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Roddy Hart delves into the show archive to bring you his Folk & Roots Collection. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Natasha Raskin Sharp: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Scottish Indie legends BMX Bandits celebrate 30 years in the business with a music mix. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Belladrum: 10.15pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights of WARD THOMAS' performance at Belladrum 2018. www.bbcalba.co.uk

Na Trads: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. SEAMUS O'SULLIVAN performs at the 2017 Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk TUNE: 11.50pm on BBC Scotland. LEWIS CAPALDI performs 'Tough'. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland FRIDAY 8 MARCH 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 Belladrum: 10.55pm on BBC ALBA. DARLINGSIDE perform at Belladrum 2018. www.bbcalba.co.uk

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 fans, each WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH episode crackling with an energy and vibrancy that comes from a mix of crowd-pleasing favourites and The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. exciting breakthrough acts. The headliners go back to Tune into what is happening in music, arts and culture their roots, playing intimate, electric sets to diehard from across Scotland. fans, and the post-industrial aesthetic of derelict www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland spaces lend the show a unique visual style reflecting the spare, down and dirty performances from Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC emerging stars and seasoned professionals. This Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the essential songs. episode features performances from GLASVEGAS, www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland RODDY WOOMBLE and VISTAS. www.bbcalba.co.uk Travelling Folk: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce Macgregor brings you the very best of folk and roots SATURDAY 9 MARCH music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Take The Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the

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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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TUNE: 10.40pm on BBC Scotland. PALE WAVES perform at SWG3. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland

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: 9pm 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 THURSDAY 7 MARCH their roots, playing intimate, electric sets to diehard fans, and the post-industrial aesthetic of derelict The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. spaces lend the show a unique visual style reflecting Tune into what is happening in music, arts and culture the spare, down and dirty performances from from across Scotland. emerging stars and seasoned professionals. This www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland episode features performances from AIDAN MOFFAT and RM HUBBERT, COLIN MacLEOD and ZOE Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC GRAHAM. Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the essential songs. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Horace and Lynval of THE SPECIALS reveal the music that resonates with them. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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releases, plus rock and pop music from Scotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland and around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Stephen Broad sits in, with music in Rip It Up Unwrapped: 10.30pm on BBC the studio from soprano CAROLYN SAMPSON. Scotland. A celebration of 1960's Scottish pop featuring LULU, ALEX HARVEY and JOHN www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland MARTYN. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland Belladrum: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. YOU ME AT SIX perform at Belladrum 2018.

Na Trads: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. TIDE LINES www.bbcalba.co.uk perform at the 2017 Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk ALT: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Alt is big, it’s bold and it’s brash – it’s Alt. It’s here to reclaim music TRNSMT: 11pm on BBC Scotland. Highlights of from shiny floored studios and give it back to TRNSMT 2018, presented by Edith Bowman. the fans, each episode crackling with an energy www.bbc.co.uk/scotland and vibrancy that comes from a mix of crowdpleasing favourites and exciting breakthrough SUNDAY 10 MARCH acts. The headliners go back to their roots, playing intimate, electric sets to diehard fans, Mike Ritchie On Sunday: 4-6pm on Celtic and the post-industrial aesthetic of derelict Music Radio 95FM + DAB. Handpicked tunes spaces lend the show a unique visual style from established acts, new voices and anything reflecting the spare, down and dirty that takes my fancy from the wonderful worlds performances from emerging stars and of americana, roots, folk, singer/songwriters seasoned professionals. This episode features without worrying about labels. Voted Best Radio performances from AIDAN MOFFAT and RM Show in americana-uk 2017 Readers' Poll.

HUBBERT, COLIN MacLEOD and ZOE www.celticmusicradio.net GRAHAM. www.bbcalba.co.uk Take The Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

For the very best in traditional music and song Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. join Gary Innes.

End the day in the company of the songwriting www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland masters of country, folk, blues and soul. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Jazz Nights: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Seonaid Aitken is joined by David Bowden for a MONDAY 11 MARCH preview of the Aberdeen Jazz Festival.

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 essential songs. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

Featuring live sessions and new material from the best alternative artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Musical Path: 10pm on BBC ALBA. A showcase of the most innovative cutting edge trad acts. 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 TUNE: 11.20pm on BBC Scotland. LEWIS CAPALDI performs 'Tough'. www.bbc.co.uk/scotland Belladrum: 11.45pm on BBC ALBA. YOU ME AT SIX perform at Belladrum 2018. www.bbcalba.co.uk TUESDAY 12 MARCH The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music,

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songwriters with people who have first-hand experience of the criminal justice system. CoNatasha Raskin Sharp: 11pm on BBC Radio writers on the debut album, ‘Not Known at this Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on Scotland. An eclectic mix of music from the TV Address’, include prisoners, prison staff, BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the essential antiques presenter. researchers and social workers. Through these songs. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland diverse collaborations the songs offer a unique www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland portrait of criminal justice in Scotland. There are ------------------------------------------------ no advance tickets for this gig. It’s a Pay-WhatAnother Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on You-Can event with a suggested £5 contribution.

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Glasgow, a three-day country music event. www.unionchapel.org.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 24 MARCH Belladrum: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from Belladrum 2018, including AMY FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: MacDONALD. At Twickfolk, Twickenham. Findlay Napier is one www.bbcalba.co.uk of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – Oran Na Mna: 11pm on BBC ALBA. A thoroughly active and a truly energised with a celebration of women's contribution to the gaelic heart-warming zing. He made his name touring PLEASE CHECK ALL GIG DATES/ and recording with multi-award winning song book, featuring MAGGIE MacINNES. www.bbcalba.co.uk Scottish folk band Back of the Moon.

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OR BOOKING TICKETS Roddy shines a spotlight on great songwriting 27 MARCH THINGS CAN CHANGE!! both contemporary and clsssic. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: At Green Note, London. Findlay Napier is one of WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio thoroughly active and a truly energised with a Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, heart-warming zing. He made his name touring arts and culture from across Scotland. and recording with multi-award winning www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Moon. www.findlaynapier.com Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on HELPING SCOTTISH BASED BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the essential 28 MARCH MUSICIANS PROMOTE songs.

LONDON GIGS www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Edinburgh's Neu Reekie presents ..... To celebrate all things European & Send us all your gig Travelling Folk: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland.

