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Norrie McCulloch (pictured) launches his new album on 24 February with gigs across central Scotland - see page 4 photo by Iain Thompson
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www.bbcalba.co.uk THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Edi Stark sits in and tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays songs from the movies. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy Hart shares highlights of recent performances from the Quat stage. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Fringe Fling: ABC meets BBC at the Adelaide Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. KATE TEMPEST reveals the tracks she returns to time and Fringe with Sonya Feldhoff and Janice Forsyth. again. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Glasgow area mid west coast
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays songs that celebrate the art of movie making. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Dundee Perth, Fife Stirling Falkirk
Fonn mo Bheatha: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee, with guest JULIE FOWLIS. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky has a session and interview with FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY Catalan singer-songwriter JOANA SERRAT. The Music Match: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Michelle McManus introduces her choice of music and chat. Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End the day in the company of the songwriting masters of www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland country, folk, blues and soul. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Na Trads: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. NORRIE MacIVER performs 'A Ribhinn Og' from Glasgow's Arches. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Aberdeen + North East page 22-25
WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Seirm: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk Buskers: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring NILE RODGERS, KT TUNSTALL and busker WILL BELL. www.bbcalba.co.uk
SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Fringe Fling: ABC meets BBC at the Adelaide Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary Fringe with Sonya Feldhoff and Janice Forsyth. Innes presents the best in traditional music and song. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Highlands + Islands page 26-27
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays songs inspired by movie stars dressed for success. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Ayrshire Dumfriesshire South West
The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Stephen Duffy plays the latest releases from Scotland and beyond. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Buskers: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring NILE RODGERS, KT TUNSTALL and busker WILL BELL. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Port: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Compilation of some of the best bits of the music series. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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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 Na Trads: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. NORRIE MacIVER performs 'A Ribhinn Og' from Glasgow's Arches.
Fonn mo Bheatha: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee, with guest MARY SMITH. www.bbcalba.co.uk Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann Kennedy presents music from the 2015 Celtic Connections festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West presents piping news and music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Where You’re Meant To Be: 10.45pm -12.05am on BBC Two Scotland. Paul Fegan’s first feature documentary follows Scottish cult-pop raconteur and former Arab Strap frontman AIDAN MOFFAT as he tours Scotland in 2014, performing his modern reinterpretations of old folk songs. The ensuing film is a warm-hearted journey through music, mortality, landscape and time. It’s also a moving, wry and enlightening depiction of two of Scotland’s most distinct and vital voices as they cross paths - and words. Aidan Moffat, a compelling performer, lyricist
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page 3: music on scotland's tv & radio this week and author, believes Scotland’s oldest songs are ripe for re-working against a contemporary urban backdrop. Sheila Stewart, MBE, the storyteller and traveller who was born in a stable in Blairgowrie and sang to the Pope and performed in the White House, does not. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays tracks written by STEVE SEVERIN and highlights the career of ROY WOOD. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland HebCelt: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights programme featuring KASSIDY, SKERRYVORE, FRANK YAMMA and DAVID BRIDLE. www.bbcalba.co.uk SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Port: 9.55pm on BBC ALBA. Join presenters and musicians Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh on a musical journey as they travel around Ireland and Scotland to explore their musical roots and meet the musicians and Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio characters who kept the flame of traditional Scotland. Jamie MacDougall presents the best in music alive. Along the way, they encounter and classical music. perform with some acclaimed Scottish and Irish www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland musicians in celebration of their shared musical heritage. A wealth of contemporary and Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy traditional music ensues. plays a Great Collaboration track featuring U2 www.bbcalba.co.uk and LYKKI LI. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy shines a spotlight on great contemporary Na Trads: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. Folk band and classic songwriting. RURA perform 'Allegory' recorded at Glasgow's www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Arches. www.bbcalba.co.uk TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY Na Trads: 7.20pm on BBC ALBA. DUNCAN CHISHOLM performs at the 2015 Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is Scotland. happening in music, arts and culture from across www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland THE WEE GOVAM PIPERS: 3pm on BBC ALBA. Scotland. Ten-year olds start a new pipe band in Govan. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on www.bbcalba.co.uk BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on chosen by listeners. Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Gary Innes presents the best in traditional music chosen by listeners. and song. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland BBC Radio Scotland. TIMOTHY B SCHMIT Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. plays songs from his new solo album, plus a Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Featuring live sessions and new material from classic Eagles track. Bruce MacGregor presents the very best in folk the best alternative artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland and roots music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Sunday Morning with ..... : 10am on BBC Radio Scotland. Music and conversation. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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musicians,” says Pennycook. New album 'I Will Kill Again' (out on 27 February) was recorded at Song, By Toad's studio/live space The Happiness Hotel in Leith, with the help of musician friends Na Trads: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. Folk band Liam Chapman, Faith Eliott, Alex Livingstone RURA perform 'Allegory' recorded at Glasgow's and Reuben Taylor, and produced by Neil Arches. Pennycook and mastered by Reuben Taylor. www.bbcalba.co.uk Current live Meursault band includes Sam Mallalieu, Fraser Hughes, Robyn Dawson and ------------------------------------------------ Reuben Taylor. www.iammeursault.com
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7 APRIL ADRIANA SPINA: At The Sound Lounge, Watermill Way, London. Adriana's songs are honest and sparkling, and her live performances not quickly forgotten - raw and heartfelt in equal measure. Having released her debut album in 2011, she has performed prolifically, sharing the stage with the likes of Sheryl Crow, Paolo Nutini, Eddi Reader, Midge Ure, and Dar Williams. www.facebook.com/adrianaspinamusic
https://adamholmesandtheembers.com/ 8 AUGUST DAVE ARCARI: At Blue’s Kitchen, Camden, London. Slide guitarist & 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 internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven in June 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. www.davearcari.com
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EDDI READER + special guest ADAM HOLMES: At Union Chapel, London. EDDI Send us all your USA READER famously harmonized with Annie HELPING SCOTTISH BASED gig and tour details Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her MUSICIANS PROMOTE time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It Email them to Carol LONDON GIGS was the short-lived but warmly remembered Fairground Attraction that really brought her into carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Send us all your gig the limelight and to the attention of a much dates for London! wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent album First of a Million Kisses both topped the Email them to Carol British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com songwriting influences of artists such as John Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van 23 FEBRUARY Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and THE LITTLE KICKS: At 229 Great Portland Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own Street, London. W1W 5PN. Discovery 2 presents unique brand of Americana, with a hint of as part of a programme of events celebrating Scotland. Independent Music Day Aberdeen's electronic , www.eddireader.co.uk Indie rock band The Little Kicks who combine soaring vocal harmonies and infectious guitar 25 MAY SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER hooks with the distinctive warmth of analogue
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synthesizers. Doors 7pm. Tickets £10 (£7 adv) www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 4 MARCH MEURSAULT: At The Lexington, London. Named after the protagonist of Camus' novel L'Etranger, Meursault is a creative offspring of Edinburgh's champion of “epic lo-fi” Neil Pennycook. “It isn't really a band, more a solo project with a revolving cast of friends/
ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS: At St Pancras Old Church, London. (rescheduled from 19th Jan). With his band The Embers Adam combines the songwriting influences of artists such as John Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own unique brand of Americana, with a hint of Scotland. Further information and ticket links at...
OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): Touring USA in September/October. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with a new record and a new line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new recording captures parts of a
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Project 15’, Rachel Alice Johnson has been steadily winning over critics with her contagiously catchy melodies, with her debut EP transitioning in to sultry rock and roll and electro-pop, inspired by Lana Del Rey, Royal Blood, Chelsea Wolfe and Wolf Alice. www.facebook.com/RachelAliceJohnsonArts www.facebook.com/UndergroundLiveEdinburgh LBA presents ….. START STATIC with support from COLOUR TRAP and PARALLEL LIGHTS: At La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. So are you ready for a night you’ll never forget? Come on down to La Belle Angèle — we promise you a great time full of live entertainment, great tunes and a very well stocked bar. 7pm - £5. All ticket links for all shows @ www.la-belleangele.com
www.siobhanmiller.com LBA presents ….. OI POLLOI with support from MANTILLA: At La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. So are you ready for a night you’ll never forget? Come on down to La Belle Angèle — we promise you a great time full of live entertainment, great tunes and a very well stocked bar. 7pm - £5. All ticket links for all shows @ www.la-belleangele.com 25 FEBRUARY
NORRIE MCCULLOCH: At The Bluebird Café, Edinburgh. 8pm. Norrie McCulloch’s on tour supporting his third full-length album, 'Bare Along The Branches', in as many years Send us all your gig dates for effortlessly merges folk, country, americana and indie genres. Recorded live to analogue tape Edinburgh and Lothians area. 24 FEBRUARY with regular collaborators: Dave McGowan Email them to Carol (Teenage Fanclub), Stuart Kidd and Marco Rea (The Wellgreen), Iain Thompson (Bella Hardy carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Knockengorroch presents ….. 47SOUL, AWRY, SAMEDIA SHEBEEN SOUNDSYSTEM, band) and Iain Sloan (Wynntown Marshals) this BEASTIE DRUMMERS and more: At Studio 24 is his most accomplished collection of songs to 22 FEBRUARY Calton Road, Edinburgh. The night kicks off at date. 10pm, £9 earlybird price throughout Jan, £10 in www.norriemcculloch.com Edinburgh Folk Club presents ..... RACHEL advance £13 on the door. The organisers of the HAIR TRIO:: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. EH9 renowned Knockengorroch World Ceilidh festival SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA 1PL. Doors/bar 7:30pm; showtime 8pm. £10 plays the songs of MANCINI and MANDEL: (non-members), £9 (conc), £7 (EFC members). in Dumfries and Galloway are bringing the pioneering Palestinian band 47SOUL to At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Featuring JOE The Rachel Hair Trio is one of Scottish folk Edinburgh! Previously dubbed a ‘Palestinian Hot LOCKE on vibes and KENNY WASHINGTON on music’s most recognised and much-loved bands, Chip’ 47SOUL play electro Palestinian ‘debke’ vocals and new big band arrangements are renowned for their strong melodies, rootsy music – also known as ‘sham step’. On top of commissioned by the SNJO, as they weave their songs and majestic instrumental flair. beats that have been bumping in the Arab World unique spell around the timeless songs of Harnessing their repertoire from traditional, HENRY MANCINI and JOHNNY MANDEL with contemporary and international sources, the trio for centuries they hype it up with analog Moon River, Pink Panther, Shadow Of Your Smile present live performances that ooze charm and synthesisers, hypnotic guitar lines, and shattering verses from the four singers. All and more. Also in Dundee (24th) and Glasgow skill, with entertaining prowess. Email a ticket monies go to the Knockengorroch World Ceilidh (26th) Edinburgh tickets @ order to ebort@ed.ac.uk festival 25 to 28 May Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net www.facebook.com/rachelhairharp www.knockengorroch.org.uk www.snjo.co.uk www.efc1973.com SIOBHAN MILLER: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as Underground Live presents ….. RACHEL ALICE JOHNSON (EP Launch with full band) one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk musician Brian Miller and from + DMS + SUPPORT: At Teviot Underground every Thursday, hosted by Edinburgh University a musical household her new album ‘Strata’ (due Student's Association. 9pm until 12:15am. Free out February 2017) sees her looking back to the songs she grew up around and that influenced entry shows to see some of the best, new and exciting bands from the East Coast of Scotland. her musical life. Refreshing these songs and recording them for the first time, she is joined Scottish-New Zealander and Edinburgh College by some of Scotland’s finest musicians including of Art Graduate RACHEL ALICE JOHNSON returns with her debut EP ‘2AM’ after a another Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new successful season of performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Since being selected traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, Celtic Connections Artistic Director for Creative Scotland’s ‘Verden Studios Demo 23 FEBRUARY
MCFALLS with DOMINIC WAXING LYRICAL + ABERFELDY: At La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. So are you ready for a night you’ll never forget? Come on down to La Belle Angèle — we promise you a great time full of live entertainment, great tunes and a very well stocked bar. 7pm - £10. All ticket links for all shows @ www.la-belleangele.com MEURSAULT: At Song, by Toad's GRANFALLOON @ Summerhall, Edinburgh. Named after the protagonist of Camus' novel L'Etranger, Meursault is a creative offspring of Edinburgh's champion of “epic lo-fi” Neil
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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Pennycook. “It isn't really a band, more a solo project with a revolving cast of friends/ musicians,” says Pennycook. New album 'I Will Kill Again' (out on 27 February) was recorded at Song, By Toad's studio/live space The Happiness Hotel in Leith, with the help of musician friends Liam Chapman, Faith Eliott, Alex Livingstone and Reuben Taylor, and produced by Neil Pennycook and mastered by Reuben Taylor. Current live Meursault band includes Sam Mallalieu, Fraser Hughes, Robyn Dawson and Reuben Taylor. www.iammeursault.com
Following on from several successful gigs on the Edinburgh scene throughout 2016, "Path Of Least Resistance" is the sound of a young group hitting their stride. Order direct from BandCamp or www.InfiniteHive.com www.facebook.com/somaesthesia.band 6 MARCH
Brookfield Knights present ….. BRONWYNNE BRENT: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Mississippi Delta songbird, 26 FEBRUARY Bronwynne Brent returns to these shores for three weeks of touring (in trio format) having Hip Hop At La Belle – STEVIE CREED, SKYY entranced the UK on her last visit. Her spineBOII, MADHAT MCGORE + WERD: At La Belle tingling vocal style has been compared to Billie Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Holiday, Peggy Lee and Amy Winehouse - a Edinburgh. So are you ready for a night you’ll remarkable singer-songwriter who simply oozes never forget? Come on down to La Belle class. Bob Harris, playing tracks from her Angèle — we promise you a great time full of live stunning album, Stardust, repeatedly on his BBC entertainment, great tunes and a very well Radio 2 show told listeners: “This is absolutely stocked bar. 6pm - £3. All ticket links for all gorgeous - really special!" shows @ www.bronwynnebrent.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html www.la-belleangele.com 27 FEBRUARY
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BARBARA DICKSON: At Queens Hall, Edinburgh. Barbara Dickson’s career spans 50 years and she is now recording some of her most interesting material, a fusion of old and new. ‘I started in folk clubs of the 1960s’, says Dickson, ‘and there I learned songs I’ve never forgotten.’ That material, paired with soaking up the ‘new’ songs of the time has given her a prodigious knowledge of music. Tickets @ www.ticketline.co.uk www.barbaradickson.net
THE LITTLE KICKS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. The Little Kicks have announced their new album "Shake Off Your Troubles" - will be released on 3 March. To celebrate they will be playing four release shows with two in their hometown Aberdeen, and also Glasgow and Edinburgh. Tickets for these shows, complete with pre-order album bundles are available now – see website for details. Since forming in early 2009 the band have been regulars on the UK touring circuit but have also played to a great response in Europe. The band has enjoyed sharing stages with the likes of Foals, The Vaccines, Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad, Twin Atlantic, Maximo Park, Mystery Jets, Errors, The Kooks, Editors, Wild Nothing and Maccabees and have also performed at many of Scotland’s major music festivals including T in the Park, Belladrum, Insider, Brew at the Bog, Electric Fields, Solus, Kelburn Garden Party and Insider. Gig tickets @ http://tinyurl.com/SOYTEDI11Mar www.thelittlekicks.co.uk
2 MARCH Underground Live presents ….. STAR ROVER / HOW WE GOT GIRAFFES / SUPPORT: At Teviot Underground every Thursday, hosted by Edinburgh University Student's Association. 9pm until 12:15am. Free entry shows to see some of the best, new and exciting bands from the East Coast of Scotland. www.facebook.com/UndergroundLiveEdinburgh 4 MARCH SOMAESTHESIA with support BLOOD THREAD + OF SPIRE AND THRONE: At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Infinite Hive Music is ecstatic to announce the release of the 5-song EP " Path Of Least Resistance " by Edinburgh metal band Somaesthesia on 6 March.
