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PAWS (pictured) launch their new album 'No Grace' at Edinburgh's 'Nothing Ever Happens Here' night in Summerhall on Friday 24 June with support from The Spook School and Adam Stafford - around this the band are on an extensive UK tour. - details @ http://wehavepaws.com/tour
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Scottish music on TV & RADIO over the next week ... 22 JUNE
Dundee Perth Fife Stirling Falkirk
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Horo Gheallaidh: 9.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music from Celtic Connections with TIR, CREOLE CHOIR OF CUBA and MIKE VASS. www.bbcalba.co.uk Gun Sgot: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Singer JEMMA TWEEDIE and Celtic rock band FACE THE WEST are in the pub. 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
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Highlands + Islands
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy Hart takes a look back at recent Sessions highlights. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Another Country with Ricky Ross: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Two hours of classic songs from Ricky's Country Jukebox chosen by favourite artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Stephen Duffy presents the latest releases from Scotland and beyond. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Na Trads: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. FIDDLERS' BID with tunes from the Trads. www.bbcalba.co.uk 25 JUNE Togaidh Sinn Fonn: 8pm on BBC ALBA. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers. www.bbcalba.co.uk Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West features piping music and news. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays tracks written by LEONARD COHEN and highlights the career of GRAHAM NASH. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 26 JUNE Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacGregor presents the very best in folk and roots music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ceol, Camanachd is Cogadh: 9pm on BBC ALBA. A tribute concert that reveals the links between shinty, music and the Great War. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. FIDDLERS' BID with tunes from the Trads. www.bbcalba.co.uk 27 JUNE The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has a BBC Introducing session from BE CHARLOTTE. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Gun Sgot: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Bluegrass band DIRTY Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. A ceilidh BEGGARS are in the pub. session including performances from BRIAN www.bbcalba.co.uk KENNEDY and FIDDLER'S BID. www.bbcalba.co.uk Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has a live session from BREAKFAST MUFF, plus the best Perthshire Amber: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring new music. JARLATH HENDERSON & ROSS AINSLIE BAND www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland and songs from DOUGIE MACLEAN. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads: 11.15pm on BBC ALBA. FIDDLERS' BID with tunes from the Trads. Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy www.bbcalba.co.uk Hart shines a spotlight on great contemporary and classic songwriting. Togaidh Sinn Fonn: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. A www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers. www.bbcalba.co.uk 28 JUNE 24 JUNE
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening
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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
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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 Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. US tours in 2015 – including official showcases Ian plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the roll. foundations laid over successful US tours in www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album 29 JUNE in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon TO HELP SCOTS MUSICIANS Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is my skin was inside out too listening and it was PROMOTE LONDON GIGS happening in music, arts and culture from across all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real Send us all your gig Scotland. down deep player and a soul man…” dates for London. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.davearcari.com
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31 JULY ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS: At Green Note, Camden. Adam with his band The Embers he combines the songwriting influences of artists such as John Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own unique brand of Americana, with a hint of Scotland. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com 9 SEPTEMBER SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Kings Place,
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EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area. Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 22 JUNE LAU – Celidh-IN: At Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh. 12 Noon. In celebration of their love of internationalism in in the firm belief that the UK is a stronger and more inclusive society within the E.U. Lau are hosting a Ceilidh-IN. All musicians, dancers and members of the public are cordially invited to join Lau for a strip-thewillow for Europe. Confirmed for performance are members of Lau and several high profile performers from the Scottish folk circuit. Lau are 4 times winners of BBC Best Group Folk Award, SAY Album Shortlisted 2016. https://twitter.com/LAUmusic THE TWISTETTES: At Stramash, Edinburgh. 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 24 JUNE Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. PAWS (‘No Grace’ album launch) with support from THE SPOOK SCHOOL and ADAM STAFFORD: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. A series of
gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. PAWS are on the road promoting their new album ‘No Garce’. More than just the third PAWS record, ‘No Grace’ is representative of a transformative period of time in the bands life and is the gravel-throated affirmation of that ‘do it or die’ attitude that informs any great work of passion. We need you all to come out and celebrate with us! Who's coming?! pecial support from one of our favourite bands The Spook School on all shows. www.Summerhall.co.uk http://wehavepaws.com/tour
SILVERBYSKYLINE + CLOCKWIRE: At Opium, Edinburgh. Doors at 8pm. www.mellowpromotions.com 2 JULY
Off The Record: At Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8RG. 10.30am-5pm. £2 (includes lunch). Tickets @ http://bit.ly/OTREdin Concert promoters, band managers, record label representatives and journalists are among the key music industry figures set to share their knowledge at this Off The Record day. The event HUGH KELLY: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. sees organisers Born To Be Wide partner with 7pm Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Kelly #artcore and Out of the Blue as part of the from Edinburgh has recently released his debut Edinburgh Youth Music Festival, celebrating the EP which is getting numerous plays on radio breadth of opportunities available for young stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the people across the city. Open to anyone aged 14Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman 25, Off The Record will provide advice sessions and was interviewed live on BBC Radio focusing on key aspects of the industry, Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his including releasing music, getting/organising tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s gigs, promotion and working in the business. also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April Confirmed speakers include: Stina Tweeddale 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the (musician, Honeyblood), Amy Ferguson summer at venues and festivals showcasing (producer, BBC Radio Scotland), Nicky Carder tracks from the EP and playing a track or two (promoter, Beyond Presents), Craig Gornall from his album due out at the end of the year. (blogger, Alive and Amplified), James Bruce www.hughkellymusic.com (promoter, PCL Presents), Martyn Flyn (label director, Lucky Me), Michael Lambert (artist 25 JUNE manager, A Modern Way) and Chris Beltran who works as an A&R Scout for Atlantic Records and Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. a booker at DF Concerts. Additional speakers will RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, be announced in the coming weeks. Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based http://offtherecord.me out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk PIE4 with MARTIN GREEN, INGE THOMSON, ADRIAN UTLEY, BRIAN IRVINE, MALCY Greater Grassmarket Acoustic Showcase: At DUFF, RHIAN THOMPSON: At Pathhead Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Noon – 5pm. Free. Village Hall, 7.30pm £5 minimum donation. Alongside the weekly Saturday market, the Leading Scottish jazz musician Tom Bancroft and Grassmarket stage will be coming out to Lau's Martin Green are excited to present Part 4 showcase the best local acoustic musicians in the wonderful world of PIE i.e. Pathhead providing great Summer vibes in Edinburgh’s Improvised & Experimental Music. The line-up as most beautiful setting! The Grassmarket is a always features some amazing musicians and an wonderful city centre space below Edinburgh eclectic mix of instruments including Martin Castle with a great choice of cafes, bars & Green's offcordion and forkestra (a home-made shops. Home to occasional festival events & synthesiser controlled by cutlery!). The line-up other year round activities. With cobbled, for the next gig includes some familiar PMC winding streets, a colourful past and historical faces including the standout star of PIE3, Inge heritage it's a great place to while away the Thomson, as well a frankly unbelievable world hours and listen to great music! famous line up. There will be PIE debuts from; www.facebook.com/GreaterGrassmarket Adrian Utley, the creative powerhouse of Portishead, amazing Irish composer conductor 1 JULY and animateur Brian Irvine, Malcy Duff from Edinburgh's highly rated noise group the Mellow Promotions presents ….. THE Usurper Trio, and Rhian Thompson aka CKDH a RECKLESS YOUTH + support from unique and world famous experimental musician
