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Ceol Aig A Chaisteal: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Music and song from Tulloch Castle. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads: 8.25pm on BBC ALBA. DALLAHAN with tunes from the Scots Trad Awards. www.bbcalba.co.uk Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West presents piping news and music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland NITEWORKS: 9pm on BBC ALBA. NITEWORKS and guests live in Glasgow. www.bbcalba.co.uk U2: 10.55pm on BBC ALBA. The story of U2's energy and commitment to social causes. www.bbcalba.co.uk
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Nicola Meighan sits in for Janice and tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays across Scotland. pop and rock from Scotland and the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays songs about talking. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Dundee Perth, Fife Stirling Falkirk
The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Harmonic pop multi-instrumentalist DAN CROLL and Canadian duo MADISON VIOLET play live. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring LEMON PARTY, LAURA ST JUDE, TURTLE, LAW and HAVE MERCY LAS VEGAS. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Natasha Raskin Sharp: 11.05pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Natasha Raskin with an eclectic selection of tunes. Guest is HUNTER and THE BEAR frontman Will Irvine. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Ceol Aig A Chaisteal: 11.35pm on BBC ALBA. Music and song from Tulloch Castle. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Jill Barclay: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Nicola Green sits in for Jill and plays classic floor-fillers and party tracks laced with lively chat and listener interaction. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Gun Sgot?: Midnight on BBC ALBA. Music from the Gun Sgot pub. www.bbcalba.co.uk SUNDAY 14 MAY The Quay Sessions: 3pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Harmonic pop multi-instrumentalist DAN CROLL and Canadian duo MADISON VIOLET play live. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary Innes has a session from COLIN DEWAR and his Scottish dance band. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Jazz Nights at the Quay: 7-9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Seonaid Aitken presents an interview with UK vocalist GEORGIA MANCIO. Jazz Nights at the Quay showcase the best of jazz weekly with also a monthly concert featuring emerging talent from Scotland and around the world. The programme will profile artists performing at the concert along with a selection of jazz across the sub-genres from Ella to Little Dragon. Tickets will be available for the live concerts - visit ‘BBC Shows and Tours’ for more information @ www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Jamie MacDougall is joined by two finalists from the Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, LUNASA and KATHLEEN www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland MacINNES. Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. End www.bbcalba.co.uk the day in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, blues and soul. Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland music quiz show.
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Rapal: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring LEMON PARTY, LAURA ST JUDE, TURTLE, LAW and HAVE MERCY LAS VEGAS. www.bbcalba.co.uk SATURDAY 13 MAY Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary Innes has a session from COLIN DEWAR and his Scottish dance band. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
MONDAY 15 MAY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy shines a spotlight on great contemporary and classic songwriting. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland WEDNESDAY 17 MAY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
www.bbcalba.co.uk THURSDAY 18 MAY The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio chosen by listeners. Scotland. Roddy Hart presents live performances Fonn mo Bheatha: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland from LISA HANNIGAN and MARNIE. Music and chat programme presented by Cathy www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ann MacPhee with guest IAIN MacKAY. Travelling Folk: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. www.bbcalba.co.uk Bruce MacGregor presents the very best in folk Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring SCARLET and roots music from around the world. SHIFT, LEMON PARTY, AMY BAILLIE and TUESDAY 16 MAY www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland THE MOON KIDS. www.bbcalba.co.uk The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Scotland. Janice tunes into what is happening in Featuring live sessions and new material from Ceol Aig A Chaisteal: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. music, arts and culture from across Scotland. the best alternative artists. Music and song from Tulloch Castle. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbcalba.co.uk Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Another Country with Ricky Ross: 8pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky has a session and interview with singer-songwriter John Moreland from TULSA. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Perthshire Amber: 9.45pm on BBC ALBA. TUNEBOOK with MAIREARAD GREEN and ROSS AINSLIE at the Perthshire Amber festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring MARY JANE LAMOND, LAU, THE SIMON BRADLEY TRIO, SEUDAN and DUNCAN MacKINNON.
Natasha Raskin Sharp: 11.05pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Natasha Raskin with an eclectic selection of tunes. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland FRIDAY 19 MAY The Quay Sessions: 10-10.30pm on BBC Two Scotland. Roddy Hart shares highlights from BBC Radio Scotland’s weekly live performance show,
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Cross. London WC1X8BZ. Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50 Venue: 0207 7833 3312. Since their colourful emergence from the Edinburgh club scene 25 years ago, Shooglenifty have grown, explored and expanded their musical horizons along with the rest of the constantly evolving trad music scene in Scotland and the ------------------------------------------------ world over. After the passing of the band’s celebrated violinist, Angus R Grant. The band will be joined by guest violinists. This tour it is Eilidh Shaw (The Poozies). www.shooglenifty.com
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TWELFTH DAY: At Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Reaching our Scottish expat Road, N1 8LN London. 7.30pm. Twelfth Day are readership in America fiddle player Catriona Price and harpist Esther Swift. They both sing – often in unison, creating Send us all your USA a new voice that is neither one nor the other. gig and tour details They both write – together, weaving traditional folk with classical elements to create a music Email them to Carol that’s outside of genre. Lyrically they combine their own experiences, inspirations and dreams, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com informed by musical travels around the globe and their upbringings in Orkney and the Scottish Borders. They are inseparable. www.facebook.com/twelfthday 1 JULY
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SCOTLAND EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area. Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 11 MAY BROKEN WINDOWS – featuring LIZ JONES (album launch): At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Liz Jones is an Edinburgh based singer songwriter, and Broken Windows (Songs by Liz Jones) is her debut album (out 12 May (self released as physical CD and digital through the usual outlets). Her band - also called Broken Windows - is John Bruce (guitarist and legendary Blues‘n’Trouble founder), Rod Kennard (highly respected bass player and current Blues‘n’Trouble member), percussionist Suzy Cargill and Marc Marnie (renowned music photographer and drummer). The guest musicians on the album include one of Scotland’s top saxophone players in John Burgess, keyboard player Ali Petrie (Nell Bryden, Safehouse) and fiddle player Andrew Hennessey. As expected with that lineup the album sits happily in blues/rock/jazz territory with songs about love, life and making music. It’s safe to say that Liz Jones will be a new voice to most people but she has spent the last 10 years honing her talent, writing songs and singing in the various sessions round Edinburgh and occasionally fronting Shameless with singer Mike Breen. The band was formed organically as some of Edinburgh’s best rock and blues talent started to notice the initially reluctant performer, recognized her talent and
encouraged her to make the leap into the recording studio with her own band and songs. Liz says: “I write mostly about fairly gritty, real life experiences and people, which I guess come from my pretty dry, pessimistic and un-spiritual view of life! The blues, rock and jazz feel of this album is the combined natural styles of the individual band members who have interpreted my miserable subjects with a little humour and energy. I've been very lucky.” The CD was produced by Jennifer Clark (producer, arranger, composer and bass player who has also recently worked with Gary Kemp and Horse). www.facebook.com/brokenwindows.music
ALBURN with TERRESTRIA, THE MOTION POETS, HINKS: At Opium, Edinburgh. 7pm, £5.00 Tickets @ www.exilepromotions.com 18 MAY
