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EDINBURGH + Mid - East - West Lothian Send us all your gig dates for Edinburgh and Lothians area. Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 7 NOVEMBER Kelburn Garden Party presents ….. THE JOHN LANGAN BAND with KING EIDER and friendly Kelburn DJs: At Studio 24, Carlton Road, Edinburgh. 11pm – 3am Tickets: £6+BF (advance) / £8 on the door from Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland www.kelburngardenparty.com 8 NOVEMBER Pathhead Music Collective presents ….. THE BEVVY SISTERS: At Pathhead Village Hall. Pathhead keeps up its reputation as one of the most musical villages in Scotland. Mixing equal measures of sweetness and sass, grit and glamour, heartbreak and hilarity– cut with a dash of potent Scottish spirit – a night with the Bevvy Sisters featuring the vocals of Pathhead’s own Gina Rae is definitely a treat. Since we last saw them the Bevvy Sisters have released an album, garnered 5 star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and are currently on a UK tour. Don’t miss out on a great Saturday night (remember, this gig sold out last year), get your ticket at Wahlberg’s Bakers in Pathhead or e-mail ginarae@onetel.com. Doors open at 8pm with music from 8.30pm. www.pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk
Identity Parade presents ….. THE LONELY TOGETHER, ORTHODOX, NATHAN CONNOLLY (LITTLE MATADOR / SNOW PATROL), ALAN R DAVISON and ZOË BESTEL: At The Mash House, Hasties Close, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. EH1 1JG. 4pm - 9pm. Hosted by XFM Scotland's Jim Gellatly, Identity Parade's 10th Anniversary gig promises a full musical extravaganza split between two rooms in Edinburgh's Mash House venue in the Old Town. The show is an over 14s to encourage younger musicians to come along, be inspired and make some contacts. Tickets on the door and also through Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com/event/880901 £6-for aged 18 and over, £4-for ages 14-17 (ID required) www.facebook.com/identityparade DAVID MACGREGOR / AHMED DICKINSON CARDENAS; The Voodoo Rooms,West Register St, Edinburgh, Doors 7.15pm, £10 Adv stbf. THE OZRIC TENTACLES: At The Electric Circus, Edinburgh. From their inception at Stonehenge Festival in 1983 the Ozric Tentacles have been what can only be described as transformational, both for the listener and for the band themselves. Catch their European tour with sneaky peek tracks from their yet to be released Double Album, this years tour is looking to be one 'Out of this World' musical journey you will not want to miss. www.ozrics.com
THE LOST BROTHERS: Ireland’s finest altfolk harmony duo are back in the Scotland at Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Their new album EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA, Join us was produced by The Coral’s Bill Ryder on our winter Journey Into Melody, for a fine Jones. If you’re not familiar, here’s their selection of favourites from stage, screen video for ‘Derridae’: and British light music. Sullivan’s overture www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkU7SUKux9A from The Yeomen of the Guard; music from http://thelostbrothersband.com/ West Side Story and hits by Richard Rodgers; vintage radio themes – In Town Tonight and STACEY KENT: At Edinburgh’s The Queen’s Puffin’ Billy; plus the theme from Schindler’s Hall. This American, Grammy-Nominated List and A Salute to the Big Bands. Music international jazz star appears in concert as reflecting The Great War includes Roses of part of her worldwide ‘Changing Lights’ Picardy, George Butterworth’s The Banks of album tour. This date is the only Scottish Green Willow, Eric Coates’ Wood Nymphs and concert of her 2014 worldwide album tour. Tommies’ Tunes – a sing-along of World War www.facebook.com/StaceyKent One songs. Plus a selection of songs from Trial by Jury, Iolanthe, Chu Chin Chow; Faust 11 NOVEMBER and others. Queen’s Hall, 85-89 Clerk St Edinburgh. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £11 / TOM CLELLAND; A well known devotee of £9.50 / £7.50. Robert Louis Stevenson, Tom Clelland is a highly respected singer/songwriter, whose 9 NOVEMBER albums gather rave reviews and whose 2012
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Stevenson based Fringe show sold out, returns to the Leith Folk Club - along with Cellist, Wendy Weatherby. Expect plenty of Stevenson, but also lots of his own excellent material. Leith Folk Club. Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm. Tickets £7 which can be reserved using: http://leithfolkclub.com/tickets
revisiting the album from start to finish - track by track. Fans be treated to Hue and Cry hits and classics with support from special guests. www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.facebook.com/hueandcry
12 NOVEMBER EUGENE RIPPER: At Henry's Cellar, Edinburgh. Canada's trailblazing punk folk/indie rocker returns to the UK for a whistle stop tour to promote his new album "Hangman". Eugene Ripper is one of Canada's most enduring indie artists and his quasi legendary status within the Canuck underground scene is well documented. www.eugeneripper.com 13 NOVEMBER HUE AND CRY: At Queens Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Remote Hue and Cry will be taking to the road in November for the ‘Remote 2014 Scottish Tour’. Pat and Greg along with their full on 8 piece band will be
DANCING MICE: Dancing Mice are playing one of their rare live gigs to launch their new album at Henry’s Cellar Bar, 16 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8BJ. Entry is free. Doors 7pm. Dancing Mice are on about 8pm. Quiz Culture, the new album from Scotland’s Dancing Mice, is released on 1 December 2014. www.dancingmice.co.uk
LIGHTS OUT BY NINE / HUNTER HOPE. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register St, Edinburgh, 7.15pm, £8.50 adv stbf. 15 NOVEMBER HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN: At St. Brides Community Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ. 7.30pm Tickets £18/£16 conc. Tel. 0131 346 1405. The amazing jazz/western swing band from Austin, Texas on a UK Tour. www.facebook.com/hotclubofcowtown
14 NOVEMBER 16 NOVEMBER WE CAME FROM THE NORTH with support from A SUDDEN BURST OF COLOUR and GLACIER: Edinburgh based instrumental rock band launch their second EP "Low Sun, Long Shadow" at Opium, Edinburgh. 7pm £5 on the door 18+ www.facebook.com/ events/914880268539645/
CAROLINE GILMOUR: At The Caves, Edinburgh. Caroline grew up in Newtongrange, near Edinburgh and her inspirations were singer songwriters Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and Eddi Reader. www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic
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TOUR DATES November 7 Birnam Arts Centre 9 The Ironworks, Inverness 10 Universal Halls, Forres January 14 The Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