Lizabett Russo has continued to develop and fine-tune a style and character that is refreshingly her own. She toured Japan and Seoul in 2015 and 2016, latterly to showcase material from her latest release, “The Burning Mountain”. Reviewing the CD for Acoustic magazine, Julian Piper applauded her “Björk-like intensity” while fRoots praised her “astonishing vocal range” and added: “This is an artist who is well worth investigating.” www.lizabettrusso.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html
17 MARCH JENNY STURGEON: At House Concert, Edinburgh. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singersongwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 18 MARCH RACHEL ALICE JOHNSON: At Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh. Since being selected for Creative Scotland's 'Verden Studios Demo Project 15', Rachel Alice Johnson has gone on to perform with her band at such venues as the BBC Scotland Castle Tent and most recently at King Tuts Wah Wah Hit. Inspired by Lana Del Rey, Royal Blood and The Black Keys, her debut EP '2AM' transitions in to a new vibe of sultry rock and toll combined with bass heavy electro-pop. www.facebook.com/RachelAliceJohnsonArts 23 MARCH Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. NINE BELOW ZERO: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Legendary blues band Nine Below Zero perform a Big Band show performing songs from across the blues and R&B spectrum. Edinburgh Blues Club is a Community Interest Company created to harness popular support for high quality blues music events and related masterclasses. www.facebook.com/bluesclubedinburgh
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Brookfield Knights present ….. LIZABETT RUSSO TRIO: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Since releasing her 2013-issued debut ‘The Traveller’s Song’, which stimulated interest across Europe, the US and Canada,
USED BLUES: At The Barrelhouse Bar & Grill, Edinburgh. 4pm, free. 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!
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recording. Along with a couple of our own originals that didn't 'fit' with our previous 27 MARCH OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At releases. These have often been requested on Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. 8pm. Old Blind Dogs CD and, subsequently, 'Saved For A Rainy Day' SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At are back in 2017 with a new record and a new has become a limited edition of rarities." Tickets Soundhouse @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / £11 on 0131 228 1404 or @ September 2016 saw the release of the seventh Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron www.traverse.co.uk Southern Tenant Folk Union album Join Forces Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com and the band now tour in support of it. It was Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse written following the May 2015 general election Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their 11 APRIL result, and then recorded in June and July last historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new year amidst a quickly changing political recording captures parts of a tradition that goes THE NIGHT WITH ….. JOANNA NICHOLSON landscape, something that has made the suite of back a long way. Great story telling and timeless and EMMA LLOYD: At The Rowantree, 253 The songs seem timelier still. The band will be tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and Cowgate, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / touring to support the release throughout the dancing! Tickets @ £8conc. Season ticket £32. Booking fees not remainder of 2016 and into Spring 2017. www.thequeenshall.net included. The Night With returns for a second Musically the album harks back to the more www.oldblinddogs.co.uk season. Featuring new work by Nina Whiteman roots and bluegrass sounding earlier albums and and Matthew Whiteside. is divided into two main strands. 7 APRIL www.thenightwith.co.uk www.southerntenantfolkunion.com Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GILES 13 APRIL THE EDINBURGH QUARTET: At the Queen's ROBSON and GERRY JABLONSKI & THE Hall, Edinburgh. To mark the centenary of the ELECTRIC BAND: At The Voodoo Rooms, EDDI READER + special guest ADAM Russian Revolution, the EQ presents this Edinburgh. Joint headliner show from Giles HOLMES: At Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. EDDI programme which acknowledges the direct Robson and Gerry Jablonski & the Electric Band. READER famously harmonized with Annie impact of Russian politics on Shostakovich and Giles Robson Band: World leading blues Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her which also looks at Mozart's quartet writing at harmonica player Giles Robson and his first class time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It the time of the French Revolution. The EQ will band experienced an awesome 2016. His debut was the short-lived but warmly remembered also be revelling in the daring spirit of album, "For those Who Need The Blues" Fairground Attraction that really brought her into Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 59 No. 3, which recorded completely live in one session captured the limelight and to the attention of a much still shocks listeners today! the spontaneous dirty and rough blues sound wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent www.edinburghquartet.com that is gaining Robson and the band rave album First of a Million Kisses both topped the reviews and stellar audience reactions. Robson British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the 30 MARCH and his band have created an incredible buzz songwriting influences of artists such as John around their dirty sweat down the walls twelve Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van MAIRI CAMPBELL: Pulse: At Scottish bar road house blues. The Gerry Jablonski Band: Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Mairi Campbell: Regulars to the Edinburgh Blues Club will know folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and Pulse on the road in spring 2017 with more that the Gerry Jablonski Band are a four piece Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own dates to be added. A homecoming in viola, blues rock powerhouse that never fails to win unique brand of Americana, with a hint of voice, movement, animation and storytelling. over their audience as they take them on a Scotland. Pulse is the story of Mairi Campbell’s quest to rollercoaster ride of original music that pays www.eddireader.co.uk heal cultural wounds. From classical training at tribute to the blues rock classics that have London’s Guildhall, to love and danger in Mexico influenced this band. Edinburgh Blues Club is a 21 APRIL and discovering step-dancing in Cape Breton. Community Interest Company created to Co-devised and directed by Kath Burlinson. harness popular support for high quality blues Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. THE Supported by Made in Scotland. The album Pulse music events and related masterclasses. JENSEN INTERCEPTORS: At The Voodoo (2016 edition) is also available to buy as a www.facebook.com/bluesclubedinburgh Rooms, Edinburgh. The Jensen Interceptors are download or a CD. one of the most authentic and exciting Blues www.mairicampbell.scot 10 APRIL bands to hit the UK scene in recent years. Playing in the classic blues style, fronted by 6 APRIL KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMAN: At harmonica ace Gary Martin, the band tear Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Show 8pm. 2016 through a mix of covers by the likes of Slim Scary Biscuit Promotions presents ….. 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HUGH KELLY: At Jinty McGintys, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Not only has Hugh been featured by The Scotland on Sunday and The Scotsman newspapers as their 'Artist of the Week' but last year was also selected as ‘single of the week’ on BBC Radio Scotland's Janice Forsyth Show, highlighted as one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April in The Sun newspaper & featured as one of the ‘Fresh Faves’ on Tom www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Robinson's FreshOnTheNet.co.uk in May. During last summer Hugh completed a 10 Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. date UK tour before launching into 45 solo DANNY BRYANT BIG BAND SHOW: At The gigs in 23 days at the Edinburgh Festival Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Danny will be Fringe - his highlights were performances for performing with a nine-piece big band. The Scottish Television (STV) & also 2 band has been specially assembled and will performances for the BBC. feature keys, and a four-piece brass section. www.hughkellymusic.com The ensemble will begin touring select venues in Europe in January 2017 (see 24 FEBRUARY below) culminating with the release of a live album recorded at these shows in April 2017. NORRIE MCCULLOCH: At The State Bar, Danny will be performing re tooled and reGlasgow. 7.30pm. Norrie McCulloch’s on tour arranged songs from his back catalogue supporting his third full-length album, 'Bare alongside many of his all-time favourite Blues Along The Branches', in as many years classics. Edinburgh Blues Club is a effortlessly merges folk, country, americana Community Interest Company created to and indie genres. Recorded live to analogue harness popular support for high quality tape with regular collaborators: Dave blues music events and related McGowan (Teenage Fanclub), Stuart Kidd masterclasses. and Marco Rea (The Wellgreen), Iain www.facebook.com/bluesclubedinburgh Thompson (Bella Hardy band) and Iain Sloan (Wynntown Marshals) this is his most 5 MAY accomplished collection of songs to date. www.norriemcculloch.com THE FILTHY TONGUES supporting THE SKIDS: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. The 911: At The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street, Filthy Tongues have occupied a unique place Glasgow. G2 3LW. 7pm. 911, the massive at the heart of Scottish alternative rock, in multi million selling 90’s boyband are coming various manifestations, since the mid 80’s. back to where it all started…in Glasgow. The The single Jacobs Ladder, taken from the boys are set to blast their way through their bands album of the same name has received popular hit singles and explosive dance numerous BBC Scotland plays and the album routines. 911’s first ever show was at the a 4 star Scottish Express review. God is in famous Glasgow venue and that gig helped the TV said about the album “These songs propel them to superstardom and on to wrap themselves around you like a warm becoming one of the biggest selling pop blanket and effortlessly soothe your soul.” bands of the 90’s with 14 hits, 12 top 10 www.filthytongues.com singles including Body Shaking, Don’t Make Me Wait, Party People…Friday Night and the 18 MAY Number no 1 single A Little Bit More. This appearance marks the start of a new era for The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. TIM 911 with lots of new music to come but for O’BRIEN plus KAIA KATER: At The Teviot now, fans can relive the magic and Debating Hall, Edinburgh. Tickets from excitement of that golden pop era of the Tickets Scotland on 0131 220 3234. 90’s. Fans can also hear their forthcoming www.fallenangelsclub.com single I Do, the wedding song that has received over 12 million views on YouTube 21 MAY and earned the lads a new major record deal. Tickets @ The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. www.garageglasgow.co.uk KRIS DREVER: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. www.911official.com Tickets from Tickets Scotland on 0131 220 3234. BOB CHEEVERS “Fifty Years” UK Tour: At www.fallenangelsclub.com Berits and Brown, Eurocentral (just off M8 near Airdrie, behind Dakota Hotel). 30 MAY Celebrating his 50th year as a songwriter
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area with over 3,000 songs to his credit, Bob Cheevers’ is touring to support the release of a 5-disc, box-set appropriately called “Fifty Years”. The retrospective album covers half a century of his writing featuring almost 100 songs. To coincide with the album’s release. Bob is undertaking an extensive UK tour (see dates below). Growing up in the R&B flavoured city of Memphis was followed by 25 years in the West Coast pop field and then 16 years as a journeyman writer in Nashville which led him to what he describes as his “wonderful life in Austin”. A veteran of touring the UK (this February being his 12th year), he has earned the respect of his peers world wide. Do not miss this truly great country singer and cult favourite, whose rootsy, blues-flavoured songs spin tales of life in a conversational language of the heart that rock the soul. www.bobcheevers.com FEROCIOUS DOG: At St Luke’s, Calton, 17 Bain St. Glasgow, G40 2JZ. Doors: 7pm. Tickets: £12.50 Box Office: 0141 552 8378. Ferocious Dog are a full-on six-piece band that encompass folk infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations. The combination of instruments creates a palette of sound that offers infinite variations: going in hard to get the audience up and moving, or slipping into melodic passages and dub-like fusions. www.ferociousdog.co.uk 25 FEBRUARY SIOBHAN MILLER: At Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk musician Brian Miller and from a musical household her new album ‘Strata’ (due out February 2017) sees her looking back to the songs she grew up around and that influenced her musical life. Refreshing these songs and recording them for the first time, she is joined by some of Scotland’s finest musicians including Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, Celtic Connections Artistic Director www.siobhanmiller.com 26 FEBRUARY SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA plays the songs of MANCINI and MANDEL: At The Royal Conservatoire, Glasgow. Featuring JOE LOCKE on vibes and KENNY WASHINGTON on vocals and new big band arrangements commissioned by the SNJO, as they weave their unique spell around the timeless songs of HENRY MANCINI and JOHNNY MANDEL with Moon River, Pink Panther, Shadow Of Your Smile and more. Also in Dundee (24th) and Edinburgh (25th). Glasgow tickets @ www.rcs.ac.uk www.snjo.co.uk BADSTONE: At The Tea Gardens, Paisley, free admission. 7pm. Some Rock, Blues, Soul plus more from a group of experienced musicians who have many years playing, touring and recording experience between them www.facebook.com/Badstone.Band 28 FEBRUARY