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EURO ANIMATION - plus Neu Reekie's Email them to Carol www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland MICHAEL PEDERSEN & KEVIN WILLIAMSON carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com and more to come!: At The Red Lion, 640 High The Musical Path: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. A Road Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA. After eight showcase of the most innovative cutting edge plus years of completing cultural quests / 14 MARCH trad acts. unshackling prize-winning events all over the www.bbcalba.co.uk globe, Neu! Reekie! end our London abstinence TANNARA: At Slaughtered Lamb, London. With to say f*ck you to Brexit. Neu! Reekie! have a background in Scotland’s native traditions, TUNE: 10.40pm on BBC Scotland. PALE built a show unashamedly pro-European in their ceaseless musical development is a melting outlook, inspired by the best in contemporary WAVES perform at SWG3. pot of ideas, genres and sounds: From indie rock European and international culture, language www.bbc.co.uk/scotland to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and and coruscation. Tickets @ diverse folk scene. Unafraid to experiment, their www.everythingup.brownpapertickets.com Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. music is an electrifying meeting place for a Featuring live sessions and new material from www.facebook.com/neureeking world of sounds: Punchy and clean, riotous and the best alternative artists. gritty, tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland 16 APRIL guitar, accordion and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which is THURSDAY 14 MARCH SALTHOUSE: At The Slaughtered Lamb, 34-35 uniquely theirs. They've just released their Great Sutton Street, London. EC1V 0DX. second album STRANDS at Celtic Connections.

The Afternoon Show: 2pm on BBC Radio 7.30pm. "Jenny Sturgeon is as close to an Scotland. Tune into what is happening in music, www.tannaramusic.com organic folksinger/songwriter as you can get. arts and culture from across Scotland.

She absorbs the culture, essence, stories and 16 MARCH www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland legends of her native region and manufactures them into inspired songs and tunes which reflect Distant Voices with EMMA POLLOCK, JO Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on much of the natural world around her." - Folk All BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with all the essential MANGO, LOUIS ABBOTT and DONNA www.facebook.com/jennysturgeonmusic MACIOCIA: At Union Chapel, London. Join songs. musicians Emma Pollock (Ex-Delgados), Jo www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Mango, Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow), and Donna Maciocia who’ll be sharing some of the The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio songs and stories from the Distant Voices Scotland. Archive performances from the best homegrown acts including TEENAGE FANCLUB project. The Distant Voices project brings together some of Scotland’s most acclaimed and OUT LINES.

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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 10 APRIL

DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert with special guests THE WINDHAM CHAMBER SINGERS: At Windham Performing Arts Centre, Windham, Maine. “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 3 JANUARY - 29 MARCH Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, SKERRYVORE - EVO Tour USA: Twice winners Kathy Mattea and many other top performers.

He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef of Scottish 'Live Act Of The Year' Skerryvore extend their EVO World Tour to include more US Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of shows in 2019 with dates in NY, PA, FL, OK, IL, Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! Tickets @ WI, MI, AR and KS throughout January and www.windhamchambersingers.tix.com March. Back on the remote Scottish island of www.dougiemaclean.com Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only 11 APRIL dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multi-award winning act that was performing in over 25 countries worldwide. From DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert: At Shalin Liu those traditional roots the band have developed Performance Centre, Rockport, Maine. “Dougie both in size and sound to create a unique fusion MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singersongwriter and a national musical of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and and instrumental composition. He is rhythms with a range of other genres is a internationally renowned for his song trademark of their distinctive, high-energy 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and sound. inspired performances. His songs have been www.skerryvore.com covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan www.facebook.com/skerryvore Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many other top performers.

APRIL / MAY He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS: In Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC USA (various dates inc Albino Skunk Music Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! Tickets @ Festival SC, Pensacola Festival FL, Frog Pond AL). Dean Owens is one Scotland’s finest singer/ www.tickets.rockportmusic.org www.dougiemaclean.com songwriters. Armed with a searingly soulful voice, skillfully crafted stories and memorably heart-twisting melodies, he is a compelling and 13 APRIL engaging live performer, with an emotional DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert: At 8th Step @ hurricane of stories and songs. His band, The Proctors/GE Theatre, Schenectady, NY. “Dougie Whisky Hearts, is a mighty all star line-up who can rock up a storm, with subtle flashes of roots MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singersongwriter and a national musical and twang. treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. He is 8 APRIL internationally renowned for his song DOUGIE MACLEAN in Concert: At Blackstone 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and inspired performances. His songs have been River Theatre, Cumberland, Rhode Island. covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan “Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, singer-songwriter and a national musical Kathy Mattea and many other top performers. treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of and instrumental composition. He is Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC internationally renowned for his song 'Caledonia', music for 'Last of the Mohicans' and Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! Tickets @

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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. 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.

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Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 6 MARCH TANNARA: At Edinburgh Folk Club. With a background in Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless musical development is a melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds: From indie rock to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. Unafraid to experiment, their music is an electrifying meeting place for a world of sounds: Punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which is uniquely theirs. They've just released their second album STRANDS at Celtic Connections. www.tannaramusic.com 7 MARCH ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh 9 MARCH McGOLDRICK MCCUSKER DOYLE: At Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh. One of the highlights of any year is going on the road and playing with

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my friends Mike McGoldrick & John Doyle. The never really ending 'The Wishing Tree Tour' continues in 2009! We have a 25 date tour of the UK & Ireland. We hope to see some of you at one of the gigs - 'John McCusker. All tour dates @ www.johnmccusker.co.uk 10 MARCH MIDGE URE: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. ‘Songs and Stories’. Midge will play with COLE STACEY and JOE O’KEEFE (India Electric Company) and answer audience questions. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net 11 MARCH Brookfield Knights presents ..... THUNDER AND RAIN: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.