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Scotland's most beloved troubadours, it's unlikely you'll find anyone who doesn't think of him as legendary or up there with the rest of the country's musical royalty. His career spans decades, his knowledge seemingly endless and the breadth of his songwriting epic. You know you'll need to reserve a ticket for this one, right? Leith Folk Club. Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm. Tickets £9 which can be reserved using: http://leithfolkclub.com/tickets
STANLEY ODD: At Edinburgh, Liquid Room. Edinburgh-based alternative hiphop band Stanley Odd return with their third studio album ‘A Thing Brand New’, due for release on Monday 10 November on A Modern Way Recordings, available as a limited edition heavy-weight vinyl, CD digi-pak and digital download. The band are touring during November/ December in support of it. www.stanleyodd.com
LAU: At The Queens Hall/Summerhall in Edinburgh. Free thinking visionary folk trio Lau (Martin Green, Aidan O’Rourke and Kris Drever) follow the huge acclaim received for their ‘Race The Loser’ album and tour by curating their own festival at The Queens Hall/Summerhall in Edinburgh. Lau-land invites you to enter into Lau’s musical world and experience some of the inspiring artists who have influenced Lau’s inventive approach to their own music. www.lau-music.co.uk/lau-land-home/
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WINGIN’ IT on tour: At The Soundhouse, Edinburgh. Wingin’ It are one of the most highly rated guitar THE BREW: At Bannerman’s, duo’s in the country who, in their live Edinburgh. Doors 7.30 p.m., advance show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled tickets £11+bf on 0131 556 3254. array of acoustic music styles. Weaving Hailed as one of the finest, most effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy creative and energetically enthused classic rock bands in the UK! This will be Jazz, Folk and Pop, their performances a night to remember and one show not are sure to capture the imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny Kyle” to miss! From Grimsby, The Brew has gone from strength to strength since the Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have gone on to dazzle audiences ever release of their international breakthrough “The Joker” in 2008. With since www.winginitduo.com two subsequent studio projects and a www.soundhouse.org.uk powerhouse live album, this awardwinning trio has grown into one of 25 NOVEMBER Europe's most potent rock acts, combining the musicianship of classic rock with youthful energy and a brash, FIL CAMPBELL; Irish singer/songwriter Fil Campbell has been steeped in music contemporary outlook. all her life, whether promoting it, www.facebook.com/thebrewofficial presenting it on the radio or in her own illustrious career writing and performing PHILIP SAYCE; The Mash House, Hasties Close, 37 Guthrie St, Edinburgh. with husband Tom McFarland across Ireland, the UK and Europe. Her set Doors 7.15pm ,£13.50 Adv stbf. includes plenty of traditional material and will no doubt be liberally peppered THE BREW: Hailed one of the finest, with plenty of grand craic. Leith Folk most creative and energetically Club. Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 enthused classic rock bands in the UK! Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open Don't miss out on seeing this superb 7.30pm. Tickets £7 which can be band at Bannerman’s, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ Advance tickets are reserved using: £11 + bf call 0131 556 3254 or online at http://leithfolkclub.com/tickets www.tickets-scotland.com 27 NOVEMBER www.the-brew.net 21 NOVEMBER
28 NOVEMBER THE INDOS: At Bannerman’s, Edinburgh. Born and bred in North Edinburgh, The Indos are an alternative rock band who take influence from the mod, pop and heavier rock that emerged from British rock bands of the 1960's. Mixing a blend of heavy guitar driven tracks with more melodic songs the Indos have created a unique sound. www.facebook.com/TheIndos www.twincityrecords.com LAU: At The Queens Hall/Summerhall in Edinburgh. Free thinking visionary folk trio Lau (Martin Green, Aidan O’Rourke and Kris Drever) follow the huge acclaim received for their ‘Race The Loser’ album and tour by curating their own festival at The Queens Hall/Summerhall in Edinburgh. Lau-land invites you to enter into Lau’s musical world and experience some of the inspiring artists who have influenced Lau’s inventive approach to their own music. www.lau-music.co.uk/lau-land-home/ www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/2014/11
29 NOVEMBER LORRAINE MCCAULEY & THE BORDERLANDS: At Edinburgh House Concert. Singer songwriter, Lorraine McCauley is one of the most original
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voices among the new generation of folk and roots performers, delivering biting commentary on social and personal issues. With her band, The Borderlands, on accordion, cello, fiddle, mandolin, glockenspiel, percussion, viola and guitar, they will tour the UK in October with their 4 star debut album 'Light in the Darkest Corners'. These talented newcomers have been showcased by BBC Introducing, STV and Creative Scotland, gaining recognition for their unique musical twist of original folk, world, celtic, gypsy, pop songs www.lorrainemccauley.com HUE AND CRY: At The Brunton, Musselburgh. 7.30pm. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Remote Hue and Cry will be taking to the road in November for the ‘Remote 2014 Scottish Tour’. Pat and Greg along with their full on 8 piece band will be revisiting the album from start to finish - track by track. Fans be treated to Hue and Cry hits and classics with support from special guests. www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.facebook.com/hueandcry LAU: At The Queens Hall/Summerhall in Edinburgh. Free thinking visionary folk trio Lau (Martin Green, Aidan O’Rourke and Kris Drever) follow the huge acclaim received for their ‘Race The Loser’ album and tour by curating their own festival at The Queens Hall/Summerhall in Edinburgh. Lau-land invites you to enter into Lau’s musical world and experience some of the inspiring artists who have influenced Lau’s inventive
approach to their own music. www.lau-music.co.uk/lau-land-home/ www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/2014/11
2 DECEMBER TYDE; A combination of traditional English folk and contemporary songwriting, this trio have collected an armful of plaudits and accolades wherever they've played. Consummate musicianship, energetic tunes and beautiful vocals promise a fabulous evening in their company. They've been favourably compared to Lau, but it sounds like newer bands will soon be compared to them. Leith Folk Club. Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm. Tickets £7 which can be reserved using: http://leithfolkclub.com/tickets 6 DECEMBER BIG COUNTRY ‘Steeltown’ 30th Anniversary Tour: At Edinburgh University, Teviot Debating Hall, 5/2 Bristo Square, Edinburgh.£25 www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/eusalive/about/teviot/
