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EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area. Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 5 MARCH A Quiet Night In and Survivalist presents SURVIVALIST #1 ….. DEAD BOY ROBOTICS, REDOLENT, URVANOVIC, FINN LEMARINEL: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh 7pm | £Name your price www.facebook.com/aquietnightin
Regal Theatre, Bathgate, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera celebrates the 21st anniversary of Opera Highlights with a 17-date tour of Scotland. A great evening for those brand new to opera, seasoned fans and everyone in-between, Opera Highlights features music from some of the world’s most popular operas, as well as some lesser-known treats selected by Scottish Opera’s Head of Music, Derek Clark. Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up with a piano, a handful of props and 4 singers to perform at some of the smaller or more remote venues the length and breadth of Scotland. The annual tour has been taking to the road since 1994, when it started life as Essential Scottish Opera. www.scottishopera.org.uk 8 MARCH
DAVID KNOWLES: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Album launch event. Entry by invite only ABSOLVA: Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. (email dirtyacousticblues@gmail.com for a chance to be added to the guest list). Alternative Folk/Blues Musician: "A raspy vocal & dark acoustic sound" - The 5 MARCH Alchemist EP available to download now: POCIÓN DE FE is a new seven-piece band brewing a http://davidknowles.biz/music https://twitter.com/david_knowles_m spicy mix of Afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms, Cuban www.facebook.com/davidknowleshowlinatthemoon salsa, and African mambo. Original songs, with tight funky grooves and irresistible horn licks, feature 9 MARCH Spanish lyrics which blend the Afrobeat tradition of social and political consciousness with Cuban-style wordplay. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, Edinburgh Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar presents ..... CELTER SCHMELTER: At The Traverse Bar, www.facebook.com/pociondefe Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. www.soundhouse.org.uk NATHAN CONNOLLY (Snow Patrol / Little Matador) and ALAN R DAVISON plus guests: At 11 MARCH The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy), 19A West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. An evening of excellent SISTER / FALLEN MAFIA / NEST OF VIPERS: music in an acoustic setting in Edinburgh's East End. Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. The Voodoo Rooms will play host to Snow Patrol guitarist and Little Matador frontman, Nathan JOHN MCCUSKER, MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK AND Connolly - joined by Edinburgh's Alan R Davison plus JOHN DOYLE: At The Queens Hall Edinburgh . 8pm guests, to be announced. 7pm, £6. Tickets - Brown Paper Tickets, and at the door on the night. Entry is to Tickets £17.50 Tel. 0131 6682019. Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle three 18 years and over members of the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1299171 play as part of a unique European tour. With both Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker also having 7 MARCH toured for the past year with Mark Knopfler, this is a rare chance to see three of the world’s finest The Littlest Hobo1 ( A Twisted Circus)and Pass musicians share a stage together. The Vibes presents ….. ABDOMINAL AND THE www.thequeenshall.net OBLIQUES (Canada)+ Jamie & Shoony www.johnmccusker.co.uk (acoustic), Megamegaman & Ory Caren, Delighted peoples, Dj's Fusion (Nu*Fire), Jee4ce 12 MARCH (PTV) & Molecullar (Syndicate): At The Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Hasties Close, Edinburgh. ECLIPSE (sweden): Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, EH1 1JG, 11pm-3am, with an acoustic set from Megamegaman & Orry carren, Delighted Peoples, And Edinburgh. a special acoustic set for the night from Jamie & Shoony in the main room. plus DJ's Fusion (Nu*Fire), 13 MARCH Jee4ce (PTV) & Molecullar (Syndicate). all night in the bar. 11-3am. Tickets £7+stbf from Tickets Scotland LEMONHAZE: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. New 4Edinburgh, or Ripping records stores and online, any track EP out in March. Lemonhaze are a Scottish remaining tickets on the door will be £10. Toronto emcee Abdominal has toured the world with legendary Indie/Alternative/ 4 piece. The band have crafted a unique sound that is both intriguing and refreshing to rap groups like Jurassic 5, but for all of his success, hear. They have achieved this by focusing heavily on Abs (aka Andy Bernstein) was growing increasingly melody and and experimental use of instruments, tired of jumping around, trying to make his lyrics Lemonhaze draw influences from many bands from heard over the booming beats. So for his much anticipated new record, “Sitting Music” - 5 years in the many era's. in particular, the finest indie/rock/jangle/ britpop acts from the 80's, 90's and 00's making - he decided to take a radically different www.facebook.com/lemonhazeMUSIC approach. The result is not only a hip-hop record https://twitter.com/Lemonhazeband unlike any other. www.rippingrecords.com/tickets.php?id=3690 THE HOLY GHOSTS: EP launch at The Caves, http://abdominal.bandcamp.com/ Edinburgh. "The Holy Ghosts are the best live act on SCOTTISH OPERA presents Opera Highlights: At the Scottish music scene by far" - Owen Morris -
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Record Producer (Oasis, The Verve, The View). www.theholyghosts.co.uk SAMBA SENE and DIWAN: At The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh. Exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/ Afrogrooves, with undercurrents of ska and reggie; original songs with impassioned infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance grooves. Tickets on door. www.sambasene.com 16 MARCH
DELTA; Jo Harman and Company play a dynamic mix of styles from soul, blues and gospel fused with rootsy rock. Jo was named female Vocalist of the Year' in the 2014 the British Blues Awards. Edinburgh Blues Club, The Voodoo Rooms. 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £13 + sbf. The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh 21 MARCH KNOCK OUT KAINE: Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh.
Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar presents ..... GRAEME STEPHEN TRIO: At 22 MARCH The Traverse Bar, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. www.soundhouse.org.uk PAT MCMANUS BAND: Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. 19 MARCH 23 MARCH SMASH INTO PIECES: Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. Soundhouse at The Traverse Bar presents ..... MARTIN SIMPSON: At The 20 MARCH Traverse Bar, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh. www.soundhouse.org.uk Ndaje African Connections ….. SAMBA SENE & DIWAN with special guests: At The Mash wecamefromwolves: At The Electric Circus House, Edinburgh. A joyous fusion of live music, Edinburgh (14+). We are back on the road with DJ’s full-on dance beats, African, Reggae, Funk, new songs, new set, same good vibes! Get your Soul, Salsa and Ska. 11pm-3am. tickets and get involved! £5 advance (£7 on door), Brown Paper Tickets www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves and Tickets Scotland. Advance tickets @ 25 MARCH www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1192894 www.facebook.com/mashhouseedinburgh WHISKEYDICK / OLD DOLLAR BILL: www.facebook.com/NdajeClub Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. www.sambasene.com 26 MARCH JO HARMAN & COMPANY / WANG DANG
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Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever Happens Here with BROKEN RECORDS + GARDEN OF ELKS + FUZZY STAR: Summerhall in Edinburgh presents a new regular live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity Dissection Room platforming local and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records has been working alongside the multi arts venue to put together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh band on each bill and the venue will remain open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. 8pm-1am. Tickets: All shows £10 #nothingeverhappenshere www.summerhall.co.uk THE QUIREBOYS(unplugged & personal): Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. 27 MARCH GERRY JABLONSKI BAND / LIGHTS OUT BY NINE; Two heavy weights of the Scottish blues and rock scene, the show is the launch for Gerry Jablonski's new album. Edinburgh Blues Club, The Voodoo Rooms. 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £13 + sbf. 28 MARCH MORDERSTEIN(Rammstein tribute): Bannermans Bar,212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. 29 MARCH JOSEPHINE SILLARS: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh. Playing original music since the age
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of fifteen, Josephine burst onto the Highland scene after playing a support set for Carol Laula on her 2010 tour. Since then, she has played esteemed festivals and venues throughout Scotland. Her debut EP is due for release on the 23rd of March 2015 followed by a headline Scottish Tour. Her most recent single, ‘February Has A Smoking Problem’ has received attention from various podcasts, blogs and most recently BBC Radio Scotland. www.josephinesillars.com StG Presents ….. THE FILTHY TONGUES w/ Special Guests THE COURTESANS: At Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh. Doors 7pm (early show). Tickets £10 on door or £8 from Ticket Scotland. https://twitter.com/stgpromo www.facebook.com/StgPromotions 30 MARCH EDDI READER: At Howden Park Cenre, Livingston. Tickets 01506 777666 www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk www.eddireader.co.uk www.facebook.com/eddireader https://twitter.com/eddireader
www.ironworksvenue.com 8 APRIL Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever Happens Here with MINERVA SCIENTIFICA (as part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival): Summerhall in Edinburgh presents a new regular live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity Dissection Room platforming local and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records has been working alongside the multi arts venue to put together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh band on each bill and the venue will remain open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. 5.30-7pm. Tickets: All shows £10 #nothingeverhappenshere www.summerhall.co.uk 10 APRIL
