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Connections. www.bbcalba.co.uk Cuirm @ Celtic: 9.55pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring DONALD SHAW, PHIL CUNNINGHAM and HEIDI TALBOT. www.bbcalba.co.uk Hebridean Celtic Festival: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from PADDY CALLAGHAN and BATTLEFIELD BAND on the Islands Stage at HebCelt 2013. www.bbcalba.co.uk 30 MAY Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Music from the Celtic Connections festival with RACHEL SERMANNI and the GLACKIN BROTHERS. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Tiree Music Festival: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. A short Tiree Music Festival: 11.15pm on BBC ALBA. A short clip of MANRAN's set from Tiree Music Festival 2015. clip of MANRAN's set from Tiree Music Festival 2015. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm 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 JOHN WEAN, PAUL McGRANAGHAN, HOLY MOUNTAIN and NITEWORKS. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Horo Gheallaidh: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music from the Celtic Connections festival with KAREN MATHIESON, KEPA JUNKERA and DAIMH. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring JOHN WEAN, PAUL McGRANAGHAN, HOLY MOUNTAIN and NITEWORKS. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Hebridean Celtic Festival: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. Performances from PADDY CALLAGHAN and BATTLEFIELD BAND on the Islands Stage at HebCelt 2013. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Comhdhail Colm Chille: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Top exponents of Scottish Gaelic and Irish song and music 29 MAY in session, with Liam O'Maonlai. www.bbcalba.co.uk THE MIRROR TRAP (TMT): At The Garage, London. Two years ago Dundee based band The Mirror Trap 27 MAY (TMT) were Scotland’s best kept secret. The 5-piece rock band met at music college and started writing Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Off-beat and releasing music almost immediately, leading to music quiz show hosted by sharp dresser and resident considerable attention north of the border and much wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. talked about appearances at T In The Park and www.bbcalba.co.uk beyond. www.facebook.com/themirrortrap Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring JOHN WEAN, PAUL McGRANAGHAN, HOLY MOUNTAIN and 3 JUNE NITEWORKS. www.bbcalba.co.uk ISLE: At Koko, London, 10pm. Scottish Borders band
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Cuirm @ Celtic: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring DONALD SHAW, PHIL CUNNINGHAM and HEIDI TALBOT. www.bbcalba.co.uk 29 MAY Cuirm @ Celtic: 6.20pm on BBC ALBA. Celtic rock band MOVING HEARTS play Titanic at Celtic
ISLE play #ClubNME at Koko, 1A Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 7JE https://twitter.com/thisisisle 4 JUNE 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
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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/ 12 JULY
DAVE ARCARI: At The Blues Kitchen, Camden, London. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash DEAN OWENS: At Cabbage Patch, Twickenham. country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio Delta blues and have been showcased via eight 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as US tours in 2015 – including official showcases much from his Scottish roots, especially his at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the foundations laid over successful US tours in Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is emotional honesty in his songs shines through scheduled for release over an EP and an album as he sings about people and places, love and in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical my skin was inside out too listening and it was Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real soulful voice. down deep player and a soul man…” www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic www.davearcari.com 17 JUNE
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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, programmer and producer, he is now also an Award-winning novelist, 2016 sees MacIntyre release his seventh MHS album to date: ‘Dear
ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS: At Green Note, Camden. Adam with his band The Embers he combines the songwriting influences of artists such as John Martyn, Bon Iver, James Taylor and Townes Van Zandt with the rhythm and blues, country and folk music textures of The Band, Neil Young and Ryan Adams and The Cardinals to play his own unique brand of Americana, with a hint of Scotland.
www.adamholmesandtheembers.com 9 SEPTEMBER SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Kings Place, London. Songs of separation is an outstanding collaboration between ten of Scotland and England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg, 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 24 MAY ROSIE NIMMO: At Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Leith. Rosie has been singing jazz and blues for several years, including annual performances in the Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues
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25 MAY ANIMA MUNDI: At Voodoo Rooms, 19A W Register St. Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Doors: 7pm. Tickets: £16.50 (adv). Box Office: 0131 556 7060. The Cuban prog five-piece Anima Mundi, being a unique band in its homeland, it is impossible to understand the evolution of the band without having an understanding of the Cuban situation. It is a known fact that the phenomenon of migration is suffered by nearly every family on the Island. Nine musicians from Anima Mundi have left and live in other countries, leaving holes in the line-up which are difficult to fill with talented performers. Also acquiring instruments and equipment isn’t straight forwards, with the lack of freedom of information. The indifference of the Cuban media to rock music, which has foreign influences, is thought of as having a lack of national identity. This is the first time that the Mundi’s have played in the UK, but they have played some hugely successful gigs and festivals in Europe, and thought it was about time that here in the UK we had a taste of their style of Progressive Rock. www.animamundimusic.com
Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over the course of 10 years they released 6 studio albums before splitting amicably in 2006. Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a solo artist and has released five solo albums, with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on the 27th May 2016. www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton
enduring nature. Oftentimes murder ballads capture the essence and atmosphere of a dark, lawless and violent frontier. Northern Ontario although never romanticized in the same way as the Wild West or the far north during the gold rush era - was once such a place, with a wealth of stories and characters. That missing mythology associated with Northern Ontario is troubling, and thus Murder Murder took it upon THE MIRROR TRAP (TMT): At Mash House, themselves to create their own. This is their Edinburgh. Two years ago Dundee based band debut Ireland & UK Tour in support of their The Mirror Trap (TMT) were Scotland’s best kept latest album From The Stillhouse. secret. The 5-piece rock band met at music www.murdermurder.net college and started writing and releasing music almost immediately, leading to considerable 31 MAY attention north of the border and much talked about appearances at T In The Park and beyond. LITTLE LOVE & THE FRIENDLY VIBES www.facebook.com/themirrortrap (single launch) with UNIVERSAL THEE and 26 MAY THE MINK STOLES: At Sneaky Pete's, 73 THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At The Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JW. 7-10pm. HUGH KELLY: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s premier Launching their single Banter Enhancer (remixed 7.30pm. Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer concert orchestra invites you to Journey Into by Rich Farnsworth). Support comes from their songwriter Hugh Kelly has recently released his Melody for a tuneful evening of ‘easy-listening’. good friends Universal Thee and The Mink debut EP which is getting numerous plays on We begin our summer Journey Into Melody in Stoles. So come down to Sneaky Pete's and get radio stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist lively fashion with Eric Coates’ Television March. yourself some banter and some enhancer and of the Week’ in the Scotland on Sunday & Following on is a belated tribute to the enjoy the party. Scotsman and was interviewed live on BBC legendary Frank Sinatra. Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes www.facebook.com/littlelove.official Radio Scotland’s Janice Forsyth Show with one is an orchestral medley of some of Sinatra’s of his tracks making her ‘Single of the Week’. best-loved songs. 4 JUNE Hugh’s also one of Jim Gellatly's top picks for http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com April 2016. Hugh’s out on tour now across the Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. summer at venues and festivals showcasing MEDITERRANEO featuring THE BADWILLS: MURDER MURDER: At Stramash, Edinburgh. tracks from the EP and playing a track or two At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of Murder Murder is a six-piece “Bloodgrass" from his album due out at the end of the year. band (Bluegrass + Outlaw Country + exclusively gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall www.hughkellymusic.com Murder Ballads), hailing from the frozen forests Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk of the Ontario Northland. Their tales of death 28 MAY are filled with life by the kick of the suitcase, the 5 JUNE saw of the fiddle, and the roll of the banjo.As MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Electric Circus, devoted fans of bluegrass, traditional music, and Edinburgh. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and folk music, they were drawn to the murky Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. songwriter best known for his work with the ethical themes of the murder ballad form and its TITUS ANDRONICUS: At Summerhall,
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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk 8 JUNE 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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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 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.
