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the gigs of the year. www.summerhall.co.uk 16 JULY THE DARK JOKES: At St. Stephens Church (800 capacity venue), Edinburgh. The Dark Jokes are a formidable three piece, who fuse drums, bass and fx layered electric guitar with three part harmonies and samples, creating their very own unique style of alternative rock. Just about to release their third and final single, ‘Divide’ from their critically acclaimed debut album ‘EKCO Transmissions’. www.thedarkjokes.com
MIASMA + FRINK OUT + THE DRAYNES: At Electric Circus, 36-39 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF. 7pm,14+, Free Entry. Our good friends at New Pupil Music present a free-entry showcase 17 JULY featuring some of the freshest emerging indieMellow Promotions presents ….. JUNEBUG rock acts from this fine city. with THE FUTURE CAPITAL and COUSIN www.theelectriccircus.biz KENNY: At Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh. Tickets are available from Junebug @ 13 JULY http://bit.ly/junebugband or Skiddle @ http://skdl.it/1IH2wn8 Soundhouse presents ….. AS THE CROW Every ticket purchased grants the owner a copy FLIES: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10, 7.30pm. Making their Soundhouse debut is of the new EP upon arrival. Doors at 7pm. www.facebook.com/mellowpromos As the Crow Flies, an exciting band bringing together some of the top young players from 18 JULY both sides of the North Sea. The critically acclaimed Scotland-based duo of Rona Wilkie and FAT GOTH + BLACK INTERNATIONAL + Marit Fält join forces with award winning BRITNEY: At Electric Circus, 36-39 Market Norwegian fiddle players and singers, Maja Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF. 7pm,18+. The last Toresen and Nina Fjeldet. As individuals these few years have seen Dundee based three-piece girls have a collected a lot of accolades – BBC Fat Goth successfully rise from local underdogs to Young Trad winner, Danny Kyle winners, Landskappleiken … the list goes on. Collectively, rock fan favourites appealing to all the losers, freaks, weirdos out there looking for proper As the Crow Flies brings their talents and experiences together to create a new sound. Four meaty, ball hair raising rock. They've event been featured in Kerrang! magazine's Pandora comic voices, three fiddles and a mandola – this is strip. Maximum respect. music to immerse yourself in. Thick harmonies, www.theelectriccircus.biz playful rhythm and beautiful singing – it is borderless, exquisite and thrilling. 20 JULY www.soundhouse.org.uk LOST IN PARADISE: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh. If you do one thing this summer, make sure you catch Connor, Dan, Joe, Andy and Loui at a festival or on tour; Lost in Paradise aren’t out to change the world, they just want to make you feel good! Lost in Paradise have been working hard in the studio and will see their single ‘Changes’ released on 10 July. www.facebook.com/lostinparadiseuk
LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. One of the most exciting emerging bands on the American roots music circuit, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys have begun to spread their wings and soar far beyond their own home turf, taking Germany by storm to emerge triumphant from a major tour there in 2014.
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Summerhall presents ‘Nothing Ever Happens Here’ with WILD BEASTS: At Dissection Room at Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8pm til late. £18.50 (£20 door). Wild Beasts have been one of British music’s great success stories of the last 10 years. Hailing from Cumbria, via Leeds and now London, and signed to Domino Records, the four piece have slowly built up a reputation for minimalist, progressive pop music over four increasingly acclaimed albums, the last of which, last year’s Present Tense, topped many end of year album polls. From the swooping falsetto of “Albatross” to the pulsating “Wanderlust”, this will be one of
NO QUARTER + GEORGIA GORDON + STAR ROVER: At Electric Circus, 36-39 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF. 7pm,18+, Free. New Pupil Music present another eclectic line-up of emerging talent, headlined by female-fronted No Quarter, who will most definitely bring a chunkyslice of good old fashioned Rock 'n' Roll to the party. www.theelectriccircus.biz
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HIDDEN ORCHESTRA, FALTY DL, FATSUIT, ROMARE (LIVE), MELT YOURSELF DOWN, DJ FORMAT & MANY MORE: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. This groundbreaking event will transform the multi-arts venue into a world-class inner-city music hub, fusing Jazz heritage with cutting edge electronics, funk, hip-hop and Afro-centric rhythms from a diverse, top quality roster featuring a mix of acclaimed leftfield artists, emerging talent and well respected local acts, including Romare, Falty DL, Melt Yourself Down, Hidden Orchestra, DJ Format, Clap! Clap!, United Vibration, Nubyian Twist and many more. www.summerhall.co.uk
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single “Coming out of the Rain”, released on 31 July. David Sinclair has met bands from AC/DC to the Spice Girls and lived to tell the tale. The respected critic, raconteur, journalist, musician and gentleman about THE SAINTS: At Electric Circus, 36-39 London, David Sinclair has also leapt over Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF. the guest list rope and invaded the stage 7pm,18+. What can you say about The with three fellow classic rock musicians to Saints? Formed around 1974 as Kid Galahad form David Sinclair Four. The result? An & The Eternals in Brisbane, Australia they album dripping with swagger and embracing released the punk classic 'Stranded / No the capital’s culture to such a degree, it Time' on their own Fatal Records label when should be delivered via a Routemaster. no other labels wanted to know and they're Lorna has twice been nominated for Best still touring to this day. Jazz Vocalist in the Scottish Jazz Awards www.theelectriccircus.biz and recently performed at the Queens Hall, Edinburgh. She has appeared at sold out 28 JULY shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, where she 26 JULY returns this summer. Her guest role in the KENNY BUTTERILL: At Leith Folk Club, David Sinclair Four adds an exciting new MORELAND AND ARBUCKLE (USA): At Edinburgh, Victoria Park House Hotel. 8pm. string to her bow and lends a fresh dynamic Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, venue Canadian Songwriter/Producer Kenny to this roadhardened group who have tbc. These Kansas natives have the grit of Butterill will be playing with his California worked with Paul Jones, Maxi Priest, Robin The Heartland in their blood, their souls and guitar sideman Dave Davis and Scotland’s Trower and many others. their blues rock style. Just ask a few of the Gary Arnott (Baby Isaacs) on harmonica www.davidsinclairfour.com iconic artists they’ve toured with: ZZ Top, and Tony Duffy, multi-instrumentalist. www.lornareid.com Buddy Guy, and George Thorogood. Guitarist Aaron Moreland and harpist/ 29 JULY 31 JULY vocalist Dustin Arbuckle have spent over a decade exploring the edges of American DAVID SINCLAIR FOUR with LORNA Nothing Ever Happens Here @ roots music. In the process, Moreland & REID & guests: At The Voodoo Rooms, Summerhall: Food Bank Benefit Concert, Arbuckle have forged a relentless and Edinburgh. 7.30pm. London rock & roll Various Artists tbc. At Summerhall, haunting sound that merges Delta blues, group David Sinclair Four and Edinburgh Edinburgh. 8pm - late / tickets £10 folk, rock, traditional country, soul and jazz singer Lorna Reid join forces for a www.summerhall.co.uk numerous other echoes and murmurs from special show to launch their new
