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EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area. Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 23 FEBRUARY Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar presents ..... MARTIN CARTHY: At The Traverse Bar, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife Norma Waterson and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums. Tickets: £10. Doors open: 7.30 / Music starts: 8pm. www.soundhouse.org.uk HEARTS UNDER FIRE; Bannermans Cowgate, Edinburgh. Time 8pm. Tickets £5. 27 FEBRUARY TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. New album ‘Grind’ out on 16th February. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com https://twitter.com/treacherouso www.facebook.com/TreacherousOrchestra
8pm. Tickets £8. 2 MARCH Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar presents ..... ALASDAIR ROBERTS: At The Traverse Bar, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. www.soundhouse.org.uk 5 MARCH A Quiet Night In and Survivalist presents SURVIVALIST #1 ….. DEAD BOY ROBOTICS, REDOLENT, URVANOVIC, FINN LEMARINEL: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh 7pm | £Name your price www.facebook.com/aquietnightin ABSOLVA: Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. 5 MARCH POCIÓN DE FE is a new seven-piece band brewing a spicy mix of Afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms, Cuban salsa, and African mambo. Original songs, with tight funky grooves and irresistible horn licks, feature Spanish lyrics which blend the Afrobeat tradition of social and political consciousness with Cuban-style wordplay. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, Edinburgh www.facebook.com/pociondefe NATHAN CONNOLLY (Snow Patrol / Little Matador) and ALAN R DAVISON plus guests: At The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy), 19A West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. An evening of excellent music in an acoustic setting in Edinburgh's East End. The Voodoo Rooms will play host to Snow Patrol guitarist and Little Matador frontman, Nathan Connolly - joined by Edinburgh's Alan R Davison plus guests, to be announced. 7pm, £6. Tickets - Brown Paper Tickets, and at the door on the night. Entry is to 18 years and over www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1299171 7 MARCH
The Littlest Hobo1 ( A Twisted Circus)and Pass The Vibes presents ….. ABDOMINAL THE RADIACS; Bannermans Cowgate, AND THE OBLIQUES (Canada)+ Jamie & Edinburgh. Time 8pm. Tickets £6. Shoony (acoustic), Megamegaman & Ory HIJACK WEEKENDER: MARCUS BONFANTI / Caren, Delighted peoples, Dj's Fusion (Nu*Fire), Jee4ce (PTV) & Molecullar THE RISING SOULS / BLACK CAT BONE; (Syndicate): At The Mash House, 37 Guthrie Marcus Bonfanti is one of the UK’s best blues artists and he is coming to Sneaky Pete’s as part Street, Hasties Close, Edinburgh. EH1 1JG, 11pm-3am, with an acoustic set from of his UK Tour. He has recently released an Megamegaman & Orry carren, Delighted Peoples, album and his first album was listed in Classic Rock Magazine’s top 50 albums of 2010. The new And a special acoustic set for the night from Jamie & Shoony in the main room. plus DJ's album was recorded with Dave Williams, the Fusion (Nu*Fire), Jee4ce (PTV) & Molecullar same man who recorded Ike and Tina Turner. Sneaky Petes, Edinburgh. Doors 7pm. Tickets £7. (Syndicate). all night in the bar. 11-3am. Tickets £7+stbf from Tickets Scotland Edinburgh, or Ripping records stores and online, any remaining 28 FEBRUARY tickets on the door will be £10. Toronto emcee Abdominal has toured the world with legendary CONTROL /CRITIKILL / HATEFUL / PANIC ATTAKl; Bannermans Cowgate, Edinburgh. Time rap groups like Jurassic 5, but for all of his
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success, Abs (aka Andy Bernstein) was growing increasingly tired of jumping around, trying to make his lyrics heard over the booming beats. So for his much anticipated new record, “Sitting Music” - 5 years in the making - he decided to take a radically different approach. The result is not only a hip-hop record unlike any other. www.rippingrecords.com
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SCOTTISH OPERA presents Opera Highlights: At Regal Theatre, Bathgate, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera celebrates the 21st anniversary of Opera Highlights with a 17date tour of Scotland. A great evening for those brand new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone in-between, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats selected by Scottish Opera’s Head of Music, Derek Clark. Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994, when it started life as Essential Scottish Opera. www.scottishopera.org.uk
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Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar presents ..... CELTER SCHMELTER: At The Traverse Bar, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. www.soundhouse.org.uk
LEMONHAZE: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. New 4-track EP out in March. Lemonhaze are a Scottish Indie/Alternative/ 4 piece. The band have crafted a unique sound that is both intriguing and refreshing to hear. They have achieved this by focusing heavily on melody and and experimental use of instruments, Lemonhaze draw influences from many bands from many era's. in particular, the finest indie/rock/jangle/ britpop acts from the 80's, 90's and 00's www.facebook.com/lemonhazeMUSIC https://twitter.com/Lemonhazeband
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JOHN MCCUSKER, MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK AND JOHN DOYLE: At The Queens Hall Edinburgh . 8pm Tickets £17.50 Tel. 0131 6682019. Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle three members of the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions play as part of a unique European tour. With both Mike 8 MARCH McGoldrick and John McCusker also having DAVID KNOWLES: At The Voodoo Rooms, toured for the past year with Mark Knopfler, this is a rare chance to see three of the Edinburgh. Album launch event. Entry by world’s finest musicians share a stage
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THE HOLY GHOSTS: EP launch at The Caves, Edinburgh. "The Holy Ghosts are the best live act on the Scottish music scene by far" - Owen Morris - Record Producer (Oasis, The Verve, The View). www.theholyghosts.co.uk SAMBA SENE and DIWAN: At The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh. Exuberant fusion of funky
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mbalax/Afrogrooves, with undercurrents of ska and reggie; original songs with impassioned infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance grooves. Tickets on door. www.sambasene.com 16 MARCH
Edinburgh. 27 MARCH GERRY JABLONSKI BAND / LIGHTS OUT BY NINE; Two heavy weights of the Scottish blues and rock scene, the show is the launch for Gerry Jablonski's new album. Edinburgh Blues Club, The Voodoo Rooms. 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £13 + sbf.
