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Kris Drever (pictured) brings his tour to Scotland this week with appearnces in Paisley (12th), Aberdeen (12th), Glasgow (13th) and Edinburgh (14th) full details @ http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ : photo by Chloe Garrick
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Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. SALTFISHFORTY and FIDDLER'S BID are among the guests. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring THE MERRYLEES, RAY McCARTNEY, BEERJACKET and THE HOLY GHOSTS. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Beartas nan Daoine: 11pm on BBC ALBA. A series looking at the heritage of collections of Gaelic songs and stories. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat Email them to Carol music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk 12 MAY Horo Gheallaidh: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. DUNCAN CHISHOLM and THE FOX HUNT with THE HENRY GIRLS are among the guests. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Hebridean Celtic Festival: 10.50pm on BBC ALBA. LAU, one of the most innovative live acts in modern folk music, perform at HebCelt '13. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Tiree Music Festival: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. The best bits from TMF with Sarah Cruickshank and Vicky Kilgour. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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RANT: At Kings Place, London. Spring 2016 sees the release of Reverie, the much anticipated second album from RANT, firmly established in their relatively short time together as a huge musical force and a strong, raw, yet vibrant sound on the British folk scene. Nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, RANT is the meeting of four of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. www.rantfiddles.com 14 MAY LEMONHAZE: At 100 Club, Oxford Street, London. Paisley's 4 piece Indie/Pop-rock outfit. https://twitter.com/Lemonhazeband 3 JUNE
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ISLE: At Koko, London, 10pm. Scottish Borders band ISLE play #ClubNME at Koko, 1A Camden High Street, Horo Gheallaidh: 7.55pm on BBC ALBA. 'Mckechnie's Camden, NW1 7JE Farewell' by INNES WATSON, JOHN SOMERVILLE https://twitter.com/thisisisle and ALI HUTTON. www.bbcalba.co.uk 4 JUNE
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Comhdhail Colm Chille: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Top exponents of Scottish Gaelic and Irish song and music in session, with Mary Black.. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Cuirm @ Celtic: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS and special guests onstage during Celtic Connections 2014. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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15 MAY Hebridean Celtic Festival: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. LAU, one of the most innovative live acts in modern folk music, perform at HebCelt '13. www.bbcalba.co.uk
HUGH KELLY: At Alleycat, Denmark Street. 7pm. Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is getting numerous plays on radio stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the summer at venues and festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and playing a track or two from his album due out at the end of the year. www.hughkellymusic.com 12 JULY
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page 3: 'scots in london' :: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian DAVE ARCARI: At The Blues Kitchen, Camden, London. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com
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SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Edinburgh Folk Club, Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ, Doors 7:30pm STFU Onstage 8pm. Tickets: £10 (£9 concs/£7 EFC members). Southern Tenant Folk Union are 9 SEPTEMBER the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Kings Place, provoking and arresting take on roots & folk London. Songs of separation is an outstanding music. Through extensive touring they have collaboration between ten of Scotland and England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised seen audiences grow year on year and now and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg, consistently sell-out concert venues all over the UK and Ireland. the musicians explore the rich heritage of the www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion two countries, drawing on their respective and collective musical experiences and crafting something both new and special. The album was Through The Wire Music presents ..... released in January, to exceptional reviews, and BELAKO with OLD TOWN RITUALS + PUBLISHER: At Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh. had a sell-out tour. Basque Country based band Belako, an www.songsofseparation.co.uk energetic and infectious four-piece, make their UK debut in Edinburgh. The four-piece have toured with Crystal Fighters and Placebo over the last year and have received numerous national music awards, including one from
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Rolling Stone Magazine. They've played around Europe with slots at Primavera Sound Festival and Santander Music Festival and this will be their first time in the UK. Post-punk and electronica mixed with pop beats with a distinct grunge sound. www.belako.net www.facebook.com/throughthewirem JOANA SERRAT: At The Electric Circus, Edinburgh. Joana’s touring her new album Cross The Verge. Just as its name promises this album shows us another side of Joana Serrat, who so enchanted audiences on her 2014 album Dear Great Canyon. On Cross The Verge, her third album, Joana lays bare all the cracks, inconsistencies and fears that come with life, with the album revealing itself to be an especially beautiful tribute to the acknowledgment of loss and the acceptance of the uncertain. www.facebook.com/JoanaSerrat 13 MAY The Definitive Elvis Experience Show: At Edinburgh Queens Hall. The Definitive Elvis Experience” is the most authentic live stage show produced to honour Elvis Presley’s legacy. For those who missed the opportunity to see Elvis Live on stage you will have Such a Night… The show, which is accompanied by the brilliant Definitive Show Band, encapsulates all Elvis’ eras, from the ’56 explosion that sky rocketed his dynamic career, through to his gospel roots, Hollywood years and ’68 comeback all the way through to the later iconic concert years.
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14 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes Were Horses, released by Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a supporting tour. www.fallenangelsclub.com http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk TRIO RED featuring TOM BANCROFT: At Pathhead Village Hall. Trio Red featuring Tom Bancroft on drums have just launched their new album 'Lucid Dreamers' and are embarking on a tour including a 'home' gig for Tom in Pathhead Village Hall. Doors and bar will open at 7.30pm and music will start at 8pm. For more information or to reserve tickets contact Tom on tomban@pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk/ 15 MAY Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. TUXEDO MOON: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk 17 MAY Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. IMAM BAILDI: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk RURA: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. 8.00pm / £13. With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit
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SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Edinburgh Queens Hall (with young people’s workshop). Songs of separation is an outstanding ZOE FAULKNER: At Rose And Crown, collaboration between ten of Scotland and Edinburgh. “Perth-based Zoe Faulkner's new EP England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised is the sound of a remarkable talent finding her and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg, feet. The five tracks that comprise 'Voices' have the musicians explore the rich heritage of the seen Zoe compared to a young Stevie Nicks. The two countries, drawing on their respective and singer/songwriter, originally from Aberdeen but collective musical experiences and crafting now studying at Perth College, also counts Eva something both new and special. The album was Cassidy, Kate Bush and Carole King as musical released in January, to exceptional reviews, and influences” - Perthshire Advertiser. had a sell-out tour. This is a rare opportunity to www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic see the full line up, joined by some very special (very small) guests. It will be their last Scottish 20 MAY date in 2016. www.songsofseparation.co.uk Mellow Promotions presents SEAN C KENNEDY with special guests JOSH MASSEY 24 MAY and AMY MALCOLM: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. 7pm, £6 in advance, £10 on door. ROSIE NIMMO: At Scotch Malt Whisky Society, www.mellowpromotions.com Leith. Rosie has been singing jazz and blues for several years, including annual performances in 21 MAY the Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival (since 2009), and as well as performing The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RON regularly for the National Galleries of Scotland SAYER JR. & CHARLOTTE JOYCE with she has also played several times in the support from THE ANDY GUNN BAND: At The International Book Festival. She has been Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, praised in both Scottish broadsheets, the music Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. press and reviewed by the Guardian. From the downhome sound of the Delta to www.rosienimmo.com contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with 25 MAY its eagerly anticipated new programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise ANIMA MUNDI: At Voodoo Rooms, 19A W established to harness popular support for Register St. Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Doors: 7pm. regular blues events in Edinburgh. Tickets: £16.50 (adv). Box Office: 0131 556 http://edinburgh-blues.uk 7060. The Cuban prog five-piece Anima Mundi, being a unique band in its homeland, it is 23 MAY impossible to understand the evolution of the band without having an understanding of the
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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Cuban situation. It is a known fact that the phenomenon of migration is suffered by nearly every family on the Island. Nine musicians from Anima Mundi have left and live in other countries, leaving holes in the line-up which are difficult to fill with talented performers. Also acquiring instruments and equipment isn’t straight forwards, with the lack of freedom of information. The indifference of the Cuban media to rock music, which has foreign influences, is thought of as having a lack of national identity. This is the first time that the Mundi’s have played in the UK, but they have played some hugely successful gigs and festivals in Europe, and thought it was about time that here in the UK we had a taste of their style of Progressive Rock. www.animamundimusic.com 26 MAY HUGH KELLY: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is getting numerous plays on radio stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the summer at venues and festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and playing a track or two from his album due out at the end of the year. www.hughkellymusic.com
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scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com
LITTLE LOVE & THE FRIENDLY VIBES (single launch) with UNIVERSAL THEE and THE MINK STOLES: At Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JW. 7-10pm. Launching their single Banter Enhancer (remixed by Rich Farnsworth). Support comes from their good friends Universal Thee and The Mink Stoles. So come down to Sneaky Pete's and get yourself some banter and some enhancer and enjoy the party. www.facebook.com/littlelove.official
MAIN STREET BLUES + LIGHTS OUT BY NINE: At The Mash House, Guthrie Street Edinburgh. 7-10pm. £12 + bf. A great night of blues, funk and soul from two of Scotland's top bands. Tickets from: Tickets Scotland, Ripping Records & www.Skiddle.com
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THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others who have followed that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com
Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. MEDITERRANEO featuring THE BADWILLS: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk 5 JUNE Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. TITUS ANDRONICUS: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk