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. TIM O’BRIEN plus KAIA KATER: At The Teviot Debating Hall Edinburgh. Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151. 7.30pm, 8pm start. Grammy Award winning multiinstrumentalist Tim O’Brien is heading to Scotland in May 2017 for not one, but two Fallen Angels Club shows. Nashville-based Tim, who OUTTA PEAK with SETTLE FOR LESS, won the Grammy in 2005 for his album GROUCHO UNDERDOG, RICHY NEILL & THE “Fiddler’s Green” in the Best Traditional Folk REINFORCEMENTS: At Opium, Edinburgh. Album category, will appear at Glasgow’s St 7pm, £5.00 Tickets @ Andrews in the Square on 17 May – and the www.exilepromotions.com Teviot Debating Hall, Edinburgh the following evening (May 18). The roots maestro’s latest 15 MAY solo album, Pompadour follows years of collaborations with Darrell Scott, a GrammyBrookfield Knights present ..... HAT FITZ winning recording with Jerry Douglas’ Earls of AND CARA: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Leicester, and the rebooting of Hot Rize. You The gutsy Australian guitarist and Irish-born just can’t get enough of Tim O’Brien’s music so Cara may be based Down Under but have built a two gigs in one visit is a real treat for everyone. faithful global following from touring relentlessly. Young African-Canadian roots phenomena Kaia When leading UK roots music website Spiral Kater will open up the shows for Tim. Earth said that they “pack more energy, emotion www.fallenangelsclub.com and sheer musical exuberance into one song than most manage in a whole career,” the truth LUSH PURR: At Leith Depot, Edinburgh. Lush came out. Purr owe their existence to Glasgow. Brothers www.facebook.com/hatfitzcara Gavin (guitar/vocals) and Rikki Will (drums) www.brookfield-knights.com came from a small fishing village near Aberdeen; Emma Smith (bass/vocals) grew up 17 MAY in Doune, near Stirling; and Andres Fazio (synths/guitar) moved to Glasgow from STACEY KENT: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Santiago, Chile. All four chose the city to be The internationally acclaimed and Grammytheir home, attracted by its thriving music nominated vocalist, Stacey Kent, returns to The scene. Glasgow is the place where they met and Queen’s Hall with a brand new concert, featuring Lush Purr was born. Their debut album Cuckoo music from her latest album Tenderly (Sony Waltz is released on Song, By Toad on 5 May. Music / Okeh Records). Tenderly sees Stacey www.facebook.com/lushpurr return to familiar ground with her first album of standards and jazz-classics since the release of ECHOIC with NASARI, GLASS SHIPS: At her breakthrough album of 2003, The Boy Next Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 7pm, £5.00 Tickets @ Door - featuring tracks such as The Very www.exilepromotions.com Thought of You, Tangerine, In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning and Embraceable You. For 21 MAY Stacey, whose international touring schedule keeps her on the road for most of the year, her The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An return to The Queen’s Hall provides a rare Evening with KRIS DREVER BAND opportunity for UK fans see her live in concert. Featuring LOUIS ABBOTT of Admiral Fallow Tickets & Information: 0131 668 2019 or @ and EUAN BURTON: At Queen’s Hall, www.thequeenshall.net Edinburgh. Tickets £18/£16/£14 from The www.staceykent.com Queens Hall Box Office 0131 668 2019. Congratulations to Kris Drever on scooping Folk
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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Singer Of The Year and Best Original Track Of The Year for his song, "If Wishes Were Horses", at The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in London. To simply call KRIS DREVER ‘a folksinger’ would be like saying that LAU, the acclaimed band in which he also sings and plays, is ‘a Scottish folk trio’. Both true descriptions but reductive ones that only hint at the progressive joys contained in the music of each. If Wishes Were Horses is a collection of semi-biographical songs covering the universal, and not so universal, themes of education, politics, sex, love, ennui, selfemployment, social migration and Shetland. Drever’s recent outpouring of songs stems from a move back to the Northern Isles, Shetland this time rather than his native Orkney and the discovery of new lyrical voices to describe his life, times and wild new surroundings. Drever’s voice and guitar now form a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. www.fallenangelsclub.com ADAM BULLEY & CHAS MACKENZIE as special guests of ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS: At Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge St. Edinburgh. EH1 2ED. Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets: £11.00 Tel: 0131 228 1404. One of the most highly rated duo’s in the country, Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, they have performed on some of the biggest stages in the UK, alongside some of the world’s greatest musicians. Propelling the acoustic guitars and mandolin to new levels of expression and excitement their live show is at once an informal, life affirming and memorable musical experience. www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com 22 MAY
25 MAY MÀNRAN: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 8pm. £16.50 (£14 concessions). Mànran are one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today and come to The Queen’s Hall following a successful German tour. The 2011 launch of their debut single, “Latha Math” heralded a meteoric rise to the top of the Scottish music world that quickly saw them playing many of the most prestigious festivals in Europe despite having only been in existence a few short months. From then, a multi-awardwinning debut album followed as the band set about living up to the hype surrounding their early release while establishing their characteristic sound and distinctive approach to musical arrangement. Tickets on 0131 668 2019 or www.thequeenshall.net http://manran.co.uk 25-27 MAY Music Is Torture: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Music Is Torture is a dark comedy set in Limbo recording studios, where owner Jake has been recording the same album by the same band for the past fifteen years. Everyone else gets the breaks… But Jake still has a ticket in the music industry lottery and unbeknown to him a windfall could be heading his way. He might just have to make a few… compromises. Inspired by the research of musicologist and human rights campaigner Dr Morag J Grant into music torture. Music Is Torture features new songs by A BAND CALLED QUINN as Dawnings. http://bit.ly/TraverseMiT http://bit.ly/MusicIsTorture 26 MAY
LUSH PURR with SAVAGE MANSION: At The Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Lush Purr owe their Brookfield Knights present ..... LAURA existence to Glasgow. Brothers Gavin (guitar/ CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Traverse vocals) and Rikki Will (drums) came from a small Theatre, Edinburgh. They were hailed as one of fishing village near Aberdeen; Emma Smith the most outstanding acts at 2016’s Shetland (bass/vocals) grew up in Doune, near Stirling; Folk Festival and after touring here earlier, R2 and Andres Fazio (synths/guitar) moved to magazine writer David Innes declared that Laura Glasgow from Santiago, Chile. All four chose the Cortese & The Dance Cards had been his “most city to be their home, attracted by its thriving memorable gig” of the year, saying they “swung music scene. Glasgow is the place where they and rocked with constraint-free exuberance, met and Lush Purr was born. Their debut album tugging at and capturing the hearts of Cuckoo Waltz is released on Song, By Toad on 5 everyone.” May. www.facebook.com/lauracortesemusic www.facebook.com/lushpurr www.brookfield-knights.com 27 MAY
SPEECH DEBELLE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. tantil before i breathe. is the third album from Mercury Prize-winning rapper Speech Debelle: an emotionally-crafted independent project that explores her developing self-awareness, healing and liberation, accompanied by a digital cookbook and memoir filled with intimate stories documenting the highs and lows of the poetic South London lyricist's journey through life and the music business; released together on Friday March 17th, 2017. Speech Debelle also announces a new UK tour throughout May 2017 with dates in Bristol, London, Norwich, Leeds and Edinburgh. www.speechdebelle.com GRACE & LEGEND (EP Launch): At Opium, Edinburgh. 7pm, £5.00. Hard hitters, Grace & Legend, are a four piece Scottish hard rock band from Edinburgh, fronted by Bekah Mhairi Comrie and her captivating vocals. Grace & Legend are all about their heavy riffs and alluring melodies and are sure to bring some energy to the stage. Tickets @ www.facebook.com/Graceandlegend www.exilepromotions.com 30 MAY JENNY STURGEON: At Leith Folk Club, Leith. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 31 MAY MO KENNEY: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. Canadian Juno-Award nominee Mo Kenney has announced the release of new single Unglued (26 May) taken from her upcoming new album. Mo’s Juno nominated second album In My Dreams (produced by Joel Plaskett) helped present an artist who has grown in every facet of her craft. Already recognised for her mix of folk and pop genres at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and East Coast Music Awards, Kenney is excited to share her new mix of Pop, Rock and Folk with UK audiences. www.mokenney.com EVERING: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. On tour promoting their new EP - Beyond Oceans is the second EP release from Evering
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Brookfield Knights present ..... THE DANBERRYS: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. One of the hottest acts to emerge from the rockier underbelly of Nashville’s music scene, the soulful pairing of Ben DeBerry and Dorothy Daniel have built a huge fan base on both sides of the Atlantic. On tour here in trio format, they have won awards and nominations for Best Americana Album. www.facebook.com/thedanberrys www.brookfield-knights.com
The Big Discovery presents THE YOUTH AND THE YOUNG: At Mash House, Edinburgh. Formed in November 2012, The Youth And Young are an 8-piece noisy folk band from the 1 JUNE east coast of Scotland. Since the 2013 releases of their self-titled E.P. and follow up single: “Out THE DIME NOTES: At Brunton Theatre, Father’s Wars,” They’ve traversed across their Musselburgh. The Dime Notes dig back into the native land spreading and developing their blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s brand of “panoramic indie-folk”. Tickets are on New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of sale to buy now @ stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era www.thebigdiscovery.eventbrite.com from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll www.thebigdiscovery.co.uk Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes 19 JUNE
LOU MCLEAN: At Leith Depot, 7.30pm. Edinburgh singer – songwriter Lou Mclean is releasing her second E.P. on Friday 9 June. ‘Good morning Easter Road’ moves on from her acclaimed 2016 debut ‘September to December’, showing a maturation in style & a more polished approach to song-writing. Lou Mclean began her music career as a graduate of Girls’ Rock School Edinburgh. Since then, her style of storytelling in song has been compared to Courtney Barnett & Kate Nash, and she has earned a reputation as a playful musician & great live entertainer. Sharing the stage with the likes of Lail Arad & Laura Stevenson, Lou recently completed her first UK tour, and looks forward to the festival circuit this summer. www.facebook.com/loumcleanmusic/ 11 JUNE THE DIME NOTES: At Howden Park Centre, Livingston (afternoon) The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinetdriven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes 17 JUNE STATIC UNION: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Static Union are a four piece rock band from Glasgow’s South Side. The four teenagers came
entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven in June 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. www.davearcari.com THE SKIDS - 40th Anniversary Tour: At Midfest, Dalkeith. The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979. Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979. Skids briefly reformed in 2007 to celebrate the band's 30th Anniversary with concerts in their native Scotland at T in the Park and in their hometown of Dunfermline. The 40th Anniversary Tour will feature Richard Jobson, Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Bruce Watson & Jamie Watson. www.midstockfestival.com www.facebook.com/officialskids 20 SEPTEMBER