best blues band in Britain. Edinburgh Blues Club, The Voodoo Rooms. 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £13 + sbf. 25 APRIL
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER & BOO HEWERDINE: At The Pleasance Cabaret Bar Edinburgh. Tickets £14 from Tickets Scotland 0131 220 3234 or Ripping Records 0131 226 7010. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The prolific and 28 MARCH highly rated Kris Drever and Boo Hewerdine 19 MARCH are doubling up on their undoubted talents MORDERSTEIN(Rammstein tribute): Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. for two special shows in Glasgow and SMASH INTO PIECES: Bannermans Edinburgh. The duo are playing gigs Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. together at the CCA in Glasgow on 24 April 29 MARCH and 25 April the following evening at The 20 MARCH StG Presents ….. THE FILTHY TONGUES Pleasance Cabaret Bar in the capital. Awardw/ Special Guests THE COURTESANS: At winning singer, KRIS DREVER, one-third of Ndaje African Connections ….. SAMBA Audio Glasgow. £6 ADV/£9 OTD, 7pm. the award-winning trio LAU, recently SENE & DIWAN with special guests: At Tickets from Ticket Scotland. released “Mareel”, a five-track EP and it The Mash House, Edinburgh. A joyous fusion https://twitter.com/stgpromo confirms his rightful place at the heart of of live music, DJ’s full-on dance beats, www.facebook.com/StgPromotions today’s contemporary roots’ scene. Like African, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Salsa and Ska. Kris, BOO HEWERDINE has many 11pm-3am. 30 MARCH admirers. He works hard and is justifiably £5 advance (£7 on door), Brown Paper celebrated for his work as a solo artist, Tickets and Tickets Scotland. EDDI READER: At Howden Park Cenre, band member and as a collaborative Advance tickets @ Livingston. Tickets 01506 777666 songsmith. Boo tours, writes and records www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1192894 www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk with Eddi Reader, and has penned some of www.facebook.com/mashhouseedinburgh www.eddireader.co.uk her biggest songs, including “The Patience www.facebook.com/NdajeClub www.facebook.com/eddireader Of Angels”. www.sambasene.com https://twitter.com/eddireader www.fallenangelsclub.com Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar presents ..... GRAEME STEPHEN TRIO: At The Traverse Bar, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. www.soundhouse.org.uk
JO HARMAN & COMPANY / WANG DANG DELTA; Jo Harman and Company play a dynamic mix of styles from soul, blues and gospel fused with rootsy rock. Jo was named female Vocalist of the Year' in the 2014 the British Blues Awards. Edinburgh Blues Club, The Voodoo Rooms. 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £13 + sbf. The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
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REEF: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. Return of the West Country rockers fronted by Gary Stringer who first found fame in the mid 90s thanks to their song 'Naked' being used in a Sony Minidisc commercial. Perhaps best known for their '96 top ten hit 'Place Your Hands', which was adopted by Chris Evans and is still played in indie and rock clubs across the country today, along with chart21 MARCH topping second album 'Glow'. www.facebook.com/reefmusic KNOCK OUT KAINE: Bannermans Bar,212 www.ironworksvenue.com Cowgate, Edinburgh. 16 APRIL 22 MARCH LOUISE RUTKOWSKI; Former This Mortal PAT MCMANUS BAND: Bannermans Coil vocalist Louise Rutkowski presents her Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. first solo album, “Diary of a Lost Girl”. The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh; Doors: 7.00pm, 23 MARCH Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £10 stbf, Tickets Scotland: Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar http://goo.gl/O10naL presents ..... MARTIN SIMPSON: At The Traverse Bar, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. 17 APRIL www.soundhouse.org.uk Ndaje African Connections ….. SAMBA wecamefromwolves: At The Electric SENE & DIWAN with special guests: At Circus - Edinburgh (14+). We are back on The Mash House, Edinburgh. A joyous fusion the road with new songs, new set, same of live music, DJ’s full-on dance beats, good vibes! Get your tickets and get African, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Salsa and Ska. involved! 11pm-3am. www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves £5 advance (£7 on door), Brown Paper Tickets and Tickets Scotland. 25 MARCH Advance tickets @ www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1192894
WHISKEYDICK / OLD DOLLAR BILL: Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. 26 MARCH THE QUIREBOYS(unplugged & personal): Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate,
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30 APRIL LEMONHAZE: At Bannermans, Edinburgh. New 4-track EP out in March. Lemonhaze are a Scottish Indie/Alternative/ 4 piece. The band have crafted a unique sound that is both intriguing and refreshing to hear. They have achieved this by focusing heavily on melody and and experimental use of instruments, Lemonhaze draw influences from many bands from many era's. in particular, the finest indie/rock/jangle/ britpop acts from the 80's, 90's and 00's www.facebook.com/lemonhazeMUSIC https://twitter.com/Lemonhazeband 5 MAY ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS: Adam Holmes and The Embers Presents... are hosting a night at The Mash House for TradFest Edinburgh and Adam and the band will be playing a headline slot with three other amazing artists to be confirmed. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com
GLASGOW AREA Mid West Coast / Argyll Send us all your gig dates for Glasgow and West Coast area Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 24 FEBRUARY KOJI (Matters EP release) / THE CITY ON FILM (Bob Nanna, Braid) / THE GREAT ALBATROSS / LOVERS TURN TO MONSTERS; Struggletown Records and
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Punk Rock Rammy present the official release show for the reissue of the debut EP ‘Matters’ by Koji on vinyl for the first time. Part of the UK and Ireland tour alongside The City on Film (Bob Nanna – Braid, Hey Mercedes), this show promises to be an intimate affair with plenty of heartfelt, acoustic indie, punk & emo. Also joining are special guests The Great Albatross, playing a stripped down acoustic set, and Lovers Turn To Monsters. . 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors at 7:30pm, tickets: £6 advance/£7 on the door. 25 FEBRUARY OAKMEN, THE GENES and THE VICTORIAN TROUT CONSPIRACY: At Nice n Sleazy, Glasgow. Radio students from City of Glasgow College are organising this gig under the guidance of a music industry mentor. Tickets are £5 and all attenders are invited to The Garage after party. GOOD LUCK MOUNTAIN - Mike Ferrio and Jack Harris. Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 3 Chamberlaine Rd, Glasgow. Doors at 8.00, Tickets £12 soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk DARLIA; Part of King Tut’s 25th birthday! King Tuts Wah Wah Hut 272 St Vincent St, Glasgow. Doors 8.00pm Price £8.00