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Brookfield Knights present ….. BRONWYNNE BRENT: At Performing Arts 1 MARCH Centre, Kilbarchan. Mississippi Delta songbird, Bronwynne Brent returns to these shores for THE NIGHT WITH ….. RED NOTE ENSEMBLE: three weeks of touring (in trio format) having At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, entranced the UK on her last visit. Her spineGlasgow. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8conc. Season tingling vocal style has been compared to Billie ticket £32. Booking fees not included. The Night Holiday, Peggy Lee and Amy Winehouse - a With returns for a second season. Music by remarkable singer-songwriter who simply oozes David Fennnessy, Michael Gordon and Kaija class. Bob Harris, playing tracks from her Saariaho. stunning album, Stardust, repeatedly on his BBC www.thenightwith.co.uk Radio 2 show told listeners: “This is absolutely gorgeous - really special!" BARBARA DICKSON: At Royal Concert Hall, www.bronwynnebrent.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Glasgow. Barbara Dickson’s career spans 50 years and she is now recording some of her 10 MARCH most interesting material, a fusion of old and new. ‘I started in folk clubs of the 1960s’, says THE LITTLE KICKS: At The Hug & Pint, Dickson, ‘and there I learned songs I’ve never forgotten.’ That material, paired with soaking up Glasgow. The Little Kicks have announced their new album "Shake Off Your Troubles" - will be the ‘new’ songs of the time has given her a released on 3 March. To celebrate they will be prodigious knowledge of music. Tickets @ playing four release shows with two in their www.ticketline.co.uk hometown Aberdeen, and also Glasgow and www.barbaradickson.net Edinburgh. Tickets for these shows, complete with pre-order album bundles are available 3 MARCH now – see website for details. Since forming in early 2009 the band have been regulars on the POLICE DOG HOGAN: At St Luke’s, Glasgow. UK touring circuit but have also played to a Police Dog Hogan make a welcome return to Glasgow as part of an extensive tour throughout great response in Europe. The band has enjoyed February, March and April to promote the band’s sharing stages with the likes of Foals, The brand new studio album. This visit sees the band Vaccines, Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad, Twin Atlantic, Maximo Park, Mystery Jets, at St Lukes where their driving country-rock rhythms and Americana vibe will be used to full Errors, The Kooks, Editors, Wild Nothing and Maccabees and have also performed at many of effect as they showcase material from the new Scotland’s major music festivals including T in album as well as many of the old favourites. the Park, Belladrum, Insider, Brew at the Bog, “We’ve had two great nights in Glasgow before Electric Fields, Solus, Kelburn Garden Party and at Alan Hendry’s Woodend and at the CCA in Insider. 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SPACE - Give Me Your Future Tour 2017 with special 17 MARCH guests ESCOBAR 9: At The Classic Grand, Glasgow. Doors 7pm £15. Over 18's *1st 200 tickets sold receives a free aftershow wristband Brookfield Knights present ….. LIZABETT send proof of purchase to stgpromotions@gmail. RUSSO TRIO: At The Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Since releasing her 2013-issued com - After show entertainment is The Glitter debut ‘The Traveller’s Song’, which stimulated and Grind Revue and the band djing till 3am. interest across Europe, the US and Canada, Tickets Available from Tickets Scotland Lizabett Russo has continued to develop and www.facebook.com/StgPromotions fine-tune a style and character that is refreshingly her own. She toured Japan and DAVE ARCARI (live album recording): At Buchanan Memorial Hall, Milton of Buchanan, by Seoul in 2015 and 2016, latterly to showcase material from her latest release, “The Burning Drymen. SCOTTISH alt.blues troubadour Dave Mountain”. Reviewing the CD for Acoustic Arcari is set to play an exclusive show to be magazine, Julian Piper applauded her “Björk-like recorded (and filmed) for a live album. Dave intensity” while fRoots praised her “astonishing said: “Folks have been asking for a live album vocal range” and added: “This is an artist who is for a long time and there’s a whole load of well worth investigating.” reasons why the time is right to do this now – www.lizabettrusso.com not least the fact that I have some new, www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html unreleased material that will be performed for the forthcoming release.” Arcari has recently 18 MARCH returned from his fifth USA tour...a five week, 20+ gig trip taking him from the East Coast to the mid-West and back to promote his latest EP MAIRI CAMPBELL – ‘Wolves’: At Tramway, Hellbound Train. The USA tour followed a heavy Glasgow. 3pm + 7pm. Wolves, is a new show that Mairi Campbell’s working on with the UK and European summer tour schedule promoting the release which debuted at number Barrowland Ballet. “I always wondered what crowd surfing would be like and yesterday I seven in the iTunes charts.
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BRUNTNELL: At The Doublet, Glasgow. 7.30pm. www.tct.bigcartel.com https://twitter.com/suburbs1 Norrie McCulloch’s on tour supporting his third full-length album, 'Bare Along The Branches', in WORSE THAN MOE: At Ivory Blacks, Glasgow. 20 APRIL as many years effortlessly merges folk, country, Back for the first time in two years at Ivory americana and indie genres. Recorded live to Blacks showcasing their new album The Ideal of EDDI READER + special guest ADAM analogue tape with regular collaborators: Dave Youth was released on the 16 December. This HOLMES: At City Halls, Glasgow. EDDI McGowan (Teenage Fanclub), Stuart Kidd and second Album will leave you wondering what's READER famously harmonized with Annie Marco Rea (The Wellgreen), Iain Thompson coming next as it skips through multiple genres Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her (Bella Hardy band) and Iain Sloan (Wynntown like the progressive sound on Cabin Fever to the time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It Marshals) this is his most accomplished Ska movements of Could You Be this album has was the short-lived but warmly remembered collection of songs to date. it all. Containing 14 tracks that move through Fairground Attraction that really brought her into www.norriemcculloch.com Rock,Pop,Jazz and touching on the sound of the the limelight and to the attention of a much late 80's-90's Seattle Grunge movement it's wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. BEN simply a masterclass in musical production. album First of a Million Kisses both topped the GLOVER plus ALAN TENNIE: At The Admiral www.facebook.com/worsethanmoeofficial British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the Bar 72 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA. Nashvillesongwriting influences of artists such as John based Irishman, Ben Glover back in Glasgow. His 1 APRIL Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van latest album, The Emigrant, is confirming his Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and status as a formidable singer/songwriter with USED BLUES: At The Doghouse Bar, Balloch. folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and whom the likes of Gretchen Peters and Mary 9.30pm, free. From the 1940's tunes of Louis Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own Gauthier are keen to collaborate. Tickets £13 Jordan to the contemporary songs of Gary Clark unique brand of Americana, with a hint of from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and from Jr via Tom Waits, Buddy Guy et al, this band Scotland. The Admiral Bar. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start delivers! www.eddireader.co.uk www.fallenangelsclub.com www.usedblues.rocks/gigs 21 APRIL Sounds in the Suburbs presents ..... PETER Ian Prowse’s PELE: At Weavers, Cumbernauld. BRUNTNELL TRIO: At Doublet Bar, Glasgow. 2017 is 25 years since Ian Prowse’s first ever EDDI READER + special guest ADAM https://twitter.com/suburbs1 album with his band Pele. Fireworks was a HOLMES: At Beacon Arts, Greenock. EDDI classic debut album bursting with energy and READER famously harmonized with Annie 24 MARCH melody which gained Ian’s songwriting it’s first Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her ever set of fans when the band toured the land time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It Sounds in the Suburbs presents ..... WILL constantly in the early 90’s. Fireworks was was the short-lived but warmly remembered KIMBROUGH and BRIGITTE DEMEYER: At released on Polydor/M&G and produced 4 Fairground Attraction that really brought her into (venue to be confirmed), Glasgow. singles, 3 of which were playlisted on BBC Radio the limelight and to the attention of a much https://twitter.com/suburbs1 1. To celebrate the anniversary the album will be wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent re-issued & re-mastered with a beautiful album First of a Million Kisses both topped the 25 MARCH souvenier booklet and free extras CD. Ian and British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the his 6 piece band will also recreate the madness songwriting influences of artists such as John MAIRI CAMPBELL – ‘Wolves’: At Beacon Arts of those early shows by playing the album in full Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van Centre, Greenock. 7pm. Wolves, is a new show on a UK tour to coincide with the actual Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and that Mairi Campbell’s working on with the anniversary. Fireworks is only 38 minutes long folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and Barrowland Ballet. “I always wondered what so all the best of the rest of Ian’s career will Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own crowd surfing would be like and yesterday I feature in this very special show. Tickets unique brand of Americana, with a hint of found out, being lifted by five dancers while available from Scotland. playing viola! Luke Sutherland is the composer www.amsterdam-music.com/live www.eddireader.co.uk so it’s a real thrill being part of a new creation www.facebook.com/ian.prowse.5 which also includes an intergenerational cast of 22 APRIL dance artists including older performers, 7 APRIL teenagers and children.” Tickets are available EDDI READER + special guest ADAM now. For a full list of upcoming gigs visit The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. HOLMES: At Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock. EDDI www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO: At Stereo, Glasgow. READER famously harmonized with Annie Tickets from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151. Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her 30 MARCH www.fallenangelsclub.com time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It was the short-lived but warmly remembered THE PINEAPPLE THIEF with support 12 APRIL Fairground Attraction that really brought her into GODSTICKS: Pulse: At ABC2, Glasgow. As part the limelight and to the attention of a much of a string of European dates in support of their THE NIGHT WITH ….. JOANNA NICHOLSON wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent highly acclaimed new album, Your Wilderness. and EMMA LLOYD: At The Hug and Pint, 171 album First of a Million Kisses both topped the They will be joined by virtuoso Gavin Harrison Great Western Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm. Tickets British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson) on drums and £10 / £8conc. Season ticket £32. Booking fees songwriting influences of artists such as John will play live together for the first time on this not included. The Night With returns for a Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van tour. On tour, the band will be performing Your second season. Featuring new work by Nina Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and Wilderness plus a string of re-imagined Whiteman and Matthew Whiteside. folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and favourites from their back catalogue, and with an www.thenightwith.co.uk Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own expanded 5-piece line-up including Darran unique brand of Americana, with a hint of Charles on additional guitar duties. Seen as one The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. BOO Scotland. of the most vital rock bands the UK has HEWERDINE plus AL SHIELDS: At The www.eddireader.co.uk produced over the last two decades, The Admiral Bar 72 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA. Pineapple Thief was formed in 1999 by founder Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Boo is described as The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. OH and chief songwriter Bruce Soord. The band has ‘one of Britain’s most consistently accomplished SUSANNA: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. steadily evolved and refined its sound with the songwriters’. 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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: glasgow and surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside The Stripped Sessions Presents ….. BRIAN (NASHER) NASH - (Ex Frankie Goes to Hollywood) with special guest DARYL SPERRY: At Audio Glasgow. Doors 7:30 pm £10. Over 18's. Tickets Available from Tickets Scotland www.facebook.com/events/763191313819273/ Brookfield Knights present ….. CONNLA: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. These five tremendous musicians came together while studying at Ulster University. Their debut EP won them loads of attention and rave reviews. Irish Music magazine said of the sampler: “Consider this your early warning system…there is something serious on the horizon and that creative storm is Connla.”Their 2016-issued album, River Waiting, won them even more welldeserved exposure. www.connlamusic.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html
from the bands album of the same name has received numerous BBC Scotland plays and the album a 4 star Scottish Express review. God is in the TV said about the album “These songs wrap themselves around you like a warm blanket and effortlessly soothe your soul.” www.filthytongues.com 10 MAY Sounds in the Suburbs presents ..... THE KENNEDYS: At (venue to be confirmed), Glasgow. https://twitter.com/suburbs1 17 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. TIM O’BRIEN plus KAIA KATER: At St Andrew’s in the Square, Glasgow. Tickets from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151. www.fallenangelsclub.com
DOGHOUSE ROSES & JOSEPH PARSONS DUO: At The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG. Doghouse Roses are a highly acclaimed folk / Americana duo from Glasgow formed by guitarist Paul Tasker and singer Iona Macdonald in 2006. The tenth anniversary of the band was marked with the release of their third studio album, 'Lost Is Not Losing’(Yellowroom Music). On the week of its release it was album of the week on BBC Radio Scotland, and the Daily Express declared that it 'delivers an extraordinary punch'. Joseph Parsons is a prolific songwriter, recording artist and performer with over 20 commercial label releases. Both live and with his recordings, Joseph Parsons has always created his own unique sound. He brings a heart and soul to his songs through energy and emotional honesty, ranging from stories of people caught in hard times to uplifting songs of love and life. Tickets £10 from www.musicglue.com www.doghouseroses.net www.Josephparsons.com
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JENNY STURGEON: At The Star Folk Club, Glasgow. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs
