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Na Trads: 11.15pm on BBC ALBA. FIDDLERS' BID perform at the 2016 Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk

--------------------------------------WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the essential songs. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Travelling Folk: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Bruce Macgregor is joined by Scottish singersongwriter, academic and folklorist CHRISTINE KYDD. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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The Musical Path: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. A showcase of the most innovative cutting edge trad acts. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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Belladrum: 10.15pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from Belladrum 2018, including AMY MacDONALD. www.bbcalba.co.uk Natasha Raskin Sharp: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. An eclectic mix of music from the TV antiques presenter. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Dundee Perth, Fife Stirling Falkirk

The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Archive performances from the best homegrown acts including TEENAGE FANCLUB and OUT LINES. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Music all day every day from Glasgow promoting Celtic and roots music of all genres - at 95FM or online @ www.celticmusicradio.net

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Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the essential songs. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

TUNE: 11.50pm on BBC Scotland. Grime MC RANSOM FA delivers some exclusive new bars from his hometown of Aberdeen. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland TUNE: 11.55pm on BBC Scotland. PALE WAVES perform at SWG3. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland FRIDAY 15 MARCH Na Trads: 7.25pm on BBC ALBA. TRYST perform at the 2016 Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk Oran Na Mna: 7.35pm on BBC ALBA. A celebration of women's contribution to the gaelic song book, featuring MAGGIE MacINNES. www.bbcalba.co.uk Jill Barkley: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. New and classic Scottish music, soul rockabilly, pop and indie from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

ALT: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Alt is big, it’s bold and it’s brash – it’s Alt. It’s here to reclaim music from shiny floored studios and give it back to the TUNE: 10.40pm on BBC Scotland. PALE WAVES fans, each episode crackling with an energy and vibrancy that comes from a mix of crowdperform at SWG3. pleasing favourites and exciting breakthrough www.bbc.co.uk/scotland acts. The headliners go back to their roots, playing intimate, electric sets to diehard fans, Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. and the post-industrial aesthetic of derelict Ahead of the release of his debut album 'Her or spaces lend the show a unique visual style Nowhere', CALLUM EASTER is in session. reflecting the spare, down and dirty www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland performances from emerging stars and seasoned professionals. This episode features THURSDAY 14 MARCH performances from AIDAN MOFFAT and RM HUBBERT, COLIN MacLEOD and ZOE The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, GRAHAM. www.bbcalba.co.uk arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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SATURDAY 16 MARCH Take The Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the very best in traditional music and song join Gary Innes. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. The definitive pipe music programme featuring news and recordings from the piping world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland ALT: 9.15-10pm on BBC ALBA. Alt is big, it’s bold and it’s brash – it’s Alt. It’s been nearly 20 years since they last played the QMU but tonight MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY return with a mix of both old and new tracks, including Watching Xanadu, Wakelines and The Lights. The latest album is soaked with nostalgia and all the better for it. DEACON BLUE will be selecting their favourite tracks from an enviable back catalogue, Dancing on Tables will have you dancing on the sofa and festival favourites COLONEL MUSTARD AND THE DIJON 5 inject a splash of yellow into proceedings. www.bbcalba.co.uk Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Hot new releases, plus rock and pop music from Scotland and around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Scotland. The best of Scottish synth from SIMPLE MINDS to THE ASSOCIATES, BRONSKI BEAT to CHVRCHES. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland TRNSMT: 11pm on BBC Scotland.

Highlights of TRNSMT 2018, presented by Edith Bowman. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland SUNDAY 17 MARCH Take The Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the very best in traditional music and song join Gary Innes. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Jazz Nights: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Seonaid Aitken with the latest jazz plus a tribute to the French pianist JACQUES LOUSSIER. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Stephen Broad sits in, with music in the studio from soprano CAROLYN SAMPSON. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Belladrum: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from Belladrum 2018, including AMY MacDONALD. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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ALT: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Alt is big, it’s bold and it’s brash – it’s Alt. It’s here to reclaim music from shiny floored studios and give it back to the fans, each episode crackling with an energy and vibrancy that comes from a mix of crowd-pleasing favourites and exciting breakthrough acts. The headliners go back to their roots, playing intimate, electric sets to diehard fans, and the postindustrial aesthetic of derelict spaces lend the show a unique visual style reflecting the spare, down and dirty performances from emerging stars and seasoned professionals.

This episode features performances from MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY plus COLONEL MUSTARD AND THE DIJON 5. www.bbcalba.co.uk Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End the day in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, blues and soul. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland MONDAY 18 MARCH The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the

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genres and sounds: From indie rock to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. Unafraid to Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. experiment, their music is an electrifying Vic curates an Electronic Mixtape featuring Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm meeting place for a world of sounds: Punchy music by KRAFTWERK, SOFT CELL and on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and beyond! essential songs. honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which is uniquely The Musical Path: 10pm on BBC ALBA. A Travelling Folk: 9pm on BBC Radio theirs. They've just released their second showcase of the most innovative cutting Scotland. Bruce Macgregor brings you the album STRANDS at Celtic Connections. edge trad acts. very best of folk and roots music from www.tannaramusic.com www.bbcalba.co.uk around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 16 MARCH Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End the day in the company of the The Musical Path: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Distant Voices with EMMA POLLOCK, JO songwriting masters of country, folk, blues A showcase of the most innovative cutting MANGO, LOUIS ABBOTT and DONNA and soul. edge trad acts.

MACIOCIA: At Union Chapel, London. Join www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbcalba.co.uk musicians Emma Pollock (Ex-Delgados), Jo Mango, Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow), and TUNE: 11pm on BBC Scotland. Grime MC Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Donna Maciocia who’ll be sharing some of RANSOM FA delivers some exclusive new Scotland. Vic curates an Electronic Mixtape the songs and stories from the Distant bars from his hometown of Aberdeen. featuring music by KRAFTWERK, SOFT Voices project. The Distant Voices project www.bbc.co.uk/scotland CELL and beyond! brings together some of Scotland’s most www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland acclaimed songwriters with people who have TUNE: 11.05pm on BBC Scotland. PALE first-hand experience of the criminal justice -----------------------------------------------WAVES perform at SWG3. system. Co-writers on the debut album, www.bbc.co.uk/scotland ‘Not Known at this Address’, include prisoners, prison staff, researchers and Belladrum: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. social workers. Through these diverse Highlights from Belladrum 2018, including collaborations the songs offer a unique AMY MacDONALD. portrait of criminal justice in Scotland. www.bbcalba.co.uk There are no advance tickets for this gig.

It’s a Pay-What-You-Can event with a TUESDAY 19 MARCH suggested £5 contribution. All ages welcome!

The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio www.unionchapel.org.uk Scotland. Tune into what is happening in PLEASE CHECK ALL GIG DATES/ music, arts and culture from across ANGUS MUNRO: At The Islington, London.

DETAILS BEFORE TRAVELLING Angus Munro is an exciting emerging talent Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland on the Scottish music scene for which The OR BOOKING TICKETS Scotsman described him as ‘soulful and THINGS CAN CHANGE!!

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(Bastille) to Scouting For Girls, The Hoosiers www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland and jazz outfit Snarky Puppy; all of whom HELPING SCOTTISH BASED have been ‘weirded out’ by him. 18 March MUSICIANS PROMOTE Belladrum: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. marks the launch of Angus Munro’s stunning LONDON GIGS Highlights from Belladrum 2018 with WARD debut deluxe edition EP Mirror Man, Send us all your gig THOMAS. featuring 5 self-penned songs released on dates for London! www.bbcalba.co.uk Councillor Records. www.angusmunromusic.com Email them to Carol Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 24 MARCH Roddy shines a spotlight on great songwriting both contemporary and clsssic.