Surfers, before forming folk rock tour de force Tandy in the 90’s. From the ashes of Tandy, Good Luck Mountain first appeared with their eponymous debut album in 2011, with ‘Too’ being the perfect follow up. Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club. 10 Chamberlain Road, Glasgow. Doors at 8.00pm, Tickets £12. Soundsinthesuburbs
St Vincent St, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm Price £8.50 ALGERNON DOLL / GREAT COP / MANUSCRIPTS / HERBERT POWELL / KAPIL SESHASAYEE / + more tbc; . 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Charity all-dayer: 4pm doors, £5
STARSET: At Garage, Glasgow in support 27 FEBRUARY of their new album “Transmissions”. Starset is a rock band from Columbus, Ohio formed CFM CHARITY FUNDRAISER; Record by Dustin Bates (he was formerly the lead Factory, 17 Byres Rd, Glasgow. Doors 8pm. singer with the group Downplay (Epic)). £5 Entry. http://youtu.be/p-N_y1bZtRw JOHN MCCUSKER, MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK AND JOHN DOYLE: At Paisley Arts Centre. 7.30pm Tickets £14 Tel. 0300 300 1210. Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle three members of the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions play as part of a unique European tour. With both Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker also having toured for the past year with Mark Knopfler, this is a rare chance to see three of the world’s finest musicians share a stage together. www.boxoffice.renfrewshire.gov.uk www.johnmccusker.co.uk
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MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT; From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous fully costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With beautiful settings, costumes and lighting, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers transport you back to the glorious past. A packed programme of classical music and song, which includes excerpts from Mozart’s Operas such as: The Magic Flute, the BLOSSOMS / Daniel Paris; Part of King Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, and Tut’s 25th birthday! King Tuts Wah Wah Hut many more. Mozart’s most popular, and 272 St Vincent St, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm famous operas are all beautifully sung by Price £7.00 world class soloists who, alongside the Ensemble, perform some of his most THE DAY MAN LOST / NOTHING memorable pieces of music including; CLEAN / FAMINE / LUGUBRIOUS Symphony no. 40, Lacrimosa (Requiem D CHILDREN / DROVES; The Day Man Lost minor), and Eine Kleine Nacht Musik. Paisley are a skull crushingly intense grindcore Arts Centre, 15 New Street, Paisley. band from Preston! / Nothing Clean are the 7.30pm, Tickets: £14 (£12 conc) Please beautiful love child of Mangle and note: a £1 service charge per transaction Meatpacker – fastcore mania! / Famine: the applies for bookings made by phone or stench of Leeds comes to Glasgow. Jazzy online. There is no service charge for tickets blasts and lullaby riffs sent you off for a purchased in person or for tickets booked violent nap! / Droves are the butterfly that by phone and later collected from the Box came from the caterpillar which was once Office Gunfinger. Slippery fast and well oiled! / Lugubrious Children are three Reece’s 4 MARCH Pieces playing grindy sneezes. . 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors at 8PM, JOAN SHELLEY; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: children of thee Korn. 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £6.00. 28 FEBRUARY
THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY: At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 0141 353 8000. Touring theatre show celebrating the lives and career of Folk/Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel. 'The Simon and Garfunkel Story' takes you back through the 'Groovy' times of the 1960s. It tells the story of both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from their humble beginnings as Rock n Roll duo 'Tom and Jerry', right through their massive success, dramatic break-up and finishing with a stunning recreation of the 1981 Central Park reformation concert. Using a huge projection screen, the show features both original photos and film footage whilst a full live band perform all their hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound', 'Sound of Silence' and many more! www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com KILL CITY RADIO / THE RONAYNES / FORTUNE OF SORROW / SUMMIT / NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE BAND VICTORY LANE; Kitty O’Sheas (formerly NIGHT; Eight brand new bands formed on Pivo Pivo) – 15 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. the New College Lanarkshire HNC Music Door Time: 7.30pm. Cost: £5/£4. Tickets course will perform for the first time From Door. tonight! . 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, www.facebook.com/indievous Glasgow. Doors: 7:30, entry: £3!
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NATHAN CONNOLLY (Snow Patrol / Little Matador) and Alan R Davison plus Guests, An evening of excellent music in an acoustic setting in Edinburgh's East End.The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy), 19A West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm, Tickets £6. Tickets - Brown Paper Tickets MARCUS BONFANTI / TEQUILA 26 FEBRUARY MOCKINGBIRD; Tequila Mockingbird are a and at the door on the night. Entry is to 18 years and over three piece, blues rock band based in THE KILDAS / SEACHANGE; The Glad www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1299171 Glasgow. They are supporting Marcus Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Bonfanti on his UK tour. Record Factory in Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Glasgow. Record Factory, 17 Byres Rd, 6 MARCH Tickets £5.00 Glasgow. Doors 8pm. £7 Entry. The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. MIKE FERRIO AKA GOOD LUCK HUXTABLE; 2 piece riff rock band based in BEN GLOVER & ANGEL SNOW: At The MOUNTAIN WITH JACK HARRIS Kilmarnock. The Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo Admiral Bar Glasgow. Tickets £12 from SUPPORTING. It’s always a great pleasure St, Glasgow Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or behind to bring new acts to Woodend and Mike and www.facebook.com/wearehuxtable the bar in The Admiral. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm www.soundcloud.com/wearehuxtableyouarenot/huxtable-attack Jack are no exceptions. Mike Ferrio began start. Irishman and Nashville resident, Ben his musical journey in the 80s as a roadie Glover is always a welcome visitor to BENJAMIN BOOKER; Part of King Tut’s for the likes of Bo Diddley and Butthole Scotland. His status is rising as his current 25th birthday! King Tuts Wah Wah Hut 272