Mellow Promotions presents ….. THE GLASS CHILD + support from SOPHIE BURT + ALEX MAXWELL: At Sketchy Beats Cafe, Leith. Doors at 7PM (Free entry). www.mellowpromotions.com 19 JUNE BADSTONE: At The Grange, Fauldhouse. Free. 9pm. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 21 JUNE HANNAH ALDRIDGE with LILLY HIATT: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh on her ‘Summer Europe Tour’. Tickets – Early Birrd £8, Adv £10, on door £12 @ www.brownpapertickets.com www.facebook.com/HannahAldridgeOfficial 24 JUNE Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. PAWS: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. A series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. www.Summerhall.co.uk HUGH KELLY: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. 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 25 JUNE Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. RHYTHM MACHINE: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A series of gig nights based
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Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. OPTIMO ESPACIO: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 15 AUGUST 8-Late. A series of gig nights based out of THE HOT SEATS: At House Concert, Edinburgh. 1 JULY Edinburgh's Summerhall Arts Venue. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at www.Summerhall.co.uk big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Mellow Promotions presents ….. THE Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell RECKLESS YOUTH + support from 4 AUGUST and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted SILVERBYSKYLINE + CLOCKWIRE: At Opium, Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Edinburgh. Doors at 8pm. EVERYWHERE: At Bannermans, Edinburgh. Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” www.mellowpromotions.com Everywhere started out internationally in 2013 by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back playing the NME awards alongside Django and they’re raring to go! 14 JULY Django and later went on to support Kaiser www.facebook.com/thehotseats Chiefs and headline Notting Hill Arts Club in Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. www.brookfield-knights.com London. We have had radio play at BBC 2, BBC RANGA: At Summerhall, Edinburgh. 8-Late. A 6, 1Xtra and features in MusicWeek, Indie series of gig nights based out of Edinburgh's 22 AUGUST Shuffle and Clash. Summerhall Arts Venue. Experience the blaze of www.everywheretheband.com DEAN OWENS with JASON ISBELL: At The Rangda's ferocity at one of their upcoming live Liquid Room, Edinburgh. "One of Scotland's dates this summer... Sir Richard Bishop, Ben 6 AUGUST best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music Chasny and Chris Corsano - theirs is the natural has been described as Celtic Americana with a order; deeply abraded but armed with fury, CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Foodies Festival, rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his serpentine wisdom and the ability to seamlessly Edinburgh. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith meld tightly structured riffage with the sound of Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as the free. Unleashed on February 19th, The Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Heretic’s Bargain is a supercharged full length, Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people rife with dynamic and aggressive movements; Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s the sum total of three distinct musical minds at electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A work together. as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper www.Summerhall.co.uk Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 21 JULY www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At House Concert, Edinburgh. 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- deltablues-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
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THE HOT SEATS: At Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick. 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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The ‘Gig at the Grandstand’: The ‘Gig at the Grandstand’ will take place at Musselburgh Racecourse as part of Musselburgh Riding of the Marches 2016, a festival that is held on every 21 years. The headliner is still tbc and so far the line-up includes: Altered Sky, Lucy Stannage (Winner of ROM16 Battle of the Bands), DJ Murray Sim, Iain Stirling (host and comedian) www.rom2016.co.uk
DECLAN WELSH: At Party In The Palace Festival, Linlithgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer songwriter and poet telling stories and writing about what it is to be young in the modern world. His songs range from an ode to having a sub par night out to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst and everything in between; the only common thread being catchy tunes and relatable, witty observations on everyday life. https://twitter.com/DeclanWelsh
Three’s A Crowd Productions presents CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture personalities from yesterday and today. Audiences can expect an exciting selection of pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of the great divas themselves. www.christinabianco.com
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Send us all your gig dates for Glasgow and West Coast area Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 24 MAY Southside Fringe presents ….. Open Mic with Southside Sessions: At The Butterfly And The Pig, 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Perform solo, join in with a jam session or simply kick back and enjoy the music! All performers and music lovers welcome. www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. Traditional Irish Music Session: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Enjoy the sounds of Ireland at our weekly Trad session. Expect fiddles, pipes, guitars, accordion, Irish dancing and spoken word. Bring your instruments and show off your skills! www.southsidefringe.org.uk 25 MAY Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside Songwriters Club: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. An eclectic showcase of local singer songwriters including; Matthew Malone, Diane Jardine, Iceblinks, Crawford Smith, Linda Howitt, Holly Robinson and more. Hosted by the Southside Sessions.
