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Comhdhail Colm Chille: 7.55pm on BBC ALBA. Top exponents of Scottish Gaelic and Irish song and music in session, with Liam O'Maonlai. www.bbcalba.co.uk Horo Gheallaidh: 8.25pm on BBC ALBA. Jamie Smith's MABON perform 'The Hustler'. www.bbcalba.co.uk Cuirm @ Celtic: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis presents SOLAS, the Irish-American folk supergroup, from Celtic Connections. www.bbcalba.co.uk 22 MAY Baird nan Oran: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. The life and songs of poet DONALD MacDONALD. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Cuirm @ Celtic: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis presents SOLAS, the Irish-American folk supergroup, Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident from Celtic Connections. www.bbcalba.co.uk wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson.
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Dundee Perth Fife Stirling Falkirk page 18-23
Horo Gheallaidh: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. SALTFISHFORTY and FIDDLER'S BID are among the guests. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Hebridean Celtic Festival: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from COLIN MacLEOD and ANDERSON McGINTY, WEBSTER, WARD AND FISHER. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Baird nan Oran: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. The life and songs of poet DONALD MacDONALD. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Music from the Celtic Connections festival with KAREN MATHIESON, KEPA JUNKERA and DAIMH. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring CARA MITCHELL, BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS, THREE BLIND WOLVES and ANNA SWEENEY. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Aberdeen + North East
Hebridean Celtic Festival: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from COLIN MacLEOD and ANDERSON McGINTY, WEBSTER, WARD AND FISHER. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Highlands + Islands
Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring CARA MITCHELL, BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS, THREE BLIND WOLVES and ANNA SWEENEY. www.bbcalba.co.uk 25 MAY Tiree Music Festival: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. A short clip of MANRAN's set from Tiree Music Festival 2015. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Comhdhail Colm Chille: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Top exponents of Scottish Gaelic and Irish song and music Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident in session, with Mary Black.. wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Horo Gheallaidh: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music from the Celtic Connections festival with KAREN Hebridean Celtic Festival: 8.15pm on BBC ALBA. MANRAN make a triumphant return to the main stage MATHIESON, KEPA JUNKERA and DAIMH. www.bbcalba.co.uk at HebCelt 2012. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Cuirm @ Celtic: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS and special guests onstage during Celtic Connections 2014. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring CARA MITCHELL, BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS, THREE BLIND WOLVES and ANNA SWEENEY. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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ISLE: At Koko, London, 10pm. Scottish Borders band ISLE play #ClubNME at Koko, 1A Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 7JE https://twitter.com/thisisisle
programmer and producer, he is now also an Award-winning novelist, 2016 sees MacIntyre release his seventh MHS album to date: ‘Dear Satellite’. So far he has achieved two Top 20 albums and four Top 40 singles. “Colin MacIntyre’s ability to wrap textural complexity and shard-filled lyrics in pop coatings endures. Pop needs more of this.” The Sunday Times http://mullhistoricalsociety.com/
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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
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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21 JUNE MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY with support from THE HONEY ANTS: At Borderline, London. Colin MacIntyre – who releases under the pseudonym ‘Mull Historical Society’ – is one of the UK’s most respected songwriters & performers. A multi-instrumentalist,
the musicians explore the rich heritage of the two countries, drawing on their respective and collective musical experiences and crafting something both new and special. The album was released in January, to exceptional reviews, and had a sell-out tour. www.songsofseparation.co.uk
EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area. Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 18 MAY
Edinburgh Folk Club presents ….. PETE COE: At Pleasance Theatre Bar. Doors/bar 7:30pm; showtime 8pm. £10 (non-members), £9 (conc), £7 (EFC members) Pete Coe has been a professional musician since 1971, playing at festivals concerts, clubs, dances and schools 9 SEPTEMBER throughout Britain, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and the USA. He has played countless times at SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Kings Place, EFC since the club started back in 1973. During London. Songs of separation is an outstanding the 1970s Pete toured and recorded with his collaboration between ten of Scotland and wife, Chris Coe, was a member of the legendary England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised New Victory Band and with Nic Jones, Tony Rose and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg,
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20 MAY Mellow Promotions presents SEAN C KENNEDY with special guests JOSH MASSEY and AMY MALCOLM: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. 7pm, £6 in advance, £10 on door. It's the first time this year Sean's played Edinburgh so come along to hear his recent singles 'Girl on Christoper Street and 'You don't have to feel lonely' and maybe some great new songs he was working on during his trip to the US! Ages 14+ www.mellowpromotions.com
excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike Russell has described them as "probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear”. With their musical magic and quick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark many milestones. This will be their 30th year of working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a professional musician. www.philandaly.com
had a sell-out tour. This is a rare opportunity to see the full line up, joined by some very special (very small) guests. It will be their last Scottish date in 2016. www.songsofseparation.co.uk 24 MAY
ROSIE NIMMO: At Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Leith. Rosie has been singing jazz and blues for FOREIGNFOX (single launch): At Electric several years, including annual performances in Circus, Edinburgh. Dunfermline 5 piece the Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Foreignfox are back with a new single Monsoon, Festival (since 2009), and as well as performing released digitally on 21 May through Vadana The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RON regularly for the National Galleries of Scotland Records. Foreignfox caught everybody off guard SAYER JR. & CHARLOTTE JOYCE with she has also played several times in the when they first arrived onto the Scottish music support from THE ANDY GUNN BAND: At The International Book Festival. She has been scene back in 2014 with their heartbreakingly praised in both Scottish broadsheets, the music Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, honest debut Yoghurt, taken from the We Float Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. press and reviewed by the Guardian. Like Sinking Ships EP. From the last note of the From the downhome sound of the Delta to www.rosienimmo.com EP’s title track to new single Monsoon, we not contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh only hear what feels like a natural evolution of Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with 25 MAY the band’s sound but also a conceptual one. It is its eagerly anticipated new programme. The ANIMA MUNDI: At Voodoo Rooms, 19A W everything you would want from a Foreignfox Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise Register St. Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Doors: 7pm. track – gut wrenching lyrics, raw vocals, and established to harness popular support for Tickets: £16.50 (adv). Box Office: 0131 556 massive choruses, yet on a much bigger regular blues events in Edinburgh. 7060. The Cuban prog five-piece Anima Mundi, production scale than before. Monsoon narrates http://edinburgh-blues.uk being a unique band in its homeland, it is the unravelling thoughts of a man who has lost impossible to understand the evolution of the his faith and has been brought back to life to 23 MAY band without having an understanding of the endure this philosophical dilemma. A theological Cuban situation. It is a known fact that the examination of someone on the edge of their SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Edinburgh phenomenon of migration is suffered by nearly sanity, lost within their own head – unable to Queens Hall (with young people’s workshop). every family on the Island. Nine musicians from find peace. Songs of separation is an outstanding Anima Mundi have left and live in other www.facebook.com/Foreignfox collaboration between ten of Scotland and England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised countries, leaving holes in the line-up which are 21 MAY and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg, difficult to fill with talented performers. Also acquiring instruments and equipment isn’t the musicians explore the rich heritage of the Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At two countries, drawing on their respective and straight forwards, with the lack of freedom of The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 8pm. information. The indifference of the Cuban collective musical experiences and crafting Together ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM something both new and special. The album was media to rock music, which has foreign have established themselves as the epitome of released in January, to exceptional reviews, and influences, is thought of as having a lack of