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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian based in Edinburgh. This is arguably the best PIE line up yet and one not to miss. http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.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 the free. Unleashed on February 19th, The Heretic’s Bargain is a supercharged full length, rife with dynamic and aggressive movements; the sum total of three distinct musical minds at work together. www.Summerhall.co.uk 20 JULY Serendipity: Music & Art Hand In Hand Under One Roof With ALEX MAXWELL, AARON WRIGHT and SANDRA FRANCO. At La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. EH1 1HJ. This time FOLK + PHOTOGRAPHY - Serendipity is a new series of events at La Belle Angele, which will be showcasing musicians and artists from around Scotland, whilst offering something unique that explores new possibilities and new ways of combining creativity. This multi-genre event will allow attendees to enjoy two live bands and an art exhibition, all in one night. https://twitter.com/serendipityedin
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 28 JULY TONGUE TRAP (EP launch) support from FUZZYSTAR+ NICE CHURCH: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 7pm. £6. Morningside Young Team invite you to party as Tongue Trap, Edinburgh's riotiest grrrl gang, release their debut EP. They are joined by lofi loafers Fuzzystar and slacker storytellers Nice Church. www.facebook.com/events/545972142194482/
https://twitter.com/serendipityedin 4 AUGUST 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 6 AUGUST CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Foodies Festival, Edinburgh. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic 11 AUGUST
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 29 JULY at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. OPTIMO ESPACIO: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of www.brookfield-knights.com 21 JULY Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING 13 AUGUST SYMPHONY: At House Concert, Edinburgh. One 3 AUGUST of the hardest-working bands on the US roots DECLAN WELSH: At Party In The Palace music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves Serendipity: Music & Art Hand In Hand Festival, Linlithgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year a huge Stateside following playing what has Under One Roof With GOODCOPGREATCOP, old singer songwriter and poet telling stories and been described as music “filtered through a THE ANGLES and RUDOG. At La Belle Angèle, writing about what it is to be young in the country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta- 11 Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. modern world. His songs range from an ode to blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of having a sub par night out to a call to arms EH1 1HJ. This time FOLK + PHOTOGRAPHY Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the Serendipity is a new series of events at La Belle against the fascists in our midst and everything UK after six successful tours on this side of the Angele, which will be showcasing musicians and in between; the only common thread being Atlantic. catchy tunes and relatable, witty observations artists from around Scotland, whilst offering www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir something unique that explores new possibilities on everyday life. www.brookfield-knights.com https://twitter.com/DeclanWelsh and new ways of combining creativity. This multi-genre event will allow attendees to enjoy 22 JULY 14 AUGUST two live bands and an art exhibition, all in one night.
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DEAN OWENS: At Queen's Hall, 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 15 AUGUST emotional honesty in his songs shines through as THE HOT SEATS: At House Concert, Edinburgh. he sings about people and places, love and The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted soulful voice. Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back 2 SEPTEMBER and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. ROBBIE www.brookfield-knights.com HILL BAND supported by DEKE MCGEE BAND: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. The return of Fife 22 AUGUST born and Helsinki based Robbie Hill Band, following successful support slots for Grainne DEAN OWENS with JASON ISBELL: At The Duffy and Erja Lytinen. In support is the Deke Liquid Room, Edinburgh. "One of Scotland's McGee Band who produce the authentic sound of best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music the Saxophone led Small Big Bands of the 40s has been described as Celtic Americana with a and 50s. All shows on public sale but the most rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. songs shines through as he sings about people For more details go to ….. and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered 21 SEPTEMBER with a searingly soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. STEVIE NIMMO TRIO supported by GT'S BOOS 22-27 AUGUST BAND: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Having appeared at a sell out show as part of The Three’s A Crowd Productions presents Nimmo Brothers last October, Stevie's new solo CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Ghillie Dhu, album Sky Won't Fall has won universal praise. Edinburgh. The long awaited one-woman show Support comes from GT's Boos Band who release featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. their self-titled second album on 30 July. All ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow shows on public sale but the most effective way audiences up and down the country. Through her to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows favourites,’ along with new material celebrating with no additional ticket costs. For more details the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture go to ….. personalities from yesterday and today. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ Audiences can expect an exciting selection of pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in 24 SEPTEMBER Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of the great divas themselves. DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and www.christinabianco.com SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall.
www.facebook.com/DHM-Concerts285713951447098 Mellow Promotions presents ….. CASUAL AGENDA + support from THE BROADCASTS + GENTLEMEN JACKALS: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. Doors at 7pm. www.mellowpromotions.com 28 SEPTEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. KIRK FLETCHER supported by SANDY 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 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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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 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
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 9 AUGUST DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At 02 ABC2, Glsasgow. 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 16 AUGUST
THE HOT SEATS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. The Hot Seats have blown the Email them to Carol The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE crowds away at big events such as Celtic carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com MIKE + RUTHY BAND: At CCA Glasgow. 8pm, Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, Stars of Celtic Connections 2016 and back in the HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh 23 JUNE UK to play the main stage at Cambridge Folk Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel Festival. A Brookfield-Knights act. Tickets @ after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY with support http://tickets-scotland.com/ and were described as “sensational” by the from The Isle of Mull’s HANNAH FISHER & www.fallenangelsclub.com publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and SORREN MACLEAN: At King Tuts, Glasgow. they’re raring to go! Colin MacIntyre – who releases under the 25 JULY www.facebook.com/thehotseats pseudonym ‘Mull Historical Society’ – is one of www.brookfield-knights.com the UK’s most respected songwriters & TIM DALLING, IAN CARR, NEIL HARLAND, performers. A multi-instrumentalist, RHONA DALLING: At The Performing Arts 17 AUGUST programmer and producer, he is now also an Centre, Kilbarchan. The buzz created when Tim Award-winning novelist, 2016 sees MacIntyre brought this show to Glasgow’s Celtic MIRACLE LEGION: At Oran Mor, Glasgow. release his seventh MHS album to date: ‘Dear Connections Festival in January, set need-some- Miracle Legion parted ways in 1996 following the Satellite’. So far he has achieved two Top 20 of-this wheels in motion as other promoters and soft release of their final studio album, Portrait albums and four Top 40 singles. “Colin venues sought opportunities to grab a slice of of a Damaged Family, seemingly never to return MacIntyre’s ability to wrap textural complexity the action. Due to the commitments each of again. Now, two decades later, Mark Mulcahy’s and shard-filled lyrics in pop