SPARKS - The Hippopotamus Tour: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Musical mavericks Sparks - Californian brothers Ron and Russell Mael – release their new studio album 21 JULY ‘Hippopotamus’ on 8 September accompanied by the first European dates of The Hippopotamus DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At The Tour. The title track, first played on BBC Radio 6 Dreadnought, Bathgate. Slide guitarist & Music, was released as a single on 24 March songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as after the band performed it, as well as 3 other much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as songs from the album, in their set at the 6 Music they do pre-war Delta blues and have been Festival in Glasgow showcased via nine internationally acclaimed www.allsparks.com solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven in June 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled Givers & Send us all your gig dates for Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. Glasgow and West Coast area www.davearcari.com
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May – and the Teviot Debating Hall, Edinburgh the following evening (18 May). The roots maestro’s latest solo album, Pompadour follows years of collaborations with Darrell Scott, a Grammy-winning recording with Jerry Douglas’ Earls of Leicester, and the rebooting of Hot Rize. You just can’t get enough of Tim O’Brien’s music so two gigs in one visit is a real treat for everyone. Young African-Canadian roots phenomena Kaia Kater will open up the shows for Tim. www.fallenangelsclub.com
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HER CROOKED HEART: At State Bar, Glasgow. Her Crooked Heart is the new name, the new music of Rachel Ries, with first EP To Gentlemen released on 5 May, plus Rachel has announced a UK tour. This quartet of tunes on the EP is culled from a larger, rollicking session recorded in the woods of WI, winter of 2016/17. The songs on To Gentlemen are a snapshot of the album yet to come; an album that is in turns disarmingly spare and deeply danceable. All the songs wade through the ever-rich and roiling waters of loving, leaving and finding new life again. www.hercrookedheart.com
Music Is Torture: At Tron Theatre, Glasgow. 7.45pm. Music Is Torture is a dark comedy set in Limbo recording studios, where owner Jake has been recording the same album by the same band for the past fifteen years. Everyone else gets the breaks… But Jake still has a ticket in the music industry lottery and unbeknown to him a windfall could be heading his way. He might just have to make a few… compromises. Inspired by the research of musicologist and human rights campaigner Dr Morag J Grant into music torture. Music Is Torture features new songs by A BAND CALLED QUINN as Dawnings. http://bit.ly/TronMiT http://bit.ly/MusicIsTorture
13 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. MADISON VIOLET plus support: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from The CCA on 0141 352 4900 & Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Awardwinning Canadian roots duo, Madison Violet are set to release their latest album – and it will feature when they make a welcome return to the CCA in Glasgow in May. They have been performing together for 18 years now and each of their previous dates in Scotland has produced glowing reviews from fans and critics alike because of the way they bring their passionate, eclectic musical tastes to life every time they step on stage. When you hear Madison Violet sing and play you fully understand why they have won awards. It is great they can come back to Glasgow touring a new album plus their back catalogue. www.facebook.com/madisonviolet www.fallenangelsclub.com
19 MAY OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At The National Piping Centre, Glasgow. 8pm. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with a new record and a new line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new recording captures parts of a tradition that goes back a long way. Great story telling and timeless tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and dancing! Tickets @ www.thepipingcentre.co.uk www.oldblinddogs.co.uk
SARAH BETH KEELEY: At Hug n' Pint, 171 Great Western Rd, Glasgow. Acclaimed Canadian country singer Sarah Beth Keeley is set to undertake her first full-length UK tour this spring with dates across Scotland and MADISON VIOLET: At CCA, Glasgow. For England in support of her new single, those who don’t know Madison Violet, it all began in 1999 when Brenley MacEachern and Somebody's Baby. Like many Canadians, Lisa MacIsaac met over coffee and omelettes, Sarah Beth has strong UK ties. www.sarahbethkeeley.net in a Toronto restaurant called The Green Room. It was a chance meeting, 1900 km 20 MAY away from the small town where both Lisa and Brenley’s fathers were born. That was nearly 18 years ago, and the pair have been BADSTONE: At The Clippens Inn, Linwood. writing and creating beautiful music together 9pm. Free. Rock, blues, soul + more. www.facebook.com/The-Clippens-Inn-177483935607422 ever since. www.madisonviolet.com 21 MAY 17 MAY The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. TIM O’BRIEN plus KAIA KATER: At St Andrew’s in the Square, Glasgow. Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland on 0141 204 5151. 7.30pm, 8pm start. Grammy Award winning multiinstrumentalist Tim O’Brien is heading to Scotland in May 2017 for not one, but two Fallen Angels Club shows. Nashville-based Tim, who won the Grammy in 2005 for his album “Fiddler’s Green” in the Best Traditional Folk Album category, will appear at Glasgow’s St Andrews in the Square on 17
DECLAN MCKENNA: At King Tuts, Glasgow. www.facebook.com/DeclanMckennaMusic 23 MAY Brookfield Knights present ..... LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. They were hailed as one of the most outstanding acts at 2016’s Shetland Folk Festival and after touring here earlier, R2 magazine writer David Innes declared that Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards had been his “most memorable gig” of the year, saying they
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area “swung and rocked with constraint-free Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and exuberance, tugging at and capturing the hearts Chris Thile, has made regular appearances on A of everyone.” Prairie Home Companion and collaborated with www.facebook.com/lauracortesemusic some of the most eminent names in music www.brookfield-knights.com across a wide variety of genres from Alison Krauss to Dave Douglas. 24 MAY www.fallenangelsclub.com #SAYlonglist17 Party with ADMIRAL FALLOW, STEVE MASON (acoustic) and MUNGO’S HI-FI: At Glasgow’s O₂ ABC. ‘Live at the Longlist’, a new ticketed event where SAY Award alumni Admiral Fallow, Steve Mason (acoustic) and Mungo’s Hi Fi will perform live, and 20 outstanding Scottish albums will be announced as The SAY Award 2017 Longlist. Each of these 20 albums will be in the running for the £20,000 grand prize, as well as the coveted title of Scottish Album of the Year 2017. Tickets are now on sale at www.sayaward.com 25 MAY
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MO KENNEY: At King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow. Canadian Juno-Award nominee Mo Kenney has announced the release of new single Unglued (26 May) taken from her upcoming new album. Mo’s Juno nominated second album In CARRIE ELKIN plus DANNY SCHMIDT: At My Dreams (produced by Joel Plaskett) helped Arcadia Music Café, Biggar. Based in Austin, present an artist who has grown in every facet Texas, comparisons with Iris De Ment or Patty of her craft. Already recognised for her mix of Griffin are commonplace, and those catching folk and pop genres at the Canadian Folk Music Carrie Elkin live shows rarely leave unimpressed Awards and East Coast Music Awards, Kenney is by the quality and sincerity of her compositions excited to share her new mix of Pop, Rock and and singing. As a featured vocalist with the Sam Folk with UK audiences. Baker Trio or a duo performer with her equally www.mokenney.com talented husband, Danny Schmidt (support for the tour) Carrie Elkin brings intimacy, style and 6 JUNE smiles to her gigs. She is compelling in every sense and on previous visits to the city she has THE DIME NOTES: At Websters Theatre, proved an act worth seeing. Glasgow. The Dime Notes dig back into the www.carrieelkin.com blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of 27 MAY stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll STATIC UNION: At King Tut’s, Glasgow. Static Morton and Red Nichols. Union are a four piece rock band from Glasgow’s www.facebook.com/thedimenotes South Side. The four teenagers came together in 2014 while at school and are now students. The 7 JUNE band’s influences include The National, Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Joy Division and early U2. THE DIME NOTES: At Tower Online, Accelerator is the band's second single and it Helensburgh. The Dime Notes dig back into the was released on 17 March. blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s www.facebook.com/StaticUnionBand New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era Indievous Presents ….. GRAVEL TRACKS + from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll VICTORIAS FLIGHT + FLAT STANLEY BAND Morton and Red Nichols. + PHOSPHENES: At The Record Factory, 17 www.facebook.com/thedimenotes Byers Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm. £5/£4 on door. www.facebook.com/indievous 8 JUNE
The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. CARRIE ELKIN plus DANNY SCHMIDT: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. Tickets £13 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 and from The Admiral Bar. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Based in Austin, Texas, comparisons with Iris De Ment or Patty Griffin are commonplace, and those catching Carrie Elkin live shows rarely leave unimpressed by the quality and sincerity of her compositions and singing. As a featured vocalist with the Sam Baker Trio or a duo performer with her equally talented husband, Danny Schmidt (support for the tour) Carrie Elkin brings intimacy, style and smiles to her gigs. She is compelling in every sense and on previous visits to the city she has proved an act worth seeing. www.fallenangelsclub.com 30 MAY
LUSH PURR with SPINNING COIN and SEAN NICHOLAS SAVAGE: At The Glad Cafe, EVERING: At The Mackintosh Club, Glasgow. Lush Purr owe their existence to 26 MAY Helensburgh. On tour promoting their new EP - Glasgow. Brothers Gavin (guitar/vocals) and Beyond Oceans is the second EP release from Rikki Will (drums) came from a small fishing The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. AOIFE Evering which came out in April. This collection village near Aberdeen; Emma Smith (bass/ O’DONOVAN plus BLAIR DUNLOP: At Cottiers of four songs grew out of the reality of being vocals) grew up in Doune, near Stirling; and Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland St., Glasgow. G11 adrift in the aftermath of the exit from a Andres Fazio (synths/guitar) moved to Glasgow 5PU. Tickets £15 from Tickets Scotland 0141 relationship. The EP songs, title and cover art all from Santiago, Chile. All four chose the city to 204 5151 and from Cottiers Box Office 0141 357 capture a theme similar to the mindset held at be their home, attracted by its thriving music 4000 that time: Keep making a concious effort to scene. Glasgow is the place where they met and Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. For a decade, avoid dwelling on the bad bits and instead, Lush Purr was born. Their debut album Cuckoo O’Donovan wielded her instrument with tensile persevere, point yourself in a good direction and Waltz is released on Song, By Toad on 5 May. strength as the captivating lead singer of the keep going until you get to where you want to www.facebook.com/lushpurr Boston-based progressive string band Crooked be. Still. She was a featured vocalist on “The Goat www.everingmusic.com/live 14 JUNE Rodeo Sessions,” the Grammy-winning album by
