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Scottish music on TV & RADIO over the next week ... 4 JULY
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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Edi Stark sits in and tunes into music and arts www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Stephen Duffy presents the latest new releases from Scotland and beyond. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Perthshire Amber: 9.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring CHARLIE MacKERRON and a song from DOUGIE MACLEAN. www.bbcalba.co.uk Horo Gheallaidh: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music from the Celtic Connections festival including KEPA JUNKERA band ABIGAIL WASHBURN www.bbcalba.co.uk Gun Sgot: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Singer songwriter WILLIE CAMPBELL is in the pub. www.bbcalba.co.uk Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ian plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 7 JULY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Edi Stark sits in and tunes into music and arts www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Featuring live sessions and new material from the best The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. alternative artists Nicola Meighan presents a round-up of recent Quay www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Sessions highlights. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Music from the Celtic Connections festival including KEPA Gun Sgot: 9pm on BBC ALBA. The Angus Nicolson JUNKERA band ABIGAIL WASHBURN Trio is in the pub. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy Hart shines a spotlight on great contemporary and classic songwriting. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has a session from JACOB YATES and THE PEARLY GATE LOCK PICKERS. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Perthshire Amber: 11.05pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring Togaidh Sinn Fonn: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. A KARINE POLWART selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk
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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Edi Stark sits in and tunes into music and arts www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
My Life In Five Songs: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. IAIN McCALMAN picks five significant tracks from his extensive record collections. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross has a session and interview with Texan singer songwriter HAYES CARLL www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Another Country with Ricky Ross: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross has a session and interview with Texan singer-songwriter HAYES CARLL. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Includes performances by MOE BANDY, LISA McHUGH and THE KATE BAIN BAND www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ian plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
A'Fagail Mhiughalaidh: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Documentary about the legacy of the deserted Isle of Mingulay through story and song. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Paul Towndrow presents a special programme focusing on emerging Scottish artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Edi Stark sits in and tunes into music and arts
Horo Gheallaidh: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. Banjo supremo ALISON BROWN with 'The Stephen Foster set'.
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page 3: scottish music on TV & RADIO this week :: 'scots in london' www.bbcalba.co.uk The Music Match: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Scottish singer-songwriter DIANA SCHAD presents her choice of music and lively chat. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West features music by FRED MORRISON, including archive recordings and album tracks. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
The Quay Sessions: 3pm on BBC Radio The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Nicola Meighan presents a round-up of Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is recent Quay Sessions highlights. happening in music, arts and culture from across www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacGregor presents the very best in folk Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. and roots music from around the world. Featuring live sessions and new material from www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland the best alternative artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Includes performances by MOE BANDY, LISA McHUGH Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. and THE KATE BAIN BAND Including performances from CATHY ANN www.bbcalba.co.uk MACPHEE and the TIM O'BRIEN QUARTET. www.bbcalba.co.uk Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Jamie MacDougall presents the best in Perthshire Amber: 11pm on BBC ALBA. classical music. Featuring CHARLIE MACKERRON and a song www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland from DOUGIE MACLEAN. www.bbcalba.co.uk Celtic Chicago: 10pm on BBC ALBA. KATHLEEN MACINNES and her musical pals Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. take in Chicago at the Celtic Cinnections Roddy Hart shines a spotlight on great Festival. contemporary and classic songwriting. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Celtic Chicago: 9pm on BBC ALBA. KATHLEEN MACINNES and her musical pals take in Chicago at the Celtic Cinnections Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays a Great Collaborations tracks by U2 and GREEN DAY. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays tracks written by OTIS BLACKWELL and
Perthshire Amber: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring the MACLEAN PROJECT recorded at
9 JULY Togaidh Sinn Fonn: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers. www.bbcalba.co.uk Horo Gheallaidh: 8.25pm on BBC ALBA. DUNCAN CHISHOLM and PHIL CUNNINGHAM play 'The Gentle Light That Wakes Me'. www.bbcalba.co.uk Alba 1970s: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. Relive the stories of 1971 with DAVID BOWIS, THE ROLLING STONES and CAROLE KING. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 12 JULY DAVE ARCARI: At The Blues Kitchen, Camden, London. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com
EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area. Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 5 JULY Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. DIRTY THREE / EAGLEOWL: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. www.summerhall.co.uk 14 JULY
Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. RANGA: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. Experience the blaze of Rangda's ferocity at one of their upcoming live dates this summer... Sir Richard Bishop, Ben Chasny and Chris Corsano - theirs is the natural order; deeply abraded but armed with fury, serpentine wisdom and the ability to seamlessly meld tightly structured riffage with the sound of 31 JULY the free. Unleashed on February 19th, The Heretic’s Bargain is a supercharged full length, ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS: At Green rife with dynamic and aggressive movements; Note, Camden. Adam with his band The Embers the sum total of three distinct musical minds at he combines the songwriting influences of artists work together. such as John Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor www.Summerhall.co.uk and Townes Van Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of The 16 JULY Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own unique brand of Refugees Benefit Concert with ACE Americana, with a hint of Scotland. ELEMENTARY + TEMPLE OF THE DEAD www.adamholmesandtheembers.com MOTH + DAVY WISEMAN: At Leith Depot,
21 JULY HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At House Concert, Edinburgh. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- deltablues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 22 JULY THE TWISTETTES: At Audiosoup Festival, East Lothian. Jo and Nicky D'arc make up The Twistettes with their dirty, twisted bass sound, a hit of swinging flare and thumping driving drums. They are punk, riot grrrl, real-deal indie with a touch of psychobilly. www.facebook.com/thetwistettes 26 JULY The ‘Gig at the Grandstand’ with THE LAFONTAINES, CALLUM BEATTIE, ALTERED SKY, LUCY STANNAGE: The ‘Gig at the Grandstand’ will take place at Musselburgh Racecourse as part of Musselburgh Riding of the Marches 2016, a festival that is held on every 21 years. Lucy Stannage is the winner of ROM16 recent Battle of the Bands. DJ Murray Sim, Iain Stirling (host and comedian). Tickets on the gate or from The Brunton box office on 0131 665 2240 or online @ www.thebrunton.co.uk www.rom2016.co.uk
