyes, is a first-class singer/ harmonically modern and melodic yet songwriter and he previous Scottish visits clearly rooted in the jazz tradition, provide have been a sheer delight. Tickets £25/£23 the perfect setting. from The City Halls Box Office 0141 353 www.squareonequartet.com 8000 plus Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb. www.andymiddleton.com www.facebook.com/bethnielsenchapman www.fallenangelsclub.com 12 MAY 8 MARCH
StG Promtions presents ..... MARK GEARY with support: At Audio, Glasgow. SQUARE ONE with ANDY MIDDLETON: £10. Gig 1 of 5 for StG's 5th Birthday At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. Awardcelebrations. Our aim is simple. That is to winning Scottish quartet Square One are bring the best entertainment and unique delighted to announce a short Scottish tour events to venues across Scotland. StG in March 2018 (including Glasgow, Promotions grew out of a love for music, the Edinburgh, Stirling, Greenock, New arts and design and offered the chance for Galloway and Mull) with very special guest, two old school friends to work together after American saxophonist Andy Middleton, for 20 years. Enjoy the journey! an unmissable evening of dynamic modern www.facebook.com/StgPromotions jazz. Comprising some of Scotland’s finest emerging jazz musicians, Square One are 18 MAY known for their heavy-hitting melodic compositions and energised live StG Promtions presents ..... IAN performances. Whilst their music blends McNABB: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. folk-inspired lyricism with a gritty rock £17, seated. Gig 2 of 5 for StG's 5th edge, it is an intelligent musical rapport that Birthday celebrations. Our aim is simple. makes this powerhouse of Scottish jazz That is to bring the best entertainment and talent more than the sum of all these parts. unique events to venues across Scotland. The proud recipients of the Peter StG Promotions grew out of a love for Whittingham Jazz Award, administered by music, the arts and design and offered the Help Musicians UK for emerging jazz artists, chance for two old school friends to work they released their debut album In Motion together after 20 years. Enjoy the journey! (October 2016) to acclaim by critics and www.facebook.com/StgPromotions listeners alike. Andy Middleton is one of the very top-tier saxophonists living in Europe 19 MAY today. Imaginative and adventurous virtuosity spans an incredibly wide breadth StG Promtions presents ..... IAN of expression - from fierce power to tender McNABB: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. warmth, lyrical yet rhythmically driving, £17, seated. Gig 3 of 5 for StG's 5th masterful and inspired. His compositions, Birthday celebrations. Our aim is simple. harmonically modern and melodic yet That is to bring the best entertainment and clearly rooted in the jazz tradition, provide unique events to venues across Scotland. the perfect setting. StG Promotions grew out of a love for www.squareonequartet.com music, the arts and design and offered the www.andymiddleton.com chance for two old school friends to work together after 20 years. Enjoy the journey! 10 MARCH www.facebook.com/StgPromotions SQUARE ONE with ANDY MIDDLETON: At Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock. Awardwinning Scottish quartet Square One are delighted to announce a short Scottish tour in March 2018 (including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Greenock, New
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Crail Folk Club Burns Night: At Golf Hotel, 8pm. Haggis, neeps and tatties included! We aim to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. The Town Hall is not licensed, so please feel free to bring your own bottle & glasses. Tickets on door or call 01333 450572 or @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk 1 FEBRUARY
27 MAY StG Promtions presents ..... MUNDY (21 Jelly Legs) with original line up: At 02 ABC2, £20. Gig 5 of 5 for StG's 5th Birthday celebrations. Our aim is simple. That is to bring the best entertainment and unique events to venues across Scotland. StG Promotions grew out of a love for music, the arts and design and offered the chance for two old school friends to work together after 20 years. Enjoy the journey! www.facebook.com/StgPromotions
FIFE / CENTRAL / PERTHSHIRE / TAYSIDE Send us all your gig dates for Tayside, Perthshire, Fife and Central areas . Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 21 DECEMBER Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents ..... SCALDED CATS: At The Polish Ex-serviceman's Club, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, doors open at 7.30pm. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk 28 DECEMBER Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents ..... KINRICK: At The Polish Exserviceman's Club, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, doors open at 7.30pm. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk 29 DECEMBER SKERRYVORE with MÀNRAN: At Albert Halls, Stirling. Back on the remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multi-award winning act that was performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland. From those traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms with a range of other genres is a trademark of their distinctive, high energy sound. www.facebook.com/skerryvore 25 JANUARY