14 MARCH www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: At Twickfolk, Twickenham.

TANNARA: At Slaughtered Lamb, London. Findlay Napier is one of the most highlyWEDNESDAY 20 MARCH With a background in Scotland’s native regarded performers and creative forces on traditions, their ceaseless musical The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio the Scottish music scene – thoroughly development is a melting pot of ideas, Scotland. Tune into what is happening in active and a truly energised with a heart-

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ANGUS MUNRO: At Dublin Castle, Camden, London. Angus Munro is an 27 MARCH exciting emerging talent on the Scottish music scene for which The Scotsman FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN described him as ‘soulful and outrageous …

HENWOOD: At Green Note, London. the highest range I’ve ever seen’; The Findlay Napier is one of the most highlyHerald said he is ‘tightly energetic and regarded performers and creative forces on precisely punchy’ and BBC Radio Scotland the Scottish music scene – thoroughly rated him as ‘the best artist we’ve ever had active and a truly energised with a heartin session.’ Angus has toured and appeared warming zing. He made his name touring on stage with a wide range of artists from and recording with multi-award winning Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox and traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Charlie Barnes (Bastille) to Scouting For Moon. www.findlaynapier.com Girls, The Hoosiers and jazz outfit Snarky Puppy; all of whom have been ‘weirded out’ 28 MARCH by him. 18 March marks the launch of Angus Munro’s stunning debut deluxe Edinburgh's Neu Reekie presents ..... To edition EP Mirror Man, featuring 5 selfcelebrate all things European & penned songs released on Councillor International - featuring: BILL Records. www.angusmunromusic.com DRUMMOND :: DALJIT NAGRA :: DJ ELIOT :: EURO ANIMATION - plus Neu Reekie's MICHAEL PEDERSEN & KEVIN WILLIAMSON and more to come!: At The Red Lion, 640 High Road Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA. After eight plus years of completing cultural quests / unshackling prize-winning events all over the globe, Reaching our Scottish expat Neu! Reekie! end our London abstinence to readership in America say f*ck you to Brexit. Neu! Reekie! have built a show unashamedly pro-European in Send us all your USA outlook, inspired by the best in gig and tour details contemporary European and international culture, language and coruscation. Tickets Email them to Carol @ carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.everythingup.brownpapertickets.com www.facebook.com/neureeking

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30 MARCH PEATBOG FAERIES: At The Borderline, Manette St. London W1D 4JB. Doors 7pm.

Tickets £19.50. Peatbog Faeries celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2016 on the back of the critically acclaimed album Blackhouse, and this year sees the release of their new live album Live@25. Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dancefloor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. www.peatbogfaeries.com

APRIL / MAY DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS: In USA (various dates inc Albino Skunk Music Festival SC, Pensacola Festival FL, Frog Pond AL). Dean Owens is one Scotland’s finest singer/songwriters. Armed with a searingly soulful voice, skillfully crafted stories and memorably hearttwisting melodies, he is a compelling and engaging live performer, with an emotional hurricane of stories and songs. His band, The Whisky Hearts, is a mighty all star lineup who can rock up a storm, with subtle flashes of roots and twang. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 8 APRIL DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert: At Blackstone River Theatre, Cumberland, Rhode Island. “Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. He is internationally renowned for his song 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and inspired performances. His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many other top performers. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! Tickets @ www.riverfolk.org www.dougiemaclean.com

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Skerryvore extend their EVO World Tour to “Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent include more US shows in 2019 with dates singer-songwriter and a national musical in NY, PA, FL, OK, IL, WI, MI, AR and KS treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed throughout January and March. Back on the a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the songwriting and instrumental composition. raw but contemporary trad quartet that He is internationally renowned for his song formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed 16 APRIL 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' that over the next decade they would and inspired performances. His songs have become a multi-award winning act that was SALTHOUSE: At The Slaughtered Lamb, been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy performing in over 25 countries worldwide.

34-35 Great Sutton Street, London. EC1V MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, From those traditional roots the band have 0DX. 7.30pm. "Jenny Sturgeon is as close Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea developed both in size and sound to create to an organic folksinger/songwriter as you and many other top performers. He has a unique fusion of their traditional music can get. She absorbs the culture, essence, received two prestigious Tartan Clef and songs with the urban sounds of rock, stories and legends of her native region and Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of pop and funk. The band’s ability to fuse manufactures them into inspired songs and Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from traditional Scottish music and rhythms with tunes which reflect much of the natural BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! a range of other genres is a trademark of world around her." - Folk All Tickets @ their distinctive, high-energy sound. www.facebook.com/jennysturgeonmusic www.windhamchambersingers.tix.com

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www.dougiemaclean.com 11 APRIL DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert: At Shalin Liu Performance Centre, Rockport, Maine.

“Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition.

He is internationally renowned for his song 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and inspired performances. His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many other top performers. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! Tickets @ www.tickets.rockportmusic.org www.dougiemaclean.com 13 APRIL DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert: At 8th Step @ Proctors/GE Theatre, Schenectady, NY. “Dougie MacLean is Scotland's preeminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. He is internationally renowned for his song 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and inspired performances.

His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many other top performers. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! Tickets @ www.8thstep.org/dougie-maclean www.dougiemaclean.com 14 APRIL DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert with special guests THE WINDHAM CHAMBER SINGERS: At The River Club Music Hall, Scituate, MA. “Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. He is internationally renowned for his song 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and inspired performances.

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Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 14 MARCH ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh Naturally 7 with EDINBURGH SCHOOLS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. As part of the Resonate series of concerts in conjunction with the City of Edinburgh Instrumental Music Service, the ESJO get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support America’s foremost a cappella group who have shared a stage with Michael Bublé and Coldplay. In partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council Instrumental Music Service. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net

consultant neuropathologist and medical school teacher with being an award winning musician. His band 'Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate' have written albums inspired by neuroscience, brain evolution, and artificial intelligence). Tickets (For free student tickets contact 0131 650 2600) @ www.eventbrite.co.uk www.hatsoffgentlemen.com 19 MARCH RootsBase presents ..... THE BEVVY SISTERS: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club - dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Street.

All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ www.gildedballoon.co. uk/programme 21 MARCH Synergy Concerts presents..... LEE 'SCRATCH' PERRY: At Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh. 7.30-11pm. www.summerhall.co.uk www.twitter.com/NEHHSH ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh 23 MARCH

MAIRI CAMPBELL :: Auld Lang Syne: At Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh.

Mairi presents her theatre show Mairi 15 MARCH Campbell: Auld Lang Syne. Tales of time, love and friendship combine in an FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN exhilarating and original sequel to 5-star HENWOOD: At House Concert (see web Pulse (“Exquisite blend of skill, art, vitality site), Edinburgh. Findlay Napier is one of the and expression…” Musical Theatre Review). most highly-regarded performers and With live music, animation and movement, creative forces on the Scottish music this funny and heartfelt show resonates with scene – thoroughly active and a truly wider universal truths. The show premiered energised with a heart-warming zing. He at Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Scottish made his name touring and recording with Storytelling Centre throughout August 2018. multi-award winning traditional Scottish folk Presented by Greengold Projects and the band Back of the Moon.

Authentic Artist Collective. Auld Lang Syne www.findlaynapier.com is co-devised and directed by Kath Burlinson of the Authentic Artist Collective.