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside THE NIGHT WITH ….. TOM POULSON, DANIELLE PRICE and TIMOTHY COOPER: At The Hug and Pint, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8conc. Season ticket £32. Booking fees not included. The Night With returns for a second season. Music by Karlheinz Stockhausen, Alistair MacDonald and Jonathan Harvey. www.thenightwith.co.uk 15 JUNE CHASTITY BROWN: At King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow. An artist who can plumb the depths of sadness in a single note, then release it in the very next breath, Chastity Brown melds folk, pop and soul on her Red House debut, Silhouette of Sirens, weaving together a poet’s lyrical ear and a soul-laid-bare quality. www.facebook.com/ChastityBrownMusic 17 JUNE StG Promotions Presents ….. THE FILTHY TONGUES with special Guests: At 02 ABC, Glasgow. The Filthy Tongues have occupied a unique place at the heart of Scottish alternative rock, in various manifestations, since the mid 80’s. The single Jacobs Ladder, taken from the bands album of the same name has received numerous BBC Scotland plays and the album a 4 star Scottish Express review. God is in the TV said about the album “These songs wrap themselves around you like a warm blanket and effortlessly soothe your soul.” Doors 19:00 £12.50ADV/£14.50 OTD, Over 14's. Tickets @ www.tickets-scotland.com www.filthytongues.com www.facebook.com/StgPromotions CHASTITY BROWN: At The Wee Gig @ Biggar Corn Exhange, South Lanarkshire. An artist who can plumb the depths of sadness in a single note, then release it in the very next breath, Chastity Brown melds folk, pop and soul on her Red House debut, Silhouette of Sirens, weaving together a poet’s lyrical ear and a soul-laid-bare quality. www.facebook.com/ChastityBrownMusic
the hottest acts to emerge from the rockier underbelly of Nashville’s music scene, the soulful pairing of Ben DeBerry and Dorothy Daniel have built a huge fan base on both sides of the Atlantic. On tour here in trio format, they have won awards and nominations for Best Americana Album. www.facebook.com/thedanberrys www.brookfield-knights.com 22 JUNE CAROL LAULA with support from THE WELLGREEN: At Oran Mor, Glasgow as part of the West End Festival. Carol Laula has been dear to Glasgow’s heart ever since her song ‘Standing Proud’ was chosen as the anthem for its year as European City of Culture in 1990. Her eight albums to date have continued to showcase Laula’s vibrant voice and soulful folk-pop songwriting, interwoven with strands of country and blues. Her live performances are warm, embracing, intimate and engaging; an immersive experience to be shared by everyone, both in the audience and on the stage! Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/car02 www.carollaula.co.uk 23 JUNE The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An Evening With SAM BAKER (no support): At St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £16 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, no support 8pm start. Texas-based singer/songwriter maestro, Sam Baker returns to Glasgow for the first time in more than three years. He will be bringing songs from his new, upcoming album, The Land of Doubt, which is his fifth release, to his audience who can expect unstinting warmth, grace, wit and heart-tugging emotions for every minute he’s on stage. Sam is a terrific live performer who opens his heart in each of his songs in sold out venues. He captivates people with story telling that stays in the memory for a long time. “It only takes a few seconds for Sam Baker to captivate a crowd as those who have been at his gigs will readily testify”. www.fallenangelsclub.com
McChuill's, Glasgow. 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 nine internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven in June 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. www.davearcari.com 29 JULY DAVE ARCARI: At Mugstock Festival, Milngavie. 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 nine internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven in June 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. www.davearcari.com 30 JULY DAVE ARCARI: At Mugstock Festival, Milngavie. 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 nine internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven in June 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. www.davearcari.com 1 SEPTEMBER
DAVE ARCARI: At King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow. 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 nine internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – 18 JUNE Sounds in the Suburbs presents ..... ANNIE entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven KEATING: At (venue to be confirmed), Glasgow. in June 2016 and a follow up album, MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: At Glasgow's https://twitter.com/suburbs1 provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled Òran Mór West End Festival All Dayer where Mull for release in early 2017. will play as one of 14 Scottish acts over three 25 JUNE www.davearcari.com stages. Mull Historical Society has announced three special early-summer shows as he RITCHIE BLACKMORE: At The SSE Hydro, 2 OCTOBER continues to write songs for his follow-up to Glasgow. 2016's Xtra Mile release, Dear Satellite. Colin www.facebook.com/ritchieblackmore Sounds in the Suburbs presents ..... THE has also announced his first children's picture STATE OF THE UNION: At CCA, Glasgow. book, to be published in 2018 through Little 25 JULY https://twitter.com/suburbs1 Door Books, called 'The Humdrum Drum'. The book, about an orchestra drum, will be PAULINE ALEXANDER & SANDY STANAGE: 20 OCTOBER accompanied by a CD of children's songs and an At Star Folk Club, Admiral bar (Downstairs), 72 audiobook format. Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA. Pauline Alexander TRAIN: At O2 Academy, Glasgow. www.facebook.com/mullhistorical & Sandy Stanage are an amazing duo - recently www.facebook.com/Train showcased by Fatea Magazine. Pauline has been 20 JUNE said to have “one of the finest voices to have emerged in the Scottish folk scene in recent Brookfield Knights present ..... THE times” [Wee Folk Club] “reminiscent of Sandy DANBERRYS: At Performing Arts Centre, Denny“ [Rumer]. Sandy’s sensitive fingerstyle Kilbarchan. One of the hottest acts to emerge guitar has earned him the label from the rockier underbelly of Nashville’s music “virtuoso” [Sheena Wellington] and "a fabulous scene, the soulful pairing of Ben DeBerry and guitar player" [Ian Bruce] with his masterful Send us all your gig dates for Dorothy Daniel have built a huge fan base on sense of accompaniment. Their acoustic sets Tayside, Perthshire, both sides of the Atlantic. On tour here in trio allow their talent to shine through as they Fife and Central areas format, they have won awards and nominations perform original and interpreted songs from a for Best Americana Album. range of genres including contemporary, folk and . Email them to Carol www.facebook.com/thedanberrys blues. Doors 7.30pm, Tickets £8. carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.brookfield-knights.com www.starfolkclub.com www.paulinealexander.com 11 MAY 21 JUNE 28 JULY Crail Folk Club presents ….. JOHN DOYLE: At Brookfield Knights present ..... THE Crail Town Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims DANBERRYS: At The Admiral, Glasgow. One of DAVE ARCARI + ZIPS: At Strummerville @
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MADISON VIOLET: At Backstage at the Green Hotel, Kinross. For those who don’t know Madison Violet, it all began in 1999 when Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac met over coffee and omelettes, in a Toronto restaurant called The Green Room. It was a chance meeting, 1900 km away from the small town where both Lisa and Brenley’s fathers were born. That was nearly 18 years ago, and the pair have been writing and creating beautiful music together ever since. www.madisonviolet.com
THE DIME NOTES: At Byre theatre, St Andrews. The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes
13 MAY Brookfield Knights present ..... HAT FITZ AND CARA: At Birnam Arts Centre, Perthshire. The gutsy Australian guitarist and Irish-born Cara may be based Down Under but have built a faithful global following from touring relentlessly. When leading UK roots music website Spiral Earth said that they “pack more energy, emotion and sheer musical exuberance into one song than most manage in a whole career,” the truth came out. www.facebook.com/hatfitzcara www.brookfield-knights.com SARAH BETH KEELEY: At Vamos Music Festival, Perth Racecourse. Acclaimed Canadian country singer Sarah Beth Keeley is set to undertake her first full-length UK tour this spring with dates across Scotland and England in support of her new single, Somebody's Baby. Like many Canadians, Sarah Beth has strong UK ties. www.sarahbethkeeley.net 20 MAY OLD BLIND DOGS (album launch tour): At The White Church, Comrie. 8pm. Old Blind Dogs are back in 2017 with a new record and a new line up. Original member, Jonny Hardie (Fiddle / Vocals) is joined by long term partners Aaron Jones (Bouzouki / Vocals), Ali Hutton (Pipes / Whistles) and new percussion powerhouse Donald Hay. A Scottish band that takes their historical ties seriously, Old Blind Dogsʼ new recording captures parts of a tradition that goes back a long way. Great story telling and timeless tunes made for the ups and downs of life ... and dancing! Tickets @ www.eventbrite.co.uk www.oldblinddogs.co.uk
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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 nine internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven in June 2016 and a follow up album, provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. www.davearcari.com