coatings endures. these fine individuals has with other projects legendary Connecticut outfit has reunited to Pop needs more of this.” The Sunday Times stretching well into this year, it will be later in celebrate the 20th anniversary of that record http://mullhistoricalsociety.com/ 2016 – and well into 2017 too, before we will be and his own Mezzotint label. The celebrated in a position to plan a lengthier tour. singer-songwriter is back alongside lead guitarist 25 JUNE www.brookfield-knights.com Mr. Ray Neal, bassist Dave McCaffrey, and drummer Scott Boutier for a series of dates PAWS (album launch tour): At Stereo, 30 JULY across North America and the UK this July. Glasgow. PAWS are on the road promoting their www.facebook.com/MarkMulcahyHQ new album ‘No Garce’. More than just the third Indievous Presents ….. REVOLVER + PAWS record, ‘No Grace’ is representative of a YAKIMA + CANYON + WHITEHILL GROVE + 2 SEPTEMBER transformative period of time in the bands life MONDEGREEN: At The Record Factory, 17 and is the gravel-throated affirmation of that ‘do Byers Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm / £5/£4 BARENAKED LADIES: At ABC, Glasgow. it or die’ attitude that informs any great work of (students) on door. Barenaked Ladies bringing their renowned, passion. We need you all to come out and www.facebook.com/indievous boisterous live shows to audiences all around celebrate with us! Who's coming?! pecial support the UK. Barenaked Ladies are also back with the from one of our favourite bands The Spook 2 AUGUST release of a brand new live album on 20 May School on all shows. Tickets and tour details @ called BNL Rocks Red Rocks, it was recorded 10 http://wehavepaws.com/tour DEAN OWENS: At The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. June last year at famous Red Rocks "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio Amphitheatre, Colorado during the band’s Last 30 JUNE 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Summer on Earth Tour 2015. Tickets @ Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as www.BarenakedLadies.com Mellow Promotions presents ….. THE much from his Scottish roots, especially his RECKLESS YOUTH + support from THE home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the 8 SEPTEMBER DOUBLE STANDARDS + SILVERBYSKYLINE: Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The At Audio, Glasgow. Doors at 7pm. emotional honesty in his songs shines through The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANNY www.mellowpromotions.com as he sings about people and places, love and & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD plus regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with special guest DEAN OWENS: At Stereo 10 JULY the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13 Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly Triple UK Americana Awards Winners, Danny TONY McMANUS: At The Wynd Auditorium, soulful voice. and the Champions of the World, are bringing School Wynd, Paisley. 7.45pm. Tickets £12/£10 www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic their breathless brand of folk, rock and soul to and £6 under 16’s. From 0345 130 5218. Stereo in Glasgow on September 8. This Brought to you by Brookfield-Knights. 5 AUGUST infectiously joyous band bring crowds to their www.brookfield-knights.com feet from the start of their gigs. Great songs, www.tonymcmanus.com EVERYWHERE: At The Old Hairdressers, musicianship and a brilliant rapport with Glasgow. Everywhere started out internationally audiences are the hallmarks of this band with a 24 JULY
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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 59 October. www.glasgowamericana.com
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The CCA Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13. ahalen Morrison and Eli West are firmly established as one of the most important roots music duos to have emerged on the Americana circuit in recent years. They count many well-recognised names among their supporters including Chris Wood who included them in his Six Best Folk Acts list in an article for The Times. Their last album (their third) was produced by Tim O’Brien who also nailed his colours to the mast, declared himself a fan and said that the pair “make music the world needs!” When they originally released their debut album in Europe , it met with instantaneous reaction, Bob Harris inviting them to record a studio session for his BBC Radio 2 show. They created a huge impact during their first ever UK tour and debut Celtic Connections Festival, and were subsequently invited back to Glasgow for their own headline show at the city’s Mitchell Theatre . They’re back from their base in Seattle with a promise to keep fans happy with a selection of better-known material as well as new songs due to be featured on the next album at the end of 2016. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com
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, firecracking 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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CHIP TAYLOR plus support: At The Classic Grand Glasgow. Tickets £15 from 0141 204 5151. Chip Taylor, rated as one of America’s finest singer/songwriters and masterful performers, is gracing this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival with 10 SEPTEMBER a one-off show. One of the pioneers of the pivotal country-rock movement in the 70s Three’s A Crowd Productions presents and the man who wrote massive 1960s hits, CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow. The long awaited one-woman show Wild Thing and Angel Of the Morning. “This is a brilliant opportunity to see and hear a true featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to legend.” Glasgow Americana takes place between the 5th-9th October at various wow audiences up and down the country. venues across the city. Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the show will feature Christina’s www.glasgowamericana.com greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new SKINNY LISTER: At Nice N Sleazy, material celebrating the world’s most iconic Glasgow. One of the best live bands in the vocalists and pop-culture personalities from country is back with their biggest UK yesterday and today. Audiences can expect headline tour to date taking place in October an exciting selection of pop, standard & 2016. Skinny Lister, who have been non-stop Broadway tunes, sung in Christina’s own performing across Europe and the United voice as well as in the voices of the great States, return with flagon in hand, party divas themselves. spirit in their bellies and only one thing on www.christinabianco.com their mind: fun. www.facebook.com/skinnylister 17 SEPTEMBER
24 SEPTEMBER THE TWISTETTES: At The Weavers, Cumbernauld. 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, realdeal indie with a touch of psychobilly. www.facebook.com/thetwistettes 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
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
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: fife + central + perthshire + tayside promoting their new album ‘No Garce’. More than just the third PAWS record, ‘No Grace’ is representative of a transformative period of time in the bands life and is the gravel-throated affirmation of that ‘do it or die’ attitude that informs any great work of passion. We need you all to come out and celebrate with us! Who's coming?! pecial support from one of our favourite bands The Spook School on all shows. Tickets and tour details @ http://wehavepaws.com/tour
BLIND WOLVES with support from FAIRWEATHER & THE ELEMENTS + GHOST WRITER: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 7.30pm, £6/£8. Going out with a bang for the last of the monthly Strange Behaviours indie/alt nights at the Tolbooth before the summer break, we welcome back the reincarnated Three Blind Wolves with 2 local supports we’re really excited about. Returning reimagined and raring to go, Three Blind Wolves are back. Taking the last 3 years to regroup and rebuild, the band have moved on from the harmony-laden folk of 2013’s ‘Sing THE ROAMIN’ JASMINE: At Tolbooth, Stirling. Hallelujah for the Old Machine’ towards 8pm. £11. Formed out of the lively street music something more punchy, electrified and lightscene in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the hearted. In support are Fairweather & The members of the Roamin’ Jasmine found one Elements, a breezy soulful indie ensemble built another busking under the swampy Louisiana around the songwriting of Ross Fairweather, plus sun, along the banks of the Mississippi, or after the alternative/folk sounds of Falkirk’s Ghost hours in storefronts on Royal, Frenchmen and Writer. Tickets are available from Box Office on Decatur Streets. Their repertoire explores 01786 274 000 or via the Tolbooth website 1920’s era speakeasy blues, vintage Calypso www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth from Trinidad, seminal 1950’s New Orleans Rhythm & Blues, and original compositions, all Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Alhambra, set to traditional jazz instrumentation. Dunfermline. The spirit of the Man in Black is www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by 23 JUNE the Carter/Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking Crail Folk Club presents ..... JEZ LOWE: At entertainment from the first note, delivering an Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. A double nomination inspired set of cherished numbers with at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic and best new song – was a timely reminder of performance from an unparalleled group of Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic highly talented musicians and a guaranteed music scene. Not only is he one of the busiest treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash live performers in the country, but his songs are fans alike. among the most widely sung by other www.johnnycashroadshow.com performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob THE TWISTETTES: At Monty’s, Dunfermline. Jo Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The and Nicky D'arc make up The Twistettes with Unthanks and The Young Uns. Consistently one their dirty, twisted bass sound, a hit of swinging of the club’s most popular visitors. Crail Folk flare and thumping driving drums. They are Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit punk, riot grrrl, real-deal indie with a touch of all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, psychobilly. beginners and those that just want to come www.facebook.com/thetwistettes along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and 26 JUNE musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Whitehall Theatre, feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. Dundee. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive www.jezlowe.com and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is 25 JUNE gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of Strange Behaviours presents ..... THREE 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 BIG NOISE: At Albert Halls, Stirling. 7.30pm. Free. The Big Noise orchestra from Stirling's Raploch is a social action programme aiming to boost the life chances of the children taking part. Music might not be the main aim at Big Noise but the music played is of a very high standard. This is a chance for music fans from around Stirling and Scotland to see and hear how the children are progressing. Feel the joy of the Raploch families and community as Big Noise celebrates its eighth birthday, with performances from children at various ages and stages. The concert takes place at the Albert Halls on Sunday 26 June at 4 pm. We have 100 free tickets available from the Albert Halls booking office. www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 30 JUNE Crail Folk Club presents ..... FORGAITHERIN’: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Having formed the group in 2013 to perform a single charity concert at their home club in Glenfarg, Lesley, Hugh, John and Hamish have gone on to entertain around Scotland, including gigs at both the Fringe and the Carrying Stream festivals in Edinburgh during 2015. They combine their strong vocals with multi-instrumentation and perform a wideranging mix of both traditional and contemporary material. Their second album is set for release in early 2016. 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 2 JULY DAVE ARCARI: At Clarks, Dundee. 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
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: fife + central + perthshire + tayside have been showcased via eight internationallyacclaimed 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 7 JULY SALTFISHFORTY: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. £13/£11. The powerhouse partnership of Douglas Montgomery (fiddle/viola) and Brian Cromarty (songs/guitar/mandola) aka Saltfishforty … Linchpin figures in the currently flourishing revival of Orkney’s traditional music, they unite these deep-rooted sources with an exhilarating breadth of influence and expertise, catalysed by a creative empathy born from decades of friendship. The result is a sound of equally thrilling raw attack and multidimensional richness. Their focus on Orkney music takes in traditional, contemporary and original material, boldly cross-fertilised with influences from Americana to East European folk, plus a high-octane whiff of heavy metal. www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth
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Fèis Rois & Fèis Fhoirt Ceilidh Trail: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 7.30pm. £7/£4. A performance of traditional music by some of the most talented young players from Scotland. The SCOCHA: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. £15. Ceilidh Trail is an initiative offering young trad Wigwam Promotions present SCOCHA who are musicians (age 16 – 25) the opportunity to play undoubtedly one of Scotland’s best-loved and tour, offering them a learning week at the Scottish Folk ’n Roll bands with the reputation Schools of excellence in Traditional Music in for providing an entertaining and high-octane Plockton, and a summer tour around the areas show full of traditional Scottish folk music given where they are based.Tonight we repeat last that truly SCOCHA treatment along with the year’s successful combination of the longest band’s own compositions encouraging audience- running and best known, national Fèis Rois participation.. Suitable for all ages the boast Ceilidh Trail Alongside our own local Fèis Fhoirt is…..if you were not a SCOCHA fan when you Ceilidh Trail, with each band performing a arrived…..you will be by the time you leave. You cracking set of reels, jigs and songs can stand or you can sit……but you won’t sit still! www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth www.scocha.com www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 4 AUGUST 20 JULY
THE UPBEAT BEATLES: At Albert Halls, Stirling. 7.30pm. £20/£18 concessions/students. From Beatlemania to Psychedelia and Beyond… It's 1963 and a new band is taking the country by storm, playing a heady mixture of Blues, Motown and Rock ’n’ Roll. With the songs that changed a generation, this show will have you tapping your feet from the opening bars, taking you on a journey that is the story of The Beatles through their songs. Let them take you on a Magical History Tour! www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth
Tolbooth Summer Ceilidhs: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. £10 / for groups of 4+ £8. Our ever-popular summer ceilidhs are back and are suitable for all ages and stages! Combining Scottish music and dance our ceilidhs will gently introduce you to ceilidh culture. Dance are led by a 'caller' who will talk you right through the moves, so there's no need to worry about how to Strip the Willow! The ceilidh band features some of Scotland's finest musicians and is a wonderful opportunity to meet with friends and strangers and enjoy a great night out. Go on dust off your 10 AUGUST dancing shoes and have a jig! 14 JULY www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth Tolbooth Summer Ceilidhs: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. £10 / for groups of 4+ £8. Our Crail Folk Club presents ..... BARBARA 23 JULY ever-popular summer ceilidhs are back and are DYMOCK & CHRIS MARRA: At Town Hall in suitable for all ages and stages! Combining Crail, Fife. £7. Barbara Dymock & Chris Marra A SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: At Tolbooth, Stirling. Scottish music and dance our ceilidhs will gently singer from Fife who is a welcome addition to 8pm. £17/£15/£10 (students/under 18’s). introduce you to ceilidh culture. Dance are led by our programme. Known for her collaborations Scottish Ensemble is the UK’s leading string a 'caller' who will talk you right through the not least with Christine Kydd in Sinsheen. On orchestra. Performing standing up, the group is moves, so there's no need to worry about how to this occasion Barbara is joined by Chris Marra, known for its dynamic performances and Strip the Willow! The ceilidh band features some the Dundonian brother of Michael and member of adventurous programming. Tonight’s concert is a of Scotland's finest musicians and is a wonderful the Hazey Janes. Crail Folk Club offers a wide chance to experience a smaller, intimate group opportunity to meet with friends and strangers range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they of six Scottish Ensemble musicians performing and enjoy a great night out. Go on dust off your welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and movements by Brahms and Schoenberg. dancing shoes and have a jig! those that just want to come along and listen in www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are 30 JULY 11 AUGUST welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS GT’S BOOS BAND + support: At Tolbooth, tickets are sold at the door. Stirling. 8pm. £12. Stirling band GT’s Boos Band NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk www.barbaradymock.com Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit launch their new album tonight! Fresh from www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, their appearance on BBC Four music beginners and those that just want to come documentary ‘UK’s Best Part-Time Band’, the LES TROIS BLONDES: At Tolbooth, Stirling. band are releasing the follow up to their critically along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During 7.30pm. £10/£8. Celebrate Bastille Day in the Singers' nights they feature local singers and acclaimed 2013 début album ‘Steak Tolbooth's ‘Cafe de Paris’ with Les Trois Blondes, House’ (nominated British Blues Awards Album musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to featuring the music of Django Rheinhardt, make music then just come along and tap your of the Year 2014, Finalist ‘ Début of the Year’ Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier and Wasser-Prawda Magazine, Germany, ‘Album of feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. many others. An evening when the accordion is the Week’ on Canada’s Blues and Roots Radio www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub king and the waltzes will entice you onto the and as heard on Paul Jones' BBC 2 Radio show). dance floor. Les Trois Blondes specialise in Bal 13 AUGUST A night of rocking electric blues not to be Musette, the French café music of Paris. There missed! THE HOT SEATS: At Dundee (venue tbc). The exists a very strong tradition with Scottish www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big accordionists of playing this style of music which events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk is mostly in waltz tempo. The band comprises 31 JULY Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and John Burns (lead accordion), George Burns, his brother (2nd accordion) and Fergus Wood DEAN OWENS: At Southern Fried, Perth. "One Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous (drums and compere). John Burns is the current of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” Musette Champion of Scotland and former AllDean’s music has been described as Celtic Scotland Accordion Champion. Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back and they’re raring to go! www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com 16 JULY Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Pandora Fest, 17 AUGUST he sings about people and places, love and Duncarron Medieval Village. Caroline’s latest EP regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with THE HOT SEATS: At Birnam Arts Centre. 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OSTEN and GRACE BLACK: At Kingswood Hotel, Kinghorn Road, Burntisland, Fife. KY3 9LL. Say goodbye to Summer and hello to Autumn with sultry swinging tunes from two classy,sassy ladies. Michele Osten from London and Fife's 18 AUGUST own Grace Black will be accompanied by a trio of fine Scottish musicians, Fraser Urquhart on BLAZIN’ FIDDLES: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. piano, Jerry Forde on bass and Jack Wilson on £16/£14. Blazin’ Fiddles are undoubtedly one of drums for an evening of tunes that you will know the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Over the from Ella Fitgerald, Sarah Vaughan and other last 17 years, no other band has quite managed great ladies of jazz and a few modern tunes with to capture the excitement, passion and a jazzy, bluesy twist. Tickets £11.74 including sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. With a fees from Eventbrite only @ Blazers performance comes the rare opportunity www.eventbrite.co.uk to hear the regional expressions, from Scotland’s www.micheleosten.com Highlands and Islands, and the individual style from each fiddler -Invernesian Bruce MacGregor, 4 SEPTEMBER Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan, and Orcadian Kristan Harvey in a blend of Jazz & Cocktails with MICHELE OSTEN: At ensemble and solo sets. Fiddles and bows come Society Bar, 13 Charlotte Street, Kirkcaldy. KY1 alight atop guitar and piano from Anna Massie 1RN. Michele Osten is a fabulous vocalist, and Angus Lyon, delivering a musically originally from Seattle now living in London and intoxicating evening for all. she is making a short visit to Scotland so don't www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth miss the opportunity to hear her in a intimate setting with 3 fine Scottish musicians, Fraser 20 AUGUST Urquhart, Jerry Forde and Jack Wilson. Society are preparing a great new cocktail menu Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: so come along an enjoy 'The Lush Life with jazz Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from & cocktails'. Tickets £11.74 incl fees from Herschel 36 at Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival, Eventbrite only @ Cardross Estate. Film Hub Scotland, part of the www.eventbrite.co.uk BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live www.micheleosten.com tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a specially8 SEPTEMBER commissioned score performed live by some of Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK across the country. LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The http://dounetherabbithole.co.uk remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully NICK HARPER: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm. £12/ harmonised voices, humour and short stories to £10. Born in London, raised in Wiltshire, the son result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and of legendary singer/songwriter Roy … Having Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club played guitar since the age of ten surrounded by offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all the likes of Keith Moon , Jimmy Page , Robert tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Plant and Dave Gilmour, Nick made his recording beginners and those that just want to come debut at the age of fifteen alongside Jimmy Page along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During on his father's album ‘Whatever Happened to Singers' nights they feature local singers and Jugula’. To call Nick a superlative singer/ musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to songwriter could put his highly lauded guitar make music then just come along and tap your talent in the shade, and to call him a guitarist's feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. guitarist might slight his distinctive, soulful voice www.marklemaire.com and passionate songs. Not forgetting the wild www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 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, 17 SEPTEMBER beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: Singers' nights they feature local singers and Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Herschel 36 at Dundee Contemporary Arts. Film make music then just come along and tap your Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season www.mysweetpatootie.com of three spectacular silent films, each www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub accompanied by a specially-commissioned score performed live by some of Scotland’s most 3 SEPTEMBER talented musicians at venues across the country. http://www.dca.org.uk Swing Into September with MICHELE www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive
22 SEPTEMBER 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 6 OCTOBER 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 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
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside :: aberdeen + north east 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 10 NOVEMBER 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
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Send us all your gig dates for Aberdeenshire and the north east area Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 20-25 JUNE Footloose: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with 2pm Thursday matinee and 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Kick off your Sunday shows and cut loose with the explosive rock n’ roll musical sensation Footloose. Tickets £36.50 - £17.50 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 JUNE Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. HANNAH ALDRIDGE & LILLY HIATT: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. There are few artists that can truly encapsulate the essence and true range of Americana like Muscle Shoals artist Hannah Aldridge, whose musical pedigree precedes her and speaks for itself. With sounds ranging from blues in the Mississippi Delta to the dusty, dixieland jazz sounds from New Orleans, the musical stylings of Muscle Shoals on up to the primitive roots of American Country music, Hannah Aldridge leaves no inspiration or influence untapped. Royal Blue, the second album by East Nashville firebrand Lilly Hiatt, is about the majesty of melancholy—or, as she explains it, “accepting the sadder aspects of life and finding some peace in them.” A dance between pedal steel and synths, the album examines the vagaries of love and commitment but steadfastly refuses to romanticize any notion of romance. Singing in a barbed lilt full of deep worry and gritty determination in equal measure, she conveys emotions too finely shaded to be easily named, yet will be familiar to any listener who’s had their heart broken—or has broken a heart. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 23 JUNE JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At
Montrose Folk Club, Links Hotel, Montrose, DD10 8RL. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo 2015’ Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have just signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. The elegance and sophistication of their music comes entirely from their own discipline, rigour and craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of their performances has taken them to such auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where they began. www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk http://josienneandben.com
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PAWS (album launch tour) with support from WENDELL BORTON and THE SPOOK SCHOOL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 8pm. Go big or go home with music from PAWS, the musical brilliance of Phillip, Josh and Ryan. PAWS are on the road promoting their new album ‘No Garce’. More than just the third PAWS record, ‘No Grace’ is representative of a transformative period of time in the bands life and is the gravel-throated affirmation of that ‘do it or die’ attitude that informs any great work of passion. We need you all to come out and celebrate with us! Who's coming?! pecial support from one of our favourite bands The Spook School on all shows. Tickets £7.70 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com http://wehavepaws.com/tour
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4 JULY RUSSELL WATSON: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Join the UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time Russell Watson with his enchanting show, Songs From the Heart. Tickets £48 - £35.50 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 10 JULY DALLAHAN: At Stonehaven Folk Festival. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com