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Africa Live! with headline SAMBA SENE & DIWAN: At Central Hall (Just Festival Sinatra: 100 Years: At Assembly Rooms venue 295) 2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP. (Fringe Venue 20, 54 George Street, 20.30 (22.30) £15/(£13). Fringe Box Office Edinburgh EH2 2LR) (excluding August 17) 0131 226 0000. Africa Live! is a whistleat 9pm (doors at 8.50pm; show length stop tour of some of the best African music 60mins). £10 (£9 concession). Bookings: at the Edinburgh Fringe, with a different 0844 693 3008. Sinatra: 100 Years is top lineup of special guests each night. British singer Todd Gordon’s personal Spinetingling vocals, exuberant Afrobeats, homage to his biggest musical influence. mbalax, jiti rhythms and much more, drawn Having started his career performing Ol’ from round the Fringe and round the world. Blue Eyes’ hits in his own similarly swinging Africa Live! is again headlined by popular style, debonair crooner Gordon returns to Fringe performers Samba Sene and Diwan this repertoire to celebrate his hero’s (Senegal) on 14 Aug, and Rise Kagona centenary. Expect a show that spans the (Zimbabwe), original member of the Sinatra hit parade, from his first hit, 1939’s legendary Bhundu Boys, and his Jit Jive All or Nothing at All, through such classic Band, on 21 Aug. 1950s material as Witchcraft and You Make https://twitter.com/sambadiwan Me Feel So Young, to his big late-career, http://just-festival.org/ show-signature songs New York, New York and My Way. 15 AUGUST https://twitter.com/sinatra100years www.toddgordon.com DEAN OWENS AND THE FELSONS - Cash Back (Songs I Learned From Johnny): 7-31 AUGUST At Central Hall (Just Festival - venue 295) 2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP. 20.30 (22.30) (check dates/times) £12. Fringe Box Office 0131 226 0000. For The Charo Cala Flamenco Company 1 night only - in the gorgeous setting of the present MATEMÁTICAS DE LO JONDO converted church space at new Fringe REDUX: At The Just Festival at Central Hall venue Just Festival at Central Hall. Dean (venue 295) 2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP. Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed Exciting and compelling multimedia fusion and established singer songwriters, with of film, seductive flamenco dance, music fans including Ricky Ross, Bob Harris, Irvine and poetry, by one of Spain’s leading Welsh and Russell Brand. His songs Raining flamenco companies. Inspired by the film in Glasgow and Man From Leith have been masterpiece of José Val del Omar. Box hailed as classics of Scottish songwriting. Office Fringe 0131 226 0000 Cash Back (Songs I Learned from Johnny) is https://twitter.com/charo_cala based on Dean’s acclaimed 2012 album of http://just-festival.org/ the same name. While it’s very much inspired by Johnny Cash, this isn’t a “tribute 11 AUGUST show” – the radar is set wider. Some of the songs were written by Cash, some were LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At covered by him and some were inspired by The Spiegletent, Fringe By The Sea, North listening to him. Berwick. One of the most exciting emerging www.deanowens.com bands on the American roots music circuit, http://just-festival.org/ Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys have begun to spread their wings and soar far beyond their 21 AUGUST own home turf, taking Germany by storm to emerge triumphant from a major tour there Africa Live! with headline RISE KAGON in 2014. JIT JIVE BAND: At Central Hall (Just www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Festival - venue 295) 2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP. 20.30 (22.30) £15/(£13). Fringe Box 14 AUGUST
Office 0131 226 0000. Africa Live! is a whistle-stop tour of some of the best African music at the Edinburgh Fringe, with a different lineup of special guests each night. Spinetingling vocals, exuberant Afrobeats, mbalax, jiti rhythms and much more, drawn from round the Fringe and round the world. Africa Live! is again headlined by popular Fringe performers Samba Sene and Diwan (Senegal) on 14 Aug, and Rise Kagona (Zimbabwe), original member of the legendary Bhundu Boys, and his Jit Jive Band, on 21 Aug. www.bhunduboy.co.uk http://just-festival.org/ 22 AUGUST Zambra! With headline THE BOTECO TRIO: At Central Hall (Just Festival - venue 295) 2 West Tollcross, EH3 9BP. 20.30 (22.30) £15/(£13). Fringe Box Office 0131 226 0000. Zambra! follows the same pattern as Africa Live! (14+21 Aug) with a headline act (The Boteco Trio) from Scotland that has its roots elsewhere, combined with several guest acts drawn from around the Fringe. The Boteco Trio is a multi-talented group of musicians whose vast Brazilian repertoire draws from samba, bossa nova, baião, chôro, and MPB, led by the massively talented and engaging Mario Caribé on vocals, guitar, cavaco & bass. Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mario moved to Scotland to study, and is now the go-to double bass player in Scotland for a huge number of musicians including Tommy Smith. www.facebook.com/botecotrio http://just-festival.org/ PianoPiano: At Fringe Venue #207a Broughton High School / The City of Edinburgh Music School, 29 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1EG. PianoPiano are performing as part of the Made In Scotland programme during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Saturday 22 August at 15.30pm and Sunday 23 August at 11.00am & 14.00pm. PianoPiano redefines the modern classical music scene with this powerful show. Original music dedicated to the lives and achievements of nine
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pioneering woman from throughout history who changed the world, including the first woman in space – Valentina Tereshkova, Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn, aviator Amelia Earhart and Nobel Prize recipient Marie Curie. Composed and performed on two Steinway grand pianos by the award-winning duo of Karen MacIver and Hilary Brooks, the show’s unique blend of thrilling new music, improvisation and enlightening anecdotes has been captivating audiences since being nominated for a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award last year. Tickets at http://PianoPiano.eventbrite.co.uk www.facebook.com/PianoPianoUK
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DAVE ARCARI: 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 Kirkliston Community Centre, Queensferry Rd, Kirkliston. cld-kirkliston@ea.edin.sch.uk www.davearcari.com
PianoPiano: At Fringe Venue #207a Broughton High School / The City of Edinburgh Music School, 29 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1EG. PianoPiano are performing as part of the Made In Scotland programme during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Saturday 22 August at 15.30pm and Sunday 23 August at 11.00am & 14.00pm. PianoPiano redefines the modern classical music scene with this powerful show. Original music dedicated to the lives and achievements of nine pioneering woman from throughout history who changed the world, including the first woman in space – Valentina Tereshkova, Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn, aviator Amelia Earhart and Nobel Prize recipient Marie Curie. Composed and performed on two Steinway grand pianos by the award-winning duo of Karen MacIver and Hilary Brooks, the show’s unique blend of thrilling new music, improvisation and enlightening anecdotes has been captivating audiences since being nominated for a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award last year. Tickets at http://PianoPiano.eventbrite.co.uk www.facebook.com/PianoPianoUK