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album, “Atlantic” got a five-star review from Maverick Magazine while The Telegraph declared it to be among the best 23 albums of 2014. Also on the bill is Angel Show, who hails from Chickamauga in Georgia. Noted for her subtle guitar playing and excellent lyrics. She has also written songs for no less a star than Alison Krauss. www.fallenangelsclub.com
CALUNA; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £7.00 in advance / £9.00 on the door. 11 MARCH
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE HANDSOME FAMILY plus support: At St Andrews In The Square, Glasgow, St ALASDAIR ROBERTS / SOUND OF YELL Andrews Square Glasgow. Tickets £16 from (SOLO); The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The Handsome Family Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £8.00 in are set to bring their dark and delightful allround musical merriment to Glasgow. The advance / 10.00 on the door. mischievous minstrels – Rennie and Brett Spark – are great favourites in Glasgow with The Littlest hobo and Frogbeats beguiling shows that are playful, and packed presents ….. ABDOMINAL AND THE with great songs and music about anything OBLIQUES (Canada)+ Spoken Word | Sam Small, Mark My Words & Crabclaw, from magnets to owls or milk. Beatboxing | Bigg Taj, Frogbeats DJs | www.fallenangelsclub.com Tuscan Whale & Sombadi: At Nice and 13 MARCH Sleazy's, 421 Sauchiehall street, Glasgow. G2 3LG, 7.30-10.45. Price:£7+stbf advance JOHN MCCUSKER, MICHAEL from Tickets Scotland/ £10 on the door. In MCGOLDRICK AND JOHN DOYLE: At St. the main room we have Bigg Taj Vs Spee Andrews In The Square, Glasgow. 7pm £14. Six Nine with a unique acoustic set , Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and Monosapiens, then a special extended set John Doyle three members of the BBC from Abdominal and the Obliques covering acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions play as their new material & some of the classics too. In the Bar we'll have a mix of great dj's part of a unique European tour. With both Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker also and mc's . Toronto emcee Abdominal has toured the world with legendary rap groups having toured for the past year with Mark like Jurassic 5, but for all of his success, Abs Knopfler, this is a rare chance to see three of the world’s finest musicians share a stage (aka Andy Bernstein) was growing increasingly tired of jumping around, trying together. www.musicglue.com/st-andrews-in-the-square to make his lyrics heard over the booming www.johnmccusker.co.uk beats. So for his much anticipated new record, “Sitting Music” - 5 years in the FLY THE FRIENDLY / more; Fly the making - he decided to take a radically Friendly: Swampy riff laden Glaswegian different approach. The result is not only a stoner groovers/ . Time 8pm. 13th Note, hip-hop record unlike any other. 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. http://abdominal.bandcamp.com/ 7 MARCH SORREN MACLEAN: At ABC, Glasgow. Sorren’s delicate indie folk sound perfectly captures the desolate beauty of his homeland on the Isle Of Mull, there’s a warmth to his voice and guitar playing that gives the listener a feeling of closeness. Sorren’s undoubted talent has seen him transcend his own musical projects, having performed on over 20 albums, including upcoming releases from Nashville singer Eliza Lynn and one of Scotlands finest exports, King Creosote. With new album Winter Stay Autumn due before the summer and a support tour with Idlewild in March, 2015 looks set to be one of his busiest years yet. www.sorrenmaclean.com
Dirty Boots: Three piece rock band based in Glasgow, influenced by Dandy Warhols, Lemonheads, Sonic Youth. / Mirror Parties: Haddaway – What is Love? / Dolphinboy: We do the math. . 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors: 7:30pm, £5 entry. 15 MARCH ANDY TIMMONS with OSCAR CORDOBA BAND: At Classic Grand (Jamaica Street, Glasgow). The headline act is Andy Timmons who is a stellar guitarist from USA and is one of the (top 10) foremost respected session guitarists in the world. This is a rare visit to the UK and a gig not to be missed. The support band is Oscar Cordoba Band. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQwWvIt81I www.classicgrand.com/events/andy-timmons/
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KIRAN LEONARD; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £7 adv. UPCDOWNC / BLOOD OF THE MOTHER / LOST LIMBS; UpCdownC- Kent’s finest purveyors of massive, dark, mental Moog noise. Blood of the Mother- blast beats and bleeding from Glasgow’s newest noise. Lost Limbs- amazin screamo sleaze from Glasgow. . 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. 21 MARCH
KING KING: At ABC Glasgow. Best Band & Best Album. British Blues Awards 2012/13/14. “with this album, what King King prove is that when it comes to the high CULANN / TWIN HEART / WHEN I WAS rolling wave of British Blues, they are riding way above the surf” - Blues Matters. New YOUNG; Culann – 5 Piece Alt Rock from Album STANDING IN THE SHADOWS out Irvine, Ayrshire. Winners of ‘Best Rock’ at The SAMA Awards 2013. . 13th Note, 50-60 now. www.kingkingblues.com King Street, Glasgow. 8pm £6 14 MARCH SAMBA SENE and DIWAN: At The Glad Café, Glasgow. Exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrogrooves, with undercurrents of ska and reggie; original songs with impassioned infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance grooves. Tickets £10 advance / £12 on door from …. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1192894
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THE HOLY GHOSTS: EP launch at The Record Factory, Glasgow. "The Holy Ghosts are the best live act on the Scottish music 9 MARCH scene by far" - Owen Morris - Record Producer (Oasis, The Verve, The View). JJ GILMOUR FROM THE SILENCERS. Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club. Doors at www.theholyghosts.co.uk 8.00pm. Tickets £15. MONO WAVE / DIRTY BOOTS / MIRROR soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk PARTIES / DOLPHINBOY; Mono Wave: Grunge/shoegaze trio from Glasgow drawing 9 MARCH influence from 90’s bands such as My THIS IS THE KIT / ROZI PLAIN / ELARA Bloody Valentine, Ride, and Mudhoney. /