DEAN OWENS: At Famous Spiegeltent, Edinburgh. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and Leith Walk, Edinburgh. The 5th benefit gig draws as much from his Scottish roots, 9 SEPTEMBER organised by Solidarity with Displaced Humans especially his home town of Leith (referenced to raise funds for Re-Act, Refugee Action and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Kings Place, Scotland and Edinburgh Cares / MARCH FOR heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs London. Songs of separation is an outstanding SYRIA groups , sending desperately needed aid shines through as he sings about people and collaboration between ten of Scotland and to refugees. Featuring : - Ace Elementary and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised Temple of the Dead Moth plus a solo set from and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg, Davy Wiseman (ex Nyah Fearties and Junkman's comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered the musicians explore the rich heritage of the Choir). £7 on the door. with a searingly soulful voice. two countries, drawing on their respective and www.deanowens.com collective musical experiences and crafting 20 JULY something both new and special. The album was 28 JULY released in January, to exceptional reviews, and Serendipity: Music & Art Hand In Hand had a sell-out tour. Under One Roof With ALEX MAXWELL, TONGUE TRAP (EP launch) support from www.songsofseparation.co.uk AARON WRIGHT and SANDRA FRANCO: At FUZZYSTAR+ NICE CHURCH: At Sneaky La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Pete's, Edinburgh. 7pm. £6. Morningside Young 27 OCTOBER Street, Edinburgh. EH1 1HJ. This time FOLK + Team invite you to party as Tongue Trap, PHOTOGRAPHY – Serendipity is a new series of Edinburgh's riotiest grrrl gang, release their BREABACH: At Rich Mix, London events at La Belle Angele, which are showcasing debut EP. They are joined by lofi loafers www.facebook.com/Breabach musicians and artists from around Scotland, Fuzzystar and slacker storytellers Nice Church. whilst offering something unique that explores www.facebook.com/events/545972142194482/ 30 OCTOBER new possibilities and new ways of combining creativity. This multi-genre event allows 29 JULY DEAN OWENS: At The Green Note, London. attendees to enjoy two live bands and an art "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio exhibition, all in one night. Showcasing her work Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic will be Sandra Franco, with a portfolio of OPTIMO ESPACIO / SPARKY: At Summerhall, Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as performing arts, editorial portraiture and live Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based much from his Scottish roots, especially his events. On stage, the talented singer and out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the songwriter Alex Maxwell, who has been invited www.Summerhall.co.uk Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The to perform at 'Folksville', 'Sofar Sounds emotional honesty in his songs shines through Edinburgh' and 'The Listening Room' as well as 30 JULY as he sings about people and places, love and having feature sessions with Edinburgh regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with Unplugged and Catalyst Sessions, will open the Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical night that will finish with Aaron Wright, who KID CANAVERAL (album launch) / Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly debut received four stars from Mojo and Q MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Summerhall, soulful voice. Magazines. Tickets Pre-event: £5 / On the door: Edinburgh. www.deanowens.com £7 available at: www.summerhall.co.uk www.ticketweb.co.uk https://twitter.com/serendipityedin 31 JULY
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Corstorphine Summer Folk Concert: At St Margaret’s Park + Douglas Brown Scout Hall, Corstorphine, Edinburgh. 3-10pm. £5. Excellent performers including Riley Briggs, Tomfoolery, 6 AUGUST Arthur Wilson, Kenny Vass, Danny Mullins, Jamie Robert Ross + more! All proceeds to Scouts and CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Foodies Festival, Edinburgh. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric local charities. Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, 3 AUGUST Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by her love of Serendipity: Music & Art Hand In Hand Under One Roof With GOODCOPGREATCOP, 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists THE ANGLES and RUDOG. At La Belle Angèle, such as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. EH1 1HJ. This time FOLK + PHOTOGRAPHY Serendipity is a new series of events at La Belle www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic Angele, which will be showcasing musicians and 10 AUGUST artists from around Scotland, whilst offering something unique that explores new possibilities THE KUT: At Bannermans, Edinburgh. All girl and new ways of combining creativity. This grunge trio The Kut are going to be going out on multi-genre event will allow attendees to enjoy a massive 37 date UK tour during July / August two live bands and an art exhibition, all in one in support of new single ‘Bad Man’ out 1st July. night. With gnarly grunge guitars, punk beats and https://twitter.com/serendipityedin gritty screams, it’s easy to see why The Kut have been getting so much attention on the live 3-28 AUGUST circuit. The song itself tells the story of a Pulse at the Fringe: At Summerhall, Edinburgh woman who re-lives a series of flashbacks, in the Old Lab at 2.25pm. Mairi Campbell: Pulse causing her to create a cycle of revenge on a will be playing in August at the Edinburgh Fringe long distant Bad Man. The single releases ahead of the band’s long awaited debut album, marked Festival as part of the Made in Scotland for release later this year. Showcase. Tickets are now on sale. www.thekut.co.uk www.mairicampbell.scot 4 AUGUST
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EVERYWHERE: At Bannermans, Edinburgh. Everywhere started out internationally in 2013 playing the NME awards alongside Django Django and later went on to support Kaiser Chiefs and headline Notting Hill Arts Club in London. We have had radio play at BBC 2, BBC 6, 1Xtra and features in MusicWeek, Indie Shuffle and Clash. www.everywheretheband.com
THE HOT SEATS: At Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com
4-28 AUGUST D'ARRIETTA: At Assembly Hall, Rainy Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh. (No show 18 August) 6.15pm. Accompanied by guitar, drums, piano, vocals and accordion, D'Arrietta provides a gutsy and arresting interpretation of Cohen's powerful works, framed by a personal narrative. His stories, providing insight into Cohen's motivations and served with trademark laconic humour, punctuate a tribute that's deferential
13 AUGUST DECLAN WELSH: At Party In The Palace Festival, Linlithgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer songwriter and poet telling stories and writing about what it is to be young in the modern world. His songs range from an ode to having a sub par night out to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst and everything
in between; the only common thread being catchy tunes and relatable, witty observations on everyday life. https://twitter.com/DeclanWelsh 14 AUGUST SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA present “Dave Brubeck An Incredible Jazz Legacy” with special guest JOHN NUGENT (alto sax) - Directed by TOMMY SMITH: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Tickets on 0131 668 2019. www.thequeenshall.net www.snjo.co.uk 15 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At House Concert, Edinburgh. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com 22 AUGUST DEAN OWENS with JASON ISBELL: At The Liquid Room, Edinburgh. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). 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 (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 22-27 AUGUST Three’s A Crowd Productions presents CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan
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CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Admired by DEAN OWENS: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. their peers as much as by those who love great "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio roots music, Cahalen and Eli count many 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic recognised names among those who sing their Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as praises. When The Times invited Chris Wood to much from his Scottish roots, especially his name his Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the them out saying they were “passionate, Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The committed, accomplished, searching and sailing emotional honesty in his songs shines through as in the sea of their own inheritance” he sings about people and places, love and www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with www.brookfield-knights.com the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly 21 SEPTEMBER soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. STEVIE NIMMO TRIO supported by GT'S BOOS 29 AUGUST BAND: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Having appeared at a sell out show as part of The DAVID COHEN: At St. Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Nimmo Brothers last October, Stevie's new solo Mile, Edinburgh. 12.15pm. David Cohen is an album Sky Won't Fall has won universal praise. award winning multi-instrumentalist and Support comes from GT's Boos Band who release recording artist from Philadelphia who plays the their self-titled second album on 30 July. All classical & flamenco guitar, Chinese pipa and the shows on public sale but the most effective way highland bagpipes. David’s two recording to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to highlight his compositions for the guitar. After become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a the release of his first recording David Cohen: couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows Guitar, David was nominated and won in the with no additional ticket costs. For more details category of Best Instrumentalist in the 2012 New go to ….. Jersey Acoustic Musicians Awards. David was the www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ first classical musician ever nominated in the JAM Awards. The release of Chaos Theory his 24 SEPTEMBER second recording of original compositions will have David embark on his first European tour DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and with stops in Dublin, Edinburgh, Kent and SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. London. www.facebook.com/DHM-Concertswww.davidcohenguitar.com 285713951447098 2 SEPTEMBER
Mellow Promotions presents ….. CASUAL AGENDA + support from THE BROADCASTS Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. ROBBIE + GENTLEMEN JACKALS: At The Mash House, HILL BAND supported by DEKE MCGEE BAND: Edinburgh. Doors at 7pm. At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. The return of Fife www.mellowpromotions.com born and Helsinki based Robbie Hill Band, following successful support slots for Grainne 28 SEPTEMBER Duffy and Erja Lytinen. In support is the Deke McGee Band who produce the authentic sound of Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. KIRK the Saxophone led Small Big Bands of the 40s FLETCHER supported by SANDY and 50s. All shows on public sale but the most TWEEDDALE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh.