Musselburgh Riding of the Marches ‘Battle of the Bands’: Heat Two at Queen Margaret University Student Union. 7pm9.30pm, doors 6pm. Tickets £3 or both heats + final for £10 – call Brunton Box Office on 0131 665 2240. www.rom2016.co.uk/events.html 12 SEPTEMBER
9 OCTOBER Musselburgh Riding of the Marches ‘Battle of the Bands’: Grand Final at Venue 1, The Brunton, Musselburgh. 7pm10pm, doors 6pm. Tickets £5 or both heats + final for £10 – call Brunton Box Office on 0131 665 2240. www.rom2016.co.uk/events.html
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HILLFOLK NOIR: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan . One of the hardest4 SEPTEMBER working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a Musselburgh Riding of the Marches huge Stateside following playing what has ‘Battle of the Bands’: Heat One at Edinburgh College, CRE:8 Auditorium. 7pm- been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly-
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17 JULY MEMORY MAN: At King Tut's, Glasgow. Featuring ex Snow Patrol bassist, Mark McClelland, the band formed in Glasgow just last year, having picked up guitarist, Paul Mellon (Ex Red Light Company/F.O. Machete), drummer Liam McAteer (Ex Grim Northern Social) and vocalist Stephen Connelly. The guys have received a lot of interest as word of their extravagant live performances have spread across central Scotland. They have been playing a lot of shows and have their new single, 'In Praha' out on 1 July. www.facebook.com/memorymanmusic Newborn sessions presents ….. DAVE ARCARI and MICK HARGAN double headline show with special guests JOHN MACKAY and UP IN SMOKE: At The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, Glagow G41 2HG, doors 7pm. £10. 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 eight internationallyacclaimed solo CD releases. With his raspy voice and soulful lyrics, Glaswegian singer songwriter, Mick Hargan will have you mesmerized during his live performance. No two shows are ever the same, whether he plays a solo show with his loop pedal, a full band, or even a string quartet. Drawing on inspiration from artists and bands like The Gaslight Anthem, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen Johnny Cash and The Frames, Hargan's charismatic lure really takes a hold of his audience during his live shows. Tickets at http://mickhargan.bigcartel.com/
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www.davearcari.com 18 JULY Gimme Shelter 1st Anniversary: At The Flying Duck, Glasgow. £5. 8.30pm-3am. With San Fran's psychedelic Al Lover, Kill Surrrf & Electric Gardens. www.flyingduckclub.com 19 JULY
JOE LYNN TURNER and RANK BERRY: An Unplugged Evening with Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow and Deep Purple) with support from Rank Berry. Joe brings his unique up close and personal acoustic ‘Evening with...’ show to the Classic Grand in Glasgow. This promises to be a fantastic night of classic songs from Joe’s career, a few untold tales from the road and a great opportunity for fans to hear stripped back acoustic versions of songs from the Deep Purple and Rainbow catalogues as well as a few other surprises! Not a night to be missed! Tickets are available from Tickets Scotland - 0141 204 5151. Facebook event page:
RONAYNES + THE KASTELLOS + JACK GARDINER: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm. £5/£4 (students) on door. www.facebook.com/indievous 26 JULY The Flying Duck - Sunday Sessions: At The Flying Duck, Glasgow. 6pm-1am. Free. Keeping it chill in our Kitchen Bar with live folk sessions, cheap and tasty bloody marys and warm vibes www.flyingduckclub.com
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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At St Andrew’s In The Square, Glasgow. www.fallenangelsclub.com
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The Stripped Sessions presents ….. BRIAN NASH (Ex- FGTH) with special guests MATT SCOTT & SUMMER SKYE: At Audio Glasgow. Doors 19:30 - £10. Over 18's. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com
Club Noir’s “Summer in the 60s” with LES BOF: At O2 Academy Glasgow. French 1960s Garage Band Les Bof playing. www.facebook.com/events/752588794856427/830361697079136/
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HUE AND CRY ‘SEPTEMBER SONGS WEEKEND’: Hue and Cry are delighted to KENNY BUTTERILL: At The Twa Corbies, announce that they will be performing two 40 Kilbowie Rd, Cumbernauld, G67 2PX. special shows at the o2 ABC, Glasgow on 8pm. Canadian Songwriter/Producer Kenny Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September. As a Butterill will be playing with his California live addition to the Friday evening ‘stripped’ guitar sideman Dave Davis and Scotland’s performance - Pat and Greg Kane will be Gary Arnott (Baby Isaacs) on harmonica joined on stage by a string quartet to and Tony Duffy, multi-instrumentalist. perform renditions of a selection of Hue and Cry classics and a few surprises. This is a 8 AUGUST Hue and Cry first and is not to be missed. On the Saturday night the brothers will be DAVE ARCARI: At MugStock Festival, kept company by their full-on band who will Milngavie. Slide guitarist & songwriter Dave deliver as ever, a spectacular evening of live Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to music, which will include Hue and Cry hits, trash country, punk and rockabilly as they exclusive new, never heard before tracks do pre-war Delta blues. and much more. Fans will be able to buy www.davearcari.com individual tickets for both the Friday and Saturday gigs and an option to purchase the 25 AUGUST Platinum Pass Package with tickets to both
26 SEPTEMBER HUE AND CRY ‘SEPTEMBER SONGS WEEKEND’: Hue and Cry are delighted to announce that they will be performing two special shows at the o2 ABC, Glasgow on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September. As a live addition to the Friday evening ‘stripped’ performance - Pat and Greg Kane will be joined on stage by a string quartet to perform renditions of a selection of Hue and Cry classics and a few surprises. This is a Hue and Cry first and is not to be missed. On the Saturday night the brothers will be kept company by their full-on band who will deliver as ever, a spectacular evening of live music, which will include Hue and Cry hits, exclusive new, never heard before tracks and much more. Fans will be able to buy individual tickets for both the Friday and Saturday gigs and an option to purchase the Platinum Pass Package with tickets to both shows, a commemorative souvenir brochure, a laminated pass, full coloured signed and numbered poster. Tickets @ www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.hueandcry.co.uk
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BITERS: At Glasgow Stereo. Hotly tipped, rock n' roll rabble rousers, BITERS have announced their debut UK tour including Glasgow in support of the 7 August release of 'Electric Blood', their debut album for Earache Records. www.facebook.com/BITERS
KENNY BUTTERILL: At Kelty Rock Club, Cocklaw Street, Kelty, Fife. KY4 0DD. 8pm. Canadian Songwriter/Producer Kenny Butterill will be playing with his California guitar sideman Dave Davis and Scotland’s Gary Arnott (Baby Isaacs) on harmonica and Tony Duffy, multiinstrumentalist.