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MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Electric Circus, Edinburgh. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a solo artist and has released five solo albums, with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on the 27th May 2016. www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton
Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. PARADISE BANGKOK: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk 10 JUNE
DAVE ARCARI: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt. blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At The blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s premier US tours in 2015 – including official showcases concert orchestra invites you to Journey Into Melody for a tuneful evening of ‘easy-listening’. at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in We begin our summer Journey Into Melody in lively fashion with Eric Coates’ Television March. 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is
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14 JUNE THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At The Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others who have followed that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com 17 JUNE NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: Barclay Viewforth Church, Edinburgh, 7.30pm. Great hymns speak timeless truths with profound passion. One aim of this album which the band are touring was to introduce some new songs that churches in Scotland might find useful in their own unique worship services. Scottish
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music for clarinet and electronics by composers including Eddie McGuire, Monty Adkins and Matthew Whiteside. Electric Clarinet, formed in 6 AUGUST 2014, is a collaboration between Joanna Nicholson (clarinets) and Matthew Whiteside CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Foodies Festival, 24 JUNE (composer and electronics) to perform new Edinburgh. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric music for clarinets with electronics. Two Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. concerts, £15/Full price, £8. Student/Disabled/ PAWS: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Unwaged/Senior/NMS Member, £5. Tickets on series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for door or from website below. Summerhall Arts Venue. A series of gig nights Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s http://electricclarinet.co.uk/ based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts electro pop. 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The Hot Seats have blown the crowds Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman Joana lays bare all the cracks, inconsistencies away at big events such as Celtic Connections, and was interviewed live on BBC Radio and fears that come with life, with the album Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his revealing itself to be an especially beautiful Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won tribute to the acknowledgment of loss and the tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April acceptance of the uncertain. The Famous Spiegletent and were described as 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the www.facebook.com/JoanaSerrat “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. summer at venues and festivals showcasing They’re back - and they’re raring to go! tracks from the EP and playing a track or two 12 MAY www.facebook.com/thehotseats from his album due out at the end of the year. www.brookfield-knights.com www.hughkellymusic.com SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Sounds In The Suburbs @ Woodend Bowling & Tennis 15 AUGUST 25 JUNE Club, 30 Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G13 1QG, Doors 8pm. Tickets £12 THE HOT SEATS: At House Concert, Edinburgh. adv. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, Edinburgh based string band that over a series big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland of albums have produced a thought provoking Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. and arresting take on roots & folk music. and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Through extensive touring they have seen www.Summerhall.co.uk Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous audiences grow year on year and now Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” consistently sell-out concert venues all over the 1 JULY by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back UK and Ireland. Mellow Promotions presents THE RECKLESS and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion YOUTH: At Opium, Edinburgh. 8-Late. www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.mellowpromotions.com www.brookfield-knights.com 13 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and EUAN BURTON plus support: At St Andrews in RANGA: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. 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Glasgow band December is delighted THREE DAYS FROM RETIREMENT: At Audio, blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of to announce the release of their long-awaited Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the Glasgow. Three Days From Retirement (or 3DFR debut album, I Will Let You Have Your Say and if you're in a rush) are gathering momentum, UK after six successful tours on this side of the will celebrate the album release with a live formed in 2013 in Edinburgh and with a couple Atlantic. performance. December caught the public’s of line-up changes since, 3DFR are being heard www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir attention recently with two unique fundraising by more and more people. With a sound inspired singles both of which were tributes to two of the www.brookfield-knights.com by bands like Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky, band’s idols, U2 and Kenny Dalglish The new their first self-titled EP (link below to bandcamp) album takes on a similar theme as each track 26 JULY takes its cues from their regular jam sessions has been written about influential figures that and totally blew me away the first time I heard The ‘Gig at the Grandstand’: The ‘Gig at the have had an impact on the band and their lives it. Which is why they are here. Grandstand’ will take place at Musselburgh over the years.Tickets @ Racecourse as part of Musselburgh Riding of the www.twitter.com/3dfruk http://oran-mor.co.uk/whats-on/december/ Marches 2016, a festival that is held on every 21 www.facebook.com/december1985 The Night With presents ….. ELECTRIC years. 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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: glasgow + surrounding area www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. LIQUID JAZZ: At The Bank, 443 Clarkston Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Unforgettable classics and standards from this excellent Southside Jazz band. We're delighted to have them back, you will be too! www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. THE DADDY NAGGINS: At Clockwork Beer Company, 1153 Cathcart Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. The Daddy Naggins are a high-octane bluegrass outfit from Glasgow, a very hard working band & extremely entertaining act to watch. A real festival and party band! Enthusiastic about real ale? Clockwork Beer Company is a must for you. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. THE OPTICS & Friends: At The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow. 7pm. Free. Live entertainment from 7pm, including; Kev Cunningham, Panic Anchor, Sean McGee, Jordan Rawson & Scott Wishart...........followed by The Optics at 10:30pm for a full band set. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. ENRICO & DANIELLA: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Live Jazz, Blues and Soul from this excellent Italian/ German duo. Now based in Glasgow Enrico and Daniella have been wowing crowds together since early 2015. They’re firm favourites here at McMillans! www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. CAHOOTS: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 4pm. Free. Hits from the 50's, 60's and 70’s, Folk, Blues, Country and more with this well known Glasgow combo. Come along, sing, dance and reminisce with us every Saturday afternoon. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. PARTING GLASS: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Enjoy the best of Irish and Scottish Folk, Pop and Rock from this great Glasgow band. Our Saturday nights are always a great laugh, we’re open ‘til midnight, come ‘n’ dance all night with us! www.southsidefringe.org.uk 15 MAY
Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic with Southside Sessions: At The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Our Sunday night open mic is hosted by the Southside Sessions. All performers and musical styles welcome. This is always a popular night so come along early for the best seats! www.southsidefringe.org.uk
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Southside Fringe presents ….. Traditional Irish Music Session: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Enjoy the sounds of Ireland at our weekly Trad session. Expect fiddles, pipes, guitars, TUFF LOVE: At Glasgow Collective Studios, accordion, Irish dancing and spoken word. Bring Glasgow. After releasing their debut compilation your instruments and show off your skills! LP earlier this year, Glaswegian guitar-pop duo www.southsidefringe.org.uk Tuff Love are pleased to announce they’ll be hitting the road this May, supporting Chastity 18 MAY Belt on a their UK tour, as well as their own Glasgow headline show on May 15th. Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside www.facebook.com/ReallyTuffLove Songwriters Club: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. An Southside Fringe presents ….. Songwriter eclectic showcase of local singer songwriters Sunday: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 including; Mowglis Palace, Steve Grozier, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 4pm. Free. An Samuel Logan, Craig White, Fnuf & Bootleg eclectic showcase of local performers all under Beatnik. Hosted by the Southside Sessions. 18. Including performances from; Ally McNeilly , www.southsidefringe.org.uk Liam Moti, Kiera Marks, Melisa Craik, Andy Gallagher, John Colletta & The Humph, Ruth MALCOLM HOLCOMBE: At The Hug & Pint in Martin, Megan Hart, Lynass, Lewis Watt and Phil Glasgow. On the eve of releasing Another Black Corvil. Hole, his fourteenth album (including a duet www.southsidefringe.org.uk album cut with North Carolina music legend Sam Milner back in the 80s), Malcolm Holcombe is in 16 MAY no mood to ponder such things. “They’re free to like it or change the CD or completely ignore it,” Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic: At he says over the telephone from New Haven, Clockwork Beer Company, 1153 Cathcart Road, CT. “It all depends on how bad their conscience Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Hosted by Andy Farrell is.” every Monday night. All musicians and music www.malcolmholcombe.com lovers welcome, acoustic guitar and mics provided. Come along and give us a song or 19 MAY simply soak up the vibes! The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DAR www.southsidefringe.org.uk WILLAIMS plus support: At Classic Grand, Glasgow. £13, 7.30pm. The hugely talented, Dar Southside Fringe presents ….. Informal Williams – rated by many as one of the best Jam Session: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 singer/songwriters of the past 20 years – pays a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Join in visit to Glasgow in May for a gig on the 19th at with a friendly crowd of regular performers, playing sing-a-long hits from all genres. Bring an The Classic Grand. Her thoughtful songs, many acoustic instrument and get stuck in! This event based on personal experiences, have brought the Westchester County, New York artiste a lot is on every Monday night and is open to all of praise and a sizable fan base. performance levels. Emerald, her ninth studio album, was released www.southsidefringe.org.uk in 2015, and was hailed as powerful, deep and mature by the critics. The Telegraph included 17 MAY her in their recent top 60 female singer/ songwriters’ list while the likes of Lucinda Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic with Southside Sessions: At The Butterfly And Williams and Gretchen Peters have praised her output. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ The Pig, 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. www.fallenangelsclub.com 8.30pm. Free. Perform solo, join in with a jam session or simply kick back and enjoy the music! BAND OF FRIENDS: At The Cathouse, 15 Union All performers and music lovers welcome.