Wide Days: At The Pleasance, Edinburgh showcases also at The Electric Circus. (See 11 April as well). Award-winning music convention, Wide Days, returns on 10-11 April with a new structure and an increased focus on networking 2 APRIL opportunities for professional delegates. For the first time, the event will take place on Friday Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever and Saturday, with the majority of panels, Happens Here with PAWS + ALGERNON presentations and talks hosted on day one at DOLL + LE THUG: Summerhall in Edinburgh Edinburgh’s Pleasance. Topics include the presents a new regular live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity development of festivals, an analysis of what it costs to make an album and future models for Dissection Room platforming local and touring the music business. bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records has been working alongside the The Pleasance will also host the first half of the multi arts venue to put together a great line up free showcase programme - which will be of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh unveiled next week - with the second part of the evening taking place at The Electric Circus. band on each bill and the venue will remain www.widedays.com open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. 8pm-1am. Tickets: All shows 11 APRIL £10 #nothingeverhappenshere Wide Days: (See 10 April for main details) www.summerhall.co.uk Award-winning music convention, Wide Days, returns on 10-11 April with a new structure and 4 APRIL an increased focus on networking opportunities for professional delegates. For the first time, the REEF: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. Return of event will take place on Friday and Saturday, the West Country rockers fronted by Gary with the majority of panels, presentations and Stringer who first found fame in the mid 90s talks hosted on day one at Edinburgh’s thanks to their song 'Naked' being used in a Sony Minidisc commercial. Perhaps best known Pleasance. Having beaten competition from for their '96 top ten hit 'Place Your Hands', which several large international conferences to win was adopted by Chris Evans and is still played in Best Networking Event at 2014’s Yearly Music Convention Awards, the second day of Wide indie and rock clubs across the country today, Days will provide a relaxed and entertaining along with chart-topping second album 'Glow'. environment for Professional ticket-holders and www.facebook.com/reefmusic
speakers. It begins with a coach tour of Edinburgh, guided by Wide Days founder Olaf Furniss, and will be followed by a barbecue, talk and low-exertion sports contest, which includes darts, croquet and swingball. www.widedays.com 16 APRIL LOUISE RUTKOWSKI; Former This Mortal Coil vocalist Louise Rutkowski presents her first solo album, “Diary of a Lost Girl”. The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh; Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £10 stbf, Tickets Scotland: http://goo.gl/O10naL www.facebook.com/LouiseRutkowski 17 APRIL Ndaje African Connections ….. SAMBA SENE & DIWAN with special guests: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. A joyous fusion of live music, DJ’s full-on dance beats, African, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Salsa and Ska. 11pm-3am. £5 advance (£7 on door), Brown Paper Tickets and Tickets Scotland. Advance tickets @ www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1192894 www.facebook.com/mashhouseedinburgh www.facebook.com/NdajeClub www.sambasene.com PAUL LAMB & THE KING SNAKES / BABY ISSAC; Recent inductee into the UK Blues Hall of Fame, Paul Lamb leads the best blues band in Britain. Edinburgh Blues Club, The Voodoo Rooms. 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £13 + sbf. 23 APRIL Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever Happens Here with JAMES YORKSTON + PIP DYLAN + MATT NORRIS: Summerhall in Edinburgh presents a new regular live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity Dissection Room platforming local and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records has been working alongside the multi arts venue to put together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh band on each bill and the venue will remain open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. 8pm-1am. Tickets: All shows £10 #nothingeverhappenshere www.summerhall.co.uk 25 APRIL
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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER & BOO HEWERDINE: At The Pleasance Cabaret Bar Edinburgh. Tickets £14 from Tickets Scotland 0131 220 3234 or Ripping Records 0131 226 7010. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The prolific and highly rated Kris Drever and Boo Hewerdine are doubling up on their undoubted talents for two special shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The duo are playing gigs together at the CCA in Glasgow on 24 April and 25 April the following evening at The Pleasance Cabaret Bar in the capital. Awardwinning singer, KRIS DREVER, one-third of the award-winning trio LAU, recently released “Mareel”, a five-track EP and it confirms his rightful place at the heart of today’s contemporary roots’ scene. Like Kris, BOO HEWERDINE has many admirers. He works hard and is justifiably celebrated for his work as a solo artist, band member and as a collaborative songsmith. Boo tours, writes and records with Eddi Reader, and has penned some of her biggest songs, including “The Patience Of Angels”. www.fallenangelsclub.com
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platforming local and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records has been working alongside the multi arts venue 5 MAY to put together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh band on each bill ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS: Adam and the venue will remain open until at least Holmes and The Embers Presents... are hosting 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. a night at The Mash House for TradFest 8pm-1am. Tickets: All shows £10 Edinburgh and Adam and the band will be #nothingeverhappenshere playing a headline slot with three other amazing www.summerhall.co.uk artists to be confirmed. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com 9 MAY 6 MAY
Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever Happens Here - Teen Canteen Present "The Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever Girl Effect" for Scottish Women's Aid with TEEN Happens Here with R.M. HUBBERT + CANTEEN, MACHINES IN HEAVEN, BROKEN LYPSYNC FOR A LULLABY + TISSO LAKE: RECORDS, SOLAREYE, EUGENE KELLY and Summerhall in Edinburgh presents a new regular many more: Summerhall in Edinburgh presents live music programme Nothing Ever Happens a new regular live music programme Nothing Here... in its 450 capacity Dissection Room Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity platforming local and touring bands. Jamie Dissection Room platforming local and touring Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band has been working alongside the multi arts venue Broken Records has been working alongside the to put together a great line up of acts. Gigs will multi arts venue to put together a great line up feature at least one Edinburgh band on each bill of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh and the venue will remain open until at least band on each bill and the venue will remain 30 APRIL 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's LEMONHAZE: At Bannermans, Edinburgh. New 8pm-1am. Tickets: All shows £10 and other events. 7pm-1am. Tickets: All shows #nothingeverhappenshere 4-track EP out in March. Lemonhaze are a £10 www.summerhall.co.uk Scottish Indie/Alternative/ 4 piece. The band #nothingeverhappenshere have crafted a unique sound that is both www.summerhall.co.uk 7 MAY intriguing and refreshing to hear. They have achieved this by focusing heavily on melody and 10 MAY Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever and experimental use of instruments, Happens Here with RANDOLPH'S LEAP + Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever Lemonhaze draw influences from many bands THE SON(S) + BOOK GROUP: Summerhall in Happens Here with KHARTOUM HEROES (ft from many era's. in particular, the finest indie/ King Creosote) + ADAM STAFFORD + C. rock/jangle/britpop acts from the 80's, 90's and Edinburgh presents a new regular live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its DUNCAN (with Tradfest): Summerhall in 00's 450 capacity Dissection Room platforming local Edinburgh presents a new regular live music www.facebook.com/lemonhazeMUSIC and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its https://twitter.com/Lemonhazeband Edinburgh band Broken Records has been 450 capacity Dissection Room platforming local working alongside the multi arts venue to put and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of 1 MAY together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature Edinburgh band Broken Records has been at least one Edinburgh band on each bill and the working alongside the multi arts venue to put Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever venue will remain open until at least 1am with a together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature Happens Here with ROZI PLAIN + selection of DJ's and other events. 8pm-1am. EAGLEOWL + SUPERMOON (with Lost Map at least one Edinburgh band on each bill and the Tickets: All shows £10 Records + Tradfest): Summerhall in Edinburgh venue will remain open until at least 1am with a #nothingeverhappenshere presents a new regular live music programme selection of DJ's and other events. 7pm-1am. Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity www.summerhall.co.uk Tickets: All shows £10 Dissection Room platforming local and touring #nothingeverhappenshere 8 MAY bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band www.summerhall.co.uk Broken Records has been working alongside the multi arts venue to put together a great line up Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever 14 MAY of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh Happens Here with WITHERED HAND + WOODPIGEON + EYES OF OTHERS: Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever band on each bill and the venue will remain Summerhall in Edinburgh presents a new regular Happens Here with THE PHANTOM BAND + open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's JONNIE COMMON + MAN OF MOON: and other events. 9pm-3am. Tickets: All shows live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity Dissection Room Summerhall in Edinburgh presents a new regular £10
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live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity Dissection Room platforming local and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records has been working alongside the multi arts venue to put together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh band on each bill and the venue will remain open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. 8pm-1am. Tickets: All shows £10 #nothingeverhappenshere www.summerhall.co.uk
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One Night of Elvis: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Box office 0131 668 2019. There are Elvis Presley tribute artists and then there’s Lee Memphis King...... presenting the ultimate tribute to The King - celebrating the unrivalled career of this musical legend. This spectacular show begins with an authentic recreation of the 1968 comeback special, including the legendary ‘sit down’ section, progressing through to a rousing expo of Elvis’s years performing in Vegas. www.leememphisking.com
JOAN SHELLEY; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £6.00.