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The music is subtly influenced by the likes of George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings 26 MAY and Merle Haggard – and The Telegraph has listed the album in its top 25 country albums of Southside Fringe presents ….. SCATTY 2015. He’s got lots of style and great songs so FOX: At Heraghtys Bar, 708 Pollokshaws Road, we’re looking forward to welcoming Daniel to Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Scatty Fox is a Glasgow Glasgow. Kacy Anderson on vocals, violin, and based jazz duo, featuring Outi Smith on vocals Clayton Linthicum on guitar, melodeon, and and Rachel Taylor on Piano. Traditional jazz vocals. The duo interprets and composes music standards, bossa nova and beyond. inspired by forms of traditional music from www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southern Appalachia and the British Isles. Educated by their Grandfather/Great-Uncle Southside Fringe presents ….. LLOYD respectively, Kacy & Clayton possess an CIGANO: At Mullberry Street, 778 Pollokshaws admiration for music and stories of days past. Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Gypsy Jazz & Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ Swing at it’s best from this excellent young solo www.fallenangelsclub.com performer! Lloyd is Pollokshields based, a regular at Mullberry Street and one to watch for Southside Fringe presents ….. THE HOOK 2016. AND SLINGERS: At The Butterfly And The Pig, www.southsidefringe.org.uk 1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. The Hook & Slingers are a Glasgow-based old Southside Fringe presents ….. Southside school R&B band that think they're from New Sessions Showcase: At Sweeney's On The Orleans. They're not, but don't tell them! Old Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. school R&B, soul & funk at it's best! Free. Live music showcase hosted by the www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Sessions with performances from The Subsidy Junkies, David Starr & Ben Harris, Nick MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At The Art School, Bruce, John Irvine & Mark Copeland Glasgow. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and www.southsidefringe.org.uk songwriter best known for his work with the Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At the course of 10 years they released 6 studio The Cottier Theatre, Glasgow, 7.30pm. Together albums before splitting amicably in 2006. ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM have Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a established themselves as the epitome of solo artist and has released five solo albums, excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on Russell has described them as "probably the the 27th May 2016. best traditional musicians you are ever likely to www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton hear”. With their musical magic and quick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one Southside Fringe presents ….. OLD moment and have you falling off the seat with BOHEMIA: At Allison Arms, 720 Pollokshaws laughter the next. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Synesthesia many milestones. This will be their 30th year of inspired, female fronted, Scottish based duo, Old working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) Bohemia. Old Bohemias blend of hard hitting in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a soul, fiery blues and heart felt folk have drawn professional musician. comparisons to Alabama Shakes, Black keys, www.philandaly.com Bon Iver and even Janice Joplin. www.southsidefringe.org.uk 27 MAY Southside Fringe presents ….. FOLK IT & The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANIEL friends: At The Stags Head, 69 Nithsdale Road, ROMANO + KACY & CLAYTON: At Classic Glasgow. 8.30pm. £5/£7. : “Folk It” bring a Grand, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £13.00. He’s gaining a blend of traditional folk tunes, rich vocal lot of positive attention and critical approval so harmonies and contemporary cajon beats to the Daniel Romano will be worth catching when he Southside Fringe. Joining them will be indie-folk plays The Classic Grand in Glasgow in May. The duo “Mowgli’s Palace” and the jazz inspired neoJuno-nominated Canadian’s current release, If soul songwriter Mari Green. I’ve Only One Time Askin’ perfectly highlights www.southsidefringe.org.uk his impressive rich baritone country voice that brings real deal feeling to his own compositions. Southside Fringe presents ….. ACOUSTIC
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crowds together since early 2015. They’re firm favourites here at McMillans! www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. CAHOOTS: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 4pm. Free. Hits from the 50's, 60's and 70’s, Folk, Blues, Country and more with this well known Glasgow combo. Come along, sing, dance and reminisce with us every Saturday afternoon. www.southsidefringe.org.uk
Southside Fringe presents ….. THE COWPAT KICKERS: At Sweeney's On The Park, 962 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. Bluegrass, Country and Roots with this well known Glasgow band. Thigh slapping, Southside Fringe presents ….. HOWLIN' toe tapping and drinking songs from days of RADIO: At The Waverley Tearooms, 18 old. Join in with our Country hoe-down finale Moss-side Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Free. hits to this years Southside Fringe Festival! from the 50's 60's and 70's from this well www.southsidefringe.org.uk known Southside band www.southsidefringe.org.uk 29 MAY 28 MAY
MURDER MURDER: At McChuills, Glasgow. Murder Murder is a six-piece “Bloodgrass" Southside Fringe presents ….. HOWLIN' band (Bluegrass + Outlaw Country + RADIO: At The Butterfly And The Pig, 1039 exclusively Murder Ballads), hailing from the Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 9.30pm. Free. frozen forests of the Ontario Northland. Their Well known Southside party band playing hits tales of death are filled with life by the kick of from when the radio was king. Buddy Holly, the suitcase, the saw of the fiddle, and the Elvis, Rolling Stones, Hendrix, CCR, The roll of the banjo.As devoted fans of Kinks, T-Rex and many more. bluegrass, traditional music, and folk music, www.southsidefringe.org.uk they were drawn to the murky ethical themes of the murder ballad form and its enduring Southside Fringe presents ….. THE TEN nature. Oftentimes murder ballads capture GALLON BRATZ: At The Bank, 443 the essence and atmosphere of a dark, Clarkston Road, Glasgow. 9pm. Free. lawless and violent frontier. Northern Uplifting and catchy Americana sounds from Ontario - although never romanticized in the this hard working band from Greenock. With same way as the Wild West or the far north 2 great albums under their belts and plenty during the gold rush era - was once such a of experience, the Bratz are always a hit place, with a wealth of stories and during the Southside Fringe Festival. characters. That missing mythology www.southsidefringe.org.uk associated with Northern Ontario is troubling, and thus Murder Murder took it upon Southside Fringe presents ….. themselves to create their own. This is their SPINNING WHEEL: At Clockwork Beer debut Ireland & UK Tour in support of their Company, 1153 Cathcart Road, Glasgow. latest album From The Stillhouse. 9pm. Free. Paying tribute to sixties soul www.murdermurder.net sounds. From well-known Motown classics to cult Northern numbers, Spinning Wheel are BADSTONE: At The Old Swan Paisley. 8pm. sure to keep you dancing all night. Free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Old-Swan/242539425764399 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 happy days www.southsidefringe.org.uk Southside Fringe presents ….. ENRICO & DANIELLA: At McMillans Southside, 862 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. 8.30pm. Free. Live Jazz, Blues and Soul from this excellent Italian/German duo. Now based in Glasgow Enrico and Daniella have been wowing
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,