With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk, Colorado-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. www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco www.brookfield-knights.com 12 MARCH

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RootsBase presents ..... KIM EDGAR (solo): At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose HATS OFF GENTLEMEN IT’S ADEQUATE: At Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AZ. Pan-European folk St Cecilia’s Hall, University of Edinburgh. band CARA (that Kim is a member of) is Malcolm Galloway singing and talking about the releasing “Mòran Taing” as a single on Thursday past, present and future of the brain at 28 March. This is two years after Kim's dad died Edinburgh’s Mad Hatter/Grey Matter Festival. An from cancer and CARA is hoping to raise funds unusual event, merging a science lecture with a for Cancer Research UK, and also to comfort 'Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate' concert. those who have experienced loss through this Many of our songs have been inspired by song, which focuses on gratitude for the people neuroscience. Malcolm Galloway combines who touch our lives. Tonight at Rootsbase Kim working as a consultant neuropathologist and will be performing the song in an exclusive solo medical school teacher with being an award live preview two nights before before the winning musician. His band 'Hats Off Gentlemen release. 'Mòran Taing' means “many thanks” in It’s Adequate' have written albums inspired by Scots Gaelic. The single will be available from neuroscience, brain evolution, and artificial CARA's website and digital download stores from intelligence). Tickets from Thursday, 28 March, as will the official music www.eventbrite.co.uk video. Rootsbase is a new live music club www.hatsoffgentlemen.com dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going under the 19 MARCH name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at RootsBase presents ..... THE BEVVY the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at SISTERS: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) to 9.30pm and Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ music club - dedicated to presenting the very www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going www.cara-music.com under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon 28 MARCH Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh 21 MARCH 29 MARCH Synergy Concerts presents..... LEE 'SCRATCH' PERRY: At Summerhall, 1 UFO Final Tour: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh.

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RootsBase presents ..... ADAM SUTHERLAND: 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/ ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South programme College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm.

14 MARCH www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh 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 15 MARCH FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: At House Concert (see web site), Edinburgh.

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BBC BIG BAND featuring CLAIRE MARTIN: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Multi award-winning jazz vocalist and radio presenter, Claire Martin 23 MARCH OBE, joins the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a unique celebration of the legendary MAIRI CAMPBELL :: Auld Lang Syne: At ladies of jazz including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Mairi Holiday, Judy Garland and their contemporaries. presents her theatre show Mairi Campbell: Auld Supported by SAM BREADON (a member of The Lang Syne. Tales of time, love and friendship Queen’s Hall). Tickets @ combine in an exhilarating and original sequel to www.thequeenshall.net 5-star Pulse (“Exquisite blend of skill, art, vitality and expression…” Musical Theatre Review). With 2 APRIL live music, animation and movement, this funny and heartfelt show resonates with wider RootsBase presents ..... SEONAID AITKEN: universal truths. The show premiered at A NIGHT WITH ELLA: At Gilded Balloon Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Scottish Storytelling Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Centre throughout August 2018. Presented by Edinburgh. A new live music club - dedicated to Greengold Projects and the Authentic Artist presenting the very best in folk, trad and rootsCollective. Auld Lang Syne is co-devised and based music. Going under the name RootsBase, directed by Kath Burlinson of the Authentic Artist the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at Collective. the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of www.facebook.com/MairiCampbellOfficial Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA (£9 concession) @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/ presents Norse Myths with ARILD programme ANDERSEN and PAOLO VINACCIA: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Tickets @ 3 APRIL www.thequeenshall.net CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At 26 MARCH Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh. Claire tours her

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: edinburgh + west + mid + east lothian 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 7 APRIL ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh JENNA REID & HARRIS PLAYFAIR with MR MCFALL’S CHAMBER: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. One of Shetland’s finest and most accomplished modern-day fiddlers, Jenna Reid, is joined by long-time accompanist Harris Playfair and the genre-defying string ensemble Mr McFall’s Chamber in a sumptuous double-bill of musical mastery. Supported by SAM BREADON (a member of The Queen’s Hall).

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Scotland. www.widedays.com 12 APRIL WILKO JOHNSON with GLENN TILBROOK: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. The original Dr Feelgood guitarist and founding member of Squeeze share the bill. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net Wide Days Showcases: At Teviot Row House, 13 Bristo Place, EH8 9AJ + La Belle Angele, 11 Hastie's Close, Edinburgh EH1 1HJ. The evening begins in the with jazz-infused singer-songwriter Megan Airlie, followed by the gentle tones of VanIves and new pop prospect SHEARS, who has been working with engineer Matty Green (credits include Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Biffy Clyro and Taylor Swift). It takes an electronic turn with Edinburgh acts Chuchoter and Eyes Of Others (recently remixed by techno pioneer Andrew Weatherall), before making way for teenage indie rockers Parliamo and the dark post-punk, beat infusion of Franky’s Evil Party. www.widedays.com/2019-artists 14 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 9 APRIL (Duo): At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live RootsBase presents ..... IONA FYFE: At music club - dedicated to presenting the very Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose best in folk, trad and roots-based music. Going Street, Edinburgh. A new live music club under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon trad and roots-based music. Going under the Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin @ www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ 18 APRIL www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme TOMMY SMITH SEXTET: At Queen's Hall, 11-13 APRIL Edinburgh. Beasts of Scotland is inspired by the late Edwin Morgan’s poetry created to describe Wide Days Music Convention 2019: At the characteristics of Scottish wildlife. Smith Various venues in Edinburgh. Wide Days is set revisits one of his most successful and to celebrate its tenth edition with an expanded compelling pieces for the first time in many programme including more networking years, a suite of musical portraits which crackles opportunities, pre-event activities and the with jazz spontaneity with narration by Tam addition of a significantly expanded live offering Dean Burn. Tickets @ which will see three Scottish festivals each www.thequeenshall.net curate a venue. Delegates arriving in Edinburgh on Thursday 11 April will have the option to 21 APRIL take part in a guided tour of the city followed by pre-event entertainment. Friday 14 April will ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South continue with the conference at Teviot Row College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at House, followed by a showcase featuring a 2.30pm. selection of Scotland’s most promising acts. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh Saturday 13 April will see the addition of a range of optional activities, an event catering for LAKE STREET DIVE: At Queen's Hall, the performing artists and a significant boost to Edinburgh. The multi-genre band from Boston, the live programme. This will provide delegates Massachusetts showcase their new album. and public alike with an opportunity to get a Tickets @ flavour of the participating festivals – to be www.thequeenshall.net announced next month - which will also include a selection of exciting acts from outside 23 APRIL