THE NIGHT WITH ….. TOM POULSON, DANIELLE PRICE and TIMOTHY COOPER: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8conc. Season ticket £32. Booking fees not included. The Night With returns for a second season. Music by Karlheinz Stockhausen, Alistair MacDonald and Jonathan Harvey. www.thenightwith.co.uk
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THE NIGHT WITH ….. THE AUREA QUARTET: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8conc. Season ticket £32. Booking fees not included. The Night With returns for a second season. Music by Kevin Volans, Arvo Part and Garth Knox. www.thenightwith.co.uk
OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At The National Piping Centre, Glasgow. 8pm. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with a new record and a new line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new recording captures parts of a tradition that goes back a long way. Great story telling and timeless tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and dancing! Tickets @ www.thepipingcentre.co.uk www.oldblinddogs.co.uk 26 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. Aoife O’Donovan: At Cottiers, Glasgow. Tickets from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151. www.fallenangelsclub.com
StG Promotions Presents ….. THE FILTHY TONGUES with special Guests: At 02 ABC, Glasgow. The Filthy Tongues have occupied a unique place at the heart of Scottish alternative rock, in various manifestations, since the mid 80’s. The single Jacobs Ladder, taken from the bands album of the same name has received numerous BBC Scotland plays and the album a 4 6 MAY star Scottish Express review. God is in the TV said about the album “These songs wrap MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At themselves around you like a warm blanket and Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock. 8.00pm. Pulse is effortlessly soothe your soul.” Doors 19:00 "One musician's extrodinary tale of of finding her £12.50ADV/£14.50 OTD, Over 14's. Tickets @ way back home" and the story of Pulse www.tickets-scotland.com resonates far and wide and is touring to all kind www.filthytongues.com of venues, For a full list of upcoming gigs visit www.facebook.com/StgPromotions www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ 23 JUNE SKIDS with support THE FILTHY TONGUES: At ABC, Glasgow The Filthy Tongues have Sounds in the Suburbs presents ..... ANNIE occupied a unique place at the heart of Scottish KEATING: At (venue to be confirmed), Glasgow. alternative rock, in various manifestations, since https://twitter.com/suburbs1 the mid 80’s. The single Jacobs Ladder, taken
25 JULY PAULINE ALEXANDER & SANDY STANAGE: At Star Folk Club, Admiral bar (Downstairs), 72 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA. Pauline Alexander & Sandy Stanage are an amazing duo - recently showcased by Fatea Magazine. Pauline has been said to have “one of the finest voices to have emerged in the Scottish folk scene in recent times” [Wee Folk Club] “reminiscent of Sandy Denny“ [Rumer]. Sandy’s sensitive fingerstyle guitar has earned him the label “virtuoso” [Sheena Wellington] and "a fabulous guitar player" [Ian Bruce] with his masterful sense of accompaniment. Their acoustic sets allow their talent to shine through as they perform original and interpreted songs from a range of genres including contemporary, folk and blues. Doors 7.30pm, Tickets £8. www.starfolkclub.com www.paulinealexander.com 2 OCTOBER Sounds in the Suburbs presents ..... THE STATE OF THE UNION: At CCA, Glasgow. https://twitter.com/suburbs1
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 FEBRUARY BOB CHEEVERS “Fifty Years” UK Tour: At Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. Celebrating his 50th year as a songwriter with over 3,000 songs to his credit, Bob Cheevers’ is touring to support the release of a 5-disc, boxset appropriately called “Fifty Years”. The retrospective album covers half a century of his writing featuring almost 100 songs. To coincide with the album’s release. Bob is undertaking an extensive UK tour (see dates below). Growing up in the R&B flavoured city of Memphis was followed by 25 years in the West Coast pop field and then 16 years as a journeyman writer in Nashville which led him to what he describes as his “wonderful life in Austin”. A veteran of touring the UK (this February being his 12th year), he has earned the respect of his peers world wide. Do not miss this truly great country singer and cult favourite, whose rootsy, bluesflavoured songs spin tales of life in a conversational language of the heart that rock the soul. www.bobcheevers.com 23 FEBRUARY NORRIE MCCULLOCH: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. Norrie McCulloch’s on tour supporting his third full-length album, 'Bare Along The Branches', in as many years effortlessly merges folk, country, americana and indie genres. Recorded live to analogue tape with regular collaborators: Dave McGowan (Teenage Fanclub), Stuart Kidd and Marco Rea (The Wellgreen), Iain Thompson (Bella Hardy band) and Iain Sloan (Wynntown Marshals) this is his most accomplished collection of songs to date. www.norriemcculloch.com CATCH with PINACT: At Beat Generator, Dundee. This new Dundee band launched in late
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BOB CHEEVERS “Fifty Years” UK Tour: At Dave McNamara House Concert, Perth. Celebrating his 50th year as a songwriter with over 3,000 songs to his credit, Bob Cheevers’ is touring to support the release of a 5-disc, box-set appropriately called “Fifty Years”. The retrospective album covers half a century of his writing featuring almost 100 songs. To coincide with the album’s release. Bob is undertaking an extensive UK tour (see dates below). Growing up in the R&B flavoured city of Memphis was followed by 25 years in the West Coast pop field and then 16 years as a journeyman writer in Nashville which led him to what he describes as his “wonderful life in Austin”. A veteran of touring the UK (this February being his 12th year), he has earned the respect of his peers world wide. Do not miss this truly great country singer and cult favourite, whose rootsy, blues-flavoured songs spin tales of life in a conversational language of the heart that rock the soul. www.bobcheevers.com
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BARBARA DICKSON: At Rothes Hall, Glenrothes. Barbara Dickson’s career spans 50 years and she is now recording some of her most interesting material, a fusion of old and new. ‘I started in folk clubs of the 1960s’, says Dickson, ‘and there I learned songs I’ve never forgotten.’ That material, paired with soaking up the ‘new’ songs of the time has given her a prodigious knowledge of music. Tickets @ www.ticketline.co.uk www.barbaradickson.net
Brookfield Knights present ….. LIZABETT RUSSO TRIO: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Since releasing her 2013-issued debut ‘The Traveller’s Song’, which stimulated interest across Europe, the US and Canada, Lizabett Russo has continued to develop and fine-tune a style and character that is refreshingly her own. She toured Japan and Seoul in 2015 and 2016, latterly to showcase material from her latest release, “The Burning Mountain”. Reviewing the CD for Acoustic magazine, Julian Piper applauded her “Björk-like intensity” while fRoots praised her “astonishing vocal range” and added: “This is an artist who is well worth investigating.” www.lizabettrusso.com
friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the club features local singers and musicians, as well BOB CHEEVERS “Fifty Years” UK Tour: At as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the Greyfriars, South Street, Perth. Celebrating his historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. 50th year as a songwriter with over 3,000 songs www.crailfolkclub.org.uk to his credit, Bob Cheevers’ is touring to support Crail Folk Club presents ….. RICHARD the release of a 5-disc, box-set appropriately 11 MARCH DIGANCE supported by the BROADSIDE called “Fifty Years”. The retrospective album BOYS: At Crail Town Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk covers half a century of his writing featuring SIOBHAN MILLER: At Tolbooth, Stirling. A twoClub aims to provide a quality guest list with the almost 100 songs. To coincide with the album’s time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan emphasis on entertainment. Come along and release. Bob is undertaking an extensive UK tour Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' (see dates below). Growing up in the R&B vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk musician Nights the club features local singers and flavoured city of Memphis was followed by 25 Brian Miller and from a musical household her musicians, as well as those visiting Crail. It years in the West Coast pop field and then 16 new album ‘Strata’ (due out February 2017) sees usually meets in the historic Town Hall in the years as a journeyman writer in Nashville which her looking back to the songs she grew up centre of Crail. led him to what he describes as his “wonderful around and that influenced her musical life. www.crailfolkclub.org.uk life in Austin”. A veteran of touring the UK (this Refreshing these songs and recording them for February being his 12th year), he has earned the the first time, she is joined by some of Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents ….. respect of his peers world wide. Do not miss this Scotland’s finest musicians including Kris Drever TIA MCGRAFF: At Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, truly great country singer and cult favourite, and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, whose rootsy, blues-flavoured songs spin tales of Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. life in a conversational language of the heart traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. that rock the soul. Celtic Connections Artistic Director www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.bobcheevers.com www.siobhanmiller.com
24 FEBRUARY SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA plays the songs of MANCINI and MANDEL: At Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. Featuring JOE LOCKE on vibes and KENNY WASHINGTON on vocals and new big band arrangements commissioned by the SNJO, as they weave their unique spell around the timeless songs of HENRY MANCINI and JOHNNY MANDEL with Moon River, Pink Panther, Shadow Of Your Smile and more. Also in Edinburgh (25th) and Glasgow (26th) Dundee tickets @ www.dundeebox.co.uk www.snjo.co.uk
28 FEBRUARY BARBARA DICKSON: At Perth Concert Hall. Barbara Dickson’s career spans 50 years and she is now recording some of her most interesting material, a fusion of old and new. ‘I started in folk clubs of the 1960s’, says Dickson, ‘and there I learned songs I’ve never forgotten.’ That material, paired with soaking up the ‘new’ songs of the time has given her a prodigious knowledge of music. Tickets @ www.ticketline.co.uk www.barbaradickson.net 2 MARCH
RAB NOAKES: At Backstage at The Green Hotel, Kinross. Show 8pm Tickets £16 Tel. 01577 863467. Celebrating his 70th birthday and his 50th year touring Scottish singer songwriter Rab Noakes launched his EP ‘The Treatment Tapes’ in January. Early in 2015 Rab Noakes was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer. The songs on this EP were written during the posttreatment period and were part of that process. 25 FEBRUARY They were recorded chronologically so their performances reflect that progress. There’s no Strange Behaviours presents ….. TAUPE self-pity though, here you’ll find defiance, with support YOLO MANOLO + NIAMH resilience, love, support and wit. BAKER: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. The regular www.mundellmusic.com indie/alternative night ‘Strange Behaviours’ kicks www.rabnoakes.com off 2017 with Taupe, a band who specialise in razor-sharp polyrhythmic play, exploratory 4 MARCH improvisation and raw, high energy live performance. An instrumental 3-piece (guitar, CATCH: At ‘Live Transmission @ Beat sax, drums) who blend math rock flavours with Generator’, Dundee. This new Dundee band moments of free jazz and noise, Taupe are all launched in late 2016 and have already released subtlety and flow. In support are Glasgow’s Yolo a new 3 track EP which has been greatly Manolo, a band blending elements of indie pop received so far and has been played on Jim with shoegaze dynamics and meandering, gellatly and Shell Zenners radio shows. hypnotic bass grooves. Completing the lineup is www.facebook.com/Catchband Niamh Baker, a relative newcomer both to the Stirlingshire music community and gigging in 9 MARCH general. A sweet voice obscured behind brash electric guitar and a burning energy, her songs Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town are soaked in melancholy and guarded Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide aggression. Tickets are available from Box Office a quality guest list with the emphasis on on 01786 274 000 or @ entertainment. Come along and listen in a
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Crail Folk Club presents ….. WIZZ JONES: At Crail Town Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the club features local singers and musicians, as well as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. www.crailfolkclub.org.uk 23 MARCH KAELA ROWAN: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club. Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: £10/ £8. Known for her interpretations of exquisitely crafted folk songs and dynamic musical arrangements, Kaela Rowan is joined by her band –James Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters, Grit Orchestra) and Ewan MacPherson (Shooglenifty, Salt House, Alan Kelly Gang). Kaela Rowan is best known as lead singer with the influential Scottish band Mouth Music. She recorded four albums with the band and toured globally with them in the 1990s. https://kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.kaelarowan.net 27 MARCH PAULINE ALEXANDER & SANDY STANAGE: At Glenfarg Folk Club, Backstage At The Green, The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross, Perthshire, KY13 8AS. Pauline Alexander & Sandy Stanage are an amazing duo - recently showcased by Fatea Magazine. Pauline has been said to have “one of the finest voices to have emerged in the Scottish folk scene in recent times” [Wee Folk Club] “reminiscent of Sandy Denny“ [Rumer]. Sandy’s sensitive fingerstyle guitar has earned him the label “virtuoso” [Sheena Wellington] and "a fabulous guitar player" [Ian Bruce] with his masterful sense of accompaniment. Their