SMUJ – MS Society Fundraiser; Having split in 2003 to pursue other musical avenues, get married, embrace parenthood and develop careers. . . Smuj are reuniting, for one night only! On this evening of fundraising for the MS Society, the guys are set to provide many a toe-tapping, poprocktastic tune to keep old fans and newbies entertained. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. TOMMY SMITH AND BRIAN KELLOCK; Two of Scotland’s greatest jazz artists, saxophonist Tommy Smith and pianist Brian Kellock team up to bring you a beautiful and imaginative live performance. Tommy Smith is a leading light in European jazz, first and foremost as one of the finest jazz musicians of his generation, and latterly as the founder and current director of The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO). Widely regarded as one of the UK’s best jazz pianists, Brian Kellock aligns himself with figures like Oscar Peterson and Monty Alexander, but is
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LEMONHAZE: At King Tuts, Glasgow. New 4-track EP out in March. Lemonhaze are a wecamefromwolves: At Stereo Cafe Bar - Scottish Indie/Alternative/ 4 piece. The band have crafted a unique sound that is Glasgow (14+). We are back on the road with new songs, new set, same good vibes! both intriguing and refreshing to hear. They have achieved this by focusing heavily on Get your tickets and get involved! melody and and experimental use of www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves instruments, Lemonhaze draw influences from many bands from many era's. in 28 MARCH particular, the finest indie/rock/jangle/ StG Presents ….. THE COURTESANS plus britpop acts from the 80's, 90's and 00's support from MEGALOMATIC, www.facebook.com/lemonhazeMUSIC SPLINTERED HALO & 28 MPH: At Audio https://twitter.com/Lemonhazeband Glasgow. £6 ADV/£9 OTD, 7pm. Tickets from Ticket Scotland. 4 APRIL https://twitter.com/stgpromo ROBIN TROWER / JOANNE SHAW www.facebook.com/StgPromotions TAYLOR; Robin is widely heralded as one of the most influential guitar players to come VEX 1ST ALBUM PROMOTION AND out of the British Blues Rock scene, Playing STRANGLERS FANS PRE SHOW!!! ‘a his trademark Fender Stratocaster, Prower mammoth 2 x one and a half hour sets comprising of Original material by Glasgow creates unearthly, soaring sounds with his masterful playing. Arches, 253 Argyle Band The Vex, who originally played Street, Glasgow. Tickets: £22.50. Box extensively thru Glasgow and the West in Office: 01415 651 000. the early/mid 80*s . The double Set’s on www.trowerpower.com afternoon of sat 28/3/15 will feature www.thearches.co.uk extensive material from the Bands 1ST SOON TO BE RELEASED ALBUM!! complimented with, as Gig is also a ‘PARTY/ 10 APRIL PRE SHOW FOR STRANGLERS FANS in town THE BEVVY SISTERS; The Glad Cafe, celebrating the climatic final night of their UK tour 2015!!, with *songs that inspired*, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. many rocking tributes to chiefly the highly Tickets £10 in advance / £12.00 on the influential Punk/Nu wave bands of the late door. 70*s early 80*s such as the Stranglers, Damned, Jam, Clash, Buzzcocks, Ramones 14 APRIL etc who served as major influences to the band. . 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. Glasgow. 2pm 26 MARCH
AGS CONNNOLLY: At The Admiral, Glasgow. www.fallenangelsclub.com 17 APRIL ZERVAS & PEPPER: At Òran Mór, Glasgow. Zervas & Pepper are set to bring their psychedelic sounds to Glasgow. The folk-duo, who recently toured with the critically-acclaimed Deacon Blue, will play venues around the UK throughout April. Kathryn Pepper of Zervas & Pepper says, “We are really looking forward to hitting the road in 2015 and playing our new music in great venues all over the UK.” http://zervasandpepper.com/ 19 APRIL POCIÓN DE FE is a new seven-piece band brewing a spicy mix of Afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms, Cuban salsa, and African mambo. Original songs, with tight funky grooves and irresistible horn licks, feature Spanish lyrics which blend the Afrobeat tradition of social and political consciousness with Cuban-style wordplay. The Glad Café, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. www.facebook.com/pociondefe 22 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. MARK OLSON plus MONICA QUEEN: At The CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow, Tickets £13 from The CCA 0141 352 4900. Jayhawks’ founder member, Mark Olson continues to create and record and now showcases his latest solo release. The singer-songwriter has been responsible for some of the most blissful, genre-defining Alternative Country and Americana ever recorded but on his first solo album for five years, 'Good-bye Lizelle,' Olson strikes out in an altogether different direction, resulting in songs that prove both poetic and mystical. “Mark Olson is one of the most recognised and revered figures in the Americana music genre so a show in Glasgow is a ‘must-see’,” said Kevin Morris of The Fallen Angels Club, which is promoting the event. Glasgow's very own Monica Queen will open up the show. www.fallenangelsclub.com
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page 13: glasgow area / mid west / argyll coast Soundsinthesuburbs 24 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER & BOO HEWERDINE: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from The CCA Box office 0141 352 4900. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The prolific and highly rated Kris Drever and Boo Hewerdine are doubling up on their undoubted talents for two special shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The duo are playing gigs together at the CCA in Glasgow on 24 April and 25 April the following evening at The Pleasance Cabaret Bar in the capital. Awardwinning singer, KRIS DREVER, onethird of the award-winning trio LAU, recently released “Mareel”, a five-track EP and it confirms his rightful place at the heart of today’s contemporary roots’ scene. Like Kris, BOO HEWERDINE has many admirers. He works hard and is justifiably celebrated for his work as a solo artist, band member and as a collaborative songsmith. Boo tours, writes and records with Eddi Reader, and has penned some of her biggest songs, including “The Patience Of Angels”. www.fallenangelsclub.com
8 MAY THOMAS MCCARTHY / MULDOON'S PICNIC; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £7.00. 9 MAY PAPER AEROPLANES; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. 14 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. LAU plus ELLA THE BIRD: At St Andrews In The Square, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Internationally acclaimed modern folk trio Lau announce a European tour in support of their highly anticipated forthcoming new album (due for release in May 2015 on Reveal Records). www.fallenangelsclub.com
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The Stripped Sessions Presents ….. IAN MCNABB (Solo Show), plus support from GABRIEL FALLS: At Audio Glasgow, £11, 6.30pm. Tickets available from Tickets Scotland. https://twitter.com/stgpromo www.facebook.com/StgPromotions
LOUISE RUTKOWSKI; Former This Mortal Coil vocalist Louise Rutkowski presents her first solo album, “Diary of a Lost Girl”. Scottish Music Centre, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow.