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 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 APRIL ALI WHITWELL: At Captain's Bar, South College Street, Edinburgh. Every Thursday at 2.30pm. www.facebook.com/CaptainsBarEdinburgh 29 APRIL 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 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 rootsbased 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. 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 7 MAY RootsBase presents ..... RACHEL NEWTON: 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

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RootsBase presents ..... RYAN YOUNG: 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 13 June

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TOMMY SMITH, BRIAN KELLOCK & KATHLEEN MACINNES plus FERGUS NEU! REEKIE!: At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. MCCREADIE TRIO: At Queen's Hall, Tickets @ Edinburgh. Tommy’s enduring partnership www.thequeenshall.net with pianist Brian Kellock has produced outstanding albums and enthralled audiences 14 MAY on both sides of the Atlantic. They’re joined for part of this concert by Kathleen RootsBase presents ..... FERGUS MacInnes, one of the great voices in Gaelic MCCREADIE TRIO: At Gilded Balloon singing. Supported by the National Lottery Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, through Creative Scotland and Medici Edinburgh. A new live music club - dedicated Advisors. At Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Tickets to presenting the very best in folk, trad and @ roots-based music. Going under the name www.thequeenshall.net RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon 18 JUNE Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at RootsBase presents ..... (to be 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 confirmed): At Gilded Balloon Basement, concession) @ Rose Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme live music club - dedicated to presenting the very best in folk, trad and roots-based music.

21 MAY Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place every Tuesday at the RootsBase presents ..... GIL SCOTTGilded Balloon Basement at the west end of HERON SONGBOOK: At Gilded Balloon Rose Street. All shows begin at 7.30pm Basement, Rose Theatre, Rose Street, (doors open at 6.30pm) and all tickets are Edinburgh. A new live music club - dedicated priced at £11 (£9 concession) @ to presenting the very best in folk, trad and www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme roots-based music. Going under the name RootsBase, the weekly gigs will take place 25 JUNE every Tuesday at the Gilded Balloon Basement at the west end of Rose Street. All RootsBase presents ..... WESTWARD THE shows begin at 7.30pm (doors open at LIGHT: At Gilded Balloon Basement, Rose 6.30pm) and all tickets are priced at £11 (£9 Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh. A new live concession) @ music club - dedicated to presenting the very www.gildedballoon.co.uk/programme best in folk, trad and roots-based music.

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carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 8 MARCH FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: At Boarding House, Howwood (nr. Paisley). Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and a truly energised with 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 RED RUM CLUB: At Broadcast, Glasgow.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area album ‘Matador’ to Glasgow. Purveyors of a uniquely "Tarantino-inspired”, spaghettiwestern flavoured sound that marries mariachi brass to indie rock’n’roll, these desperados from Liverpool have been picking up glowing reviews for their debut album ‘Matador'.

Signed to the Modern Sky UK label (The Blinders / Calva Louise), the sextet have already picked up supporters in Steve Lamacq (BBC 6Music), Ross Buchanon (Radio X) and Janice Long (BBC Wales) and will hit the road with new album in tow in March. www.facebook.com/RedRumClubBand/ 9 MARCH TANNARA: At Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock.

With a background in Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless musical development is a melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds: From indie rock to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene.

Unafraid to experiment, their music is an electrifying meeting place for a world of sounds: Punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which is uniquely theirs. They've just released their second album STRANDS at Celtic Connections. www.tannaramusic.com 10 MARCH The Fallen Angels Club presents .....

FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: At The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh 2016 and Megan Henwood and Findlay Napier are a few hours into an EFDSS run song writing retreat. They are outside drinking their 7th coffee of the morning. Napier’s driven nine hours from Glasgow and is a bit wobbly.

Henwood’s back from a month long writing trip to Nashville and she is jet lagged and delusional. “Fancy writing a song about maths?” Napier enquires. And so the seed for this song writing partnership was sewn. Their collaboration has led to the creation of songs about hermit known as The North Pond Phantom, WBAI host Bob Fass’ lifesaving broadcast on 6th Nov 1971, Georg Cantor’s struggle with infinity, maths and God and something about Shepards and leaders. They are yet to write a song about pickup trucks… or beer. If ever an artist called on the elements in her song writing, it’s Megan Henwood. The distinguished English singer-songwriter is far too self-deprecating to describe herself as a force of nature, but her third album River reaffirms her unique ability to create roots music of beguiling purity from what’s around her. One of the finest songwriters and storytellers of the contemporary Scottish folk scene Findlay Napier is an insurgent talent that comes on like a Caledonian Loudon Wainwright. Distilled to artful acoustic guitar and Napier’s remarkable voice his most recent album “Glasgow” captures the timeless essence of one of the world’s great cities.

Tickets £13 from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151 and @ www.Ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/findlaynapiermusic www.facebook.com/meganhenwoodmusic www.fallenangelsclub.com 15-16 MARCH SAMAs 'Paisley Takeover': At Paisley Arts Centre + The Bungalow, Paisley. The two-day 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,

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'Scottish Women Inventing Music' Launches on 8 March + 2 live music events to celebrate GIGnotes.. Friday, 8 March: Bitches Brew @ Old Hairdressers

+ Hidden Rhythms @ Glasgow Women’s Library. Info @ www.scottishwomeninventingmusic.com

Scottish Women Inventing Music (SWIM) is a collaboration of music creators and industry professionals who identify as female - founded by award-winning Musical Director, Arranger and Composer, Hilary Brooks.

Membership is comprised of women working in all areas and genres of music, who are committed to achieving a level playing field for women, pushing for gender equality across the music industries.

Friday 8 March sees the official launch of the organisation with a collection of special day and evening events taking place in Glasgow.

MUSIC NEWS Scotland will have a full preview of these in our next MNS edition on Thursday evening.

Caroline Sewell, Musicians' Union Regional Organiser for Scotland and Northern Ireland, is a panellist on Friday

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The performance is sure to be not only memorable, but inspirational. In their words: “This is a chance to hear original songs and poetry celebrating love, joy, sadness, hope Tickets and more details for the daytime and everything that comes with life. Written events can be found @ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-wo men-inventing-music-swi m-official-launch-daytime-event-tickets-55513532470 and performed by young women who are often hidden, these tracks will give you a glimpse of The evening musical events are: a world too often overlooked. From party Bitches Brew SWIM Launch Special bangers to sobby ballads they showcase a at Old Hairdressers ..... wide range of experience and personalities.