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www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. THE GRASPING SKINFLINTS: At The Butterfly And The Pig, 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Free. The Skinflints are a great local band with plenty of on stage energy and highly experienced performers. Expect hi-octane rock, pop and indie covers from the last few decades. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. HEART OF RUST: At The Glad Café, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8pm. £8/£10. The closest sound to Neil Young and Crazy Horse you will hear in the UK! The most common comment we hear is that "when I closed my eyes, I was right there at Neil and the horse". Support comes from Lewis Fergusson. www.southsidefringe.org.uk
Southside Fringe presents ….. OLD BOHEMIA: At McMillans Southside, 862 Southside Fringe presents ….. IAN & Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. LAURA HILL: At Heraghtys Bar, 708 Synesthesia inspired, female fronted, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Scottish based duo, Old Bohemia. Old An intimate gig and a smouldering mix of R n Bohemias blend of hard hitting soul, fiery B, Blues, Soul and Americana from this blues and heart felt folk have drawn adorable Southside couple. Long time comparisons to Alabama Shakes, Black keys, supporters of the Southside Fringe, it’s a Bon Iver and even Janice Joplin. delight to welcome them back again this www.southsidefringe.org.uk year. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. BOOTLEG WONDERLAND: At Sweeney's On The Park, Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Sessions Showcase: At Sweeney's On The Upbeat and full of energy, this Glasgow Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. function band will have you singing and 8.30pm. Free. Live music showcase hosted dancing the whole night! Expect well known by the Southside Sessions with performances dance floor hits from all decades. from Steel Valley Saints, Old Bohemia, Craig www.southsidefringe.org.uk McKerracher, Sean Byrne & Howlin' Radio. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. THE HOOKS: At The Waverley Tearooms, 18 NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Harper Moss-side Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Free. Church, Glasgow 7.30pm. Great hymns Chris and Martin play a blinding mix of Rock, speak timeless truths with profound passion. Pop, Indie, Blues, Funk, Folk and Country. One aim of this album which the band are There's something to please everyone with touring was to introduce some new songs this energetic Cumbernauld based duo! that churches in Scotland might find useful in www.southsidefringe.org.uk their own unique worship services. Scottish traditional music and folk melodies have an 21 MAY adaptable quality that renders the best of them timeless. Southside Fringe presents ….. THE http://newscottishhymns.com/events/ RAYBANDOS: At The Butterfly And The Pig, 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. 20 MAY Free. The RayBandos are fast becoming one of the most enjoyed covers bands in Southside Fringe presents …..Acoustic Glasgow. The RayBandos boast a varying live Ally: At Allison Arms, 720 Pollokshaws Road, set of good time rock'n'roll and soul Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Acoustic guitar, cajon guaranteed to get you up dancing! and vocal harmonies with Acoustic Ally & www.southsidefringe.org.uk friends. sing-a-long songs from the 60's, 70's, folk, blues, country and beyond. Southside Fringe presents ….. 50 www.southsidefringe.org.uk SHADES OF BLUE: At The Bank, 443 Clarkston Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Upbeat New College Lanarkshire HND Music bluegrass and foot tapping Scottish folk from Showcase with CURAHO, VALVES, this great East Kilbride based duo. L.J and PASSENGER PEOPLE & ELECTRIC FUNK: Mark will have you singing all night long! At King Tuts, Glasgow. 8.30pm, £5. HND www.southsidefringe.org.uk Music students from New College Lanarkshire are set to perform their yearly showcase at Southside Fringe presents ….. PAUL Glasgow’s King Tuts. New College ALGER BAND & THE LONELY WHALE & Lanarkshire’s award winning course has seen ROB BRANTER: At The Stags Head, 69 their students perform at a whole host of Nithsdale Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. £5. Three different venues up and down the UK over original acts sharing fantastic songs to the past three academic years as part of their delight all. coursework. The young musicians have www.southsidefringe.org.uk performed everywhere from Edinburgh, Newcastle, London and even Birmingham’s Southside Fringe presents ….. CONNOR NEC Arena as part of the WorldSkill’s BROWN: At McMillans Southside, 862 competition in which two bands reached the Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. A UK final. All four bands from the HND Music wide range of popular songs performed in a class will perform a host of original material very unique way. Stylistically, Connor makes they have written as part of their course use of percussion and loop/harmony pedals work and class member. to create a much fuller sound than you would
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area expect from a solo musician. Well worth checking out! www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. CAHOOTS: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 4pm. Free. Hits from the 50's, 60's and 70’s, Folk, Blues, Country and more with this well known Glasgow combo. Come along, sing, dance and reminisce with us every Saturday afternoon. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. IRISH MIST: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Pop and Rock hits plus the sounds if Ireland from one of our favourite bands, Irish Mist. Happy to play requests and always ready to entertain the crowds! www.southsidefringe.org.uk 22 MAY
Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside Songwriters Club: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. An eclectic showcase of local singer songwriters including; Matthew Malone, Diane Jardine, Iceblinks, Crawford Smith, Linda Howitt, Holly Robinson and more. Hosted by the Southside Sessions. www.southsidefringe.org.uk 26 MAY Southside Fringe presents ….. SCATTY FOX: At Heraghtys Bar, 708 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Scatty Fox is a Glasgow based jazz duo, featuring Outi Smith on vocals and Rachel Taylor on Piano. Traditional jazz standards, bossa nova and beyond. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. LLOYD CIGANO: At Mullberry Street, 778 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Gypsy Jazz & Swing at it’s best from this excellent young solo performer! Lloyd is Pollokshields based, a regular at Mullberry Street and one to watch for 2016. www.southsidefringe.org.uk
Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic with Southside Sessions: At The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Our Sunday night open mic is hosted by the Southside Sessions. All performers and musical styles welcome, this is always a popular night so Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside come along early for a good seat! Sessions Showcase: At Sweeney's On The www.southsidefringe.org.uk Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Live music showcase hosted by the Southside Fringe presents ….. Songwriter Southside Sessions with performances from The Sunday: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Subsidy Junkies, David Starr & Ben Harris, Nick Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 4pm. Free. An Bruce, John Irvine & Mark Copeland eclectic showcase of local performers all under www.southsidefringe.org.uk 18. Including performances from; Ally McNeilly , Liam Moti, Kiera Marks, Melisa Craik, Andy 27 MAY Gallagher, John Colletta & The Humph, Ruth Martin, Megan Hart, Lynass, Lewis Watt and Phil The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANIEL ROMANO + KACY & CLAYTON: At Classic Corvil. Grand, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. He’s gaining a www.southsidefringe.org.uk lot of positive attention and critical approval so Daniel Romano will be worth catching when he 23 MAY plays The Classic Grand in Glasgow in May. The Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic: At Juno-nominated Canadian’s current release, If Clockwork Beer Company, 1153 Cathcart Road, I’ve Only One Time Askin’ perfectly highlights Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Hosted by Andy Farrell his impressive rich baritone country voice that brings real deal feeling to his own compositions. every Monday night. All musicians and music The music is subtly influenced by the likes of lovers welcome, acoustic guitar and mics George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings provided. Come along and give us a song or and Merle Haggard – and The Telegraph has simply soak up the vibes! listed the album in its top 25 country albums of www.southsidefringe.org.uk 2015. He’s got lots of style and great songs so we’re looking forward to welcoming Daniel to Southside Fringe presents ….. Informal Glasgow. Kacy Anderson on vocals, violin, and Jam Session: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Clayton Linthicum on guitar, melodeon, and Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Join in vocals. The duo interprets and composes music with a friendly crowd of regular performers, playing sing-a-long hits from all genres. Bring an inspired by forms of traditional music from acoustic instrument and get stuck in! This event Southern Appalachia and the British Isles. Educated by their Grandfather/Great-Uncle is on every Monday night and is open to all respectively, Kacy & Clayton possess an performance levels. admiration for music and stories of days past. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 24 MAY Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic with Southside Sessions: At The Butterfly And The Pig, 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Perform solo, join in with a jam session or simply kick back and enjoy the music! All performers and music lovers welcome. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. Traditional Irish Music Session: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Enjoy the sounds of Ireland at our weekly Trad session. Expect fiddles, pipes, guitars, accordion, Irish dancing and spoken word. Bring your instruments and show off your skills! www.southsidefringe.org.uk 25 MAY
Southside Fringe presents ….. THE HOOK AND SLINGERS: At The Butterfly And The Pig, 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. The Hook & Slingers are a Glasgow-based old school R&B band that think they're from New Orleans. They're not, but don't tell them! Old school R&B, soul & funk at it's best! www.southsidefringe.org.uk MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At The Art School, Glasgow. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a solo artist and has released five solo albums, with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on the 27th May 2016.