30 OCTOBER The Stripped Sessions presents ….. LOU HICKEY with very special guest FIACH MORIARTY plus support: At Audio Glasgow. Doors 19:30 - £7. Over 18's. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com 21 NOVEMBER StG Presents ….. IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM with special guests: At Audio, Glasgow. 7.30pm £10. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com
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1 AUGUST DEAN OWENS: At Salutation Hotel (2pm) for the Southern Fried Festival, Perth. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith. www.deanowens.com 9 AUGUST Steamer Lane and Radio West Fife presents ….. A Summer of Live Music with WOLVES, MOONLIGHT ZOO, CONCRETE KINGDOMS and more: At Abbot House, Dunfermline, 1pm. Free entry with donations welcome. There will be a paid bbq and Abbot Brewhouse are providing the beer. https://m.facebook.com/lazyafternoondunfermline
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ROBYN STAPLETON: At Frigate Unicorn, Dundee. Award-winning Scottish singer, Robyn is touring in support of her much anticipated debut album 'Filckle Fortune'. With an exceptional vocal quality, Robyn interprets some of Ireland and Scotland’s finest folk songs. From lively and spirited arrangements to sensitively accompanied ballads and unaccompanied laments. www.robynstapleton.com
LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At Birnam Arts Centre, Perthshire. One of the most exciting emerging bands on the American roots music circuit, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys have begun to spread their wings and soar far beyond their own home turf, taking Germany by storm to emerge triumphant from a major tour there in 2014. www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html
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Strange Behaviours & Stirling Fringe Presents ….. STANLEY ODD with Steamer Lane and Radio West Fife POLAROID PEOPLE: At Stirling presents ….. an ‘Afternoon with Tolbooth. Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start STEAMER LANE’ in Abbot House, +14s, £9 tickets (+£1 booking fee). Dunfermline: At 2pm. Spearheading the organic groundswell of https://m.facebook.com/lazyafternoondunfermline Scottish hip-hop in recent years, Stanley Odd have grown to a towering force in 30 JULY the genre. Touring as a full live band lead by emcee Solareye a.k.a. Dave KENNY BUTTERILL: At The Green Hook’s assertive and humorous rhymes, Room, 97 Canal Crescent, Perth PH2 the band have become festival stalwarts 8HX. 8pm. Canadian Songwriter/ and renowned crowd-pleasers countryProducer Kenny Butterill will be playing wide. The Tolbooth is excited to be with his California guitar sideman Dave bringing such thrilling bands through for Davis and Scotland’s Gary Arnott (Baby the return of monthly Strange Isaacs) on harmonica and Tony Duffy, Behaviours shows at the Tolbooth, and multi-instrumentalist. for tonight in partnership with the Stirling Fringe Festival to mark the 31 JULY launch of their 2015 programme. www.facebook.com/ DAVE ARCARI: At Southern Fried strangebehavioursstirling Festival, Perth. Slide guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds 7 NOVEMBER owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta DOUGIE MACLEAN & FRIENDS blues.
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Aberdeen International Youth Festival and Aberdeen Performing Arts present Freshly Squeezed New Bands Night: Featuring THE CLIFTONS, THE FLORIDA STANLEY and DAMN SON JAM, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8.30pm. Tickets on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
EVENING OF WORLD MUSIC Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents Evening of World Music, featuring Beijing No20 Middle School Brass Band, Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra and the World Music Program (Canada), in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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BIG COUNTRY: At The Stewart's Hall, 1517 Gordon Street, Huntly AB54 8AJ Doors 7pm £22 (inc BF). Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multimillion selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher. The band – BRUCE WATSON (guitars/vocals); MARK BRZEZICKI (drums, vocals); JAMIE WATSON (guitars/vocals) will be augmented on stage by SIMON HOUGH ex-front man for DENNY LAINE (WINGS), ERIC BELL (THIN LIZZY) etc. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com www.bigcountry.co.uk
Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents AIYF Choral Concert: Featuring Stord Ungdomsjor (Norway), National Youth Choir of Scotland, Reigate School (England), Beijing No20 Middle School Chorus and Baihana Trio (Philippines), in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
25 JULY ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL’S Welcome Ceremony, as Aberdeen officially welcomes hundreds of festival participants from around the world to the city, in the Music Hall,, Union St Aberdeen at 11am. Tickets on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
1 AUGUST AIYF International Variety Gala: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents the AIYF International Variety Gala, one of the most eagerly-anticipated performances of the festival programme, featuring young people from around the world, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 7 AUGUST
Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE RED DIRT SKINNERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen, 7.30pm, £10/ £8adv. Back for a third visit to Aberdeen, The Red Dirt Skinners just can't stay away ! By popular demand, the Skinners have released a live album (Live in Aberdeen 2014), a 15 track 'warts and all' album recorded live at the ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH 21-25 JULY Blue Lamp in Aberdeen in July 2014. Once FESTIVAL presents Academic Zurich DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS: One of the Orchestra, a group of 70 student and staff in a while, an artist comes along who simply biggest new West End musicals, and based musicians ranked among the best amateur doesn’t follow the rules. Winning National orchestras in Switzerland, in the Music Hall, Awards in both Blues and Country, the Red on the classic comedy film starring Sir Dirt Skinners are equally at home on a Aberdeen at 7.30am. Tickets on 01224 Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty festival stage, or in a folk club too. It’s not 641122 or Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by that they haven’t decided which genre they www.aberdeenperformingarts.com critics and audiences alike and revives the are, it’s that they’re pro-actively developing golden age of the classical musical, in His a whole new sound. Without fail, audiences 25 JULY Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, are on their feet at the end of a Red Dirt with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday MORELAND AND ARBUCKLE (USA): At Skinners show, and all are saying the same matinees. Tickets on 01224 641122 or Aberdeen Blues Club, Tunnels, Aberdeen. thing... 'that’s refreshingly different'. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com These Kansas natives have the grit of The www.AlmostBluePromotions.com Heartland in their blood, their souls and www.reddirtskinners.com 23 JULY their blues rock style. Just ask a few of the iconic artists they’ve toured with: ZZ Top, 13 AUGUST CLYPE with BEST GIRL ATHLETE and Buddy Guy, and George Thorogood. THE GREAT BEAR: At The Blue Lamp, LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At Guitarist Aaron Moreland and harpist/ Aberdeen. North-East duo Clype launch Glenbuchat Hall, Aberdeenshire. One of the vocalist Dustin Arbuckle have spent over a their self-titled debut album. This is a free most exciting emerging bands on the decade exploring the edges of American ticketless event so there's nae excuse for American roots music circuit, Lindsay Lou & roots music. In the process, Moreland & nae gan! Support will come in the form of The Flatbellys have begun to spread their Arbuckle have forged a relentless and Fitlike Records own Best Girl Athlete and wings and soar far beyond their own home haunting sound that merges Delta blues, The Great Bear. Yas min! Legendary singerturf, taking Germany by storm to emerge folk, rock, traditional country, soul and songwriter Richard Thompson said, “I urge numerous other echoes and murmurs from triumphant from a major tour there in 2014. you to give a listen to Clype. This is music www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html firmly rooted in the North East of Scotland, an infinitely layered musical narrative that spans more than a century. Watch them @ but which pulls in influences from all over www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4J0NS5HJe8 14 AUGUST the world. Simon Gall and Jonny Hardie Tickets @ www.thetunnels.co.uk create music which is eclectic, original, THE DOORS ALIVE: One of the most www.morelandarbuckle.com accomplished and challenging.” exciting, authentic, charismatic and (self www.facebook.com/clypemusic proclaimed) sexually magnetic tribute band 28 JULY to pay homage to 1960s rock titans The 23-25 JULY THE FELICE BROTHERS: American folk/ country rock band, The Felice Brothers, from New York, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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to the stage as she envisioned, MIR began life in 2012. Their first gig was the prestigious Belladrum Festival in 2012 and since then has went from strength to strength. Gaining a reputation as a hard working and hard rocking band, MIR have set their goals to let as much of Scotland hear their music. www.facebook.com/TheMarketBarInverness www.facebook.com/MIR77BAND WINGIN’ IT: At Carnegie Hall, Clashmore, Dornoch. Scottish Folk Guitar Duo Wingin’ It are Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie. They are one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their performances are sure to capture the imaginati www.clashmorehall.com www.winginitduo.com
LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. One of the PIRATES AND PRINCESSES: Setting sail most exciting emerging bands on the on an all-new adventure, Pirates and American roots music circuit, Lindsay Lou & Princesses is the brand new show from The Flatbellys have begun to spread their Anya, Kevin and Gary (formerly of The wings and soar far beyond their own home Singing Kettle), in the Music Hall, Aberdeen turf, taking Germany by storm to emerge 1 AUGUST at 12pm and 3pm. Tickets on 01224 641122 triumphant from a major tour there in 2014. or www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html WINGIN’ IT: At Lyth Arts Centre, Wick. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Scottish Folk Guitar Duo Wingin’ It are 30 JULY Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie. They are 17 AUGUST one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in WINGIN’ IT: At Eden Court, Inverness. the country who, in their live show, deliver a Scottish Folk Guitar Duo Wingin’ It are BLAZIN’ FIDDLES: Take a group of the fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie. They are styles. Weaving effortlessly between hottest contemporary fiddle players from one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their the Highlands and Islands, mix with some the country who, in their live show, deliver a performances are sure to capture the wonderfully sympathetic piano and guitar fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music imaginati arrangements, and you’ve got Scotland’s styles. Weaving effortlessly between multi-award winning Blazin’ Fiddles, in The www.lytharts.org.uk Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, www.winginitduo.com performances are sure to capture the Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets on imaginati 01224 641122 or KENNY BUTTERILL: At Crystal House, www.eden-court.co.uk www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Brae, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire IV14 9AW. www.winginitduo.com 7.30pm. Canadian Songwriter/Producer 18 AUGUST Kenny Butterill will be playing with his 31 JULY California guitar sideman Dave Davis and GORDIE MACKEEMAN AND HIS RHYTHM Scotland’s Gary Arnott (Baby Isaacs) on MIR: At Market Bar, Inverness. MIR are a 4 harmonica and Tony Duffy, multiBOYS: The multi-award-winning Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys serve up piece Rock'n'Roll band from the highlands of instrumentalist. Scotland. Brought together by Miriam old-time roots music with thrilling energy Campbell to allow her songs to be brought level that gives rise to standing ovations 3 AUGUST
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Ullapool. Award-winning Scottish singer, 11 AUGUST Robyn is touring in support of her much anticipated debut album 'Filckle Fortune'. CHARLIE ROTH: At The Argyll Hotel, 18 With an exceptional vocal quality, Robyn Argyll Street, Ullapool Ross-shire, IV26 2UB. interprets some of Ireland and Scotland’s 9pm. The magical and medicinal Minnesotan finest folk songs. From lively and spirited Charlie Roth, has toured Europe five times, arrangements to sensitively accompanied this is his most extensive British excursion ballads and unaccompanied laments. to-date. www.robynstapleton.com 13 AUGUST
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DAVE ARCARI: Arcari goes ‘doon the watter' to Millport where he plays at the Royal George Hotel for the Clutha Trust Island Sessions. Millport is the only town on the island of Great Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, The town is four miles south from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry slipway. 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. www.davearcari.com
TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Bute Festival. “Treacherous makes a very Scottish trance music with fevered banjo and accordion motifs, highly charged bagpipe licks, and driving and sometimes charmingly wayward fiddle lines - The Herald. www.treacherousorchestra.com
TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At HebCelt Festival. “Treacherous makes a very Scottish trance music with fevered banjo and accordion motifs, highly charged bagpipe licks, and driving and sometimes charmingly wayward fiddle lines - The Herald. www.treacherousorchestra.com LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At HebCelt Festival, Stornoway. One of the most exciting emerging bands on the