Launched in 2015 by SWIM member Emma We want to share our stories – come and be a Smith, Bitches Brew showcases the diversity of part of them.” talent and raw energy of female improvisers Tickets are available via from the fields of jazz, folk, electronic music www.womenslibrary.org.uk/event/hidden-rhythms and free improvising. Bitches Brew is a response to female performers, programmers Founder Hilary Brooks explains, “I’m delighted to be part of an ambitious network and creators being sidelined by the music created specifically for women in music in industry, it challenges the fallacy that there Scotland. I’ve been fortunate to enjoy a aren’t enough highly talented female instrumentalists around, or that more than one professional career in music over the last thirty years and I’d hoped that a network like ‘girl band’ in a night would just be overkill.

SWIM would not be necessary in 2019.

Pushing artistic boundaries by appealing to both the jazz and contemporary music However, in 2016 after hearing some very audiences, Bitches Brew is a night of music disappointing gender statistics and a rallying that will blow your mind and feed your soul. To call from Vanessa Reed (the CEO of the PRS celebrate the launch of SWIM there will be Foundation and Women’s Hour power-lister performances from members. number 3 behind Beyoncé and Taylor Swift) I returned from that meeting of women Kim Edgar, Bell Lungs, Signy + Emma and composers in London and decided to start a Anne Martin will all be performing live at Glasgow’s The Old Hairdressers to round off an Scottish network dedicated to improving the gender imbalance of opportunities in the music incredible launch day. business.

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Hidden Rhythms at Glasgow Women’s Library .....

We are delighted to be including the vibrant, emerging talents of a diverse and talented group of young women also known as Hidden Rhythms. The setting is Glasgow Women’s Library which has become one of the most celebrated and vital organisations in Scotland. It is the only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements, with a lending library, archive collections and innovative programmes of public events & learning

I hope that people attending our launch will have an enjoyable and interesting day; perhaps think twice about who is making, presenting, producing the music that they listen to and support festivals that have committed to the KEYCHANGE international initiative, to have 50:50 gender parity on stage by 2022.”

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area 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. Tickets from £7 - £12 on 0300 300 1210, from Eventbrite UK or @ www.officialsama.co.uk

American roots music into the modern age!” little did he know just how far that kick would go. He immediately formed Jason & The Scorchers and never looked back. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s they tore up venues across the planet and became known as one of the most exciting live bands of their era. On classic LPs like Fervor and Lost and Found they “singlehandedly rewrote the history of rock ‘n roll in the South” (Rolling Stone.) Their instinctive ability to combine traditional country music with high-energy punk rock has not been surpassed to this day. In 2008 they were 22 MARCH awarded the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance.

TANNARA: At Cumbernauld Theatre, Never one to rest on his laurels, in 1999 the Cumbernauld. With a background in Scotland’s “Godfather of Americana” (Mojo) went solo. To native traditions, their ceaseless musical date, he has released five Jason Ringenberg solo development is a melting pot of ideas, genres albums, with everyone from the BBC to USA and sounds: From indie rock to electronica, as Today lauding his song writing. His high octane well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. one-man show prompted The Times (UK) to call Unafraid to experiment, their music is an him “one of the most exciting performers of his electrifying meeting place for a world of sounds: generation.” In 2002 he created a children’s Punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and music character called Farmer Jason, winning honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and numerous awards including an Emmy for his PBS vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered video program It’s A Farmer Jason. Often, this musical world which is uniquely theirs. They've relentless barnstormer will perform a Farmer just released their second album STRANDS at Jason kids show in the daytime and a Jason Celtic Connections.

Ringenberg concert at night in the same city. His www.tannaramusic.com latest album Stand Tall was written whilst participating in the Artist in Residence Program 26 MARCH for the National Park Service at Sequoia National Park. It is not hard to imagine him writing songs Brookfield Knights presents ..... THUNDER whilst climbing a 10000 foot Sierra Nevada AND RAIN: At The Performing Arts Centre, mountain! That restless spirit will not be stilled.

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BADSTONE: At Kelly's Bar, Cleland. Free www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco admission. 9pm. This group of seasoned www.brookfield-knights.com musicians play a wide variety of music from the likes of the Beatles, The Stones, ZZ Top, Thin 28 MARCH Lizzy, Stereophonics, ACDC, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company, Queen, David Bowie, The Cult, Stevie CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At Biggar Wonder and more.

Corn Exchange, Biggar. Claire tours her muchwww.facebook.com/Badstone.Band awaited second album from former BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Claire Hastings. 14 APRIL It is a blend of original and traditional songs under the theme of journeys, and follows the The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... GOOD success of Claire’s debut album ‘Between River LOVELIES & FORTUNATE ONES: At CCA, and Railway’ released in 2016. (“An exquisite Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The Good album” SONGLINES). The album features Lovelies are a Canadian folk/country harmony accomplished musicians Jenn Butterworth trio, consisting of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough (guitar), Laura Wilkie (fiddle), Thomas Gibbs and Sue Passmore. Three immensely talented (piano) and Andrew Waite (accordion). It was vocalists and songwriters in their own right; recorded, mixed and mastered at Castlesound however, it’s their voices interwoven in Studios by engineer Stuart Hamilton alongside harmony – powerful and pure, organic and producer Inge Thomson. The album showcases inspiring – that elevates the Good Lovelies from the versatility of Claire’s style and repertoire, impressive to peerless. Over the course of their with some interesting stories along the way. decade-plus career, they’ve covered plenty of www.clairehastings.com/tour stylistic ground, adding tinges of pop, roots, jazz, and even hip-hop to their country folk core The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... JASON at various points. The trio first united in 2006 for RINGENBERG: At CCA (Club Room), Glasgow. a one-off performance and has since compiled a Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Jason Ringenberg was catalogue of four studio albums, a pair of EPs, a born and raised on an Illinois hog farm that live album, and Christmas collection. Over the bordered the Rock Island Line Railroad. When he course of their decade-plus career, they’ve left for Nashville on 4th July 4, 1981, to pursue covered plenty of stylistic ground, adding tinges his dream of “making a band that could kick 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. Tickets £15 on 0141 204 5151 and @ www.Ticketweb.co.uk www.facebook.com/goodlovelies/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 17 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... 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 28 APRIL 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.