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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian 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
are filled with life by the kick of the suitcase, the saw of the fiddle, and the roll of the banjo.As devoted fans of bluegrass, traditional music, and folk music, they were drawn to the murky ethical themes of the murder ballad form and its enduring nature. Oftentimes murder ballads capture the essence and atmosphere of a dark, lawless and violent frontier. Northern Ontario 26 MAY although never romanticized in the same way as the Wild West or the far north during the gold HUGH KELLY: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. rush era - was once such a place, with a wealth 7.30pm. Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer of stories and characters. That missing songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his mythology associated with Northern Ontario is debut EP which is getting numerous plays on troubling, and thus Murder Murder took it upon radio stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist themselves to create their own. This is their of the Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & debut Ireland & UK Tour in support of their Scotsman and was interviewed live on BBC latest album From The Stillhouse. Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one www.murdermurder.net of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for 31 MAY April 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the summer at venues and festivals showcasing LITTLE LOVE & THE FRIENDLY VIBES tracks from the EP and playing a track or two (single launch) with UNIVERSAL THEE and from his album due out at the end of the year. THE MINK STOLES: At Sneaky Pete's, 73 www.hughkellymusic.com Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JW. 7-10pm. Launching their single Banter Enhancer (remixed 28 MAY by Rich Farnsworth). Support comes from their good friends Universal Thee and The Mink MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Electric Circus, Stoles. So come down to Sneaky Pete's and get Edinburgh. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and yourself some banter and some enhancer and songwriter best known for his work with the enjoy the party. Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over www.facebook.com/littlelove.official the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. 4 JUNE Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a solo artist and has released five solo albums, Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on MEDITERRANEO featuring THE BADWILLS: the 27th May 2016. At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At The www.Summerhall.co.uk Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s premier concert orchestra invites you to Journey Into 5 JUNE Melody for a tuneful evening of ‘easy-listening’. We begin our summer Journey Into Melody in Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. lively fashion with Eric Coates’ Television March. TITUS ANDRONICUS: At Summerhall, Following on is a belated tribute to the Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based legendary Frank Sinatra. Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. is an orchestral medley of some of Sinatra’s www.Summerhall.co.uk best-loved songs. http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com 8 JUNE MURDER MURDER: At Stramash, Edinburgh. Murder Murder is a six-piece “Bloodgrass" band (Bluegrass + Outlaw Country + exclusively Murder Ballads), hailing from the frozen forests of the Ontario Northland. Their tales of death
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 The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra directed by Tommy Smith presents ….. The Music Of Steps Ahead featuring MIKE MAINIERI: At Queens Hall Edinburgh 0131 668 2019 (pre-concert talk at 6.45 pm) 7.30pm. The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) leaps back to the future with visionary jazz pioneer and vibraphone master Mike Mainieri to play The Music of Steps Ahead. Music fans who are fascinated by the intersecting paths of rock, blues, funk, jazz and world music are invited on a unique journey into the creative mind of a quiet, modest and important musical iconoclast. www.snjo.co.uk 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 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 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 www.facebook.com/Main-Street-Blues-149452595133548
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11 JUNE Errant Media presents ‘Upstairs’: A new bimonthly gig night in Leith featuring music from Edinburgh and beyond from 7-11pm. £5. Featuring tonight HAGANA (harmonious riffage from headliners), BLACK DOVES (Glasgow cabaret pop), STEPHEN MCLAREN (ex-Collar Up, reverbed and dreamy piano), SIMON PATCHETT (One man punky storm). At Leith Depot, 138-140 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5DT
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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian (Tel: 0131 555 4738) 12 JUNE OUT of ABINGDON: At The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia sizzling hot acoustic groove duo OUT of ABINGDON are following the sun into the Northern hemisphere for a series of dates throughout the UK, Europe & Malaysia. Warwick Hargreaves (Guitar/Vocals) and Tina Fullerton (Double Bass/Vocals) have enchanted audiences as far as Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh and London and quietly built a loyal local following over 7 years, with 3 CD releases and hundreds of gigs and festival performances on the East Coast of Australia to their credit. www.outofabingdon.com.au 13 JUNE 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 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
traditional music and folk melodies have an adaptable quality that renders the best of them timeless. http://newscottishhymns.com/events/ 21 JUNE
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HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At House Concert, Edinburgh. One HANNAH ALDRIDGE with LILLY HIATT: At of the hardest-working bands on the US roots Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on her ‘Summer music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves Europe Tour’. Tickets – Early Birrd £8, Adv £10, on door £12 @ a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a www.brownpapertickets.com country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- deltawww.facebook.com/HannahAldridgeOfficial blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the 24 JUNE UK after six successful tours on this side of the Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. Atlantic. PAWS: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's www.brookfield-knights.com Summerhall Arts Venue. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts 26 JULY Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk The ‘Gig at the Grandstand’: The ‘Gig at the Grandstand’ will take place at Musselburgh HUGH KELLY: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Racecourse as part of Musselburgh Riding of the 7pm Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Marches 2016, a festival that is held on every 21 Hugh Kelly has recently released his debut EP years. The headliner is still tbc and so far the which is getting numerous plays on radio line-up includes: Altered Sky, Lucy Stannage stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the (Winner of ROM16 Battle of the Bands), DJ Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman Murray Sim, Iain Stirling (host and comedian) and was interviewed live on BBC Radio www.rom2016.co.uk Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s 29 JULY also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for April Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the OPTIMO ESPACIO: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. summer at venues and festivals showcasing 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of tracks from the EP and playing a track or two Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. from his album due out at the end of the year. www.Summerhall.co.uk www.hughkellymusic.com 25 JUNE
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CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Foodies Festival, Edinburgh. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such 1 JULY as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper Mellow Promotions presents THE RECKLESS Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom YOUTH: At Opium, Edinburgh. 8-Late. Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. www.mellowpromotions.com www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic 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