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Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café in Berwick presents ….. ACOUSTIMOSH: Acoustimosh and friends playing from 1pm. 11 JULY Its a special birthday treat for our friends BIG BLACK TAXI: At Alton Inn, Kilwinning. from way down south who are part of the Kazmiranda scene, and have been since day 9pm, free admission www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 one! Please come and join in the fun and hear some great music, acoustic rock and 12 JULY more. Our delicious home cooked food is available at all events. Kazmiranda = Live HILLFOLK NOIR: At Harbour Arts Centre, Music! For details email Brian at Irvine . One of the hardest-working bands themusicgallery@btconnect.com www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, 16 JULY swampy-swingin’, hillbilly-delta-bluesCHASTITY BROWN; Yes, we did it! ragtime word machine”. www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Chastity Brown, the first artist in String Jam Club history to be booked within the space 18 JULY of 6 months (such was the unprecedented response she received when she performed PERFECT REME: At Alton Inn, Kilwinning. at the club in January this year) is doing a 9pm, free admission stopover at the club on her way to www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 headlining at HebCelt Festival in Stornoway. All the way from Minneapolis Chastity 25 JULY “evokes the spirit of Roberta Flack and Woody Guthrie" (Acoustic Magazine) and SUNNY DAZE & THE RESTLESS will blow your socks off. Tickets on sale now KNIGHTS: At Alton Inn, Kilwinning. 9pm, at the club, and thereafter will be available free admission from the County Hotel (01750-721233). www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 Important Note for Chastity fans who have asked us to reserve tickets: we have 31 JULY TO 2 AUGUST definitely reserved tickets for people who have already confirmed their interest in this PRESTFEST- The Prestwick Community Music Festival. All types of music in various concert. Rest assured they are safe and will be kept separate in an envelope marked venues throughout the town with your name on, behind the desk at the www.prestfest.com County Hotel from Sunday onwards for you to collect or to phone through your payment 7 AUGUST ASAP please. String Jam Club. The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk. Music starts ROBYN STAPLETON: At The Fullarton, at 8, and doors usually open at 7.30, Castle Douglas. Award-winning Scottish depending on sound check. Tickets £14. singer, Robyn is touring in support of her stringjamclub@vixenrecords.com much anticipated debut album 'Filckle Fortune'. With an exceptional vocal quality, Robyn interprets some of Ireland and Scotland’s finest folk songs. From lively and spirited arrangements to sensitively accompanied ballads and unaccompanied laments. www.robynstapleton.com
18 JULY RICHARD DURRANT: At Eastgate Arts Centre & Theatre, Peebles. Show 7.30pm Tickets £18/£16/£8. A chance to see the UK’s only stand up, barefoot, un-classical guitarist. Richard has the virtuosity and spontaneity to generate an electric atmosphere. www.eastgatearts.com www.richard-durrant.com
established singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith. www.deanowens.com 12 AUGUST LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. One of the most exciting emerging bands on the American roots music circuit, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys have begun to spread their wings and soar far beyond their own home turf, taking Germany by storm to emerge triumphant from a major tour there in 2014. www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html
11 SEPTEMBER ROBYN STAPLETON: At The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm. Award-winning Scottish singer, Robyn is touring in support of her much anticipated debut album 'Filckle Fortune'. With an exceptional vocal quality, Robyn interprets some of Ireland and Scotland’s finest folk songs. From lively and spirited arrangements to sensitively accompanied ballads and unaccompanied laments. www.robynstapleton.com 19 SEPTEMBER St Boswells Live! presents ….. THE CORN POTATO STRING BAND + KEVIN PEARCE: At St Boswell’s Hall, Scottish Borders. The Corn Potato String Band has earned high praise in traditional American music, keeping old time fiddle and banjo music from a one-way trip to the dustbins of history. Kevin Pearce kisses the clouds and soars onwards before descending to alight on one chosen note so golden as to cause him to languish a while before leaving…more to the point, he is a brilliant singer, songwriter and guitarist who draws comparison with Cat Stevens in his 60s prime and, more recently Tom McRea. Tickets at www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ 17 OCTOBER
St Boswells Live! presents ….. KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN with support KIRSTY LAW DUO: At St LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS: At Boswell’s Hall, Scottish Borders. Two of the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. One of the British folk scenes most accomplished most exciting emerging bands on the performers, Kathryn Roberts and Sean American roots music circuit, Lindsay Lou & 19 JULY Lakeman have graced stages the world The Flatbellys have begun to spread their over in a number of guises, however, the RICHARD DURRANT: At The Guild Hall, wings and soar far beyond their own home intimacy and strength of passion shown as a Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Tickets £12/£10/£5. A turf, taking Germany by storm to emerge duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire triumphant from a major tour there in 2014. chance to see the UK’s only stand up, barefoot, un-classical guitarist. Richard has ensures a rare treat for any listener. www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html Supporting Kathryn & Sean are the Kirsty the virtuosity and spontaneity to generate Law Duo, comprising vocalist Kirsty Law, an electric atmosphere. and her musical partner Marit Fält www.maltingsberwick.co.uk (Låtmandola and cittern) who together www.richard-durrant.com perform both self-written and traditional Scots songs. Tickets at 2 AUGUST www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive Send us all your gig dates for https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ DEAN OWENS: At Traquair Fair, Scottish Borders and Innerleithen. Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is Northumberland areas one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and 16 AUGUST
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JULY Ceolas South Uist 5-10 July Welcome to Ceòlas! A place full of music, song and dance in the Gaelic Community of South Uist. The main focus of Ceòlas is a music and dance summer school featuring expert tuition in piping, fiddling, singing, Scotch reels and Quadrilles, step dancing and the Gaelic language. It is set within the Gaelic-speaking community of South Uist and explores the vital connections between Scottish traditional music, Gaelic song and dance while allowing ample opportunity for participants to enjoy all these art forms in Cèilidhs and in homes, the places which fostered them. Fàilte gu Ceòlas! Tha sinn toilichte gu bheil sibh uile air tadhal air an làrach-lìn againn, is tha sinn an dòchas fàilte a chur oirbh gu seachdain air leth. Seachdain làn ceòl, dannsa, càirdeas is barrachd spòrs na tha ri fhaighinn an àite eile air feadh Alba fad an t-samhraidh. www.ceolas.co.uk
Stonehaven Folk Festival 9-12 July Stonehaven
lands and Islands Tourism Awards last year. This year’s 20th HebCelt aims to build on a successful 2014 event which staged its biggest ever programme of 40 acts, headlined by Big Country, Levellers and Donnie Munro. A huge influx of music fans from overseas made up the estimated 14,000 strong audience which proved a major economic boost for the islands. Get your tickets quickly at www.hebceltfest.com/booking www.hebceltfest.com
Tiree Music Festival
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Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music Festival 10-11 July Newton Stewart Annual traditional and acoustic music festival held in the picturesque market town of Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. Live music concerts, workshops and sessions.