www.bigcountry.co.uk SAMEDIA SHEBEEN ft. Cucumelo Radio Live: Edinburgh's premiere onestop Tropical shop is back in business at Edinburgh's Mash House. Samedia Shebeen is a travelling micro-venue and sometime clubnight, the only one of its kind in Scotland. The project utilises full decor in an African Township / Jungle Den aesthetic, and features a hot and spicy soundtrack that spans the old and
new sounds of Africa, Latin America, the Carribean and beyond. On this date the night will also feature a live set from the outstanding dub/cumbia collective Cucumelo Radio - an act that features musicians from Orkestra Del Sol, Samba Ya Bamba and the Mezzanine Allstars. 11pm - 3am, The Mash House (Hasties Close, Edinbugh). £4 before 12 / £6 after www.astrojazz.co.uk 7 DECEMBER AYNSLEY LISTER BAND / G.T.BOOS BAND, The Caves, Cowgate, Edinburgh, Doors 7.15pm, £12.50 Adv stbf. 10 DECEMBER PETUNIA with NATHAN GODFREY: At House concert, Edinburgh. If ever there was a dream meant-to-be pairing it was when colourful Vipers frontman Petunia hooked up with renowned American oldtime picker Nathan Godfrey. Described by reviewers as “the real deal,” the pair mine for nuggets from the US roots music back catalogue and present them as well-burnished golden treasures. www.facebook.com/PetuniaTheVipers 11 DECEMBER CAROLINE GILMOUR: At Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. Caroline grew up in Newtongrange, near Edinburgh and her inspirations were singer songwriters Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and Eddi Reader. www.facebook.com/CarolineGilmourMusic
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12 DECEMBER CAST: At Edinburgh, Liquid Rooms. Legendary Brit pop band Cast, originally formed from two of the most lauded guitar bands from the eighties are back performing in Scotland. Originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of two of the most legendary and lauded guitar bands of the time, The La's and Shack, Cast released four albums (three of them top 10), and had ten top 10 singles. They are joined on the tour by John McCullagh and The Escorts recently signed to Alan McGees new label 359 Records. John has recently released his new single ‘Box of Tricks’ which was produced by John Power, with previous collaborations with Alabama 3 under his belt. Tickets Available from Tickets Scotland: 0141 204 5151 and www.seetickets.com/tour/cast-tour/ www.casttour.com
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Penner and Jon Wood's triumphant visit to these shores in 2013, they return with a pocketful of great reviews and having ended 2013 featured at the top of many End Of The Year lists. Reviewing them for AmericanaUK, Mike Ritchie said the performance never dipped below "magical." www.campenner.com
THE OZRIC TENTACLES: At The Art School, Glasgow. From their inception at The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. Stonehenge Festival in 1983 the Ozric Tentacles have been what can only be BRENNEN LEIGH PLUS SUPPORT; You won't have heard of Brennen Leigh, described as transformational, both for the listener and for the band but for the sake of a tenner, this is themselves. Catch their European tour worth taking a chance on. She is a with sneaky peek tracks from their yet singer/songwriter and multi to be released Double Album, this years instrumentalist. Her whip-smart songs tour is looking to be one 'Out of this have been recorded by the likes of Lee World' musical journey you will not want Ann Womack while she has also collaborated with song writing luminaries to miss. www.ozrics.com such as Lauderdale, John Scott Sherrill and Olney. When not on tour, she splits 11 NOVEMBER her time between Austin, Texas and 16 DECEMBER Nashville, Tennessee. Gurf Morlix, no less, produced her latest album, “Before CAM PENNER AND JON WOOD: At MIKE WHELLANS; The One Man Blues the World Was Made,” a joint effort with The Old Library, Kilbarchan. Following Cam Penner and Jon Wood's triumphant Band himself, Mike probably needs no Noel McKay. visit to these shores in 2013, they return introduction whatsoever. Still, if you www.fallenangelsclub.com with a pocketful of great reviews and haven't seen or heard him before, having ended 2013 featured at the top expect to be astounded as he sings and MARTYN JOSEPH: At The City Hall plays electric & acoustic Guitars, mouth Recital Rooms, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 of many End Of The Year lists. Reviewing them for AmericanaUK, Mike harp, drums, percussion and, just 1NQ. Martin Joseph is a performer like Ritchie said the performence never because he can - mouth percussion! You no other. He has been called “The dipped below "magical." might even want to bring along your Welsh Bruce Springsteen”. Doors 8pm, www.campenner.com dancing shoes. Leith Folk Club. Victoria Tickets £16.00 (+£1.00 booking fee) Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, from 0141 3538000 www. 12 NOVEMBER Edinburgh. Doors Open - 7.30pm. glasgowconcerthalls.com Tickets £9 which can be reserved using: www.facebook.com/martynjosephwales The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. http://leithfolkclub.com/tickets AN EVENING WITH SAM BAKER / 8 NOVEMBER CARRIE ELKIN & CHIP DOLAN; Texas-based Sam Baker is brilliant – just CAM PENNER AND JON WOOD: At ask anyone who’s been at any of his Glasgow (venue tbc). Following Cam 7 NOVEMBER
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HUE AND CRY: At Town Hall, Airdrie. 7.30pm. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Remote Hue and Cry will be taking to the road in November for the ‘Remote 2014 Scottish Tour’. Pat and Greg along with their full on 8 piece band will be revisiting the album from Twin City Records Showcase: At Pivo start to finish - track by track. Fans be treated to Hue and Cry hits and classics Pivo, Glasgow. Born and bred in North Edinburgh, The Indos are an alternative with support from special guests. www.ticketmaster.co.uk rock band who take influence from the www.facebook.com/hueandcry mod, pop and heavier rock that emerged from British rock bands of the Cryptic presents ….. these delicate 1960's. Mixing a blend of heavy guitar things: Directed and designed by Josh driven tracks with more melodic songs the Indos have created a unique sound. Armstrong. Following Josh Armstrong’s highly-acclaimed performances of Little www.facebook.com/TheIndos Match Girl Passion, Cryptic presents www.twincityrecords.com these delicate things – a multi13 NOVEMBER disciplinary performance in two acts, EUGENE RIPPER: At 13th Note, inspired by the life of compelling Glasgow. Canada's trailblazing punk Cryptic presents ….. these delicate things: Directed and designed by Josh folk/indie rocker returns to the UK for a photographer Francesca Woodman. Featuring Gavin Bryars’ String Quartet Armstrong. Following Josh Armstrong’s whistle stop tour to promote his new highly-acclaimed performances of Little album "Hangman". Eugene Ripper is one No.2 and Dimitri Shostakovich’s rarely of Canada's most enduring indie artists heard String Quartet No.15, performed Match Girl Passion, Cryptic presents by The Astrid String Quartet. 