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GREG TROOPER; Woodend Bowling and The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. ANNABEL CHOVSTEK: At The Admiral, Tennis Club, 3 Chamberlaine Rd, Glasgow. Glasgow. Doors at 8.00pm. www.fallenangelsclub.com soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk 29 APRIL
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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. JOSH ROUSE plus support; Nebraskaborn singer-songwriter Josh Rouse makes a welcome return to Glasgow after a three-year gap. He is an emotional and whole-hearted performer who leaves a positive mark on audiences wherever he plays. It’s been a while since Josh Rouse played in Glasgow so we’re pleased to welcome him back, especially as he’ll be promoting his new album while dipping into an impressive back catalogue. Oran Mor Top Of Byers Road Glasgow. Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or behind the bar in Oran Mor. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. www.fallenangelsclub.com
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. ADAM HOLMES & THE EMBERS PLUS SUPPORT: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £12 from The CCA Box office 0141 352 4900. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Book online. Singer/songwriter Adam Holmes’ reputation is growing steadily, Adam played a sell-out show at the 2014 Glasgow Americana Festival and his debut album, “Heirs And Graces” was nominated for Scottish Album of the Year. The 23-year-old from Edinburgh certainly delivers a cultured mix of traditional and contemporary folk music from both sides of the Atlantic with his own brand of Americana never far away. www.fallenangelsclub.com 23 MAY
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide …….. page 15: glasgow area / mid west : fife / central / tayside / perthshire and Garfunkel. 'The Simon and Garfunkel 24 MAY Story' takes you back through the 'Groovy' times of the 1960s. It tells the story of both ELEANOR MCEVOY; Woodend Bowling and Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from their Tennis Club, 3 Chamberlaine Rd, Glasgow. humble beginnings as Rock n Roll duo 'Tom Doors at 8.00pm. and Jerry', right through their massive soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk success, dramatic break-up and finishing with a stunning recreation of the 1981 ELEANOR MCEVOY, Woodend Bowling and Central Park reformation concert. Using a Tennis Club. 10 Chamberlain Road, huge projection screen, the show features Glasgow. Doors at 8.00pm. Tickets £15. both original photos and film footage whilst soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk a full live band perform all their hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge 3 JUNE Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound', 'Sound of Silence' and many more! The Fallen Angels Club presents CHUCK www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com PROPHET & THE MISSION EXPRESS 26 FEBRUARY plus support, Californian rocker, Chuck Prophet hits Edinburgh. He was in majestic form in Glasgow at the tail end of last year, Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents driving his way through latest release, Night ….. THE LOWGROUND: At Polish ExSurfer. The former Green on Red bandsman servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth has been producing records and performing Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 enticing live shows for 20 years with no dip members, £10 non-members, starting at in quality. Chuck is one exciting performer, 7.30 till about 10.30. We welcome back Mohsen Amini (who went down a storm in all his gigs are moments to savour. The 2013) with his new band The Lowground. Voodoo Rooms 19a West Register Street, They describe themselves as a Traditional Edinburgh. Tickets £16.50 from Tickets Scotland 0131 220 3234 or Ripping Records Folk Band, but It has a modern take. 0131 226 7010. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Lowground are Mohsen Amini, Kenny Rankin and David Foley. www.fallenangelsclub.com www.facebook.com/thelowground www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk 27 JUNE
anticipated new record, “Sitting Music” - 5 years in the making - he decided to take a radically different approach. The result is not only a hip-hop record unlike any other. http://abdominal.bandcamp.com/ SCOTTISH OPERA presents Opera Highlights: At McLaren Hall, Killin, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera celebrates the 21st anniversary of Opera Highlights with a 17date tour of Scotland. A great evening for those brand new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone in-between, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats selected by Scottish Opera’s Head of Music, Derek Clark. Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994, when it started life as Essential Scottish Opera. www.scottishopera.org.uk 12 MARCH
The SUNJAY 2015 ‘On The Road Part II’ Tour: At Tolbooth Tavern. Tolbooth Street, Falkirk. Doors: 8pm Tickets: Tickets £7 / £5 (members). Ticket Reservations: Stuart Miller, 07535 097296. Sunjay’s style has www.facebook.com/kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub. that natural drift between folk and blues and both camps have recognised his LOUISE RUTKOWSKI; Former This Mortal JOHN MCCUSKER, MICHAEL obvious flair. There have been a clutch of Coil vocalist Louise Rutkowski presents her MCGOLDRICK AND JOHN DOYLE: At award nominations, including winning the first solo album, “Diary of a Lost Girl”. The Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm Tickets £16 Tel. Wath Festival Young Performers Award. He Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, 01786 274000. Michael McGoldrick, John also made the final selection for the BBC’s Glasgow. McCusker and John Doyle three members of Young Folk Award in 2012, had three Tickets Scotland: http://goo.gl/O10naL the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions nominations at the Exposure Music Awards play as part of a unique European tour. With 2014 and was also recognised by the 2014 5 JULY both Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker British Blues Awards. also having toured for the past year with info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk MARY JANE SCOUTEN, Woodend Bowling Mark Knopfler, this is a rare chance to see www.falkirkfolkclub.co.uk/whats-on and Tennis Club. 10 Chamberlain Road, three of the world’s finest musicians share a Glasgow. Doors at 8.00pm. Tickets £12. stage together. 19 MARCH soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk www.tolbooth.stirling.gov.uk www.johnmccusker.co.uk Falkirk Blues Club presents ….. LEWIS 25 AUGUST HAMILTON WITH THE BOOGIE 5 MARCH BROTHERS + special guest. At Barristas The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. Coffee House, Grahams Road, Falkirk FK1 THE STRAY BIRDS: At St Andrew’s In The The Littlest hobo and it's Jazzy 1HS, 8pm- 11pm. Tickets £5 from Square, Glasgow. presents ….. ABDOMINAL AND THE Barristas - 01324 671222 www.fallenangelsclub.com OBLIQUES (Canada)+ SPEE SIX NINE+ www.facebook.com/pages/Baristas-CoffeeBIG TAJJ (acoustic), MONOSAPIENS House/587426837984057 and dj's J.M.D (Junglism), Dun4an, Falkirk Blues Club @ www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004764467680 Marked Vinyl: At The Reading Rooms,57 Blackscroft,Dundee. DD4 6AT. 10pm2.30am, price:£7+stbf advance/ £10 on the 28 MARCH door From Groucho's Dundee or online from Tickets Scotland. In the main room we have MONTROSE SPRING BLUES EVENT; Send us all your gig dates for Bands Confirmed; RHYTHM ZOO from Bigg Taj Vs Spee Six Nine with a unique Tayside, Perthsdhire, Shropshire / TC& The MONEYMAKERS acoustic set , Monosapiens, then a special Fife and Central areas from York / THE GROOVAMATICS, With extended set from Abdominal and the John Whitehill from Ashington North East. Obliques covering their new material & . Email them to Carol VENUES - The Star Hotel, 7 New Wynd, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com some of the classics too. In the Bar we'll have a mix of great dj's and mc's . Toronto Montrose. Busby's Club.30/36,George emcee Abdominal has toured the world with Street, Montrose. Starkey's Lounge 24 FEBRUARY legendary rap groups like Jurassic 5, but for Upstairs, 21 George Street, Montrose. THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY: At all of his success, Abs (aka Andy Bernstein) Hypercoaster Music presents ….. JOSH was growing increasingly tired of jumping Perth Concert Hall, Perth, 01738 621 031. around, trying to make his lyrics heard over HARTY MUSIC and KELLEY MCRAE: At Touring theatre show celebrating the lives Hospitalfield House, Westway, Arbroath. the booming beats. So for his much and career of Folk/Rock sensation Simon
