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ADMIRAL FALLOW. www.bbcalba.co.uk 22 NOVEMBER Cuirm @ Celtic: 11pm on BBC ALBA. STOCKTON’S WING in concert at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket.. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Cuirm @ Celtic: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. STOCKTON’S WING in concert at Glasgow’s Torcuil’s Guide to Being a Gael: 11.45pm Old Fruitmarket.. on BBC ALBA. Torcuil meets a trophy winning www.bbcalba.co.uk Mod singer and asks what makes a great ceilidh. Ar Duain: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Mary Ann www.bbcalba.co.uk Kennedy with miniority-language music, including a performance by ELLEN 23 NOVEMBER MACDONALD. www.bbcalba.co.uk Port: 10pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS and MUIREANN NICAMHLAOIBH explore 20 NOVEMBER their musical roots in Dublin. www.bbcalba.co.uk Binneas: 9.50pm on BBC ALBA. BARBARA DICKSON sings ‘Rigs O’ Rye’ accompanied Fonn Fonn Fonn: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. on guitar by TROY DONOCKLEY. An off-beat music quiz hosted byy rresident www.bbcalba.co.uk wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk Storas: 10.00pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS brings us music from the BBC Alba 25 NOVEMBER archive celebrating renowned musicians. www.bbcalba.co.uk Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10pm on BBC ALBA. An off-beat music quiz hosted byy rresident wit Fonn Fonn Fonn: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Gilleasbuig Ferguson. An off-beat music quiz hosted byy rresident www.bbcalba.co.uk wit Gilleasbuig Ferguson. www.bbcalba.co.uk Port: 10pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE FOWLIS and MUIREANN NICAMHLAOIBH explore 21 NOVEMBER their musical roots in Dublin. www.bbcalba.co.uk Da-Fhillte: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Singers and musicians from Ireland and Scotland gather 5 DECEMBER in Glasgow for musical sessions. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads / Scottish Traditional Music Awards 2015: On BBC Alba from 9pm – Cuirm @ Celtic: 9pm on BBC ALBA. JULIE 11.00pm. Live from Dundee. BBC ALBA has FOWLIS presents SOLAS, the Irishconfirmed its plans for coverage of the American folk supergroup, from Celtic awards, widely regarded as the biggest night Connections. of the Scots Traditional music calendar. For www.bbcalba.co.uk the first time ever, included in this year’s package will be worldwide coverage online U2: 11pm on BBC ALBA. This is the story of with BBC Radio Scotland also broadcasting U2’s energy and commitment to social the awards live from the event. Hosting the causes. evening will be Mary Ann Kennedy and Tony www.bbcalba.co.uk Kearney. Along with presentations of awards across sixteen categories, the evening will Torcuil’s Guide to Being a Gael: 11.45pm feature live performances from a host of top on BBC ALBA. Torcuil meets a trophy winning Scottish performers including renowned Mod singer and asks what makes a great Gaelic singer CATHY ANN MACPHEE who ceilidh. will be travelling from Canada for the www.bbcalba.co.uk occasion, as well as the PEATBOG FAERIES and DUNCAN CHISHOLM, who won Album Cuirm @ Celtic: 12-midnight on BBC ALBA. of the Year 2014. A very special concert from Chicago featuring www.bbc.co.uk/alba JULIE FOWLIS, SESSION A9 and
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TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Studio 24, Edinburgh. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and MAIRI CAMPBELL: Concert for the breadth of Scotland. An un-definable Penicuik Community Arts Association, 4 collective force fusing people, concepts, West St, Penicuik EH26 9DL, tickets: styles and influences, shaping a musical 01968 678804. Mairi lives in Edinburgh supergroup that defies description. where she combines songwriting, From the North to the South, East to the Send us all your gig dates for teaching and live performance. Her West they came, converging in the Edinburgh and Lothians area. version and voice of Auld Lang Syne was musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading chosen for the blockbuster movie 'Sex ideas over beers and playing music with Email them to Carol and the City' 2008. She has also sung ferocity, verve and passion. This is a carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com for President Clinton and Sean Connery tale of musical origins… and recently supported Joan www.treacherousorchestra.com 20 NOVEMBER Armatrading in Scotland. www.facebook.com/MairiCampbellOfficial SCOTTISH CHAMBER CHOIR: At Old davesnewbike plus RORY BUTLER St Paul's Church, Edinburgh. Scottish and performance poet ELSPETH MICKEY 9s .. The Afterparty Music Centre member Rory Boyle’s MURRAY: At Stone Soup November at Manifesto Tour: At The Electric Circus, music performed by Scottish Chamber the Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh. Edinburgh. Explosive, unapologetic and Choir. Rory Boyle is also shortlisted for a Admission on the door £8 (£6). Doors infectious, Mickey 9s are four friends BASCA British Composer Award. open 7.30pm. Starts sharp at 8pm. from Glasgow who have been playing www.scottishchamberchoir.org.uk davesnewbike is a Scottish band playing together since their school days. They rootsy pop for grown-ups. Their debut describe seeing Daft Punk's Alive Tour 22 NOVEMBER album, wanderlust, was released on as "a spiritual-like encounter" that Fogo Records in the spring of 2015. inspired them to try to make dance Tonight - A West End Christmas: At
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MacMillan’s rich and intricate score. At times plaintive and lyrical, at others reaching into the far corners of tonality, 26 NOVEMBER this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, finding a very human story DAVE ARCARI: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter in something divine. £18.00 (£15.00 conc. £10.00 student/unemployed/ Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as under 18), 08444 771000 much to trash country, punk and www.ticketweb.co.uk rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta EDINBURGH ROYAL CHORAL www.facebook.com/hebrides.ensemble UNION: At Greyfriar’s Kirk, Edinburgh, blues. 7.30pm. Edinburgh Royal Choral Union www.davearcari.com 28 NOVEMBER and JAM present the Scottish premiere of a new co-commission of The Voices JAWS with support CHARTREUSE: At The Electric Cirrcus, Edinburgh. Sticking The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. of our Ancestors by Thea Musgrave. LAU: At The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. This thrillingly expansive new 35-minute to their DIY roots, JAWS have recently released their psychedelic new video for Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, work for soloists, choirs, brass and free-thinking visionaries and all-round organ – premiered in London in July and ‘What We Haven’t Got Yet’, that was good chaps as well…small wonder Lau receiving its second performance here in filmed in their very own practice room with the help of guitarist Alex’s brother, are regarded as the epicentre of the Scotland – uses movement and new folk boom . and the track itself has received high positioning to add dramatic and sonic praises for it’s grunge melodies from the www.lau-music.co.uk impact. Tickets £18 / £15 / £12 / £5 www.thefallenangelsclub.com Available on the door or from the Usher likes of NME, DIY and MusicWeek. www.facebook.com/JAWSJAWSJAWSJAWS Hall Box Office - 0131 228 1155 29 NOVEMBER www.usherhall.co.uk 27 NOVEMBER www.ercu.org.uk DEAN OWENS & The WHISKY The Retrophones… Funk Night. The HEARTS: At Spiegeltent, Edinburgh. 