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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DAR WILLAIMS plus support: At Classic Grand, Glasgow. £13, 7.30pm. The hugely talented, Dar Williams – rated by many as one of the best singer/songwriters of the past 20 years – pays a 15 AUGUST visit to Glasgow in May for a gig on the 19th at THE HOT SEATS: At House Concert, Edinburgh. The Classic Grand. Her thoughtful songs, many The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at based on personal experiences, have brought big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland the Westchester County, New York artiste a lot Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell of praise and a sizable fan base. and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a Emerald, her ninth studio album, was released coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The in 2015, and was hailed as powerful, deep and Famous Spiegletent and were described as mature by the critics. The Telegraph included “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. her in their recent top 60 female singer/ They’re back - and they’re raring to go! songwriters’ list while the likes of Lucinda www.facebook.com/thehotseats Williams and Gretchen Peters have praised her www.brookfield-knights.com output. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 24 SEPTEMBER BAND OF FRIENDS: At The Cathouse, 15 Union DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and Street, Glasgow. G1 3RB. 2015 proved to be SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. another eventful and highly successful year for www.facebook.com/DHM-Concerts-285713951447098 Band Of Friends. To acknowledge spending most of the year on the road, the Band released their live album “Live ‘N’ Kickin”; whilst Glaswegian drummer Ted McKenna was awarded “MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR” at the European Blues Send us all your gig dates for Awards, and Gerry McAvoy received a Civic Glasgow and West Coast area Award from Belfast City Council, for his services to the town and the music industry. 2016 is Email them to Carol looking no quieter for the band with shows carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com booked throughout Europe, and recording is well underway for their 2nd album of original 18 MAY material. The band are: Bassist Gerry McAvoy (Rory Gallagher / Nine Below Zero Champion Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside Jack Dupree / Deep Joy), drummer Ted Songwriters Club: At McMillans Southside, 862 McKenna (Rory Gallagher / Sensational Alex Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. An Harvey Band / Greg Lake / Gary Moore) and eclectic showcase of local singer songwriters guitarist-vocalist Marcel Scherpenzeel (Wolfpin) including; Mowglis Palace, Steve Grozier, http://cathouse.co.uk/ Samuel Logan, Craig White, Fnuf & Bootleg http://www.bandoffriends.eu Beatnik. Hosted by the Southside Sessions. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. IAN &
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LAURA HILL: At Heraghtys Bar, 708 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. An intimate gig and a smouldering mix of R n B, Blues, Soul and Americana from this adorable Southside couple. Long time supporters of the Southside Fringe, it’s a delight to welcome them back again this year. www.southsidefringe.org.uk
Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside Sessions Showcase: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Live music showcase hosted by the Southside Sessions with performances from Steel Valley Saints, Old Bohemia, Craig McKerracher, Sean Byrne & Howlin' Radio. www.southsidefringe.org.uk NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Harper Church, Glasgow 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/ 20 MAY Southside Fringe presents …..Acoustic Ally: At Allison Arms, 720 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Acoustic guitar, cajon and vocal harmonies with Acoustic Ally & friends. sing-a-long songs from the 60's, 70's, folk, blues, country and beyond. www.southsidefringe.org.uk New College Lanarkshire HND Music Showcase with CURAHO, VALVES, PASSENGER PEOPLE & ELECTRIC FUNK: At King Tuts, Glasgow. 8.30pm, £5. HND Music students from New College Lanarkshire are set to perform their yearly showcase at Glasgow’s King Tuts. New College Lanarkshire’s award winning course has seen their students perform at a whole host of different venues up and down the UK over the past three academic years as part of their coursework. The young musicians have performed everywhere from Edinburgh, Newcastle, London and even Birmingham’s NEC Arena as part of the WorldSkill’s competition in which two bands reached the UK final. All four bands from the HND Music class will perform a host of original material they have written as part of their course work and class member. 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
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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 ….. 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 a good seat! Southside Fringe presents ….. BOOTLEG www.southsidefringe.org.uk WONDERLAND: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Southside Fringe presents ….. Upbeat and full of energy, this Glasgow Songwriter Sunday: At Sweeney's On The function band will have you singing and Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 4pm. dancing the whole night! Expect well known Free. An eclectic showcase of local dance floor hits from all decades. performers all under 18. Including www.southsidefringe.org.uk performances from; Ally McNeilly , Liam Moti, Kiera Marks, Melisa Craik, Andy Gallagher, Southside Fringe presents ….. THE John Colletta & The Humph, Ruth Martin, HOOKS: At The Waverley Tearooms, 18 Megan Hart, Lynass, Lewis Watt and Phil Moss-side Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Free. Corvil. Chris and Martin play a blinding mix of Rock, www.southsidefringe.org.uk Pop, Indie, Blues, Funk, Folk and Country. There's something to please everyone with 23 MAY this energetic Cumbernauld based duo! www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic: At Clockwork Beer Company, 1153 Cathcart 21 MAY Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Hosted by Andy Farrell every Monday night. All Southside Fringe presents ….. THE musicians and music lovers welcome, RAYBANDOS: At The Butterfly And The Pig, acoustic guitar and mics provided. Come 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. along and give us a song or simply soak up Free. The RayBandos are fast becoming one the vibes! of the most enjoyed covers bands in www.southsidefringe.org.uk Glasgow. The RayBandos boast a varying live set of good time rock'n'roll and soul Southside Fringe presents ….. Informal guaranteed to get you up dancing! Jam Session: At Sweeney's On The Park, www.southsidefringe.org.uk 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Join in with a friendly crowd of regular Southside Fringe presents ….. 50 performers, playing sing-a-long hits from all SHADES OF BLUE: At The Bank, 443 genres. Bring an acoustic instrument and get Clarkston Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Upbeat stuck in! This event is on every Monday night bluegrass and foot tapping Scottish folk from and is open to all performance levels. this great East Kilbride based duo. L.J and www.southsidefringe.org.uk Mark will have you singing all night long! www.southsidefringe.org.uk 24 MAY Southside Fringe presents ….. PAUL ALGER BAND & THE LONELY WHALE & ROB BRANTER: At The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. £5. Three original acts sharing fantastic songs to delight all. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. CONNOR BROWN: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. A wide range of popular songs performed in a very unique way. Stylistically, Connor makes use of percussion and loop/harmony pedals to create a much fuller sound than you would 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
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 ….. Southside Songwriters Club: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. An eclectic showcase of local singer songwriters including; Matthew Malone,
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area Diane Jardine, Iceblinks, Crawford Smith, Linda www.southsidefringe.org.uk Howitt, Holly Robinson and more. Hosted by the Southside Sessions. MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At The Art School, www.southsidefringe.org.uk Glasgow. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the 26 MAY Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio Southside Fringe presents ….. SCATTY albums before splitting amicably in 2006. FOX: At Heraghtys Bar, 708 Pollokshaws Road, Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Scatty Fox is a Glasgow solo artist and has released five solo albums, based jazz duo, featuring Outi Smith on vocals with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on and Rachel Taylor on Piano. Traditional jazz the 27th May 2016. standards, bossa nova and beyond. www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. OLD Southside Fringe presents ….. LLOYD BOHEMIA: At Allison Arms, 720 Pollokshaws CIGANO: At Mullberry Street, 778 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Synesthesia Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Gypsy Jazz & inspired, female fronted, Scottish based duo, Old Swing at it’s best from this excellent young solo Bohemia. Old Bohemias blend of hard hitting performer! Lloyd is Pollokshields based, a soul, fiery blues and heart felt folk have drawn regular at Mullberry Street and one to watch for comparisons to Alabama Shakes, Black keys, 2016. Bon Iver and even Janice Joplin. www.southsidefringe.org.uk www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside Sessions Showcase: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Live music showcase hosted by the Southside Sessions with performances from The Subsidy Junkies, David Starr & Ben Harris, Nick Bruce, John Irvine & Mark Copeland www.southsidefringe.org.uk Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At The Cottier Theatre, Glasgow, 7.30pm. Together ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike Russell has described them as "probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear”. With their musical magic and quick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark many milestones. This will be their 30th year of working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a professional musician. www.philandaly.com 27 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANIEL ROMANO + KACY & CLAYTON: At Classic Grand, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. He’s gaining a lot of positive attention and critical approval so Daniel Romano will be worth catching when he plays The Classic Grand in Glasgow in May. The Juno-nominated Canadian’s current release, If I’ve Only One Time Askin’ perfectly highlights his impressive rich baritone country voice that brings real deal feeling to his own compositions. The music is subtly influenced by the likes of George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard – and The Telegraph has listed the album in its top 25 country albums of 2015. He’s got lots of style and great songs so we’re looking forward to welcoming Daniel to Glasgow. Kacy Anderson on vocals, violin, and Clayton Linthicum on guitar, melodeon, and vocals. The duo interprets and composes music inspired by forms of traditional music from Southern Appalachia and the British Isles. Educated by their Grandfather/Great-Uncle respectively, Kacy & Clayton possess an admiration for music and stories of days past. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com 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!