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Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is Southside Fringe presents ….. THE MIGHTY getting numerous plays on radio stations SPARRAHAWK V UMBONGO NAMBARRIE: At throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow. in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was 8.30pm. Free. The mighty Sparrahawk will interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice preview material from the new album 68 Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her addresses and a bellyfool of beer as well as ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim performing old hawk classics there will be very Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on special guests on the night entry is free exit by tour now across the summer at venues and donation Mon down folks for a classic urban folk festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and experience with more than a twist of humor oh playing a track or two from his album due out at happy days the end of the year. www.southsidefringe.org.uk www.hughkellymusic.com Southside Fringe presents ….. ENRICO & DANIELLA: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Live Jazz, Blues and Soul from this excellent Italian/ German duo. Now based in Glasgow Enrico and Daniella have been wowing crowds together since early 2015. They’re firm favourites here at McMillans! www.southsidefringe.org.uk
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. ADAM HOLMES & THE EMBERS: At CCA, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. With his own take on folk melded seamlessly to Americana, Adam Holmes has lit up the Scottish music scene with his band, The Embers in recent years. The 25-yearold from Edinburgh, with a new album due to be released next year, has been lined up to appear at the CCA in Glasgow on Thursday, June 9, 2016. His 2013 debut album, Heirs and Graces, Southside Fringe presents ….. CAHOOTS: At was both melodic and striking with an assured Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, touch that belied his youthfulness as a singer/ Glasgow. 4pm. Free. Hits from the 50's, 60's and songwriter. It won the former fiddler many 70’s, Folk, Blues, Country and more with this glowing reviews as well as a nomination in the well known Glasgow combo. Come along, sing, Scottish Album of the Year awards. His live dance and reminisce with us every Saturday shows – he appeared in 2015 at the Tonder afternoon. Festival alongside Richard Thompson and John www.southsidefringe.org.uk Prine, for example – also always prove impressive. “Adam has great songs to share with Southside Fringe presents ….. THE his fine band so a night in his company is always COWPAT KICKERS: At Sweeney's On The Park, something to relish,” said Kevin Morris of The 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Fallen Angels Club. Tickets @ Bluegrass, Country and Roots with this well http://tickets-scotland.com/ known Glasgow band. Thigh slapping, toe www.fallenangelsclub.com tapping and drinking songs from days of old. Join in with our Country hoe-down finale to this 11 JUNE years Southside Fringe Festival! DAVE ARCARI: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. www.southsidefringe.org.uk SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt. blues sounds owe as much to trash country, 29 MAY punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight BADSTONE: At The Old Swan Paisley. 8pm. internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Old-Swan/242539425764399 US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the 1 JUNE foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled HUGH KELLY: At BOX, Glasgow. 8pm. for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin getting numerous plays on radio stations was inside out too listening and it was all good. throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was player and a soul man…” interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice www.davearcari.com Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim 12 JUNE Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the summer at venues and The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and CALIFORNIA FEET WARMERS: At CCA, playing a track or two from his album due out at Glasgow. £15. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland the end of the year. blues and early swing, The California www.hughkellymusic.com Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others 4 JUNE who have followed that throwback path to New Orleans , Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage VÉLONIÑOS: At Glad Cafe, Glasgow. Enjoying antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is the experience of writing together, invitations to as close to the source as it can be. Based in Los play live at Glasgow’s Ceòl’s Craic Americana Angeles, the band dusts down and re-works old Night and guest as part of Festival 2014 in classics, re-visiting material from The Blue Ridge celebration of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games Playboys, Scott Joplin, The Memphis Jugband followed and the guys decided to take things and Emile Grimshaw’s Rag Pickers. In January, further by releasing a digital EP in July 2015 and 2015, they played to 1000 revellers when they a full-length studio album in February 2016. sold out Glasgow ’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic Doors 8pm, 9pm start. Tickets £7.50 available Connections. Those who were lucky enough to from 12th April / £10 otd @ get a ticket later reported it had been the www.musicglue.com/veloninos/live-shows/ biggest party the city had enjoyed since the www.facebook.com/veloninos 1990 City of Culture celebrations! Tom Jones is their latest fan, having caught them in action at 9 JUNE Herp Albert’s legendary Beverly Hills club, The Vibrato. He urged them to seek out a date at HUGH KELLY: At Broadcast, Glasgow. 7.30pm. London’s Ronnie Scott’s Club and told them:
“Just say Tom Jones sent you!” Tickets @ http:// tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At The CCA, Glasgow. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others who have followed that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com 17 JUNE The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. JOHN TAYLOR plus guests: At St Lukes Glasgow. Doors 7pm, 8pm start. Tickets £10. We are delighted to be helping our old friend John Taylor launch his new album in June of this year. John’s music has been played on hit USA TV shows such as Revenge, Californication and Necessary Roughness. After John’s biggest exposure on American TV his song “Pull you through” entered the itunes singer songwriter at no 1 in Sweden, no 4 in Canada and no 12 in the USA. John’s combined youtube videos have more than three quarters of a million hits. John’s last Glasgow date was played to a packed crowd at Oran Mor Through The Fallen Angels Club John has opened for many well established touring Americana acts such as Tift Merrit, Stacey Earl, Kim Ritchie and Madison Violet. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 30 JUNE Mellow Promotions presents THE RECKLESS YOUTH: At Audio, Glasgow. www.mellowpromotions.com 19 JULY HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 25 JULY TIM DALLING, IAN CARR, NEIL HARLAND, RHONA DALLING: At The Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. The buzz created when Tim brought this show to Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival in January, set need-someof-this wheels in motion as other promoters and venues sought opportunities to grab a slice of the action. Due to the commitments each of these fine individuals has with other projects stretching well into this year, it will be later in 2016 – and well into 2017 too, before we will be in a position to plan a lengthier tour. www.brookfield-knights.com 16 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com 2 SEPTEMBER BARENAKED LADIES: At ABC, Glasgow. Barenaked Ladies bringing their renowned, boisterous live shows to audiences all around the UK. Barenaked Ladies are also back with the release of a brand new live album on 20 May called BNL Rocks Red Rocks, it was recorded 10 June last year at famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado during the band’s Last Summer on Earth Tour 2015. Tickets @ www.BarenakedLadies.com 8 SEPTEMBER The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD plus special guest DEAN OWENS: At Stereo Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13 Triple UK Americana Awards Winners, Danny and the Champions of the World, are bringing their breathless brand of folk, rock and soul to Stereo in Glasgow on September 8. This infectiously joyous band bring crowds to their feet from the start of their gigs. Great songs, musicianship and a brilliant rapport with audiences are the hallmarks of this band with a collection of feel good songs that also embrace country and Americana. This year, they won the UK album of the year award with What Kind of Love, the UK Artist of the Year title and UK Song of the Year, Clear Water at the UK Americana awards. They are clearly one of the best and most thrilling bands around at the moment so this is going to be a memorable gig. Special guest on the night is Deans Owens whose most recent album Into The Fire has won the Scot many new admirers. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 17 SEPTEMBER The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The CCA Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13. ahalen Morrison and Eli West are firmly established as one of the most important roots music duos to have emerged on the Americana circuit in recent years. They count many wellrecognised names among their supporters including Chris Wood who included them in his Six Best Folk Acts list in an article for The Times. Their last album (their third) was produced by Tim O’Brien who also nailed his colours to the mast, declared himself a fan and said that the pair “make music the world needs!” When they originally released their debut album in Europe , it met with instantaneous reaction, Bob Harris inviting them to record a studio session for his BBC Radio 2 show. They created a huge impact during their first ever UK tour and debut Celtic Connections Festival, and were subsequently invited back to Glasgow for their own headline show at the city’s Mitchell Theatre . They’re back from their base in Seattle with a promise to keep fans happy with a selection of better-known material as well as new songs due to be featured on the next album at the end of 2016. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 5 OCTOBER
for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com
25 years as a professional musician - Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky Records. To coincide 7 OCTOBER with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows and lots of festivals SKINNY LISTER: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. throughout the summer. There will also be a One of the best live bands in the country is back book of my tunes published early next year with their biggest UK headline tour to date featuring lots of my compositions from the last taking place in October 2016. Skinny Lister, who 25 years. have been non-stop performing across Europe www.johnmccusker.co.uk and the United States, return with flagon in hand, party spirit in their bellies and only one 12 MAY thing on their mind: fun. www.facebook.com/skinnylister ZOE FAULKNER: At PJ Malloy’s, Dunfermline. “Perth-based Zoe Faulkner's new EP is the sound 9 OCTOBER of a remarkable talent finding her feet. The five tracks that comprise 'Voices' have seen Zoe THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS compared to a young Stevie Nicks. The singer/ GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from songwriter, originally from Aberdeen but now 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. studying at Perth College, also counts Eva Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are Cassidy, Kate Bush and Carole King as musical one of the hottest bands on the US roots music influences” - Perthshire Advertiser. circuit. Since first taking America by storm in www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, following triumphant appearances at big festivals Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS around the world such as Celtic Connections, NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit Glasgow Americana will take place at various all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, venues across the city from the 5-9 October. beginners and those that just want to come www.glasgowamericana.com along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and 30 NOVEMBER musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13. They were flown in from their base 18 MAY in Canada for a sold-out headline show at Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic WOODY SEZ: The Life and Music of Woody Connections Festival this year after winning Guthrie: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, tickets major TV exposure when tracks from the @ 01383 602302. Woody Sez: The Life and sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen Music of Woody Guthrie, the internationally as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama acclaimed West End hit is coming to the based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The following theatre near you. The tumultuous, new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK tragic, touching and joyful tale of “America’s launch in January and once again confirmed greatest folk poet,” told in his own words, and them as a creative tour de force. “Simply featuring Bound for Glory, Pastures of Plenty, superb – an album that’ll be making more than a The Ballad of Tom Joad, This Land is Your Land, few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said and two-dozen more of Woody Guthrie’s indelible AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it protest songs, is brought to vivid life by the “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine award-winning original London cast: David M. as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine Lutken, Ruth Clarke-Irons, Eleanor Brunsdon and called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner William Wolfe Hogan, along with director Dean has that rare quality – a well-grounded human Elliott. spirit. In another life he might have been a www.woodysez.com Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) 19 MAY by his side, percussive elements and layered guitar techniques have added rich texture. ERIN BENNETT: At The Green Room, Perth. Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and Everyone knows that big things come from brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the Texas and when it comes to power-pop same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. songstress, Erin Bennett, you need to be com/ prepared for just how big an impact this Texan www.fallenangelsclub.com makes. Her dynamic vocals soar through her well-crafted songs backed by a weird mix of synth, rock and folk that leaves vapour trails; keeping audiences captivated long after the show is over. www.erinbennettmusic.com