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Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with a new record and a new line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new 30 MARCH recording captures parts of a tradition that goes back a long way. Great story telling and timeless Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide dancing! Tickets @ a quality guest list with the emphasis on www.culturestirling.org entertainment. Come along and listen in a www.oldblinddogs.co.uk friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the club features local singers and musicians, as 18 APRIL well as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. EDDI READER + special guest ADAM www.crailfolkclub.org.uk HOLMES: At Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy. EDDI READER famously harmonized with Annie 13 APRIL Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It Crail Folk Club presents ….. MAGGIE was the short-lived but warmly remembered HOLLAND: At Crail Town Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Fairground Attraction that really brought her into Folk Club aims to provide a quality guest list the limelight and to the attention of a much with the emphasis on entertainment. Come wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During album First of a Million Kisses both topped the Singers' Nights the club features local singers British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the and musicians, as well as those visiting Crail. It songwriting influences of artists such as John usually meets in the historic Town Hall in the Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van centre of Crail. Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and www.crailfolkclub.org.uk folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own 15 APRIL unique brand of Americana, with a hint of Scotland. OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At www.eddireader.co.uk
20 APRIL Brookfield Knights present ….. WOODY PINES: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Nashville-based roots music hotshots Woody Pines have wowed the crowds on both sides of the Atlantic and last time they toured over here, reviewers unanimously declared them to be one of the most entertaining acts on the Americana circuit. Recently signed by Muddy Roots Records, Maverick magazine praised their last release as “an intoxicating blend of rural and urban stringband, country blues and jug band music.” www.woodypines.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html
20 APRIL PAULINE ALEXANDER & SANDY STANAGE: At Falkirk Folk Club, Tolbooth Tavern (Upstairs Bar), Tolbooth Street, Falkirk FK1 1NL. Pauline Alexander & Sandy Stanage are an amazing duo - recently showcased by Fatea Magazine. Pauline has been said to have “one of the finest voices to have emerged in the Scottish folk scene in recent times” [Wee Folk Club] “reminiscent of Sandy Denny“ [Rumer]. Sandy’s sensitive fingerstyle guitar has earned him the label “virtuoso” [Sheena Wellington] and "a fabulous guitar player" [Ian Bruce] with his masterful sense of accompaniment. Their acoustic sets allow their talent to shine through as they perform original and interpreted songs from a range of genres including contemporary, folk and blues. Doors 8pm, Tickets tbc.
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line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / 27 APRIL Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their Brookfield Knights present ….. CONNLA: At historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. These five recording captures parts of a tradition that goes tremendous musicians came together while back a long way. Great story telling and timeless studying at Ulster University. Their debut EP won tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and them loads of attention and rave reviews. Irish dancing! Tickets @ Music magazine said of the sampler: “Consider www.eventbrite.co.uk this your early warning system…there is www.oldblinddogs.co.uk something serious on the horizon and that creative storm is Connla.”Their 2016-issued 25 MAY album, River Waiting, won them even more welldeserved exposure. Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town www.connlamusic.com Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html a quality guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a DOGHOUSE ROSES & JOSEPH PARSONS friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the DUO: At Clarks on Lindsay Street, 80 N Lindsay club features local singers and musicians, as well St, Dundee DD1 1PS. Doghouse Roses are a as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the highly acclaimed folk / Americana duo from historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. Glasgow formed by guitarist Paul Tasker and www.crailfolkclub.org.uk singer Iona Macdonald in 2006. The tenth anniversary of the band was marked with the 8 JUNE release of their third studio album, 'Lost Is Not Losing’(Yellowroom Music). On the week of its Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town release it was album of the week on BBC Radio Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide Scotland, and the Daily Express declared that it a quality guest list with the emphasis on 'delivers an extraordinary punch'. Joseph entertainment. Come along and listen in a Parsons is a prolific songwriter, recording artist friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the and performer with over 20 commercial label club features local singers and musicians, as well releases. Both live and with his recordings, as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the Joseph Parsons has always created his own historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. unique sound. He brings a heart and soul to his www.crailfolkclub.org.uk songs through energy and emotional honesty, ranging from stories of people caught in hard 22 JUNE times to uplifting songs of love and life. Tickets £8 from Crail Folk Club presents ….. STEPHEN & www.eventbrite.co.uk PERNILLE QUIGG: At Crail Town Hall. 8pm. www.doghouseroses.net BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide a quality www.Josephparsons.com guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town During Singers' Nights the club features local Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide singers and musicians, as well as those visiting a quality guest list with the emphasis on Crail. It usually meets in the historic Town Hall in entertainment. Come along and listen in a the centre of Crail. friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the www.crailfolkclub.org.uk club features local singers and musicians, as well as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the 30 JUNE historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. www.crailfolkclub.org.uk THE FILTHY TONGUES supporting THE SKIDS: At Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. The Filthy 30 APRIL Tongues have occupied a unique place at the heart of Scottish alternative rock, in various DAVE ARCARI: At Bonfest, Kirriemuir. Slide manifestations, since the mid 80’s. The single guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues Jacobs Ladder, taken from the bands album of sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and the same name has received numerous BBC rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and Scotland plays and the album a 4 star Scottish have been showcased via nine internationally Express review. God is in the TV said about the acclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest album “These songs wrap themselves around release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the you like a warm blanket and effortlessly soothe iTunes blues charts at number seven in June your soul.” 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled www.filthytongues.com Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. 13 JULY www.davearcari.com Crail Folk Club presents ….. BOB FOX: At 11 MAY Crail Town Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis Crail Folk Club presents ….. 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Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 23 FEBRUARY INDIGO VELVET: At The Tunnels, Aberdeen. Indigo Velvet are a young, Tropical-pop band from Edinburgh. They’ve had a breakthrough year; dubbed ’one’s to watch’ by Scotland On Sunday, Clash Magazine, The Sun and Tenement TV. Airplay on BBC Introducing, Radio X, Amazing Radio, and a live session on The Janice Forsyth Show on BBC Radio Scotland. http://weareindigovelvet.co.uk/ 3 MARCH THE LITTLE KICKS: At The Studio, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. The Little Kicks have announced their new album "Shake Off Your Troubles" - will be released on 3 March. To celebrate they will be playing four release shows with two in their hometown Aberdeen, and also Glasgow and Edinburgh. Tickets for these shows, complete with pre-order album bundles are available now – see website for details. Since forming in early 2009 the band have been regulars on the UK touring circuit but have also played to a great response in Europe. The band has enjoyed sharing stages with the likes of Foals, The Vaccines, Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad, Twin Atlantic, Maximo Park, Mystery Jets, Errors, The Kooks, Editors, Wild Nothing and Maccabees and have also performed at many of Scotland’s major music festivals including T in the Park, Belladrum, Insider, Brew at the Bog, Electric Fields, Solus, Kelburn Garden Party and Insider. Gig tickets @ http://tinyurl.com/SOYTABZ03Mar www.thelittlekicks.co.uk 4 MARCH JENNY STURGEON: At Finzean Hall, Banchory. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs SIOBHAN MILLER: At Town Hall, Stonehaven. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk musician Brian Miller and from a musical household her new album ‘Strata’ (due out February 2017) sees her looking back to the songs she grew up around and that influenced her musical life. Refreshing these songs and recording them for the first time, she is joined by some of Scotland’s finest musicians including Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, Celtic Connections Artistic Director www.siobhanmiller.com THE LITTLE KICKS: At The Studio, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. The Little Kicks have announced their new album "Shake Off Your Troubles" - will be released on 3 March. To celebrate they will be playing four release shows with two in their hometown Aberdeen, and also Glasgow and Edinburgh. Tickets for these shows, complete with pre-order album bundles are available now – see website for details. Since forming in early 2009 the band have been regulars on the UK touring circuit but have also played to a great response in Europe. The band has enjoyed sharing stages with the likes of Foals, The Vaccines, Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad,
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MAIRI CAMPBELL: Pulse: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Mairi Campbell: Pulse on the road in spring 2017 with more dates to be added. A JENNY STURGEON: At Underdog, Aberdeen. homecoming in viola, voice, movement, "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who animation and storytelling. Pulse is the story of brings together the old and new with a rare skill" Mairi Campbell’s quest to heal cultural wounds. R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics From classical training at London’s Guildhall, to comes from folklore, historical events and love and danger in Mexico and discovering steppersonal experience, and having trained as a dancing in Cape Breton. Co-devised and directed biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to by Kath Burlinson. Supported by Made in all her work. Scotland. The album Pulse (2016 edition) is also www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs available to buy as a download or a CD. www.mairicampbell.scot SIOBHAN MILLER: At The Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of 19 MARCH the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of MAIRI CAMPBELL: Pulse: At Newton Dee and folk musician Brian Miller and from a musical Camphill Community, Aberdeen. Mairi Campbell: household her new album ‘Strata’ (due out Pulse on the road in spring 2017 with more February 2017) sees her looking back to the dates to be added. A homecoming in viola, voice, songs she grew up around and that influenced movement, animation and storytelling. Pulse is her musical life. Refreshing these songs and recording them for the first time, she is joined by the story of Mairi Campbell’s quest to heal cultural wounds. From classical training at some of Scotland’s finest musicians including London’s Guildhall, to love and danger in Mexico Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new and discovering step-dancing in Cape Breton. Co-devised and directed by Kath Burlinson. traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, Supported by Made in Scotland. The album Pulse Celtic Connections Artistic Director (2016 edition) is also available to buy as a www.siobhanmiller.com download or a CD. www.mairicampbell.scot 9 MARCH 5 MARCH
KAELA ROWAN: At Montrose Folk Club, Links Hotel, Mid Links, Montrose. DD10 8RL. Tel: 01674 671000. Doors: 7.30pm. Known for her interpretations of exquisitely crafted folk songs and dynamic musical arrangements, Kaela Rowan is joined by her band –James Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters, Grit Orchestra) and Ewan MacPherson (Shooglenifty, Salt House, Alan Kelly Gang). Kaela Rowan is best known as lead singer with the influential Scottish band Mouth Music. She recorded four albums with the band and toured globally with them in the 1990s. www.kaelarowan.net
MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland, near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. Pulse is "One musician's extrodinary tale of of finding her way back home" and the story of Pulse resonates far and wide and is touring to all kind of venues, For a full list of upcoming gigs visit www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ KAELA ROWAN: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon. AB36 8TS. Tel: 01975 641303. Doors: 8pm. Tickets: £10 (under 16 free). Known for her interpretations of exquisitely crafted folk songs and dynamic musical arrangements, Kaela Rowan is joined by her band –James Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters, Grit Orchestra) and Ewan MacPherson (Shooglenifty, Salt House, Alan Kelly Gang). Kaela Rowan is best known as lead singer with the influential Scottish band Mouth Music. She recorded four albums with the band and toured globally with them in the 1990s. https://kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.kaelarowan.net 25 MARCH JENNY STURGEON: At Dee & Don Ceilidh Collective, Ballater (workshop). "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs
KAELA ROWAN: At Glenuig Hall, A861 Gleniug, Lochailort, PH38 4NG. Tel: 01687 470267 Doors: 8pm. Tickets: £10/£6 (under 18). Known for her interpretations of exquisitely crafted folk songs 22 MARCH and dynamic musical arrangements, Kaela Rowan is joined by her band –James MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At New Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters, Grit Deer Village Hall, Aberdeenshire. Pulse is "One Orchestra) and Ewan MacPherson (Shooglenifty, musician's extrodinary tale of of finding her way Salt House, Alan Kelly Gang). Kaela Rowan is back home" and the story of Pulse resonates far best known as lead singer with the influential and wide and is touring to all kind of venues, For Scottish band Mouth Music. She recorded four a full list of upcoming gigs visit albums with the band and toured globally with www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ them in the 1990s. https://kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk 23 MARCH www.kaelarowan.net MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, near Alford, Aberdeenshire. Pulse is "One musician's extrodinary tale of of finding her way back home" and the story of Pulse resonates far and wide and is touring to all kind of venues, For a full list of upcoming gigs visit www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/