THE SKIDS - 40th Anniversary Tour: At The Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline KY12 8QH. The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single 8 JUNE the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and a quality guest list with the emphasis on ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top entertainment. Come along and listen in a Ten in early 1979. Their seminal debut album friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979. Skids club features local singers and musicians, as well briefly reformed in 2007 to celebrate the band's as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the 30th Anniversary with concerts in their native historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. Scotland at T in the Park and in their hometown www.crailfolkclub.org.uk of Dunfermline. The 40th Anniversary Tour will feature Richard Jobson, Bill Simpson, Mike 10 JUNE Baillie, Bruce Watson & Jamie Watson. www.facebook.com/officialskids THE DIME NOTES: At Birnam Arts, Birnam. The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched 1 JULY sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, DAVE ARCARI: At Almost Blue Festival @ and forgotten gems of the era from musicians Bar15, Dundee. Slide guitarist & songwriter Dave such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash Nichols. country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war www.facebook.com/thedimenotes Delta blues and have been showcased via nine internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. 21 JUNE Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven LAU: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. Concerts are two in June 2016 and a follow up album, sets, an evening with Lau, no support, with the provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled exception of festival shows. More 2017 dates to for release in early 2017. be announced soon. Brilliant musicians, thrilling www.davearcari.com performers, free-thinking visionaries and allround good chaps as well…small wonder Lau are 13 JULY regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom. Lau comprises Kris Drever (vocals, guitar), Crail Folk Club presents ….. BOB FOX: At Martin Green (accordion, wurlitzer, keys, Crail Town Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims electronics) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle) and to provide a quality guest list with the emphasis together they effortlessly bridge the seemingly on entertainment. Come along and listen in a diametrically opposed worlds of acoustic folk friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the tradition and post rock – electronics. club features local singers and musicians, as well www.lau-music.co.uk as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. 22 JUNE www.crailfolkclub.org.uk
Brookfield Knights present ..... THE DANBERRYS: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. One of the hottest acts to emerge from the rockier underbelly of Nashville’s music scene, the soulful pairing of Ben DeBerry and Dorothy 25 MAY Daniel have built a huge fan base on both sides of the Atlantic. On tour here in trio format, they Crail Folk Club Singers Night: At Crail Town have won awards and nominations for Best Hall. 8pm. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide Americana Album. a quality guest list with the emphasis on www.facebook.com/thedanberrys entertainment. Come along and listen in a www.brookfield-knights.com friendly atmosphere. During Singers' Nights the club features local singers and musicians, as well Crail Folk Club presents ….. STEPHEN & as those visiting Crail. It usually meets in the PERNILLE QUIGG: At Crail Town Hall. 8pm. historic Town Hall in the centre of Crail. BYOB. Crail Folk Club aims to provide a quality www.crailfolkclub.org.uk guest list with the emphasis on entertainment. Come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. 1 JUNE During Singers' Nights the club features local singers and musicians, as well as those visiting Brookfield Knights present ..... LAURA Crail. It usually meets in the historic Town Hall in CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Acoustic the centre of Crail. Music Club, Kirkcaldy. They were hailed as one www.crailfolkclub.org.uk of the most outstanding acts at 2016’s Shetland Folk Festival and after touring here earlier, R2 30 JUNE magazine writer David Innes declared that Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards had been his “most DAVE ARCARI: At Almost Blue Festival @ memorable gig” of the year, saying they “swung Bar15, Dundee. Slide guitarist & songwriter Dave
29 JULY REDWOOD MOUNTAIN (Dean Owens & Amy Geddes): At Southern Fried Festival, Perth. Inspired by the lyrics of the classic folk songs featured in 'The Book Of American Folk Songs'. CD out 27 April. www.deanowens.com 5 OCTOBER THE SKIDS - 40th Anniversary Tour: At Beat Generator, 70 N Lindsay St, Dundee DD1 1PS. The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979. Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979. Skids briefly reformed in 2007 to celebrate the band's 30th Anniversary with concerts in their native Scotland at T in the Park and in their hometown
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Celebrating Ella & Oscar: At Hospitalfield House, Arbroath. Singer TINA MAY and Edinburgh’s world class pianist BRIAN KELLOCK take their Celebrating Ella & Oscar programme out on the road in Scotland during May to mark jazz singing legend Ella Fitzgerald’s centenary year. Fitzgerald has long been an inspiration to the award-winning, Gloucestershire-born May and her 1975 recording with Oscar Peterson is a particular favourite. “I think most jazz singers will have listened to and learned something from Ella,” says May. “The Ella & Oscar album is really a masterclass with great songs like Midnight Sun and April in Paris, and I’m really lucky to have Brian, who is one of the best pianists in the business, accompanying me on this tour.”
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MamaBabaMe: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 11.30am & 2.30pm. MamaBabaMe exciting new dance, MADISON VIOLET: At Glassel Village Hall, nr. theatre and live music experience made Banchory. For those who don’t know Madison especially for infants and their grown ups. Violet, it all began in 1999 when Brenley Through playful movement, dance and MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac met over coffee sound, MamaBabaMe explores these profound and omelettes, in a Toronto restaurant called new relationships and how this eternal The Green Room. It was a chance meeting, 1900 bond evolves and grows. Tickets £7.70 adults/ km away from the small town where both Lisa £5.50 for babies and children from 01224 and Brenley’s fathers were born. That was nearly 641122 or @ 18 years ago, and the pair have been writing www.aberdeenperformingarts.com and creating beautiful music together ever since. www.madisonviolet.com 14 MAY 12 MAY
LUKE SITAL-SINGH: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7pm. You will need no convincing of the wonderful voice of Luke Sital-Singh, described as sometimes tentative, vulnerable, sometimes visceral and emotionally raw. Tickets £11 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com CHRIS T-T: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Veteran alt-folk singer-songwriter Chris T-T celebrates his 20th anniversary with his Best Of tour. Despite assiduously avoiding mainstream ’success' Brighton-based T-T has become one of the of the UK’s most critically lauded artists and influenced a generation of punk-folk singers. Tickets £8.80 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 13 MAY Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. AGS CONNOLLY & PAT REEDY: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. Following the release of his brand new album we are excited to bring back AGS CONNOLLY to Aberdeen. Ags has been described by Country Music People as ‘The closest we’ve ever come to an English Willie Nelson’. As a live performer he has headlined shows across the UK, Europe and the US wile also appearing at several major UK festivals and opening for various international artists including Rosanne Cash. Joining Ags will be PAT REEDY. Reedy has toured the US playing festivals, bars, venues and listening rooms for the past eight years with his shows establishing a reputation for their energy, honesty and humour. "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue to bring the best of independent Americana and Roots music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per year, ABP have again been working tirelessly to come up with an impressive programme for 2017 with artists from the USA as well as the UK. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com PRIDES: At The Lemon Tree, West North Street,
KING KING support BAD TOUCH: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7pm. Hot UK blues rock band King King, with support from Bad Touch. Tickets £22 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
SWANS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 8pm. Swans’ infamous and mighty live performance has been described by the Guardian as ‘a magnificent achievement’, ‘a revelation’ by The Quietus and by NME as ‘colossal’, and this event promises to show it at its most intense. Tickets £25.85 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 20 MAY THE SMITHS LTD: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. The band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular and The Smiths Ltd now play at venues and festivals all over the UK. If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of those great songs played live. If you were lucky enough to see them first time around then prepare to relive that excitement again. Tickets £13.20 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 MAY BELAKO with support THE HARMONICA MOVEMENT AND SWEET WHITE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Belako is Josu Ximun Billelabeitia, Lore Nekane Billelabeitia, Lander Zalakain and Cristina Lizarraga. Their take on old-school punk and rock has turned them into an overnight success in Spain, where they have played all major festivals over the past 3 years. See them perform with support from The Harmonica Movement and Sweet White. Tickets £7.70 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 24 MAY
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Brookfield Knights present ..... LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At The Blue KING KING support BAD TOUCH: At The Lamp, Aberdeen. They were hailed as one of the Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, most outstanding acts at 2016’s Shetland Folk Aberdeen. Doors 7pm with 8.20pm finish. Hot Festival and after touring here earlier, R2 UK blues rock band King King, with support from magazine writer David Innes declared that Laura Bad Touch. Tickets £13.20| APA Friends 2 for 1| Cortese & The Dance Cards had been his “most Concessions £2 off from 01224 641122 or @ memorable gig” of the year, saying they “swung www.aberdeenperformingarts.com and rocked with constraint-free exuberance, tugging at and capturing the hearts of 17 MAY everyone.” www.facebook.com/lauracortesemusic FOY VANCE support RYAN MCMULLAN: At www.brookfield-knights.com The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 8pm. Foy Vance is a critically Project Band with guest artist KATIE acclaimed singer and songwriter hailing from MACKIE: At The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Bangor, Northern Island and deeply rooted in the Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Come along rich musical history and aesthetic of the and see an evening showcase of new work by Southern United States. See him perform with local playwrights, on the theme of ‘revolution’. support from Ryan McMullan. Tickets £16.50 For this Scratch Night we are teaming up with from 01224 641122 or @ some of the talented new musicians currently www.aberdeenperformingarts.com part of Project Band who will be playing short acoustic sets along with guest artist Katie 18 MAY Mackie. Tickets £5.50 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com GUS STIRRAT BAND with SUPPORT HAMLET: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West 25 MAY North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Gus Stirrat Band is a five piece, jazz fusion line up, PRONTO MAMA: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, lead by bassist and composer, Gus Stirrat. The West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. band consists of some of Scotland's finest Pronto Mama are a past post-modern bug-eyed musicians: tenor saxophonist Mikey Butcher beatnik group from Glasgow who are just as (Fat-Suit), pianist Alan Benzie (Alan Benzie confused as anyone else. They are soulful. They Trio), drummer Mark Scobbie (Manran) and believe irreverent wordplay, clean musicianship guitarist Ben MacDonald (Elusive Tree). With and a dirty dedication to song-writing is how you support from local jazz ensemble Hamlet. Tickets do it. Tickets £8.80 from 01224 641122 or @ £11 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 25-27 MAY 19 MAY