19-23 JULY JACKIE THE MUSICAL: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Jackie the Musical is a fantastic show filled with laughter, touching moments and the iconic tracks of the 70s, based on the story of a recent divorcee who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals. Tickets £35.50 - £18.50 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
HMT Summer School (P4-P7): At His Majesty’s Theatre (studio), Aberdeen. For young stars in the making, APA’s Summer School for ages P4 – P7 is a chance to get to grips with the building blocks of theatre and music performance. The participants will create a unique performance to share with family and friends at the end of the course. For ages P4 – P7, from 10am – 4pm daily. Course price £65 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 29 JULY 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 30 JULY Freshly Squeezed: Young Promoters Night: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 8.30pm. AIYF, Youth Arts Collective North-east and APA Freshly Squeezed have collaborated to produce Freshly Squeezed: Young Promoters Night Featuring Tigerstyle, an evening of DJs, rap and live music. Tickets £7.70 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 2 AUGUST
Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. CHUCK HAWTHORNE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. 16 JULY 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 5 AUGUST HMT for a great Summer School course covering all things theatre. S1 – S6 pupils will work with DEAN OWENS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. music and drama specialists to create a fully "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio staged production at The Lemon Tree at the end 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic of the week. For ages S1 – S6, in the Studio at Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, from 10am – much from his Scottish roots, especially his 4pm daily. Course price £75, from 01224 home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the 641122 or Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 21: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast 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 6 AUGUST ALY BAIN and PHIL CUNNINGHAM “Le Grand Anniversaire” 30th Anniversary Tour: At Montrose Town Hall. 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 evening of enchanting music and hilarious anecdotes from the popular duo. Tickets £18.50 + booking fee from www.pdfproductions.co.uk www.philandaly.com 1 SEPTEMBER ALY BAIN and PHIL CUNNINGHAM “Le Grand Anniversaire” 30th Anniversary Tour: At The Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen. 77.30pm. 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 evening of enchanting music and hilarious anecdotes from the popular duo. Tickets £18.50 + booking fee from www.pdfproductions.co.uk www.philandaly.com 9 SEPTEMBER Three’s A Crowd Productions presents CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen. 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 favourites,’ along with new material celebrating the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture
personalities from yesterday and today. Audiences can expect an exciting selection of pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of the great divas themselves. www.christinabianco.com
award winning and highly acclaimed Outlaw Country Singer/Songwriter Peewee Moore tours around on an average or 45,000 miles a year doing an endless string of one night stands at honky tonks, dance halls, festivals, and theaters. With the gift of raw talent, and showmanship Peewee has been fortunate 11 SEPTEMBER enough to be able to share the stage with several of his hero's, as well as some of outlaw Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. MY country, americana, and rockabilly's most well DARLING CLEMENTINE: At The Blue Lamp, known, and recieved acts such as Kris Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £12 / £10 adv. Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allen Coe, The classic country duets were undoubtedly at Ralph Stanley, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, their peak in the late 60s and 1970s, the likes of Dicky Betts, Cowboy Jack Clement, Steve Earle, George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton Red Simpson, Shooter Jennings, Junior Brown, and Porter Waggoner, Johnny & June and many Chris Knight, Todd Snyder, Wanda Jackson, The more. Fast forward 40 years and those timeless Blasters, Southern Culture On The Skids, and themes are alive and well in the hands , and countless others. voices of……..My Darling Clementine (aka www.AlmostBluePromotions.com Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish). Michael Weston King, the seasoned 16 OCTOBER troubadour, and the former leader of U.K. Alt Country pioneers The Good Sons (who MOJO Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE dubbed “England’s very own Uncle Tupelo…”,) is STRAY BIRDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. widely seen as one of Britain’s finest singer Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 adv. The songwriters. He has made 10 solo albums and 4 Stray Birds have been flying high since the 2012 with The Good Sons. Always on the road, both release of their critically acclaimed self-titled solo and touring with the likes of Nick Cave, album. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and John Cale, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Roger thousands of highway miles later, the genreMcGuinn. Lou Dalgleish is quite simply one of, melding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records if not THE finest female singers in the UK. She debut with Best Medicine. The band – multihas been praised by, and worked with the likes instrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, of Elvis Costello, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from Quartet, and many more. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are www.AlmostBluePromotions.com classically-trained musicians who’ve been making music of all kinds since childhood 18 SEPTEMBER (before they reconnected through the local music scene, de Vitry and Muench first met in Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. middle school orchestra); however, they were CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The also all raised with a steady diet of music Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm. Cahalen Morrison & ranging from pioneers like The Carter Family Eli West are, simply put, two of the most and Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys to the innovative and subtle roots musicians today. joyous invention of The Beatles and The Band, Their music draws from old folk sources, but it to the groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix. sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes www.AlmostBluePromotions.com songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a 21st century lens. www.almostbluepromotions.com
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: highlands :: islands + shetland + orkney :: ayrshire + dumfriesshire 30 JUNE Between The Lines ….. JAMES MACKENZIE with support MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Locally based singer/ songwriter James Mackenzie took part in our Open Mic event at last year’s Between the Lines which lead to him being asked to perform at the closing gig alongside the brilliant Malcolm Middleton and Withered Hand. Since then James has continued to develop his craft and has released the EP Winter and picked up MFR’s One To Watch award. A year on and James has just returned from a UK tour supporting Runrig and we’re [Eden Court] delighted to have him now headline his own gig here at Between The Lines. www.facebook.com/jamesmackenziemusic 5 JULY CLARE TEAL and her Hollywood Orchestra: At Drumossie Hotel, Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 5BE. Tel: 0843 289 3333 for tickets from £20. Accompanied by her 16 piece Hollywood Orchestra, and conducted by world class trumpeter, composer and arranger Guy Barker, award winning singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter, Clare Teal presents her new show ‘Twelve O’Clock Tales’. This rich, jazz infused repertoire explores timeless classics penned by the legendary musical storytellers of the last 100 years, and celebrates giants of the Great American and British Songbooks through to the work of more contemporary writers crafting the standards of today plus Clare’s own original compositions. http://invernessjazzfestival.com www.clareteal.co.uk 30 JULY Netsounds presents “Summer Pleasures” with DR. WOOK & THE VOLTAIC DISORDER / THE STRIVES / PURE GRIEF / SPOKE TOO SOON / LAURENCE MADE ME CRY / LOGAN MCGEE / TAMZENE / MICHIEL 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
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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virtuosic, at times deeply moving, and always hugely entertaining. Tickets on 01478 613750 or @ www.aros.co.uk www.richarddurrant.com 6 AUGUST DEAN OWENS: At Easdale Village Hall, Easdale Island. "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