8pm at and his quasi legendary status within these delicate things – a multiCCA, Glasgow. Tickets: £10 (£8). Box the Canuck underground scene is well disciplinary performance in two acts, office: 0141 352 4900 www.ccadocumented. inspired by the life of compelling glasgow.com www.eugeneripper.com photographer Francesca Woodman. www.facebook.com/glasgowcryptic Featuring Gavin Bryars’ String Quartet Cryptic presents ….. these delicate No.2 and Dimitri Shostakovich’s rarely heard String Quartet No.15, performed things: Directed and designed by Josh TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: At The Armstrong. Following Josh Armstrong’s Village Inn, East Kilbride, 9:30pm, free by The Astrid String Quartet. 8pm at highly-acclaimed performances of Little admission. For further information CCA, Glasgow. Tickets: £10 (£8). Box contact Bill 07967 503027. 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SLIDE guitarist & legend, an artist with a musical CV of Sensational guitarist/songwriter Jon international collaborations and hit songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues Gomm was catapulted from cult status songs that stretch over two decades and sounds owe as much to trash country, to international acclaim when Stephen Fry tweeted praise for his music. Using punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war many genres. Universally acclaimed as one of Britain’s finest songwriters, he Delta blues and have been showcased one acoustic guitar, he creates drum sounds, bass lines and twisting melodies via eight internationally-acclaimed solo has over one thousand published songs with soulful vocals. Sell out CDs, world CD releases. Arcari has shared the stage to his name. CCA, Glasgow, Time 8pm. 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TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: At The Cartvale, Busby, 9pm, free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027.
ANIMALS & FRIENDS With Their Very Special Guest the Legendary STEVE CROPPER: At Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica St, Glasgow G1 4QD 0141 847 0820. 7pm-10.30pm £25 + £2.50 B/F www.classicgrand.comý www.tickets-scotland.com www.playitsteve.com 23 NOVEMBER EWAN MCLENNAN: At The Glad Café, Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 2HG. 7.30pm £10/£8 Tel 0141 636 6119 With two critically acclaimed albums and a BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award under his belt, as well as the plaudits he received this year after his TV appearance on the world famous Transatlantic Sessions, his latest album and tour is much anticipated. www.thegladcafe.co.uk www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk
28 NOVEMBER Glasgow Print Studio presents ….. LOUISE RUTKOWSKI: Former This Mortal Coil vocalist Louise Rutkowski presents her first solo album, “Diary of a Lost Girl”, accompanied by cowriter/producer and pianist, IRVIN DUGUID. Glasgow Print Studio, Trongate 103, Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Doors: 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £10 stbf Tickets Scotland: www. tickets-scotland.com or in person at Glasgow Print Studio. “Diary of a Lost Girl” out now @ http://smarturl.it/DOALG www.louiserutkowski.co.uk www.facebook.com/LouiseRutkowski 29 NOVEMBER Scottish Music Awards 2014: The Scottish Music Awards are back on Saturday 29 November at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket. Last year’s event raised over £145,000 for the charity Nordoff Robbins Scotland and
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13 DECEMBER StG Presents ….. IAN MCNABB & COLD SHOULDER plus support DANIEL WYLIE: At Barrowlands 2, Glasgow. Tickets £16 from Ticket Scotland. www.facebook.com/StgPromotions STANLEY ODD: At Glasgow, The Garage. Edinburgh-based alternative hip-hop band Stanley Odd return with their third studio album ‘A Thing Brand New’, due for release on Monday 10 November on A Modern Way Recordings, available as a limited edition heavy-weight vinyl, CD digi-pak and digital download. The band are touring during November/December in support of it. www.stanleyodd.com 14 DECEMBER SEED: At Broadcast in Glasgow. If you need to refresh your ears have a listen to their Shackland Session EP here.... https://soundcloud.com/seedband/sets/ shacklandsessions www.seedtheband.com 24 JANUARY THE TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An undefinable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. www.celticconnections.com www.treacherousorchestra.com
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the ‘Remote 2014 Scottish Tour’. Pat and Greg along with their full on 8 piece band will be revisiting the album from start to finish - track by track. Fans be treated to Hue and Cry hits and classics with support from special guests. www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.facebook.com/hueandcry ATOMIC BLONDIE; Based in the UK (S.Wales) an explosive tribute to Blondie! LIVE BAND! Celebrating 31 years of Blondie and their induction into the rock'n'roll hall of fame in 2006! No other female fronted band has ever beaten Blondie with their string of hits and success! The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross, Perthshire, Tickets £15 15 NOVEMBER
THE WIYOS: At The Studio, Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a 8 NOVEMBER show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy as they MARTIN JOSEPH: At Backstage @ the savour the pure essence that got them Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross, Perthshire fully hooked in the first place. The Wiyos KY13 8AS. Tickets 01577 863467 or have played Celtic Connections and www.mundellmusic.com. Martin Joseph Shetland Folk Festival and appeared at is a performer like no other. He has The Barbican Theatre in London with been called “The Welsh Bruce Seasick Steve Springsteen”. www.thewiyos.com www.facebook.com/martynjosephwales JON GOMM: At Hospitalfield, Westway, Arbroath, DD11 2NH. Doors 7pm. Tickets: £12.50 from: www.jongomm. CAM PENNER AND JON WOOD: At brownpapertickets.com Sensational The Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. guitarist/songwriter Jon Gomm was Following Cam Penner and Jon Wood's catapulted from cult status to triumphant visit to these shores in 2013, international acclaim when Stephen Fry they return with a pocketful of great tweeted praise for his music. Using one reviews and having ended 2013 acoustic guitar, he creates drum sounds, featured at the top of many End Of The bass lines and twisting melodies with Year lists. Reviewing them for soulful vocals. Sell out CDs, world tours AmericanaUK, Mike Ritchie said the and Youtube videos watched by millions, performence never dipped below are testament to Jon's incredible talent. "magical." www.facebook.com/jongommofficial www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk 13 NOVEMBER