SORREN MACLEAN: At ABC, Glasgow. Sorren’s delicate indie folk sound perfectly captures the desolate beauty of his homeland on the Isle Of Mull, there’s a warmth to his voice and guitar playing that gives the listener a feeling of closeness. Sorren’s undoubted talent has seen him transcend his own musical projects, having performed on over 20 albums, including upcoming releases from Nashville singer Eliza Lynn and one of Scotlands finest exports, King Creosote. With new album Winter Stay Autumn due before the summer and a support tour with Idlewild in March, 2015 looks set to be one of his busiest years yet. www.sorrenmaclean.com
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NATHAN CONNOLLY (Snow Patrol / Little Matador) and Alan R Davison plus Guests, An evening of excellent music in an acoustic setting in Edinburgh's East End.The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy), 19A West Register Street, Edinburgh. Time 7pm, Tickets £6. Tickets Brown Paper Tickets and at the door on the night. Entry is to 18 years and over www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1299171
Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender presents ..... THE ROCK BOTTOMS featuring Dan Sealy and Adam Barry of Ocean Colour Scene and Merrymouth: At The Tackety Bit, Kilmarnock. Tickets are free but must be reserved from SEE Tickets. www.facebook.com/KillieWeekender
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JJ GILMOUR FROM THE SILENCERS. Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club. Doors at 8.00pm. Tickets £15. soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk
18 MAY ESTRELLA with ENUFF Z'NUFF and KORY CLARKE: At Bannermans Bar, 202 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ - Estrella playing alongside US rock band Enuff Z'Nuff and Kory Clarke . Over 18s. Tickets at ... www.tickets-scotland.com www.estrellarocks.com 21 MAY Summerhall presents ….. Nothing Ever Happens Here with HONEYBLOOD + JESUS H. FOXX + MC ALMOND MILK: Summerhall in Edinburgh presents a new regular live music programme Nothing Ever Happens Here... in its 450 capacity Dissection Room platforming local and touring bands. Jamie Sutherland of Edinburgh band Broken Records has been working alongside the multi arts venue to put together a great line up of acts. Gigs will feature at least one Edinburgh band on each bill and the venue will remain open until at least 1am with a selection of DJ's and other events. 8pm-1am. Tickets: All shows £10 #nothingeverhappenshere www.summerhall.co.uk 28 MAY EDDI READER: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh www.eddireader.co.uk www.facebook.com/eddireader https://twitter.com/eddireader 3 JUNE The Fallen Angels Club presents CHUCK PROPHET & THE MISSION EXPRESS plus support, Californian rocker, Chuck Prophet hits Edinburgh. He was in majestic form in Glasgow at the tail end of last year, driving his way through latest release, Night Surfer. The former Green on Red bandsman has been producing records and performing enticing live shows for 20 years with no dip in quality. Chuck is one exciting performer, all his gigs are moments to savour. The Voodoo Rooms 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. Tickets £16.50 from Tickets Scotland 0131 220 3234 or Ripping Records 0131 226 7010. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. www.fallenangelsclub.com
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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. BEN GLOVER & ANGEL SNOW: At The Admiral Bar Glasgow. Tickets £12 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or behind the bar in The Admiral. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Irishman and Nashville resident, Ben Glover is always a welcome visitor to Scotland. His status is rising as his current album, “Atlantic” got a five-star review from Maverick Magazine while The Telegraph declared it to be among the best 23 albums of 2014. Also on the bill is Angel Show, who hails from Chickamauga in Georgia. Noted for her subtle guitar playing and excellent lyrics. She has also written songs for no less a star than Alison Krauss. www.fallenangelsclub.com
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THIS IS THE KIT / ROZI PLAIN / ELARA CALUNA; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £7.00 in advance / £9.00 on the door. 11 MARCH
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE HANDSOME FAMILY plus support: At St Andrews In The Square, Glasgow, St Andrews Square Glasgow. Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The Handsome Family are set to bring their dark and delightful all-round musical ALASDAIR ROBERTS / SOUND OF YELL merriment to Glasgow. The mischievous (SOLO); The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws minstrels – Rennie and Brett Spark – are great Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £8.00 in advance / 10.00 favourites in Glasgow with beguiling shows that are playful, and packed with great songs and on the door. music about anything from magnets to owls or milk. The Littlest hobo and Frogbeats presents www.fallenangelsclub.com ….. ABDOMINAL AND THE OBLIQUES (Canada)+ Spoken Word | Sam Small, Mark 13 MARCH My Words & Crabclaw, Beatboxing | Bigg Taj, Frogbeats DJs | Tuscan Whale & Sombadi: At Nice and Sleazy's, 421 Sauchiehall JOHN MCCUSKER, MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK AND JOHN DOYLE: At St. Andrews In The street, Glasgow. G2 3LG, 7.30-10.45. Price: £7+stbf advance from Tickets Scotland/ £10 on Square, Glasgow. 7pm £14. Michael McGoldrick, the door. In the main room we have Bigg Taj Vs John McCusker and John Doyle three members of the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions play Spee Six Nine with a unique acoustic set , as part of a unique European tour. With both Monosapiens, then a special extended set from Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker also having Abdominal and the Obliques covering their new toured for the past year with Mark Knopfler, this material & some of the classics too. In the Bar we'll have a mix of great dj's and mc's . Toronto is a rare chance to see three of the world’s finest musicians share a stage together. emcee Abdominal has toured the world with www.musicglue.com/st-andrews-in-the-square legendary rap groups like Jurassic 5, but for all www.johnmccusker.co.uk of his success, Abs (aka Andy Bernstein) was growing increasingly tired of jumping around, trying to make his lyrics heard over the booming FLY THE FRIENDLY / more; Fly the Friendly: Swampy riff laden Glaswegian stoner groovers/ . beats. So for his much anticipated new record, Time 8pm. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, “Sitting Music” - 5 years in the making - he Glasgow. decided to take a radically different approach. The result is not only a hip-hop record unlike any CULANN / TWIN HEART / WHEN I WAS other. YOUNG; Culann – 5 Piece Alt Rock from Irvine, http://abdominal.bandcamp.com/
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who is a stellar guitarist from USA and is one of the (top 10) foremost respected session guitarists in the world. This is a rare visit to the UK and a gig not to be missed. The support Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender presents ..... band is Oscar Cordoba Band. SONIC TEMPLARS, STATIC ROCK, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQwWvIt81I WHISPERY CLUB, THULA BORAH: At Hard www.classicgrand.com/events/andy-timmons/ Rock Café, Glasgow. Tickets are £6 available www.andytimmons.com from Tickets Scotland. Sonic Templars release www.facebook.com/OscarCordobaBand the video and single for 'Trigger' from their EP. www.facebook.com/KillieWeekender 17 MARCH 14 MARCH
www.kingkingblues.com SMUJ – MS Society Fundraiser; Having split in 2003 to pursue other musical avenues, get married, embrace parenthood and develop careers. . . Smuj are reuniting, for one night only! On this evening of fund-raising for the MS Society, the guys are set to provide many a toetapping, pop-rocktastic tune to keep old fans and newbies entertained. 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm.