25 NOVEMBER Retrophones are back in town after Velvet-voiced Dean Owens is one of playing the Belladrum Tartan Heart Scotland’s most acclaimed and ELEPHANT SESSIONS with support Festival. "This tight and slick collection established singer songwriters, with fans GENESEE: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a took us back to the golden age of disco, including Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and West Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA. and it was one of those sets that you Russell Brand. Dean’s music has been Award winning Neo-Trad quintet The wished wouldn’t end." InvernessGigs described as Celtic Americana with a Elephant Sessions were forged in the The Caves, 8-12 Niddry Street, rocky pop edge, and draws as much Highlands of Scotland. Drawing Edinburgh (the Cowgate). Doors 7pm + from his Scottish roots, especially his influence from many different genres, support. Tickets £5 each at door or home town of Leith (referenced and they create a progressive blend of online: loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, http://theretrophones.com/gigs/ heroes. The emotional honesty in his monstrous bass and pounding drums. http://unusualvenuesedinburgh.com/venues/the-caves songs shines through as he sings about Already renowned for their breathtaking people and places, love and regrets, live shows, summer 2014 saw the band HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE presents drawing favourable comparisons with climb to new heights with the release of James MacMillan's Since it was the the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet their critically acclaimed debut album: day of preparation: At St Mary's lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with The Elusive Highland Beauty. Providing Metropolitan Cathedral, York Place, a searingly soulful voice. support at the Voodoo Rooms is the Edinburgh. 7.45pm. This November, www.deanowens.com very talented Glasgow/Kenyan singer Hebrides Ensemble brings this songwriter Genesee. Doors 7.30pm, remarkable work to two magnificent SKJØR (pronounced ‘sure’) EP launch Tickets £8 (+booking fee) in advance, venues, whose vaulted acoustics create with support from SUBSTREAM and £10 on the door the perfect reflective backdrop for FORTITUDE DARLING: At Electric www.thevoodoorooms.com Usher Hall, Edinburgh. A fabulous night with stars from London's West End performing the biggest musical theatre hits with festive sparkle! With the fabulous Ruthie Henshall Louise Dearman and Jon Lee. Tickets from www.tonightproductions.co.uk
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Soundhouse at The Traverse presents ….. THE WIYOS: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. When Seasick Steve described The Wiyos as a band that would surprise, it was a right-on-the-money observation. Back then (2009) the stage performance was stuffed with surprises both on the content and visuals front. The Wiyos have continued to develop a richlyornamented original character that has matured to breath-taking effect. Each time they return to bring their stylish razzmatazz to the UK and remind us the meaning of goodtime, their audience just gets bigger and bigger. www.soundhouse.org.uk www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html
Red Note Assembly presents ….. Noisy Nights: At Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Summerhall, Edinburgh. Scottish accordionist JAMES CRABB joins the ensemble for an evening of virtuosity and versatile musicianship. Noisy Nights are the place to hear
emerging new musical ideas and voices: they’re a place to meet music-lovers, curious minds, musicians, composers and artists in an informal space and hear some of the best examples of brand new music while having a beer. They’re fun, free and your chance to listen to the musicians of Red Note. Our 10 Minute Composer’s Challenge, gives you the chance to write your own piece to be played by the ensemble after the interval. If you’re a composer, visit www.rednoteensemble.com/events/category/calls-for-scores/
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STREREOGRAM REVIEW JAMES KING & THE LONEWOLVES, The Band of Holy Joy, The Cathode Ray, Roy Moller, Lola In Slacks, Milton Star, St.Christopher Medal. The Voodoo Rooms,19a West Register Street, Edinburgh. 4 DECEMBER STEAL THE SUN album launch: At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. The Edinburgh based band Steal the Sun are releasing their self-produced debut album “Somewhere,Sometime” filled with catchy original pop-rock songs, they will be showcasing original merchandise, and offering some exciting and exclusive free giveaways. This promises to be a great night in the Capital, with support bands on from 7pm, and tickets just £5. Steal the Sun began as an idea shared between two in 2007, and has now evolved into a five piece set up ready to make an impact in Scottish music. They’ve forged their way into the spotlight by infusing many genres and influences and evolving their music to create a beautiful and addictive sound. www.facebook.com/LaBelleAngele www.facebook.com/stealthesunuk
Mellow promotions presents ….. CHRIS T-T with support BILLY LIAr and ELVIRA STITT: At Wee Red bar, Edinburgh. Chris T-T will be playing as part of his 'What Good Is A Song Though?' UK Solo Tour. Since 1999, Chris T-T has released nine studio albums. He writes for books and magazines, including for four years a weekly column on the arts for UK socialist newspaper The Morning Star. TT's most recent album is The Bear which was recorded with his long-time live band Hoodrats and released by London label Xtra Mile Recordings. Doors are at 7PM. Tickets are £10 at www.musicglue.com/mellow-promotions/
www.facebook.com/mellowpromotions www.billyliarmusic.com/ www.facebook.com/elvirastittmusic http://christt.com The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. BIG JOE LOUIS support by SIMON KENNEDY BAND: At The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. Described by Blues & Rhythm “The UK’s premier Blues outfit the most powerful and authentic sounding blues… in twenty years”, Big Joe & his band are commonly referred to as Europe's premier exponents of 'fifties down-home and Chicago blues. Together the outfit have been the UK’s first choice to accompany visiting American traditional/down-home Blues artists From the downhome sound of the Delta to contemporary blues rock riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every shade of blues with its eagerly anticipated new programme. The Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social Enterprise established to harness popular support for regular blues events in Edinburgh. http://edinburgh-blues.uk
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PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS Cool Yule: The annual 'Cool Yule' event SONGBOOK: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Phil will be joined by regular will take place from 7pm until late at collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Pathhead Village Hall. Tickets £8 (£5 Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, concessions) available from the Post Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Office and Wahlberg's bakers. Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk through a great fun night of festive music. 7 DECEMBER
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The Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. PAUL JONES and DAVE KELLY with support from JOHN ALEXANDER: At The Voodoo Rooms, www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at 7.15pm. From Soundhouse at The Traverse 19 DECEMBER the downhome sound of the Delta to presents ….. THE JOHN LANGAN contemporary blues rock riffage, the BAND: At The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS Edinburgh Blues Club showcases every 8pm, £10. It’s an up-on-your-feet night SONGBOOK: At Queen’s Hall, shade of blues with its eagerly when The John Langan Band hit The Edinburgh. Phil will be joined by regular anticipated new programme. The Traverse Bar for the first time. 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Doors 7.30pm, Music 8pm. again on tour to celebrate their stunning Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at Tickets: £5, available on door Come and 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of enjoy the hard work of the Choir's winter catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit the Delta to contemporary blues rock term as well as an opportunity to stock albums.The band will perform classic riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club up on some festive gifts with all ticket hits and live favourites including Harvest showcases every shade of blues with its profits going to Marie Curie and Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big eagerly anticipated new programme. The Macmillan Cancer. Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social http://pathheadmusiccollective.org.uk Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for Enterprise established to harness longtime fans. Tickets through popular support for regular blues events 13 DECEMBER www.ticketscotland.com in Edinburgh. www.bigcountry.co.uk http://edinburgh-blues.uk THE ARISTOCRATS: At The Liquid Room, Edinburgh. The Aristocrats 21 DECEMBER 18 MARCH (featuring guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Soundhouse at The Traverse The Edinburgh Blues Club presents Minnemann) are set to bring their unique brand of instrumental rock-fusion presents ….. BEVVY SISTERS: At The ….. DANI WILDE with support from Traverse Bar, Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. You LINDA JACKSON: At The Voodoo to Edinburgh as part of their European tour promoting their third studio album better watch out, you better not cry, you Rooms, 19a West Register Street, better not pout I’m telling you why … Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open at Tres Caballeros. The Aristocrats are those Bevvy Sisters are getting their Bad 7.15pm. From the downhome sound of three exceptional musicians whose Boys backing band out to play, and the Delta to contemporary blues rock music has the drive of blues-based hard riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club rock, sometimes veering into metal, but there’s going to be trouble. Well that didn’t scan too well, but you know what showcases every shade of blues with its played with the agility and fluidity of I mean. Bringing out the bigger band for eagerly anticipated new programme. The jazzers. www.facebook.com/thearistocratsmusic the occasion, they love to hook up with Edinburgh Blues Club is a Social those wayward Bad Boys – Andy Enterprise established to harness Thorburn on keys, Willy Molleson on popular support for regular blues events 14 DECEMBER drums and Tom Pickles on sax – it’s a in Edinburgh. big sound and it’s going to be a riot. http://edinburgh-blues.uk Soundhouse at The Traverse What better way to see in your presents ….. THE ROAMIN’ Christmas holidays? 24 MARCH JASMINE: At The Traverse Bar, www.soundhouse.org.uk Edinburgh. 8pm, £10. Forged out of the The Edinburgh Blues Club presents lively street music scene in the French ….. MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL Quarter of New Orleans, the members of 31 DECEMBER KIMBRO with support from NEIL the Roamin’ Jasmine found one another Wee Dub Festival Presents ‘Wee Dub WARDEN & GUS MUNRO: At The busking under the swampy Louisiana sun, along the banks of the Mississippi, Hogmanay’: At Studio 24, Calton Road, Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Edinburgh, 10pm - 5am. With RED EYE Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. Doors open or after hours in storefronts on Royal, HI-FI, GOLD DUBS, EL FATA, CHIEF at 7.15pm. From the downhome sound Frenchmen and Decatur Streets. ROCKAS, RIDDIM TUFFA SOUND, of the Delta to contemporary blues rock www.soundhouse.org.uk ESCAPE ROOTS ft. TOM SPIRALS & riffage, the Edinburgh Blues Club ANYA ASIA, ELECTRIKAL SOUND,
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19 NOVEMBER RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Glasgow Cottier’s. Rab Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in terms of influences. He is an accomplished songwriter whose songs reflect his lifelong interest in the popular song, in folk song and in songwriting. Alongside his acclaimed performance skills as applied to his own compositions his celebrated interpretations feature songs from sources as diverse as Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up of a rich mixture of his own songs plus some interesting interpretations. www.rabnoakes.com www.seetickets.com
expression she’s developed through her Carnatic music training. “It’s a lot of fun to play with these musicians,” she says. “They’re very serious about their music but they’re always looking to try new ideas and to bring modern ways of playing together with traditional values. Manjunath NS is brilliant. People will love what he does especially as he can play Indian percussion, is a fantastic kit drummer and he has the skill of vocalising what he’s playing, so what you get in Bangalore Dreams is strong melodies, a lot of spontaneity and rhythmical vocals that are the equivalent of Carnatic beatboxing.” www.facebook.com/Dr.JyotsnaSrikanth Father of Democracy celebrated in song - Thomas Muir: A glittering concert in the memory 18th Century political reformer Thomas Muir is being held in The University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Admission is £15. The ‘Thomas Muir 250 Concert’ features folk legend Dick Gaughan with Rallion, The Kirkintilloch Male Voice Choir and renowned singer/songwriter and producer John McLaughlin has written a song about Thomas Muir that he will sing at the concert. Bishopbriggs’ legend Thomas Muir is widely regarded as the ‘Father of Democracy’. www.thomasmuir.co.uk 21 NOVEMBER
SILVER COAST EP launch: At Classic Grand, Glasgow. Silver Coast host the launch night for their new EP 'Seasons'. RAB NOAKES (album launch): At Tickets are £6 from the venue or the Strathblane Village Hall – email: ticket link. The release comes on the villageclub1911@gmail.com . Rab back of a busy year with the band Noakes is a force to be reckoned with in performing at Belladrum Festival on the the world of music in Scotland and main stage, Jocktoberfest as well as beyond. Rab is hard to pin down in playing a sold out Electric Circus in terms of influences. He is an Edinburgh supporting The Winter accomplished songwriter whose songs Tradition and recently being selected for reflect his lifelong interest in the popular the final of Holyrood Rocks. "Showing song, in folk song and in songwriting. real promise so far in their brief career, Alongside his acclaimed performance Inverness band Silver Coast play skills as applied to his own compositions emotive, atmospheric rock, with chiming his celebrated interpretations feature guitars and soaring vocals that could songs from sources as diverse as one day fill stadia" - Vic Galloway Elizabeth Cotten to Beck Hansen. He’s www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic on tour promoting his new album ‘I’m walkin’ here’, it’s a double CD made up TUFF LOVE: At Hug & Pint, Glasgow. of a rich mixture of his own songs plus Tuff Love are Julie Eisenstein (guitar, some interesting interpretations. vocals) and Suse Bear (bass, vocals) www.rabnoakes.com plus live drummer Iain Stewart (also a member of The Phantom Band). They JYOTSNA SRIKANTH: At Kilbarchan come from Glasgow and they write Performing Arts Centre. Jyotsna dazzling, sun-streaked guitar pop songs Srikanth has become used to people with mesmerising lyrics, hearttelling her that she makes her wrenching vocals and dreamy melodies instrument sing. With Bangalore like the sound of pure summer. Dreams, where she’s joined by www.facebook.com/ReallyTuffLove keyboardist-pianist Shadrach Solomon and drummer Manjunath NS, she StG Presents ….. IAN PROWSE & ventures into rock and jazz rhythms AMSTERDAM with special guests: At while still using the techniques and Audio, Glasgow. 7.30pm £10. 20 NOVEMBER
Merseyside hero Ian Prowse has formed two successful bands Pele and Amsterdam. Possibly best known for his single 'Does this train stop on Merseyside', the song regularly elicited an emotional response from John Peel. Janice Long is a huge fan of the band having had them in no less than 4 times for live sessions. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com www.amsterdam-music.com Indievous Presents ….. THE TELERMEN + BEAFETS + ANCHOR LANE + BACKSTAGE PARADISE + STRAWBERRY WINE + AMY RAYNER: At The Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow, 7.30pm, £5/£4 (students) on door. www.facebook.com/indievous THE DEADLINE SHAKES album launch party support from FINN LE MARINEL and HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS: At St. Lukes, the recently opened music venue in the beautifully restored Grade B listed building which showcases all the original features of what was originally St Luke’s Parish Church. Debut album ‘Zealots’ is out Sunday 29 November on cd and digital via Scottish label Flowers In The Dustbin. Pre-order ‘Zealots’ @ https:// goo.gl/eyRswH Tickets £8, available from Tickets Scotland. www.stlukesglasgow.com www.facebook.com/thedeadlineshakes 26 NOVEMBER ANTON & THE COLTS: At The Treasury, Airdrie. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack Daniel"... Bluesbunny www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE presents James MacMillan's Since it was the day of preparation: At St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dunlop Street, Glasgow. 7.45pm. This November, Hebrides Ensemble brings this remarkable work to two magnificent venues, whose vaulted acoustics create the perfect reflective backdrop for MacMillan’s rich and intricate score. At times plaintive and lyrical, at others reaching into the far corners of tonality, this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, finding a very human story in something divine. £18.00 (£15.00 conc. £10.00 student/unemployed/under 18), 08444 771000