Spinning Wheel are sure to keep you dancing all night. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. THE DEAD SETTLERS & ODIMINO: At The Glad Café, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8pm. £6/£8. The Dead Settlers are a new indie rock band based in Glasgow. For fans of Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Oasis. Debut single 'Sophia' out now! Support comes from Southside duo Odimino. www.southsidefringe.org.uk
Southside Fringe presents ….. THE MIGHTY SPARRAHAWK V UMBONGO NAMBARRIE: At The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. The mighty Sparrahawk will preview material from the new album 68 addresses and a bellyfool of beer as well as performing old hawk classics there will be very special guests on the night entry is free exit by donation Mon down folks for a classic urban folk experience with more than a twist of humor oh Southside Fringe presents ….. FOLK IT & happy days friends: At The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, www.southsidefringe.org.uk Glasgow. 8.30pm. £5/£7. : “Folk It” bring a blend of traditional folk tunes, rich vocal Southside Fringe presents ….. ENRICO & harmonies and contemporary cajon beats to the DANIELLA: At McMillans Southside, 862 Southside Fringe. Joining them will be indie-folk Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Live duo “Mowgli’s Palace” and the jazz inspired neo- Jazz, Blues and Soul from this excellent Italian/ soul songwriter Mari Green. German duo. Now based in Glasgow Enrico and www.southsidefringe.org.uk Daniella have been wowing crowds together since early 2015. They’re firm favourites here at Southside Fringe presents ….. ACOUSTIC McMillans! ALLY: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws www.southsidefringe.org.uk Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. With over 300 songs in his catalogue Ally is able to truly offer Southside Fringe presents ….. CAHOOTS: something for everyone! Joined by Chas Blackie At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws on percussion and vocals, this acoustic duo are Road, Glasgow. 4pm. Free. Hits from the 50's, the perfect accompaniment to your Friday night 60's and 70’s, Folk, Blues, Country and more here at McMillans. with this well known Glasgow combo. Come www.southsidefringe.org.uk along, sing, dance and reminisce with us every Saturday afternoon. Southside Fringe presents ….. RUFF EDGE: www.southsidefringe.org.uk At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Classic Rock, Indie, Southside Fringe presents ….. THE Pop, Chart Hits and much more from this hard COWPAT KICKERS: At Sweeney's On The Park, working Glasgow cover band. Sing and dance 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. the night away with us 'til midnight. All Bluegrass, Country and Roots with this well welcome! known Glasgow band. Thigh slapping, toe www.southsidefringe.org.uk tapping and drinking songs from days of old. Join in with our Country hoe-down finale to this Southside Fringe presents ….. HOWLIN' years Southside Fringe Festival! RADIO: At The Waverley Tearooms, 18 Mosswww.southsidefringe.org.uk side Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Free. hits from the 50's 60's and 70's from this well known 29 MAY Southside band www.southsidefringe.org.uk MURDER MURDER: At McChuills, Glasgow. Murder Murder is a six-piece “Bloodgrass" 28 MAY band (Bluegrass + Outlaw Country + exclusively Murder Ballads), hailing from the frozen forests Southside Fringe presents ….. HOWLIN' of the Ontario Northland. Their tales of death RADIO: At The Butterfly And The Pig, 1039 are filled with life by the kick of the suitcase, the Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Free. Well saw of the fiddle, and the roll of the banjo.As known Southside party band playing hits from devoted fans of bluegrass, traditional music, and when the radio was king. Buddy Holly, Elvis, folk music, they were drawn to the murky Rolling Stones, Hendrix, CCR, The Kinks, T-Rex ethical themes of the murder ballad form and its and many more. enduring nature. Oftentimes murder ballads www.southsidefringe.org.uk capture the essence and atmosphere of a dark, lawless and violent frontier. Northern Ontario Southside Fringe presents ….. THE TEN although never romanticized in the same way as GALLON BRATZ: At The Bank, 443 Clarkston the Wild West or the far north during the gold Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Uplifting and catchy rush era - was once such a place, with a wealth Americana sounds from this hard working band of stories and characters. That missing from Greenock. With 2 great albums under their mythology associated with Northern Ontario is belts and plenty of experience, the Bratz are troubling, and thus Murder Murder took it upon always a hit during the Southside Fringe themselves to create their own. This is their Festival. debut Ireland & UK Tour in support of their www.southsidefringe.org.uk latest album From The Stillhouse. www.murdermurder.net Southside Fringe presents ….. SPINNING WHEEL: At Clockwork Beer Company, 1153 BADSTONE: At The Old Swan Paisley. 8pm. Cathcart Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Paying Free admission. tribute to sixties soul sounds. From well-known www.facebook.com/pages/The-Old-Swan/242539425764399 Motown classics to cult Northern numbers,
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area Indievous Presents ..... HOLLOW ROOM + 7 SILVER LIES + MADE OF EYES + VIGILANTE ROGUES + BLAIR CORON: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow, 7.30pm, Tickets on door £5/£4 (students) www.facebook.com/indievous 1 JUNE HUGH KELLY: At BOX, Glasgow. 8pm. 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 4 JUNE VÉLONIÑOS: At Glad Cafe, Glasgow. Enjoying the experience of writing together, invitations to play live at Glasgow’s Ceòl’s Craic Americana Night and guest as part of Festival 2014 in celebration of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games followed and the guys decided to take things further by releasing a digital EP in July 2015 and a full-length studio album in February 2016. Doors 8pm, 9pm start. Tickets £7.50 available from 12th April / £10 otd @ www.musicglue.com/veloninos/live-shows/ www.facebook.com/veloninos 9 JUNE HUGH KELLY: At Broadcast, Glasgow. 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 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, was both melodic and striking with an assured touch that belied his youthfulness as a singer/ songwriter. It won the former fiddler many glowing reviews as well as a nomination in the Scottish Album of the Year awards. His live shows – he appeared in 2015 at the Tonder Festival alongside Richard Thompson and John Prine, for example – also always prove impressive. “Adam has great songs to share with his fine band so a night in his company is always something to relish,” said Kevin Morris of The Fallen Angels Club. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com
McKellar going by the name of just McKellar is back after taking a break from making music with a new single ‘Heavy Soul’ for fans of Echo and the bunny men, The Stone roses, The Verve, The Doors. He shall be playing a live set with his band and the Cairn String Quartet. www.mckellarmusic.com
antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. Based in Los Angeles, the band dusts down and re-works old classics, re-visiting material from The Blue Ridge Playboys, Scott Joplin, The Memphis Jugband and Emile Grimshaw’s Rag Pickers. In January, 2015, they played to 1000 revellers when they sold out Glasgow ’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic OUT of ABINGDON: At The Crafty Pig and So, Connections. Those who were lucky enough to What Comes Next, Glasgow. Hailing from get a ticket later reported it had been the Brisbane, Australia - sizzling hot acoustic groove biggest party the city had enjoyed since the duo OUT of ABINGDON are following the sun into 1990 City of Culture celebrations! Tom Jones is the Northern hemisphere for a series of dates their latest fan, having caught them in action at throughout the UK, Europe & Malaysia. Warwick Herp Albert’s legendary Beverly Hills club, The Hargreaves (Guitar/Vocals) and Tina Fullerton Vibrato. He urged them to seek out a date at (Double Bass/Vocals) have enchanted audiences London’s Ronnie Scott’s Club and told them: as far as Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh and London “Just say Tom Jones sent you!” Tickets @ http:// and quietly built a loyal local following over 7 tickets-scotland.com/ years, with 3 CD releases and hundreds of gigs www.fallenangelsclub.com and festival performances on the East Coast of Australia to their credit. THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At The www.outofabingdon.com.au CCA, Glasgow. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California 10 JUNE Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth of character that sets them apart from others OUT of ABINGDON: At Lebowskis West and who have followed that throwback path to New The Finnieston, Glasgow. Hailing from Brisbane, Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage Australia - sizzling hot acoustic groove duo OUT antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is of ABINGDON are following the sun into the as close to the source as it can be. Northern hemisphere for a series of dates www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers throughout the UK, Europe & Malaysia. Warwick www.brookfield-knights.com Hargreaves (Guitar/Vocals) and Tina Fullerton (Double Bass/Vocals) have enchanted audiences 17 JUNE as far as Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh and London The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. JOHN and quietly built a loyal local following over 7 TAYLOR plus guests: At St Lukes Glasgow. years, with 3 CD releases and hundreds of gigs Doors 7pm, 8pm start. Tickets £10. We are and festival performances on the East Coast of delighted to be helping our old friend John Taylor Australia to their credit. launch his new album in June of this year. John’s www.outofabingdon.com.au music has been played on hit USA TV shows such as Revenge, Californication and Necessary 11 JUNE Roughness. After John’s biggest exposure on The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra American TV his song “Pull you through” entered directed by Tommy Smith presents ….. The the itunes singer songwriter at no 1 in Sweden, Music Of Steps Ahead featuring MIKE no 4 in Canada and no 12 in the USA. John’s MAINIERI: At Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, combined youtube videos have more than three Glasgow 0141 332 5057 (pre-concert talk at quarters of a million hits. John’s last Glasgow 6.45 pm) 7.30pm. The Scottish National Jazz date was played to a packed crowd at Oran Mor Orchestra (SNJO) leaps back to the future with Through The Fallen Angels Club John has opened visionary jazz pioneer and vibraphone master for many well established touring Americana acts Mike Mainieri to play The Music of Steps Ahead. such as Tift Merrit, Stacey Earl, Kim Ritchie and Music fans who are fascinated by the intersecting Madison Violet. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. paths of rock, blues, funk, jazz and world music com/ are invited on a unique journey into the creative www.fallenangelsclub.com mind of a quiet, modest and important musical iconoclast. 23 JUNE www.snjo.co.uk MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY with support DAVE ARCARI: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. from The Isle of Mull’s HANNAH FISHER & SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt. SORREN MACLEAN: At King Tuts, Glasgow. blues sounds owe as much to trash country, Colin MacIntyre – who releases under the punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta pseudonym ‘Mull Historical Society’ – is one of blues and have been showcased via eight the UK’s most respected songwriters & internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two performers. A multi-instrumentalist, programmer US tours in 2015 – including official showcases and producer, he is now also an Award-winning at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the novelist, 2016 sees MacIntyre release his foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 seventh MHS album to date: ‘Dear Satellite’. So and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled far he has achieved two Top 20 albums and four for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Top 40 singles. “Colin MacIntyre’s ability to wrap Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his textural complexity and shard-filled lyrics in pop skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin coatings endures. Pop needs more of this.” The was inside out too listening and it was all good. Sunday Times That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep http://mullhistoricalsociety.com/ player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com 30 JUNE 12 JUNE