Brookfield Knights presents ….. RED TAIL RING: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club, The Polish Ex-serviceman's Club, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, doors open at 7.30pm. Red Tail Ring from Kalamazoo are fast becoming the most talked about duo on the American roots music circuit. After releasing their latest album on this side of the Atlantic, they attracted a lot of welldeserved attention too. www.facebook.com/redtailring www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.brookfield-knights.com 8 FEBRUARY Crail Folk Club presents ..... THE COALTOWN DAISIES: At Crail Town Hall, 8pm. We aim to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. The Town Hall is not licensed, so please feel free to bring your own bottle & glasses. Tickets on door or call 01333 450572 or @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk 22 FEBRUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. LINDSAY LOU AND THE FLATBELLYS: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou returns to the UK with her band and a brand new album to promote. The popular four-piece had previously taken Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm on previous visits and after flying in for their own (sold-out) headline show at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in 2017, they soon became the talk of the town. The band was included in the BBC 2 TV Highlights show that was filmed at the city’s Royal Concert Hall on the opening night. www.facebook.com/lindsayloumusic www.brookfield-knights.com Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town Hall, 8pm. During Singers' Nights we feature local singers and musicians, as well as those visiting Crail. All are welcome. If you don’t want to perform then just come along and tap your feet. Floor spots usually available on guest nights. We aim to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. The Town Hall is not licensed, so please feel free to bring your own bottle & glasses. Tickets on door or call 01333 450572 or @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk 8 MARCH
and listen in a friendly atmosphere. The Town Hall is not licensed, so please feel free to bring your own bottle & glasses. Tickets on door or call 01333 450572 or @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk 11 MARCH SQUARE ONE with ANDY MIDDLETON: At Tolbooth, Stirling. Award-winning Scottish quartet Square One are delighted to announce a short Scottish tour in March 2018 (including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Greenock, New Galloway and Mull) with very special guest, American saxophonist Andy Middleton, for an unmissable evening of dynamic modern jazz. Comprising some of Scotland’s finest emerging jazz musicians, Square One are known for their heavy-hitting melodic compositions and energised live performances. Whilst their music blends folk-inspired lyricism with a gritty rock edge, it is an intelligent musical rapport that makes this powerhouse of Scottish jazz talent more than the sum of all these parts. The proud recipients of the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, administered by Help Musicians UK for emerging jazz artists, they released their debut album In Motion (October 2016) to acclaim by critics and listeners alike. Andy Middleton is one of the very top-tier saxophonists living in Europe today. Imaginative and adventurous virtuosity spans an incredibly wide breadth of expression - from fierce power to tender warmth, lyrical yet rhythmically driving, masterful and inspired. His compositions, harmonically modern and melodic yet clearly rooted in the jazz tradition, provide the perfect setting. www.squareonequartet.com www.andymiddleton.com 22 MARCH Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town Hall, 8pm. During Singers' Nights we feature local singers and musicians, as well as those visiting Crail. All are welcome. If you don’t want to perform then just come along and tap your feet. Floor spots usually available on guest nights. We aim to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. The Town Hall is not licensed, so please feel free to bring your own bottle & glasses. Tickets on door or call 01333 450572 or @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk 12 APRIL Crail Folk Club presents ..... TOM McCONVILLE & ANDY WATT: At Crail Town Hall, 8pm. We aim to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. The Town Hall is not licensed, so please feel free to bring your own bottle & glasses. Tickets on door or call 01333 450572 or @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk
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SKERRYVORE: At Red Hot Highland Fling, Inverness. Back on the remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multi-award winning act that was performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland. From those traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and 12 JULY funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms with a range of Crail Folk Club presents ..... other genres is a trademark of their HAGGERDASH: At Crail Town Hall, 8pm. distinctive, high energy sound. We aim to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along www.facebook.com/skerryvore and listen in a friendly atmosphere. The Town Hall is not licensed, so please feel free 2 JANUARY to bring your own bottle & glasses. Tickets SKERRYVORE with SKIPINNISH: At The on door or call 01333 450572 or @ Nevis Centre, Fort William. Back on the www.crailfolkclub.org.uk remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multi-award winning act that was
performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland. From those traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms with a range of other genres is a trademark of their distinctive, high energy sound. www.facebook.com/skerryvore 23 FEBRUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. LINDSAY LOU AND THE FLATBELLYS: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou returns to the UK with her band and a brand new album to promote. The popular four-piece had previously taken Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm on previous visits and after flying in for their own (sold-out) headline show at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in 2017, they soon became the talk of the town. The band was included in the BBC 2 TV Highlights show that was filmed at the city’s Royal Concert Hall on the opening night. www.facebook.com/lindsayloumusic www.brookfield-knights.com