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“Walking In The Rain,” and more – as well as songs originally recorded by the group that became successful for other artists, such as “I Can Hear Music” (Beach Boys) and “Chapel of Love” (Dixie Cups). Longtime fans will thrill to the inclusion of such Ronettes cult classics as “Paradise,” expressly written for Ronnie by the late Harry Nilsson www.facebook.com/ronniespector 1 DECEMBER THE WIYOS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place. www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/upcoming-tours.html 3 DECEMBER
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area Also on the bill is ERIC BAZILIAN, best known as the founder of 1980s hit makers, The Hooters. Also playing are THE RISING, widely regarded as the UK’s leading Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Support acts are ANDY CROGHAN, MISS EMILY and ROB DYE. The Light of Day Scotland charity raises funds locally for Funding Neuro and Revive MS Support. None of the performers or organisers is paid for their services – all the money goes to charity. www.facebook.com/lodscotland
of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans. Tickets £21, through www.culturenl.co.uk www.bigcountry.co.uk
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COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans… Adelaide’s, Classic Grand 18 Jamaica Street Glasgow. Tickets £27.50. Time 7pm. www.classicgrand.com
SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Clydesdale Folk Club Christmas Concert, SAMAs Christmas Party with Corn Exchange Biggar, 7pm Tickets £10 SINDERINS, GREG PEARSON and Members £8. Southern Tenant Folk WHITE BAER: At citizenM, Glasgow. Union are the Edinburgh based string SAMAs return for a special Christmas band that over a series of albums have bash to wrap up 2015. The Scottish produced a thought provoking and Alternative Music Awards and Rebel arresting take on roots & folk music. Rebel will return for a festive music Past winners of the ‘Americana Artist Of feast to cap off the awards’ most The Year’ award the band have taken successful year to date. Dundee fivepiece SINDERINS – formerly Anderson, their music onto BBC One TV’s prime political show ‘The Andrew Marr Show’ McGinty, Webster, Ward, and Fisher top the bill for the night at the boutique plus Irish TV’s world famous chat show ‘The Late Late Show’ as well as onto Glasgow hotel which is also set to stages at prestigious festivals (Celtic feature acoustic up-and-comer GREG Connections, Belfast Open House PEARSON and the Best Newcomer Festival, Orkney Folk Festival, Belladrum nominated WHITE BAER. With all of the acts playing acoustically, the SAMAs Festival, Electric Picnic & many more). Live reviews of their concert showcases give a platform for the best THE BLACK FEATHERS: At Hug and performances have picked up on their emerging musicians in the country to Pint, Glasgow. Black Feathers are the ‘tight delivery & soaring, gorgeous perfectly paired voices of Sian Chandler hone their live skills in an intimate harmonies’ saying that ‘STFU are a must environment. Tickets from £10 (£5 for and Ray Hughes intertwine effortlessly see live band combining a rich blend of students with a valid matric card) @ to create a genre-defying sound, musical talent with a high octane Eventbrite and come with a combining elements of folk, roots, Appalachian style’ and they perform americana, and southern rock. The duo complimentary drink. their own brand of ‘thrilling traditional http://officialsama.co.uk have been touring all over the UK for musicianship’ the past 2 years, winning over new fans StG Presents ….. SPLINTERED HALO www.clydesdalefolkclub.net of all ages everywhere they go. www.facebook.com/SouthernTenantFolkUnion XMAS SHOW with special guests www.facebook.com/TheHugandPint SOUL REMOVER, MUKA: At Audio, www.facebook.com/theblackfeathers 12 DECEMBER Glasgow. 7.30pm £6. Tickets at www.stgpromotions.bigcartel.com 5 DECEMBER TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. The BIG COUNTRY: At The Concert Hall, Treacherous Orchestra story is one of Civic Centre, Motherwell ML1 1AB 01698 THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. many strands, a tale told spanning the 403120. Following the incredible success Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG length and breadth of Scotland. An un-
KATY, and writer PETER ARNOTT: At Stone Soup December at the Glad Cafe, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Admission on the door £8 (£6). Doors open 7.30pm. Starts sharp at 8pm. davesnewbike is a Scottish band playing rootsy pop for grown-ups. Their debut album, wanderlust, was released on Fogo Records in the spring of 2015. Kick-started by singer-songwriter Tom Houston and guitarist Kris Jozajtis, the bike is propelled by Sam Wilson on bass and the percussion of Simon Jaquet, with the album featuring the 'turboboost' soprano sax of recently emigrated Ken Chernoff. www.facebook.com/davesnewbike
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KRIS DREVER with IAN CARR, LOUIS ABBOTT and EUAN BURTON plus BELA FLECK + ABIGAIL WASHBURN: At Fruitmarket, Glasgow for Celtic Connections, 7pm. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter with a brand new studio album If Wishes BIG COUNTRY: At Classic Grand, 18 Were Horses, released by Reveal Jamaica Street, Glasgow G14QD 0141 Records on March 28th 2016, and a 847 0820. Following the incredible supporting tour. success of their 30th Anniversary www.celticconnections.com ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning http://krisdrever.com/gigs/ catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Send us all your gig dates for Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for Tayside, Perthsdhire, longtime fans. Tickets £27.50, through Fife and Central areas www.classicgrand.com www.bigcountry.co.uk . Email them to Carol -
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THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR. Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Fields of Fire - In A Big Country Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Kilbarchan, 8pm Tickets £12.50 Tel. Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime 01505 706346. Southern Tenant Folk fans. Union are the Edinburgh based string www.ticketscotland.com band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and 22 DECEMBER arresting take on roots & folk music. Past winners of the ‘Americana Artist Of PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS The Year’ award the band have taken SONGBOOK: At Glasgow City Hall, their music onto BBC One TV’s prime Glasgow. Phil will be joined by regular political show ‘The Andrew Marr Show’ collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen plus Irish TV’s world famous chat show Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, ‘The Late Late Show’ as well as onto Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the stages at prestigious festivals (Celtic Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you Connections, Belfast Open House through a great fun night of festive Festival, Orkney Folk Festival, Belladrum music. Festival, Electric Picnic & many more). www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook Live reviews of their concert performances have picked up on their 31 DECEMBER ‘tight delivery & soaring, gorgeous harmonies’ saying that ‘STFU are a must Club Noir Hogmanay: At Classic see live band combining a rich blend of Grand, Glasgow. New Year’s Eve musical talent with a high octane Burlesque Party. 9 p.m till 4 am. The Appalachian style’ and they perform swankiest night in town. Two cabaret their own brand of ‘thrilling traditional shows before and after midnight. Chillmusicianship’ out room. Pin-Ups Parlour. DJs play www.brookfield-knights.com/brookfield-nights-events.html
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as well as onto stages at prestigious festivals (Celtic Connections, Belfast Open House Festival, Orkney Folk Festival, Belladrum Festival, Electric Picnic & many more). Live reviews of their concert performances have picked up on their ‘tight delivery & soaring, gorgeous harmonies’ saying that ‘STFU are a must see live band combining a rich blend of musical talent with a high octane Appalachian style’ and they perform their own brand of ‘thrilling traditional musicianship’ www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk
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JYOTSNA SRIKANTH: At Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Jyotsna Srikanth has become PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS used to people telling her that she SONGBOOK: At Perth Concert Hall, makes her instrument sing. With Perth. Phil will be joined by regular Bangalore Dreams, where she’s joined collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen by keyboardist-pianist Shadrach Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Solomon and drummer Manjunath NS, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the she ventures into rock and jazz rhythms SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you while still using the techniques and At Inchyra Arts Club, Perth. This six-man through a great fun night of festive expression she’s developed through her band is credited being the originators of music. Carnatic music training. “It’s a lot of fun www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend to play with these musicians,” she says. of Celtic traditional music and dance “They’re very serious about their music grooves that band members describe as ZOE FAULKNER: At Café Tabou, Perth. but they’re always looking to try new Zoe is a 21 year old singer/songwriter "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig ideas and to bring modern ways of from Aberdeen who is currently based in details @ ….. playing together with traditional values. Perth and recently released her first EP www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ Manjunath NS is brilliant. People will ‘Voices’ which she is now promoting love what he does especially as he can around Scotland. Zoe completed her 28 NOVEMBER play Indian percussion, is a fantastic kit HND in Music at North East Scotland drummer and he has the skill of College in 2014 and is now working DAVE ARCARI (unplugged): At Bank vocalising what he’s playing, so what towards her Honours Degree in Popular Street Gallery, Kirriemuir. SLIDE you get in Bangalore Dreams is strong guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt. Music at the University of Highlands and melodies, a lot of spontaneity and Islands. blues sounds owe as much to trash rhythmical vocals that are the equivalent country, punk and rockabilly as they do www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic of Carnatic beatboxing.” pre-war Delta blues. www.facebook.com/Dr.JyotsnaSrikanth 29 DECEMBER www.davearcari.com SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The Tolbooth, Stirling. This six-man band is credited being the originators of THE WIYOS: At Acoustic Music Club, 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend Kirkcaldy. Now back to their acoustic roots and format - and what a show they of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as put on as they keep their army of "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig faithful fans happy, savouring the pure details @ ….. essence that got them fully hooked in www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ the first place. 3 DECEMBER
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SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club, The Polish Club, Kirkcaldy. 7.30pm Tickets £8. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music. Past winners of the ‘Americana Artist Of The Year’ award the band have taken their music onto BBC One TV’s prime political show ‘The Andrew Marr Show’ plus Irish TV’s world famous chat show ‘The Late Late Show’
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based band performing the ultimate tribute to the sights and sounds of the world’s greatest group, Magic of the Beatles. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 29 NOVEMBER BILLY BRAGG with DUKE SPECIAL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Regular Music presents political singer-songwriter, orator, entertainer, rabble-rouser, negotiator, pamphleteer and the fabled ‘big-nosed bard from Barking’, Billy Bragg, with guest Duke Special. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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23 NOVEMBER CHVRCHES: At The Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7.00pm. DF Concerts presents Scots electronic band Chvrches who came fifth on the BBC's Sound of 2013 list of the most promising new music talent, plus support. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 25 NOVEMBER THE HIGH KINGS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Living up to their reputation at a phenomenal live band, The High Kings serve up laughter, good times and even the odd sing along. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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MILES HUNT AND ERICA NOCKALLS: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The Wonder Stuff frontman Miles Hunt and violinist Erica Nockalls one of the most travelled duo in indie rock. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 2 DECEMBER MAGIC OF THE BEATLES: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. The annual event which traditionally heralds the start of the festive season in Aberdeen, the Evening Express Carol Concert, with carols and music performed by Aberdeen schools. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 3 DECEMBER
ZOE FAULKNER: At The Black Dog, C DUNCAN: At The Lemon Tree Lounge Aberdeen. Zoe is a 21 year old singer/ (standing), West North Street, songwriter from Aberdeen who is Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. The son of currently based in Perth and recently released her first EP ‘Voices’ which she is two classic musicians, Glasgow’s C Duncan, plays the piano, viola, guitar, now promoting around Scotland. Zoe bass and drums and has a fascination completed her HND in Music at North with the composition and performance of East Scotland College in 2014 and is classical music. Tickets from 01224 now working towards her Honours 641122 or JAWS with support CHARTREUSE: At Degree in Popular Music at the www.aberdeenperformingarts.com The Tunnels, Aberdeen. Sticking to their University of Highlands and Islands. DIY roots, JAWS have recently released www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic SWEET, MUD2 and THE RUBETTES: their psychedelic new video for ‘What At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. We Haven’t Got Yet’, that was filmed in RED DIRT SKINNERS: At Aberdeen With legendary British rock band Sweet, (SOLD OUT). Rob and Sarah will leave their very own practice room with the help of guitarist Alex’s brother, and the the audience in no doubt as to why there with Mud2 and The Rubettes featuring track itself has received high praises for is such a buzz about them. With sublime Alan Williams, Glitz, Blitz and 70s Hitz. Tickets from 01224 641122 or vocal harmonies, trademark sax solos, it’s grunge melodies from the likes of NME, DIY and MusicWeek. finger picked or insanely fast strummed www.aberdeenperformingarts.com guitar, and (if the venue permits) live www.facebook.com/ drums, Red Dirt Skinners shows are fun 4 DECEMBER JAWSJAWSJAWSJAWS and interactive. With lyrics that make KING EIDER with BOOK GROUP, THE 26 NOVEMBER you cry one minute and have you DEPORTEES, THE WOODS and CARA laughing the next. MITCHELL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge www.reddirtskinners.com IDLEWILD: At The Music Hall, (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.00pm. DF concert Aberdeen, doors at 7pm. Edinburgh’s 28 NOVEMBER presents Idlewild, Scottish alt-rockers King Eider with Book Group, The led by Roddy Woomble, plus support, in Deportees, The Woods and Cara MAGIC OF THE BEATLES: At Music the Music Hall, Aberdeen. Tickets from Mitchell. Tickets from 01224 641122 or Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. The UK01224 641122 or ANGELA HEWITT: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Supported by the Common Good Fund, Aberdeen’s Singing Chorus – the largest community choir in Scotland with 300 singers - Sing it With Flowers. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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It isn’t "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig West they came, converging in the Christmas until you go on this magical details @ ….. musical melting-pot of Glasgow, trading journey through the winter sky with www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ ideas over beers and playing music with Royal Scottish National Orchestra and ferocity, verve and passion. This is a their Christmas Concert: The Snowman. THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS: At tale of musical origins… Tickets from 01224 641122 or Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. The www.treacherousorchestra.