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE CALIFORNIA FEET WARMERS: At CCA, Glasgow. £15. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth McKELLAR (single launch) with support of character that sets them apart from others from CAIRN STRING QUARTET: At Hug and who have followed that throwback path to New Pint, Glasgow. Glasgow. Singer/Songwriter David Orleans , Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage
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£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 25 JULY pair “make music the world needs!” When they originally released their debut album in Europe , TIM DALLING, IAN CARR, NEIL HARLAND, it met with instantaneous reaction, Bob Harris RHONA DALLING: At The Performing Arts inviting them to record a studio session for his Centre, Kilbarchan. The buzz created when Tim BBC Radio 2 show. They created a huge impact brought this show to Glasgow’s Celtic during their first ever UK tour and debut Celtic Connections Festival in January, set need-some- Connections Festival, and were subsequently of-this wheels in motion as other promoters and invited back to Glasgow for their own headline venues sought opportunities to grab a slice of show at the city’s Mitchell Theatre . They’re back the action. Due to the commitments each of from their base in Seattle with a promise to keep these fine individuals has with other projects fans happy with a selection of better-known stretching well into this year, it will be later in material as well as new songs due to be featured 2016 – and well into 2017 too, before we will be on the next album at the end of 2016. Tickets @ in a position to plan a lengthier tour. http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.brookfield-knights.com www.fallenangelsclub.com 16 AUGUST
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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 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
BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com
few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner has that rare quality – a well-grounded human spirit. In another life he might have been a Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) by his side, percussive elements and layered guitar techniques have added rich texture. Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com
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WOODY SEZ: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie: At Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, tickets @ 01383 602302. Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie, the internationally acclaimed West End hit is coming to the following theatre near you. The tumultuous, tragic, touching and joyful tale of “America’s greatest folk poet,” told in his own words, and featuring Bound for Glory, Pastures of Plenty, 2 SEPTEMBER 7 OCTOBER The Ballad of Tom Joad, This Land is Your Land, and two-dozen more of Woody Guthrie’s indelible BARENAKED LADIES: At ABC, Glasgow. SKINNY LISTER: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. protest songs, is brought to vivid life by the Barenaked Ladies bringing their renowned, One of the best live bands in the country is back award-winning original London cast: David M. boisterous live shows to audiences all around the with their biggest UK headline tour to date Lutken, Ruth Clarke-Irons, Eleanor Brunsdon and UK. Barenaked Ladies are also back with the taking place in October 2016. Skinny Lister, who William Wolfe Hogan, along with director Dean release of a brand new live album on 20 May have been non-stop performing across Europe Elliott. called BNL Rocks Red Rocks, it was recorded 10 and the United States, return with flagon in www.woodysez.com June last year at famous Red Rocks hand, party spirit in their bellies and only one Amphitheatre, Colorado during the band’s Last thing on their mind: fun. 19 MAY Summer on Earth Tour 2015. Tickets @ www.facebook.com/skinnylister www.BarenakedLadies.com ERIN BENNETT: At The Green Room, Perth. 9 OCTOBER Everyone knows that big things come from 8 SEPTEMBER Texas and when it comes to power-pop THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS songstress, Erin Bennett, you need to be The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANNY GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from prepared for just how big an impact this Texan & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD plus 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. makes. Her dynamic vocals soar through her special guest DEAN OWENS: At Stereo Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are well-crafted songs backed by a weird mix of Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13 one of the hottest bands on the US roots music synth, rock and folk that leaves vapour trails; Triple UK Americana Awards Winners, Danny and circuit. Since first taking America by storm in keeping audiences captivated long after the the Champions of the World, are bringing their 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, show is over. breathless brand of folk, rock and soul to Stereo following triumphant appearances at big festivals www.erinbennettmusic.com in Glasgow on September 8. This infectiously around the world such as Celtic Connections, joyous band bring crowds to their feet from the Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. ZOE FAULKNER: At Green Room, Perth. “Perthstart of their gigs. Great songs, musicianship and Glasgow Americana will take place at various based Zoe Faulkner's new EP is the sound of a a brilliant rapport with audiences are the venues across the city from the 5-9 October. remarkable talent finding her feet. The five hallmarks of this band with a collection of feel www.glasgowamericana.com tracks that comprise 'Voices' have seen Zoe good songs that also embrace country and compared to a young Stevie Nicks. The singer/ Americana. This year, they won the UK album of 30 NOVEMBER songwriter, originally from Aberdeen but now the year award with What Kind of Love, the UK studying at Perth College, also counts Eva Artist of the Year title and UK Song of the Year, The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. Cassidy, Kate Bush and Carole King as musical Clear Water at the UK Americana awards. They CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The influences” - Perthshire Advertiser. are clearly one of the best and most thrilling Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic bands around at the moment so this is going to Tickets £13. They were flown in from their base be a memorable gig. Special guest on the night in Canada for a sold-out headline show at 20 MAY is Deans Owens whose most recent album Into Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic The Fire has won the Scot many new admirers. Connections Festival this year after winning Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ major TV exposure when tracks from the Gardyne Theatre, Dundee, 7.30pm. Together www.fallenangelsclub.com sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM have as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama established themselves as the epitome of 17 SEPTEMBER based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK Russell has described them as "probably the The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. launch in January and once again confirmed best traditional musicians you are ever likely to CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The them as a creative tour de force. “Simply hear”. With their musical magic and quick-witted CCA Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets superb – an album that’ll be making more than a
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark many milestones. This will be their 30th year of working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a professional musician. www.philandaly.com 24 MAY-11 JUNE 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
27 MAY Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel in Crieff is launching a new musical night that starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s 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 3 JUNE
HUGH KELLY: At The Green Room, Perth. 8pm. Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is ZOE FAULKNER: At Duke’s Corner, Dundee. “Perth-based Zoe Faulkner's new EP is the sound getting numerous plays on radio stations 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 tracks that comprise 'Voices' have seen Zoe interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice compared to a young Stevie Nicks. The singer/ Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her songwriter, originally from Aberdeen but now ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim 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 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 the end of the year. 26 MAY www.hughkellymusic.com MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Beat Generator NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At St Peter’s Live, Dundee. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the Free Church, Dundee, 7.30pm. Great hymns Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over speak timeless truths with profound passion. One aim of this album which the band are the course of 10 years they released 6 studio touring was to introduce some new songs that albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a churches in Scotland might find useful in their own unique worship services. Scottish traditional solo artist and has released five solo albums, music and folk melodies have an adaptable with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on quality that renders the best of them timeless. the 27th May 2016. http://newscottishhymns.com/events/ www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton 25 MAY