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OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At Woodend Barn, Banchory. 8pm. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with a new record and a new Brookfield Knights present ….. line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / BRONWYNNE BRENT: Glenbuchat Hall, Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron Strathdon. Mississippi Delta songbird, Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Bronwynne Brent returns to these shores for Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse 24 MARCH three weeks of touring (in trio format) having Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their entranced the UK on her last visit. Her spinehistorical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. PETER recording captures parts of a tradition that goes tingling vocal style has been compared to Billie BRUNTNELL: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Holiday, Peggy Lee and Amy Winehouse - a back a long way. Great story telling and timeless remarkable singer-songwriter who simply oozes Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. NME tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and claimed that "Peter Bruntnell's records should be dancing! Tickets @ class. Bob Harris, playing tracks from her stunning album, Stardust, repeatedly on his BBC taught in schools" and if you ask the likes of www.woodendbarn.com Rumer, Peter Buck, Scott Mccaughey, Willy Radio 2 show told listeners: “This is absolutely www.oldblinddogs.co.uk Vlautin, Jay Farrar, John Murry or Kathleen gorgeous - really special!" Edwards they’ll all agree that Peter Bruntnell is a 14 APRIL www.bronwynnebrent.com writer with rare and mysterious qualities. It’s www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html interesting that American musicians are so EDDI READER + special guest ADAM seduced by such a uniquely British artist, and 14 MARCH HOLMES: At Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen. EDDI Peter has toured extensively with Son Volt, READER famously harmonized with Annie Kathleen Edwards and Richmond Fontaine. "Now Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her MEURSAULT: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. in our 4th Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It Named after the protagonist of Camus' novel to bring the best of independent Americana and was the short-lived but warmly remembered L'Etranger, Meursault is a creative offspring of Roots music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 Edinburgh's champion of “epic lo-fi” Neil Fairground Attraction that really brought her into gigs per year, ABP have again been working Pennycook. “It isn't really a band, more a solo the limelight and to the attention of a much tirelessly to come up with an impressive project with a revolving cast of friends/ wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent programme for 2017 with artists from the USA musicians,” says Pennycook. New album 'I Will album First of a Million Kisses both topped the Kill Again' (out on 27 February) was recorded at as well as the UK. British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the Song, By Toad's studio/live space The Happiness www.AlmostBluePromotions.com songwriting influences of artists such as John Hotel in Leith, with the help of musician friends Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van 11 MARCH
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 25: aberdeen + north east Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own unique brand of Americana, with a hint of Scotland. www.eddireader.co.uk
singer Iona Macdonald in 2006. The tenth anniversary of the band was marked with the release of their third studio album, 'Lost Is Not Losing’(Yellowroom Music). On the week of its release it was album of the week on BBC Radio Scotland, and the Daily Express declared that it 'delivers an extraordinary punch'. Joseph THE FILTHY TONGUES: At Cafe Drummond, Parsons is a prolific songwriter, recording artist Aberdeen. The Filthy Tongues have occupied a and performer with over 20 commercial label unique place at the heart of Scottish alternative releases. Both live and with his recordings, rock, in various manifestations, since the mid Joseph Parsons has always created his own 80’s. The single Jacobs Ladder, taken from the unique sound. He brings a heart and soul to his bands album of the same name has received songs through energy and emotional honesty, numerous BBC Scotland plays and the album a 4 ranging from stories of people caught in hard star Scottish Express review. God is in the TV times to uplifting songs of love and life. Tickets said about the album “These songs wrap £8 from themselves around you like a warm blanket and www.musicglue.com effortlessly soothe your soul.” www.doghouseroses.net www.filthytongues.com www.Josephparsons.com 20 APRIL
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Brookfield Knights present ….. WOODY PINES: At Glenbuchat Hall. Strathdon. Nashville-based roots music hotshots Woody Pines have wowed the crowds on both sides of the Atlantic and last time they toured over here, reviewers unanimously declared them to be one of the most entertaining acts on the Americana circuit. Recently signed by Muddy Roots Records, Maverick magazine praised their last release as “an intoxicating blend of rural and urban stringband, country blues and jug band music.” www.woodypines.com
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Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per year, ABP have again been working tirelessly to come up with an impressive programme for 2017 with artists from the USA as well as the UK. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 3 JUNE JENNY STURGEON: At Pitmedden Music Festival, nr Ellon. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singersongwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 4 JUNE
Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. JASON JAMES: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. RAB NOAKES: At Links Hotel, Montrose Folk Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. A Club. Show 8pm Tickets £9 Tel. 01674 671000. LOWEST PAIR: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. young veteran who's honed his songwriting skills Celebrating his 70th birthday and his 50th year Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. The and performing chops through years of live gigs touring Scottish singer songwriter Rab Noakes Lowest Pair features the duel banjo picking of in clubs and dance halls throughout his home launched his EP ‘The Treatment Tapes’ in Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee. Draped in state, James is equally adept at delivering January. Early in 2015 Rab Noakes was Kendl’s high lonesome harmonies and Palmer’s heartbreak and humor, maintaining an earthy, diagnosed with tonsillar cancer. The songs on Midwest croon, their debut release, 36¢, (Team organic honesty that stands in sharp contrast to this EP were written during the post-treatment Love Records) was hailed by many outlets and the slick, gimmicky product that currently period and were part of that process. They were American Songwriter praised their ”earnest, dominates the country charts. "Now in our 4th recorded chronologically so their performances earthy songcraft.” "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue to bring reflect that progress. There’s no self-pity Blue Promotions continue to bring the best of the best of independent Americana and Roots though, here you’ll find defiance, resilience, independent Americana and Roots music to music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per love, support and wit. Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per year, year, ABP have again been working tirelessly to www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk ABP have again been working tirelessly to come come up with an impressive programme for www.rabnoakes.com up with an impressive programme for 2017 with 2017 with artists from the USA as well as the artists from the USA as well as the UK. UK. 22 APRIL www.AlmostBluePromotions.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com
Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. AGS CONNOLLY & PAT REEDY: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. Following the release of his brand new album we are excited to bring back AGS CONNOLLY to Aberdeen. Ags has been described by Country Music People as ‘The closest we’ve ever come to an English Willie Nelson’. As a live performer he has headlined shows across the UK, Europe and the US wile also appearing at several major UK festivals and opening for www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html various international artists including Rosanne Cash. Joining Ags will be PAT REEDY. Reedy has 23 APRIL toured the US playing festivals, bars, venues and listening rooms for the past eight years with Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE his shows establishing a reputation for their WOODY PINES: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. energy, honesty and humour. "Now in our 4th Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. If Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue to bring you’re wondering where the music of Nashville the best of independent Americana and Roots troubadour WOODY PINES comes from, look to music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per the streets. It was on the streets as a year, ABP have again been working tirelessly to professional busker that Woody first cut his come up with an impressive programme for teeth, drawing liberally from the lost back alley 2017 with artists from the USA as well as the anthems and scratchy old 78s of American roots UK. music, whether country blues, jugband, hokum, www.AlmostBluePromotions.com or hillbilly. "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue to bring the best of 31 MAY independent Americana and Roots music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per year, Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. MARY ABP have again been working tirelessly to come GAUTHIER: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. up with an impressive programme for 2017 with £15. A Louisiana-native turned Nashvilleartists from the USA as well as the UK. resident, Mary Gauthier (it’s French www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours. pronounced Go-SHAY) has had an extraordinary html life. She has received countless accolades for www.AlmostBluePromotions.com her six studio albums. The New York Times music writer John Pareles picked 2001’s Filth and Fire as the #1 Indy release of the year, 28 APRIL 2005’s Mercy Now earned her the Americana Music Association’s New/Emerging Artist of the DOGHOUSE ROSES & JOSEPH PARSONS Year title and 2011’s The Foundling was named DUO: At The Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate, as one of the Records of the Year by the LA Aberdeen AB25 1BU. Doghouse Roses are a Times. "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Blue highly acclaimed folk / Americana duo from Promotions continue to bring the best of Glasgow formed by guitarist Paul Tasker and independent Americana and Roots music to
25 JUNE Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE DANBERRYS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. At the heart of The Danberrys is the Tennesseeborn couple of Ben DeBerry and Dorothy Daniel - a truly unique pair of artists hailing from East Nashville, Tennessee. Drawing deep from the traditions of bluegrass, old-time country, blues, and funk/soul, the Danberrys offer inspired songwriting delivered with raw emotion, distinct vocal harmonies, and dynamic, top-notch musicianship. Rather than responding to a dictated sound, their music further displays the near limitless nature of the Americana genre. "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue to bring the best of independent Americana and Roots music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per year, ABP have again been working tirelessly to come up with an impressive programme for 2017 with artists from the USA as well as the UK. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 29 JUNE THE FILTHY TONGUES supporting THE SKIDS: At Montrose Town Hall. The Filthy Tongues have occupied a unique place at the heart of Scottish alternative rock, in various manifestations, since the mid 80’s. The single Jacobs Ladder, taken from the bands album of the same name has received numerous BBC Scotland plays and the album a 4 star Scottish Express review. God is in the TV said about the album “These songs wrap themselves around you like a warm blanket and effortlessly soothe your soul.” www.filthytongues.com
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HIGHLANDS + WEST COAST / ARGYLL Send us all your gig dates for the Highlands Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 23 FEBRUARY Moniack Mhor presents ….. RODDY WOOMBLE KATHRYN WILLIAMS AND RACHEL SERMANNI: At Abriachan Village Hall (15km south-west of Inverness), 8pm. Moniack Mhor are running a songwriting course and as part of it these three amazing musicians will be putting on a very special one-off gig. More details and tickets @ www.moniackmhor.org.uk 24 FEBRUARY INDIGO VELVET: At Aviemore for Groove Cairngorm. Indigo Velvet are a young, Tropicalpop band from Edinburgh. They’ve had a breakthrough year; dubbed ’one’s to watch’ by Scotland On Sunday, Clash Magazine, The Sun and Tenement TV. Airplay on BBC Introducing, Radio X, Amazing Radio, and a live session on The Janice Forsyth Show on BBC Radio Scotland. http://weareindigovelvet.co.uk/ 25 FEBRUARY Off The Record Inverness: At Ironworks, 122b Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LX. 10:305pm. Admission £2 (includes lunch + £25 EmuBands voucher). Off The Record is to partner with Gaelic arts organisation Fèis Rois to host a day of presentations, seminars and workshops for young people interested in working in the music industry. It will focus on key themes including releasing tracks, organising/getting gigs, promotion and the many career options in the business. Open to anyone aged 14-25, Off The Record provides insights from a broad range of industry professionals and past attendees have picked up airplay (including BBC Radio Scotland), festival bookings and a range of work opportunities as a result of taking part. Tickets @ http://bit.ly/2kGtEtk http://offtherecord.me 26 FEBRUARY Watercolour Music presents ….. MARY ANN KENNEDY & FINLAY WELLS: At Watercolour Music, Ardgour. 3pm. Original Gaelic songwriting and masterful American storytelling are at the heart of the matter as Scotland’s finest residential recording studios open their doors once more in 2017 for the first two events in this year’s House Concert series. Mary Ann Kennedy marks the forthcoming release of her debut solo album, ‘An Dàn’ with an intimate concert alongside regular musical partner-in-crime, guitarist Finlay Wells (Coast, Big Fat Electric). The two will play some of the eleven brand-new, original Gaelic songs featured on the album. Entry is by donation at the door, and you are advised to book your places early on 01855 841320 or email mak@watercolourmusic.co.uk www.watercolourmusic.co.uk 9 MARCH SIOBHAN MILLER: At Eden Court, Inverness. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk musician Brian Miller and from a musical household her new album ‘Strata’ (due out