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 21: aberdeen + north east La Bohème: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen. Doors 7.15pm. Supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate and Scottish Opera’s ‘Play a Supporting Role’ appeal, the team behind 2014’s hit Don Pasquale returns with a new production of Puccini’s classic, La Bohème. Director Renaud Doucet and designer André Barbe set the romance amidst the jumble of Paris’s famous flea markets. Inspired by the Jazz Age of Josephine Baker, this production will be full of their trademark colour, character and style. Tickets £56.50 - £19.50| Under 26s £10| subscriptions available from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 26 MAY SCOTTISH OPERA: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen. 6pm. La Boheme Unwrapped is a free hour-long taster that gives you the chance to see what the show on the stage is all about. Presented from the set of each production, our Unwrapped events involve singers, backstage crew and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera. You'll hear highlights from the music and be introduced to the principal characters from the opera, the plot and some key scenes. You'll also find out more about the props, costumes, lighting and direction, as well as some of the theatrical secrets behind the production. Tickets FREE but must be booked from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com MÀNRAN: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Mànran are one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today. Catch their
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pronounced Go-SHAY) has had an extraordinary life. She has received countless accolades for her six studio albums. The New York Times music writer John Pareles picked 2001’s Filth and Fire as the #1 Indy release of the year, 27 MAY 2005’s Mercy Now earned her the Americana Music Association’s New/Emerging Artist of the SCOTTISH OPERA: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Year title and 2011’s The Foundling was named Aberdeen. 6pm. Do you want to know more as one of the Records of the Year by the LA about the opera you are going to see? This free Times. "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Blue half hour Pre-show talk for Scottish Opera: La Promotions continue to bring the best of Boheme delves deeper in to the Opera, independent Americana and Roots music to enhancing your enjoyment of the full production Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per year, and extending your knowledge of the piece. ABP have again been working tirelessly to come Tickets FREE but must be booked from 01224 up with an impressive programme for 2017 with 641122 or @ artists from the USA as well as the UK. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 27 MAY
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CATHERINE and LIZZY WARD THOMAS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Hampshire and Country music may not be obvious bed fellows but 20-year old twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas have had Country music in their blood ever since they were introduced to the sounds of Carrie Underwood, Dixie Chicks and Alison Krauss by a Canadian cousin in their early teens. Tickets £18.70 from 01224 641122 or @ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
JENNY STURGEON: At Pitmedden Music Festival, nr Ellon. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singersongwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 8 JUNE
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast + argyll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes 22 JUNE LAU: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Concerts are two sets, an evening with Lau, no support, with the exception of festival shows. More 2017 dates to be announced soon. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries and all-round good chaps as well…small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom. Lau comprises Kris Drever (vocals, guitar), Martin Green (accordion, wurlitzer, keys, electronics) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle) and together they effortlessly bridge the seemingly diametrically opposed worlds of acoustic folk tradition and post rock – electronics. www.lau-music.co.uk
Scotland plays and the album a 4 star Scottish Express review. God is in the TV said about the album “These songs wrap themselves around you like a warm blanket and effortlessly soothe your soul.” www.filthytongues.com www.facebook.com/officialskids 22 OCTOBER
Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. FRONT COUNTRY: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. An acoustic band born in the land of tech innovation, Front Country was never going to be accepted as an authentic American roots band out of the gate. Cutting their teeth in progressive bluegrass jams in San Francisco’s Mission District and rehearsing in the East Bay, they learned to play roots music their own way, with 24 JUNE the tools they had on hand. A mandolinist with a degree in composition and classical guitar. "Now Brookfield Knights present ..... THE in our 4th Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue DANBERRYS: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon. to bring the best of independent Americana and One of the hottest acts to emerge from the Roots music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 rockier underbelly of Nashville’s music scene, the gigs per year, ABP have again been working soulful pairing of Ben DeBerry and Dorothy tirelessly to come up with an impressive Daniel have built a huge fan base on both sides programme for 2017 with artists from the USA of the Atlantic. On tour here in trio format, they as well as the UK. have won awards and nominations for Best www.AlmostBluePromotions.com Americana Album. www.facebook.com/thedanberrys 15 NOVEMBER www.brookfield-knights.com Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. 25 JUNE NATHAN BELL: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE Nathan Bell has lived life. At 56, the wizened DANBERRYS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. songwriter’s weary voice bleeds experience. He’s Doors 7.30pm. £8.00+bf / £10 on the door. At seen both sides of the coin—traveled the the heart of The Danberrys is the Tennesseenomadic, bohemian path of the hard-luck born couple of Ben DeBerry and Dorothy Daniel - troubadour, and found comfort and meaning in a truly unique pair of artists hailing from East the stability of a family, a home and a near twoNashville, Tennessee. Drawing deep from the decade corporate gig. And now, with a guitar traditions of bluegrass, old-time country, blues, back in his hands where it should be, he’s ready and funk/soul, the Danberrys offer inspired to tell the tale. But it’s not just his own story songwriting delivered with raw emotion, distinct he’s after. It’s a story of America, of the working vocal harmonies, and dynamic, top-notch classes—both blue and white collar. Bell is a musicianship. Rather than responding to a songwriter’s songwriter, a man who has shared dictated sound, their music further displays the bills with legends like Townes Van Zandt, near limitless nature of the Americana genre. Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal and Norman Blake. "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Blue Promotions "Now in our 4th Year, Almost Blue Promotions continue to bring the best of independent continue to bring the best of independent Americana and Roots music to Aberdeen. With Americana and Roots music to Aberdeen. With between 10-12 gigs per year, ABP have again between 10-12 gigs per year, ABP have again been working tirelessly to come up with an been working tirelessly to come up with an impressive programme for 2017 with artists from impressive programme for 2017 with artists from the USA as well as the UK. the USA as well as the UK. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com www.AlmostBluePromotions.com www.facebook.com/thedanberrys 29 JUNE THE SKIDS - 40th Anniversary Tour with support THE FILTHY TONGUES: At The Town Hall, Montrose. The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979. Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979. Skids briefly reformed in 2007 to celebrate the band's 30th Anniversary with concerts in their native Scotland at T in the Park and in their hometown of Dunfermline. The 40th Anniversary Tour will feature Richard Jobson, Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Bruce Watson & Jamie Watson. The Filthy Tongues have occupied a unique place at the heart of Scottish alternative rock, in various manifestations, since the mid 80’s. The single Jacobs Ladder, taken from the bands album of the same name has received numerous BBC
HIGHLANDS + WEST COAST / ARGYLL Send us all your gig dates for the Highlands Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 14 MAY Celebrating Ella & Oscar: At Eden Court, Inverness. Singer TINA MAY and Edinburgh’s world class pianist BRIAN KELLOCK take their Celebrating Ella & Oscar programme out on the road in Scotland during May to mark jazz singing legend Ella Fitzgerald’s centenary year. Fitzgerald has long been an inspiration to the award-winning, Gloucestershire-born May and her 1975 recording with Oscar Peterson is a particular favourite. “I think most jazz singers will have listened to and learned something from Ella,” says May. “The Ella & Oscar album is really a masterclass with great songs like Midnight Sun