Crail Folk Club presents ..... TANNAHILL WEAVERS: At Community Hall in Crail, Fife. Advance tickets are on sale at £10 on 01333 450572. The Tannahills have turned their acoustic excitement loose on audiences to electrifying effect. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable – but you already knew that. Sure to be a sell out. Advance tickets are on sale NOW. See weblink below. 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.tannahillweavers.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
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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 11 JUNE NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Perth North Church, Perth, 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/ 12 JUNE The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra directed by Tommy Smith presents ….. The Music Of Steps Ahead featuring MIKE MAINIERI: At Gardyne Theatre, Dundee 01382 434 940 (pre-concert talk at 6.45 pm) 7.30pm. The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) leaps back to the future with visionary jazz pioneer and vibraphone master Mike Mainieri to play The Music of Steps Ahead. Music fans who are fascinated by the intersecting paths of rock, blues, funk, jazz and world music are invited on a unique journey into the creative mind of a quiet, modest and important musical iconoclast. www.snjo.co.uk 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 OUT of ABINGDON: At Clark’s on Lindsay St., Dundee. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia sizzling hot acoustic groove duo OUT of ABINGDON are following the sun into the Northern hemisphere for a series of dates throughout the UK, Europe & Malaysia. Warwick Hargreaves (Guitar/Vocals) and Tina Fullerton (Double Bass/Vocals) have enchanted audiences as far as Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh and London and quietly built a loyal local following over 7 years, with 3 CD releases and hundreds of gigs and festival performances on the East Coast of Australia to their credit. www.outofabingdon.com.au 17 JUNE
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 10 JUNE THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Birnam Arts Centre. 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
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atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 2 JULY
DAVE ARCARI: At Clarks, Dundee. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and OUT of ABINGDON: At The Weem Inn, rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and Aberfeldy. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia have been showcased via eight internationallysizzling hot acoustic groove duo OUT of acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in ABINGDON are following the sun into the 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Northern hemisphere for a series of dates throughout the UK, Europe & Malaysia. Warwick Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set Hargreaves (Guitar/Vocals) and Tina Fullerton (Double Bass/Vocals) have enchanted audiences of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: as far as Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh and London “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and quietly built a loyal local following over 7 and pretty soon my skin was inside out too years, with 3 CD releases and hundreds of gigs listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for and festival performances on the East Coast of you – he a real down deep player and a soul Australia to their credit. man…” www.outofabingdon.com.au www.davearcari.com 19 JUNE 14 JULY OUT of ABINGDON: At The Burntisland Sands, Crail Folk Club presents ..... BARBARA Fife. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia - sizzling DYMOCK & CHRIS MARRA: At Town Hall in hot acoustic groove duo OUT of ABINGDON are Crail, Fife. £7. Barbara Dymock & Chris Marra A following the sun into the Northern hemisphere singer from Fife who is a welcome addition to for a series of dates throughout the UK, Europe & Malaysia. Warwick Hargreaves (Guitar/Vocals) our programme. Known for her collaborations not least with Christine Kydd in Sinsheen. On and Tina Fullerton (Double Bass/Vocals) have this occasion Barbara is joined by Chris Marra, enchanted audiences as far as Paris, Berlin, the Dundonian brother of Michael and member of Edinburgh and London and quietly built a loyal the Hazey Janes. Crail Folk Club offers a wide local following over 7 years, with 3 CD releases and hundreds of gigs and festival performances range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and on the East Coast of Australia to their credit. those that just want to come along and listen in www.outofabingdon.com.au a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are 23 JUNE welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs Crail Folk Club presents ..... JEZ LOWE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. A double nomination tickets are sold at the door. www.barbaradymock.com at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub and best new song – was a timely reminder of Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic 16 JULY music scene. Not only is he one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Pandora Fest, among the most widely sung by other Duncarron Medieval Village. Caroline’s latest EP performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in Unthanks and The Young Uns. Consistently one musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by of the club’s most popular visitors. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such as Charlotte Church, Kim all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic make music then just come along and tap your 11 AUGUST feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.jezlowe.com Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit 30 JUNE all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come Crail Folk Club presents ..... along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During FORGAITHERIN’: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Having formed the group in 2013 to perform Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to a single charity concert at their home club in Glenfarg, Lesley, Hugh, John and Hamish have make music then just come along and tap your gone on to entertain around Scotland, including feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. gigs at both the Fringe and the Carrying Stream www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub festivals in Edinburgh during 2015. They 13 AUGUST combine their strong vocals with multiinstrumentation and perform a wide-ranging mix THE HOT SEATS: At Dundee (venue tbc). The of both traditional and contemporary material. Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big Their second album is set for release in early events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk 2016. 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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 17 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At Birnam Arts Centre. 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 20 AUGUST Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from Herschel 36 at Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival, Cardross Estate. Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a speciallycommissioned score performed live by some of Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues across the country. http://dounetherabbithole.co.uk www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive 25 AUGUST Crail Folk Club presents ..... MY SWEET PATOOTIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. An acoustic roots group from rural Ontario that brings twining vocal harmonies, monstrous finger style guitar, sizzling fiddle, percussion and abundant charisma together in one perfect package. Their music is a tongue-in-cheek Canadian blend of old country, vintage jazz, western swing & blues. Firm favourites in Crail after two previous visits. A must for those who like to be entertained and amazed. 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.mysweetpatootie.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 8 SEPTEMBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully harmonised voices, humour and short stories to result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and Cindy are touring from California. 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.marklemaire.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 17 SEPTEMBER Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from Herschel 36 at Dundee Contemporary Arts. Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience
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and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various bands of which they are members. ‘You guys were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk 22 SEPTEMBER Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID beginners and those that just want to come FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been Singers' nights they feature local singers and able to re-schedule David from last year after he musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to had to cancel due to illness. Another in our make music then just come along and tap your increasingly long line of guests from Canada feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. (well sort of – originally from Ayrshire). A www.mairearadandanna.com singer and storyteller with wry humour and www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub astute observations alongside an openhearted singing style. Regulars will be familiar with his 10 NOVEMBER song ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS promoting her third solo album on a short NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Scottish tour. Guitarist and piano player Kim is Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit also a member of the celebrated band Cara. all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical beginners and those that just want to come styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During musicians, beginners and those that just want to Singers' nights they feature local singers and come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to During Singers' nights they feature local singers make music then just come along and tap your and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. want to make music then just come along and www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. 24 NOVEMBER www.davidfrancey.com Crail Folk Club presents ..... EWAN www.kimedgar.com MCLENNAN: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, come to be known as a guitarist at the forefront 13 OCTOBER of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk move audiences with his passion and pathos. A Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit regular now on Transatlantic Sessions. Crail Folk all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit beginners and those that just want to come all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During beginners and those that just want to come Singers' nights they feature local singers and along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Singers' nights they feature local singers and make music then just come along and tap your musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. make music then just come along and tap your www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.ewanmclennan.co.uk 27 OCTOBER www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