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7-8:30pm. Malcolm Galloway singing and 23 MARCH talking about the past, present and future of the brain at Edinburgh’s Mad Hatter/Grey THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ Matter Festival. An unusual event, merging ORCHESTRA (SNJO) presents ‘Norse a science lecture with a 'Hats Off Gentlemen Myths' featuring ARILD ANDERSEN, It’s Adequate' concert. Many of our songs TOMMY SMITH and PAOLO VINACCIA: have been inspired by neuroscience.

At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. The Scottish Malcolm Galloway combines working as a National Jazz Orchestra open their Spring

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: edinburgh + west + mid + east lothian season on weekend of March 22-24th and are delighted to welcome Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith and Paolo Vinaccia as featured guests on their exciting newly commissioned suite for jazz music: Norse Myths. Norse Myths explores the tales and ancient legends of four of Norway's most famous gods: Thor, Odin, Frigg and Loki alongside traditional folk melodies and our chosen composers, Øyvind Brække, Bill Dobbins, Geoffrey Keezer and Florian Ross have interpreted and developed these ideas to create this exciting and stunning new suite of music. With unlimited potential for musical imagery, imaginations will run riot as Thor swings that famous hammer and Odin’s thunder rolls high above the roof of Valhalla. www.snjo.co.uk 25 APRIL ANGUS MUNRO: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Angus Munro is an exciting emerging talent on the Scottish music scene for which The Scotsman described him as ‘soulful and outrageous …the highest range I’ve ever seen’; The Herald said he is ‘tightly energetic and precisely punchy’ and BBC Radio Scotland rated him as ‘the best artist we’ve ever had in session.’ Angus has toured and appeared on stage with a wide range of artists from Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox and Charlie Barnes (Bastille) to Scouting For Girls, The Hoosiers and jazz outfit Snarky Puppy; all of whom have been ‘weirded out’ by him. 18 March marks the launch of Angus Munro’s stunning debut deluxe edition EP Mirror Man, featuring 5 self-penned songs released on Councillor Records. www.angusmunromusic.com 26 MARCH RootsBase presents ..... KIM EDGAR (solo): At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AZ. Pan-European folk band CARA (that Kim is a member of) is releasing “Mòran Taing” as a single on Thursday 28 March. This is two years after Kim's dad died from cancer and CARA is hoping to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, and also to comfort those who have experienced loss through this song, which focuses on gratitude for the people who touch our lives. Tonight at Rootsbase Kim will be performing the song in an exclusive solo live preview two nights before before the release. 'Mòran Taing' means “many thanks” in Scots Gaelic. The single will be available from CARA's website and digital download stores from Thursday, 28 March, as will the official music video.

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will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) to 9.30pm and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme www.cara-music.com

mastered at Castlesound Studios by engineer Stuart Hamilton alongside producer Inge Thomson. The album showcases the versatility of Claire’s style and repertoire, with some interesting stories along the way. www.clairehastings.com/tour

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ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh

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JENNA REID & HARRIS PLAYFAIR with MR MCFALL’S CHAMBER: At Queen's Hall, UFO Final Tour: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. One of Shetland’s finest and Edinburgh. 50th anniversary and final tour most accomplished modern-day fiddlers, for the hard rock band. Tickets @ Jenna Reid, is joined by long-time www.thequeenshall.net accompanist Harris Playfair and the genredefying string ensemble Mr McFall’s 30 MARCH Chamber in a sumptuous double-bill of musical mastery. Supported by SAM BBC BIG BAND featuring CLAIRE BREADON (a member of The Queen’s Hall).

MARTIN: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Multi Tickets @ award-winning jazz vocalist and radio www.thequeenshall.net presenter, Claire Martin OBE, joins the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a 9 APRIL unique celebration of the legendary ladies of jazz including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, RootsBase presents ..... IONA FYFE: At Judy Garland and their contemporaries.

Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Supported by SAM BREADON (a member Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music of The Queen’s Hall). Tickets @ club - dedicated to presenting the very best www.thequeenshall.net in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs 2 APRIL will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose RootsBase presents ..... SEONAID Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors AITKEN: A NIGHT WITH ELLA: At Gilded open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose at £11 (£9 concession) @ www.

Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club gildedballoon.co.uk/programme dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going 11-13 APRIL under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Wide Days Music Convention 2019: At Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Various venues in Edinburgh. Wide Days is Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors set to celebrate its tenth edition with an open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced expanded programme including more at £11 (£9 concession) @ www. networking opportunities, pre-event gildedballoon.co.uk/programme activities and the addition of a significantly expanded live offering which will see three 3 APRIL Scottish festivals each curate a venue.

Delegates arriving in Edinburgh on CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At Thursday 11 April will have the option to Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh. Claire tours take part in a guided tour of the city her much-awaited second album from followed by pre-event entertainment. former BBC Young Traditional Musician of Friday 14 April will continue with the the Year Claire Hastings. It is a blend of conference at Teviot Row House, followed original and traditional songs under the by a showcase featuring a selection of theme of journeys, and follows the success Scotland’s most promising acts. Saturday of Claire’s debut album ‘Between River and 13 April will see the addition of a range of Railway’ released in 2016. (“An exquisite optional activities, an event catering for the album” SONGLINES). The album features performing artists and a significant boost to accomplished musicians Jenn Butterworth the live programme. This will provide (guitar), Laura Wilkie (fiddle), Thomas delegates and public alike with an Gibbs (piano) and Andrew Waite opportunity to get a flavour of the (accordion). It was recorded, mixed and participating festivals – to be announced

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LAKE STREET DIVE: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. The multi-genre band from Boston, Massachusetts showcase their new album. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net

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Brookfield Knights presents ..... MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. May Erlewine made a big impression when she played UK festival dates with her side project, The Sweet Water Warblers, in 2017. Now, she tours in her own right, with two of her renowned backing band to perform in the trio format that has been on the road in the USA. www.facebook.com/mayerlewinemusic www.brookfield-knights.com

RootsBase presents ..... TWELFTH DAY: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club - dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and rootsWide Days Showcases: At Teviot Row based music. Going under the name House, 13 Bristo Place, EH8 9AJ + La RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take Belle Angele, 11 Hastie's Close, place every Tuesday at the Gilded Edinburgh EH1 1HJ. The evening begins Balloon Basement at the west end of in the with jazz-infused singer-songwriter Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm Megan Airlie, followed by the gentle (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets tones of VanIves and new pop prospect are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ SHEARS, who has been working with www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme engineer Matty Green (credits include Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Biffy Clyro and 28 APRIL Taylor Swift). It takes an electronic turn with Edinburgh acts Chuchoter and Eyes ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, Of Others (recently remixed by techno South College Street, Edinburgh. Every pioneer Andrew Weatherall), before Thursday at 2.30pm. making way for teenage indie rockers www.facebook.com/ Parliamo and the dark post-punk, beat CaptainsBarEdinburgh infusion of Franky’s Evil Party. www.widedays.com/2019-artists 29 APRIL

ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/ CaptainsBarEdinburgh 16 APRIL RootsBase presents ..... MAEVE MCKINNON (Duo): At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme 18 APRIL TOMMY SMITH SEXTET: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Beasts of Scotland is inspired by the late Edwin Morgan’s poetry created to describe the characteristics of Scottish wildlife. Smith revisits one of his most successful and compelling pieces for the first time in many years, a suite of musical portraits which crackles with jazz spontaneity with narration by Tam Dean Burn. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net 21 APRIL ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/ CaptainsBarEdinburgh

30 APRIL RootsBase presents ..... CHARLOTTE MARSHALL & THE 45S: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club - dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music.

Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme 6 MAY Brookfield Knights presents ..... THE FRETLESS: At TradFest, Edinburgh.