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THE SIMON AND GARFUNKLE STORY: The Simon and Garfunkle Story takes fans through all the songs and stories which shaped this remarkable duo, in the Music 26 APRIL Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Touring theatre show celebrating the lives and career of BEN POOLE: At Green Hotel, Kinross. Ben Folk/Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel. has recently released his "Live at the Albert 'The Simon and Garfunkel Story' takes you Hall" album, which is going down a storm back through the 'Groovy' times of the with fans and critics alike. Peaking at 1960s. It tells the story of both Paul Simon number 4 in the amazon charts! “Are we and Art Garfunkel from their humble witnessing the birth of of one of the most beginnings as Rock n Roll duo 'Tom and exciting young blues guitarists of the Jerry', right through their massive success, twenty-first century?” – Longplay. dramatic break-up and finishing with a www.benpooleband.com stunning recreation of the 1981 Central Park reformation concert. Using a huge projection 12 JUNE screen, the show features both original photos and film footage whilst a full live THE KILKENNYS’; The Kilkennys are four band perform all their hits including 'Mrs young balladeers, who have been credited Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge Over Troubled with keeping Irish folk music alive thanks to Water', 'Homeward Bound', 'Sound of their incredible musicianship and boundless Silence' and many more! energy. Rothes Hall, Rothes Square, www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com Glenrothes. Time 8pm. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com http://www.thekilkennys.com/ 26 FEBRUARY 13 JUNE THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL THE KILKENNYS’; The Kilkennys are four MARINES Under the direction of Captain young balladeers, who have been credited Andy Gregory RM, The Band of Her with keeping Irish folk music alive thanks to Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland give a their incredible musicianship and boundless wonderfully colourful show for their annual energy. Falkirk Town Hall. Westbridge St, concert, in the Music Hall, Union Street, Falkirk. Time 8pm. Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets from http://www.thekilkennys.com/ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com tel 01224 641122 14 JUNE 28 FEBRUARY THE KILKENNYS’; The Kilkennys are four young balladeers, who have been credited SCOTTISH OPERA presents Opera with keeping Irish folk music alive thanks to Highlights: At Woodend Barn, Banchory, their incredible musicianship and boundless 7.30pm. Scottish Opera celebrates the 21st
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide …….. page 20: aberdeen / north east : highlands + west coast Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today. Their music draws from old folk sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and oldtime, but refracted through a 21st century lens. Like Ansel Adams’ photography, their music is instantly accessible and built from the simplest materials, but at the same time seems to transcend its base fundamentals. Together, Cahalen and Eli tap the root of the old country and bluegrass duets. As the sparse landscapes of Cahalen’s vocals reflect the warm glow of Eli’s voice, it’s clear that this duo was made to sing together. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com www.cahalenandeli.com
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Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. GREG TROOPER: At The Blue Lamp Aberdeen, 7.30pm, £12/ £10adv. Greg Trooper is a singer/songwriter who has released 12 albums since 1986. Raised in the shore town of Little Silver, NJ he became enthralled by the greater New York area’s rich music scene. He discovered a sort of holy musical trinity in the work of Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, and Hank Williams, with their guiding lights of passion, literary dexterity and plainspoken honesty. It’s one reason Trooper’s music feels equally informed by Memphis soul, Greenwich Village folk and Nashville twang. Trooper has made an impact on the music scenes in 23 MAY all the places he’s lived since leaving home Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. JP after high school: Austin, Texas, Lawrence, HARRIS & THE TOUGH CHOICES: At The Kansas, Nashville and New York. Music Tunnels, Aberdeen, 7.00pm, Tickets £12 / critics praise his poetic feel, infectious £10adv. In short, J.P. Harris plays Country melodies and insightful lyrics. Americana Music. Not “Americana,” not “Roots,” “Folk,” star Buddy Miller produced 1998’s ‘Popular or any other number of monikers used to Demons’ album, while soul legend Dan Penn describe a slew of spin-off genres; he plays steered 2005’s extraordinary ‘Make It from the foundation of these styles, the Through This World’. music that has influenced four generations www.AlmostBluePromotions.com of songwriters. In a world where prefixes www.gregtrooper.com have been added to the term “Country,” JP simply sticks to the old-fashioned sounds 23 OCTOBER that have called to him. Referencing Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. influences would be like describing each stitch in a quilt; every scrap of fabric tells a BEN ROGERS: At The Blue Lamp story of how the weathered and comfortable Aberdeen, 7.30pm, £10/ £8adv. Ben Rogers is a folk artist and classic storyteller with a blanket came to be… voice like smoke damaged velvet soaked in www.AlmostBluePromotions.com Tennessee whiskey. Trusty old acoustic www.ilovehonkytonk.com guitar in hand and boots stomping out a steady rhythm, Ben can hypnotize 20 JUNE audiences with his timeless tales of murder, betrayal, war, justice, love and the human THE KILKENNYS’; The Kilkennys are four condition, just like a modern day folk young balladeers, who have been credited with keeping Irish folk music alive thanks to troubadour should and does. Rogers was their incredible musicianship and boundless raised, and is based in Vancouver, Canada, and though it’s a far cry from the back energy. Aberdeen Lemon Tree, West North country roads of the southern US, he Street, Aberdeen. Time 8pm. embodies the values and musicality of http://www.thekilkennys.com/ traditional folk, Americana and country, ala Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and George 7 AUGUST Jones, with a little Roger Miller and Tom Waits thrown in. That said, Ben is an Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. individual as a performer, and possesses a THE RED DIRT SKINNERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen, 7.30pm, £10/ £8adv. Back careful balance of mystique, mischief and gentle kindness that emanates through all for a third visit to Aberdeen, The Red Dirt aspects of him. "The man’s dark charisma is Skinners just can't stay away ! By popular something you need to experience live to demand, the Skinners have released a live fully appreciate," writes The Georgia album (Live in Aberdeen 2014), a 15 track Straight, who recently included him in their 'warts and all' album recorded live at the Best of Bands 2013. There’s a bright side to Blue Lamp in Aberdeen in July 2014. Once in a while, an artist comes along who simply Ben as well; his sense of humor in writing and performance is as infectious as his doesn’t follow the rules. Winning National Awards in both Blues and Country, the Red songs. As American Roots UK writes: "He could turn out to be one of the best singer/ Dirt Skinners are equally at home on a songwriters of a generation." festival stage, or in a folk club too. It’s not