February 2017) sees her looking back to the songs she grew up around and that influenced her musical life. Refreshing these songs and recording them for the first time, she is joined by some of Scotland’s finest musicians including Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, Celtic Connections Artistic Director www.siobhanmiller.com
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Watercolour Music presents ….. BEN BEDFORD: At Watercolour Music, Ardgour. 3pm. Original Gaelic songwriting and masterful American storytelling are at the heart of the matter as Scotland’s finest residential recording studios open their doors once more in 2017 for the first two events in this year’s House Concert 10 MARCH series. Illinois singer-songwriter Ben Bedford returns to the Highlands with his sketches of KAELA ROWAN: At Resolis Memorial Hall, America, its individuals, their victories and their Conon Bridge, Dingwall, IV7 8LP. Tickets, Times struggles. Poignant, but never sentimental, etc: David on 01381 610 204. Known for her Bedford’s portrait-like songs capture the vitality interpretations of exquisitely crafted folk songs of his characters, drawing on musical influences and dynamic musical arrangements, Kaela as varied as Townes Van Zandt, piano virtuoso Rowan is joined by her band –James Vladimir Horowitz, Thelonious Monk and Kate Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters, Grit Bush. Entry is by donation at the door, and you Orchestra) and Ewan MacPherson (Shooglenifty, are advised to book your places early on 01855 Salt House, Alan Kelly Gang). Kaela Rowan is 841320 or email mak@watercolourmusic.co.uk best known as lead singer with the influential www.watercolourmusic.co.uk Scottish band Mouth Music. She recorded four albums with the band and toured globally with 5 APRIL them in the 1990s. www.kaelarowan.net OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At 11 MARCH Eden Court, Inverness. 8pm. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with a new record and a new line KAELA ROWAN: At Crafts & Things, Glencoe, up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Argyll, PH49 4HN. Tel: 01855 811325. Doors: Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron 7.30 for 8pm Tickets: £14/£12 (students). Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Known for her interpretations of exquisitely Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse crafted folk songs and dynamic musical Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their arrangements, Kaela Rowan is joined by her historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new band –James Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String recording captures parts of a tradition that goes Sisters, Grit Orchestra) and Ewan back a long way. Great story telling and timeless MacPherson (Shooglenifty, Salt House, Alan Kelly tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and Gang). Kaela Rowan is best known as lead singer dancing! Tickets @ www.eden-court.co.uk with the influential Scottish band Mouth Music. www.oldblinddogs.co.uk She recorded four albums with the band and toured globally with them in the 1990s. 14 APRIL www.kaelarowan.net OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At 16 MARCH Fochabers Fiddle Week, Inchberry Hall, Fochabers. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At Eden a new record and a new line up. Original Court Theatre, Inverness. Pulse is "One member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Vocals) is joined musician's extrodinary tale of of finding her way by long term partners Aaron Jones (Bouzouki / back home" and the story of Pulse resonates far Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Whistles) and new and wide and is touring to all kind of venues, For percussion powerhouse Donald Hay. A Scottish a full list of upcoming gigs visit band that takes their historical ties seriously, Old www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ Blind Dogsʼ new recording captures parts of a tradition that goes back a long way. Great story 23 MARCH telling and timeless tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and dancing! Tickets @ SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Eden www.facebook.com/fiddleweek Court Theatre, Inverness. September 2016 saw www.oldblinddogs.co.uk the release of the seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album Join Forces and the band now tour 15 APRIL in support of it. It was written following the May 2015 general election result, and then recorded EDDI READER + special guest ADAM in June and July last year amidst a quickly HOLMES: At Strathpeffer Pavillion, Strathpeffer. changing political landscape, something that has EDDI READER famously harmonized with Annie made the suite of songs seem timelier still. The Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her band will be touring to support the release time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It throughout the remainder of 2016 and into was the short-lived but warmly remembered Spring 2017. Musically the album harks back to Fairground Attraction that really brought her into the more roots and bluegrass sounding earlier the limelight and to the attention of a much albums and is divided into two main strands. wider audience. The single ‘Perfect’ and parent www.southerntenantfolkunion.com album First of a Million Kisses both topped the British charts. ADAM HOLMES combines the 25 MARCH songwriting influences of artists such as John Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van NEVILLE STAPLE BAND: At The Ironworks, Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and 122B Academy St. Inverness, IV1 1LX. Doors: folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and 19:30 Tickets: £17.50(adv). Neville will be Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own releasing on the 17th February 2017 his new unique brand of Americana, with a hint of album, called: Return Of Judge Roughneck (and Scotland. www.eddireader.co.uk Dub Specials). To complement this release, Neville, his band and his wife Christine “Sugary” 17 APRIL Staple, will be touring the UK during 2017. Christine, will be doing a short set of songs from EDDI READER + special guest ADAM her new EP “Rude Girl Sounds” which was HOLMES: At Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. EDDI produced by Neville and he also provides backing READER famously harmonized with Annie vocals. Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her
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musician Brian Miller and from a musical household her new album ‘Strata’ (due out February 2017) sees her looking back to the songs she grew up around and that influenced her musical life. Refreshing these songs and recording them for the first time, she is joined by some of Scotland’s finest musicians including Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, Celtic Connections Artistic Director www.siobhanmiller.com
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SIOBHAN MILLER: At Catstrand, New Galloway, Castle Douglas. DG7 3RN. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk musician 10 MARCH Brian Miller and from a musical household her new album ‘Strata’ (due out February 2017) sees 8 JUNE MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At her looking back to the songs she grew up Atlantic Islands Centre, Luing, Slate Islands, JENNY STURGEON: At Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin. Argyll. Pulse is "One musician's extrodinary tale around and that influenced her musical life. Refreshing these songs and recording them for "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who of of finding her way back home" and the story brings together the old and new with a rare skill" of Pulse resonates far and wide and is touring to the first time, she is joined by some of R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics all kind of venues, For a full list of upcoming gigs Scotland’s finest musicians including Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and Phil comes from folklore, historical events and visit www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new personal experience, and having trained as a traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to 24 MARCH Celtic Connections Artistic Director all her work. www.siobhanmiller.com www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis. September 12 MARCH 10 AUGUST 2016 saw the release of the seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album Join Forces and the Brookfield Knights present ….. JENNY STURGEON: At The Ceilidh Place, band now tour in support of it. It was written BRONWYNNE BRENT: At Harbour Arts Centre, Ullapool. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter following the May 2015 general election result, Irvine. Mississippi Delta songbird, Bronwynne who brings together the old and new with a rare and then recorded in June and July last year Brent returns to these shores for three weeks of skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's amidst a quickly changing political landscape, touring (in trio format) having entranced the UK lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and something that has made the suite of songs on her last visit. Her spine-tingling vocal style personal experience, and having trained as a seem timelier still. The band will be touring to biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to support the release throughout the remainder of has been compared to Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee all her work. 2016 and into Spring 2017. Musically the album and Amy Winehouse - a remarkable singersongwriter who simply oozes class. Bob Harris, www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs harks back to the more roots and bluegrass playing tracks from her stunning album, sounding earlier albums and is divided into two Stardust, repeatedly on his BBC Radio 2 show main strands. told listeners: “This is absolutely gorgeous www.southerntenantfolkunion.com really special!" www.bronwynnebrent.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 14 APRIL
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RAB NOAKES: At The Catstrand, Castle Douglas. Show 7.30pm Tickets £12 Tel. 01644 420374. Celebrating his 70th birthday and his Email them to Carol 50th year touring Scottish singer songwriter Rab carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Noakes launched his EP ‘The Treatment Tapes’ in January. Early in 2015 Rab Noakes was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer. The songs on Isle of Bute …. this EP were written during the post-treatment Transclyde Music is a group of like minded 10 JUNE period and were part of that process. They were people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to promote live music on the island. For their latest JENNY STURGEON: At Gable End Theatre, Hoy, recorded chronologically so their performances gig news go to …. Orkney. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter reflect that progress. There’s no self-pity though, www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic who brings together the old and new with a rare here you’ll find defiance, resilience, love, support and wit. https://catstrand.cloudvenue.co.uk skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's 25 FEBRUARY lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and www.rabnoakes.com personal experience, and having trained as a THE THREE N EIGHTS: At The Pierhead biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to 21 APRIL Tavern, Lamlash, Isle of Arran. 9pm. Free all her work. Brookfield Knights present ….. WOODY admission. Live show features originals as well www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs PINES: At The CatStrand, New Galloway. as classic Rock n' Roll and Rockabilly performed Nashville-based roots music hotshots Woody with a vintage punk attitude and of course a 3 AUGUST Pines have wowed the crowds on both sides of right good dusting of SKA. www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran JENNY STURGEON: At Fiddle Frenzy, Shetland. the Atlantic and last time they toured over here, reviewers unanimously declared them to be one "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who 26 FEBRUARY brings together the old and new with a rare skill" of the most entertaining acts on the Americana circuit. Recently signed by Muddy Roots Records, R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics Maverick magazine praised their last release as THE THREE N EIGHTS: At The Pierhead comes from folklore, historical events and “an intoxicating blend of rural and urban Tavern, Lamlash, Isle of Arran. 3pm. Free personal experience, and having trained as a admission. Live show features originals as well biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to stringband, country blues and jug band music.” www.woodypines.com as classic Rock n' Roll and Rockabilly performed all her work. www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html with a vintage punk attitude and of course a www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs right good dusting of SKA – they also join with 30 APRIL friends from Arran to jam together www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran Brookfield Knights present ….. CONNLA: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. These five 8 MARCH tremendous musicians came together while studying at Ulster University. Their debut EP won SIOBHAN MILLER: At Sabha mor Ostaig, Skye. them loads of attention and rave reviews. Irish A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Music magazine said of the sampler: “Consider Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the this your early warning system…there is foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk
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6 MAY JENNY STURGEON: At Craigie Folk Club, Craigie nr Kilmarnock. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs
JOHN GOLDIE: At The Hippodrome, Eyemouth. World class acoustic guitarist, John Goldie, plays jazz, blues, Celtic and funk. 8.00pm Tickets £12.00 Early Bird £10.00. The Hippodrome is an arts space where people of all ages can meet to enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the picturesque Berwickshire fishing town of Eyemouth. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 7 MARCH