ALED JONES: At Motherwell Concert Hall, Box office: 01698 403120, Tickets: £27.50. Back by popular demand, Aled Jones - singer, actor, author, broadcaster, TV presenter, musical theatre performer and part-time dancer is touring the UK with his “Songs of Hope and Inspiration” tour this spring. www.culturenl.co.uk/
TOMMY SMITH AND BRIAN KELLOCK; Two of Scotland’s greatest jazz artists, saxophonist SAMBA SENE and DIWAN: At The Glad Café, Tommy Smith and pianist Brian Kellock team up Glasgow. Exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/ to bring you a beautiful and imaginative live Afrogrooves, with undercurrents of ska and performance. Tommy Smith is a leading light in reggie; original songs with impassioned European jazz, first and foremost as one of the infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance finest jazz musicians of his generation, and grooves. Tickets £10 advance / £12 on door latterly as the founder and current director of from …. The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO). www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1192894 20 MARCH Widely regarded as one of the UK’s best jazz www.sambasene.com pianists, Brian Kellock aligns himself with figures KIRAN LEONARD; The Glad Cafe, 1006A like Oscar Peterson and Monty Alexander, but is Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, THE HOLY GHOSTS: EP launch at The Record equally at home in mainstream, contemporary Factory, Glasgow. "The Holy Ghosts are the best Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £7 adv. jazz styles. Their 2015 tour celebrates their third live act on the Scottish music scene by far" collaboration, The Whispering of the Stars where UPCDOWNC / BLOOD OF THE MOTHER / Owen Morris - Record Producer (Oasis, The they’ll play timeless classics like Tenderly, LOST LIMBS; UpCdownC- Kent’s finest Verve, The View). Stardust and Moonlight Serenade to an purveyors of massive, dark, mental Moog noise. enraptured audience. Paisley Arts Centre, 15 www.theholyghosts.co.uk Blood of the Mother- blast beats and bleeding New Street, Paisley. Time 7.30pm, Tickets: £12 from Glasgow’s newest noise. Lost LimbsTHE HELLFIRE CLUB with special guests LES (£10 conc) + booking fee, Booking: 0300 300 JOHNSON and ME AND THE DIRT: The Hellfire amazin screamo sleaze from Glasgow. . 13th 1210 or online. please note: a £1 service charge Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Time 8pm. Club Album Launch at Stereo, Renfield Lane, per transaction applies for bookings made by Glasgow, Tickets: £8, Doors: 19.00. Glasgow's phone or online. There is no service charge for 21 MARCH own Americana collective will be performing tickets purchased in person or for tickets booked songs form their new album, ‘Songs for Fallen by phone and later collected from the Box Stars’, and will be joined on the night by special Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender presents ..... Office. BUTTON UP BAND, THE USUAL, THE SLOW guests Les Johnson and Me and The Dirt. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Helllfire-Club/121237801259045 READERS CLUB, THE CIRCUS SHIP: At 26 MARCH Stereo Cafe Bar, Glasgow. Tickets are £7 MONO WAVE / DIRTY BOOTS / MIRROR available from Tickets Scotland. wecamefromwolves: At Stereo Cafe Bar PARTIES / DOLPHINBOY; Mono Wave: www.facebook.com/KillieWeekender Glasgow (14+). We are back on the road with Grunge/shoegaze trio from Glasgow drawing new songs, new set, same good vibes! Get your influence from 90’s bands such as My Bloody Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender presents ..... tickets and get involved! Valentine, Ride, and Mudhoney. / Dirty Boots: GERRY CINNAMON, JAMIE COLEMAN, and www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves Three piece rock band based in Glasgow, ELVIRA STITT + 1 tba: At Bakers NITE CLUB, influenced by Dandy Warhols, Lemonheads, Kilmarnock. Tickets are £6 and available from 27 MARCH Sonic Youth. / Mirror Parties: Haddaway – What Tickets Scotland and RGM Music. is Love? / Dolphinboy: We do the math. . 13th www.facebook.com/KillieWeekender Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender presents ..... Note, 50-60 King Street, Glasgow. Doors: MARK MORRISS (The Bluetones), PROUD 7:30pm, £5 entry. KING KING: At ABC Glasgow. Best Band & Best HONEY, STONEHOUSE VIOLETS, THE Album. British Blues Awards 2012/13/14. “with IDEOLOGY: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. 15 MARCH this album, what King King prove is that when it Tickets are £8 and available from Tickets comes to the high rolling wave of British Blues, Scotland. ANDY TIMMONS with OSCAR CORDOBA they are riding way above the surf” - Blues www.facebook.com/KillieWeekender BAND: At Classic Grand (Jamaica Street, Matters. New Album STANDING IN THE Glasgow). The headline act is Andy Timmons SHADOWS out now. 28 MARCH
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ZERVAS & PEPPER: At Òran Mór, Glasgow. Zervas & Pepper are set to bring their psychedelic sounds to Glasgow. The folk-duo, who recently toured with the criticallyacclaimed Deacon Blue, will play venues around the UK throughout April. Kathryn Pepper of Zervas & Pepper says, “We are really looking forward to hitting the road in 2015 and playing our new music in great venues all over the UK.” http://zervasandpepper.com/ 19 APRIL POCIÓN DE FE is a new seven-piece band brewing a spicy mix of Afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms, Cuban salsa, and African mambo. Original songs, with tight funky grooves and irresistible horn licks, feature Spanish lyrics which blend the Afrobeat tradition of social and political consciousness with Cuban-style wordplay. The Glad Café, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. www.facebook.com/pociondefe 22 APRIL
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. MARK OLSON plus MONICA QUEEN: At CLARAMASSA / ILLICIT BOUNTY GANG / The CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow, Tickets £13 from The CCA 0141 352 4900. PENINSULA / MARTIN REILLY; Kitty Jayhawks’ founder member, Mark Olson O’Sheas (formerly Pivo Pivo) – 15 Waterloo continues to create and record and now Street, Glasgow. Door Time 7.30pm. Cost: showcases his latest solo release. The singer£5/£4, Tickets From Door. songwriter has been responsible for some of www.facebook.com/indievous the most blissful, genre-defining Alternative Country and Americana ever recorded but on 31 MARCH his first solo album for five years, 'Good-bye Lizelle,' Olson strikes out in an altogether The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. different direction, resulting in songs that CERA IMPALA: At The Admiral, Glasgow. prove both poetic and mystical. “Mark Olson www.fallenangelsclub.com is one of the most recognised and revered figures in the Americana music genre so a 3 APRIL show in Glasgow is a ‘must-see’,” said Kevin LEMONHAZE: At King Tuts, Glasgow. New 4- Morris of The Fallen Angels Club, which is track EP out in March. Lemonhaze are a promoting the event. Glasgow's very own Scottish Indie/Alternative/ 4 piece. The band Monica Queen will open up the show. have crafted a unique sound that is both www.fallenangelsclub.com intriguing and refreshing to hear. They have achieved this by focusing heavily on melody 24 APRIL and and experimental use of instruments, The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. Lemonhaze draw influences from many KRIS DREVER & BOO HEWERDINE: At bands from many era's. in particular, the finest indie/rock/jangle/britpop acts from the The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from The CCA Box office 0141 352 4900. Doors 7.30pm, 80's, 90's and 00's 8pm start. The prolific and highly rated Kris www.facebook.com/lemonhazeMUSIC Drever and Boo Hewerdine are doubling up https://twitter.com/Lemonhazeband on their undoubted talents for two special shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The duo 4 APRIL are playing gigs together at the CCA in ROBIN TROWER / JOANNE SHAW Glasgow on 24 April and 25 April the TAYLOR; Robin is widely heralded as one of following evening at The Pleasance Cabaret the most influential guitar players to come Bar in the capital. Award-winning singer, out of the British Blues Rock scene, Playing KRIS DREVER, one-third of the awardhis trademark Fender Stratocaster, Prower winning trio LAU, recently released “Mareel”, creates unearthly, soaring sounds with his a five-track EP and it confirms his rightful masterful playing. Arches, 253 Argyle Street, place at the heart of today’s contemporary Glasgow. Tickets: £22.50. Box Office: 01415 roots’ scene. Like Kris, BOO HEWERDINE 651 000. has many admirers. He works hard and is www.trowerpower.com justifiably celebrated for his work as a solo www.thearches.co.uk artist, band member and as a collaborative songsmith. Boo tours, writes and records 10 APRIL with Eddi Reader, and has penned some of her biggest songs, including “The Patience Of THE BEVVY SISTERS; The Glad Cafe, Angels”. 