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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 11 JUNE boisterous on-stage antics are solidly The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra underpinned by playing that is as close to the directed by Tommy Smith presents ….. The source as it can be. Music Of Steps Ahead featuring MIKE www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers MAINIERI: At Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, www.brookfield-knights.com Glasgow 0141 332 5057 (pre-concert talk at 6.45 pm) 7.30pm. The Scottish National Jazz 17 JUNE Orchestra (SNJO) leaps back to the future with The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. JOHN visionary jazz pioneer and vibraphone master Mike Mainieri to play The Music of Steps Ahead. TAYLOR plus guests: At St Lukes Glasgow. Doors 7pm, 8pm start. Tickets £10. We are Music fans who are fascinated by the intersecting paths of rock, blues, funk, jazz and delighted to be helping our old friend John world music are invited on a unique journey into Taylor launch his new album in June of this year. John’s music has been played on hit USA TV the creative mind of a quiet, modest and shows such as Revenge, Californication and important musical iconoclast. Necessary Roughness. After John’s biggest www.snjo.co.uk exposure on American TV his song “Pull you through” entered the itunes singer songwriter at DAVE ARCARI: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. no 1 in Sweden, no 4 in Canada and no 12 in SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt. the USA. John’s combined youtube videos have blues sounds owe as much to trash country, more than three quarters of a million hits. John’s punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta last Glasgow date was played to a packed crowd blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two at Oran Mor Through The Fallen Angels Club John has opened for many well established US tours in 2015 – including official showcases touring Americana acts such as Tift Merrit, at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the Stacey Earl, Kim Ritchie and Madison Violet. foundations laid over successful US tours in Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is www.fallenangelsclub.com scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he 23 JUNE got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY with support all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real from The Isle of Mull’s HANNAH FISHER & down deep player and a soul man…” SORREN MACLEAN: At King Tuts, Glasgow. www.davearcari.com Colin MacIntyre – who releases under the pseudonym ‘Mull Historical Society’ – is one of 12 JUNE the UK’s most respected songwriters & The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. THE performers. A multi-instrumentalist, CALIFORNIA FEET WARMERS: At CCA, programmer and producer, he is now also an Glasgow. £15. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland Award-winning novelist, 2016 sees MacIntyre blues and early swing, The California release his seventh MHS album to date: ‘Dear Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth Satellite’. So far he has achieved two Top 20 of character that sets them apart from others albums and four Top 40 singles. “Colin who have followed that throwback path to New MacIntyre’s ability to wrap textural complexity Orleans , Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage and shard-filled lyrics in pop coatings endures. antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is Pop needs more of this.” The Sunday Times as close to the source as it can be. Based in Los http://mullhistoricalsociety.com/ Angeles, the band dusts down and re-works old classics, re-visiting material from The Blue Ridge 30 JUNE Playboys, Scott Joplin, The Memphis Jugband and Emile Grimshaw’s Rag Pickers. In January, Mellow Promotions presents ….. THE 2015, they played to 1000 revellers when they RECKLESS YOUTH + support from THE sold out Glasgow ’s Old Fruitmarket during Celtic DOUBLE STANDARDS + SILVERBYSKYLINE: Connections. Those who were lucky enough to At Audio, Glasgow. Doors at 7pm. get a ticket later reported it had been the www.mellowpromotions.com biggest party the city had enjoyed since the 1990 City of Culture celebrations! Tom Jones is 16 JULY their latest fan, having caught them in action at Herp Albert’s legendary Beverly Hills club, The DECLAN WELSH: At St Luke’s all dayer at St Vibrato. He urged them to seek out a date at Luke’s, Glasgow. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old London’s Ronnie Scott’s Club and told them: singer songwriter and poet telling stories and “Just say Tom Jones sent you!” Tickets @ http:// writing about what it is to be young in the tickets-scotland.com/ modern world. His songs range from an ode to www.fallenangelsclub.com having a sub par night out to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst and everything THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At The in between; the only common thread being CCA, Glasgow. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland catchy tunes and relatable, witty observations blues and early swing, The California on everyday life. 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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside SYMPHONY: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music “filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir www.brookfield-knights.com 25 JULY TIM DALLING, IAN CARR, NEIL HARLAND, RHONA DALLING: At The Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. The buzz created when Tim brought this show to Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival in January, set need-someof-this wheels in motion as other promoters and venues sought opportunities to grab a slice of the action. Due to the commitments each of these fine individuals has with other projects stretching well into this year, it will be later in 2016 – and well into 2017 too, before we will be in a position to plan a lengthier tour. www.brookfield-knights.com 2 AUGUST DEAN OWENS: At The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic 5 AUGUST EVERYWHERE: At The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow. Everywhere started out internationally in 2013 playing the NME awards alongside Django Django and later went on to support Kaiser Chiefs and headline Notting Hill Arts Club in London. We have had radio play at BBC 2, BBC 6, 1Xtra and features in MusicWeek, Indie Shuffle and Clash. www.everywheretheband.com 16 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com 2 SEPTEMBER BARENAKED LADIES: At ABC, Glasgow. Barenaked Ladies bringing their renowned, boisterous live shows to audiences all around the UK. Barenaked Ladies are also back with the release of a brand new live album on 20 May called BNL Rocks Red Rocks, it was recorded 10 June last year at famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado during the band’s Last Summer on Earth Tour 2015. Tickets @ www.BarenakedLadies.com
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for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANNY take place at various venues across the city from & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD plus the 5-9 October. special guest DEAN OWENS: At Stereo www.glasgowamericana.com Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13 Triple UK Americana Awards Winners, Danny and 7 OCTOBER the Champions of the World, are bringing their breathless brand of folk, rock and soul to Stereo SKINNY LISTER: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. in Glasgow on September 8. This infectiously One of the best live bands in the country is back joyous band bring crowds to their feet from the with their biggest UK headline tour to date start of their gigs. Great songs, musicianship and taking place in October 2016. Skinny Lister, who a brilliant rapport with audiences are the have been non-stop performing across Europe hallmarks of this band with a collection of feel and the United States, return with flagon in good songs that also embrace country and hand, party spirit in their bellies and only one Americana. This year, they won the UK album of thing on their mind: fun. the year award with What Kind of Love, the UK www.facebook.com/skinnylister Artist of the Year title and UK Song of the Year, Clear Water at the UK Americana awards. They 9 OCTOBER are clearly one of the best and most thrilling bands around at the moment so this is going to THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from be a memorable gig. Special guest on the night 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. is Deans Owens whose most recent album Into Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are The Fire has won the Scot many new admirers. one of the hottest bands on the US roots music Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ circuit. Since first taking America by storm in www.fallenangelsclub.com 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, following triumphant appearances at big festivals 10 SEPTEMBER around the world such as Celtic Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. Three’s A Crowd Productions presents Glasgow Americana will take place at various CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Mitchell Theatre, venues across the city from the 5-9 October. Glasgow. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. www.glasgowamericana.com ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her 30 NOVEMBER soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13. They were flown in from their base personalities from yesterday and today. in Canada for a sold-out headline show at Audiences can expect an exciting selection of Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in Connections Festival this year after winning Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of major TV exposure when tracks from the the great divas themselves. sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen www.christinabianco.com as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The 17 SEPTEMBER new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK launch in January and once again confirmed The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. them as a creative tour de force. “Simply CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The CCA Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets superb – an album that’ll be making more than a few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said £13. ahalen Morrison and Eli West are firmly AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it established as one of the most important roots “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine music duos to have emerged on the Americana as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine circuit in recent years. They count many wellcalled it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner recognised names among their supporters has that rare quality – a well-grounded human including Chris Wood who included them in his Six Best Folk Acts list in an article for The Times. spirit. In another life he might have been a Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon Their last album (their third) was produced by Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) Tim O’Brien who also nailed his colours to the by his side, percussive elements and layered mast, declared himself a fan and said that the guitar techniques have added rich texture. pair “make music the world needs!” When they originally released their debut album in Europe , Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the it met with instantaneous reaction, Bob Harris same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. inviting them to record a studio session for his com/ BBC Radio 2 show. They created a huge impact www.fallenangelsclub.com during their first ever UK tour and debut Celtic Connections Festival, and were subsequently invited back to Glasgow for their own headline show at the city’s Mitchell Theatre . 