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ROWAN ROSS – At Clarks on Lindsay Street, Dundee, 8pm, £5 on the door! Rowan is a familiar figure on Glasgow's alternative folk and jazz scene, performing his songs and also playing violin for other singers and writers. His violin playing is particularly interesting, blending influences from the worlds of jazz,blues and roots. www.facebook.com/rowanrossmusic
ED MUIRHEAD: At BrewDog, Dundee 2 hours of original ballads, blues & banter. 9pm. "Ed's live show is slick and entertaining with a sound somewhere between Tom Waits and Mick Marra. Awesome." - Dave Arcari https://twitter.com/Ed_Sings
14 NOVEMBER HUE AND CRY: At Fat Sam’s, Dundee. 7.30pm. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Remote Hue and Cry will be taking to the road in November for
20 NOVEMBER NORTH BY EAST: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club, Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members, Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk
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21 NOVEMBER WINGIN’ IT on tour: At The Big Shed, Tombreck, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. 7.30pm £10 adv/£12 door. Tel 0750 864 5453. Wingin’ It are one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their performances are sure to capture the imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny Kyle” Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have gone on to dazzle audiences ever since www.winginitduo.com www.bigshed.org.uk/wordpress 22 NOVEMBER LORRAINE MCCAULEY & THE BORDERLANDS: At The Elm House Concert, Fife. Singer songwriter, Lorraine McCauley is one of the most original voices among the new generation of folk and roots performers, delivering biting commentary on social and personal issues. With her band, The Borderlands, on accordion, cello, fiddle, mandolin, glockenspiel, percussion, viola and guitar, they will tour the UK in October with their 4 star debut album 'Light in the Darkest Corners'. These talented newcomers have been showcased by BBC Introducing, STV and Creative Scotland, gaining recognition for their unique musical twist of original folk, world, celtic, gypsy, pop songs www.lorrainemccauley.com
and tour is much anticipated. www.glenfargfolkclub.com www.facebook.com/EwanMcLennanfolk 25 NOVEMBER
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BOB CHEEVERS and STEPHEN DOSTER: At The Inn at Lathones, Largoward St. Andrews, Fife, KY9 1JE Tel 01334 840494 Doors 8pm Show 9pm £10 www.mundellmusic.com www.bobcheevers.com www.stephendoster.com 27 NOVEMBER RALLION: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club, Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members, Starting at 7.30 till about 10.30. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Kirkcaldy-Acoustic-Music-Club/139498589422792
28 NOVEMBER DAVE ARCARI: At Backstage @ The Green Hotel, Kinross. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. www.davearcari.com
SKERRYVORE are a multi-award winning folk-rock band from Scotland. Rothes Halls, Rothes Square, Glenrothes. Starts 19:30, with support Tickets £15 WINGIN’ IT on tour: At Cleish, Village Box Office: 01592 611101, online Hall details tba. Wingin’ It are one of the https://uk.patronbase.com/ most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country who, in their live show, deliver a LORRAINE MCCAULEY & THE BORDERLANDS: At Beat Generator, fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic Dundee. Singer songwriter, Lorraine music styles. Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and McCauley is one of the most original voices among the new generation of folk Pop, their performances are sure to and roots performers, delivering biting capture the imagination. Having won a commentary on social and personal coveted “Danny Kyle” Award at Celtic issues. With her band, The Borderlands, Connections, the duo have gone on to on accordion, cello, fiddle, mandolin, dazzle audiences ever since glockenspiel, percussion, viola and www.winginitduo.com guitar, they will tour the UK in October with their 4 star debut album 'Light in 24 NOVEMBER the Darkest Corners'. These talented EWAN MCLENNAN: At Glenfarg Village newcomers have been showcased by BBC Introducing, STV and Creative Folk Club, Main Street, Glenfarg, Perthshire PH2 9NU. 8pm £8/£5 Tel. Scotland, gaining recognition for their 01577 830241. With two critically unique musical twist of original folk, world, celtic, gypsy, pop songs acclaimed albums and a BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award under his belt, as well as www.lorrainemccauley.com the plaudits he received this year after his TV appearance on the world famous BOB CHEEVERS and STEPHEN Transatlantic Sessions, his latest album DOSTER: At Berits & Brown, 2
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PETUNIA with NATHAN GODFREY: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. If ever there was a dream meant-to-be pairing it was when colourful Vipers frontman Petunia hooked up with renowned American old-time picker Nathan Godfrey. Described by reviewers as “the real deal,” the pair mine for nuggets from the US roots music back catalogue and present them as well-burnished golden treasures. www.facebook.com/PetuniaTheVipers
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CAM PENNER AND JON WOOD: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Following Cam Penner and Jon Wood's triumphant visit to these shores in 2013, they return with a pocketful of great reviews and having ended 2013 featured at the top of many End Of The Year lists. Reviewing them for AmericanaUK, Mike Ritchie said the performence never dipped below "magical." www.campenner.com STANLEY ODD: At Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree. Edinburgh-based alternative hip-hop band Stanley Odd return with their third studio album ‘A
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THE RED DIRT SKINNERS: At The Salmon Bothy, Portsoy. Tickets £10 / £8adv. Once in a while, an artist comes along who simply doesn’t follow the rules! Winning National Awards in both Blues and Country, the Red Dirt Skinners are equally at home on a festival stage, or in a folk club too. Without fail, audiences are on their feet at the end of a Red Dirt Skinners show, and all are saying the same thing... 'that’s refreshingly different'. www.almostbluepromotions.com 27 NOVEMBER THE RED DIRT SKINNERS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Tickets £10 / £8adv. Once in a while, an artist comes along who simply doesn’t follow the rules! Winning National Awards in both Blues and Country, the Red Dirt Skinners are equally at home on a festival stage, or in a folk club too. Without fail, audiences are on their feet at the end of a Red Dirt Skinners show, and all are saying the same thing...