and April in Paris, and I’m really lucky to have Brian, who is one of the best pianists in the business, accompanying me on this tour.” 26 MAY JAMES LINDSAY: At Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. Glasgow based instrumentalist James Lindsay steps out as a composer in his own right with the release of debut solo album ‘Strand’ in June. The album will be supported by a select few live shows in the Spring. Well respected as a genrehopping session musician, arranger, tutor and member of multi award-winning folk group Breabach this will be the first time he has presented new material since winning the Martyn Bennett prize for composition in 2014. ‘Strand’ is a fully self-penned, darkly atmospheric and distinctly Scottish instrumental work which draws upon James’ diverse range of influences and experiences. www.jameslindsaymusic.com 1 JUNE Music Is Torture: At Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, Inverness. 8pm. Music Is Torture is a dark comedy set in Limbo recording studios, where owner Jake has been recording the same album by the same band for the past fifteen years. Everyone else gets the breaks… But Jake still has a ticket in the music industry lottery and unbeknown to him a windfall could be heading his way. He might just have to make a few… compromises. Inspired by the research of musicologist and human rights campaigner Dr Morag J Grant into music torture. Music Is Torture features new songs by A BAND CALLED QUINN as Dawnings. http://bit.ly/EdenCourtMiT http://bit.ly/MusicIsTorture 7 JUNE JENNY STURGEON: At Osgoods Cafe, Inverewe Gardens, Caithness. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singersongwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 8 JUNE JENNY STURGEON: At Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 9 JUNE THE DIME NOTES: At Universal Hall, Findhorn. The Dime Notes dig back into the bluesdrenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes JENNY STURGEON: At Timespan, Helmsdale. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs
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JENNY STURGEON: At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 9 SEPTEMBER
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DAVE ARCARI: At Tooth & Claw, Inverness. Slide guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt. THE DIME NOTES: At Plockton Village Hall. The blues sounds owe as much to trash country, Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans blues and have been showcased via nine jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, internationally acclaimed solo CD releases. and forgotten gems of the era from musicians Arcari’s latest release – the Hellbound Train EP – such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red entered the iTunes blues charts at number seven Nichols. in June 2016 and a follow up album, www.facebook.com/thedimenotes provisionally titled Givers & Takers, is scheduled for release in early 2017. 15 JUNE www.davearcari.com THE DIME NOTES: At Eden Court, Inverness. The Dime Notes dig back into the bluesdrenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes 16 JUNE ADAM BULLEY & CHAS MACKENZIE: At Tayvallich Village Hall, Tayvallich, Lochgilphead. PA31 8PW. Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets: 01546 870341. One of the most highly rated duo’s in the country, Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, they have performed on some of the biggest stages in the UK, alongside some of the world’s greatest musicians. Propelling the acoustic guitars and mandolin to new levels of expression and excitement their live show is at once an informal, life affirming and memorable musical experience. www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com 23 JUNE
4 OCTOBER THE SKIDS - 40th Anniversary Tour: At The Iron Works, Inverness 122B Academy St, Inverness IV1 1LX. The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979. Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979. Skids briefly reformed in 2007 to celebrate the band's 30th Anniversary with concerts in their native Scotland at T in the Park and in their hometown of Dunfermline. The 40th Anniversary Tour will feature Richard Jobson, Bill Simpson, Mike Baillie, Bruce Watson & Jamie Watson. www.facebook.com/officialskids
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13 MAY LOS PERROS: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 9pm. Free. Alternative rock. www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran 14 MAY LOS PERROS (unplugged): At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 4pm. Free. www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran 16 MAY JENNY STURGEON (workshop): At Orkney Nature Festival. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singersongwriter who brings together the old and new
with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs 20 MAY JELA: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 9pm. Free. energetic rock trio from France www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran 21 MAY JELA (unplugged): At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 4pm. Free. energetic rock trio from France www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran 25 MAY JAMES LINDSAY: At An Tobar, Tobermoray. Glasgow based instrumentalist James Lindsay steps out as a composer in his own right with the release of debut solo album ‘Strand’ in June. The album will be supported by a select few live shows in the Spring. Well respected as a genrehopping session musician, arranger, tutor and member of multi award-winning folk group Breabach this will be the first time he has presented new material since winning the Martyn Bennett prize for composition in 2014. ‘Strand’ is a fully self-penned, darkly atmospheric and distinctly Scottish instrumental work which draws upon James’ diverse range of influences and experiences. www.jameslindsaymusic.com 25-28 MAY Brookfield Knights present ..... LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Orkney Folk Festival. They were hailed as one of the most outstanding acts at 2016’s Shetland Folk Festival and after touring here earlier, R2 magazine writer David Innes declared that Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards had been his “most memorable gig” of the year, saying they “swung and rocked with constraint-free exuberance, tugging at and capturing the hearts of everyone.” www.facebook.com/lauracortesemusic www.brookfield-knights.com 27 MAY AUDIOCLASS: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 9pm. Free. www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran 28 MAY MAMBO JAMBO: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran. 4pm. Free. Mix of acoustic roots, world styles & original music. www.facebook.com/ThePHTArran 30 MAY Brookfield Knights present ..... LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS: At Mareel, Shetland. They were hailed as one of the most outstanding acts at 2016’s Shetland Folk Festival and after touring here earlier, R2 magazine writer David Innes declared that Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards had been his “most memorable gig” of the year, saying they “swung and rocked with constraint-free exuberance, tugging at and capturing the hearts of everyone.” www.facebook.com/lauracortesemusic www.brookfield-knights.com 10 JUNE JENNY STURGEON: At Gable End Theatre, Hoy,
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experience. www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com 16 JUNE THE DIME NOTES: At Spirit of Skye Festival. The Dime Notes dig back into the bluesdrenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes 17 JUNE THE DIME NOTES: At West Coast Arts, Poolewe. The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes 18 JUNE THE DIME NOTES: At St Magnus Festival, Kirkwall. The Dime Notes dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of stomps, blueses, and forgotten gems of the era from musicians such as Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton and Red Nichols. www.facebook.com/thedimenotes 3 AUGUST
JENNY STURGEON: At Fiddle Frenzy, Shetland. "Jenny Sturgeon is a singer-songwriter who brings together the old and new with a rare skill" R2 Magazine. The inspiration for Jenny's lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and having trained as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. www.jennysturgeonmusic.com/gigs
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ADAM BULLEY & CHAS MACKENZIE: At Eyemouth Hippodrome, Harbour Rd. Eyemouth. TD14 5HS. Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets: 10.50(adv) £12.50(door). Tel: 01890 750099. One of the most highly rated duo’s in the country, Adam 15 MAY Bulley & Chas Mackenzie deliver a fiery, energy 27 AUGUST fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving HER CROOKED HEART: At String Theory, effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk Hawick. Her Crooked Heart is the new name, the TRAVELLER: At Bamburgh Castle, and Pop, they have performed on some of the new music of Rachel Ries, with first EP To Northumberland. The summer of 2012 saw Gerry biggest stages in the UK, alongside some of the Gentlemen released on 5 May, plus Rachel has Sheridan and Simon Usher begin their world’s greatest musicians. Propelling the announced a UK tour. This quartet of tunes on songwriting partnership, which progressed to acoustic guitars and mandolin to new levels of the EP is culled from a larger, rollicking session become Traveller in January 2016 when they expression and excitement their live show is at recorded in the woods of WI, winter of 2016/17. were joined by Martin Yves on guitar and Brian once an informal, life affirming and memorable The songs on To Gentlemen are a snapshot of Socha on bass. By spring 2016 the band had musical experience. the album yet to come; an album that is in turns written and recorded their debut EP at Chamber www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com disarmingly spare and deeply danceable. All the Studios in Edinburgh. Taking just four days to songs wade through the ever-rich and roiling complete, 'All This Time' enabled Traveller to 16 JUNE waters of loving, leaving and finding new life connect to an ever growing fanbase who are again. drawn to their Anthemic Rock wall of sound. 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In the Northumberland areas effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk same year Emily was named BBC Radio and Pop, they have performed on some of the Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Email them to Carol biggest stages in the UK, alongside some of the carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Year. world’s greatest musicians. Propelling the www.eastgatearts.com acoustic guitars and mandolin to new levels of www.emilysmith.org 13 MAY expression and excitement their live show is at once an informal, life affirming and memorable 19 JUNE THE KILLER CATS: At The Auction House in musical experience. Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed (next to www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com LAU: At MacArts, Galashiels. Concerts are two Asda). Doors 7.30pm. A great night of 50s and sets, an evening with Lau, no support, with the 60s rock n roll, all the classics and some of our 16 JUNE exception of festival shows. More 2017 dates to own. Doors at 7.30pm, the support starts at be announced soon. 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sented by Beyond Events, the much respected promoter behind a raft of successful music events including the Aviemore Stopover and Loopallu, May West is presented in association with West Brewery, producer of the finest German lagers and wheat beers in the UK, whose headquarters can be found within the city’s iconic Templeton Building, overlooking Glasgow Green.