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 19: glasgow + surrounding area:: fife + central + perthshire + tayside they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via ten internationally-acclaimed solo album releases. “Dave plays like he got his skin The Fallen Angels Club presents ..... turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR: At The Hug & inside out too listening and it was all good. That Pint, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. William boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player The Conqueror are currently riding high in the and a soul man…” - Seasick Steve Record Store Charts at number one this week www.davearcari.com/tour/ 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 Send us all your gig dates for through a grunge/indie filter, with diverse Tayside, Perthshire, influences including The Doors and The Fife and Central areas Lemonheads. Praised for their grit and authenticity by the likes of The Guardian and . Email them to Carol NPR’s Ann Powers, they made their mark at carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Americana Fest in Nashville, signing to Loose and sharing the stage at the UK Americana 9 MARCH Awards 2017 with the likes of Van Morrison, Richard Thompson and Ethan Johns. Tickets £11 Strange Behaviours presents ..... GASP + on 0141 204 5151 and @ JACKAL TRADES: At Tolbooth, Stirling. Doors www.Ticketweb.co.uk 7.30pm. The Tolbooth’s regular alternative gig www.facebook.com/williamtheconquerormusic night returns with rare sets from two of www.fallenangelsclub.com Scotland’s most widely respected and lesserspotted hip hop artists. Enigmatic, prolific and 5 MAY influential, GASP is arguably one of underground hip-hop’s most revered emcees. Via a steady PARLIAMO with PLEASURE HEADS: At Stag slew of videos, he portrays a character & Dagger Festival, Glasgow. The band fuse a bordering on unhinged, lunacy, aggression, a revival of rock 'n' roll guitar music with pop melodies alike to the 60's whilst carrying a punk sense of horror either stuffed down your throat where you stand, or else lurking never too far energy and huge echoey drums of 80's dance away. In his lyrics however you see the humour music, Parliamo represent an exciting take on and the innate ability to sum up common underground pop and play anthems by the experience in neat verse that has kept him at youth, for the youth. Lyrically inspired by the the top of the scene’s foodchain for years now. likes of John Cooper Clarke and Mike Skinner Joining him on the night is cult producer and name their musical influences as including Physiks, a regular collaborator and part of what The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Fatboy Slim and has kept GASP’s output of the highest quality in Oakzy B amongst others. The group are made production and musicality. In support is up of Jack Dailly (vocals), Finn Freeburn emerging emcee and Scottish Alternative Music Morrison (guitars), Fraser Nicholson (bass), Award-nominated artist Jackal Trades. A writer Calum Simpson (guitar) and Ben France whose distinctive rasp and work with a range of (drums). esteemed producers has seen his reputation www.facebook.com/ParliamoBand build, through two self-released albums chocked full of social observation, political backlash and 7 MAY sarcastic one-liners. Tickets: £6 advance / £8 on the door / £5 with a Young Scot Card (purchase Brookfield Knights presents ..... THE in person at Box Office required). On sale now FRETLESS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Multi-Juno award-winning Canadian on 01786 274 000, via Tolbooth website or @ http://bit.ly/sbGASP supergroup The Fretless (2017 Instrumental www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth Album of The Year) also picked up two nominations in the Canadian Folk Music Awards www.facebook.com/strangebehavioursstirling (Best Contemporary Album and Instrumental 14 MARCH 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 FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: At The Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Findlay of the most powerfully charged forces on the Napier is one of the most highly-regarded roots music circuit. performers and creative forces on the Scottish www.facebook.com/thefretless music scene – thoroughly active and a truly www.brookfield-knights.com energised with a heart-warming zing. He made his name touring and recording with multi-award 17-19 MAY winning traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Moon.

DAVE ARCARI: At Drimsynie Estate Hotel, www.findlaynapier.com Drimsynie Estate Hotel, Lochgoilhead, Bute Town. Alternative blues (alt.blues) guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as Crail Folk Club presents ..... 'ALAN REID': At Crail Town Hall, Marketgate South, Crail. 8pm much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as BYOB. £8. Multi-instrumentalist Alan Reid found 1 MAY

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fame with the internationally renown Battlefield Band making almost 30 albums and being inducted into the Hall of Fame. He also has solo albums and four with Rob Van Sante. Working with Van Morrison and Mike Oldfield also looks good on the CV. It will be a welcome solo return to Crail for Alan. Sure to be a big night. Tickets and full details @ www.crailfolkclub.org.uk www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 16 MARCH Langtoun Jazz presents ..... DUNDEE UNIVERSITY BIG BAND: At Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy. From 2pm to 4pm. 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/ 21 MARCH Brookfield Knights presents ..... THUNDER AND RAIN: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy.

With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk, Colorado-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. www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco www.brookfield-knights.com 22 MARCH MAIRI CAMPBELL :: Auld Lang Syne: At Byre Theatre, St Andrews. 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 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

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside :: aberdeenshire + north east 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 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/

BLACK & ESMOND SELWYN. 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/

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Langtoun Jazz presents ..... Summer Afternoon Tea: At St Clair Tavern, St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy. From 2-4pm. Summer afternoon tea with The Sixth Note, a 6 piece band from Glasgow. 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.

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McGOLDRICK MCCUSKER DOYLE: At Glassel Hall, nr Banchory. One of the highlights of any year is going on the road and playing with my friends Mike McGoldrick & John Doyle. The never really ending 'The Wishing Tree Tour' continues in 2009! We have a 25 date tour of the UK & Ireland. We hope to see some of you at one of the gigs - 'John McCusker. All tour dates @ www.johnmccusker.co.uk FINDLAY NAPIER with MEGAN HENWOOD: At Montrose Folk Club. Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and a truly energised with 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

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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/

Langtoun Jazz presents ..... Swing into Summer with Singers Unlimited: At Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. From 2-4.30pm. GRACE BLACK and 5 other Scottish vocalists in concert with a jazz trio of piano, bass and drums. 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. Tickets £10 on Rothes Halls Box Office 01592 611101 or @ www.onfife.com www.facebook.com/langtounjazz/

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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.