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CARA release "Mòran Taing" charity single for Cancer Research on 28 March, and welcome new Irish band-mate, Aimee Farrell Courtney GIGnotes .....

Tuesday 26 March, At RootsBase in Edinburgh's Guided Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, 204 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AZ. 7.30-9.30pm. CARA's Kim Edgar performs 'Mòran Taing' in an exclusive solo live preview. Tickets £11/£9. www.facebook.com/GildedBalloonBasement CARA

TIM GARLAND: Weather Walker: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Three world-class virtuosi (GARLAND, JASON REBELLO and YURI GOLOUBEV) at the height of their creative powers perform material born from Tim’s love of the natural world.

The music uses folk song and some unconventional atmospheric devices.

Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net 11 MAY NEU! REEKIE!: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net 14 MAY RootsBase presents ..... FERGUS MCCREADIE TRIO: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme 21 MAY RootsBase presents ..... GIL SCOTTHERON SONGBOOK: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme 28 MAY RootsBase presents ..... HEISK: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club - dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music.

Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday

CARA are delighted to announce the release of their forth coming single, “Mòran Taing”, which means “many thanks” in Scots Gaelic.

Written by Scottish songwriter and CARA member, Kim Edgar (piano, lead vocals), the song celebrates her father’s life.

Kim explains: “My dad, Derek John Edgar, was an extra-ordinary man: creative, gentle, positive, loving, and determined. He remained just as extra-ordinary when facing cancer of an unknown primary source, for which no successful treatment could be found. In the last week of his life, I wrote him a thank you card, because I wanted him to know how grateful my family and I were to have him in our lives. He told me I should turn what I had written into a happy song - and writing happy songs is something I have always found difficult! But my dad always encouraged me to meet new challenges. So now,on his second anniversary, we’re releasing “Mòran Taing” as a song of thanks for my dad’s life, and his legacy.”

Kim is going to be performing the song in an exclusive solo live preview two nights before the official release (28 March) on Tuesday 26th March at the RootsBase night in Edinburgh's Guided Balloon Basement (details above).

The Scots Gaelic chorus lyric means “many thanks, goodbye for now, fare you well for now, many thanks”. CARA have recently been performing the song on tour, and were inspired by the audience reaction to release the song as a single to raise money for others

affected by cancer, and to make an official music video combining footage and photographs from Derek’s life - a life lived to the full: building houses, raising a family and riding in international motorcycle trials.

Kim’s band-mate, founding CARA member Gudrun Walther (fiddle, accordion, lead vocals) says: “We know that grief will affect us all at some point in our lives. It’s a song of parting but an uplifting one. We hope that for those who have experienced loss, this song’s focus on gratitude for the people who enrich our lives will bring some comfort - as well as raising funds to support those faced with a cancer diagnosis.

"Mòran Taing" also marks a new chapter in CARA’s life: after their “CARA: live” album last year, celebrating 15 years as a band, this single is CARA’s first release since the addition of Aimee Farrell Courtney, 2010 World Bodhrán Champion, to the quintet lineup.

Aimee, who comes from Ireland, has made a big impression on European audiences since joining the band, with herdynamic and versatile playing, which is featured on the official music video for “Mòran Taing”. Aimee mentions: “CARA’s main touring circuit is in and around Germany- but I’m keen to get the band over to Ireland to play at home, as well!

And after recording the single, I can’t wait to start working on our forthcoming album.”

The band look forward to extensive touring this year in Germany and Switzerland - and have just confirmed a headline slot at Priddy Folk Festival in England on Saturday 13July.

The single will available from CARA's website and digital download stores from Thursday, 28 March, as will the official music video, which can be watched @ www.cara-music.com

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Centre + The Bungalow, Paisley. The twoday event will offer an array of live music, workshops, seminars & spoken word. Paisley Takeover will include music performances by a range of Scottish artists including C DUNCAN, KATHRYN JOSEPH,MICHAEL TIMMONS, SWEATY PALMS, CRYSTAL, PLEASURE HEADS, and MEGAN AIRLIE. There's also an 'In Conversation' with Stuart Braithwaite about record label Rock Action Records (Mogwai / The Twilight Sad / Sacred Paws), while the other panels will explore Paisley’s Cultural Community & Potential, and Working In The Music Business, whilst 23rd Precinct Music will also host a special workshop giving insight into sync, licensing and royalties within music.

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PEATBOG FAERIES: At Centre For Contemporary Arts (CCA). 350 Sauchiehall TANNARA: At Cumbernauld Theatre, St. Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £21 Cumbernauld. With a background in (£25 on door). Peatbog Faeries celebrated Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless their 25th Anniversary in 2016 on the back musical development is a melting pot of of the critically acclaimed album Blackhouse, ideas, genres and sounds: From indie rock and this year sees the release of their new to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant live album Live@25. Hailing from the Isle of and diverse folk scene. Unafraid to Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers experiment, their music is an electrifying have created a glorious mixture of meeting place for a world of sounds: Punchy traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and that have been embraced worldwide. honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion Tickets: 0141 352 4900. and vocals, Tannara make an intensely www.peatbogfaeries.com considered musical world which is uniquely theirs. They've just released their second 28 MARCH album STRANDS at Celtic Connections. www.tannaramusic.com CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At Biggar Corn Exchange, Biggar. Claire tours 24 MARCH her much-awaited second album from former BBC Young Traditional Musician of THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ the Year Claire Hastings. It is a blend of ORCHESTRA (SNJO) presents ‘Norse original and traditional songs under the Myths' featuring ARILD ANDERSEN, theme of journeys, and follows the success TOMMY SMITH and PAOLO VINACCIA: of Claire’s debut album ‘Between River and At Royal Concert Hall (New Auditorium), Railway’ released in 2016. (“An exquisite Glasgow. The Scottish National Jazz album” SONGLINES). The album features Orchestra open their Spring season on accomplished musicians Jenn Butterworth weekend of March 22-24th and are (guitar), Laura Wilkie (fiddle), Thomas Gibbs delighted to welcome Arild Andersen, (piano) and Andrew Waite (accordion). It Tommy Smith and Paolo Vinaccia as was recorded, mixed and mastered at featured guests on their exciting newly Castlesound Studios by engineer Stuart commissioned suite for jazz music: Norse Hamilton alongside producer Inge Thomson.

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Throughout the ’80s and ’90s they tore up THUNDER AND RAIN: At The Performing venues across the planet and became Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. With their roots in known as one of the most exciting live traditional bluegrass and folk, Coloradobands of their era. On classic LPs like Fervor based five-piece Thunder and Rain have and Lost and Found they “singlehandedly established a strong footing, appealing to rewrote the history of rock ‘n roll in the the same audience as The Stray Birds, South” (Rolling Stone.) Their instinctive Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and The ability to combine traditional country music Railsplitters. Fusing elements of rock and with high-energy punk rock has not been pop with acoustic instrumentation, they surpassed to this day. In 2008 they were have created a very distinctive sound of awarded the Americana Music Association their own.

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GOOD LOVELIES & FORTUNATE ONES: At CCA, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start.

The Good Lovelies are a Canadian folk/ country harmony trio, consisting of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore.

Three immensely talented vocalists and songwriters in their own right; however, it’s their voices interwoven in harmony – powerful and pure, organic and inspiring – that elevates the Good Lovelies from impressive to peerless. Over the course of their decade-plus career, they’ve covered plenty of stylistic ground, adding tinges of pop, roots, jazz, and even hip-hop to their country folk core at various points. The trio first united in 2006 for a one-off performance and has since compiled a catalogue of four studio albums, a pair of EPs, a live album, and Christmas collection.