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: www.fallenangelsclub.com 7.00pm, Performance Time: 7.30pm. Tickets £10 in advance / £12.00 on the door. Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender presents ..... HURRICANE#1, HOLY 14 APRIL PISTOL CLUB, AND WILL AND THE WILD HORSE: At Stereo Café Bar, Glasgow. The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. AGS Tickets are £10 and available from Tickets CONNNOLLY: At The Admiral, Glasgow. Scotland. www.fallenangelsclub.com www.facebook.com/KillieWeekender 17 APRIL
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29 APRIL The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. JOSH ROUSE plus support; Nebraska-born singersongwriter Josh Rouse makes a welcome return to Glasgow after a three-year gap. He is an emotional and whole-hearted performer who leaves a positive mark on audiences wherever he plays. It’s been a while since Josh Rouse played in Glasgow so we’re pleased to welcome him back, especially as he’ll be promoting his new album while dipping into an impressive back catalogue. Oran Mor Top Of Byers Road Glasgow. Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or behind the bar in Oran Mor. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. www.fallenangelsclub.com 8 MAY
27 JUNE LOUISE RUTKOWSKI; Former This Mortal Coil vocalist Louise Rutkowski presents her first solo album, “Diary of a Lost Girl”. The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Tickets Scotland: http://goo.gl/O10naL
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The SUNJAY 2015 ‘On The Road Part II’ Tour: At Tolbooth Tavern. Tolbooth Street, THOMAS MCCARTHY / MULDOON'S PICNIC; Falkirk. Doors: 8pm Tickets: Tickets £7 / £5 Send us all your gig dates for The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, (members). Ticket Reservations: Stuart Miller, Tayside, Perthsdhire, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, Performance Time: 07535 097296. Sunjay’s style has that natural 7.30pm. Tickets £7.00. drift between folk and blues and both camps Fife and Central areas have recognised his obvious flair. There have . Email them to Carol 9 MAY been a clutch of award nominations, including carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com winning the Wath Festival Young Performers PAPER AEROPLANES; The Glad Cafe, 1006A Award. He also made the final selection for the Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Doors: 7.00pm, BBC’s Young Folk Award in 2012, had three 5 MARCH Performance Time: 7.30pm. nominations at the Exposure Music Awards 2014 The Littlest hobo and it's Jazzy presents ….. and was also recognised by the 2014 British 14 MAY ABDOMINAL AND THE OBLIQUES (Canada) Blues Awards. info@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk + SPEE SIX NINE+ BIG TAJJ (acoustic), The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. LAU www.falkirkfolkclub.co.uk/whats-on MONOSAPIENS and dj's J.M.D (Junglism), plus ELLA THE BIRD: At St Andrews In The Dun4an, Marked Vinyl: At The Reading Square, Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Rooms,57 Blackscroft,Dundee. DD4 6AT. 10pm- 14 MARCH Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 2.30am, price:£7+stbf advance/ £10 on the 5151. Internationally acclaimed modern folk trio door From Groucho's Dundee or online from Chris’s Gigs presents ….. IVAN DREVER Lau announce a European tour in support of with support from ANDY DONALDSON: Tickets Scotland. In the main room we have their highly anticipated forthcoming new album Bigg Taj Vs Spee Six Nine with a unique acoustic Chris's Gigs is delighted to welcome the (due for release in May 2015 on Reveal Orcadian singer/songwriter Ivan Drever to the set , Monosapiens, then a special extended set Records). from Abdominal and the Obliques covering their WRI Hall in Comrie. This is an opportunity to www.fallenangelsclub.com hear one of Scotland's top traditional musicians new material & some of the classics too. In the in a wonderfully intimate setting, performing his Bar we'll have a mix of great dj's and mc's . 17 MAY Toronto emcee Abdominal has toured the world own songs and tunes. Ivan Drever is not only a with legendary rap groups like Jurassic 5, but for great songwriter with a warm and impressive The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE all of his success, Abs (aka Andy Bernstein) was voice, he is also a superb guitarist, and for more FOGHORN STRINGBAND: At CCA, Glasgow. than a decade played with the well-known band growing increasingly tired of jumping around, www.fallenangelsclub.com trying to make his lyrics heard over the booming Wolfstone which he helped to found. For many, he was Wolfstone's stylistic backbone and since beats. So for his much anticipated new record, 19 MAY his departure from the band, he has forged “Sitting Music” - 5 years in the making - he ahead with his career as a solo and as a duo decided to take a radically different approach. The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. artist. To open for Ivan we have Crieff's own The result is not only a hip-hop record unlike ANNABEL CHOVSTEK: At The Admiral, Andy Donaldson. 8pm, tickets £10 from Comrie any other. Glasgow. Post Office, Hansens' Kitchen in Comrie and http://abdominal.bandcamp.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com from www.eventbright.co.uk SCOTTISH OPERA presents Opera 22 MAY www.facebook.com/events/711258295662337 Highlights: At McLaren Hall, Killin, 7.30pm. Scottish Opera celebrates the 21st anniversary The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. ADAM 18 MARCH of Opera Highlights with a 17-date tour of HOLMES & THE EMBERS PLUS SUPPORT: At Scotland. A great evening for those brand new The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £12 from The CCA ALED JONES: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. to opera, seasoned fans and everyone inBox office 0141 352 4900. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm between, Opera Highlights features music from Box office: 01383 602302, Tickets: £27.50. start. Book online. Singer/songwriter Adam some of the world’s most popular operas, as well Back by popular demand, Aled Jones - singer, Holmes’ reputation is growing steadily, Adam actor, author, broadcaster, TV presenter, as some lesser-known treats selected by played a sell-out show at the 2014 Glasgow musical theatre performer and part-time dancer Scottish Opera’s Head of Music, Derek Clark. Americana Festival and his debut album, “Heirs Scottish Opera’s trusty van will be loaded up is touring the UK with his “Songs of Hope and And Graces” was nominated for Scottish Album Inspiration” tour this spring.