Widely considered one of the best blues guitarists, Kirk Fletcher has commanded the respect and acclaim of critics, peers and fans across the world. Kirk will appear on Wednesday 28 September with support from Sandy Tweeddale, known for his work with Blues 'n' Trouble and The Blue Hyenas. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ 30 SEPTEMBER THE WONDER STUFF: At The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. 7pm / £22. To mark their 30th anniversary The Wonder Stuff released their eighth studio album, 30 Goes Around The Sun, in March - thirty years to the day since the band first walked into a rehearsal studio in the heart of The Black Country in 1986. Their new single For The Broken Hearted (out in June) is taken from the album The Wonder Stuff will be touring in conjunction with the album's release, of this Hunt remarked; "The Wonder Stuff is a live band, that's why it exists. Some people might be happy to spend months or years sitting in studios noodling around with computers, but that isn't why I got into the game. I need a regular fix of the full sensory overload that is a gig, there's nothing to equal it." www.thewonderstuff.com 3 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 8 OCTOBER Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Usher Hall, Edinburgh. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian :: glasgow + surrounding area cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 28 OCTOBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RED BUTLER supported by GEORGIA GORDON: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Earlier this year Red Butler supported Danny Bryant at a sell out show and they will return on Friday 28 October as part of the tour promoting their new album. Support comes from Georgia Gordon who started out as a singer-songwriter who now has a full band behind her, belting out a unique bluesy/early RnB sound. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/
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Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. IAN SIEGAL supported by JED POTTS & THE HILLMAN HUNTERS, featuring the HUSKY HORNS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Ian Siegal celebrates 25 years of touring with his band this year and has gone on to release numerous acclaimed albums and accumulating more British & European awards than you can shake a stick at, together with three nominations in the USA Blues Music Awards. He will bring his band for a larger capacity show at La Belle Angèle on Friday 18 November as part of his TwentyFive tour. Support comes from our members favourites, Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters, featuring the Husky Horns. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/
TONY McMANUS: At The Wynd Auditorium, School Wynd, Paisley. 7.45pm. Tickets £12/£10 and £6 under 16’s. From 0345 130 5218. Brought to you by Brookfield-Knights. www.brookfield-knights.com www.tonymcmanus.com 16 JULY DECLAN WELSH: At St Luke’s all dayer at St Luke’s, Glasgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer songwriter and poet telling stories and writing about what it is to be young in the modern world. His songs range from an ode to having a sub par night out to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst and everything in between; the only common thread being catchy tunes and relatable, witty observations on everyday life. https://twitter.com/DeclanWelsh 19 JULY
HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. One of the hardest-working bands Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GUY DAVIS AND STATESBORO supported by JIM on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following CONDIE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Performances by New York bluesman Guy Davis playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampyand Statesboro, Georgia born roots and swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word americana singer-songwriter Brooks Williams, ranked one for the top Acoustic Guitarists of all machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six time. Support will come from Jim Condie who successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. may will recall for his work with Tam White, among many others. All shows on public sale but www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per 24 JULY annum you can see all shows with no additional The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE ticket costs. For more details go to ….. MIKE + RUTHY BAND: At CCA Glasgow. 8pm, www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ Stars of Celtic Connections 2016 and back in the UK to play the main stage at Cambridge Folk 3 DECEMBER Festival. A Brookfield-Knights act. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An evening with LAU: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. www.fallenangelsclub.com 29 NOVEMBER
stretching well into this year, it will be later in 2016 – and well into 2017 too, before we will be in a position to plan a lengthier tour. www.brookfield-knights.com FULLEE LOVE: At O2 ABC2, Glasgow. Jurassic 5 MC Zaakir is coming to Scotland to perform his First Ever show as Fullee Love, his solo project. The Single, Surfboard Cali from the EP Still In Fullee Love released earlier this year reached #9 on the CMJ Hip hop Charts while receiving airplay on 117 stations as well as enjoying Top Ten status at 23 stations. www.fulleelove.com 26 JULY THE MIKE + RUTHY BAND: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. The Mike + Ruthy Band was singled out by Celtic Connections Festival’s artistic director, Donald Shaw as one of his Top Ten highlights of the 2016 event in an interview for BBC - and went on to wow the crowd as predicted when they played Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket. www.mikeandruthy.com www.brookfield-knights.com 28 JULY LAURENCE JUBER: At Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow. 7pm. £8 adults / £5 students. This concert is presented by the International Society of Music Educators as part of their 32nd World Conference. 2016 is the first year they have incorporated popular music into their vision. Grammy winning guitarist Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. His playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. Tickets @ www.glasgowconcerthalls.com www.laurencejuber.com 30 JULY Indievous Presents ….. REVOLVER + YAKIMA + CANYON + WHITEHILL GROVE + MONDEGREEN: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm / £5/£4 (students) on door. www.facebook.com/indievous 2 AUGUST DEAN OWENS: At The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). 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 (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 5 AUGUST
EVERYWHERE: At The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow. Everywhere started out internationally 25 JULY in 2013 playing the NME awards alongside Django Django and later went on to support TIM DALLING, IAN CARR, NEIL HARLAND, Kaiser Chiefs and headline Notting Hill Arts Club RHONA DALLING: At The Performing Arts in London. We have had radio play at BBC 2, Centre, Kilbarchan. The buzz created when Tim BBC 6, 1Xtra and features in MusicWeek, Indie brought this show to Glasgow’s Celtic 11 DECEMBER Shuffle and Clash. Connections Festival in January, set need-some- www.everywheretheband.com of-this wheels in motion as other promoters and Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. Charity Night: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Finally, we venues sought opportunities to grab a slice of 9 AUGUST will have a fundraiser for our nominated charity the action. Due to the commitments each of these fine individuals has with other projects DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At 02 ABC2, partner, Rowan Alba on Sunday 11 December. Performing two sets with no support. Tickets from Queen’s Hall box office on 0131 668 2019 or www.thequeenshall.net Tickets @ www.fallenangelsclub.com
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Awards Winners, Danny and the Champions of the World, are bringing their breathless brand of folk, rock and soul to Stereo in Glasgow on September 8. This infectiously joyous band bring crowds to their feet from the start of their gigs. Great songs, musicianship and a brilliant rapport with audiences are the hallmarks of this band with a collection of feel good songs that also embrace country and Americana. This year, they won the UK album of the year award with What Kind of Love, the UK Artist of the Year title and UK Song of the Year, Clear Water at the UK Americana awards. They are clearly one of the best and most thrilling bands around at the moment so this is going to be a memorable gig. Special guest on the night is Deans Owens whose most recent album Into The Fire has won the Scot many new admirers. Tickets @ http://ticketsscotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 10 SEPTEMBER