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THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Bar 51, 8 Vennel Street, Stewarton, Ayrshire KA3 5HL. Tickets @ 01560 428020 £12. Following the success of The 25 JUNE Blow Monkeys latest album the self released ‘If JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At St Not Now ,When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to spread the love and share the music out there Pauls Church Hall, Rothesay, Isle of Bute. BBC "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo 2015’ The Blow Monkeys have been recording and Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have just signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. The performing again with almost indecent haste. elegance and sophistication of their music comes This is a chance to catch a legendary band with all four original members performing at the peak entirely from their own discipline, rigour and of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of brand new songs - all infused with that their performances has taken them to such enigmatic simian soul. auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, www.theblowmonkeys.com Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where www.facebook.com/stonehouse.stewarton they began. 1 JULY www.transclydemusic.co.uk http://josienneandben.com THE TWISTETTES: At Kelburn Garden Party, Largs. Jo and Nicky D'arc make up The 27 JUNE Twistettes with their dirty, twisted bass sound, a hit of swinging flare and thumping driving Live music @ The Pierhead: At The Pierhead drums. They are punk, riot grrrl, real-deal indie Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. Free. 1pm. with a touch of psychobilly. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk www.facebook.com/thetwistettes 29 JULY
RICHARD DURRANT: At Aros Centre, Isle of Skye. 7.30pm Tickets £12/£10 conc. Richard 3 AUGUST Durrant’s celebrates 30 years on the road with a whistle stop tour of the British Isles taking DEAN OWENS: At The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris Richard from Nottingham villages to the Isle of (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described Skye - complete with his enormous dog ‘Bollo’. as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and Many people have already discovered that Richard is no ordinary musician through his draws as much from his Scottish roots, mesmerising Guitar Whisperer tour. But on the especially his home town of Leith (referenced eve of the summer holidays this barefoot, standand loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US up concert guitarist and composer will deal out a heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs captivating evening of new exotic musical shines through as he sings about people and offerings from Spain, the Americas and the places, love and regrets, drawing favourable Sussex coast. With his trademark beautiful comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A lighting and projections Richard punctuates his gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered incredible guitar playing with stories from a with a searingly soulful voice. lifetime in music in a show that is joyfully www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic
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
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: ayrshire + dumfriesshire :: scottish borders + 1 hour over 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 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 6 AUGUST 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 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 10 SEPTEMBER Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock. 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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THE CORN POTATO BAND: At Hippodrome, Eyemouth. 8pm. £10 on door. The Corn Potato String Band has earned high praise in traditional American music, keeping old time fiddle and banjo music from a one-way trip to the dustbins of history. Theirs is a story of struggle, hard knocks and triumph. Essentially unable to cope with modern life, the members of this band are outcasts of society who survive by playing the lost music of the flatlands where they were raised. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
Showcase with Emily Mitchell, soprano, Geoffrey Tanti, piano, Wildings (Sarah Hayes, flute, Fiona MacAskill, fiddle, Jennifer Austin, piano). www.musicatpaxton.co.uk 20 JULY Music at Paxton with SCO Wind Soloists: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. www.musicatpaxton.co.uk 22 JULY
10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. When 10 String Symphony released 13 JULY their superb Weight of The World album earlier this year, it created instantaneous DAVE ARCARI: At The Cluny, Newcastle Upon reverberations on both sides of the Atlantic, and Tyne. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s was so well received in America that it ended up alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, at the No 3 position on the hugely-influential punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta Billboard Bluegrass Chart. This will be the duo’s blues and have been showcased via eight UK debut and it is eagerly anticipated by many. internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two The album picked up a top-rating 5-star review US tours in 2015 – including official showcases from R2 magazine. at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the www.facebook.com/10StringSymphony foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 www.brookfield-knights.com and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. With Van Kuijk skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin Quartet (winners of 2015 Wigmore Hall String was inside out too listening and it was all good. Quartet Competition and BBC New Generation That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep Artists). player and a soul man…” www.musicatpaxton.co.uk www.davearcari.com 24 JULY 15 JULY Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING Berwickshire. 3.30-4.30pm. World folk music in SYMPHONY: At Coldingham Village Hall, the Paxton House marquee – for all the family. Berwickshire. One of the hardest-working bands Granny Green (Holly Boddice, trumpet, Lizzy on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have Stirrat, accordion, Rachel Brown, tuba) built themselves a huge Stateside following www.musicatpaxton.co.uk playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampyMusic at Paxton with SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 6-8pm. machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they www.musicatpaxton.co.uk have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. 30 JULY www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 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, standAngela 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 debuts including Scottish Chamber Orchestra offerings from Spain, the Americas and the Wind Soloists, the queen of the baroque violin Sussex coast. With his trademark beautiful Rachel Podger and Wigmore Hall String Quartet lighting and projections Richard punctuates his winners and BBC New Generation Artists Van incredible guitar playing with stories from a Kuijk Quartet. lifetime in music in a show that is joyfully www.musicatpaxton.co.uk virtuosic, at times deeply moving, and always hugely entertaining. Tickets on 01721 725777 or 16 JULY @ www.eastgatearts.com Music at Paxton with DORIC STRING www.richarddurrant.com QUARTET: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. 18 AUGUST www.musicatpaxton.co.uk THE HOT SEATS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. 17 JULY The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Music at Paxton with DORIC STRING Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell QUARTET: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. 6and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted 7.15pm. Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous www.musicatpaxton.co.uk Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back 19 JULY and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, www.brookfield-knights.com Berwickshire. 7.30-9.30pm. Live Music Now
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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ Glasgow Jazz Festival Glasgow 22 June - 3 July Glasgow Jazz Festival has announced a bumper line-up to celebrate its 30th festival. With some of the biggest names in Jazz, the very finest of Scotland’s homegrown talent, some of the most well-known festival faces and an array of one-off musical collaborations, the 30th festival promises to be the very best yet! The festival will take place in various venues across the city from Wednesday 22 June. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls, The Old Fruitmarket, St Luke’s and The Hug and Pint will all come alive with the sound of jazz during the festival’s landmark 30th edition. www.jazzfest.co.uk
The East Neuk Festival Fife 22 June -3 July The award-winning and critically-acclaimed East Neuk Festival presents world-class arts events in the East Neuk of Fife. The heart of the Festival is classical chamber music, but we also present world, jazz, folk and electronica. In addition to our musical celebrations, we’ve commissioned films, exhibitions, art installations and literature events as well as guided walks. www.eastneukfestival.com
Wildfire Festival 24-26 June South Lanarkshire
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Theatre, with some of the biggest names from the modern jazz, blues and soul worlds. Our anHebrides nual concert with Jools Holland and his Orchestra 13-16 July 2016 features special guests, Pauline and Gaps from The Selecter; Curtis Stigers returns with his own Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich band after wowing us in our Sinatra special last cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featur- year; and we also welcome back Scotland’s top ing top quality music from around the Celtic na- soul exiles, The Average White Band, in a bill tions and beyond. Stornoway and throughout that also features The James Taylor Quartet. Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk There will be rare Scottish concerts by two musiand Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl cians who have been giants of world jazz for the as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting last forty years, John McLaughlin and Jan Garits biggest number of live performances ever. barek. 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 returned to its roots for the showpiece event.