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BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At St carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. 10 MAY The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Americana Festival in October. Man behind the Birnam, Birnam Arts. 2016 will see me celebrate 24 MAY-11 JUNE music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside The 306: Dawn: At Dalcrue Farm Barn, Perthshire. Various times. World Premiere National Theatre of Scotland, 1418 NOW and Perth Theatre co-production, in association with Red Note Ensemble. The 306: Dawn is a new piece of music theatre directed by National Theatre of Scotland’s Artistic Director, Laurie Sansom, written by Oliver Emanuel and composed by Gareth Williams. Based on real events, it charts the heart-breaking journey of three of the 306 British soldiers who were executed for cowardice, desertion and mutiny during World War I (1914-18). The work is a cocommission with 14-18 NOW, the UK’s First World War centenary cultural programme. The 306; Dawn is Part I of a trilogy of new plays, with live music, commemorating the First World War, to be presented in 2016, 2017 and 2018. These plays will explore personal stories of the 306, as well as looking at how the war affected women, families and communities on the home front. Red Note Ensemble Performers: Cello Robert Irvine and Violin Jackie Shave. Tickets: £10. Perth Theatre Box Office www.horsecross.co.uk or 01738 621031 www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
relaxing atmosphere. The monthly concerts will consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards from The Great American Songbook as well as original compositions www.knockcastle.com 28 MAY HUGH KELLY: At Strathyre Music Festival (only 10 miles from Callander). Edinburgh Alt.Blues/ Soul singer songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is getting numerous plays on radio stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the summer at venues and festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and playing a track or two from his album due out at the end of the year. www.facebook.com/StrathyreMusic www.hughkellymusic.com
of this album which the band are touring was to introduce some new songs that churches in Scotland might find useful in their own unique worship services. Scottish traditional music and folk melodies have an adaptable quality that renders the best of them timeless. http://newscottishhymns.com/events/ 16 JUNE THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others who have followed that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com 18 JUNE
CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Killin Music Festival. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won HUGH KELLY: At The Green Room, Perth. 8pm. the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young 25 MAY Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity ZOE FAULKNER: At Duke’s Corner, Dundee. to perform at many high-profile events including “Perth-based Zoe Faulkner's new EP is the sound getting numerous plays on radio stations BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish of a remarkable talent finding her feet. The five throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where tracks that comprise 'Voices' have seen Zoe interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and compared to a young Stevie Nicks. The singer/ Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her Deacon Blue. songwriter, originally from Aberdeen but now ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim www.clairehastings.com studying at Perth College, also counts Eva Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on Cassidy, Kate Bush and Carole King as musical tour now across the summer at venues and 23 JUNE influences” - Perthshire Advertiser. festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic playing a track or two from his album due out at Crail Folk Club presents ..... JEZ LOWE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. A double nomination the end of the year. 26 MAY at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer www.hughkellymusic.com and best new song – was a timely reminder of MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Beat Generator Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic Live, Dundee. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At St Peter’s music scene. Not only is he one of the busiest and songwriter best known for his work with the Free Church, Dundee, 7.30pm. Great hymns live performers in the country, but his songs are Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over speak timeless truths with profound passion. among the most widely sung by other the course of 10 years they released 6 studio One aim of this album which the band are performers, whether by long-established acts albums before splitting amicably in 2006. touring was to introduce some new songs that like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a churches in Scotland might find useful in their solo artist and has released five solo albums, own unique worship services. Scottish traditional Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Unthanks and The Young Uns. Consistently one with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on music and folk melodies have an adaptable of the club’s most popular visitors. Crail Folk the 27th May 2016. quality that renders the best of them timeless. Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton http://newscottishhymns.com/events/ all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come Crail Folk Club presents ..... TANNAHILL 9 JUNE along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During WEAVERS: At Community Hall in Crail, Fife. Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS Singers' nights they feature local singers and Advance tickets are on sale at £10 on 01333 NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to 450572. The Tannahills have turned their Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit make music then just come along and tap your acoustic excitement loose on audiences to all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. electrifying effect. They have that unique beginners and those that just want to come www.jezlowe.com combination of traditional melodies, driving along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that Singers' nights they feature local singers and make their performances unforgettable – but musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to 30 JUNE you already knew that. Sure to be a sell out. make music then just come along and tap your Advance tickets are on sale NOW. See weblink Crail Folk Club presents ..... feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. below. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of FORGAITHERIN’: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome £7. Having formed the group in 2013 to perform seasoned musicians, beginners and those that a single charity concert at their home club 10 JUNE just want to come along and listen in a friendly in Glenfarg, Lesley, Hugh, John and Hamish have atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Birnam gone on to entertain around Scotland, including Arts Centre. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues gigs at both the Fringe and the Carrying Stream you don’t want to make music then just come and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are festivals in Edinburgh during 2015. They along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are renowned for an earthy depth of character that combine their strong vocals with multisold at the door. sets them apart from others who have followed instrumentation and perform a wide-ranging mix www.tannahillweavers.com that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. of both traditional and contemporary material. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly Their second album is set for release in early underpinned by playing that is as close to the 2016. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of 27 MAY source as it can be. musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers seasoned musicians, beginners and those that Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER www.brookfield-knights.com just want to come along and listen in a friendly AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel 11 JUNE you don’t want to make music then just come in Crieff is launching a new musical night that NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Perth North along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz sold at the door. duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform Church, Perth, 7.30pm. Great hymns speak timeless truths with profound passion. One aim www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s 3 JUNE
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: fife + central + perthshire + tayside 2 JULY DAVE ARCARI: At Clarks, Dundee. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationallyacclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com 14 JULY Crail Folk Club presents ..... BARBARA DYMOCK & CHRIS MARRA: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Barbara Dymock & Chris Marra A singer from Fife who is a welcome addition to our programme. Known for her collaborations not least with Christine Kydd in Sinsheen. On this occasion Barbara is joined by Chris Marra, the Dundonian brother of Michael and member of the Hazey Janes. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.barbaradymock.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 16 JULY CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Pandora Fest, Duncarron Medieval Village. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic 11 AUGUST Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 13 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At Dundee (venue tbc). The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com