Over the course of their decade-plus career, they’ve covered plenty of stylistic ground, adding tinges of pop, roots, jazz, and even hip-hop to their country folk core at various points. The trio first united in 2006 for a one-off performance and has since compiled a catalogue of four studio albums, a pair of EPs, a live album, and Christmas collection.

Their upcoming collection offers a perfect

balance between a more modern production style and the wholesome musical influences that have made them a household name over the years. What’s more, the songs themselves build on the Good Lovelies’ familiar foundation with a widespread appeal. Fellow Canadians Fortunate ones will be opening up the show as a duo.

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2013 for a pair of sold out hometown shows in Providence, and a subsequent smattering of live dates in the intervening years, including joining Dillinger Escape Plan for their final live outings in December of 2017.

The foursome released You Won’t Get What You Want in October of 2018 via Ipecac Recordings. The 11-song collection has quickly become one of 2018’s most wellreceived albums, with fans and critics worldwide marveling at Daughters’ bold return. www.facebook.com/daughtersmusic

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DANNI NICHOLLS plus special guest MARTHA L HEALY: At The Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. From supporting the legendary Shakin’ Stevens on his 28 date major UK tour to opening for the mighty Lucinda Williams and The Secret Sisters plus being invited to perform at prestigious events such as Folk Alliance International, Cambridge Folk Festival, Tonder Festival, Denmark and AmericanaFest in Nashville….2019 is set to be just as exciting. Following her first two critically acclaimed studio albums, A Little Redemption (2013) and Mockingbird Lane (2015), this year sees the release of her third – The Melted Morning – produced by Jordan Brooke Hamlin (The Indigo Girls, Lucy Wainwright-Roche) at the idyllic woodland studio MOXE, Nashville TN. Closely personal yet widely relatable, the themes of this album span an array of life’s takeaways from the pain and darkness of rejection, the fear of losing yourself and the power of human connection to offering up hope and new perspectives in the face of adversities. “I needed a new challenge, a new landscape to work in sonically, physically and viscerally. Collaborating with Jordan and this incredible team of musicians gave me that opportunity and I have come away with a delicate, vibey, honest and vulnerable collection of songs that we dove deep into to find out who they wanted to become”. Her vibrant, spell binding performances are guaranteed to melt your heart into the soles of your boots. Danni’s passionate delivery, captivating velvet voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter compel you to fall under her spell.

Tickets £12 on 0141 204 5151 and @ www.Ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/danninichollsmusic www.fallenangelsclub.com 18 APRIL DAUGHTERS: At Glasgow School Of Art. Daughters is vocalist Alexis Marshall, guitar player Nick Sadler, drummer Jon Syverson and bass player Sam Walker. Following the release of their 2010 self-titled album, the band took an indefinite hiatus, returning in

Brookfield Knights presents ..... MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. May Erlewine made a big impression when she played UK festival dates with her side project, The Sweet Water Warblers, in 2017. Now, she tours in her own right, with two of her renowned backing band to perform in the trio format that has been on the road in the USA. www.facebook.com/mayerlewinemusic www.brookfield-knights.com 1 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents .....

WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start.

William The Conqueror are currently riding high in the Record Store Charts at number one this week with their new album Bleeding On The Soundtrack which was released on Loose on 15th February 2019.

Produced by Ethan Johns at Real World, it is the second instalment of William’s story following on from debut album, Proud Disturber of the Peace, released in 2017 to widespread critical acclaim. The indie-rock three piece channel classic blues and roots rock through a grunge/indie filter, with diverse influences including The Doors and The Lemonheads. Praised for their grit and authenticity by the likes of The Guardian and NPR’s Ann Powers, they made their mark at Americana Fest in Nashville, signing to Loose and sharing the stage at the UK Americana Awards 2017 with the likes of Van Morrison, Richard Thompson and Ethan Johns. Tickets £11 on 0141 204 5151 and @ www.Ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/williamtheconquerormusic

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PARLIAMO with PLEASURE HEADS: At Stag & Dagger Festival, Glasgow. The band fuse a revival of rock 'n' roll guitar music with pop melodies alike to the 60's whilst carrying a punk energy and huge echoey drums of 80's dance music, Parliamo represent an exciting take on underground pop and play anthems by the youth, for the

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a heart-warming zing. He made his name touring and recording with multi-award winning traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Moon. www.findlaynapier.com

Crail Folk Club presents ..... 'ALAN REID': At Crail Town Hall, Marketgate South, Crail. 8pm BYOB. £8. Multiinstrumentalist Alan Reid found fame with the internationally renown Battlefield Band 7 MAY making almost 30 albums and being inducted into the Hall of Fame. He also has Brookfield Knights presents ..... THE solo albums and four with Rob Van Sante.

FRETLESS: At Performing Arts Centre, Working with Van Morrison and Mike Oldfield Kilbarchan. Multi-Juno award-winning also looks good on the CV. It will be a Canadian supergroup The Fretless (2017 welcome solo return to Crail for Alan. Sure Instrumental Album of The Year) also picked to be a big night. Tickets and full details @ up two nominations in the Canadian Folk www.crailfolkclub.org.uk Music Awards (Best Contemporary Album www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub and Instrumental Group of The Year). The accolade was great news for a band that 16 MARCH continues to grow in stature around the world, seen by many as one of the most Langtoun Jazz presents ..... DUNDEE powerfully charged forces on the roots UNIVERSITY BIG BAND: At Old Kirk, Kirk music circuit.

Wynd, Kirkcaldy. From 2pm to 4pm. We are www.facebook.com/thefretless working towards a mini festival in October www.brookfield-knights.com 2019 and a full blown festival in July 2019 we have lots of fundraising events planned 17-19 MAY and looking for support from jazz lovers in Kirkcaldy and surrounding area. Advance DAVE ARCARI: At Drimsynie Estate Hotel, bookings are preferred but it should always Drimsynie Estate Hotel, Lochgoilhead, Bute be possible to pay at the door. For £10 Town. Alternative blues (alt.blues) guitarist adults / £5 U16s tickets email & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds info@langtounjazz.co.uk for details or online owe as much to trash country, punk and @ rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues www.brownpapertickets.com and have been showcased via ten www.facebook.com/langtounjazz/ internationally-acclaimed solo album releases. “Dave plays like he got his skin 21 MARCH turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all Brookfield Knights presents ..... good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real THUNDER AND RAIN: At Acoustic Music down deep player and a soul man…” Club, Kirkcaldy. With their roots in Seasick Steve traditional bluegrass and folk, Coloradowww.davearcari.com/tour/ based five-piece Thunder and Rain have established a strong footing, appealing to the same audience as The Stray Birds, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and The Railsplitters. Fusing elements of rock and pop with acoustic instrumentation, they have created a very distinctive sound of their own.

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MAIRI CAMPBELL :: Auld Lang Syne: At Byre Theatre, St Andrews. Mairi presents 14 MARCH her theatre show Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne. Tales of time, love and friendship FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN combine in an exhilarating and original HENWOOD: At The Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Findlay Napier is one of the most sequel to 5-star Pulse (“Exquisite blend of skill, art, vitality and expression…” Musical highly-regarded performers and creative Theatre Review). With live music, animation forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and a truly energised with and movement, this funny and heartfelt show resonates with wider universal truths.