Three’s A Crowd Productions presents CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the show will feature Christina’s 16 AUGUST greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating the world’s most iconic THE HOT SEATS: At Performing Arts Centre, vocalists and pop-culture personalities from Kilbarchan. The Hot Seats have blown the yesterday and today. Audiences can expect crowds away at big events such as Celtic an exciting selection of pop, standard & Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, Broadway tunes, sung in Christina’s own HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and voice as well as in the voices of the great Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted divas themselves. Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The www.christinabianco.com Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. 17 SEPTEMBER They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. www.brookfield-knights.com CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The CCA Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. 17 AUGUST Tickets £13. ahalen Morrison and Eli West are firmly established as one of the most MIRACLE LEGION: At Oran Mor, Glasgow. important roots music duos to have emerged Miracle Legion parted ways in 1996 following on the Americana circuit in recent years. the soft release of their final studio album, They count many well-recognised names Portrait of a Damaged Family, seemingly among their supporters including Chris Wood never to return again. Now, two decades who included them in his Six Best Folk Acts later, Mark Mulcahy’s legendary Connecticut list in an article for The Times. Their last outfit has reunited to celebrate the 20th album (their third) was produced by Tim anniversary of that record and his own O’Brien who also nailed his colours to the Mezzotint label. The celebrated singermast, declared himself a fan and said that songwriter is back alongside lead guitarist the pair “make music the world needs!” Mr. Ray Neal, bassist Dave McCaffrey, and When they originally released their debut drummer Scott Boutier for a series of dates album in Europe , it met with instantaneous across North America and the UK this July. reaction, Bob Harris inviting them to record a www.facebook.com/MarkMulcahyHQ studio session for his BBC Radio 2 show. They created a huge impact during their first 2 SEPTEMBER ever UK tour and debut Celtic Connections Festival, and were subsequently invited back BARENAKED LADIES: At ABC, Glasgow. to Glasgow for their own headline show at Barenaked Ladies bringing their renowned, the city’s Mitchell Theatre . They’re back from boisterous live shows to audiences all around their base in Seattle with a promise to keep the UK. Barenaked Ladies are also back with fans happy with a selection of better-known the release of a brand new live album on 20 material as well as new songs due to be May called BNL Rocks Red Rocks, it was featured on the next album at the end of recorded 10 June last year at famous Red 2016. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado during the www.fallenangelsclub.com band’s Last Summer on Earth Tour 2015. www.brookfield-knights.com Tickets @ www.BarenakedLadies.com 24 SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside 4 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Kilbarchan (venue tbc). Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 5 OCTOBER BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com
www.facebook.com/skinnylister Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 9 OCTOBER THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world such as Celtic Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com
called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner has that rare quality – a well-grounded human spirit. In another life he might have been a Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) by his side, percussive elements and layered guitar techniques have added rich texture. Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com
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adventurous programming. Tonight’s concert is a www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth chance to experience a smaller, intimate group of six Scottish Ensemble musicians performing 6 AUGUST movements by Brahms and Schoenberg. www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth ED MUIRHEAD: At Duke's Corner, Dundee. 35pm AND Pillars Bar 6-8pm. As part of Almost 27 JULY Blue Festival. The festival is one of the biggest collections of free street-level blues gigs you'll THE MIKE + RUTHY BAND: At Birnam Arts find - that weekend you'll find live music in most Centre, Perthshire. The Mike + Ruthy Band was bars in Dundee centre! singled out by Celtic Connections Festival’s www.edmuirhead.co.uk artistic director, Donald Shaw as one of his Top Ten highlights of the 2016 event in an interview 10 AUGUST for BBC - and went on to wow the crowd as predicted when they played Glasgow’s Old Tolbooth Summer Ceilidhs: At Tolbooth, Fruitmarket. Stirling. 8pm. £10 / for groups of 4+ £8. 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Go on dust off your band are releasing the follow up to their critically dancing shoes and have a jig! acclaimed 2013 début album ‘Steak www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth House’ (nominated British Blues Awards Album of the Year 2014, Finalist ‘ Début of the Year’ 11 AUGUST Wasser-Prawda Magazine, Germany, ‘Album of Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS the Week’ on Canada’s Blues and Roots Radio and as heard on Paul Jones' BBC 2 Radio show). NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit A night of rocking electric blues not to be all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, missed! beginners and those that just want to come www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and 31 JULY musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to DEAN OWENS: At Southern Fried, Perth. "One make music then just come along and tap your of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. Dean’s music has been described as Celtic www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his 13 AUGUST home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the THE HOT SEATS: At Dundee (venue tbc). The Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk he sings about people and places, love and Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” soulful voice. by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats 3 AUGUST www.brookfield-knights.com Fèis Rois & Fèis Fhoirt Ceilidh Trail: At 17 AUGUST Tolbooth, Stirling. 7.30pm. £7/£4. A performance of traditional music by some of the most talented young players from Scotland. The THE HOT SEATS: At Birnam Arts Centre. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big Ceilidh Trail is an initiative offering young trad musicians (age 16 – 25) the opportunity to play events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and and tour, offering them a learning week at the Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Schools of excellence in Traditional Music in Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Plockton, and a summer tour around the areas Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” where they are based.Tonight we repeat last by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back year’s successful combination of the longest and they’re raring to go! running and best known, national Fèis Rois www.facebook.com/thehotseats Ceilidh Trail Alongside our own local Fèis Fhoirt www.brookfield-knights.com Ceilidh Trail, with each band performing a cracking set of reels, jigs and songs 18 AUGUST www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth BLAZIN’ FIDDLES: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. £16/£14. Blazin’ Fiddles are undoubtedly one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Over the THE UPBEAT BEATLES: At Albert Halls, Stirling. 7.30pm. £20/£18 concessions/students. last 17 years, no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and From Beatlemania to Psychedelia and Beyond… sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. With a It's 1963 and a new band is taking the country Blazers performance comes the rare opportunity by storm, playing a heady mixture of Blues, to hear the regional expressions, from Scotland’s Motown and Rock ’n’ Roll. With the songs that Highlands and Islands, and the individual style changed a generation, this show will have you tapping your feet from the opening bars, taking from each fiddler -Invernesian Bruce MacGregor, you on a journey that is the story of The Beatles Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan, and Orcadian Kristan Harvey in a blend of through their songs. Let them take you on a ensemble and solo sets. Fiddles and bows come Magical History Tour! 4 AUGUST
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: fife + central + perthshire + tayside alight atop guitar and piano from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon, delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all. www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 20 AUGUST Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from Herschel 36 at Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival, Cardross Estate. Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a speciallycommissioned score performed live by some of Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues across the country. http://dounetherabbithole.co.uk www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive
1RN. Michele Osten is a fabulous vocalist, originally from Seattle now living in London and she is making a short visit to Scotland so don't miss the opportunity to hear her in a intimate setting with 3 fine Scottish musicians, Fraser Urquhart, Jerry Forde and Jack Wilson. Society are preparing a great new cocktail menu so come along an enjoy 'The Lush Life with jazz & cocktails'. Tickets £11.74 incl fees from Eventbrite only @ www.eventbrite.co.uk www.micheleosten.com
Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from Herschel 36 at Dundee Contemporary Arts. Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a specially-commissioned score performed live by some of Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues across the country. http://www.dca.org.uk www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive
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Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David from last year after he had to cancel due to illness. Another in our increasingly long line of guests from Canada (well sort of – originally from Ayrshire). A singer and storyteller with wry humour and astute observations alongside an openhearted singing style. Regulars will be familiar with his song ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is promoting her third solo album on a short Scottish tour. Guitarist and piano player Kim is also a member of the celebrated band Cara. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.davidfrancey.com www.kimedgar.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully harmonised voices, humour and short stories to result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.marklemaire.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
NICK HARPER: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. £12/ £10. Born in London, raised in Wiltshire, the son of legendary singer/songwriter Roy … Having played guitar since the age of ten surrounded by the likes of Keith Moon , Jimmy Page , Robert Plant and Dave Gilmour, Nick made his recording debut at the age of fifteen alongside Jimmy Page on his father's album ‘Whatever Happened to Jugula’. To call Nick a superlative singer/ songwriter could put his highly lauded guitar talent in the shade, and to call him a guitarist's guitarist might slight his distinctive, soulful voice and passionate songs. Not forgetting the wild ride that is one of his live shows - from personal introspection to biting political satire via a 11 SEPTEMBER charmingly caustic wit that would make Groucho Marx proud. Three’s A Crowd Productions presents www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. The long awaited one-woman show 25 AUGUST featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow Crail Folk Club presents ..... MY SWEET audiences up and down the country. Through her PATOOTIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. An soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the acoustic roots group from rural Ontario that show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan brings twining vocal harmonies, monstrous favourites,’ along with new material celebrating finger style guitar, sizzling fiddle, percussion and the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture abundant charisma together in one perfect personalities from yesterday and today. package. Their music is a tongue-in-cheek Audiences can expect an exciting selection of Canadian blend of old country, vintage jazz, pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in western swing & blues. Firm favourites in Crail Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of after two previous visits. A must for those who the great divas themselves. like to be entertained and amazed. Crail Folk www.christinabianco.com Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, 15 SEPTEMBER beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At Singers' nights they feature local singers and Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Admired by their musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to peers as much as by those who love great roots make music then just come along and tap your music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. names among those who sing their praises. www.mysweetpatootie.com When The Times invited Chris Wood to name his www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled them out saying they were “passionate, committed, 3 SEPTEMBER accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of their own inheritance” Swing Into September with MICHELE www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest OSTEN and GRACE BLACK: At Kingswood www.brookfield-knights.com Hotel, Kinghorn Road, Burntisland, Fife. KY3 9LL. Say goodbye to Summer and hello to Autumn 16 SEPTEMBER with sultry swinging tunes from two classy,sassy ladies. Michele Osten from London and Fife's CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At The own Grace Black will be accompanied by a trio Tolbooth, Stirling. Admired by their peers as of fine Scottish musicians, Fraser Urquhart on much as by those who love great roots music, piano, Jerry Forde on bass and Jack Wilson on Cahalen and Eli count many recognised names drums for an evening of tunes that you will know among those who sing their praises. When The from Ella Fitgerald, Sarah Vaughan and other Times invited Chris Wood to name his Six of The great ladies of jazz and a few modern tunes with Best Folk Acts, he singled them out saying they a jazzy, bluesy twist. Tickets £11.74 including were “passionate, committed, accomplished, fees from Eventbrite only @ searching and sailing in the sea of their own www.eventbrite.co.uk inheritance” www.micheleosten.com www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.brookfield-knights.com 4 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER Jazz & Cocktails with MICHELE OSTEN: At Society Bar, 13 Charlotte Street, Kirkcaldy. KY1 Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live:
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1 OCTOBER CONNLA: At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 6 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 9 OCTOBER Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Perth Concert Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside :: aberdeen + north east celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 13 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 27 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various bands of which they are members. ‘You guys were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.mairearadandanna.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
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Currently the talk of Texas, Austin songwritter Chuck Hawthorne is touring the country in HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING support of Silver Line, which promises to put him SYMPHONY: At Tin Hut, Gartly. One of the firmly on the Americana map alongside the great hardest-working bands on the US roots music songsmiths that now admire his work. The 11 circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge songs on Chuck’s debut album, Silver Line, were Stateside following playing what has been produced by Ray Bonneville at Shine Studios in described as music “filtered through a countryAustin, Texas, and feature a roster of stellar tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-bluesguest musicians including Eliza Gilkyson and ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Gurf Morlix. The record recently caught the Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK attention of Michael Martin Murphey, who heard after six successful tours on this side of the Chuck play at the National Cowboy Poetry Atlantic. Gathering in Elko, Nevada. Murph has since www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir invited Chuck to play shows with him at the www.brookfield-knights.com Saxon Pub in Austin and the Franklin Theatre in Nashville, and along with Bonneville, he has 18-22 JULY become a musical mentor to Chuck. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com HMT Summer School (S1-S6): At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen. This week come to HMT for a great Summer School course covering 5 AUGUST all things theatre. S1 – S6 pupils will work with music and drama specialists to create a fully staged production at The Lemon Tree at the end DEAN OWENS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio of the week. For ages S1 – S6, in the Studio at 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, from 10am – Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as 4pm daily. Course price £75, from 01224 much from his Scottish roots, especially his 641122 or home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as 19-23 JULY he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with JACKIE THE MUSICAL: At His Majesty’s the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly Saturday matinee. Jackie the Musical is a soulful voice. fantastic show filled with laughter, touching moments and the iconic tracks of the 70s, based www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic on the story of a recent divorcee who seeks 6 AUGUST advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals. Tickets £35.50 - £18.50 from ALY BAIN and PHIL CUNNINGHAM “Le 01224 641122 or Grand Anniversaire” 30th Anniversary Tour: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com At Montrose Town Hall. 7-7.30pm. PDF Productions is delighted to present Aly Bain and 25-29 JULY Phil Cunningham in Le Grande Anniversaire. Aly & Phil have been performing together for three HMT Summer School (P4-P7): At His Majesty’s Theatre (studio), Aberdeen. For young decades and are taking to the road to celebrate the occasion with their special 30th anniversary stars in the making, APA’s Summer School for ages P4 – P7 is a chance to get to grips with the tour. This year also sees Aly Bain celebrate his 70th birthday so it’s a double celebration. building blocks of theatre and music Audiences can look forward to a fine evening of performance. The participants will create a enchanting music and hilarious anecdotes from unique performance to share with family and the popular duo. Tickets £18.50 + booking fee friends at the end of the course. For ages P4 – from P7, from 10am – 4pm daily. Course price £65 www.pdfproductions.co.uk from 01224 641122 or www.philandaly.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 29 JULY