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Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David from last year after he had to cancel due to illness. Another in our increasingly long line of guests from Canada (well sort of – originally from Ayrshire). A singer and storyteller with wry humour and astute observations alongside an openhearted singing style. Regulars will be familiar with his song 20 AUGUST ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: promoting her third solo album on a short Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from Scottish tour. Guitarist and piano player Kim is Herschel 36 at Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival, also a member of the celebrated band Cara. Crail Cardross Estate. Film Hub Scotland, part of the Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent musicians, beginners and those that just want to films, each accompanied by a speciallycome along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. commissioned score performed live by some of During Singers' nights they feature local singers Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t across the country. want to make music then just come along and http://dounetherabbithole.co.uk tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive door. www.davidfrancey.com 25 AUGUST www.kimedgar.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Crail Folk Club presents ..... MY SWEET PATOOTIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. An 13 OCTOBER acoustic roots group from rural Ontario that brings twining vocal harmonies, monstrous Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS finger style guitar, sizzling fiddle, percussion and NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk abundant charisma together in one perfect Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit package. Their music is a tongue-in-cheek all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Canadian blend of old country, vintage jazz, beginners and those that just want to come western swing & blues. Firm favourites in Crail along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During after two previous visits. A must for those who Singers' nights they feature local singers and like to be entertained and amazed. Crail Folk musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit make music then just come along and tap your all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. beginners and those that just want to come www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and 27 OCTOBER musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, www.mysweetpatootie.com Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiwww.facebook.com/crailfolkclub instrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, 8 SEPTEMBER fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire bands of which they are members. ‘You guys (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk harmonised voices, humour and short stories to Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club beginners and those that just want to come offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Singers' nights they feature local singers and beginners and those that just want to come musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. 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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 23: fife + central + perthshire + tayside :: aberdeen + north east Crail Folk Club presents ..... EWAN MCLENNAN: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos. A regular now on Transatlantic Sessions. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.ewanmclennan.co.uk www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
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THE DOORS ALIVE support from WILLSON GRAY: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. As part of Freshly Squeezed, KRIS DREVER with support from DAN catch the lyrical genius of The Burning Hell, with WHITEHOUSE: At The Lemon Tree, West North support from Willson Gray. Tickets £7.70 from Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Hells Bells are an 01224 641122 or accomplished AC/DC tribute band who have www.aberdeenperformingarts.com performed all over the UK. Tickets £16.50 from 01224 641122 or 19 MAY www.aberdeenperformingarts.com CLAIRE MARTIN and RAY GELATO: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at ZOE FAULKNER: At Café Drummonds, 7.30pm. Friends for 30-years, multi awardAberdeen. “Perth-based Zoe Faulkner's new EP winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE and legendary is the sound of a remarkable talent finding her feet. The five tracks that comprise 'Voices' have saxophonist and vocalist Ray Gelato have seen Zoe compared to a young Stevie Nicks. The combined their love of all things 'Swing' singer/songwriter, originally from Aberdeen but and joined forces for their first show together, A Swinging Affair. Tickets £16.50 from 01224 now studying at Perth College, also counts Eva 8 DECEMBER 641122 or Cassidy, Kate Bush and Carole King as musical www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Crail Folk Club Christmas Party: At Town Hall influences” - Perthshire Advertiser. in Crail, Fife. Free. Crail Folk Club offers a wide www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic 20 MAY range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and 14 MAY CLAIRE MARTIN and RAY GELATO: At The those that just want to come along and listen in Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at SILVER CITY SOUL REVUE: At The Lemon a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Add 9pm. Join the legendary actor, host and broadcaster for TwentyTen presents Craig welcome. If you don’t want to make music then some soul to your Saturday night with Silver Charles Funk & Soul Club. Tickets £15.40 from City Soul Revue, a nine-piece band based in just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs 01224 641122 or Aberdeen. Tickets £11 from 01224 641122 or tickets are sold at the door. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
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REaD: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. As cabaret within a play REaD features song, dance, cutting edge performance poetry alongside frank anecdotes and defiant battle cries. Tickets £13.20 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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RURA: At The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. 7.30pm. With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and 12 MAY international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS most powerful folk-based bands. Their ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus support: At exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Lemon Tree, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.. Kris Drever Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo and voice has proven a resounding hit across artist and songwriter with a brand new studio the board. Tickets £14.20 from 01224 641122 album If Wishes Were Horses, released by or Reveal Records on March 28th 2016, and a www.aberdeenperformingarts.com supporting tour. m Tickets £17.20 from 01224 www.rura.co.uk 641122 or carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com
25 MAY SCOTTISH OPERA: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 6pm. Never been to the opera and keen to find out what to expect? Scottish Opera Mikado Unwrapped is a free hour-long taster that gives you a chance to see what the shows Scottish Opera stage are all about. Tickets free, but should be booked in advance from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Arab
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast + argyll Strap man Malcolm Middleton is back with new material. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a solo artist and has released five solo albums, with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on the 27th May 2016. Tickets £11 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton 27 MAY CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com LAU: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8.30pm. APA’s Northern Arc sessions bring together genre-defining artists from Scotland for collaborations with the finest roots talent from across the Northern hemisphere. Lau with Dreamers’ Circus is the latest in the series. Tickets £16.50 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 28 MAY Almost Blue Promotions Presents ….. DANIEL ROMANO with support KACY & CLAYTON: At The Tunnels, Aberdeen. Doors 7.00pm. Daniel Romano’s fifth LP “Mosey” will be released in late spring through New West Records. The upcoming album is named after how he describes his own music. “Mosey music is a study in contrasts. There’s glitz and grit, reveling and wallowing, wretchedness and showmanship. Mosey music’s pioneers wore their battered hearts on sequined sleeves. From Bakersfield to Galveston, the legends traded their tragicomic highs and lows for gold records and white Cadillacs. But that was then; the days of Buckaroos, Nudie Suits and various Hanks are over, save for the museum displays. To quote a George Jones title track, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” On this tour Daniel Romano has invited Kacy & Clayton to open up for him and his band. A duo from the wood mountain uplands of Southern Saskatchewan that gently melts British and North American folk tradition together and create something timeless and captivating. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm. Formed in Glasgow in 2010, The Springsteen Sessions are an homage to the music of one of the most iconic performers of the last 40 years. Tickets £13.20 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 29 MAY FATHERSON: At Café Drummond, Aberdeen. Fatherson’s “The Road to T in the Park” Highlands and Islands tour, ahead of the band’s fourth T in the Park appearance preceded by a selection of dates across Skye, Thurso, Orkney and Aberdeen, as they take their well-wrought tunes to venues this month. Fatherson have already secured support from Radio 1, Radio X and Absolute Radio ahead of the release of their second album, Open Book, due to be released this summer. Tickets @
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Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm. Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today. Their music draws from old folk sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a 21st century lens. www.almostbluepromotions.com
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JOHN McCUSKER 25th Anniversary Tour: At Findhorn, University Hall. 2016 will see me celebrate 25 years as a professional musician Holy Moly! I've just started recording a new solo record, it's 13 years since my last album Goodnight Ginger. I'm recording the album in our newly built recording studio & it will be released in April 2016 on Under One Sky 23 JUNE Records. To coincide with the release I will tour the UK with a brand new band, playing 23 shows JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At and lots of festivals throughout the summer. Montrose Folk Club, Links Hotel, Montrose, DD10 There will also be a book of my tunes published 8RL. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo early next year featuring lots of my compositions 2015’ Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have from the last 25 years. just signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. www.johnmccusker.co.uk The elegance and sophistication of their music comes entirely from their own discipline, rigour 12 MAY and craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of their performances has taken them to such CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Ceilidh Place, auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, Ullapool. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s they began. Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk Since winning the title, Claire has had the http://josienneandben.com opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the 10 JULY Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie DALLAHAN: At Stonehaven Folk Festival. On Cullum and Deacon Blue. tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', www.clairehastings.com these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. 13 MAY Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have Oban Live with SKERRYVORE and friends: At expanded and developed their ideas, exploring Mossfield Stadium, Oban. A superstar line up of more ambitious and artful musical avenues Scottish acts that includes Julie Fowlis, Aly Bain whilst maintaining the same open minded & Phil Cunningham, Skipinnish and the approach to traditional music. legendary Capercaillie – who will be returning to www.dallahanmusic.com their home town with a host of special guests. Joining them will be multi-award winning Irish 16 JULY group We Banjo 3 who will visit Argyll as part of their world tour. Skerryvore will be joined by HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING special guests Blair Douglas and former Silencers SYMPHONY: At Tin Hut, Gartly. One of the frontman JJ Gilmour as they return to the scene hardest-working bands on the US roots music of their special Decade concert last May. circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge www.obanlive.com Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a countryRURA: At Eden Court, Inverness. 8.00pm / tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-bluesTickets £12 -£14 / Box Offfice 01463 234 234. ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and after six successful tours on this side of the international touring, RURA have well and truly Atlantic. reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir most powerful folk-based bands. Their www.brookfield-knights.com exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar 18 SEPTEMBER and voice has proven a resounding hit across the board. Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. www.rura.co.uk CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The
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RURA: At Ullapool Village Hall. 7.30pm / £13 /. With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit across the board. www.rura.co.uk 15 MAY RURA: At Incheberry Hall, Fochabers. 7.30pm / £7.52 - £13.85. With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their