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Send us all your gig dates for Aberdeenshire and the north east area Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 18 MAY THE DOORS ALIVE support from WILLSON GRAY: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. As part of Freshly Squeezed, catch the lyrical genius of The Burning Hell, with support from Willson Gray. Tickets £7.70 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At Logie Coldstone, Logie Coldstone Hall, Aberdeenshire, 7.30pm. Together ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike Russell has described them as "probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear”. With their musical magic and quick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark many milestones. This will be their 30th year of working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a professional musician. www.philandaly.com 19 MAY
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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 24 MAY and white Cadillacs. But that was then; the days of Buckaroos, Nudie Suits and various Hanks are Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At over, save for the museum displays. To quote a Stewart’s Hall, Huntly, 7.30pm. Together ALY George Jones title track, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM have Shoes?” On this tour Daniel Romano has invited established themselves as the epitome of Kacy & Clayton to open up for him and his excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike band. A duo from the wood mountain uplands of Russell has described them as "probably the Southern Saskatchewan that gently melts British best traditional musicians you are ever likely to and North American folk tradition together and hear”. With their musical magic and quick-witted create something timeless and captivating. humour they will pull your emotional strings one www.AlmostBluePromotions.com moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: At The Lemon many milestones. This will be their 30th year of Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm. working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) Formed in Glasgow in 2010, The Springsteen in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a Sessions are an homage to the music of one of professional musician. the most iconic performers of the last 40 years. www.philandaly.com Tickets £13.20 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 25 MAY 29 MAY SCOTTISH OPERA: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 6pm. Never been to the opera and FATHERSON: At Café Drummond, Aberdeen. keen to find out what to expect? Scottish Opera Fatherson’s “The Road to T in the Park” Mikado Unwrapped is a free hour-long taster Highlands and Islands tour, ahead of the band’s that gives you a chance to see what the shows fourth T in the Park appearance preceded by a Scottish Opera stage are all about. Tickets free, selection of dates across Skye, Thurso, Orkney but should be booked in advance from 01224 and Aberdeen, as they take their well-wrought 641122 or tunes to venues this month. Fatherson have www.aberdeenperformingarts.com already secured support from Radio 1, Radio X and Absolute Radio ahead of the release of their MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At The Lemon Tree, second album, Open Book, due to be released West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Arab this summer. Tickets @ Strap man Malcolm Middleton is back with new www.gigsinscotland.com material. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and www.facebook.com/fathersonband songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over 3 JUNE the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a Stonehaven Folk Club, Community Centre, Bath solo artist and has released five solo albums, Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DH. BBC Radio 2 with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on 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.stonehavenfolkclub.co.uk http://josienneandben.com 4 JUNE THE BLOODY MARYS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 8pm. The Bloody Marys are back in town and in mood to be ignored. Aberdeen’s first, favourite and funniest tribute band with their show, Monster of Frock. Tickets £16.50 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 10 JUNE NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Meldrum & Bourtie Parish Church, Aberdeenshire, 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/ 11 JUNE JO MCCAFFERTY with support from CRAIG JOHN DAVIDSON: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Acclaimed Aberdeen singer/songwriter Jo McCafferty will take to the stage in a rare local show in aid of the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). Jo has pulled together some well-known and respected faces from Aberdeen's music scene to reimagine songs from throughout her career, from some old favourites, to new material, as well as some rarely heard gems. “It is lovely to be playing a full band gig in Aberdeen again, something I haven’t done for over 10 years and even better to be doing it in aid of the SAMH, a charity very close to my heart. It’s been great to revisit and reinterpret the older stuff and look ahead with some newer stuff, and it’s just incredible to be doing a home gig like this at one of my favourite venues.” Tickets £8.80 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.jomccafferty.com www.samh.org.uk 20 JUNE MERCURY REV with support from WARHAUSFT and Maarten from BALTHAZAR: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7pm. Join US altrock legends Mercury Rev as they showcase their new album and previous material. Tickets £24.75 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 20-25 JUNE Footloose: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with 2pm Thursday matinee and 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Kick off your Sunday shows and cut loose with the explosive rock n’ roll musical sensation Footloose. Tickets £36.50 - £17.50 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 23 JUNE JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 25: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast + argyll Montrose Folk Club, Links Hotel, Montrose, DD10 8RL. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo 2015’ Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have just signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. The elegance and sophistication of their music comes entirely from their own discipline, rigour and craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of their performances has taken them to such auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where they began. www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk http://josienneandben.com PAWS with support from WENDELL BORTON and THE SPOOK SCHOOL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 8pm. Go big or go home with music from PAWS, the musical brilliance of Phillip, Josh and Ryan. Tickets £7.70 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 10 JULY DALLAHAN: At Stonehaven Folk Festival. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful musical avenues whilst maintaining the same open minded approach to traditional music. www.dallahanmusic.com
16 JULY HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Tin Hut, Gartly. 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 countrytinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-bluesragtime 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 18 SEPTEMBER Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The 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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Skye. 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 28 MAY FATHERSON: At Sailing Club, Orkney. 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
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DALLAHAN: At Colvend Hall, Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase the sound that they have developed since their debut album's release. Having found their feet musically when conceiving the first album's material, they have expanded and developed their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful NIGHTFLY: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. musical avenues whilst maintaining the same 9pm. Free admission. open minded approach to traditional music. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk www.dallahanmusic.com 29 MAY
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DAVE ARCARI: At (2pm) – Big Sparra Vinyl (instore), Ayr. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war 30 JUNE 3 JUNE Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Arran Folk Festival. Between The Lines ….. JAMES MACKENZIE US tours in 2015 – including official showcases Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter with support MICHAEL CASSIDY: At Eden at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the Court Theatre, Inverness. Locally based singer/ originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young songwriter James Mackenzie took part in our and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled Open Mic event at last year’s Between the Lines Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since for release over an EP and an album in 2016. which lead to him being asked to perform at the winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his to perform at many high-profile events including skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin closing gig alongside the brilliant Malcolm Middleton and Withered Hand. Since then James BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish was inside out too listening and it was all good. Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep has continued to develop his craft and has released the EP Winter and picked up MFR’s One she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and player and a soul man…” Deacon Blue. To Watch award. A year on and James has just www.davearcari.com www.clairehastings.com returned from a UK tour supporting Runrig and we’re [Eden Court] delighted to have him now 17 JUNE headline his own gig here at Between The Lines. 25 JUNE www.facebook.com/jamesmackenziemusic CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Catstrand, New JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At St Galloway. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ Pauls Church Hall, Rothesay, Isle of Bute. BBC songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo 2015’ Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have just Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. The Since winning the title, Claire has had the elegance and sophistication of their music comes opportunity to perform at many high-profile entirely from their own discipline, rigour and events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Send us all your gig dates craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music their performances has taken them to such for all of the Scottish islands Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, Cullum and Deacon Blue. Email them to Carol Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell www.clairehastings.com Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com they began. THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Harbour www.transclydemusic.co.uk Arts Centre, Irvine. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland Isle of Bute …. http://josienneandben.com blues and early swing, The California Transclyde Music is a group of like minded Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to of character that sets them apart from others promote live music on the island. For their latest who have followed that throwback path to New gig news go to …. Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. 22 MAY www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 2pm. Free admission. 17 JULY Send us all your gig dates www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 28: ayrshire + dumfriesshire :: scottish borders + 1 hour over 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 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