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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: fife + central + perthshire + tayside 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 25 MAY
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 ZOE FAULKNER: At Duke’s Corner, Dundee. “Perth-based Zoe Faulkner's new EP is the sound Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is of a remarkable talent finding her feet. The five getting numerous plays on radio stations throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ tracks that comprise 'Voices' have seen Zoe in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was compared to a young Stevie Nicks. The singer/ interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice songwriter, originally from Aberdeen but now Forsyth Show with one of his tracks making her studying at Perth College, also counts Eva ‘Single of the Week’. Hugh’s also one of Jim Cassidy, Kate Bush and Carole King as musical Gellatly's top picks for April 2016. Hugh’s out on influences” - Perthshire Advertiser. tour now across the summer at venues and www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic festivals showcasing tracks from the EP and playing a track or two from his album due out at 26 MAY the end of the year. MALCOLM MIDDLETON: At Beat Generator www.hughkellymusic.com Live, Dundee. Malcolm Middleton is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At St Peter’s Scottish alternative rock band Arab Strap. Over Free Church, Dundee, 7.30pm. Great hymns the course of 10 years they released 6 studio speak timeless truths with profound passion. albums before splitting amicably in 2006. One aim of this album which the band are Malcolm has continued to write and perform as a touring was to introduce some new songs that solo artist and has released five solo albums, churches in Scotland might find useful in their with his sixth Summer Of '13 to be released on own unique worship services. Scottish traditional the 27th May 2016. music and folk melodies have an adaptable www.facebook.com/malcolmmiddleton quality that renders the best of them timeless. http://newscottishhymns.com/events/ Crail Folk Club presents ..... TANNAHILL WEAVERS: At Community Hall in Crail, Fife. 9 JUNE Advance tickets are on sale at £10 on 01333 Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS 450572. The Tannahills have turned their NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk acoustic excitement loose on audiences to Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit electrifying effect. They have that unique all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, combination of traditional melodies, driving beginners and those that just want to come rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During make their performances unforgettable – but Singers' nights they feature local singers and you already knew that. Sure to be a sell out. musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Advance tickets are on sale NOW. See weblink make music then just come along and tap your below. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature 10 JUNE local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Birnam you don’t want to make music then just come Arts Centre. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland blues along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are and early swing, The California Feetwarmers are sold at the door. renowned for an earthy depth of character that www.tannahillweavers.com sets them apart from others who have followed www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub that throwback path to New Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage antics are solidly 27 MAY underpinned by playing that is as close to the source as it can be. Knock Castle Jazz Nights with IAN MILLER www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers AND DOMINIC SPENCER: At Knock Castle www.brookfield-knights.com Hotel, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4AN. 8pm, £10 on 01764 650088. Knock Castle Hotel 11 JUNE in Crieff is launching a new musical night that starts this month. Saxophone and piano jazz duo, Ian Miller and Dominic Spencer will perform NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Perth North Church, Perth, 7.30pm. Great hymns speak an evening of live melodic jazz in the hotel’s timeless truths with profound passion. One aim relaxing atmosphere. The monthly concerts will of this album which the band are touring was to consist of a new repertoire of jazz standards
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 OUT of ABINGDON: At The Weem Inn, Aberfeldy. 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 DECLAN WELSH: At Solas Festival, Perth. Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer songwriter and poet telling stories and writing about what it is to be young in the modern world. His songs range from an ode to having a sub par night out to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst and everything in between; the only common thread being catchy tunes and relatable, witty observations on everyday life. https://twitter.com/DeclanWelsh 18 JUNE CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Killin Music Festival. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won
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DAVE ARCARI: At Clarks, Dundee. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and OUT of ABINGDON: At The Weem Inn, have been showcased via eight internationallyAberfeldy. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in sizzling hot acoustic groove duo OUT of 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in ABINGDON are following the sun into the Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over Northern hemisphere for a series of dates throughout the UK, Europe & Malaysia. Warwick successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP Hargreaves (Guitar/Vocals) and Tina Fullerton (Double Bass/Vocals) have enchanted audiences and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out as far as Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh and London and pretty soon my skin was inside out too and quietly built a loyal local following over 7 listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for years, with 3 CD releases and hundreds of gigs you – he a real down deep player and a soul and festival performances on the East Coast of man…” Australia to their credit. www.davearcari.com www.outofabingdon.com.au 19 JUNE
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OUT of ABINGDON: At The Burntisland Sands, Fife. 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
Crail Folk Club presents ..... BARBARA DYMOCK & CHRIS MARRA: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Barbara Dymock & Chris Marra A singer from Fife who is a welcome addition to our programme. Known for her collaborations not least with Christine Kydd in Sinsheen. On this occasion Barbara is joined by Chris Marra, the Dundonian brother of Michael and member of the Hazey Janes. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.barbaradymock.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
23 JUNE Crail Folk Club presents ..... JEZ LOWE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. A double nomination at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer and best new song – was a timely reminder of Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic music scene. Not only is he one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Unthanks and The Young Uns. Consistently one of the club’s most popular visitors. 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.jezlowe.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
16 JULY CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Pandora Fest, Duncarron Medieval Village. Caroline’s latest EP 'Electric Waterfalls' is due for release on 25.3.2016. Produced by Jud Mahoney (Justin Timberlake, Babyface), this is a departure in musical style for Caroline, which is influenced by her love of 80s electro pop. Caroline has opened for artists such as Charlotte Church, Kim Churchill, Paper Aeroplanes, Dean Owens, Eleanor McEvoy, Tom Baxter, Jon Gomm, Sam Brookes and Horse. www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic
Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 13 AUGUST THE HOT SEATS: At Dundee (venue tbc). The Hot Seats have blown the crowds away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at The Famous Spiegletent and were described as “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back and they’re raring to go! www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com 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 31 JULY all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, DEAN OWENS: At Southern Fried, Perth. "One beginners and those that just want to come of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Singers' nights they feature local singers and Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to 30 JUNE much from his Scottish roots, especially his make music then just come along and tap your home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. Crail Folk Club presents ..... Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The www.mysweetpatootie.com FORGAITHERIN’: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. emotional honesty in his songs shines through as www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub £7. Having formed the group in 2013 to perform he sings about people and places, love and a single charity concert at their home club 8 SEPTEMBER in Glenfarg, Lesley, Hugh, John and Hamish have regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with gone on to entertain around Scotland, including the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK gigs at both the Fringe and the Carrying Stream Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The soulful voice. festivals in Edinburgh during 2015. They remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic combine their strong vocals with multi(check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter instrumentation and perform a wide-ranging mix shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully 11 AUGUST of both traditional and contemporary material. harmonised voices, humour and short stories to Their second album is set for release in early Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and 2016. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all seasoned musicians, beginners and those that all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, just want to come along and listen in a friendly beginners and those that just want to come atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature beginners and those that just want to come local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: fife + central + perthshire + tayside 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
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Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David from last year after he 11 SEPTEMBER had to cancel due to illness. Another in our increasingly long line of guests from Canada Three’s A Crowd Productions presents (well sort of – originally from Ayrshire). A singer CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Gardyne Theatre, and storyteller with wry humour and astute Dundee. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. observations alongside an openhearted singing style. Regulars will be familiar with his song ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the promoting her third solo album on a short show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating Scottish tour. Guitarist and piano player Kim is the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture also a member of the celebrated band Cara. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to personalities from yesterday and today. suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned Audiences can expect an exciting selection of musicians, beginners and those that just want to pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of During Singers' nights they feature local singers the great divas themselves. and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t www.christinabianco.com want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the 17 SEPTEMBER door. Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: www.davidfrancey.com Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from www.kimedgar.com Herschel 36 at Dundee Contemporary Arts. Film www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season 13 OCTOBER of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a specially-commissioned score Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk performed live by some of Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues across the country. Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, http://www.dca.org.uk
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 27 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion 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 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.mairearadandanna.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 10 NOVEMBER 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
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Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At Stewart’s Hall, Huntly, 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
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featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating 3 JUNE the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture personalities from yesterday and today. JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At Audiences can expect an exciting selection of Stonehaven Folk Club, Community Centre, Bath 23 JUNE pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DH. BBC Radio 2 Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of Folk Award winners ‘best duo 2015’ Josienne JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At the great divas themselves. Clarke and Ben Walker who have just signed to Montrose Folk Club, Links Hotel, Montrose, DD10 www.christinabianco.com Rough Trade Records are on tour. The elegance 8RL. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo and sophistication of their music comes entirely 2015’ Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have 18 SEPTEMBER from their own discipline, rigour and craft. The just signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. misery, mirth and sheer beauty of their The elegance and sophistication of their music CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The performances has taken them to such auspicious comes entirely from their own discipline, rigour stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, Bristol’s and craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. 8pm. Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the most Colston Hall and London’s Purcell Rooms, a far their performances has taken them to such innovative and subtle roots musicians today. cry from the pub backrooms where they began. auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, Their music draws from old folk sources, but it www.stonehavenfolkclub.co.uk Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell http://josienneandben.com Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: they began. simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly 4 JUNE www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk formed from raw natural elements. Eli West http://josienneandben.com brings jagged, angular arrangements based in THE BLOODY MARYS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors PAWS with support from WENDELL BORTON bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a 8pm. The Bloody Marys are back in town and in and THE SPOOK SCHOOL: At The Lemon Tree 21st century lens. www.almostbluepromotions.com mood to be ignored. Aberdeen’s first, favourite Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors and funniest tribute band with their show, 8pm. Go big or go home with music from PAWS, Monster of Frock. Tickets £16.50 on 01224 the musical brilliance of Phillip, Josh and Ryan. 641122 or Tickets £7.70 on 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 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
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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/
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
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