27 MAY FATHERSON: At Y-Not Bar & Grill, Thurso. Fatherson’s “The Road to T in the Park” Highlands and Islands tour, ahead of the band’s fourth T in the Park appearance preceded by a selection of dates across Skye, Thurso, Orkney and Aberdeen, as they take their well-wrought tunes to venues this month. Fatherson have already secured support from Radio 1, Radio X and Absolute Radio ahead of the release of their second album, Open Book, due to be released this summer. Tickets @ www.gigsinscotland.com www.facebook.com/fathersonband NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Smithton Culloden Church, Inverness, 7.30pm. Great hymns speak timeless truths with profound passion. One aim of this album which the band
are touring was to introduce some new songs that churches in Scotland might find useful in their own unique worship services. Scottish traditional music and folk melodies have an adaptable quality that renders the best of them timeless. http://newscottishhymns.com/events/ 30 JUNE Between The Lines ….. JAMES MACKENZIE with support MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Locally based singer/ songwriter James Mackenzie took part in our Open Mic event at last year’s Between the Lines which lead to him being asked to perform at the closing gig alongside the brilliant Malcolm Middleton and Withered Hand. Since then James has continued to develop his craft and has released the EP Winter and picked up MFR’s One To Watch award. A year on and James has just returned from a UK tour supporting Runrig and we’re [Eden Court] delighted to have him now headline his own gig here at Between The Lines. www.facebook.com/jamesmackenziemusic
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 26: islands + shetland + orkney :: ayrshire + dumfriesshire Isle of Bute …. Transclyde Music is a group of like minded people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to promote live music on the island. For their latest gig news go to …. www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic 14 MAY Transclyde Music Presents ….. THE JOHN HINSHELWWOD BAND: At Craigmore Bowling Club, Islay. 7:45pm. Over the last two decades, Glasgow based singer / songwriter John Hinshelwood’s finely crafted, country tinged songs have helped establish his reputation as a performer and writer of distinction. Tickets £10 from Musicker (01700 502287) http://transclydemusic.co.uk/events/ THE HIGHWAY SONS: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 9pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 15 MAY THE HIGHWAY SONS: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm. Free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 15 MAY
CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Arran Folk Festival. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com
internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com
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JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At St Pauls Church Hall, Rothesay, Isle of Bute. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo 2015’ Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have just signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. The elegance and sophistication of their music comes entirely from their own discipline, rigour and craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of their performances has taken them to such auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where they began. www.transclydemusic.co.uk http://josienneandben.com
CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Catstrand, New Galloway. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity to perform at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue. www.clairehastings.com
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THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others who have followed that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com 17 JULY HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 20 JULY
HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At The CatStrand, New Galloway. One of the hardest-working bands on the US FATHERSON: At Sailing Club, Orkney. roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built Fatherson’s “The Road to T in the Park” themselves a huge Stateside following playing Highlands and Islands tour, ahead of the band’s what has been described as music “filtered fourth T in the Park appearance preceded by a through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, selection of dates across Skye, Thurso, Orkney hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. and Aberdeen, as they take their well-wrought 26 MAY Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot tunes to venues this month. Fatherson have of fans in the UK after six successful tours on already secured support from Radio 1, Radio X DALLAHAN: At Colvend Hall, Dumfries & this side of the Atlantic. and Absolute Radio ahead of the release of their Galloway Arts Festival. On tour promoting their second album, Open Book, due to be released 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com this summer. Tickets @ the sound that they have developed since their www.gigsinscotland.com debut album's release. Having found their feet 14 AUGUST www.facebook.com/fathersonband musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed NIGHTFLY: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful THE HOT SEATS: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds 9pm. Free admission. musical avenues whilst maintaining the same away at big events such as Celtic Connections, www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk open minded approach to traditional music. Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To www.dallahanmusic.com Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won 29 MAY a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at 5 JUNE The Famous Spiegletent and were described as BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm. Free admission. DAVE ARCARI: At (2pm) – Big Sparra Vinyl (in- “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk store), Ayr. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave www.facebook.com/thehotseats Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash 3 JUNE country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war www.brookfield-knights.com Delta blues and have been showcased via eight 28 MAY
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songsmiths." The Herald www.facebook.com/StringJamClub 25 MAY RURA: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles. 7.30pm / £12-£14-£6 (schoolchildren). With their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, accompanied by extensive UK and international touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced their reputation as one of Scotland’s most powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has proven a resounding hit across the board. www.rura.co.uk 10 JUNE HUGH KELLY: At Bar Loco, Newcastle. 8.30pm Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is getting numerous plays on radio stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the summer at venues and festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and playing a track or two from his album due out at the end of the year. www.hughkellymusic.com 11 JUNE
String Jam Club presents ….. KATHY STEWART with special guests: At The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk TD7 4BZ. String Jam Club is proudly hosting the official launch of Kathy Stewart’s brand new CD release 'Almost SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Midlem Home.' With special guests. New York country Village Hall, The Green, Midlem, Selkirk, TD7 songwriter Kathy is a much-loved favourite at 4QB. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the String Jam Club, and a household name on the Edinburgh based string band that over a series Borders music scene. Based here since the of albums have produced a thought provoking 1980’s. Kathy’s shows always attract a huge and arresting take on roots & folk music. following, but this will be an extra-special night Through extensive touring they have seen of beautiful new songs and guest musicians. audiences grow year on year and now Album launches are always unique and exciting consistently sell-out concert venues all over the occasions, and we’re delighted for Kathy (and UK and Ireland. Doors 7:30pm STFU Onstage ourselves!) that she has chosen String Jam Club 8pm Tickets £10 call 07813 804097 for advance to bring her new songs into the world. Tickets NB: part of the ticket money for this show will go will go on sale soon to the Katie McKerracher Trust Charity www.facebook.com/StringJamClub www.katiemckerrachertrust.co.uk www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion 15 JUNE TUFF LOVE: At Think Tank, Newcastle. After releasing their debut compilation LP earlier this year, Glaswegian guitar-pop duo Tuff Love are pleased to announce they’ll be hitting the road this May, supporting Chastity Belt on a their UK tour, as well as their own Glasgow headline show on May 15th. www.facebook.com/ReallyTuffLove 15 MAY Music at Paxton…Plus with FOYLE-ŠTŠURA DUO: At Paxton House, Paxton, Berwickshire. 2.30-3.30pm approx. Michael Foyle (violin) and Maxim Štšura play works by Ravel, Bartók, Elgar and Kreisler. Presented in association with Live Music Now Scotland and Paxton House. Tickets are free of charge; reservations: info@musicatpaxton.co.uk or 07719 702265. Sunday lunch can be pre-booked (full details and booking, telephone 01289 386905). www.musicatpaxton.co.uk 21 MAY String Jam Club presents ….. RAB NOAKES: At The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk TD7 4BZ. “One of this country’s finest
THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others who have followed that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com 18 JUNE THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Jedburgh, Riverside Rock Festival. Following the success of The Blow Monkeys latest album the self released ‘If Not Now ,When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to spread the love and share the music out there "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 The Blow Monkeys have been recording and performing again with almost indecent haste. This is a chance to catch a legendary band with all four original members performing at the peak of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and brand new songs - all infused with that enigmatic simian soul. www.theblowmonkeys.com
13 JULY DAVE ARCARI: At The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com 15 JULY HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Coldingham Village Hall, Berwickshire. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampyswingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 22 JULY 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. When 10 String Symphony released their superb Weight of The World album earlier this year, it created instantaneous reverberations on both sides of the Atlantic, and was so well received in America that it ended up at the No 3 position on the hugely-influential Billboard Bluegrass Chart. This will be the duo’s UK debut and it is eagerly anticipated by many. The album picked up a top-rating 5-star review from R2 magazine. www.facebook.com/10StringSymphony www.brookfield-knights.com 15-24 JULY Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, Berwickshire. Music at Paxton, a summer festival of superb international chamber music, takes place in Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders. The concerts offer an intimate, friendly and relaxed experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery. With its large, domed roof-light that lets in the summer sun, and walls hung high with paintings from the National Galleries of Scotland’s collection, it is an idyllic setting for chamber music. Tickets go on sale 25 April from www.hubtickets.co.uk and 0131 473 2000. Tickets £5.00 to £25.00 www.musicatpaxton.co.uk 18 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com
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MAY Maidens of Music Dumfries Each May Saturday Maidens of Music kicks off this Saturday 7 May showcasing 60+ female artists, and it continues every Saturday in May, celebrating female musicians and inspiring those who have never performed to give it a go. The action will take place from 3-9pm at The Globe Inn / Music Room Courtyard in the middle of Dumfries town centre - with all proceeds going to local charities. The gigs are being organised by Carol Brotherston, founder of The Music Room in Dumfries. www.maidensofmusic.co.uk
FifeSing Collessie, Fife 13-15 May This unique event brings together some of Scotland's finest exponents of traditional singing for a weekend of old songs and bothy ballads in concerts and singarounds in the rural surroundings of the Fife Farm Park. The weekend also includes workshops/talks on topics related to traditional song and culture. www.springthyme.co.uk/fifesing
Southside Fringe Glasgow 13-29 May It’s an incredibly exciting time in the Southside actively encouraging creativity and supporting local Southside talent. The ethos of the Southside Fringe is very much ‘strength in numbers’ : the more facets of the community and local businesses who get involved the louder our voice and the bigger the Southside’s profile will be on the festival map.