WEST COAST ISLANDS / SHETLAND / ORKNEY Send us all your gig dates for all of the Scottish islands Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Isle of Bute …. Transclyde Music is a group of like minded people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to promote live music on the island. For their latest gig news go to …. www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic 1 JANUARY SKERRYVORE with MÀNRAN: At New Year Party Portree. Back on the remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multi-award winning act that was performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland. From those traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms with a range of other genres is a trademark of their distinctive, high energy sound. www.facebook.com/skerryvore 25 FEBRUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. LINDSAY LOU AND THE FLATBELLYS: At
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22 DECEMBER EMILY SMITH (Presented by Newton Stewart & Mannigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival): At Crafty Distillery, Newton Stewart, DG8 6JZ. Show 7.30pm. Multi-award winning Scottish folksinger Emily Smith has been a leading voice of the Scottish folk scene for over a decade. December 2017 sees her tour her hugely popular Christmas show promoting the accompanying album ‘Songs For Christmas’. Now in it’s seventh year the show is selling out venues across Scotland from castles to churches and theatres across the land! Joining Emily on the ‘Songs For Christmas’ tour are JAMIE MCCLENNAN and ANNA MASSIE on guitars, fiddles and vocals and ROSS HAMILTON * on bass and vocals. (*Edinburgh, Kirkintilloch & Dumfries shows only). Tickets £12.50 @ www.tradmusic.com www.facebook.com/EmilySmithSongs 6 JANUARY Indievous Presents ..... THE TOPIC + CORTNE + THE STONED IMMACULATE + SHIVA: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow. 7.45pm. £5/£4 on door. www.facebook.com/indievous 19 JANUARY
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today. Imaginative and adventurous virtuosity spans an incredibly wide breadth of expression - from fierce power to tender warmth, lyrical yet rhythmically driving, masterful and inspired. His compositions, harmonically modern and melodic yet clearly rooted in the jazz tradition, provide the perfect setting. www.squareonequartet.com www.andymiddleton.com
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26 JANUARY Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE FRETLESS: At The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria. Juno award-winning Canadian supergroup The Fretless (2017 Instrumental Album of The Year) also picked up two nominations in the Canadian Folk Music Awards (Best Contemporary Album and Instrumental Group of The Year). The accolade was great news for a band that continues to grow in stature around the world, seen by many as one of the most powerfully charged forces on the roots music circuit. Previously, they had gathered in some similarly impressive honours on their home turf but it took the release of the current album, Bird’s Nest, to win them the attention they deserved on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/thefretless www.brookfield-knights.com
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STRING SISTERS: At The Sage (Stage 2), Gateshead. 8pm, tickets: £21.80. box office: 0191 443 4661. With a new album 'Between Wind and Water' due on 16 February the String Sisters produce a sound that is awe-inspiring and captivating in equal measure. Capable of capturing an audience from the first few notes, their shows are a masterclass in the emotional power of instrumental music and traditional 9 MARCH song. From heart-stopping songs performed by Emma Härdelin and Mairéad Ní SQUARE ONE with ANDY MIDDLETON: Mhaonaigh to the energetic intensity of the At Catstrand, New Galloway. Award-winning more upbeat fiddle tunes, 'Between Wind Scottish quartet Square One are delighted and Water' transfers the energy and to announce a short Scottish tour in March emotion of their live performances to a 2018 (including Glasgow, Edinburgh, studio recording. All gig details @ Stirling, Greenock, New Galloway and Mull) www.stringsisters.net/live/ with very special guest, American saxophonist Andy Middleton, for an 27 JANUARY unmissable evening of dynamic modern jazz. Comprising some of Scotland’s finest DARK SIDE OF THE MOOR: At The emerging jazz musicians, Square One are Maltings, Eastern Lane, Berwick upon known for their heavy-hitting melodic Tweed. TD15 1AJ. Dark Side of the Moor is a compositions and energised live Pink Floyd tribute band, the band evolved performances. Whilst their music blends from the classic rock covers band HD7 which folk-inspired lyricism with a gritty rock edge, has a history spanning more than 30 years. it is an intelligent musical rapport that In 2013, Dark Side of the Moor were invited makes this powerhouse of Scottish jazz to Berwick Beer Festival, where they had a talent more than the sum of all these parts. fantastic evening and were blown away by The proud recipients of the Peter the amazing response. Two years later Dark Whittingham Jazz Award, administered by Side of the Moor returned to Berwick by Help Musicians UK for emerging jazz artists, popular demand, to headline the Beer they released their debut album In Motion Festival once again. Now the band has been (October 2016) to acclaim by critics and invited back again to play at the Maltings! listeners alike. Andy Middleton is one of the You guys are as much a part of the show as very top-tier saxophonists living in Europe
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay Edinburgh 31 December Edinburgh's Hogmanay have unveiled the line-up to see in the New Year in front of the spectacular castle backdrop. Edinburgh singer Nina Nesbitt supports Concert in the Gardens headline act Rag'n'Bone Man. While other Scots acts Niteworks, Treacherous Orchestra, Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 and Sacred Paws appear at the Street Party. www.edinburghshogmanay.com
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announcements due every month in the lead up to what has become the biggest Burns Night Celebration on the planet. Donovan will play a special show at 9pm on Saturday 27 January, featuring his world-renowned repertoire.