Plug Glasgow 7-12 May
From the Master of the Queen’s Music to the next generation of composers, the Plug Festival returns to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, www.may-west.com in Glasgow, for 2017 to showcase new works from the pen of high-profile and emerging talent. www.rcs.ac.uk/switch-plug-composing-showcase/
Southside Fringe Glasgow 12-18 May
With their festival programme running from the 12th-28th of May 2017, Southside Fringe is now gearing up for its 5th year. Online event applications launch on the 30th of November, you can register your event via www.southsidefringe. com . Building on the success of 2016 with 50 venues hosting more than 200 events, Southside Fringe are now putting the call out for all kinds of events to be part of next year’s festival – Theatre, Music. Comedy, Art, Cabaret, Spoken Word, Family, Heritage, Food & Drink, Health & Wellbeing, Film, and Literary/Books. Closing date for applications, 17 February 2017. For more information, contact: corinna@southsidefringe.org.uk
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Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 25-28 May
One of Scotland’s longest-running folk festivals, celebrating its 35th outing in 2017, the Orkney Folk Festival is one of the most prolific events in the Scottish and UK folk calendars, and one of the highlights of Orkney’s diary of community events. An entirely voluntary run event, the festival annually attracts artists from all corners of the folk world - from leading international names to up and coming fresh faces - to Stromness, in Orkney’s West Mainland, for four days of concerts, ceilidhs, clubs, sessions, talks and craic. Artists and audiences are welcomed by and into Orkney’s own thriving folk scene, with Orcadian artists providing around two thirds of the festival programme. Line-up announced across December-March, with tickets on sale in April, around six weeks ahead of the event. This is relatively close to the festival itself, as the festival consists of around 35 individually programmed and ticketed events, rather than offering all-in-one day or weekend tickets. Artists visiting the festival perform on several occasions, though, offering a number of chances to catch them over the weekend.
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Arran Folk Festival
Edinburgh 27-28 May
Isle of Arran 9-11 June
Edinburgh is set to welcome what aims to be one of the most exciting music festivals in Scotland for 2017. SpringFest, an indoor festival with numerous covered outdoor areas, takes place on the bank holiday weekend of 27-28 May at the city's Corn Exchange.
The 23rd Arran Folk Festival line up is now online and tickets are available to purchase! Once again the festival are very proud of the musicians that they have booked to appear this year with some big names on the folk scene lined up who are all very enthusiastic about coming over to play Arran - an impressive array of renowned musicians.
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Killin 16-18 June
Killin Music Festival
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 most ancient roots music with the latest cutting edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world. All are invited to journey over hill and dale by rock and stream to our natural greenfield auditorium and to our upland stage to experience the biggest little festival this side of anywhere!
Killin Music Festival delivers a weekend packed from start to finish with top-of-their-game artists, supported by a festival fringe featuring bar sessions, workshops, kids activities, competitions and even a pipe band! Now heading for it’s second year, Killin Music Festival looks to solidify it’s standing in the festival calendar, taking on board feedback from visitors, and by spreading it’s wings a bit further this time. Don't miss out for 2017! Tickets are on sale now via our website www.killinmusicfestival.com and are selling fast!
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Riverside Rock
Riverside Rock is a musical extravaganza with something for everyone young and old and designed primarily to help raise cash for our chosen charity and other organisations around the Oban Scottish Borders. Live music from bands, 2-3 June Showaddywaddy, Pilot, The Beatles Revolution, Scooty and the Skyhooks, Scocha, The Stare, "We are delighted to announce that Trail West, DarkHorse and DJ Greg Anderson. Mànran and Tide Lines will join us in Oban as not Children’s Entertainment includes, Laser Quest, only are they great friends but they are three of Inflatables of all sorts, Climbing Walls, Wrecking the most exciting acts on the Scottish scene to- Ball, Kids Fun Fair Rides and much more. Kids day - all bringing their own brand and fusion of entertainment is free for under 18’s from 12pm west coast music. We still have three more acts till 6pm. You’ll not find a better value family festo announce as well as some other special tival anywhere in Scotland, Riverside Rock is the guests so watch this space for more exciting an- place to be. nouncements.” Daniel Gillespie Artistic Director for Oban Live. www.riversiderock.co.uk
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Raehills Meadows 8-11 June
An exciting new intimate city music festival is to take place in Glasgow across the May Bank Holiday weekend - May West will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May. Staged at Glasgow Green in the heart of the city, and pre-
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performers, Eden Festival really does cater for all. Eden hosts an eclectic mix of music and stages; whether you want to relax in the hammocks and dip your toe in the water, hang out in auld Celtic drinking dens, get the kids involved in games and crafts sessions, take part in a paint fight or simply dance till the sun comes up whilst meeting amazing like minded individuals, then Eden Festival is for you.
Scotlands second largest music festival of 2017 will be returning to the Raehills Meadows of Dumfries and Galloway on 8-11 June for its 9th year. Hosting twelve different stages with 300
Glasgow Jazz Festival Glasgow 21-25 June Glasgow Jazz Festival has announced a stellar line-up in its 31st edition, bringing its annual supply of world class musicians and upcoming superstars to one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Glasgow will be transformed by a wealth of home-grown and international jazz tal-
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Glasgow Trombone Weekend Glasgow 22-25 June Glasgow is to play host to leading brass virtuosi as international performers including Christian Lindberg and Mnozil Brass descend on the city for the Glasgow Trombone Weekend. The events, which run from 22-25 June, will take place in City Halls and the Royal Conservatoire, with students and staff from the institution among those taking part. www.rcs.ac.uk/glasgowtromboneweekend
Northern Roots Inverness 23-24 June
Solus
The Bield at Blackruthven, Perthshire 23-25 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.
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Upside Doon Alloway, Ayrshire 24 June
Alloway’s one day music festival Upside Doon has announced the first batch of bands joining Northern Roots festival was started by Bruce its 2017 line up. The BMX Bandits, Mull HistoriMacGregor in 2009 to highlight upcoming folk cal Society, Have Mercy Las Vegas, The Stumand roots artists but has developed to showcase blers and C. Macleod are confirmed for the event the best talents in Scottish music. Bruce said: on Saturday 24 June. “It’s a festival that prides itself in booking brilliant acts. I’m lucky in my profession as a musihttps://nts.cloudvenue.co.uk/upsidedoon cian and a radio presenter to meet and hear so many superb musicians and this is our chance to get them on our very own festival. It’s really a festival for music lovers – there’s no side-shows Stirling or gimmicks – its music, music, music, all the 25 June way.
music and football which kicks off at 11am and runs until 6pm on Sunday 25 June at Stirling Albion FC, Stirling Sports Village. Stirling fundraising group The Scribbler’s Picnic will be hosting two stages of live music, a food village, stalls and kid’s activities. www.binoslive.co.uk
Kelburn Garden Party Kelburn Castle, nr. Fairlie 30 June - 3 July The Kelburn Garden Party Festival builds on its reputation, hand crafted and honed over the last eight years, as one of the most unique and exceptional festivals in the UK. Their 2017 line-up demonstrates as strong an appreciation for underground club culture and rock, as for folk, jazz, electronica and world music, tying together programming strands deliberately traditional and historical with the contemporary and forward looking. www.kelburngardenparty.com
JULY Stonehaven Folk Festival Stonehaven 6-9 July
Come and join us as Stonehaven Folk Festival celebrates its 29th year. 2017 Guests include Irish Singer and Piper Jarlath Henderson, renowned Scottish Fiddler John McCusker, Mancunian Mike McGoldrick and friends, singer songwriter Archie Fisher, singer Emily Smith, young Stirling Albion FC, The Scribbler’s Picnic and PruOrkney four piece Fara and Scottish Young Tradential UK & Europe have collaborated to create dition Musician of the year finalist Iona Fyfe. an exciting new family friendly community festival – Binos Live. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk The trio have joined forces to create a day of
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