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Aly & Phil “Le Grand Anniversaire” Tour: At Universal Hall, Findhorn, 7.30pm. Together ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM have established themselves as the epitome of 16 JULY excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike Russell has described them as "probably the HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING best traditional musicians you are ever likely to SYMPHONY: At Tin Hut, Gartly. One of the hear”. With their musical magic and quick-witted hardest-working bands on the US roots music humour they will pull your emotional strings one circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge moment and have you falling off the seat with Stateside following playing what has been laughter the next. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark described as music “filtered through a countrymany milestones. This will be their 30th year of tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly- delta-bluesworking together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) ragtime word machine”. Working out of Boise, in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a Idaho, they have won a lot of fans in the UK professional musician. after six successful tours on this side of the www.philandaly.com Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir 27 MAY www.brookfield-knights.com FATHERSON: At Y-Not Bar & Grill, Thurso. 5 AUGUST Fatherson’s “The Road to T in the Park” Highlands and Islands tour, ahead of the band’s DEAN OWENS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. fourth T in the Park appearance preceded by a "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio selection of dates across Skye, Thurso, Orkney 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic and Aberdeen, as they take their well-wrought Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as tunes to venues this month. Fatherson have much from his Scottish roots, especially his already secured support from Radio 1, Radio X home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the and Absolute Radio ahead of the release of their Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The second album, Open Book, due to be released emotional honesty in his songs shines through this summer. Tickets @ as he sings about people and places, love and www.gigsinscotland.com regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with www.facebook.com/fathersonband the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly NEW SCOTTISH HYMNS BAND: At Smithton soulful voice. Culloden Church, Inverness, 7.30pm. Great www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic hymns speak timeless truths with profound passion. One aim of this album which the band 9 SEPTEMBER are touring was to introduce some new songs that churches in Scotland might find useful in Three’s A Crowd Productions presents their own unique worship services. Scottish CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Tivoli Theatre, traditional music and folk melodies have an Aberdeen. The long awaited one-woman show
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Aviemore. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic
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Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. BIFFY SINGS JAZZ: At Pierhead Tavern, Since winning the title, Claire has had the DEAN OWENS: At Easdale Village Hall, Easdale opportunity to perform at many high-profile Lamlash, Arran. 2pm. Free admission. Island. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk events including BBC Proms in the Park with the (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and Day where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie 3 JUNE draws as much from his Scottish roots, Cullum and Deacon Blue. CLAIRE HASTINGS: At Arran Folk Festival. especially his home town of Leith (referenced www.clairehastings.com Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US originally from Dumfries. Last year, Claire won heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At Harbour the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young shines through as he sings about people and Arts Centre, Irvine. Masters of ragtime, Dixieland Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since places, love and regrets, drawing favourable blues and early swing, The California winning the title, Claire has had the opportunity comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth to perform at many high-profile events including gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered of character that sets them apart from others BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish with a searingly soulful voice. who have followed that throwback path to New Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Music Day where www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is Deacon Blue. as close to the source as it can be. www.clairehastings.com www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers www.brookfield-knights.com 4 JUNE 17 JULY SUPA & DI KRYPTONITES: At The Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. Free. 9pm. HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk SYMPHONY: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. One of the hardest-working bands on the US Send us all your gig dates 5 JUNE roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built for Dumfriesshire, themselves a huge Stateside following playing South West and Cumbria areas SUPA & DI KRYPTONITES: At The Pierhead what has been described as music “filtered Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. Free. 1pm. through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk Email them to Carol hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot 11 JUNE of fans in the UK after six successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. 26 MAY LEANNE & THE RADIX: At The Pierhead www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. Free. 9pm. www.brookfield-knights.com DALLAHAN: At Colvend Hall, Dumfries & www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk Galloway Arts Festival. On tour promoting their 2nd album'Matter Of Time', these gigs showcase 20 JULY 18 JUNE the sound that they have developed since their HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING debut album's release. Having found their feet SYMPHONY: At The CatStrand, New Galloway. HEATHER MCLEOD: At The Pierhead Tavern, musically when conceiving the first album's One of the hardest-working bands on the US Lamlash, Arran. Free. 1pm. material, they have expanded and developed www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk their ideas, exploring more ambitious and artful roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing musical avenues whilst maintaining the same what has been described as music “filtered 19 JUNE open minded approach to traditional music. through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, www.dallahanmusic.com hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word machine”. AUDIOCLASS: At The Pierhead Tavern, Working out of Boise, Idaho, they have won a lot Lamlash, Arran. Free. 9pm. 5 JUNE of fans in the UK after six successful tours on www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk DAVE ARCARI: At (2pm) – Big Sparra Vinyl (in- this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir 20 JUNE store), Ayr. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave www.brookfield-knights.com Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash WATER AND EARTH: At The Pierhead Tavern, country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war 28 JULY Lamlash, Arran. Free. 1pm. Delta blues and have been showcased via eight www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two DEAN OWENS: At The CatStrand, Casdtle US tours in 2015 – including official showcases Douglas. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris 26 JUNE at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and LITTLE MISS DEBBY & THE G MEN: At The and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled draws as much from his Scottish roots, Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. Free. 9pm. for release over an EP and an album in 2016. especially his home town of Leith (referenced www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs 25 JUNE was inside out too listening and it was all good. shines through as he sings about people and That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep places, love and regrets, drawing favourable JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER: At St player and a soul man…” comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A Pauls Church Hall, Rothesay, Isle of Bute. BBC www.davearcari.com gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered Radio 2 Folk Award winners ‘best duo 2015’ with a searingly soulful voice. Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker who have just 11 JUNE www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic signed to Rough Trade Records are on tour. The elegance and sophistication of their music comes DECLAN WELSH: At Eden Festival, Moffat. entirely from their own discipline, rigour and Declan Welsh is a 22 year old singer songwriter 14 AUGUST craft. The misery, mirth and sheer beauty of and poet telling stories and writing about what it THE HOT SEATS: At Harbour Arts Centre, their performances has taken them to such is to be young in the modern world. His songs auspicious stages as Cambridge Folk Festival, range from an ode to having a sub par night out Irvine. The Hot Seats have blown the crowds Bristol’s Colston Hall and London’s Purcell to a call to arms against the fascists in our midst away at big events such as Celtic Connections, Shetland Folk Festival, HebCeltFest, Gate To Rooms, a far cry from the pub backrooms where and everything in between; the only common Southwell and Edinburgh Fringe, where they won they began. thread being catchy tunes and relatable, witty a coveted Herald Angel after a sell-out run at www.transclydemusic.co.uk observations on everyday life. The Famous Spiegletent and were described as http://josienneandben.com https://twitter.com/DeclanWelsh “sensational” by the publication’s arts editor. They’re back - and they’re raring to go! 27 JUNE 17 JUNE www.facebook.com/thehotseats www.brookfield-knights.com Live music @ The Pierhead: At The Pierhead CLAIRE HASTINGS: At The Catstrand, New Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. Free. 1pm. Galloway. Claire Hastings is a folksinger/ www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk songwriter originally from Dumfries. Last year, 6 AUGUST