PETUNIA with NATHAN GODFREY: At Glenbuchat Hall, Aberdeenshire. If ever there was a dream meant-to-be pairing it was when colourful Vipers frontman Petunia hooked up with renowned American old-time picker Nathan Godfrey. Described by reviewers as “the real deal,” the pair mine for nuggets from the US roots music back catalogue and present them as well-burnished golden treasures. www.facebook.com/PetuniaTheVipers 13 DECEMBER BIG COUNTRY ‘Steeltown’ 30th Anniversary Tour: At Montrose,Town Hall Melville Gardens, Montrose. 7pm £20 +£1.85 Fee www.angus.gov.uk/leisure/townhalls/ montrose.htm www.bigcountry.co.uk
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HIGHLANDS Send us all your gig dates for the Highlands Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 9 NOVEMBER THE TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At The Ironworks, Inverness. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An undefinable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. 7.30pm Tickets £12 Tel. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com www.treacherousorchestra.com MARTIN JOSEPH: At One Touch @ Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA. Tickets 01463 234234 or www.eden-court.co.uk Martin Joseph is a performer like no other. He has been called “The Welsh Bruce Springsteen”. www.facebook.com/martynjosephwales Watercolour House Concert presents ….. BRUCE MOLSKY: At Watercolour Music, Ardgour, Lochaber PH33 7AH, 3pm. Advance booking advised on 01855-841320, e: mak@watercolourmusic.co.uk Entry by £10.00 Donation, under 16's free. In this, Watercolour’s only ‘House Concert’ this winter, Bruce Molsky, a native of the Bronx with his musical heart in the Appalachian Mountains, will be showcasing his unique brand of fiddle and guitar playing. www.watercolourmusic.com 10 NOVEMBER
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Transclyde Music presents ….. SARAH MCQUAID : At St. Paul’s Hall. Sarah will also tutor a DADGAD guitar workshop on the Sunday. Transclyde 13 NOVEMBER Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. Tickets from Musicker 01700 THE WIYOS: At Eden Court, Inverness. 502287. Now back to their acoustic roots and https://twitter.com/transclydemusic format - and what a show they put on as http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ they keep their army of faithful fans happy as they savour the pure essence 10 DECEMBER that got them fully hooked in the first place. The Wiyos have played Celtic ADAM HOLMES and the EMBERS with Connections and Shetland Folk Festival ELLA THE BIRD aka Siobhan Wilson : and appeared at The Barbican Theatre in At Carnegie Hall, Sandwick, Shetland London with Seasick Steve Islands 7.30pm, £12/£8. The 23-yearwww.thewiyos.com old Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter is one of the brightest rising stars on the 28 NOVEMBER Scottish folk scene, with influences from either side of the Atlantic mixing STANLEY ODD: At Inverness, traditional and contemporary folk with Ironworks. Edinburgh-based alternative his own brand of Americana. hip-hop band Stanley Odd return with www.adamholmesandtheembers.com their third studio album ‘A Thing Brand New’, due for release on Monday 10 11 DECEMBER November on A Modern Way Recordings, available as a limited edition heavyADAM HOLMES and the EMBERS with weight vinyl, CD digi-pak and digital ELLA THE BIRD aka Siobhan Wilson : download. The band are touring during At Mareel Centre, Lerwick, Shetland November/December in support of it. Islands 7.30pm, £16/£12. The 23-yearwww.stanleyodd.com old Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter is one of the brightest rising stars on the Scottish folk scene, with influences from either side of the Atlantic mixing traditional and contemporary folk with his own brand of Americana. www.adamholmesandtheembers.com Send us all your gig dates for all of the Scottish islands 13 DECEMBER
WEST COAST ISLANDS / SHETLAND / ORKNEY Email them to Carol
carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 8 NOVEMBER Transclyde Music presents ….. STEVE JAMES : At Craigmore Bowling Club. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. Tickets from Musicker 01700 502287. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/ 12 NOVEMBER
THE TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Universal Hall, Findhorn, nr Forres. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An undefinable collective force fusing people, concepts, styles and influences, shaping a musical supergroup that defies description. From the North to the South, East to the West they came, converging in the musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading ideas over beers and playing music with ferocity, verve and passion. 7.30pm Tickets £16/£14 Tel.