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Langtoun Jazz presents ..... FILIP VERNEERT & EO SIMON QUARTET + JEANBAPTISTE RICHON QUARTET: At Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy. From 2-4pm. Filip Verneert & Eo Simon Quartet - marvellous guitar player and piano player from Belgium and Spain with friends on bass and drums JeanBaptiste Richon Quartet, piano based quartet from Edinburgh. 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. 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/

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THUNDER AND RAIN: At Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk, Colorado-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. www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco www.facebook.com/AlmostBluePromotions/ www.brookfield-knights.com

11 MAY Langtoun Jazz presents ..... ROSYTH CONCERT BAND: At Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy. From 2-4pm. Rosyth Concert Band playing Big Band Classic with guests GRACE

8 MARCH McGOLDRICK MCCUSKER DOYLE: At Glenbuchat Hall, Glenbuchat. One of the highlights of any year is going on the road and playing with my friends Mike McGoldrick & John Doyle. The never really ending 'The Wishing Tree Tour' continues in 2009! We have a 25 date tour of the UK & Ireland. We hope to see some of you at one of the gigs - 'John McCusker. All tour dates @ www.johnmccusker.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 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

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Brookfield Knights presents ..... MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: At Glassel Hall, Banchory.

May Erlewine made a big impression when she JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: At The Lemon Tree, played UK festival dates with her side project, Aberdeen. Soul-funk outfit James Brown Is The Sweet Water Warblers, in 2017. Now, she Annie released their anticipated new album tours in her own right, with two of her renowned (JBiA II) on 15 September. Funded by Creative backing band to perform in the trio format that Scotland and produced by Average White Band has been on the road in the USA. legend Hamish Stuart the 11-track album saw www.facebook.com/mayerlewinemusic the Edinburgh-based sextet move away from www.brookfield-knights.com straight-up funk to what could be described as Caledonia Soul.

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14 APRIL Songwriters In The Round with DAVID STARR, MARTHA L HEALY, AL SHIELDS: At Almost Blue Promotions presents ..... LEO The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. ABP bringing RONDEAU & AGS CONNOLLY: At The Blue Country / Americana / Bluegrass / Roots music Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. ABP bringing gigs to Aberdeen - named after the iconic Elvis Country / Americana / Bluegrass / Roots music Costello album of Country covers, Almost Blue gigs to Aberdeen - named after the iconic Elvis Promotions was set up with the aim of bringing Costello album of Country covers, Almost Blue Americana, Country, Roots gigs to Aberdeen on Promotions was set up with the aim of bringing a regular basis.

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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 26 MARCH TANNARA: At Eden Court, Inverness. With a background in Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless musical development is a melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds: From indie rock to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. Unafraid to experiment, their music is an electrifying meeting place for a world of sounds: Punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which is uniquely theirs. They've just released their second album STRANDS at Celtic Connections. www.tannaramusic.com 6 APRIL JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE: At Mr C’s, Thurso, Caithness. 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

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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 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 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 18 MAY DAVE ARCARI: At Gig in the Goil, Lochgoilhead, Cairndow. PA24 8AQ. With one of Estonia's top guitar players Andres Roots joining Dave on a run of three Scottish shows.

Alternative blues (alt.blues) 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 ten internationally-acclaimed solo album releases. “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…” - Seasick Steve www.facebook.com/giginthegoil www.davearcari.com/tour/

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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 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

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Brookfield Knights presents ..... MAY www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic ERLEWINE TRIO: At Shetland Folk Festival.

May Erlewine made a big impression when she 8 MARCH played UK festival dates with her side project, The Sweet Water Warblers, in 2017. Now, she MAIRI CAMPBELL :: Auld Lang Syne: At tours in her own right, with two of her renowned Atlantic Islands Centre, Isle of Luing. Mairi backing band to perform in the trio format that presents her theatre show Mairi Campbell: Auld has been on the road in the USA. Lang Syne. Tales of time, love and friendship www.facebook.com/mayerlewinemusic combine in an exhilarating and original sequel to www.brookfield-knights.com 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 codevised and directed by Kath Burlinson of the Authentic Artist Collective.

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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

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Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 10 MARCH TANNARA: At Kirkgate Arts, Cockermouth. With a background in Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless musical development is a melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds: From indie rock to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. Unafraid to experiment, their

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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: ayrshire + dumfriesshire :: scottish borders :: + 1 hour over border music is an electrifying meeting place for a world of sounds: Punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which is uniquely theirs. They've just released their second album STRANDS at Celtic Connections. www.tannaramusic.com 16 MARCH BADSTONE: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning. Free admission. 9pm. This group of seasoned musicians play a wide variety of music from the likes of the Beatles, The Stones, ZZ Top, Thin Lizzy, Stereophonics, ACDC, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company, Queen, David Bowie, The Cult, Stevie Wonder and more. www.facebook.com/Badstone.Band 24 MARCH Brookfield Knights presents ..... THUNDER AND RAIN: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk, Colorado-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. www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco www.brookfield-knights.com 5 MAY Brookfield Knights presents ..... THE FRETLESS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.

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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accordion and vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered musical world which is uniquely 18 APRIL theirs. They've just released their second album STRANDS at Celtic Connections.

CLAIRE HASTINGS (album tour): At www.tannaramusic.com Hippodrome, Eyemouth. Claire tours her muchawaited second album from former BBC Young 9 MARCH Traditional Musician of the Year Claire Hastings.

It is a blend of original and traditional songs THE STRING JAM CLUB presents ..... under the theme of journeys, and follows the VAGABOND VOICES with DEAN OWENS + success of Claire’s debut album ‘Between River YVONNE LYON: At String Jam Club, County and Railway’ released in 2016. (“An exquisite Hotel, Selkirk. String Jam Club presents album” SONGLINES). The album features VAGABOND VOICES, an exciting double bill of accomplished musicians Jenn Butterworth two of Scotland’s finest voices, Dean Owens and (guitar), Laura Wilkie (fiddle), Thomas Gibbs Yvonne Lyon. With songs that will touch your (piano) and Andrew Waite (accordion). It was soul and take you from Caledonia to the recorded, mixed and mastered at Castlesound Southern states badlands and back, Dean & Studios by engineer Stuart Hamilton alongside Yvonne create their own unique and producer Inge Thomson. The album showcases entertaining blend of Americana, roots, rock and the versatility of Claire’s style and repertoire, pop grooves, with David Lyon on keyboards. with some interesting stories along the way.