Clyro. Fergus Cook, Laurie Corlett-Donald, Dave Lloyd and Cat Myers are the school friends that make up STILLHOUND. The Scottish four piece released their debut single in May 2015, since which live shows have been a jewel-like rarity. The electro group plays with ceremonial vocal layers backed up by a pop chart-ready beat that has an unmistakable Scottish flavour. They will be supported by stablemate ANGUS GUNN who guested at St Boswells Live! a few years ago. A songwriter, singer, writer and performer, Angus has been writing songs for as long as he can remember. He is entirely self taught as a songwriter and guitarist, and has nurtured a very special ability to craft powerful songs and bring them to life. https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ 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 14 AUGUST interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her THE HOT SEATS: At Harbour Arts Centre, ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim Irvine. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on away at big events such as Celtic Connections, tour now across the summer at venues and Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won playing a track or two from his album due out at a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at the end of the year. The Famous Spiegletent and were described as www.hughkellymusic.com “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! 11 JUNE www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com 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 Home.' With special guests. New York country songwriter Kathy is a much-loved favourite at String Jam Club, and a household name on the Send us all your gig dates for Borders music scene. Based here since the 1980’s. Kathy’s shows always attract a huge Scottish Borders and following, but this will be an extra-special night Northumberland areas of beautiful new songs and guest musicians. Album launches are always unique and exciting Email them to Carol occasions, and we’re delighted for Kathy (and carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com ourselves!) that she has chosen String Jam Club to bring her new songs into the world. Tickets 21 MAY will go on sale soon String Jam Club presents ….. RAB NOAKES: www.facebook.com/StringJamClub
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At The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk TD7 4BZ. “One of this country’s finest 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
15 JUNE 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 4 JUNE Now ,When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to spread the love and share the music out there St Boswell’s Live! presents ….. STILLHOUND "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 plus ANGUS GUNN: At St Boswells Village Hall, The Blow Monkeys have been recording and Jenny Moore's Road, TD6 0AL. Doors open at performing again with almost indecent haste. 7.30pm for 8pm. In partnership with the LOST This is a chance to catch a legendary band with OSCILLATION arts collective, St Boswells Live! is all four original members performing at the peak delighted to be able to present a band who are of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and on the verge of being spoken in the same brand new songs - all infused with that reverential terms as Belle & Sebastian or Biffy 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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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 Maidens of Music of people fond of music and fun. And so in May 1993 the first Fling happened. Since then the Dumfries Fling has gone from strength to strength. SomeEach May Saturday where along the line the first 'Fling by the River' began. Held each Fling Saturday on Dunblane's Maidens of Music kicks off this Saturday 7 May showcasing 60+ female artists, and it continues historic Drying Green, its activities have ranged every Saturday in May, celebrating female musi- from an open stage for local young musicians, fire engines, space-hopper races and fire-eating cians and inspiring those who have never perjugglers, to the annual Rotary Club race for formed to give it a go. 4,000 plastic ducks down the Allan Water. The action will take place from 3-9pm at The Globe Inn / Music Room Courtyard in the middle Gradually a 'Fringe Fling' has developed, featuring over the years everything from ghost walks, of Dumfries town centre - with all proceeds gopub quizzes, plays from the local Drama Group, ing to local charities. The gigs are being organised by Carol Brotherston, founder of The Music master classes in everything from fiddling or mandolins to harmony singing or bodhran, and Room in Dumfries. the now-annual Thursday Jazz Night. www.maidensofmusic.co.uk www.dunblanefling.com
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.
Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Kirkcudbright 26-29 May
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 biggest little festival this side of anywhere! Inverness Concert Hall, the Festival is one of the highlights 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 The founding aim was to bring international per- pushed to find another festival throughout the so 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 talent of international standing and we’re proud www.orkneyfolkfestival.com www.brewatthebog.com to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: Reivers Rock Portsoy Folk Festival : music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the vis- and Blues Festival “The 7th Haal” ual arts and films. Events take place in a range Alwinton (Northumberland) Portsoy of venues throughout the region, from large to 27-29 May 3-5 June small, formal to informal, urban to rural.
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Doune & Dunblane Fling Dunblane 26-28 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
A weekend of songs, tunes, stories, poetry, dance, workshops and sessions to be held in and around Portsoy. www.bothyfolk.org
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getic team, the festival will bring multiple headline 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.killinmusicfestival.com www.meadowsfestival.org
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Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantasXpoNorth Festival 2016 has announced their tic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t music showcase line up of sixty six varied and Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd exciting music acts that have been selected to Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / perform live in Inverness to audiences lapping Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he up all the creative industry goodness at this rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent year's festival in June. The full line up was care- headliner and other bands to be announced. As fully selected by a jury of industry professionals before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the and XpoNorth looks forward to welcoming a Scottish Borders very own music festival at Rivwealth of musical talent from near and far inerside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more cluding partners Live at Heart in Sweden, EXfood outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. TickCITE our European festival network and Trinidad ets on sale soon! & Tobago, as well as a multitude of Scotlandbased talent performing all genres: with the in- www.riversiderock.co.uk troduction of an electronic stage this year.
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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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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 activists, 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
Killin Music Festival Killin 17-19 June Killin Music Festival is returning to the festival calendar in June 2016. Run by a modern, ener-
Stonehaven Folk Festival Stonehaven 7-10 July 28th Stonehaven Folk Festival featuring a mix of some of the best in traditional and contemporary music and song from Scotland and further afield. A weekend of Concerts, ceilidh, workshops, sessions, singarounds and fun with the Annual World Paper'n'Comb Championships and the Aqua Ceilidh. 2016 guests include Scott Wood Band, Saltfishforty, Daimh, Blazin'Fiddles, Tony McManus and Artie Trezise.
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
Music at Paxton Festival Paxton, Berwickshire 15-24 July We are proud to present a star-studded line-up of musicians and ensembles. Some will be familiar to our audiences, others are appearing for the first time, but all are of the highest quality, many travelling significant distances to be with us in the Scottish Borders. If you are new to Music at Paxton, do come along to our free ‘taster’ concerts in May and June. www.musicatpaxton.co.uk
Pandora Fest Duncarron 16 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.
Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music festival that supports women musicians. In 2015 the major festivals displayed a massive gender imbalance, of the 87 acts that were announced, 78 were all male, 3 were female and 6 were mixed groups - that was an 89.6% all male line up.* "As far as Scotland is concerned - this is not okay" says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a one day music festival packed full of live music from female singer/songwriters, women musicians and female fronted bands all playing from 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 stages of live music across many genres, all expertly woven into a line-up to keep you entertained from start to finish.
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T in the Park Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July
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