The show premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Scottish Storytelling Centre throughout August 2018. Presented by Greengold Projects and the Authentic Artist Collective. Auld Lang Syne is co-devised and directed by Kath Burlinson of the Authentic Artist Collective. www.facebook.com/MairiCampbellOfficial 23 MARCH KMF HERON VALLEY LIVE!: At McLaren Hall, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8UW. 7.3011pm. Heron Valley have taken their music all over the world since the release of their first album and are taking their music to the next level In 2019 with the release of their new single "Take You There”. The band will be supported by McLaren High School Pipe Band and Killin Community Choir. Tickets: @ www.killinmusicfestival.com 28 MARCH Crail Folk Club presents ..... 'A Singers' Night': At Crail Town Hall, Marketgate South, Crail. 8pm BYOB. £1. Always a fun night. An opportunity to come along and sing or play or just listen. We have a very high standard of both local and visiting performers. What can go wrong for just a pound? Bring your own bottle and glass. Full details @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 29 + 30 MARCH The Clunie Concerts - DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert in a Perthshire Village Hall: At Clunie Hall, Perthshire. “Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. He is internationally renowned for his song 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and inspired performances. His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many other top performers. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! Tickets @ www.cluniehall.co.uk www.dougiemaclean.com 6 APRIL Langtoun Jazz presents ..... THE ANDY LAWRENSON TRIO: At Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy. The Andy Lawrenson Trio playing jazz in the style of Django Rheinhardt Busking Sharks Community Big

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: fife + central + perthshire + tayside :: aberdeenshire + north east Band playing modern big band classics. We are working towards a mini festival in October 2019 and a full blown festival in July 2019 - we have lots of fundraising events planned and looking for support from jazz lovers in Kirkcaldy and surrounding area. Advance bookings are preferred but it should always be possible to pay at the door. For £10 adults / £5 U16s tickets email info@langtounjazz.co.uk for details or online @ www.brownpapertickets.com www.facebook.com/langtounjazz/ 27 APRIL Langtoun Jazz presents ..... Rock till you drop Jive Workshop & Dance: At Linton Lane Community Centre, Templehall, Kirkcaldy. With RAY & NICKY DOULL and THE BUICK55s. We are working towards a mini festival in October 2019 and a full blown festival in July 2019 - we have lots of fundraising events planned and looking for support from jazz lovers in Kirkcaldy and surrounding area. Advance bookings are preferred but it should always be possible to pay at the door. For £12 tickets email info@langtounjazz.co.uk for details or online @ www.brownpapertickets.com www.facebook.com/langtounjazz/ 10 MAY Langtoun Jazz presents ..... Jazz & Cocktails: At Blue Monday Night Club, High Street, Kirkcaldy. From 8.30pm to 11.30pm.

With vocalist GRACE BLACK with ESMOND SELWYN on guitar then a jam session with piano, guitar and bass and anyone who wants to join in and sing or play. We are working towards a mini festival in October 2019 and a full blown festival in July 2019 we have lots of fundraising events planned and looking for support from jazz lovers in Kirkcaldy and surrounding area. Advance bookings are preferred but it should always be possible to pay at the door. For £10 for Audience members (£5 for participants in the jam session) tickets email info@langtounjazz.co.uk for details or online @ www.brownpapertickets.com www.facebook.com/langtounjazz/

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as Thor swings that famous hammer and Odin’s thunder rolls high above the roof of Valhalla. www.snjo.co.uk 23 MARCH Brookfield Knights presents .....

THUNDER AND RAIN: At Tin Hut, Gartly,

by Huntly. With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk, Colorado-based fivepiece Thunder and Rain have established a strong footing, appealing to the same audience as The Stray Birds, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and The Railsplitters. Fusing elements of rock and pop with acoustic instrumentation, they have created a very distinctive sound of their own. www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco www.brookfield-knights.com

4 APRIL TMSA Aberdeen - Aberdeen Competition & Ceilidh Day: At Boy's Brigade HQ, JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: At The Lemon Aberdeen. Traditional Music & Singing Tree, Aberdeen. Soul-funk outfit James Competitions Brown Is Annie released their anticipated www.tmsa.org.uk new album (JBiA II) on 15 September.

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by Average White Band legend Hamish Stuart the 11-track album saw the Almost Blue Promotions presents .....

Edinburgh-based sextet move away from THUNDER AND RAIN: At Blue Lamp, straight-up funk to what could be described Aberdeen. 7.30pm. With their roots in as Caledonia Soul. traditional bluegrass and folk, Coloradowww.facebook.com/Earls.Of.Caithness based five-piece Thunder and Rain have established a strong footing, appealing to 14 APRIL the same audience as The Stray Birds, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and The Almost Blue Promotions presents .....

Railsplitters. Fusing elements of rock and LEO RONDEAU & AGS CONNOLLY: At The pop with acoustic instrumentation, they Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. ABP bringing have created a very distinctive sound of Country / Americana / Bluegrass / Roots their own. music gigs to Aberdeen - named after the www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco iconic Elvis Costello album of Country www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions/ covers, Almost Blue Promotions was set up www.brookfield-knights.com with the aim of bringing Americana,

THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA (SNJO) presents ‘Norse Myths' featuring ARILD ANDERSEN, TOMMY SMITH and PAOLO VINACCIA: At Aberdeen Jazz Festival, Queen’s Cross Church, Aberdeen. The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra open their Spring season on weekend of March 22-24th and are delighted to welcome Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith and Paolo Vinaccia as featured guests on their exciting newly 11 MAY commissioned suite for jazz music: Norse Myths. Norse Myths explores the tales and Langtoun Jazz presents ..... ROSYTH ancient legends of four of Norway's most CONCERT BAND: At Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, famous gods: Thor, Odin, Frigg and Loki Kirkcaldy. From 2-4pm. Rosyth Concert alongside traditional folk melodies and our Band playing Big Band Classic with guests GRACE BLACK & ESMOND SELWYN. We chosen composers, Øyvind Brække, Bill Dobbins, Geoffrey Keezer and Florian Ross are working towards a mini festival in have interpreted and developed these ideas October 2019 and a full blown festival in to create this exciting and stunning new July 2019 - we have lots of fundraising events planned and looking for support from suite of music. With unlimited potential for musical imagery, imaginations will run riot jazz lovers in Kirkcaldy and surrounding

Country, Roots gigs to Aberdeen on a regular basis.

We have hosted artists from the US & Canada as well as the UK in the great historic setting of The Blue Lamp. www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions/ 25 APRIL Almost Blue Promotions presents .....

AMBER CROSS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. ABP bringing Country / Americana / Bluegrass / Roots music gigs to Aberdeen - named after the iconic Elvis Costello album of Country covers, Almost Blue Promotions was set up with the aim of bringing Americana, Country, Roots gigs to Aberdeen on a regular basis. Tickets £12/ £10adv @ SeeTickets We have hosted artists from the US & Canada as well as the UK in the great historic setting of The Blue Lamp. www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions/

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 23: aberdeenshire + north east :: highlands + islands + orkney + shetland 30 APRIL Brookfield Knights presents ..... MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: At Glassel Hall, Banchory. May Erlewine made a big impression when she played UK festival dates with her side project, The Sweet Water Warblers, in 2017. Now, she tours in her own right, with two of her renowned backing band to perform in the trio format that has been on the road in the USA. www.facebook.com/mayerlewinemusic www.brookfield-knights.com

MAIRI CAMPBELL :: Auld Lang Syne: At Lyth Arts Centre, Lyth, Wick. Mairi presents her theatre show Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne. Tales of time, love and friendship combine in an exhilarating and original sequel to 5-star Pulse (“Exquisite blend of skill, art, vitality and expression…” Musical Theatre Review). With live music, animation and movement, this funny and heartfelt show resonates with wider universal truths.