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Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree 15-17 July
Scotland's classic rock and metal festival. Now in Music at Paxton Festival its fifth year, this is Scotland's only 3 day annual, Classic Rock and Heavy Metal Festival. Re- Paxton, Berwickshire cently awarded the best musical event of the 15-24 July year at the Scottish New Music Awards. We are proud to present a star-studded line-up www.wildfirefestival.co.uk of musicians and ensembles. Some will be familiar to our audiences, others are appearing for 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. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk
T in the Park Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. Check out tickets availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets. www.tinthepark.com
Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music festival that supports women musicians. In 2015 the major festivals displayed a massive gender imbalance, of the 87 acts that were announced, 78 were all male, 3 were female and 6 were mixed groups - that was an 89.6% all male line up.* "As far as Scotland is concerned - this is not okay" says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a one day music festival packed full of live music from female singer/songwriters, women musicians and female fronted bands all playing from 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 stages of live music across many genres, all expertly woven into a line-up to keep you entertained from start to finish.
Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ticketwww.pandorafest.com prices. www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk
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Glamis Prom Glamis Castle 16 July This year's Glamis Proms promises a spectacular evening of enchanting music featuring the renowned British Sinfonietta orchestra with an array of special guests. www.glamisprom.com
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 of Songs, Stories and Famous Folk': Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Fes- 'Gathering the hugely popular, irrepressible Christine Bovill will capture her audience with her interpretation tival of songs about 'Paris': and Buddy Holly and the Edinburgh Cricketers , our headline act, will bring the Festi15-24 July val to a rousing close. Truly something for everyone! 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 ten jazz festivals in Europe, with over 36,000 the build up to the Festival on www.crailfestival. sales and 67,000 attendances, the 2016 edition com, www.facebook.com/CrailFestival, and ‘Crail has one of our most diverse lineups ever with Festival’ on Pinterest." over 170 concerts in the ten days from 15-24 July across a range of Edinburgh venues. www.crailfestival.com There are five major concerts at The Festival
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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ Wickerman Festival Dumfries & Galloway 22-23 July Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved independent music festivals which will enter its 15th consecutive year in 2016. With ten stages featuring an eclectic and exciting mix of leading artists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, the two day summer party caters for all musical tastes. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk
Speyfest Moray 29-31 July At the end of July, the playing fields on East Street in the Moray town of Fochabers will be home to the 21st annual Speyfest, three days of the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The tented village hosts a variety of seated and standing events including the Friday and Saturday concerts and stomps, the music marathon that is the Speyfest Family Sunday, a craft and food fair and an ecumenical Celtic Kirk service. The event is fully licensed and offers a wide range of hot foods and a variety of drinks from a number on onsite concessions. www.speyfest.com
Southern Fried Perth 29-31 July Three UK music greats come together to showcase their love of Americana in this year’s Southern Fried Festival. Nick Lowe, Paul Carrack & Andy Fairweather Low will make their Scottish debut in an ultra-rare trio show as a climax to Perth’s festival of American roots music with other headliners confirmed as Imelda May, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Gretchen Peters. Named Scottish Event Awards Best Small Festival 2014, the Southern Fried Festival takes place in Perth Concert Hall and other city centre venues from Friday 29 until Sunday 31 July. Festival passes and general ticket sales are now open www.southernfriedfestival.co.uk
AUGUST Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 4-6 August Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic lineups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Piping Live! Glasgow 8-14 August Piping Live! Glasgow's International Piping Festival, the world’s biggest week of piping, will return to Glasgow from 8-14 August. Now in its 13th year, Piping Live! is the biggest festival of its kind. Attracting 40,000 people from around the globe each year to watch over 5000 international pipers perform at 150 events across the city. Some of the hottest names in traditional music will perform this year, including RURA, Anxo Lorenzo, Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton and the world famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Band performances will take place in George Square and on the steps of The Royal Concert Hall.
Stowed Out Festival Stow 26-27 August Stowed Out is ran by Sound Out are a not for profit organisation formed in 2009 by an eclectic group of musicians and music fans in the village of Stow in the Scottish Borders. Over the years Sound Out has grown and now hosts a range vibrant music and arts events where there is always a strong emphasis on encouraging and supporting young or first time performers to get up and have a go. www.soundout.org.uk
Summer Isles Festival Achiltibuie 26-27th August
McEwan’s Party at The Palace is back for its third year following the fantastic event last summer. The 2 day party will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August in Linlithgow. It’s only 20 mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glasgow, making it one of the most easily accessible music festivals in Scotland. We have some exciting additions to the 2016 event including a second stage for the first time, new street food outlets and a larger kids zone to keep the children entertained. A limited number of Tier One Early Bird tickets are on sale from 1 January.
Summer Isles Festival is an award-winning twoday event programmed by local musician Mairearad Green that brings the best Scottish musical and creative talent to the spectacular setting of Achiltibuie. Festival returns for a fifth year, with a line-up including the Peatbog Faeries, Blazin’ Fiddles, Blue Rose Code and Tannara. Showcase concert kick-starts the weekend to celebrate home-grown talent from the local community - Entertainment for all the family, with fringe activities including workshops, food demonstrations and stalls featuring local produce - Established and run by successful local musician Mairearad Green - Takes place in picturesque location, under an hour from Ullapool The Summer Isles Festival Youth Fund continues to support young people living in the Coigach community looking to develop their creative aspirations
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Innerleithen Music Festival Groove Loch Ness Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016
Loch Ness 20 August
A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club.
Groove Loch Ness is due to return to the iconic location on the banks of the Loch for it’s 2nd outing. After the overwhelming positive feedback of the inaugural event which saw a raft of international DJ’s including Groove Armada, 2mandjs, Tensnake and B.Traits along with a wealth of talent from the Highlands and throughout Scotland, Groove Loch Ness will once again transform the world famous location into Scotland’s biggest nightclub under the stars.
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Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 19-21 August 2016 A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival... it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk
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SEPTEMBER Lindisfarne Festival Holy Island 2-4 September Lindisfarne 2016 promises to be as exciting and spectacular as the inaugural year, which saw the music, arts and camping festival achieve national acclaim and was shortlisted for 3 national awards including being a finalist as “Best New Festival in the UK”. With the spectacular backdrop of Holy Island and North Northumberland Coast , the Lindisfarne festival is conveniently located off the A1 6 miles from Berwick. www.lindisfarnefestival.com
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