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DMYTRO MORYKIT (pictured) plays an incredible new piano concert to complement the iconic film Metropolis by Fritz Lang in Perth Concert Hall on 8 October - an inspirational evening of film and sound ..... see page 18. www.dmytromorykit.co.uk photo by Hazel Cameron
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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. NOAH NOAH live in session.. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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ISLANDS and AMWWF. www.bbcalba.co.uk Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Nicola Meighan sits in, as C Duncan explains the musical choices that metter to him. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Piping Live: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. ANDY LAMB and WILL WOODSON performing at the 2011 Piping Live! festival in Glasgow. www.bbcalba.co.uk Na Trads: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat from the Trad Awards with SIOBHAN MILLER. www.bbcalba.co.uk FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER The Music Match: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Yvonne Milne presents her choice of music and lively chat. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan with artists who have never had Na Trads: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. DUNCAN a Number 1 hit. CHISHOLM performs at the 2015 Na Trads. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbcalba.co.uk
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The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Stephen Duffy presents new music from FAT-SUIT, RYAN QUIGLY and MACY GRAY. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Dundee Perth, Fife Stirling Falkirk
Gun Sgot?: 10pm on BBC ALBA. The first of two compilation shows as host Derick MacKay welcomes stars to the Gun Sgot pub. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Diana Schad sits in with country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Aberdeen + North East
Piping Live: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. ANDY LAMB and WILL WOODSON performing at the 2011 Piping Live! festival in Glasgow. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Highlands + Islands page 24-25
Ayrshire Dumfriesshire South West page 25-26
Scottish Borders + over page 26
Scottish Music Festivals Guide pages 28 - 31
Cuirm @ Celtic: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. All start bands from The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow. www.bbcalba.co.uk SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Robbie Shepherd celebrtaes his 35 years as presenter of the show. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Cuirm @ Celtic: 7.20pm on BBC ALBA. Celtic rock band MOVING HEARTS play Titanic at Celtic Connections.. www.bbcalba.co.uk
THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West presents more from the Northern Meeting Piping Competition in Inverness. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents the legendary KRIS KRISTOFFERSON and RODDY HART. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays tracks written by ALBERT HAMMOND and highlights the career of ROBBIE McINTOSH. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Cuirm at Celtic: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. An evening with MAIRI SMITH and friends, including JULIE FOWLIS and CALUM ALEX MacMILLAN. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Cuirm @ Celtic: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. Celtic Connections presents mouth music, Quebecois style with special guests. www.bbcalba.co.uk
SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy Hart launches the new series with performances by KT TUNSTALL and JULIE FOWLIS. Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Robbie Shepherd presents a special birthday edition. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Gun Sgot?: 9pm on BBC ALBA. The second of two compilation shows as host Derick MacKay welcomes stars to the Gun Sgot pub. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacGregor presents the very best in folk and roots music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring WASHINGTON Na Trads: 7.55pm on BBC ALBA. KATHLEEN IRVING, DONALD MacDONALD AND THE
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page 3: music on scotland's tv & radio this week :: 'scots in london' MacINNES and SINEAG MacINTYRE perform. FLOOK at Piping Live! 2015. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbcalba.co.uk Cuirm at Celtic: 8.30pm on BBC ALBA. An evening with MAIRI SMITH and friends, including JULIE FOWLIS and CALUM ALEX MacMILLAN. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Roddy Hart: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy Hart shines a spotlight on great contemporary and classic songwriting. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Piping Live: 11.20pm on BBC ALBA. Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio CLANADONIA perform at the Piping Live! 2011 Scotland. Jamie MacDougall presents the best in festival in Glasgow. classical music. www.bbcalba.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Rapal: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy WASHINGTON IRVING, DONALD plays a Great Collaboration track featuring MacDONALD AND THE ISLANDS and ELTON JOHN and GEORGE MICHAEL. AMWWF. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbcalba.co.uk MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has a live session from THE PICTISH TRAIL, plus he has an interview with EMMA POLLOCK. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. BILLY BRAGG and JOE HENRY talk about their new album about the great American railroad. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Piping Live: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Music from
Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Diana Schad sits in and plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Na Trads: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. KATHLEEN MacINNES and SINEAG MacINTYRE perform. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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page 5: scots in london :: scots in america :: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian 27 OCTOBER BREABACH: At Rich Mix, London www.facebook.com/Breabach 30 OCTOBER DEAN OWENS: At The Green Note, London. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com 19 NOVEMBER GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Brixton, touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope to make the pipes a more accessible instrument to young people by being a rock band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing our native instrument to have the widespread appeal it deserves with older generations through demonstrating its versatility. www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich 20 NOVEMBER SKERRYVORE: At The 100 Club, London. The multi award-winning band bring their fusion of multiple music styles, firmly rooted in traditional influences – we can guarantee you will not be able to stand still. A fast and furious mix of tunes, combined with clever songs and more gentle airs, produces Scottish musical entertainment at its best. www.skerryvore.com