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21 MARCH Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema with MOISHE'S BAGEL: (see also 22nd) At Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness, 8pm. Moishe's Bagel will perform their new soundtrack to the fascinating early Soviet propaganda film Salt For Svanetia. Following its World Premiere at Bo'ness, Moishe's Bagel's music will receive a CD release. www.hippfest.co.uk 22 MARCH Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema with SHONA MOONEY with ALASDAIR PAUL and AMY THATCHER: (see also 21st) At Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness, 8pm. Acclaimed fiddle player Shona Mooney with Alasdair Paul and Amy Thatcher will perform her new score to the battle of the clans epic Annie Laurie. Shona's soundtrack will then be performed live at The Barbican on the 26 April. www.hippfest.co.uk 28 MARCH MONTROSE SPRING BLUES EVENT; Bands Confirmed; RHYTHM ZOO from Shropshire / TC& The MONEYMAKERS from York / THE GROOVAMATICS, With John Whitehill from Ashington North East. VENUES - The Star Hotel, 7 New Wynd, Montrose. Busby's Club.30/36, George Street, Montrose. Starkey's Lounge Upstairs, 21 George Street, Montrose. www.smokieblues.com Hypercoaster Music presents ….. JOSH HARTY MUSIC and KELLEY MCRAE: At Hospitalfield House, Westway, Arbroath. DD11 2NH. 7pm. Tickets £12.50+bf on 0800 4118881 and Brown Paper Tickets. Hypercoaster Music is back with a host of great shows for 2015! We kick off on with a fantastic double bill of world class Americana, featuring Josh Harty Music and Kelley McRae. Highly acclaimed Alt. Country singer/songwriter JOSH HARTY makes a welcome return. His previous performance at Hospitalfield wowed us all with beautifully crafted songs featuring rich, warm vocals and impressive finger style guitar playing. And this time he's bringing along the amazing songstress KELLEY McRAE, joined by her guitarist partner MATT CASTELEIN. Together they weave haunting ballads and energetic guitar driven songs. www.hartymcrae.brownpapertickets.com www.hypercoastermusic.com 29 MARCH EDDI READER: At Rothes Hall, Glenrothes. Tickets 01592 611101 www.onfife.com www.eddireader.co.uk www.facebook.com/eddireader https://twitter.com/eddireader wecamefromwolves: At Beat Generator Live ! Dundee - Dundee (14+). We are back on the
road with new songs, new set, same good vibes! musicians as well as artists from other disciplines Get your tickets and get involved! such as film makers, poets and puppeteers, www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves Alasdair Roberts introduces his new self-titled album, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), 21 APRIL West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com ALBERT HAMMOND: At Carnegie Hall, or tel 01224 641122 Dunfermline. Song writing legend Albert Hammond on tour in the UK. Albert has been 7 MARCH writing and co-writing hit songs for over forty years; he has a new 4 track single out soon YOLANDA BROWN, Premier female saxophonist which contains a new song ‘I Guess I Really Had in the UK and winner of the MOBO award in It Coming’ and also his most successful song ‘It 2008 and 2009 for Best Jazz, YolanDa Brown, in Never Rains In Southern California’ featuring his The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North friend Al Stewart as a duet partner, and Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets tel ‘Changing Me’ a duet song with his son Albert 01224 641122 or from Hammond Jnr. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com http://www.alberthammond.net/ SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA With 26 APRIL conductor Robin Ticciati and one of today’s finest young violinists Renaud Capuçon, Scottish KRIS DREVER & BOO HEWERDINE: At Chamber Orchestra perform Beethoven’s Violin Stirling’s Tolbooth. The prolific and highly rated Concerto and Schubert’s Symphony No9 Great C Kris Drever and Boo Hewerdine are doubling up Major, in the Music Hall, union Street, Aberdeen on their undoubted talents. Award-winning at 1pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from singer, Kris Drever, one-third of the awardwww.aberdeenperformingarts.com winning trio LAU, recently released “Mareel”, a five-track EP and it confirms his rightful place at 9 MARCH the heart of today’s contemporary roots’ scene. Like Kris, Boo Hewerdine has many admirers. Reels to Ragas Two: At Victoria and Albert He works hard and is justifiably celebrated for Halls, Ballater. Scottish-Indian fusion as Red his work as a solo artist, band member and as a Note Ensemble is joined by the superb tabla collaborative songsmith. Boo tours, writes and player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multirecords with Eddi Reader, and has penned some instrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and of her biggest songs, including “The Patience Of traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance Angels”. music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes https://twitter.com/KrisDrever you’ll recognise immediately even in their new https://twitter.com/boohewerdine guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra each day (see BEN POOLE: At Green Hotel, Kinross. Ben has www.rednoteensemble.com for times) for a recently released his "Live at the Albert Hall" family-friendly hands-on Indian drumming album, which is going down a storm with fans workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and and critics alike. Peaking at number 4 in the musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Red amazon charts! “Are we witnessing the birth of Note Ensemble Performers, Tabla, Kuljit of one of the most exciting young blues Bhamra; Cello, Robert Irvine; Violin, Jackie guitarists of the twenty-first century?” – Shave; Pipes, Fraser Fifield. Tickets £10 (£6). Longplay. For booking information visit … www.benpooleband.com www.rednoteensemble.com 15 MAY
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LAU: At Perth Concert Hall. Internationally acclaimed modern folk trio Lau announce a European tour in support of their highly anticipated forthcoming new album (due for release in May 2015 on Reveal Records). www.lau-music.co.uk
THE ANSWER, plus support from Bad Touch and The Picturebooks, Northern Irish Rockers, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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EDDI READER: At Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. www.eddireader.co.uk www.facebook.com/eddireader https://twitter.com/eddireader
THE SELECTER; After an amazing couple of years culminating in two new albums and numerous festival appearances, The Selecter celebrate their 35th anniversary, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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STEVEN OSBORNE; Aberdeen Performing Arts presents a recital by one of the leading concert pianists of his generation and Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of the Year, Steven Osborne, performing Beethoven’s Sonata Op 90, Sonata Op 101 and Sonata Op 106 Hammerklavier, in the Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Free pre-concert talk with Steven for ticket holders at 6.30pm. Recital tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 14 MARCH
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide …….. page 18: aberdeen / north east ABERDEEN CITY MUSIC SCHOOL; Showcasing the remarkable talent of their students, Aberdeen City Music School, present their annual concert in the Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen at 5pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com DR FEELGOOD; One of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world, Dr Feelgood, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 15 MARCH ABERDEEN SINFONIETTA, For the main work in their all-French programme, Aberdeen Sinfonietta, is joined by Haddo House Choral and Operatic Society to perform Gounod’s large-scale Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile, in the Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com STIFF LITTLE FINGERS The seminal punk band Stiff Little Fingers make their long-awaited return to The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 17 MARCH
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REEF: At The Garage, Aberdeen. Return of the West Country rockers fronted by Gary Stringer who first found fame in the mid 90s thanks to ESTRELLA with THE KING LOT, DEADFIRE and GUTTERGODZ.: At Downstairs, 82 Holburn their song 'Naked' being used in a Sony Minidisc commercial. Perhaps best known for their '96 top St, Aberdeen AB10 6BY - Satin & Steel, a night of rock music and Burlesque dancing. Over 18s. ten hit 'Place Your Hands', which was adopted by Chris Evans and is still played in indie and rock Tickets at ... clubs across the country today, along with chartwww.estrellarocks.com/store topping second album 'Glow'. ABERDEEN MUSIC CENTRE March 21 and 22: www.facebook.com/reefmusic Aberdeen Music Centre stage a series of concerts www.ironworksvenue.com starring their young pupils, in the Music Hall, 5 APRIL Aberdeen at 1pm, 3pm and 7pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from ROBIN TROWER: At Aberdeen Lemon Tree, www.aberdeenperformingarts.com West North Street, Aberdeen, Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01224 337 688. “There is no doubt 22 MARCH the genre is overflowing with great players – but nobody does it quite like Trower” Guitarist KING KING: At Aberdeen Lemon Tree, West Magazine. New Album “Roots & Branches” out North Street, Aberdeen. Best Band & Best Album. British Blues Awards 2012/13/14. “with now. this album, what King King prove is that when it www.trowerpower.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com comes to the high rolling wave of British Blues,