Transclyde Music presents ….. BLUE SWAMP BAND: At Craigmore Bowling Club. Transclyde Music promote live music on the Isle of Bute. Tickets from Musicker 01700 502287. https://twitter.com/transclydemusic http://transclydemusic.co.uk/
KILMARNOCK / AYR / DUMFRIES AREAS
& Carlisle + 1 hour over the border
Send us all your gig dates THE WIYOS: At An Lanntair, for Dumfriesshire, Stornoway. Now back to their acoustic South West and Cumbria areas roots and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of Email them to Carol faithful fans happy as they savour the carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. The Wiyos have played 8 NOVEMBER Celtic Connections and Shetland Folk Festival and appeared at The Barbican SKYLINE: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick, Theatre in London with Seasick Steve 9pm, free admission. For further www.thewiyos.com information contact Bill 07967 503027. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick 22 NOVEMBER
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These acts showcased at goNORTH 2014 Adopted As Holograph : Algernon Doll : Angus Munro : Atom Tree : Baby Strange : Beecake : Black Cub : Broken Records : Bronagh & The Boys : Charlotte Brimner : Copper Lungs : Cryptic Keys : Culann : Dante : Deathcats : Delta Mainline : Dorec-A-Belle : Dr Wook : Eleanor Nicolson : F**K Art Let’s Dance (Germany) : Fat-Suit : Felix Champion : Foreignfox : Forest Fires : Friends In America : Garden Of Elks : Griefjoy (France) : Halfrican : Hector Bizerk : Hold Fast (Norway) : Indian Red Lopez : Le Vasco (France) : Lionel : Machines In Heaven : Miaoux Miaoux : Michael Cassidy : Miss Irenie Rose : Model Aeroplanes : Neon Waltz : Our Future Glory : Pale Honey (Sweden) : Pinact : Poor Things : Prehistoric Friends : Roman Nose : R51 : Scary People : Schnarff Schnarff : Shaped : Silver Coast : Siobhan Wilson : Teen Canteen : The Broken Ravens : The Hazey Janes : The Moon Kids : The Yawns : The Youth And Young : United Fruit : Vasa : Vladimir : Wecamefromwolves
goNORTH @ Belladrum These acts appeared on the goNORTH Stage @ Belladrum Hector Bizerk : Model Aeroplanes : Our Future Glory : Neon Waltz : Tijuana Bibles : Broken Ravens : Ella the Bird (Siobhan Wilson) : Foreignfox : Poor Things : Hunter & The Bear : Garden of Elks : Campfires in Winter : Cryptic Keys : Jipsy Magic : Dagny : Ollie Forrest : Last of the Privateers : Eleanor Nicolson : Whispery Club : Silver Coast : Holy Esque : SHAPED : Searching For Donkeys : An Cùrsa Ciùil (UHI) : Na Balaich (UHI)
goNORTH Stage @ Wickerman These acts appeared on the goNORTH Stage @ Wickerman Broken Records : Ella The Bird (Siobhan Wilson) : Roman Nose : United Fruit : Teen Canteen : Prehistoric Friends : Wecamefromwolves : The Moon Kids : Scary People : Schnarff Schnarff : Pale Honey : Dante : Copper Lungs : Our Future Glory : Halfrican : Angus Munro : Vladimir : Adopted as Holograph : Felix Champion : Culann www.facebook.com/gonorthinverness https://twitter.com/goNORTHFEST www.gonorthfestival.co.uk
MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide …….. page 22: ayrshire + dumfriesshire / scottish borders + just over THE HELMS: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning, 9pm, free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027.
further information contact Bill 07967 503027. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick 28 NOVEMBER
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MILESTONE: At The Bellfield Tavern, Kilmarnock, 9pm, free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027. www.facebook.com/bellfieldinnkilmarnock
15 NOVEMBER WILDCARD: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick, 9pm, free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick THE DEBT COLLECTORS: At The Alton Inn, Kilwinning, 9pm, free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951
NO DOGZ ALLOWED: At The Bellfield Tavern, Kilmarnock, 9pm, free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027. www.facebook.com/bellfieldinnkilmarnock
AUDIOCLASS: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick, 9pm, free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027. www.facebook.com/eagle.prestwick
CAM PENNER AND JON WOOD: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Following Cam Penner and Jon Wood's triumphant visit to these shores in 2013, they return with a pocketful of great reviews and having ended 2013 featured at the top of many End Of The Year lists. Reviewing them for AmericanaUK, Mike Ritchie said the performence never dipped below "magical." www.campenner.com
16 NOVEMBER
MATT WOOSEY: At Stobo Village Hall, Stobo, Peebles EH45 8NX show 7.30pm 7 DECEMBER £12/£10 conc. Tel. 01721 740620 / 07809 480283 PETUNIA with NATHAN GODFREY: At jenny.haywood@gmail.com Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. If ever The acoustic blues/folk artist is touring there was a dream meant-to-be pairing his new album ‘Wildest Dreams’ which is it was when colourful Vipers frontman released on 3 November. Petunia hooked up with renowned www.facebook.com/WooseyBlues American old-time picker Nathan Godfrey. Described by reviewers as “the 24 NOVEMBER real deal,” the pair mine for nuggets from the US roots music back catalogue BOB CHEEVERS and STEPHEN and present them as well-burnished DOSTER: At String Theory @ Tower golden treasures. Mill, Heart Of Hawick, Tower Mill, www.facebook.com/PetuniaTheVipers Kirkstile, Hawick. Box office 01450 360688, 7.30pm. www.heartofhawick.co.uk/towermill/ www.bobcheevers.com www.stephendoster.com
SCOTTISH BORDERS
& Berwick + 1 hour over the border
16 NOVEMBER
for ac/dc and have all the trimmings including the famous cannons. A massive night for rock fans in the borders. Volunteer Hall. Galashiels. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £10. from the Golden Lion Pub, Galashiels or from www.borderevents.com
20 NOVEMBER
WINGIN’ IT on tour: At Eastgate Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles, Tel 01721 725777. Wingin’ It are one of the most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country Email them to Carol who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com energy fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving effortlessly between 7 NOVEMBER Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their performances are sure to capture CAM PENNER AND JON WOOD: At the imagination. Having won a coveted The Border Club, Hawick. Following Cam “Danny Kyle” Award at Celtic Penner and Jon Wood's triumphant visit Connections, the duo have gone on to to these shores in 2013, they return dazzle audiences ever since with a pocketful of great reviews and www.winginitduo.com having ended 2013 featured at the top www.eastgatearts.com of many End Of The Year lists. Reviewing them for AmericanaUK, Mike 6 DECEMBER Ritchie said the performence never dipped below "magical." St Boswells Live! presents A www.campenner.com Christmas Jazz Show starring THE Send us all your gig dates for Scottish Borders and Northumberland areas
THE WIYOS: At The Grapes, Stranraer. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy as they savour the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. The Wiyos have played Celtic Connections and Shetland Folk Festival 8 NOVEMBER and appeared at The Barbican Theatre in London with Seasick Steve Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café in Berwick www.thewiyos.com presents: Lunchtime from 1pm - Yves Martins will be in the café doing a pedal 22 NOVEMBER demonstration, there are some amazing new pedals out and you can ask him BLACKLEAF 40: At The Alton Inn, questions and hear the latest sounds. Kilwinning, 9pm, free admission. For Come for a coffee and be amazed. For further information contact Bill 07967 details email Brian at 503027. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 themusicgallery@btconnect.com
ALEX YELLOWLEES BAND, also featuring the EARLSTON HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND and more… If you like jazz, then you’ll love this evening – a perfect night to get you in the swing, and feeling all seasonal. Featuring a host of talent from across Scotland. Tickets @ http://stboswellslive. wordpress.com/ www.stboswellslive.com
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FIVE WHEEL DRIVE: At Eagle Tavern, Prestwick, 9pm, free admission. For
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NOVEMBER
days across various venues in Glasgow.