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ALY BAIN and PHIL CUNNINGHAM “Le Grand Anniversaire” 30th Anniversary Tour: At The Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen. 7-7.30pm. PDF Productions is delighted to present Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham in Le Grande Anniversaire. Aly & Phil have been performing together for three decades and are taking to the road to celebrate the occasion with their special 30th anniversary tour. This year also sees Aly Bain celebrate his 70th birthday so it’s a double celebration. Audiences can look forward to a fine 30 JULY evening of enchanting music and hilarious Freshly Squeezed: Young Promoters Night: anecdotes from the popular duo. Tickets £18.50 + booking fee from At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West www.pdfproductions.co.uk North Street, Aberdeen, doors 8.30pm. AIYF, Youth Arts Collective North-east and APA Freshly www.philandaly.com Squeezed have collaborated to produce Freshly 9 SEPTEMBER Squeezed: Young Promoters Night Featuring Tigerstyle, an evening of DJs, rap and live music. Three’s A Crowd Productions presents Tickets £7.70 from 01224 641122 or CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Tivoli Theatre, www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Aberdeen. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. 2 AUGUST ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the CHUCK HAWTHORNE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating Freshly Squeezed Young Promoters Night: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 8.30pm. AIYF joins forces with the Youth Arts Collective Northeast and the popular APA Freshly Squeezed nights to produce the Freshly Squeezed Young Promoters Night, an evening of young bands and musicians. Tickets £7.70 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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thousands of highway miles later, the genremelding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records debut with Best Medicine. The band – multiinstrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are classically-trained musicians who’ve been making music of all kinds since childhood 11 SEPTEMBER (before they reconnected through the local Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. music scene, de Vitry and Muench first met in Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. MY CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The middle school orchestra); however, they were DARLING CLEMENTINE: At The Blue Lamp, Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. (evening) 8pm. Cahalen also all raised with a steady diet of music Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £12 / £10 adv. Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the ranging from pioneers like The Carter Family most innovative and subtle roots musicians The classic country duets were undoubtedly at and Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys to the their peak in the late 60s and 1970s, the likes of today. Their music draws from old folk sources, joyous invention of The Beatles and The Band, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton to the groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix. and Porter Waggoner, Johnny & June and many writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy www.AlmostBluePromotions.com more. Fast forward 40 years and those timeless novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West themes are alive and well in the hands , and brings jagged, angular arrangements based in voices of……..My Darling Clementine (aka bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish). 21st century lens. Michael Weston King, the seasoned www.almostbluepromotions.com troubadour, and the former leader of U.K. Alt www.brookfield-knights.com Country pioneers The Good Sons (who MOJO dubbed “England’s very own Uncle Tupelo…”,) is Send us all your gig dates 1 OCTOBER widely seen as one of Britain’s finest singer for the Highlands songwriters. He has made 10 solo albums and 4 Email them to Carol Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. with The Good Sons. Always on the road, both PEEWEE MOORE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. solo and touring with the likes of Nick Cave, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. As an John Cale, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Roger McGuinn. Lou Dalgleish is quite simply one of, award winning and highly acclaimed Outlaw 5 JULY Country Singer/Songwriter Peewee Moore if not THE finest female singers in the UK. She has been praised by, and worked with the likes tours around on an average or 45,000 miles a CLARE TEAL and her Hollywood Orchestra: year doing an endless string of one night stands At Drumossie Hotel, Old Perth Road, Inverness, of Elvis Costello, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky at honky tonks, dance halls, festivals, and Quartet, and many more. IV2 5BE. Tel: 0843 289 3333 for tickets from theaters. With the gift of raw talent, and www.AlmostBluePromotions.com £20. Accompanied by her 16 piece Hollywood showmanship Peewee has been fortunate Orchestra, and conducted by world class enough to be able to share the stage with 14 SEPTEMBER trumpeter, composer and arranger Guy Barker, several of his hero's, as well as some of outlaw award winning singer and BBC Radio 2 CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At The country, americana, and rockabilly's most well presenter, Clare Teal presents her new show known, and recieved acts such as Kris Bothy, Glenbuchat, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. ‘Twelve O’Clock Tales’. This rich, jazz infused Admired by their peers as much as by those who Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allen Coe, repertoire explores timeless classics penned by Ralph Stanley, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, the legendary musical storytellers of the last 100 love great roots music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised names among those who sing Dicky Betts, Cowboy Jack Clement, Steve Earle, years, and celebrates giants of the Great Red Simpson, Shooter Jennings, Junior Brown, their praises. When The Times invited Chris American and British Songbooks through to the Wood to name his Six of The Best Folk Acts, he Chris Knight, Todd Snyder, Wanda Jackson, The work of more contemporary writers crafting the singled them out saying they were “passionate, Blasters, Southern Culture On The Skids, and standards of today plus Clare’s own original committed, accomplished, searching and sailing countless others. compositions. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com in the sea of their own inheritance” http://invernessjazzfestival.com www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.clareteal.co.uk 16 OCTOBER www.brookfield-knights.com
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: highlands :: islands + shetland + orkney :: ayrshire + dumfriesshire TURNER: At Ironworks, Inverness. Netsounds return to Ironworks to present, “Summer Pleasures” bringing together some of the finest new acts from the Highland area. The music will be non-stop with eight acts performing over two stages, an acoustic stage and the main Irownworks stage. It will be a great opportunity for the acts to showcase, but also for people to find out more about the local buzz acts who are determined to make a name for themselves. There will also be a series of workshops as part of the Ironworks CreativeMix programme running from 1pm-4pm offering young artists and music businesses the opportunity to meet with a broad range of music industry professionals and gain valuable advice on taking their career to the next level. Full details of the workshops to be announced shortly. For tickets call Ironworks Box Office on 0871 789 4173 or buy in person from Ironworks, Academy Street, Inverness or @ www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.facebook.com/netsounds 3 AUGUST DEAN OWENS: At The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). 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 (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 11 SEPTEMBER Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Eden Court, Inverness. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com
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16 JULY SPANISH BATTERY: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 9pm. Free. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 17 JULY BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 4pm. Free. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 23 JULY OWEN STEPHEN: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 9pm. Free. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 24 JULY OWEN STEPHEN: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 4pm. Free. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 30 JULY JAMES RODGERS: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 9pm. Free. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 31 JULY JAMES RODGERS: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 4pm. Free. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 29 JULY RICHARD DURRANT: At Aros Centre, Isle of Skye. 7.30pm Tickets £12/£10 conc. Richard Durrant’s celebrates 30 years on the road with a whistle stop tour of the British Isles taking Richard from Nottingham villages to the Isle of Skye - complete with his enormous dog ‘Bollo’. Many people have already discovered that Richard is no ordinary musician through his mesmerising Guitar Whisperer tour. But on the eve of the summer holidays this barefoot, standup concert guitarist and composer will deal out a captivating evening of new exotic musical offerings from Spain, the Americas and the Sussex coast. With his trademark beautiful lighting and projections Richard punctuates his incredible guitar playing with stories from a lifetime in music in a show that is joyfully virtuosic, at times deeply moving, and always hugely entertaining. Tickets on 01478 613750 or @ www.aros.co.uk www.richarddurrant.com 6 AUGUST