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17 APRIL POCIÓN DE FE is a new seven-piece band brewing a spicy mix of Afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms, Cuban salsa, and African mambo. Original songs, with tight funky grooves and irresistible horn licks, feature Spanish lyrics which blend the Afrobeat tradition of social and political consciousness with Cuban-style wordplay. Mad Hatter's, Hootananny, Church Street. Inverness www.facebook.com/pociondefe
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T’PAU / CAROL DECKER: At Victoria Halls, Selkirk, 7.45pm, tickets @ 01750 725480 or www.borderevents.com - T'pau burst onto the music scene in 1987 with the hit "Heart & Soul" reaching No. 4 in both the UK & US charts. Taken from the debut album "Bridge Of Spies," it’s innovative use of a rap verse by a white female vocalist introduced the world to the distinctive lead vocals of Carol Decker & the song writing talents of Carol & Ronnie Rogers. Carol continues to perform live in concert regularly to huge crowds in the UK. In 2013 Carol completed a 28 date T’pau tour, celebrating 25 years in the business, culminating in a packed out Big Top tent at IOW Festival. The new T'Pau album 'Pleasure & Pain' is mastered! The single 'Nowhere' will be available to download on 18th January 2015. www.tpau.co.uk/ 18 APRIL
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SCOTTISH OPERA presents Opera Highlights: At Volunteer Hall, Duns, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera celebrates the 21st LIVE hosted by The Spitfires with guest anniversary of Opera Highlights with a 17bands & musicians. All types of music welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3- date tour of Scotland. A great evening for those brand new to opera, seasoned fans 5 The Cross, Prestwick. from 9:15pm. For and everyone in-between, Opera Highlights further information contact Bill 07967 features music from some of the world’s 5030275.12.19.26 most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats selected by Scottish 19 MARCH Opera’s Head of Music, Derek Clark. Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a LIVE hosted by The Spitfires with guest piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to bands & musicians. All types of music welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3- perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of 5 The Cross, Prestwick. from 9:15pm. For Scotland. The annual tour has been taking further information contact Bill 07967 to the road since 1994, when it started life 5030275.12.19.26 as Essential Scottish Opera. www.scottishopera.org.uk 26 MARCH 12 MARCH
LIVE hosted by The Spitfires with guest bands & musicians. All types of music welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 35 The Cross, Prestwick. from 9:15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027
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THE KILKENNYS’; The Kilkennys are four young balladeers, who have been credited with keeping Irish folk music alive thanks to their incredible musicianship and boundless energy. Buccleaugh Centre, Langholm. Time 8pm. CHERYL BAKER, MIKE NOLAN & JAY ASTON formerly of BUCKS FIZZ: At Tait Hall, Kelso, Scottish Borders, 01573 224233 and 01750 725480. Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan & Jay Aston Formerly Of Bucks Fizz are back! More than thirty years after they stormed charts across the globe with a string of hits, Cheryl, Mike and Jay are once again set to tour the world with a 70-date World Tour to remind everyone that there is more to Cheryl, Mike & Jay formerly of Bucks Fizz than Making Your Mind Up! Tickets at … www.borderevents.com/event/FormerBucks-Fizz-Kelso www.formerlyofbucksfizz.co.uk www.facebook.com/groups/TeamCMJ/ https://twitter.com/CherylMikeJay
DUNCAN CHISHOLM; Duncan will perform his highly rhythmical and powerfully personal selection of music along with the both brilliant and accomplished talents of
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Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 6-8 March
est in festivals Bogbain is hosting and the fabulous surroundings of this old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2015 will go down in history. www.brewatthebog.com
35th Shetland Folk Festival
The 2015 edition of Wee Dub Festival features giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. We look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2015. www.weedubfestival.co.uk
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Shetland 30 April -3 May
The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk festival is regarded a prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a voluntary committee (and run by an even bigger pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in reaching out to even the most far flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the isles, consisting of some of the best International, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are regularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our remote isles have to offer. www.shetlandfolkfestival.com
This Easter we will be bringing you an exclusive festival to Portree. This will take place in the stunning home of the Skye Highland Games.
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Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 1-4 May 2015
Edinburgh International Harp Festival
The 28th Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beEdinburgh ginnings to become one of Britain's most 10-15 April 2015 popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh Inter- programme of traditional jazz music in national Harp Festival is an annual cele- one of Scotland's prettiest and friendlibration and gathering of musical talents. est seaside resorts. Find out more about us at www. clarsachsociety.co.uk The Clarsach Soci- www.butejazz.com ety (Comunn na Clarsaich) encourages interest in the instrument, especially amongst young players, who enjoy its Brew at the Bog adaptability to solo work, accompaniInverness ment or ensemble playing. The Society 2 May 2015 also presents the Edinburgh International Harp Festival - an annual celebraSuper earlybird tickets have already sold tion and gathering of musical talents. out! Next batch of tickets go on sale in Every Spring we bring harpists from October! across the globe together to rub shoulBrew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogders with you, the audience. bain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. Brewwww.harpfestival.co.uk Dog are the leaders of the craft beer revolution and they are about breaking rules, taking risks, upsetting trends, unSt Boswells Americana settling institutions but first and foremost, great tasting beers. As one newsFestival paper put it, BrewDog is the new black. Scottish Borders Bogbain Farm is based just outside In18 April verness and was crowned the “Best Unusual Venue” at the 2012 Scottish Event St Boswells Live! presents ….. St Boswells Americana Festival featuring RED Awards. Brew at the Bog is just the lat-
Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Dumfries and Galloway 21-31 May
Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. The founding aim was to bring international performers of the highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural communities since then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the visual arts and films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal to informal, urban to rural. www.dgartsfestival.org.uk
Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 21-24 May
Here we are folks – Orkney Folk Festival number 33! Once again we have some big names coming north to join in the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have brought together a broad mix of artists that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the increasingly expansive folk genre. As ever, our local traditions and musicians – both established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
Styrathyre Music Festival Styrathyre 24-25 May
Styrathyre Music Festival can boast of being the largest Community based Music Festival in Scotland with over 250 individual Musicians taking part and despite challenging weather had over 1600 attending. Next years Festival is already confirmed for 29-31st May 2015. www.balvaig.co.uk
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