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring a decade’s experience of bagpipes with attitude, 12 DECEMBER 18 DECEMBER drums with a Scottish accent and bagrock to the Music Hall. Tickets from Aberdeen Music Centre Christmas MACFLOYD: At The Lemon Tree Lounge 01224 641122 or Concerts: At Music Hall, Aberdeen. (standing), West North Street, www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Featuring some of Aberdeen’s finest Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. In celebration young musicians in two concerts of of the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s 6 DECEMBER festive music by bands, orchestras and Wish You Were Here album, Macfloyd choirs, Aberdeen Music Centre Christmas perform the masterpiece in its entirety. HUE AND CRY: At The Lemon Tree Concerts, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at Tickets from 01224 641122 or Lounge (standing), West North Street, 1pm (junior concert) and 7pm (senior www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Regular concert).. Tickets from 01224 641122 or Music presents the legendary Hue and ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY Cry, formed in 1983 by brothers Patrick www.aberdeenperformingarts.com presents Handel’s The Messiah: At and Gregory Kane, who have returned to 13 DECEMBER Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. For its the live scene this year with both their much-loved festive special, BBC Scottish piano and vocal format to mark the TIJUANA BIBLES: At The Lemon Tree Symphony Orchestra brings a fine centenary of Frank Sinatra’s birth, an Lounge (standing), West North Street, selection of Christmas Classics for all the artist whose career has been a huge family, favourite works by Handel, influence on their musical style. Tickets Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Born and bred in Glasgow, but with more in Tchaikovsky, Malcom Arnold, Irving from 01224 641122 or common with the swampy blues of Berlin and more, with singer and www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Louisiana, Tijuana Bibles bring their mix presenter Jamie MacDougall and of grungy sludge-based riffs and groove- conductor Richard Balcombe. Tickets 9 DECEMBER laden rhythms to The Lemon Tree. from 01224 641122 or Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com BLANCK MASS: At The Lemon Tree www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Lounge (standing), West North Street, 19 DECEMBER Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Little Big Grampian Hospitals Christmas Carol Booking Agency presents Blanck Mass, THE BANANA SESSIONS: At The the solo project of Benjamin John Power. Concert: At Music Hall, Aberdeen. Grampian Hospitals Christmas Carol Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West Tickets from 01224 641122 or Concert, in aid of CLIC Sargeant Cancer North Street, Aberdeen, doors at www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Care for Children, in the Music Hall, 7.30pm. Scottish three-piece, The Aberdeen, at 2.30pm. Tickets from Banana Sessions, take their own musical 10 DECEMBER 01224 641122 or style and wild imagination to The Lemon Tree. Tickets from 01224 641122 or THE RUBIX TOUR: At The Lemon Tree www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Lounge (standing), West North Street, 15 DECEMBER Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm. Aberdeen ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY Performing Arts, in association with Jazz presents Handel’s The Messiah: At at the Blue Lamp, present Fat Suit: The ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY presents Handel’s The Messiah: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. Director Rubix Tour, a 14-piece, multi-genre Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.15pm. Aberdeen the Scottish Chamber Orchestra from music collective from Scotland, with the violin SCO Associate Artist Alexander Angus Munro, a piano singer/songwriter. Choral Society presents Handel’s everTickets from 01224 641122 or popular oratorio The Messiah, with 100 Janiczek continues his survey of voices, a team of eminent soloists, concertos by Mozart and Beethoven, www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 23: aberdeen + north east : highlands / west coast / argyll with pianist Llŷr Williams. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 20 DECEMBER GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, 7.30pm. Winner of ITV’s Stars in their Eyes Live Grand Final Gary Mullen and The Works, perform One Night of Queen. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 21 DECEMBER PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK: At Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen. Phil will be joined by regular collaborators Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Songbook Brass Ensemble to lead you through a great fun night of festive music.
again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums.The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - plus a surprise for longtime fans. Early Bird prices - £20 (adults) £7.50 (children) Under 5s Free. Gates open 8pm www.ellonevents.com www.bigcountry.co.uk Hogmanay with THE LIMIT: At The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Hogmanay with The Limit, one of the North-east’s premier function bands, a professional, dynamic, five-piece unit that cover everything from Elvis to The Eagles. Tickets from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
20 NOVEMBER TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA: At Eden Court, Inverness. The Treacherous Orchestra story is one of many strands, a tale told spanning the length and breadth of Scotland. An un-definable 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. This is a tale of musical origins… www.treacherousorchestra.com
ANTON & THE COLTS: At Market Bar, Inverness. The Anton & The Colts sound draws on numerous influences: the pristine vocal harmonies of country and bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the tight swinging rhythms of classic soul and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH www.facebook.com/philschristmassongbook HOGMANAY: At Music Hall, Aberdeen, growl completing the mix. "An ideal accompaniment to strong drink... like 7.30pm-10pm. A traditional Scottish 26 DECEMBER Hogmanay, hosted by Robert Lovie and Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a jam session in the company of Mr Jack headlined by international opera star ZOE FAULKNER: At The Waterside Inn, RICHARD MORRISON, with THE Daniel"... Bluesbunny Peterhead. Zoe is a 21 year old singer/ JONNY HARDIE CEILIDH BAND, and www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts songwriter from Aberdeen who is CALUM BROWN, plus PAUL currently based in Perth and recently 21 NOVEMBER ANDERSON, CALUM STEWART and released her first EP ‘Voices’ which she ALI NAPIER collaborating in a new is now promoting around Scotland. Zoe band called THE DORIC. Tickets from ANTON & THE COLTS: At Eagle Bar, completed her HND in Music at North Inverness. The Anton & The Colts sound 01224 641122 or East Scotland College in 2014 and is draws on numerous influences: the www.aberdeenperformingarts.com now working towards her Honours pristine vocal harmonies of country and Degree in Popular Music at the bluegrass, raucous bluesy guitars, the University of Highlands and Islands. tight swinging rhythms of classic soul www.facebook.com/ZoeFaulknerMusic and funk with Anton’s sweet smokey growl completing the mix. "An ideal 31 DECEMBER accompaniment to strong drink... like Send us all your gig dates Robbie Robertson & Rick Danko having a for the Highlands BIG COUNTRY: At Gig At The Brig, jam session in the company of Mr Jack Email them to Carol Market Street, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Daniel"... Bluesbunny AB41 9JE. Following the incredible carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.facebook.com/antonandthecolts success of their 30th Anniversary ‘Steeltown’ Tour, BIG COUNTRY set off 26 NOVEMBER