SIOBHAN MILLER: At Hippodrome, Eyemouth. A two-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year, Siobhan Miller is widely regarded as one of the foremost vocalists in Scotland. Daughter of folk musician Brian Miller and from a musical household her new album ‘Strata’ (due out 2 JUNE February 2017) sees her looking back to the songs she grew up around and that influenced MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At her musical life. Refreshing these songs and Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival, The recording them for the first time, she is joined by CatStrand Theatre. 7.30pm. Pulse is "One some of Scotland’s finest musicians including musician's extrodinary tale of of finding her way Kris Drever and Aidan O’Rourke, from Lau, and back home" and the story of Pulse resonates far Phil Cunningham. ‘one of the most exciting new and wide and is touring to all kind of venues, For traditional singers in Scotland.’ - Donald Shaw, a full list of upcoming gigs visit Celtic Connections Artistic Director. 8.00pm www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ Tickets £13.50 Early Bird £11.50. The Hippodrome is an arts space where people of all 3 JUNE ages can meet to enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the picturesque MAIRI CAMPBELL’s ‘Pulse’ on tour: At The Berwickshire fishing town of Eyemouth. Theatre Royal, Dumfries 7.30pm. Pulse is "One www.eyemouthhippodrome.org musician's extrodinary tale of of finding her way www.siobhanmiller.com back home" and the story of Pulse resonates far and wide and is touring to all kind of venues, For 8 MARCH a full list of upcoming gigs visit www.mairicampbell.scot/gigs/ KAELA ROWAN: At Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD. TeL; 01721 7225777. Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: £14/ £12/£6 (school children). Known for her interpretations of exquisitely crafted folk songs and dynamic musical arrangements, Kaela Rowan is joined by her band –James Mackintosh (Shooglenifty, String Sisters, Grit Send us all your gig dates for Orchestra) and Ewan MacPherson (Shooglenifty, Salt House, Alan Kelly Gang). Kaela Rowan is Scottish Borders and best known as lead singer with the influential Northumberland areas Scottish band Mouth Music. She recorded four albums with the band and toured globally with Email them to Carol them in the 1990s. carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.kaelarowan.net
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25 FEBRUARY CARDBOARD FOX: At The Hippodrome, Eyemouth. Winners of the 2015 Spiral Earth award for best debut, Cardboard Fox are an exciting four piece band, featuring the Carrivick sisters, Laura and Charlotte on guitar, fiddle and vocals, Joe Tozer on mandolin and John Breese on double bass. 8.00pm Tickets £12.00 Early Bird £10.00. The Hippodrome is an arts space where people of all ages can meet to enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the picturesque Berwickshire fishing town of Eyemouth. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
11 MARCH NIGEL CLARK: At The Hippodrome, Eyemouth. Nigel Clark is one of the top Uk acoustic guitarists and has collaborated with leading musicians including Carol Kidd, Gloria Gaynor, Hugh Buckley and Colette Cassidy. 8.00pm Tickets £13.50 Early bird £11.50. The Hippodrome is an arts space where people of all ages can meet to enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the picturesque Berwickshire fishing town of Eyemouth. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 17 MARCH
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CLAUDE BOURBON: At The Hippodrome, Eyemouth. St Patrick’s Day Concert with KAZMIRANDA JAMMING BAND: At The guitarist/singer Claude Bourbon. An acoustic Auction House in Tweedmouth, Berwick-uponfusion of styles - blues, jazz, spanish, classical Tweed (next to Asda). 7.30-11pm. Free. The and medieval. 8.00pm Tickets £10.00 Early Bird band has a singer for the first time in the history £9.00. The Hippodrome is an arts space where of the jam band (8 years) - Emily Lerpiniere has people of all ages can meet to enjoy theatre, the most amazing voice and with Simon Usher music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the on drums, Yves Martins and Nick Holmes on picturesque Berwickshire fishing town of electric guitars and Alex Hek on bass and Brian Eyemouth. Martin on acoustic guitar its sure to be a great www.eyemouthhippodrome.org night! www.facebook.com/AuctionHouseBerwick 25 MARCH www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed
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with Cathal McConnell (flute, whistles, song) Karen Marshalsay (Scottish harp) Kathryn Nicoll (fiddle, viola) County Fermanagh-born Cathal McConnell is a world-renowned musician and singer with “The Boys of the Lough”. 8.00pm Tickets £13.50 Early Bird £11.50. The Hippodrome is an arts space where people of all ages can meet to enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the picturesque Berwickshire fishing town of Eyemouth. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 19 APRIL Brookfield Knights present ….. WOODY PINES: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Nashvillebased roots music hotshots Woody Pines have wowed the crowds on both sides of the Atlantic and last time they toured over here, reviewers unanimously declared them to be one of the most entertaining acts on the Americana circuit. Recently signed by Muddy Roots Records, Maverick magazine praised their last release as “an intoxicating blend of rural and urban stringband, country blues and jug band music.” www.woodypines.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html
30 APRIL DOGHOUSE ROSES & JOSEPH PARSONS DUO: At The County Hotel, High Street, Selkirk. Doors 3pm. Doghouse Roses are a highly acclaimed folk / Americana duo from Glasgow formed by guitarist Paul Tasker and singer Iona Macdonald in 2006. The tenth anniversary of the band was marked with the release of their third studio album, 'Lost Is Not Losing’(Yellowroom Music). On the week of its release it was album of the week on BBC Radio Scotland, and the Daily Express declared that it 'delivers an extraordinary punch'. Joseph Parsons is a prolific songwriter, recording artist and performer with over 20 commercial label releases. Both live and with his recordings, Joseph Parsons has always created his own unique sound. He brings a heart and soul to his songs through energy and emotional honesty, ranging from stories of people caught in hard times to uplifting songs of love and life. Tickets £8 from www.musicglue.com www.doghouseroses.net www.Josephparsons.com 5 MAY JENNY STURGEON: At Rolling Hills Folk Club, Darnick nr Melrose. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singersongwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 27 AUGUST TRAVELLER: At Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. The summer of 2012 saw Gerry Sheridan and Simon Usher begin their songwriting partnership, which progressed to become Traveller in January 2016 when they were joined by Martin Yves on guitar and Brian Socha on bass. By spring 2016 the band had written and recorded their debut EP at Chamber Studios in Edinburgh. Taking just four days to complete, 'All This Time' enabled Traveller to connect to an ever growing fanbase who are drawn to their Anthemic Rock wall of sound. http://travellerband.com
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Experience Scotland Live with a seasonal feast of living traditions and local cultures. Encounter music, storytelling, dance, craft, Groove CairnGorm song and folk drama at venues – indoor and Cairngorms outdoor – across Edinburgh and the Lo25-25 February 2017 thians. Rooted in the past yet resonating in the present, TradFest showcases dynamic Launched last year as the UK’s first resort engagement with Scotland’s History and based snowsports festival, Groove CairnHeritage as well as providing a platform for gorm combined winter snowsports, along up and coming talent in the world of Trad. with a selection of DJs and acoustic acts Look out for the Battle of the Folk Band performing over two stages up the mounevent as part of the finale performances this tain, followed by an Apres-ski party until the year! early hours at Badaguish Outdoor Centre featuring acts including Grandmaster Flash, www.tracscotland.org/tradfest Hot Chip and Radio 1’s Monki amongst many others. www.facebook.com/groovecairngorm
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MARCH Lochwinnoch Arts Festival
Glasgow 12-18 May 2017
With their festival programme running from Lochwinnoch the 12th-28th of May 2017, Southside 15-26 March 2017 Fringe is now gearing up for its 5th year. Online event applications launch on the 30th The 16th annual Festival of Music, Drama, of November, you can register your event Literature, Creative & Visual Arts in Lochvia www.southsidefringe.com . Building on winnoch, Renfrewshire takes place across a the success of 2016 with 50 venues hosting range of local venues. There are a number more than 200 events, Southside Fringe are of our favourite performers and artists renow putting the call out for all kinds of turning in 2017 including Karine Polwart, events to be part of next year’s festival – Eirlys Myfanwy Davies, Flute Phonics, Govan Theatre, Music. Comedy, Art, Cabaret, SpoGaelic Choir, Calder Drama, Glasgow Theaken Word, Family, Heritage, Food & Drink, tre Guild, the Rose Room and many more! Health & Wellbeing, Film, and Literary/ We have some exciting new acts and perBooks. Closing date for applications, 17 formances including Fara - four exciting February 2017. For more information, conOrkney musicians, Tony Roper, the Glasgow tact: corinna@southsidefringe.org.uk Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra and many more!. Visit our website for more info: www.southsidefringe.com http://lochwinnochartsfestival.co.uk/
March into Pitlochry Pitlochry 24-25 March March into Pitlochry began taking shape in 2015 when a small band of music lovers in the came together with a thought to put on a music event to see out the winter and welcome in the spring. Pitlochry comes alive over the festival weekend. Acts like Hunter & the Bear, King of Birds and The Dunwells bring there music as the intense atmosphere fills created Highland Perthshire. Run over Friday and Saturday the event is filled with top acts and often there are pop up surprise sessions in addition to the official line up at the 2 venues - McKays Hotel and Pitlochry Town Hall. Once again we are delighted to be supporting Parkinson's UK as our chosen charity of the year www.marchintopitlochry.co.uk
APRIL TradFest Edinburgh | Dùn Èideann Edinburgh 26 Apr – 7 May 2017
Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 25-28 May 2017
One of Scotland’s longest-running folk festivals, celebrating its 35th outing in 2017, the Orkney Folk Festival is one of the most prolific events in the Scottish and UK folk calendars, and one of the highlights of Orkney’s diary of community events. An entirely voluntary run event, the festival annually attracts artists from all corners of the folk world - from leading international names to up and coming fresh faces - to Stromness, in Orkney’s West Mainland, for four days of concerts, ceilidhs, clubs, sessions, talks and craic. Artists and audiences are welcomed by and into Orkney’s own thriving folk scene, with Orcadian artists providing around two thirds of the festival programme. Line-up announced across December-March, with tickets on sale in April, around six weeks ahead of the event. This is relatively close to the festival itself, as the festival consists of around 35 individually programmed and ticketed events, rather than offering all-in-one day or weekend tickets. Artists visiting the festival perform on several occasions, though, offering a number of chances to catch them over the week-
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JUNE Oban Live Oban 2-3 June 2017 "We are delighted to announce that Trail West, Mànran and Tide Lines will join us in Oban as not only are they great friends but they are three of the most exciting acts on the Scottish scene today - all bringing their own brand and fusion of west coast music. We still have three more acts to announce as well as some other special guests so watch this space for more exciting announcements.” Daniel Gillespie Artistic Director for Oban Live. www.obanlive.com
Riverside Rock Jedburgh 17 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. Live music from bands, Showaddywaddy, Pilot, The Beatles Revolution, Scooty and the Skyhooks, Scocha, The Stare, DarkHorse and DJ Greg Anderson. 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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The Bield at Blackruthven, Perthshire 23-25 June 2017 Solas Festival is an allage arts festival held in Perthshire from 17 to 19 June, with hiphop, electro loops and some of the finest folk and roots music you’ll find in a Scottish field: a rich mix of traditions, talents and tastes. Expect an unusual mix of art, music, theatre, comedy, debate and soulsearching. The programme also makes space for challenging debate with activists, writers and thinkers from across the political, cultural and religious spectrum. Solas Festival offers a creative and entertaining programme for festival-goers of all ages in a safe environment. www.solasfestival.co.uk
JULY Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebrides 19-22 July
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ButeFest
The Isle of Bute 28-30 July 2017
AUGUST Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 3-5 August 2017
Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum - quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic lineups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach.
Nestling in the beautiful surroundings of Drumlanrig Castle, south west Scotland. We’ve been working really hard to top last year and we’re pretty excited about this summer, as well as having some brand new developments. One of the most exciting music festivals in Scotland returns in 2016, over two days in the stunning grounds of Drumlanrig Castle! www.facebook.com/ electricfieldsfestival
Party in the Park Bathgate, West Lothian 3 September
A three day festival of music, food and fun. This accessible and hugely friendly family festival all takes places a mere thirty-five miles as the crow flies from Glasgow. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk Butefest has endeavoured to compile a richly varied and superb line-up that includes both the contemporary and the classic of the music world and runs that gamut from rock to roots and folk to dance.
Now in its 7th year ‘Party in the Park’ music festival and family fun day is a great day out for music lovers with families, held in Bathgate’s Kirkton Park. There is a main stage and acoustic stage with music on both throughout the day from 11am to 6pm with free entry and no ticket required. A real mix of music from local bands and artists to those further afield. This is no ticket required and no entry fee and as this is geared towards familys there is a strict no alcohol policy.
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