The show premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Scottish Storytelling Centre throughout August 2018. Presented by Greengold Projects and the Authentic Artist Collective. Auld Lang Syne is co-devised and directed by Kath Burlinson of the Authentic Artist Collective. www.facebook.com/MairiCampbellOfficial

mastered at Castlesound Studios by engineer Stuart Hamilton alongside producer Inge Thomson. The album showcases the versatility of Claire’s style and repertoire, with some interesting stories along the way. www.clairehastings.com/tour 14 APRIL

CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At Lyth Arts Centre, Wick. Claire tours her muchawaited second album from former BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Claire Hastings. It is a blend of original and 17 MAY traditional songs under the theme of journeys, and follows the success of Claire’s Almost Blue Promotions presents ..... debut album ‘Between River and Railway’ Songwriters In The Round with DAVID released in 2016. (“An exquisite album” STARR, MARTHA L HEALY, AL SHIELDS: 26 MARCH SONGLINES). The album features At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. ABP accomplished musicians Jenn Butterworth bringing Country / Americana / Bluegrass / TANNARA: At Eden Court, Inverness. With (guitar), Laura Wilkie (fiddle), Thomas Roots music gigs to Aberdeen - named after a background in Scotland’s native traditions, Gibbs (piano) and Andrew Waite the iconic Elvis Costello album of Country their ceaseless musical development is a (accordion). It was recorded, mixed and covers, Almost Blue Promotions was set up melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds: mastered at Castlesound Studios by with the aim of bringing Americana, From indie rock to electronica, as well as engineer Stuart Hamilton alongside Country, Roots gigs to Aberdeen on a Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. producer Inge Thomson. The album regular basis.

Unafraid to experiment, their music is an showcases the versatility of Claire’s style We have hosted artists from the US & electrifying meeting place for a world of and repertoire, with some interesting stories Canada as well as the UK in the great sounds: Punchy and clean, riotous and along the way. historic setting of The Blue Lamp. gritty, tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, www.clairehastings.com/tour www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions/ guitar, accordion and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which 18 MAY is uniquely theirs. They've just released their second album STRANDS at Celtic DAVE ARCARI: At Gig in the Goil, Connections.

Lochgoilhead, Cairndow. PA24 8AQ. www.tannaramusic.com Alternative blues (alt.blues) guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds 6 APRIL owe as much to trash country, punk and Send us all your gig dates rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues for the Highlands JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: At Mr C’s, and have been showcased via ten Thurso, Caithness. Soul-funk outfit James internationally-acclaimed solo album Email them to Carol Brown Is Annie released their anticipated releases. “Dave plays like he got his skin carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com new album (JBiA II) on 15 September. turned inside out and pretty soon my skin Funded by Creative Scotland and produced was inside out too listening and it was all 15 MARCH

by Average White Band legend Hamish good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” MAIRI CAMPBELL :: Auld Lang Syne: At Stuart the 11-track album saw the Edinburgh-based sextet move away from Seasick Steve Melvich Village Hall, Melvich, Thurso. Mairi straight-up funk to what could be described www.facebook.com/giginthegoil presents her theatre show Mairi Campbell: as Caledonia Soul. www.davearcari.com/tour/ Auld Lang Syne. Tales of time, love and www.facebook.com/Earls.Of.Caithness friendship combine in an exhilarating and original sequel to 5-star Pulse (“Exquisite blend of skill, art, vitality and expression…” 13 APRIL Musical Theatre Review). With live music, CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At animation and movement, this funny and Universal Hall, Findhorn. Claire tours her heartfelt show resonates with wider much-awaited second album from former Send us all your gig dates universal truths. The show premiered at BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year for all of the Scottish islands Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Scottish Claire Hastings.

It is a blend of original and Storytelling Centre throughout August 2018.

Email them to Carol traditional songs under the theme of Presented by Greengold Projects and the carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Authentic Artist Collective. Auld Lang Syne journeys, and follows the success of Claire’s debut album ‘Between River and Railway’ is co-devised and directed by Kath Burlinson released in 2016. (“An exquisite album” Isle of Bute …. of the Authentic Artist Collective.

SONGLINES).

The album features Transclyde Music is a group of like minded www.facebook.com/MairiCampbellOfficial accomplished musicians Jenn Butterworth people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are (guitar), Laura Wilkie (fiddle), Thomas to promote live music on the island. For 16 MARCH Gibbs (piano) and Andrew Waite their latest gig news go to …. (accordion). It was recorded, mixed and www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: ayrshire + dumfriesshire :: scottish borders :: + 1 hour over border 5 APRIL JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: At The Sound Archive, Kirkwall, Orkney. Soul-funk outfit James Brown Is Annie released their anticipated new album (JBiA II) on 15 September. Funded by Creative Scotland and produced by Average White Band legend Hamish Stuart the 11-track album saw the Edinburgh-based sextet move away from straight-up funk to what could be described as Caledonia Soul. www.facebook.com/Earls.Of.Caithness 2-6 MAY Brookfield Knights presents ..... MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: At Shetland Folk Festival. May Erlewine made a big impression when she played UK festival dates with her side project, The Sweet Water Warblers, in 2017. Now, she tours in her own right, with two of her renowned backing band to perform in the trio format that has been on the road in the USA. www.facebook.com/mayerlewinemusic www.brookfield-knights.com

AYRSHIRE + DUMFRIESSHIRE + Carlisle

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Multi-Juno award-winning Canadian supergroup The Fretless (2017 Instrumental Album of The Year) also picked up two nominations in the Canadian Folk Music Awards (Best Contemporary Album and Instrumental Group of The Year). The accolade was great news for a band that continues to grow in stature around the world, seen by many as one of the most powerfully charged forces on the roots music circuit. www.facebook.com/thefretless www.brookfield-knights.com

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MARTIN CARTHY: At String Jam Club, County Hotel, Selkirk. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub 18 APRIL CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At Hippodrome, Eyemouth. Claire tours her much-awaited second album from former BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Claire Hastings. It is a blend of original and traditional songs under the theme of journeys, and follows the success of Claire’s debut album ‘Between River and Railway’ released in 2016. (“An exquisite album” SONGLINES). The album features accomplished musicians Jenn Butterworth (guitar), Laura Wilkie (fiddle), Thomas Gibbs (piano) and Andrew Waite (accordion). It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Castlesound Studios by engineer Stuart Hamilton alongside producer Inge Thomson.

The album showcases the versatility of Claire’s style and repertoire, with some interesting stories along the way. www.clairehastings.com/tour 20 APRIL

DARK SIDE OF THE MOOR: At Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed. Dark Side of the Moor carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com is a Pink Floyd tribute band who evolved from the classic rock covers band HD7, 24 MARCH which has a history spanning more than 30 years and although there have been a DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS: number of line up changes and different At Top Secret Blues Festival, Scarborough.

Send us all your gig dates musical styles over the years, two of the Dean Owens is one Scotland’s finest singer/ for Dumfriesshire, original members remain in the band and songwriters. Armed with a searingly soulful South West and Cumbria areas the music has always remained faithful to voice, skillfully crafted stories and our rock based roots. Even as a rock covers memorably heart-twisting melodies, he is a Email them to Carol band, HD7 always played (and continue to compelling and engaging live performer, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com play) a large amount of Pink Floyd in a with an emotional hurricane of stories and standard set and the inevitable decision was songs. His band, The Whisky Hearts, is a 16 MARCH taken back in 2012 to indulge ourselves and mighty all star line-up who can rock up a play an entire set of Pink Floyd! In 2013, storm, with subtle flashes of roots and BADSTONE: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning.