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Send us all your gig dates for Dumfriesshire, South West and Cumbria areas Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 15 JULY THE BELAFONTE: At Crumbs & Cocktails, Ayr. The Belafonte will release their debut EP "Warm Bones" to the world on the 29 July. This record showcases The Belafonte's unique take on the Ayrshire three-piece sound, and why they are going to be at the top of your watch-list in the very near future. Emotive lyrics, pounding mentronomic drums, soaring vocal harmonies, and chunky dynamic riffs are just a few things you can expect from this 5-track, so jump on the bandwagon early. www.facebook.com/TheBelafonteMusic 17 JULY HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 20 JULY HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At The CatStrand, New Galloway. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 23 JULY BADSTONE: At The Stewarton Arms, Stewarton, Ayrshire. 9pm. Free. www.facebook.com/stewarton.arms 28 JULY DEAN OWENS: At The CatStrand, Castle Douglas. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). 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 (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 30 JULY Funfest @ Ayr Rugby Club: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 10am to 6pm. A Family Day of Music & Fun in Aid of Local Charities with
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for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com
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THE TWISTETTES: At Project A Frame Festival, Ayrshire. Jo and Nicky D'arc make up The Twistettes with their dirty, twisted bass sound, a hit of swinging flare and thumping driving drums. They are punk, riot grrrl, real-deal indie with a touch of psychobilly. www.facebook.com/thetwistettes
HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Coldingham Village Hall, Berwickshire. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampyswingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com
14 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com
Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. With Van Kuijk Quartet (winners of 2015 Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition and BBC New Generation Artists). www.musicatpaxton.co.uk 24 JULY Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 3.30-4.30pm. World folk music in the Paxton House marquee – for all the family. Granny Green (Holly Boddice, trumpet, Lizzy Stirrat, accordion, Rachel Brown, tuba) www.musicatpaxton.co.uk Music at Paxton with SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 6-8pm. www.musicatpaxton.co.uk 30 JULY
RICHARD DURRANT: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles. 7.30pm Tickets £14/£12 conc. Richard Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, Durrant’s celebrates 30 years on the road with a Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. Now in its 11th whistle stop tour of the British Isles taking year, Music at Paxton opens on 15 July with a Richard from Nottingham villages to the Isle of specially curated weekend residency with Skye - complete with his enormous dog ‘Bollo’. violinist Alina Ibragimova MBE, pianist Cédric Many people have already discovered that Tiberghien and cellist Pieter Wispelwey – a first Richard is no ordinary musician through his for the Festival. One of Bach’s foremost mesmerising Guitar Whisperer tour. But on the interpreters, the internationally acclaimed pianist eve of the summer holidays this barefoot, stand10 SEPTEMBER Angela Hewitt joins a number of performers from up concert guitarist and composer will deal out a the UK and abroad all making their Paxton captivating evening of new exotic musical Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Palace Theatre, debuts including Scottish Chamber Orchestra offerings from Spain, the Americas and the Kilmarnock. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive Wind Soloists, the queen of the baroque violin Sussex coast. With his trademark beautiful and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding Rachel Podger and Wigmore Hall String Quartet lighting and projections Richard punctuates his celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ winners and BBC New Generation Artists Van incredible guitar playing with stories from a Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is Kuijk Quartet. lifetime in music in a show that is joyfully gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from www.musicatpaxton.co.uk virtuosic, at times deeply moving, and always the first note, delivering an inspired set of hugely entertaining. Tickets on 01721 725777 or cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic 16 JULY @ pace. A dynamic performance from an www.eastgatearts.com unparalleled group of highly talented musicians Music at Paxton with DORIC STRING www.richarddurrant.com and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers QUARTET: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. and die hard Cash fans alike. 7.30-9.30pm. 18 AUGUST www.johnnycashroadshow.com www.musicatpaxton.co.uk THE HOT SEATS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. 9 OCTOBER 17 JULY The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland CONNLA: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Fiery Music at Paxton with DORIC STRING Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell is a term that’s frequently used to describe great QUARTET: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 6and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Irish trad and when applied to the music – and 7.15pm. Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous performance - of up-and-coming young band, www.musicatpaxton.co.uk Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” Connla, it does the job again. They have their by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back sweet moments too, especially when the 19 JULY and they’re raring to go! spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and www.facebook.com/thehotseats she gets the chance to shine. Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, www.brookfield-knights.com www.facebook.com/Connlamusic Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. Live Music Now www.brookfield-knights.com Showcase with Emily Mitchell, soprano, Geoffrey 7 OCTOBER Tanti, piano, Wildings (Sarah Hayes, flute, Fiona MacAskill, fiddle, Jennifer Austin, piano). CONNLA: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Fiery is www.musicatpaxton.co.uk a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and 20 JULY performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their Music at Paxton with SCO Wind Soloists: At sweet moments too, especially when the Send us all your gig dates for Paxton House, Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and www.musicatpaxton.co.uk she gets the chance to shine. Scottish Borders and www.facebook.com/Connlamusic Northumberland areas 22 JULY www.brookfield-knights.com
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Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 13 JULY DAVE ARCARI: At The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne. 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 internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled
10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. When 10 String Symphony released their superb Weight of The World album earlier this year, it created instantaneous reverberations on both sides of the Atlantic, and was so well received in America that it ended up at the No 3 position on the hugely-influential Billboard Bluegrass Chart. This will be the duo’s UK debut and it is eagerly anticipated by many. The album picked up a top-rating 5-star review from R2 magazine. www.facebook.com/10StringSymphony www.brookfield-knights.com
8 OCTOBER CONNLA: At St Cuthbert’s House, Seahouses. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com
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the first time, but all are of the highest quality, many travelling significant distances to be with us in the Scottish Borders. Why not make an occasion of it and enjoy supStonehaven Folk Festival per, a stroll around the extensive grounds, or a drink in the courtyard before the concert? Stonehaven With its tranquil setting in extensive parkland 7-10 July overlooking the River Tweed, Paxton House pro28th Stonehaven Folk Festival featuring a mix of vides the perfect environment for our chamber some of the best in traditional and contemporary music festival – the peace of the countryside music and song from Scotland and further afield. coupled with the facilities of any urban concert A weekend of Concerts, ceilidh, workshops, ses- hall. If you are new to Music at Paxton, do come sions, singarounds and fun with the Annual along to our free ‘taster’ concerts in May and World Paper'n'Comb Championships and the June. Aqua Ceilidh. 2016 guests include Scott Wood Band, Saltfishforty, Daimh, Blazin'Fiddles, Tony www.musicatpaxton.co.uk McManus and Artie Trezise.