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JOSEPHINE SILLARS: At Café Drummonds, Aberdeen. Playing original music since the age of fifteen, Josephine burst onto the Highland scene after playing a support set for Carol Laula on her 2010 tour. Since then, she has played esteemed festivals and venues throughout Scotland. Her 18 MARCH debut EP is due for release on the 23rd of March 2015 followed by a headline Scottish Tour. Her JOAN ARMATRADING with more than 42 years most recent single, ‘February Has A Smoking in the music business, the wonderful Joan Problem’ has received attention from various Armatrading sings a mixture of old favourites podcasts, blogs and most recently BBC Radio and more recent compositions, in the Music Hall, Scotland. Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 www.josephinesillars.com or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 28 MARCH THE POOZIES, Pioneers of unusual and exciting folk music arrangements, not only from the rich vein of traditional Gaelic culture but from any enticing genre, The Poozies, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN MUSIC presents A Night at the Movies with Aberdeen University Concert Band, in the Music Hall,Union Street, Aberdeen at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
ESTRELLA: At Captain Toms, Ann Street, Aberdeen AB25 3LH - Captain Toms Live TV show featuring Estrella and host of other acts. Watch live from 11am on www.kpx.tv
10 APRIL BIG COUNTRY - The Best Of Tour: At Garioch Sports Centre, Burghmuir Drive Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 4GY 01467 626141 info@gariochsports.co.uk - BIG COUNTRY on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher. www.facebook.com/inabigcountry 26 APRIL Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. MARK OLSON with COLIN CLYNE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm, £12. Mark Olson was a founding member of the highly influential Americana / alt.country band The Jayhawks. The singer-songwriter has been responsible for some of the most blissful, genre-defining Alternative Country and Americana ever recorded. Colin Clyne is a native of Stonehaven who recently ended a 10 year stay in Southern California a few years back, where along with Scotland he had a sizeable following. He is now based in the NE of Scotland. His latest album The Never Ending Pageant garnered both critical and chart success. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 6 MAY
Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The ANDREW MONTGOMERY; With a unique voice Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. Tickets £10. 20 MARCH that’s equal parts choirboy and soul boy, former Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two Geneva frontman Andrew Montgomery breaks a of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today. Their music draws from old folk MIDGE URE; Former Ultavox frontman and co- decade of silence to return with his debut solo sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen organiser of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8, Scots album Ruled by Dreams, in The Lemon Tree musician and sing-songwriter Midge Ure, in The Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 641122 or seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Tickets tel 01224 from West brings jagged, angular arrangements 641122 or from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 30 MARCH
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MANRAN: At The Ironworks, Inverness. A blend of traditional instrumentation (fiddle, accordion, flute, uilleann pipes and highland bagpipes) and a tight, grooving backline (drums, bass and guitar) with a harder, more driving edge as well as offering moments of tenderness and beauty, highlighting Norrie MacIver's Gaelic and English vocals to great effect. www.facebook.com/ManranOfficial www.ironworksvenue.com
Reels to Ragas Two: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note Ensemble is joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and piper-and-multiinstrumentalist Fraser Fifield for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their new guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla player Kuljit Bhamra each day (see www. rednoteensemble.com for times) for a familyfriendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, introducing some of the rhythms and musical ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Red Note Ensemble Performers, Tabla, Kuljit Bhamra; Cello, Robert Irvine; Violin, Jackie Shave; Pipes, Fraser Fifield. Tickets £10 (£6). For booking information to all of the venues visit … www.rednoteensemble.com
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POCIÓN DE FE is a new seven-piece band brewing a spicy mix of Afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms, Cuban salsa, and African mambo. 30 MAY 14 MARCH Original songs, with tight funky grooves and THE DANGLEBERRIES: At The Ironworks, irresistible horn licks, feature Spanish lyrics EDDI READER: At Stewarts Hall, Huntly. Inverness. The band draw on many varied which blend the Afrobeat tradition of social and www.eddireader.co.uk influences to produce a blend of bagpipes, drums political consciousness with Cuban-style www.facebook.com/eddireader and guitars, you can be certain that you’re going wordplay. Mad Hatter's, Hootananny, Church https://twitter.com/eddireader to love the end result. You’ll not be able to stop Street. Inverness your feet from stompin’, especially with the www.facebook.com/pociondefe 20 JUNE band’s very own Bez, aka Annie, on the tambourine! 18 APRIL THE KILKENNYS’; The Kilkennys are four www.ironworksvenue.com young balladeers, who have been credited with POCIÓN DE FE is a new seven-piece band keeping Irish folk music alive thanks to their 27 MARCH brewing a spicy mix of Afrobeat, Caribbean incredible musicianship and boundless energy. rhythms, Cuban salsa, and African mambo. Aberdeen Lemon Tree, West North Street, JOSEPHINE SILLARS: At Mad Hatters, Original songs, with tight funky grooves and Aberdeen. Time 8pm. Inverness. Playing original music since the age irresistible horn licks, feature Spanish lyrics http://www.thekilkennys.com/ of fifteen, Josephine burst onto the Highland which blend the Afrobeat tradition of social and scene after playing a support set for Carol Laula political consciousness with Cuban-style 27 JUNE on her 2010 tour. Since then, she has played wordplay. Old Bridge Inn, 23 Dalfaber Road, esteemed festivals and venues throughout LAU: At Aberdeen Music Hall. Internationally Aviemore Scotland. Her debut EP is due for release on the acclaimed modern folk trio Lau announce a www.facebook.com/pociondefe 23rd of March 2015 followed by a headline European tour in support of their highly Scottish Tour. Her most recent single, ‘February 1 MAY anticipated forthcoming new album (due for Has A Smoking Problem’ has received attention release in May 2015 on Reveal Records). from various podcasts, blogs and most recently PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING: At The www.lau-music.co.uk BBC Radio Scotland. Ironworks, Inverness. Public Service www.josephinesillars.com Broadcasting is the corduroy-clad brainchild of london-based j. Willgoose, esq. who, along with JOHN GOLDIE: One of the world’s best acoustic drumming companion Wrigglesworth, is on a guitarists incorporating a range of styles quest to inform, educate and entertain audiences including blues, celtic and funk at The Sunart around the globe. PSB's uniquely spell-binding Centre, Strontian. PH36 4JA. Show 8pm Tickets live av transmissions see them weave samples Send us all your gig dates £10/£8/£5 Tel. 01397 709228 from old public information films, archive footage www.sunartcentre.org and propaganda material around live drums, for the Highlands www.facebook.com/john.goldie.73 guitar, banjo and electronics as they teach the Email them to Carol lessons of the past through the music of the 28 MARCH future - beaming our past back at us through carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com vintage tv sets and state of the art modern video wecamefromwolves: At Hootananny projection devices. 7 MARCH www.facebook.com/PUBLICSERVICEBROADCASTING Inverness - Inverness (18+). We are back on www.ironworksvenue.com Reels to Ragas Two: At Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. the road with new songs, new set, same good vibes! Get your tickets and get involved! Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note Ensemble is 22 MAY joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield PHIL & ALY: At Strathpeffer Pavilion, The for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, 2 APRIL Square, Strathpeffer, IV14 9DL. 8 pm. Scotland’s dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of favourite traditional duo, who are a national tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their REEF: At The Ironworks, Inverness. Return of institution and need no introduction! the West Country rockers fronted by Gary