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SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Applecross Community Hall, Applecross. This six-man band is 27 NOVEMBER credited being the originators of 'acidcroft', a fiery and infectious blend of ELEPHANT SESSIONS: At Madhatters, Celtic traditional music and dance Inverness - £5. Award winning Neo-Trad grooves that band members describe as quintet The Elephant Sessions were "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig forged in the Highlands of Scotland. details @ ….. Drawing influence from many different www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ genres, they create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, MICKEY 9s .. The Afterparty monstrous bass and pounding drums. Manifesto Tour: At Mad Hatters, Already renowned for their breathtaking Inverness. Explosive, unapologetic and live shows, summer 2014 saw the band infectious, Mickey 9s are four friends climb to new heights with the release of from Glasgow who have been playing their critically acclaimed debut album: together since their school days. They The Elusive Highland Beauty. describe seeing Daft Punk's Alive Tour www.elephantsessions.com as "a spiritual-like encounter" that inspired them to try to make dance 28 NOVEMBER music without synths. www.facebook.com/mickey9s ELEPHANT SESSIONS: At The Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin - £12. Award winning 11 DECEMBER Neo-Trad quintet The Elephant Sessions were forged in the Highlands SILVER COAST EP launch with of Scotland. Drawing influence from support SLY AT LEAST and ALL SO many different genres, they create a SIMPLE: At Spectrum Centre, progressive blend of intricate tunes, Inverness, tickets are £6 from the engulfing guitars, monstrous bass and venue or the ticket link below. Doors pounding drums. Already renowned for 8pm, 14+ welcome. Silver Coast their breathtaking live shows, summer launched their new EP 'Seasons' last 2014 saw the band climb to new heights night in Glasgow. The release comes on with the release of their critically the back of a busy year with the band acclaimed debut album: The Elusive performing at Belladrum Festival on the Highland Beauty. main stage, Jocktoberfest as well as www.elephantsessions.com playing a sold out Electric Circus in Edinburgh supporting The Winter 2 DECEMBER Tradition and recently being selected for the final of Holyrood Rocks. "Showing THE WIYOS: At Universal Hall, real promise so far in their brief career, Findhorn. Now back to their acoustic Inverness band Silver Coast play roots and format - and what a show emotive, atmospheric rock, with chiming they put on as they keep their army of guitars and soaring vocals that could faithful fans happy, savouring the pure one day fill stadia" - Vic Galloway essence that got them fully hooked in www.ticketsource.co.uk the first place. www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic www.thewiyos.com www.brookfield-knights.com/up-coming-tours.html 19 DECEMBER
20 DECEMBER SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ 28 DECEMBER SHOOGLENIFTY ‘Untied Knot Tour’: At Astley Hall, Arisaig. This six-man band is credited being the originators of 'acid-croft', a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as "hypno-folkadelic ambient trad." Gig details @ ….. www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/
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Off The Record in Galashiels: At MacArts, Bridge Street, Galashiels. TD1 1SP (only 5 min walk from new Borders Railway station). 10.30am-5pm. Admission £2 incl lunch. Tickets on link below. Festival promoters, band Live music: At Alton Inn, Kilwinning. managers, record label representatives 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 and a sound engineer are among the key music industry figures set to share 22 NOVEMBER their knowledge at this Off The Record day. The youth event, open to anyone SILVER COAST EP launch: At Fanny aged 14-25, will provide advice sessions by Gaslight, Kilmarnock. Silver Coast focusing on key aspects of the industry, 21 NOVEMBER launched their new EP 'Seasons' last including releasing music, getting/ night in Glasgow. The release comes on FREELAND BARBOUR, MAIRI organising gigs, promotion and working the back of a busy year with the band in the business. Confirmed speakers CAMPBELL, KEVIN MACLEOD and performing at Belladrum Festival on the special guest ALISTAIR ANDERSON: include Claire Donna [Soma Records], main stage, Jocktoberfest as well as Nick Roberts [Electric Fields Festival], 7.30pm (doors 7pm). Tickets £10 incl playing a sold out Electric Circus in nibbles. Freeland has crafted an amazing Edinburgh booker Ben Proudlock [Mash Edinburgh supporting The Winter House], BBC Producer Amy Ferguson book ‘The Music and The Land – The Tradition and recently being selected for Music of Freeland Barbour’ which is [The Janice Forsyth Show] and sound the final of Holyrood Rocks. "Showing engineer Nora Winstanley [Henry's published by Birlinn, cataloguing his real promise so far in their brief career, music alongside inspirational Cellar Bar]. They will be joined by Inverness band Silver Coast play photography, an opportunity to see the Grainne Braithwaite [Synergy Concerts], emotive, atmospheric rock, with chiming wonderful talents of these renowned Sarah Quinn [Academy of Music & guitars and soaring vocals that could Sound], Toni Malyn [EmuBands] and musicians. Kazmiranda = Live Music! one day fill stadia" - Vic Galloway Justine Ward [GR Management] 'Northumberland Business Award 2015 www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic pictured, who works with acts including for Creative Industries winner'. For Primal Scream and Texas. The details email Brian at 28 NOVEMBER Galashiels event sees Born To Be Wide brian@themusicgallery.com partner with Scottish Borders Council, www.facebook.com/cafekazmirandaberwickontweed THE HAT: At Alton Inn, Kilwinning. www.facebook.com/TheMusicGalleryUK Youth Borders and Borders Creative Arts 9pm, free admission. & Business Network. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Alton-Inn/130778983635951 http://offtherecord.me 28 NOVEMBER RED DIRT SKINNERS: At Nicholforest Village Hall, Cumbria/Dumfries border. Doors 7.30pm Tickets £10. Rob and Sarah will leave the audience in no doubt as to why there is such a buzz about them. With sublime vocal harmonies, trademark sax solos, finger picked or insanely fast strummed guitar, and (if the venue permits) live drums, Red Dirt Skinners shows are fun and interactive. With lyrics that make you cry one minute and have you laughing the next. www.reddirtskinners.com
String Jam Club presents ….. RITA HOSKING: At The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets £14, available in advance from the venue or on the door. Awardwinning mountain roots Californian singer-songwriter Rita Hosking, who has been likened to Gillian Welch & Iris Dement. Soulful ballads and old time drive, she is the real deal. www.facebook.com/StringJamClub
St Boswells Live! presents ….. ZŰRÖS BANDA: At St Boswell’s Hall, Scottish Borders. No doubt any tabloid would introduce Zűrös Banda as a Hungarian world music “supergroup”. However such boastfulness is far from the characteristics of the band – though, it is true that the members of Zűrös Banda are prominent figures of the Hungarian world music scene. Amongst the years of friendship, the main reason for founding the band was the mutual love for modern Balkan music. Zűrös Banda plays a unique mix of various Eastern-European and Balkan styles. 29 NOVEMBER They carefully blend Romanian, Serbian, Gypsy, Macedonian and Hungarian LAU: At The Old Fire Station, Carlisle. music with elements of jazz and modern Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, dance music styles and create a unique free-thinking visionaries and all-round sound that is Zűrös Banda. Tickets at good chaps as well…small wonder Lau www.musicglue.com/stboswellslive are regarded as the epicentre of the new https://stboswellslive.wordpress.com/ folk boom . www.lau-music.co.uk 4 DECEMBER
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String Jam Club presents ….. SHINE: At The County Hotel, 1- 5 High Street, Selkirk. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets £14, available in advance on 01750721233 or from the venue or on the door. Three voices, two Camac electroharps, and one delicious Christmas show with their Yule album "Frost & Fire." Mary Macmaster, Corrina Hewat and Alyth McCormack perform seasonal songs old & new, lush with harps, harmonies and festive sparkle. Three of the most experienced and interesting women singers to emerge from the Scottish music scene with two incredible harps, and a decidedly innovative approach to harmonies. Shine release Fire & Frost to coincide with stunning new renditions of such festive favourites as The Holly And The Ivy, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and The Christmas Song are given fresh contemporary arrangements yet with the traditional spirit still intact. THE WIYOS: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Now back to their acoustic roots www.facebook.com/StringJamClub and format - and what a show they put on as they keep their army of faithful fans happy, savouring the pure essence that got them fully hooked in the first place.