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The Wickerman Festival Dumfries & Galloway 24-25 July
Isle of Tiree 17-19 July
The Wickerman Festival prides itself on offering music lovers a diverse mix of iconic acts and emerging talent and this year’s line-up will be no Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 exception. Scotland's alternative music festival when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie in Dumfries & Galloway offers a unique and (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stew- eclectic celebration of cult musical genres and art MacLennan with the radical idea of holding cult cinema with a relaxed, laidback familyan open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. friendly atmosphere, aimed at the more discernTMF is more than just attending a music festiing contemporary music fan. All the action clival – it is an island adventure. From the stunmaxes with the burning of a giant traditional wilning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping low and straw effigy. next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sold Cross The Tracks out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ Edinburgh ticket-prices 24-25 July www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk
Stonehaven Folk Festival - home of good music and song. Some of the best Traditional and Contemporary Folk music with Concerts, Ceilidh, Sessions, Singarounds, Workshops and the famous Aqua Ceilidh and World Paper’n’Comb Championships. Come and join the fun!
firmed and it's a powerful one: Inverness punky rocksters Rabbit Punch; the excellent Galipaygos; local noise merchants Against All Flags and, we are incredibly happy to finally play host to the amazing Grousebeater Sound System as headliners!
ButeFest The Isle of Bute 17-19 July
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival presents the Cross The Tracks programme, which transforms into a two-night mini-festival in the creative hub Summerhall, which will feature an eclectic mix of Hip-Hop, House, Electronica, Soul and Funk. The line-up has been curated by Edinburgh based DJ and promoter, Chris Knight from Astrojazz.
A brand new three day festival of music, food and fun. This accessible and hugely friendly famwww.edinburghjazzfestival.com ily festival all takes places a mere thirty-five miles as the crow flies from Glasgow. Butefest has endeavoured to compile a richly varied and Rewind Scotland superb line-up that includes both the contemporary and the classic of the music world and runs 24-26 July that gamut from rock to roots and folk to dance. Perth www.butefest.co.uk
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival Edinburgh 17-26 July
Featuring fantastic performances from a massive line-up of iconic artists and plenty of other festival fun including camping, funfairs, silent disco, street entertainers, fireworks and much more... www.rewindfestival.com
Ugie Folk Festival
Come in and relax… for ten days, the Jazz & www.facebook.com/TradMusicFestival Blues Festival musical talent in all shapes and sizes Whether you’re a Festival regular or firsttimer, this year’s programme offers styles for all T in the Park tastes – from bop to boogie-woogie to bluesFife rock; from samba to swing to soul. Jazz legends 10-12 July and international acts line up with homegrown talent and rising stars. Check out your favourite What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely acts, of course, but we encourage you to get in known and respected festival, which always at- the spirit of the Festival and try something tracts the biggest names. Check out if tickets new – you’re likely to discover a hidden gem! are still available at www.tinthepark.com/tickets Experimental guitarists, funky swing bands, soulful singers shine from every corner of the www.tinthepark.com line-up.
Peterhead 24-26 July
Hebridean Celtic Festival
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Aberdeen 24 July - 1 August
Hebrides 15-18 July
Elphin Music Festival
Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The Hebridean Celtic Festival was voted 'Best Event or Festival' at the High-
Ugie Folk Club, based in the north east of Scotland, runs a weekend of concerts, pub folk nights and sessions. Special guests this year are the brilliant Jez Lowe and his band, the Bad Pennies. Plus sessions and songwriting competition. www.ugiefolk.co.uk
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Over the years AIYF has hosted more than 27,500 young people from around the globe, Sutherland making it one of the biggest and most successful 18 July gatherings of youth talent held anywhere in the Elphin Fest is a free folk/rock festival in Elphin in world. AIYF now produces over 80 performances in 9 days of top class entertainment across 50 Sutherland. The first ever Elphin Fest was held in 2011 and this year’s evening line-up now con- venues in the North-east of Scotland. It's not all about the big shows though, as AIYF offers
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music - As Scottish Music Festivals go Speyfest is a real Gem. The small town folk festival with big ideas! Three days of Concerts, Ceilidhs and Stomps, with some of the biggest names from the world of traditional and contemporary Celtic music and all in the beautiful village of Fochabers on the banks of the River Spey. It just can't get any better than that! Or can it?
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Southern Fried
PKD Festival
Perth 31 July - 2 August
Dalgety Bay 25 July
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Southern Fried covers a wide range of musical styles including country, blues, bluegrass, gosThe venue has changed to The Dalgety Bay pel, soul, songwriters, alt.country and more. Sports centre. The bigger venue allows for sev- Plus authentic southern and soul food, free gigs, eral additions for PKD 2015. These will include latenight performances and workshops. - See fairground rides such as Dodgems, waltzers, tea more at: http://www.horsecross.co.uk/ cups for the kids and more. It will also see the southern-fried-festival/#sthash.IVJKoHFq.dpuf addition of a second stage allowing for more bands and less time between band changeovers. www.southernfriedfestival.co.uk There will be more bike exhibitors than ever before and the number of community stalls will be more than doubled. This year event also sees a change of charity partner. All money raised from the event will be going to Kingdom Kids, a children’s charity run by Kingdom FM benefitting sick and underprivi- Pittenweem Arts Festival Fife leged kids in Fife and Poppy Scotland. 1-9 August www.pkdfestival.com The festival was founded in 1982 and since then has grown into one of Scotland's most popular Merchant City Festival and unique arts events. Each year, 80 or so exhibitions are housed in ingenious exhibition 25 July - 2 August spaces created from artists' studios, garages, Glasgow courtyards and gardens. Come along, stroll There will be nine days filled with free events in around the village, see the artworks for sale and Glasgow's cultural quarter including street arts, meet the artists. Cabaret music evenings dance, live music, markets, fashion and design, throughout the festival. comedy, family events, tours, heritage walks, talks, food and drink and much more. "The Mer- www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk chant City Festival has always been a vibrant, eclectic and exciting celebration which played a Tartan Heart vital role in bringing the city to life during the Commonwealth Games. As we celebrate the first ‘Belladrum’ Festival anniversary of the best ever Commonwealth Beauly Games, the Merchant City Festival will be nine days of ambitious, diverse, exciting and fun cul- 6-8 August tural events which Glasgow has earned an interGet yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages national reputation for delivering. We are looking forward to delivering an outstanding festival wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting and welcoming tens of thousands of people to with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotthe streets, hubs and venues across the Merland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum chant City." quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the www.merchantcityfestival.com way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals
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Prestfest
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Prestwick 31 July - 2 August
MugStock Festival
PRESTFEST the Prestwick Community Music Festival is run by enlisting financial support from local pubs, cafes, restaurants,,hotels,shops and other business services throughout the town. All types of music at various venues throughout the town. www.prestfest.co.uk