side resorts.
www.celticconnections.com
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Kinross-shire's Winter Festival Big Burns Supper
Brew at the Bog
Kinross-shire November-December
Dumfries 23-31 January
Inverness 2 May 2015
Kinross-shire Winter Festival celebrates all local events happening during November and December. Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation (KLEO) has announced that Eddi Reader will perform at the Kinross-shire's Winter Festival on Saturday 22 November. For updates, tickets and more information please visit the festival website ..... www.kinrosswinterfestival.co.uk
Big Burns Supper is Dumfries’ newest multidisciplinary festival of contemporary performing arts, providing an annual platform for the most innovative music, theatre, visual arts, dance, live art, film, cabaret and children’s events. The festival will take place from the 23rd until the 31st January 2014. Go to http://2014. bigburnssupper.com/ to find out more about the festival. World's Biggest Night Burns Celebration.
Carrying Stream Festival
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Super earlybird tickets have already sold out! Next batch of tickets go on sale in October! Brew at the Bog is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the world: a festival full of new music and new beer. BrewDog are the leaders of the craft beer revolution and they are about breaking rules, taking risks, upsetting trends, unsettling institutions but first and foremost, great tasting beers. As one newspaper put it, BrewDog is the new black. Bogbain Farm is based just outside Inverness and was crowned the “Best Unusual Venue” at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards. Brew at the Bog is just the latest in festivals Bogbain is hosting and the fabulous surroundings of this old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2015 will go down in history.
Edinburgh 5-12 November The 13th annual autumn music festival by The Edinburgh Folk Club who meet every Wednesday at 8pm in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar - www. edinburghfolkclub.co.uk www.carryingstreamfestival.co.uk/csf14.htm
APRIL Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh 10-15 April 2015
The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Denholm Folk Music Festival Harp Festival is an annual celebration and gathDenholm ering of musical talents. Find out more about us 7-9 November at www.clarsachsociety.co.uk The Clarsach Society (Comunn na Clarsaich) encourages interest Folk fused with rock and country gives the 11th in the instrument, especially amongst young Denholm Folk Music Festival an added twist. This players, who enjoy its adaptability to solo work, folk fusion festival in the Scottish countryside is accompaniment or ensemble playing. The Socia relative newcomer, slowly building a reputaety also presents the Edinburgh International tion in the local area. It's a small and cozy affair Harp Festival - an annual celebration and gathnot far across the Scottish border which has al- ering of musical talents. Every Spring we bring ways managed to attract quality headline acts to harpists from across the globe together to rub compliment the workshops and open mic sesshoulders with you, the audience. sions. Free sessions all weekend in the Auld Cross Keys, The Fox and Hounds and Denholm www.harpfestival.co.uk Meet. Sessions, licensed bar and meals available all weekend in the Festival Club, Lesser Hall. www.denholmfolkfest.co.uk
MAY
Fiddle 2014
35th Shetland Folk Festival
Edinburgh 21-23 November
Shetland 30 April -3 May
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Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Dumfries and Galloway 21-31 May Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. The founding aim was to bring international performers of the highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural communities since then this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud to also be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the visual arts and films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the region, from large to small, formal to informal, urban to rural. www.dgartsfestival.org.uk
Orkney Folk Festival Orkney 21-24 May
Here we are folks – Orkney Folk Festival number 33! Once again we have some big names comThe Scots Fiddle Festival seeks to sustain and The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk fes- ing north to join in the fun in May, and from the promote Scottish fiddle tradition and idioms, by tival is regarded a prestigious event for perform- ceilidh bands to the almost indie strand, we providing a platform for performance, education, ers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a vol- have brought together a broad mix of artists and participation. A weekend of concerts, recit- untary committee (and run by an even bigger that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretaals, workshops, talks and exhibitions is held on pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in tion of the increasingly expansive folk genre. As an annual basis highlighting regional Scottish reaching out to even the most far flung areas of ever, our local traditions and musicians – both fiddle styles and intercultural connections. Origi- Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the established and emerging – will be centre stage nally started in 1996, Fiddle 2014 continues to isles, consisting of some of the best Internaalongside those visiting the festival. be run by the Scots Fiddle Festival Ltd, whose tional, British and Shetland music that the world aim is to promote and sustain traditional fiddle has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are reguwww.orkneyfolkfestival.com music so that it can hold its place in the culture larly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of of Scotland and the world. local musicians that our remote isles have to of- Styrathyre Music Festival fer. Styrathyre www.scotsfiddlefestival.com 24-25 May www.shetlandfolkfestival.com
JANUARY
2015
Celtic Connections Glasgow 15 January - 1 February Celtic Connections 2015 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18
Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 1-4 May 2015
Styrathyre Music Festival can boast of being the largest Community based Music Festival in Scotland with over 250 individual Musicians taking part and despite challenging weather had over 1600 attending. Next years Festival is already confirmed for 29-31st May 2015.
The 28th Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekwww.balvaig.co.uk ends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest sea-
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