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NOVEMBER
www.edinburghshogmanay.org The 13th annual autumn music festival by The Edinburgh Folk Club who meet every Wednesday The Red Hot Highland Fling at 8pm in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar - www. Inverness edinburghfolkclub.co.uk sound 31 December North East Scotland www.carryingstreamfestival.co.uk 22 October - 9 November Scotland's Biggest Free Hogmanay Concert is guaranteed to bring the 2015 Inverness Festisound is driven by the passion to make new mu- House Folk Scottish vals programme to a wonderful climax. Children sic more accessible to audiences of all ages and Welcome! backgrounds. It embraces a network of local or- Music Festival Kinlochard ganisations to produce a varied programme of www.invernessfestivals.com events exploring new music. The festival brings 11-13 November together a large range of different genres of music to appeal to a wide variety of tastes and en- The festival is now in its 8th year and takes place in three highly intimate venues over three courage people to discover new sounds and nights in the wonderful setting of Kinlochard in widen their musical horizons. the Trossachs. The concerts offer an expo of bagpipe, accordion, strings, fiddle, vocals and www.sound-scotland.co.uk flute music fusing traditional and contemporary Celtic Connections Scottish styles. Each night differs from the other Glasgow Sonica but both include a blend of great music for eve- 14-31 January Glasgow ryone with a mix of folk, modern and traditional 29 October - 8 November styles! Celtic Connections 2016 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events Sonica returns to Glasgow for 12 days this Auwww.scottishmusicfestival.co.uk and late night sessions taking place over 18 tumn with a programme dedicated to worlddays across various venues in Glasgow. class sonic arts, presenting emerging British talStrange Behaviours ent alongside exceptional international artists www.celticconnections.com Stirling from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, 20-21 November Indonesia, Netherlands and Quebec. Highlights include:Olivier Ratsi (Antivj) // Herman Kolgen // Speak Percussion with Robin Fox // Kathy The Tolbooth’s annual indie and progressive muHinde // Sisi Lu // Mark Lyken // Robbie Thom- sic festival returns with Admiral Fallow and United Fruit heading the 2-day multi-stage son. “If you want to experience the thrilling inWee Dub Festival terface where music, visual art, theatre and digi- event.Hosted by The Tolbooth over the 20 and Edinburgh 21 November, Strange Behaviours Festival weltal technology meet, hasten to Glasgow.” The 4 March comes in 22 of Scotland’s most original and Times. Tickets on sale from Monday 15 June compelling indie/electronic/alternative acts, The 2016 edition of Wee Dub Festival features spread over 3 stages across the entire venue. www.sonic-a.co.uk giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up www.facebook.com/strangebehavioursstirling and programme go to the website below. We Perthshire Amber look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in EdinFiddle 2015 The Dougie MacLean Festiburgh in March 2016. Edinburgh
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One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festivals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle This is the 11th year of our festival and prommusic since 1996. A weekend packed full of ises once again to be full of wonderful concerts great music! Over the weekend there are confeaturing the finest of Scotland's musical talent certs, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open as well as some international guests. Our venstage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free ues are as special as ever … ranging from the events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival prestigious Perth Concert Hall to town halls and committee are now working hard towards Fiddle tiny village halls, from atmospheric castles to 2015. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our historic Dunkeld Cathedral and even includ- our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be ing an iron age Crannog on Loch Tay…25 venues the first to hear what artists are playing at this in all in 2015! years festival. www.perthshireamber.com
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Kinross-shire Winter Festival
DECEMBER
Kinross-shire November (various dates)
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
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MV Festival Aviemore Returning in 2016 It’s a weekend of comedy, music and snowsport thrills on the hills in and around Aviemore. 2016 tickets will soon be available from www. ukgigsonline.com Proceeds from the festival go to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) and Disability Snowsport UK. www.mvfestival.com
Groove CairnGorm Cairngorms 11-13 March 2016
Groove Loch Ness couldn’t wait until next August for their next party – so building upon the sucEdinburgh cess of the inaugural event at Loch Ness this We are delighted to announce that Big Country 31 December summer, Groove are very excited to be expandwith THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY TOUR will headline the Kinross-shire's Winter Festival 2015 Four fabulous days and nights of amazing events ing, launching a resort based snowsports festival in 2016 - Groove CairnGorm! There will be on Saturday 21 November, 8pm at the Commu- kick off the world's greatest New Year party. snowsports and entertainment each day up on nity Campus in Kinross. With the traditional torchlit procession, street the mountain, followed by apres ski with live performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, the big music and world class DJs until the early hours www.kinrossmusicfestival.co.uk Hogmanay party itself and a New Year's Day run in a big top in Aviemore! to blow the cobwebs away - Edinburgh's buzzing. Come along and experience the magic for Carrying Stream Festival www.facebook.com/groovecairngorm yourself. Edinburgh 4-11 November
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APRIL Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Isle of Bute 29 April-2 May 2016 The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts. Some very well known jazz names featured on the programme over the next few years – Acker Bilk, Monty Sunshine, Martin Taylor, Tommy Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol Kidd, The Temperance 7, and The London Community Gospel Choir amongst others, and the Festival continues to attract top class UK and international bands in mainly the Traditional New Orleans idiom.The Festival is a great supporter of young musicians who feature prominently in the annual programme. www.butejazz.com
Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be announced. As before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the Scottish Borders very own music festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more food outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon! www.riversiderock.co.uk
JULY T in the Park Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. Check out tickets availability at www.tinthepark.com/tickets www.tinthepark.com
Hebridean Celtic Festival
MAY
Hebrides 13-16 July 2016
Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival
Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Dumfries and Galloway Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk 20-29 May and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting Our 9-day festival has taken place since 1979. The founding aim was to bring international per- its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this formers of the highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural communities since year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and rethen this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud turned to its roots for the showpiece event. to also be able to present these artistes from www.hebceltfest.com time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the vis- Tiree Music Festival ual arts and films. Events take place in a range Isle of Tiree of venues throughout the region, from large to 15-17 July small, formal to informal, urban to rural. Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 www.dgartsfestival.org.uk when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunEden Festival ning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping Raehills Meadows next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or 9-12 June 2016 surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete Set in the stunning Raehill Meadows of Dumfries with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell Eden Festival is boutique festival, with over 250 out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ acts performing across 9 stages, bringing you ticket-prices live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, a children's area, fun and games www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk and much more. Nominated for three awards in 2015.
JUNE
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Riverside Rock Jedburgh 18 June Riverside Rock 2016 already have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd
Wickerman Festival Dumfries & Galloway 22-23 July
Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved independent music festivals which will enter its 15th consecutive year in 2016. With ten stages featuring an eclectic and exciting mix of leading artists, heritage acts and up-and-coming talent, the two day summer party caters for all musical tastes.
www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk
AUGUST Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 4-6 August Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic lineups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016 A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club. www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org
Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 19-21 August 2016 A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival... it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk
Groove Loch Ness Loch Ness 20 August Groove Loch Ness is due to return to the iconic location on the banks of the Loch for it’s 2nd outing. After the overwhelming positive feedback of the inaugural event which saw a raft of international DJ’s including Groove Armada, 2mandjs, Tensnake and B.Traits ill appear. www.groovefestival.co.uk
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