Crail Festival Fife 20-30 July 2016
"Crail Festival- 20th - 30th July 2016- now in its 4th decade , will ,once again ,offer a wonderful programme of music. It will include: the amazing Jimmi Shandrix Experience Ceilidh Band : Opera Bohemia ' I Pagliacci': the incomparable Richard Digance will be conducting a Songwriting Children's Workshop in addition to his keenly anticipated performance: Gaelic folk from the talented Mischa Macpherson Trio: Matthew McAllister , a 'local' classical guitarist, is rapidly gaining world wide recognition: the legendary Jimmie McGregor will be performing his acclaimed 'Gathering of Songs, Stories and Famous Folk': www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Fes- the hugely popular, irrepressible Christine Bovill will capture her audience with her interpretation tival T in the Park of songs about 'Paris': and Buddy Holly and the Edinburgh Cricketers , our headline act, will bring the FestiStrathallan Castle, Perthshire 15-24 July val to a rousing close. Truly something for eve8-10 July ryone! Tickets will be on sale from the Byre Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is one of the top Theatre Box Office starting 30 May 2016. Follow What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely ten jazz festivals in Europe, with over 36,000 the build up to the Festival on www.crailfestival. known and respected festival, which always atsales and 67,000 attendances, the 2016 edition com, www.facebook.com/CrailFestival, and ‘Crail tracts the biggest names. Check out tickets has one of our most diverse lineups ever with Festival’ on Pinterest." availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets. over 170 concerts in the ten days from 15-24 July across a range of Edinburgh venues. www.crailfestival.com www.tinthepark.com There are five major concerts at The Festival Theatre, with some of the biggest names from Hebridean Celtic Festival the modern jazz, blues and soul worlds. Our an- Wickerman Festival nual concert with Jools Holland and his Orchestra Dumfries & Galloway Hebrides features special guests, Pauline and Gaps from 22-23 July 13-16 July 2016 The Selecter; Curtis Stigers returns with his own band after wowing us in our Sinatra special last Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved indeFantastic four-day festival set against the rich pendent music festivals which will enter its 15th cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featur- year; and we also welcome back Scotland’s top soul exiles, The Average White Band, in a bill consecutive year in 2016. With ten stages feaing top quality music from around the Celtic nathat also features The James Taylor Quartet. turing an eclectic and exciting mix of leading arttions and beyond. Stornoway and throughout There will be rare Scottish concerts by two musiists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, the Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk cians who have been giants of world jazz for the two day summer party caters for all musical and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl last forty years, John McLaughlin and Jan Gartastes. as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting barek. its biggest number of live performances ever. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge www.edinburghjazzfestival.com success after bosses laid on new venues and reSpeyfest turned to its roots for the showpiece event. Pandora Fest Moray Duncarron 29-31 July www.hebceltfest.com 16 July At the end of July, the playing fields on East Tiree Music Festival Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music festival Street in the Moray town of Fochabers will be that supports women musicians. In 2015 the home to the 21st annual Speyfest, three days of Isle of Tiree major festivals displayed a massive gender imthe best in traditional and contemporary Celtic 15-17 July balance, of the 87 acts that were announced, 78 music. The tented village hosts a variety of were all male, 3 were female and 6 were mixed seated and standing events including the Friday Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 groups - that was an 89.6% all male line up.* and Saturday concerts and stomps, the music when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie "As far as Scotland is concerned this is not marathon that is the Speyfest Family Sunday, a (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewokay" says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a craft and food fair and an ecumenical Celtic Kirk art MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an one day music festival packed full of live music service. The event is fully licensed and offers a open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. from female singer/songwriters, women musiwide range of hot foods and a variety of drinks TMF is more than just attending a music festicians and female fronted bands all playing from from a number on onsite concessions. val – it is an island adventure. From the stunning 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at stages of live music across many genres, all ex- www.speyfest.com Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few pertly woven into a line-up to keep you entertained from start to finish. festivals in the world could compete with. Get MugStock Festival your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in Mudock www.pandorafest.com hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ticket29-31 July prices. www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk
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Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016
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A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. MemoFiddle Frenzy is Shetland Arts’ annual celebration of the Shetland fiddle tradition. The week of Piping Live! Glasgow's International Piping Festi- rable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the events runs from Sunday to Sunday, during the val, the world’s biggest week of piping, will return to Glasgow from 8-14 August. Now in its local talent and the weekend is rounded off with first week in August each year, centered on 13th year, Piping Live! is the biggest festival of a concert presenting wonderful singers of tradiworkshops teaching the distinctive tunes and its kind. Attracting 40,000 people from around tional song. Complementing the concerts are an technique of the Shetland fiddle style. An opporthe globe each year to watch over 5000 internaopen stage, a singaround and the legendary intunity to learn the secrets of Shetland Fiddle tional pipers perform at 150 events across the formal music sessions in local hostelries and the from a range of experienced tutors, explore the city. Union Club. thriving musical traditions of our unique and Some of the hottest names in traditional music beautiful islands, or simply be part of our Festiwww.innerleithenmusicfestival.org val Week which is packed with a range of Frenzy will perform this year, including RURA, Anxo Lorenzo, Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton and the world Fringe options and Evening Concerts. famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Doune The Rabbit Hole Band performances will take place in George www.shetlandfiddlefrenzy.com Cardross, nr Stirling Square and on the steps of The Royal Concert 19-21 August 2016 Hall.
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A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much Tartan Heart Party at The Palace more! Events across Scotland throughout the Linlithgow year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival... ‘Belladrum’ Festival 13-14 August 2016 it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make Beauly people happy through music, art, cake and loads 4-6 August McEwan’s Party at The Palace is back for its third of other stuff! After we've done that we teach year following the fantastic event last summer. people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages The 2 day party will take place on Saturday 13th do creative things, like play instruments, write wackiest festival of music and performing arts. and Sunday 14th August in Linlithgow. It’s only poetry and paint. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting 20 mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glaswith all the crazy variety that makes it Scotgow, making it one of the most easily accessible www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk land’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum music festivals in Scotland. We have some excitquite simply, it’s what everyday life should be ing additions to the 2016 event including a seclike, if only everyday life didn't get in the Groove Loch Ness way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum ond stage for the first time, new street food outLoch Ness Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful lets and a larger kids zone to keep the children 20 August entertained. A limited number of Tier One Early Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Bird tickets are on sale from 1 January. Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent fesGroove Loch Ness is due to return to the iconic tival has built a reputation for its eclectic linelocation on the banks of the Loch for it’s 2nd ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and www.partyatthepalace.co.uk outing. After the overwhelming positive feedits all-ages approach. back of the inaugural event which saw a raft of Mull of Kintyre international DJ’s Groove Loch Ness will once www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk again transform the world famous location into Music Festival Scotland’s biggest nightclub under the stars. Mull Edinburgh 17-21 August www.groovefestival.co.uk www.pipinglive.co.uk
International Festival
Campbeltown in beautiful Kintyre is the setting for this weekend-long display of new, emerging and established musical talent. Indoor and outdoor venues host a range of concerts, sessions, Three exhilarating weeks of the very best in classical music, theatre, opera and dance. Edin- ceilidhs, choirs, pipe and brass bands and modburgh is the world's Festival City. With 4 million ern and Highland dancing. With open-air and children's events. Whether you are looking for a attendances, one third of the world's countries represented on its streets and stages, it’s where fun weekend away, a workshop to improve your musical talent, to find out more about your heripeople come together from across the globe to tage or just an entertaining night out you will share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. It's also where countless talented stars and per- find it at the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival. formers have begun or developed their careers. www.mokfest.com With 12 Festivals throughout the year, there’s an endless array of events, performances and Edinburgh 5-29 August
Stowed Out Festival Stow 26-27 August Stowed Out is ran by Sound Out a not for profit organisation formed in 2009. 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. www.soundout.org.uk
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