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String Jam Club presents ….. KEVIN DEMPSEY & HARRIET BARTLETT: At The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk TD7 4BZ. Kevin Dempsey & Harriet Bartlett are a knockout folk duo, whose shows never fail to entertain Send us all your gig dates audiences of all ages. Both artists are masters in 19 MARCH for all of the Scottish islands their field, Kevin on guitar and Harriet on piano accordion. Together they play and sing an Email them to Carol LIVE hosted by The Spitfires with guest bands & exciting and varied range of well & lesser known musicians. All types of music welcome. All gear tunes, songs from the folk tradition and a carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, tasteful smattering of their own self-penned Prestwick. from 9:15pm. For further information compositions. Tickets £12, available from the Isle of Bute …. contact Bill 07967 5030275.12.19.26 venue 01750-721233. String Jam Club meets Transclyde Music is a group of like minded every month at Selkirk’s County Hotel. people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to 26 MARCH www.kevindempsey.co.uk promote live music on the island. For their latest www.harrietbartlett.com gig news go to …. LIVE hosted by The Spitfires with guest bands & www.facebook.com/stringjamclub www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic musicians. All types of music welcome. All gear supplied. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, 18 APRIL 6 MARCH Prestwick. from 9:15pm. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027 St Boswells Live! presents ….. ST Reels to Ragas Two: At Mission House, Harris. BOSWELLS AMERICANA FESTIVAL featuring Scottish-Indian fusion as Red Note Ensemble is 20 APRIL RED DAWG + DAN WALSH plus workshops and joined by the superb tabla player Kuljit Bhamra other special events. Full details and links to and piper-and-multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield ALBERT HAMMOND: At Buccleuch Centre, tickets can be found at our website. Dan Walsh for new and traditional tunes. Expect love songs, Langholm. Song writing legend Albert Hammond made his name with duo Walsh and Pound and dance music, a hint of Bollywood and plenty of on tour in the UK. Albert has been writing and now a member of the award winning Urban Folk tunes you’ll recognise immediately even in their co-writing hit songs for over forty years; he has Quartet, as well as guest appearances on stage new guise. Join internationally-renowned tabla a new 4 track single out soon which contains a and on record with the Levellers and Seth player Kuljit Bhamra each day (see www. new song ‘I Guess I Really Had It Coming’ and Lakeman, this unique and eclectic musician has rednoteensemble.com for times) for a familyalso his most successful song ‘It Never Rains In stunned audiences across the world. Red Dawg friendly hands-on Indian drumming workshop, Southern California’ featuring his friend Al are a five-piece blues rock band from the Granite introducing some of the rhythms and musical Stewart as a duet partner, and ‘Changing Me’ a City of Aberdeen, their driving and exciting blend ideas that drive Reels to Ragas. Red Note duet song with his son Albert Hammond Jnr. of originals and covers is something that, as with Ensemble Performers, Tabla, Kuljit Bhamra; http://www.alberthammond.net/ all good things in live, has to be experienced to Cello, Robert Irvine; Violin, Jackie Shave; Pipes, appreciate it at its best. Comprising a classic Fraser Fifield. Tickets £10 (£6). For booking 31 JULY TO 2 AUGUST combination of vocals and sax, lead and rhythm information to all of the venues visit … guitar, bass and drums www.rednoteensemble.com PRESTFEST- The Prestwick Community Music www.stboswellslive.com Festival. All types of music in various venues 30 APRIL
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MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society presents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a third year of madness bigger Bandstand and better! The festival's venue is Glasgow's The Nairn 3-12 April Classic Grand.
Fifestock Kinross Through March
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The Annual Fifestock Music Festival takes place at "Backstage at The Green" Hotel, Kinross, Scotland, KY13 8AS. Latest updates on the website. FIFESTOCK comes but once a year and Knoydart Music Festival here it is for 2014! A wide range of genres and artists for you all to experience. Don't leave it Knoydart too late to book on 01577 863467 April - Taking a holiday in 2015 www.fifestock.com
Wee Dub Festival
Knoydart Festival is a weekend-long outdoor music festival for the whole family, centred around Scottish traditional music. It has been held every two years since 2009, but is taking a break in 2015.
Beer Fest
Bandstand Beer Festival - largest independent beer festival in the Scottish Highlands. An annual celebration of real ale & live music at Bandstand Bar, Nairn. https://twitter.com/NairnBeerFest
Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 10-15 April 2015
The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Harp Festival is an annual celebration and gathEdinburgh ering of musical talents. Find out more about us 6-8 March www.facebook.com/knoydartmusicfestival at www.clarsachsociety.co.uk The Clarsach Society (Comunn na Clarsaich) encourages interest The 2015 edition of Wee Dub Festival features in the instrument, especially amongst young giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, Counterflows players, who enjoy its adaptability to solo work, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up accompaniment or ensemble playing. The Sociand programme go to the website below. We Glasgow ety also presents the Edinburgh International look forward to welcoming you to another week- 2-5 April Harp Festival - an annual celebration and gathend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2015. Counterflows Glasgow based festival of contem- ering of musical talents. Every Spring we bring porary experimental music featuring artists from harpists from across the globe together to rub shoulders with you, the audience. www.weedubfestival.co.uk across the world. The festival is held in April with occasional concerts throughout the year. www.harpfestival.co.uk Niel Gow Scottish http://counterflows.com/
Fiddle Festival Dunkeld & Birnam 20-22 March
The 2015 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the beautiful Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is envisaged that through time the festival and other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Gow) was born in Strathbraan on 22nd March 1727 and grew up in the village of Inver, by Dunkeld.
Skye Live Skye 3-4 April This Easter we will be bringing you an exclusive festival to Portree. This will take place in the stunning home of the Skye Highland Games. www.skyelive.scot
Northern Nashville Country Music Festival
Caithness 3-5 April www.niel-gow.co.uk In 2004 we took a gamble and ran our first ever Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music FesHawick Reivers Festival tival (NNCCMF), which thankfully was a great Hawick success. Over the years it has gone from 27-29 March strength to strength, with country music fans converging on Caithness over Easter Weekend As always music is at the heart of Hawick Reiv- to be part of this 3-day 5-show extravaganza of ers Festival and there are a number of new inno- live country music. This is truly an international vations this year and plans are being finalised event featuring top class acts from the USA, for an exciting weekend. Email email Canada, Europe, Ireland and the U.K. alongside info@hawickreivers.com for info. our wealth of local talent and youth bands.
North Hop Aberdeen Aberdeen 11 April
North Hop Aberdeen, a one-day indoor beer festival taking place at The Lemon Tree, which sold all tickets for the event in less than two weeks, will showcase the very best in Scottish music talent, with stage music acts from all over the country. www.northhop.co.uk
Edinburgh’s Youth ‘Easter’ Gaitherin Edinburgh 13-16 April The Easter Gaitherin is EYG’s flagship event for 9 – 18 year olds. We book Scotland’s top traditional musicians as tutors and run four days of classes in Tynecastle High School. These range from instrumental, to drama, to dance, to technical skills . Each day participants will take a main workshop in their first choice instrument; one in their second choice (which can be something like singing, art, drama or a second instrument); and a third choice.
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Montrose Spring Blues
Glenfarg Folk Feast
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Glenfarg 10-12 April
St Boswells Americana Festival
Montrose 28 March A ‘Day of Blues’ festival in Montrose. www.smokieblues.com
North Of The Wall Glasgow 28 March NotW returns in 2015, bigger and better. -
Ran by Glenfarg Village Folk Club the festival may be small but its stature and longevity are huge to say the least. We pride ourselves on running a friendly event with workshops and competitions to suit all tastes, and the World famous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be seen to be believed! www.glenfargfolkclub.com
Scottish Borders 18 April St Boswells Live! presents ….. St Boswells Americana Festival featuring RED DAWG + DAN WALSH plus workshops and other special events. www.stboswellslive.com
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