Speyfest Moray 31 July - 2 August The best in traditional and contemporary Celtic
Mudock 7-9 August
Three exhilarating weeks of the very best in classical music, theatre, opera and dance. Edinburgh is the world's Festival City. With 4 million attendances, one third of the world's countries represented on its streets and stages, it’s where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. It's also where countless talented stars and performers have begun or developed their careers. With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and experiences to enjoy. www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Party at The Palace Linlithgow 8-9 August Party at The Palace returns for a second celebration. In August 2014 Scottish music stars performed against the magnificent backdrop of Linlithgow Palace & the Peel, showcasing some of the nation's finest music. Scots rock favourites Simple Minds and Deacon Blue headlined the 2-day event which also featured performances from Hue and Cry, Horse, The Silencers, Attic Lights, The Bluebells and many more. Watch our website for 2015 Party at the Palace news! www.partyatthepalace.co.uk
Piping Live! Glasgow 10-16 August Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival is the biggest festival of its kind in the world and the week-long celebrations will see over 200 events take place in various venues across the city from August 10 – 16. In exciting news for 2015, the festival will return to George Square after a two year absence from the space. Musicians will perform in the square daily and the festival will bring the best pipers and musicians into the heart of the city. As well as the annual Pipe Idol competition and International Quartets competition there will also be special concerts on the Thursday and Friday night of the festival, featuring unique and never seen-before collaborations between musicians from Piping Live! and abroad. The festival will also celebrate Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink with a new ‘Pipers Market’ in George Square, showcasing the very best of fresh, local, Scottish produce. www.pipinglive.co.uk
Mull of Kintyre Music Festival Mull 19-23 August
Campbeltown in beautiful Kintyre is the setting for this weekend-long display of new, emerging MugStock: A Festival of Music and Merriment will and established musical talent. Indoor and outtake place just north of Glasgow in Mugdock door venues host a range of concerts, sessions, Country Park ceilidhs, choirs, pipe and brass bands and modern and Highland dancing. With open-air and www.facebook.com/Mugstock children's events. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend away, a workshop to improve your musical talent, to find out more about your heriEdinburgh tage or just an entertaining night out you will find it at the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival. International Festival Edinburgh 7-31 August
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Global star Calvin Harris has been announced as the first headline act of Glasgow Summer Sessions 2015, as Scotland’s only outdoor city music festival returns to Bellahouston Park this August. Last year’s Summer Sessions saw US superstars, The Killers, and DJs David Guetta and Steve Angello perform to over 100,000 people at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park across three dates. The events attracted thousands of visitors to the city and provided a massive boost to the local economy. www.glasgowsummersessions.com
RNLI Park Fest Stranraer 21-22 August
Stowed Out Festival Stow, Scottish Borders 28-29 August 'Stowed Out' is run by SoundOut, a not for profit organisation formed in 2009 by an eclectic group of musicians and music fans in the village of Stow in the Scottish Borders. Over the years Sound Out has grown and now hosts a range vibrant music and arts events where there is always a strong emphasis on encouraging and supporting young or first time performers to get up and have a go. Friday joint headliners Dick Gaughan and Old Blind Dogs plus Saturday Headliners Model Aeroplanes www.facebook.com/stowedoutfestival
Stranraer will once again roll out the maritime carpet to welcome attendees to the RNLI Park Fest on the 21 and 22 August. Heading up the two-day billing are S CLUB’s, Jo O’Meara, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett. However Park Fest is not all about established acts, the Friday night is given over to young musicians who are cutting their festival teeth in the YOUNG GUNS NIGHT - local newbies will be rubbing shoulders with young performers from around the country. www.lifeboatparkfest.co.uk
Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 21-23 August A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club.
Summer Isles Festival Achiltibuie, Ross-shire 28-29 August
Nairn Book and Arts Festival Nairn 1-6 September A unique celebration of literature, drama, music and art in the Highlands of Scotland. There will be music for all tastes. https://nairnfestival.co.uk/
Bathgate Music Festival Bathgate 3-6 September The programme features a range of musical styles, profiles local music making, involve people of all ages, promotes a high quality professional programme and provides music education opportunities for young people. www.facebook.com/BathgateMusicFestival
Pioneered by local musician Mairearad Green, with fantastic music and the most beautiful festi100 Bands val setting in Achiltibuie, which is under an hour Galashiels from Ullapool. 4-6 September www.summerislesfestival.com
Go-Rock Fest Gourock 29 August Go-Rock is a small multi-venue festival aiming to showcase some of the great unsigned and independent acts in Scotland. Just a short train ride from Glasgow, the pretty coastal town of Gourock with its intimate venues and stunning views is the perfect location for our wee festival. With genres ranging from solo acoustic and folk through to opera, rock and metal, you're guaranteed to find something you enjoy. Go-Rock is part of Music on the Brain. www.facebook.com/gorock.music
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Electric Fields
Doune The Rabbit Hole
Drumlanrig Castle 29 August
Cardross, nr Stirling 21-23 August
SEPTEMBER
On The Border
100 Bands On The Border will be a music festival held in venues and stages in Galashiels town centre. The idea behind this is to bring the best up and coming new bands and musicians from all over the UK to the Scottish Borders to showcase their talents. Contact Bill Jeffrey - william. jeffrey1@btopenworld.com weblink below ....
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Lindisfarne Festival Holy Island 4-6 September The Lindisfarne Festival will come to life on September 4, 2015, giving you the opportunity to experience a weekend like no other. Located at Beal Farm on the truly breath-taking Northumberland coastline, with a spectacular backdrop of the mythical Holy Island - you will discover one of the country’s best-kept secret festival locations. From Friday through to Sunday, the festival will play host to an incredible variety of both local and world renowned musicians and DJs who will be performing an eclectic mix of indie, funk, rock and folk. Set in a series of marquees, you will be close to the music and heart of the festival. Each marquee will have its own headliner and we recommend you come in good time to see your favourite acts as each marquee has limit of revellers that can be fit in.
Nestling in the beautiful surroundings of Drumlanrig Castle, south west Scotland. We’ve been A small family-friendly festival with a twist! working really hard to top last year and we’re Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, pretty excited about this summer, as well as art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much having some brand new developments more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival... www.facebook.com/electricfieldsfestival it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads Edinburgh Mela of other stuff! After we've done that we teach www.lindisfarnefestival.com people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to Edinburgh / Leith Links 29-30 August do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. Welcome to the Edinburgh Mela! For over twenty years we’ve been bringing outstanding world www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk music and gorgeous international dance to Scotland’s capital city, in a joyous carnival of colour, Rockerbie Music Festival rhythm, community celebration…and delicious Lockerbie food. 22 August www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk Two stages, all kinds of music, fairground rides, food and drinks. Great day of music to suit all
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