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Oban Live was created following the open-air concert ‘DECADE’ in 2015 – the 10th anniversary Aberdeen celebration of trad-fusion band Skerryvore that 8-11 February attracted 6,000 people from all over the world to SPECTRA returns to Aberdeen for the fifth year - Oban. From this, Oban Live was formed in 2016 This year, the music element goes beyond a live with the aim of showcasing the very best Scotstage and will feature an outstanding music pro- tish and International artists as part of both the gramme played out at venues across the city by open-air concert and Oban Live Fringe events. Details for early bird Oban Live 2018 tickets will a smorgasbord of Nordic and UK talent - culmibe announced soon on Oban Live’s social media nating in stunning AV shows from stars of elecchannels. tronic music. www.spectraaberdeen.com
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Groove Cairngorm launched in March 2016 as the UK’s first and only resort based snowsports festival, and combined snowsports throughout the day with an Apres-ski party featuring a raft of local and international acts until the early hours of the morning.
Killin Music Festival delivers a weekend packed from start to finish with top-of-their-game artists, supported by a festival fringe featuring bar sessions, workshops, kids activities, competitions and even a pipe band! Now heading for it’s third year, Killin Music Festival looks to solidify it’s standing in the festival calendar, taking on board feedback from visitors, and by spreading it’s wings a bit further this time. Don't miss out for 2018! Tickets are on sale now via our website www.killinmusicfestival.com and are selling fast!
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Riverside Rock Jedburgh 23 June Riverside Rock is a musical extravaganza with something for everyone young and old and designed primarily to help raise cash for our chosen charity and other organisations around the Scottish Borders. Children’s Entertainment includes, Laser Quest, Inflatables of all sorts, Climbing Walls, Wrecking Ball, Kids Fun Fair Rides and much more. Kids entertainment is free for under 18’s from 12pm till 6pm. You’ll not find a better value family festival anywhere in Scotland, Riverside Rock is the place to be. www.riversiderock.co.uk
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Celtic Connections, the leading festival of world, folk and roots music, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary from Thursday 14 January to Sunday 4 February 2018 with 300 events featuring Orkney more than 2,000 artists from across the world in 24-27 May venues throughout Glasgow. The first four artists to appear at the 2018 Orkwww.celticconnections.com ney Folk Festival have been announced this week. Scottish singer-songwriter, Dougie MacLean; exquisite Highland fiddler, Duncan Chisholm, with his extended band line-up; String SisDumfries ters - a ten piece collaboration featuring world18-28 January renowned fiddle players and accompanists from the USA, Norway, Sweden, Ireland and ShetThe jam-packed programme is only the start of land; and Newfoundland’s globe-trotting trio,
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The Wee Dub Festival brings Edinburgh's biggest NYE party for lovers of good music and irie vibrations returns taking place over two venues, Wee Dub Hogmanay will be taking guests on a Edinburgh musical trip fuelled by reggae, dub, jungle and 26 Apr – 6 May beyond. Samedia Shebeen bring the tropical vibes upstairs at the Mash House. Experience Scotland Live with a seasonal feast of living traditions and local cultures. Encounter www.weedubfestival.co.uk music, storytelling, dance, craft, song and folk drama at venues – indoor and outdoor – across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Rooted in the past yet resonating in the present, TradFest showcases dynamic engagement with Scotland’s History and Heritage as well as providing a platform for up and coming talent in the world of Trad. Look out for the Battle of the Folk Band event as part of the finale performances this year!
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