talent of international standing and we’re proud to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the visual arts and films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal to informal, urban to rural. www.dgartsfestival.org.uk
Doune & Dunblane Fling Dunblane 26-28 May Like many others, the Fling was conceived with the help of music and alcohol. It began as an idea at the Dunblane Folk Club, among a group of people fond of music and fun. And so in May 1993 the first Fling happened. Since then the Fling has gone from strength to strength. Somewhere along the line the first 'Fling by the River' began. Held each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged from an open stage for local young musicians, fire engines, space-hopper races and fire-eating jugglers, to the annual Rotary Club race for 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. Gradually a 'Fringe Fling' has developed, featuring over the years everything from ghost walks, pub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, master classes in everything from fiddling or mandolins to harmony singing or bodhran, and the now-annual Thursday Jazz Night. www.dunblanefling.com
Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Kirkcudbright 26-29 May
Reivers Rock and Blues Festival Alwinton (Northumberland) 27-29 May Clennell Hall will be the venue for the Reivers Rock and Blues Festival with a fantastic line up of top name bands and artists from all corners of the UK. Clennell Hall is located in the Upper Coquet Valley of Northumberland (just over the Scottish border) near the village of Alwinton. Situated in it's own grounds, facilities include camping, bunk rooms, hotel rooms, fully licensed bars, restaurant and bar meals as well as hog roasts and snacks throughout the weekend. www.facebook.com/reiversrock
Riverside Festival Glasgow 28-29 May The Electric Frog & Pressure Riverside Festival takes place on the banks of the river Clyde on the grounds of the iconic Riverside Museum for the fourth consecutive year in 2016. Set to be bigger than ever before, the festival takes place over May Bank Holiday weekend www.theelectricfrog.co.uk
Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Music Festival Aberdeen 30 May - 3 June Aberdeen’s oldest and original music, drama and dance Festival began life in 1909 and is still very much alive today. The Festival takes place each year in the first week of June, in halls throughout the city. All events are open to the public and audiences are warmly welcomed. The Festival adopts the motto of Sir Henry Walford Davies: “Not to gain a prize or defeat a rival but to pace one another on the road to excellence.”
If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengorrocher! Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland's great mountain peaks to celebrate some of the finest music from the Celtic diaspora and everywhere inbetween. The World Ceilidh melds together the www.southsidefringe.org.uk most ancient roots music with the latest cutting http://aberdeenmusicfestival.com/ edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland Perth Festival of the Arts music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world. Perth All are invited to journey over hill and dale by 19-29 May rock and stream to our natural greenfield auditoBrew at the Bog Celebrate Perth Festival's 45th birthday in Perth rium and to our upland stage to experience the Inverness Concert Hall, the Festival is one of the highlights biggest little festival this side of anywhere! 3-4 June in Scotland's cultural calendar. Perth Festival of www.knockengorroch.org.uk the Arts is an annual 11 day May Festival, Brew at the Bog is one of Scotland's most dyfounded in 1972, and taking place in the City of namic hidden gems, championing new and unPerth in Scotland. It is now in its 45th Year and Orkney Folk Festival signed artists alongside craft beer, gin, cider, is one of the oldest continuously running arts Orkney whisky, rum and prosecco bars! A two-day Festivals in Scotland. 26-29 May camping festival, Brew at the Bog is held at Bogbain Farm in Inverness, which was crowned www.perthfestival.co.uk Once again we have some big names coming "Best Unusual Venue" at the 2012 Scottish Event north to join in the fun in May, and from the Awards - the perfect setting for a festival that Dumfries & Galloway ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we have prides itself on championing the best of Scotbrought together a broad mix of artists that we land’s alternative scene. The lineup for 2016 inArts Festival hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the cludes a Mercury Music Prize nominee, Best increasingly expansive folk genre. As ever, our Dumfries and Galloway Breakthrough Act at the Scottish Music Awards, local traditions and musicians – both established Best Hip Hop Act AND Best Live Act at the 20-29 May and emerging – will be centre stage alongside SAMAs, Best Up & Coming at the Scottish Trad those visiting the festival. You would be hard Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. Music Awards, a Radio 2 Awards nominee, and pushed to find another festival throughout the The founding aim was to bring international perso it goes on! The festival for 2016 also features country that has such a strong home representa- a programme of speakers, cinema, alternative formers of the highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural communities since tion, and it is one that we are hugely proud of. therapies and street food! then this region has produced some of its own www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
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ists, writers and thinkers from across the political, cultural and religious spectrum. Solas Festival offers a creative and entertaining programme for festival-goers of all ages in a safe environment. www.solasfestival.co.uk
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Killin Music Festival is returning to the festival calendar in June 2016. Run by a modern, energetic team, the festival will bring multiple headMeadows Festival line talents to the stage in Killin. In our maiden Edinburgh year we will welcome Skipinnish, Trail West, BBC 4-5 June Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015 - Claire Hastings and her band, The days are getting longer, the wind is getting Donald Black, the Scott Wood Band plus many warmer, and the air is getting sweeter. Before more incredible artists to our stage. Killin Tradiyou know it, the biggest volunteer-run outdoor tional Music and Dance Festival was previously festival in Scotland will be upon us! The Edinheld back in the 90's which lasted until the early burgh Meadows Festival has been running since 2000's. It was a prime entry on the festival cal1974 and gets bigger and better with every endar and was much missed when it fell by the year, with tens of thousands of revellers gather- wayside. Tickets are on sale now via our website ing in the meadows to enjoy live music, games, www.killinmusicfestival.com and are selling fast! stalls, and – if we’re lucky – a bit of sunshine. www.meadowsfestival.org
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Inverness 8-9 June XpoNorth Festival 2016 has announced their music showcase line up of sixty six varied and exciting music acts that have been selected to perform live in Inverness to audiences lapping up all the creative industry goodness at this year's festival in June. The full line up was carefully selected by a jury of industry professionals and XpoNorth looks forward to welcoming a wealth of musical talent from near and far including partners Live at Heart in Sweden, EXCITE our European festival network and Trinidad & Tobago, as well as a multitude of Scotlandbased talent performing all genres: with the introduction of an electronic stage this year.
Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be announced. As before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the Scottish Borders very own music festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more food outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon! www.riversiderock.co.uk
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Eden Festival Raehills Meadows 9-12 June 2016
There will be lots of great Scottish and guest breweries offering up a fine selection of craft beers and ciders in the rustic Beer Hall, along Set in the stunning Raehill Meadows of Dumfries with some tasty street food vendors, market Eden Festival is boutique festival, with over 250 traders, live art, bands, and acoustic acts. acts performing across 9 stages, bringing you live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus http://northhop.co.uk/ skills, theatre, a children's area, fun and games and much more. Nominated for three awards in 2015.
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T in the Park Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. Check out tickets availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets. www.tinthepark.com
Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebrides 13-16 July 2016 Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event. www.hebceltfest.com
Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree 15-17 July Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ ticket-prices. www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk
Pandora Fest Duncarron 16 July
Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music festival that supports women musicians. In 2015 the major festivals displayed a massive gender imbalance, of the 87 acts that were announced, 78 were all male, 3 were female and 6 were mixed groups - that was an 89.6% all male line up.* "As far as Scotland is concerned - this is not okay" says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a Stonehaven Folk Festival one day music festival packed full of live music Stonehaven from female singer/songwriters, women musi7-10 July cians and female fronted bands all playing from 28th Stonehaven Folk Festival featuring a mix of 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 some of the best in traditional and contemporary stages of live music across many genres. music and song from Scotland and further afield. A weekend of Concerts, ceilidh, workshops, ses- www.pandorafest.com sions, singarounds and fun with the Annual More festival dates in our World Paper'n'Comb Championships and the Aqua Ceilidh. 2016 guests include Scott Wood MNS FESTIVALS! supplement @ Band, Saltfishforty, Daimh, Blazin'Fiddles, Tony http://bitly.com/mns-festivals-jan2016-28 McManus and Artie Trezise.
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Solus The Bield at Blackruthven, Perthshire 17-19 June Solas Festival is an allage arts festival held in Perthshire from 17 to 19 June, with hip-hop, electro loops and some of the finest folk and roots music you’ll find in a Scottish field: a rich mix of traditions, talents and tastes. Expect an unusual mix of art, music, theatre, comedy, debate and soul-searching. The programme also makes space for challenging debate with activ-
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