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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 Send us all your gig dates for foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled Scottish Borders and for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Northumberland areas 11 JUNE Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin Email them to Carol String Jam Club presents ….. KATHY was inside out too listening and it was all good. carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com STEWART with special guests: At The County That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk TD7 4BZ. String player and a soul man…” 25 MAY Jam Club is proudly hosting the official launch of www.davearcari.com Kathy Stewart’s brand new CD release 'Almost RURA: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles. Home.' With special guests. New York country 15 JULY 7.30pm / £12-£14-£6 (schoolchildren). With songwriter Kathy is a much-loved favourite at their second album, 2015’s Despite the Dark, String Jam Club, and a household name on the HILLFOLK NOIR with 10 STRING accompanied by extensive UK and international Borders music scene. Based here since the SYMPHONY: At Coldingham Village Hall, touring, RURA have well and truly reinforced 1980’s. Kathy’s shows always attract a huge Berwickshire. One of the hardest-working bands their reputation as one of Scotland’s most following, but this will be an extra-special night on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir have powerful folk-based bands. Their exquisitely of beautiful new songs and guest musicians. built themselves a huge Stateside following rugged, yet refined, blend of fiddle, Highland Album launches are always unique and exciting playing what has been described as music pipes, whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice occasions, and we’re delighted for Kathy (and “filtered through a country-tinged, swampyhas proven a resounding hit across the board. ourselves!) that she has chosen String Jam Club swingin’, hillbilly- delta-blues-ragtime word www.rura.co.uk to bring her new songs into the world. Tickets machine”. Working out of Boise, Idaho, they will go on sale soon have won a lot of fans in the UK after six 4 JUNE www.facebook.com/StringJamClub successful tours on this side of the Atlantic. www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir St Boswell’s Live! presents ….. STILLHOUND 15 JUNE www.brookfield-knights.com plus ANGUS GUNN: At St Boswells Village Hall, Jenny Moore's Road, TD6 0AL. Doors open at THE CALIFORNIA FEETWARMERS: At 22 JULY 7.30pm for 8pm. In partnership with the LOST Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Masters of ragtime, OSCILLATION arts collective, St Boswells Live! is Dixieland blues and early swing, The California 10 STRING SYMPHONY: At Eastgate Theatre, delighted to be able to present a band who are Feetwarmers are renowned for an earthy depth Peebles. When 10 String Symphony released on the verge of being spoken in the same of character that sets them apart from others their superb Weight of The World album earlier reverential terms as Belle & Sebastian or Biffy who have followed that throwback path to New this year, it created instantaneous Clyro. Fergus Cook, Laurie Corlett-Donald, Dave Orleans, Circa 1920. Their boisterous on-stage reverberations on both sides of the Atlantic, and Lloyd and Cat Myers are the school friends that antics are solidly underpinned by playing that is was so well received in America that it ended up make up STILLHOUND. The Scottish four piece as close to the source as it can be. at the No 3 position on the hugely-influential released their debut single in May 2015, since www.facebook.com/Ca.feetwarmers Billboard Bluegrass Chart. This will be the duo’s which live shows have been a jewel-like rarity. www.brookfield-knights.com UK debut and it is eagerly anticipated by many. The electro group plays with ceremonial vocal The album picked up a top-rating 5-star review layers backed up by a pop chart-ready beat that 18 JUNE from R2 magazine. has an unmistakable Scottish flavour. They will www.facebook.com/10StringSymphony be supported by stablemate ANGUS GUNN who THE BLOW MONKEYS: At Jedburgh, Riverside www.brookfield-knights.com guested at St Boswells Live! a few years ago. A Rock Festival. Following the success of The Blow songwriter, singer, writer and performer, Angus Monkeys latest album the self released ‘If Not 15-24 JULY has been writing songs for as long as he can Now ,When?’ in 2015 the band are ready to remember. He is entirely self taught as a songspread the love and share the music out there Music at Paxton: At Paxton House, writer and guitarist, and has nurtured a very "live" once again! Since they reformed in 2008 Berwickshire. Music at Paxton, a summer festival special ability to craft powerful songs and bring The Blow Monkeys have been recording and of superb international chamber music, takes them to life. performing again with almost indecent haste. place in Paxton House on the banks of the River https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ This is a chance to catch a legendary band with Tweed in the Scottish Borders. The concerts all four original members performing at the peak offer an intimate, friendly and relaxed 10 JUNE of their powers with a mix of "classic hits" and experience and take place in Paxton House’s brand new songs - all infused with that splendid Picture Gallery. With its large, domed HUGH KELLY: At Bar Loco, Newcastle. 8.30pm enigmatic simian soul. roof-light that lets in the summer sun, and walls Edinburgh Alt.Blues/Soul singer songwriter Hugh www.theblowmonkeys.com hung high with paintings from the National Kelly has recently released his debut EP which is Galleries of Scotland’s collection, it is an idyllic getting numerous plays on radio stations 13 JULY setting for chamber music. Tickets go on sale 25 throughout UK, and he was ‘Artist of the Week’ April from www.hubtickets.co.uk and 0131 473 in the Scotland on Sunday & Scotsman and was DAVE ARCARI: At The Cluny, Newcastle Upon 2000. Tickets £5.00 to £25.00 interviewed live on BBC Radio Scotland’s Janice Tyne. 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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
Riverside Rock
XpoNorth
Jedburgh 18 June
Inverness 8-9 June XpoNorth Festival 2016 has announced their music showcase line up of sixty six varied and exciting music acts that have been selected to perform live in Inverness to audiences lapping up all the creative industry goodness at this year's festival in June. The full line up was carefully selected by a jury of industry professionals and XpoNorth looks forward to welcoming a wealth of musical talent from near and far including partners Live at Heart in Sweden, EXCITE our European festival network and Trinidad & Tobago, as well as a multitude of Scotlandbased talent performing all genres: with the introduction of an electronic stage this year.
Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be announced. As before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the Scottish Borders very own music festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more food outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon! www.riversiderock.co.uk
North Hop Glasgow
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Glasgow 18-19 June
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 Glasgow Jazz Festival 2015. Glasgow www.facebook.com/theedenfestival 22 June - 3 July
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-
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. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk
T in the Park Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. Check out tickets availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets. www.tinthepark.com
Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebrides 13-16 July 2016 Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event. www.hebceltfest.com
Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree 15-17 July
Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping Glasgow Jazz Festival has announced a bumper next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfline-up to celebrate its 30th festival. With some ing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience of the biggest names in Jazz, the very finest of very few festivals in the world could compete Scotland’s homegrown talent, some of the most with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell well-known festival faces and an array of one-off out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ musical collaborations, the 30th festival promticket-prices. ises to be the very best yet! The festival will take place in various venues across the city from www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk Wednesday 22 June. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls, The Old Fruitmarket, St Luke’s and The Hug and Pint will all come alive with the sound of jazz during the festival’s landmark 30th edition. www.jazzfest.co.uk
JULY 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.
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