Dark Side of the Moor made their first trip to twang.

Free admission. 9pm. This group of Berwick, when they were invited to play the www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic seasoned musicians play a wide variety of Headline slot on the Saturday night of the music from the likes of the Beatles, The Beer Festival. Since then the band has 27 MARCH Stones, ZZ Top, Thin Lizzy, Stereophonics, returned on two occasions, playing at the ACDC, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company, Beer festival once again and most recently Brookfield Knights presents .....

Queen, David Bowie, The Cult, Stevie at the Malting Theatre in January 2018.

THUNDER AND RAIN: At Eastgate Wonder and more. www.facebook.com/darksideofthemoorhd7 Theatre, Peebles. With their roots in www.facebook.com/Badstone.Band www.facebook.com/BerwickMaltings traditional bluegrass and folk, Coloradobased five-piece Thunder and Rain have 24 MARCH 11 MAY established a strong footing, appealing to the same audience as The Stray Birds, Brookfield Knights presents .....

THE STRING JAM CLUB presents .....

Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and The THUNDER AND RAIN: At Harbour Arts THE LITTLE UNSAID: At String Jam Club, Centre, Irvine. With their roots in traditional Railsplitters. Fusing elements of rock and County Hotel, Selkirk. pop with acoustic instrumentation, they bluegrass and folk, Colorado-based fivewww.facebook.com/StringJamClub have created a very distinctive sound of piece Thunder and Rain have established a their own. strong footing, appealing to the same audience as The Stray Birds, Lindsay Lou & www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco www.brookfield-knights.com The Flatbellys and The Railsplitters. Fusing elements of rock and pop with acoustic 6 APRIL instrumentation, they have created a very distinctive sound of their own.

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FEBRUARY Glasgow Film Festival Glasgow 20 February - 3 March

Knockengorroch's 2019 line-up will feature some www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk of the best home-grown Scottish talent alongside an eclectic mix of international acts, all coming HebCelt together to create a melting pot of innovative Hebrides traditional and electronic music.

18-20 July www.knockengorroch.org.uk

Glasgow Film Festival 2019 is the city’s 15th annual celebration of cinema PLUS it also celebrates the strong link between cinema over the ages and the importance of music to entertain Oban and grip the audience.

Oban www.glasgowfilm.org

JUNE 7-8 June 2019

MARCH Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 1-3 March Edinburgh-based promoters of world-class dub and reggae music are gearing up for their 9th edition at the start of March. Over the past few years, the Wee Dub Festival has become established as one of the finest and most-loved events of its kind in the UK and beyond, attracting the very best established and up-and-coming artists to the Capital each year for a unique celebration of reggae and soundsystem culture. www.weedubfestival.co.uk

MAY Shetland Folk Festival Shetland 3-5 May The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk festival is regarded a prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a voluntary committee (and run by an even bigger pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in reaching out to even the most far flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the isles, consisting of some of the best International, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are regularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our remote isles have to offer. www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 23-26 May

Early bird tickets for Oban Live 2019, Argyll’s biggest outdoor music concert, are to go on sale on Saturday November 10, the event team has announced. The event, started in 2016 by one of Scotland’s finest musical exports Skerryvore, Party at The Palace takes place on June 7 and 8 next year at Mossfield Stadium in Oban, Argyll, on the west coast Linlithgow of Scotland.

10-11 August www.obanlive.com This is the sixth outing for the Linlithgow festival and is set to be another highlight in Scotland’s Killin Music Festival live music calendar. Taking the top spots are The Charlatans and KT Tunstall (Saturday) and DeaKillin con Blue and Wet Wet Wet (Sunday) and the 14-16 June rest of the weekend’s acts are sure to prove a hit with Party at the Palace regulars. It’s only 20 An electric three day festival of music featuring live bands and artists on the main stage, as well mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glasgow, making it one of the most easily accessible muas fringe events throughout the area over the weekend. The packed 2019 lineup includes: Ele- sic festivals in Scotland. phant Sessions // Trail West // Siobhan Miller // www.partyatthepalace.co.uk Blue Rose Code // Kinnaris Quintet // Torridon // Ryan Young // Gnoss // Tom McGuire & The Brassholes // Beinn Lee // Eabhal // DLÙ // The 101 // Headland // Greig Taylor Music Blues Party in the Park Combo // Katie & Abi // Open Stage Sunday Competition. All remaining tickets are on sale Bathgate, West Lothian now!

1 September www.killinmusicfestival.com Celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary in 2019 Bathgate's 'Party in the Park' is a yearly family focused music festival with two music stages, childrens rides, free face painting, food, stalls, and lots of fun - it's held in the town's Kirkton Park.

Tiree Music Festival There is a main stage and acoustic stage with Tiree music on both throughout the day with free en12–14 July try and no ticket required. A real mix of music from local bands and artists to those further TMF is celebrating the fastest ever ticket sales afield. There is no ticket required and no entry for the annual festival, with 750 early bird tickets selling out in just 52 minutes and all Glamp- fee and as this is geared towards families there ing and Campervan tickets selling out in just 10 is a strict no alcohol policy. minutes, an unprecedented record for the festi- www.facebook.com/partyinthepark val that will help mark its 10th edition. 2019 will see the 2000 capacity festival celebrate its 10th birthday and a special year of celebrations will mark the decade, beginning in January with TIREE: A Toast to 10 Years of Tiree Music Festi- Perthshire Amber val show at Celtic Connections. This one-off The Dougie MacLean Festival night will be hosted by Tiree natives Skerryvore Perthshire and Trail West at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket where a number of very special guests alongside 1-3 November brand-new collaborations from musicians who The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together have played the TMF stages over the last 10 many musicians and entertainers from different years. TMF10’s line-up will also be officially anparts of the world who have been involved with nounced in spectacular fashion as part of this celebratory night and remaining tickets will also Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates be released on general sale. the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery.

It’s a vibrant, welcoming festival with music at Stonehaven Folk its core in beautiful autumnal Perthshire. The Stonehaven Festival Hub is Amber Central (The Royal Hotel, Dunkeld). With concerts from castle to concert 12-15 July hall plus Cabaret Amber, Open Mic + acoustic The pretty North East coastal town of Stonesessions. Contact 01350 724261 for latest or haven comes alive with a vibrant mix of tradiemail admin@butterstone.com tional and contemporary “Folk” music and song www.perthshireamber.com ….. concerts, ceilidh, sessions, singarounds, workshops, the famous aqua ceilidh and world paper’n’comb championships!

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One of Scotland’s longest-running folk festivals, celebrating its 37th outing in 2019, the Orkney Folk Festival is one of the most prolific events in the Scottish and UK folk calendars, and one of the highlights of Orkney’s diary of community events. An entirely voluntary run event, the festival annually attracts artists from all corners of the folk world - from leading international names to up and coming fresh faces - to Stromness, in Orkney’s West Mainland, for four days of concerts, ceilidhs, clubs, sessions, talks and craic.

Artists and audiences are welcomed by and into Orkney’s own thriving folk scene, with Orcadian artists providing around two thirds of the festival programme. Line-up announced across December-March, with tickets on sale in April, around six weeks ahead of the event. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com

Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Galloway 23-26 May

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Advance weekend tickets for next year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival, to be held from 18-20 July 2019, are available from the festival website.

Day tickets and those for opening shows, late night activities and community events in Lewis and Harris go on sale next year when the full festival programme is finalised. www.hebceltfest.com

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