Vagabond Voices is an occasional, special www.clairehastings.com/tour collaboration that sees Dean and Yvonne singing their own songs, taking turns to back each other, 20 APRIL and then coming together with some new material specially created for these shows and DARK SIDE OF THE MOOR: At Maltings, having some fun along the way. Yvonne Lyon Berwick-upon-Tweed. Dark Side of the Moor is a combines poignant lyrics with strong, creative Pink Floyd tribute band who evolved from the melodies demonstrating a voice that can be both classic rock covers band HD7, which has a fragile and intense. Her music recording career history spanning more than 30 years and commenced in 1997, with the Scottish band although there have been a number of line up Land, with whom she recorded three albums changes and different musical styles over the before moving on to a solo career. Her latest years, two of the original members remain in the album ‘Metanoia’ (released 2018) has attracted band and the music has always remained faithful 4 and 5 star reviews across the board, including to our rock based roots. Even as a rock covers Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 who described it as band, HD7 always played (and continue to play) “just stunning music.” a large amount of Pink Floyd in a standard set www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic and the inevitable decision was taken back in www.facebook.com/yvonnelyonmusic 2012 to indulge ourselves and play an entire set www.facebook.com/StringJamClub of Pink Floyd! In 2013, Dark Side of the Moor made their first trip to Berwick, when they were 24 MARCH invited to play the Headline slot on the Saturday night of the Beer Festival. Since then the band DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS: At has returned on two occasions, playing at the Top Secret Blues Festival, Scarborough. Dean Beer festival once again and most recently at the Owens is one Scotland’s finest singer/ Malting Theatre in January 2018. songwriters. Armed with a searingly soulful www.facebook.com/darksideofthemoorhd7 voice, skillfully crafted stories and memorably www.facebook.com/BerwickMaltings heart-twisting melodies, he is a compelling and engaging live performer, with an emotional 11 MAY hurricane of stories and songs. His band, The Whisky Hearts, is a mighty all star line-up who THE STRING JAM CLUB presents ..... THE can rock up a storm, with subtle flashes of roots LITTLE UNSAID: At String Jam Club, County and twang.

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Brookfield Knights presents ..... THUNDER AND RAIN: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk, Colorado-based five-piece Thunder and Rain have established a strong footing, appealing to Email them to Carol the same audience as The Stray Birds, Lindsay carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Lou & The Flatbellys and The Railsplitters. Fusing elements of rock and pop with acoustic instrumentation, they have created a very 8 MARCH distinctive sound of their own.

TANNARA: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. With a www.facebook.com/thunderandrainco background in Scotland’s native traditions, their www.brookfield-knights.com ceaseless musical development is a melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds: From indie rock to 6 APRIL electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. Unafraid to experiment, their THE STRING JAM CLUB presents ..... music is an electrifying meeting place for a world MARTIN CARTHY: At String Jam Club, County of sounds: Punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, Hotel, Selkirk. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar,

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FEBRUARY Glasgow Film Festival Glasgow 20 February - 3 March 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 and grip the audience.

Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Galloway 23-26 May

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

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ean 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.

Party at The Palace Linlithgow 10-11 August

This is the sixth outing for the Linlithgow festival and is set to be another highlight in Scotland’s live music calendar. Taking the top spots are The Oban Charlatans and KT Tunstall (Saturday) and DeaEdinburgh 7-8 June 2019 con Blue and Wet Wet Wet (Sunday) and the 1-3 March rest of the weekend’s acts are sure to prove a hit Early bird tickets for Oban Live 2019, Argyll’s Edinburgh-based promoters of world-class dub biggest outdoor music concert, are to go on sale with Party at the Palace regulars. It’s only 20 and reggae music are gearing up for their 9th mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glasgow, on Saturday November 10, the event team has edition at the start of March. Over the past few announced. The event, started in 2016 by one of making it one of the most easily accessible muyears, the Wee Dub Festival has become estab- Scotland’s finest musical exports Skerryvore, sic festivals in Scotland. lished as one of the finest and most-loved events takes place on June 7 and 8 next year at Mossof its kind in the UK and beyond, attracting the field Stadium in Oban, Argyll, on the west coast www.partyatthepalace.co.uk very best established and up-and-coming artists of Scotland. to the Capital each year for a unique celebration of reggae and soundsystem culture.

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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.

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JULY Tiree Music Festival Tiree 12–14 July

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Party in the Park Bathgate, West Lothian 1 September 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.

There is a main stage and acoustic stage with music on both throughout the day with free entry and no ticket required. A real mix of music from local bands and artists to those further afield. There is no ticket required and no entry fee and as this is geared towards families there is a strict no alcohol policy.

TMF is celebrating the fastest ever ticket sales for the annual festival, with 750 early bird tickets selling out in just 52 minutes and all Glamping and Campervan tickets selling out in just 10 minutes, an unprecedented record for the festival 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 Festiwww.facebook.com/partyinthepark val show at Celtic Connections. This one-off night will be hosted by Tiree natives Skerryvore and Trail West at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket where a number of very special guests alongside brand-new collaborations from musicians who have played the TMF stages over the last 10 years. TMF10’s line-up will also be officially anThe Dougie MacLean Festival nounced in spectacular fashion as part of this Perthshire celebratory night and remaining tickets will also 1-3 November be released on general sale.

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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.

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Stonehaven Folk Stonehaven 12-15 July The pretty North East coastal town of Stonehaven comes alive with a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary “Folk” music and song ….. concerts, ceilidh, sessions, singarounds, workshops, the famous aqua ceilidh and world paper’n’comb championships! www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk

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The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery.

It’s a vibrant, welcoming festival with music at its core in beautiful autumnal Perthshire. The Festival Hub is Amber Central (The Royal Hotel, Dunkeld). With concerts from castle to concert hall plus Cabaret Amber, Open Mic + acoustic sessions. Contact 01350 724261 for latest or email admin@butterstone.com

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