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DAVE ARCARI: USA East Coast / Mid West Tour - details to follow. 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 Reaching our Scottish expat showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – readership in America including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over Send us all your USA successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set gig and tour details of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for 12 AUGUST – 24 SEPTEMBER you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” SKERRYVORE: On tour in the USA in August www.facebook.com/events/552558428269810 and September, including Rockwood Music Hall, www.davearcari.com New York on 22 September. See link below for dates, more to be announced. Skerryvore are a multi-award winning band creating a ‘trad-rock’ fusion for the 21st Century. Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle of Tiree off Scotland’s west coast in 2005. Back then, the band consisted of Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion) who bonded with holidaymaker Fraser West (drums & vocals) and friend Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) over a shared love of music: everything from traditional to rock and iazz. It was this mix of musical styles and sounds that set the path for the band’s 2005 debut album, ‘West Coast Life.’ “Six Send us all your gig dates for of the best musical ambassadors Scotland could Edinburgh and Lothians area. ever have wished for… a living, breathing, l2 legged party waiting to happen.” The Falkirk Email them to Carol Herald carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.skerryvore.com/gigs-2/
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LAU: North American Tour. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries and all-round good chaps as well…small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom. And they’ve got shelves groaning with awards to prove it. Lau comprises Kris Drever (vocals, guitar), Martin Green (accordion, wurlitzer, keys, electronics) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle) and together they effortlessly bridge the seemingly diametrically opposed worlds of acoustic folk tradition and post rock – electronics. Full tour details @ www.lau-music.co.uk/gigs/
JANE SIBERRY in Concert with special guest CAROL LAULA: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. Doors and Bar 6.30 p.m. Onstage 7.30 p. m. Tickets 0131 668 2019. Iconic and enigmatic; Jane Siberry is one of the world’s most unique and gifted singer/songwriters. Blessed with a sincere integrity and emotional depth, her work has spanned 3 decades, with the release of 14 studio albums and performances on concert stages around the world. www.thequeenshall.net wwwjanesiberry.com
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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Music and Film at Concorde: At East Fortune Museum of Flight, Concorde Hanger as part of the Lammermuir Festival, 8.30pm, £15. The Concorde Hangar is the stunning setting for a concert in which visual images join music to spectacular effect. Red Note Ensemble perform Edgard Varèse’s ‘Déserts’ (1954), a monumental work exploring the inner deserts of the mind as well as of land and sea; Varèse’s powerful music accompanied by a film specially created by the visionary American video artist Bill Viola; George Crumb’s mesmerizingly beautiful and ritualistic ‘Vox Balaenae’, inspired by the singing of humpback whales, followed by Louis Andriessen’s hypnotic, super-dynamic ‘Workers’ Union’, with a brand new film commissioned from sound artist Zoe Irvine. In this exciting event Red Note Advanced Academy brings senior students from The Paris Conservatoire, Sibelius Academy Helsinki and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to work alongside Red Note musicians. For more information and to book tickets: www.lammermuirfestival.co.uk
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JENNY STURGEON: At Wee Folk Club, Edinburgh. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. In addition to recording her new album 'From the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com
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Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. STEVIE NIMMO TRIO supported by GT'S BOOS BAND: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Having appeared at a sell out show as part of The Nimmo Brothers last October, Stevie's new solo album Sky Won't Fall has won universal praise. 17 SEPTEMBER Support comes from GT's Boos Band who release their self-titled second album on 30 July. SUSPIRE (single launch): At Edinburgh’s All shows on public sale but the most effective Electric Circus, doors 7pm. Suspire launch their way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club first single ‘Listen’ since their debut album in is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 2014, they are a four-piece Scottish rock band for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all from Glasgow and their debut album was shows with no additional ticket costs. For more described by The Herald, as “occupying a spot details go to ….. somewhere between Aussie synth duo Empire Of www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ The Sun and Los Angeles-based "chillwave" pioneers Toro Y Moi and Washed Out”. In 2016, Serendipity Presents ….. CALUM INGRAM Suspire have vowed to go back to their roots to and MARTA GIRÓN: At La Belle Angele, 11 deliver an album that will be more raw, edgier Hastie's Close, off Guthrie Street, Edinburgh. and dripping in modern ‘rock ‘n’ roll’. Doors: 7pm (event finishes at 10pm) £5 in www.facebook.com/Suspire advance / £7 on the door. Come and discover www.theelectriccircus.biz some great Blues & Folk Rock + Painting & Photography on hand of our artists Van Tastik, Revolution Girl Style Now presents ….. THE Calum Ingram and Marta Girón. Our first act, TWISTETTES + SPAT + PLAYING WITH Calum Ingram is an unique musical experience!! PUNKARELLA + FISTYMUFFS: At Leith From his roots in Paisley, Scotland, Calum grew Depot, 140 Leith Walk Edinburgh, 7.30pm. up with a rich mix of blues, Americana, folk and Revolution Girl Style Now is a new band night rock music. Our headliner, the singular & specifically aimed at promoting female amazing Van Tastik!! An original bluesman, in identifying, gender queer and non-binary artists. the old sense of the word! He's got a taste for From Glasgow we have Riot Grrrl duo The showmanship and he "done dress good too". Our Twistettes, from the Scottish Borders are DIY artists of the night will be Marta Girón Adán, Punk four piece SPAT, Fife offers up long running who studied Fine Arts at the University of Rock band Playing With Punkarella and local Granada (Spain) and has explored different heroes Fistymuffs will be opening the show. artistic disciplines such as painting and Tickets are £10 on the door, or from the Selkie photography, covering as well digital painting Music Agency. and video. Dont's miss the chance of discovering www.facebook.com/revolutiongirlstyle great musicians and artists each month at Serendipity!
MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Mannequin Death Squad are one boy and one girl, lost somewhere between The Melvins and Taylor Swift, recently emerging from Melbourne’s bustling underground scene to sign for UK indie, Integrity Records (Million Dead, Horse Party, Valentiine). In new single ‘KYMS’ the duo rage against the relentless pollution of our planet, the song inspired by a hatred of those who continue to defile and pollute the earth. https://twitter.com/MannequinDsquad
SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring ARILD ANDERSON. At Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall. Great concerts and music from the cream of Scottish Jazz musicians www.facebook.com/theSNJO 24 SEPTEMBER DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall.
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Mellow Promotions presents ….. CASUAL AGENDA + support from THE BROADCASTS + GENTLEMEN JACKALS: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. Doors at 7pm. www.mellowpromotions.com THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. From the small North West town of Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners. They're the type of band to put an instant smile on your face, spinning a sound that bites with an eighties indie chime and radioengineered pop.Legendary A&R whizz Seymour Stein labelled them as "the best band since the Smiths". Tickets @ www.skiddle.com/e/12783884 www.facebook.com/thelotterywinners 27 SEPTEMBER KIM EDGAR: At Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park House Hotel, Leith EH6 4NN. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original
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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with awardwinning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 28 SEPTEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. KIRK FLETCHER supported by SANDY TWEEDDALE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Widely considered one of the best blues guitarists, Kirk Fletcher has commanded the respect and acclaim of critics, peers and fans across the world. Kirk will appear on Wednesday 28 September with support from Sandy Tweeddale, known for his work with Blues 'n' Trouble and The Blue Hyenas. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/
Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs CHANTEL McGREGOR: At The Caves, Niddry Street South, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. £14. 01472 349 222. After four years of touring and festival appearances, Chantel returns with a vengeance with ten new songs that not only salutes contemporary rock, but shows her gradual transition from conventional Blues to a harder, bigger and bolder rock sound with progressive influences. On song writing, Chantel says, "I really enjoy creating my own songs, it's a fantastic way of being able to say what I wouldn’t normally say in everyday life and getting my feelings out, writing for me is very therapeutic" www.chantelmcgregor.com 30 SEPTEMBER
THE WONDER STUFF: At The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. 7pm / £22. To mark their 30th anniversary The Wonder Stuff released their eighth studio album, 30 Goes Around The Sun, in March - thirty years to the day since the band first walked into a rehearsal studio in the heart of The Black Country in 1986. Their new single For The Broken Hearted (out in June) is taken from the album The Wonder Stuff will be touring in conjunction with the album's release, of this KIM EDGAR: At New Winton Village Hall, nr Hunt remarked; "The Wonder Stuff is a live Tranent EH33 2NH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her band, that's why it exists. Some people might be new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and happy to spend months or years sitting in inspiring collection of original songs, the album studios noodling around with computers, but tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact that isn't why I got into the game. I need a of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its regular fix of the full sensory overload that is a many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song gig, there's nothing to equal it." inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and www.thewonderstuff.com collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great KAT HEALY: At Netherbow Theatre, Scottish writer... underappreciated in many ways” Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Edinburgh Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce www.kimedgar.com/gigs her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her 29 SEPTEMBER latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer KIM EDGAR: At Broomhouse St. David’s Church songwriter, Kat has been described as a Hall, Edinburgh EH11 3RH. 7pm. Kim’s touring combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate voice and delightful stage presence, with a and inspiring collection of original songs, the striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt album tackles topics including child soldiers, the journey with her music. impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love www.facebook.com/kathealymusic in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and 3 OCTOBER collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great CONNLA: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. writer... underappreciated in many ways” Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe
great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 4 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At The Torphichen Inn, West Lothian EH48 4LY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 7 OCTOBER DROPKICK with support THE WELLGREEN and AL SHIELDS: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and Alastair Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small town on the east coast of Scotland. Starting off as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom Petty and Wilco and their sound gradually matured into more of an alt-country style but without losing the upbeat, catchy melodies of their songs. www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 8 OCTOBER THE DOMESTICS: At Cockenzie House, Cockenzie , East Lothian. An evening of music in Cockenzie House with East Coast band The Domestics in aid of the charity set up to bring this East Lothian treasure into community ownership. Expect witty lyricism, rich arrangements, and soapy bubbles. www.facebook.com/wearethedomestics Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Usher Hall, Edinburgh. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 11: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian :: glasgow + surrounding area cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 21 OCTOBER Neu! Reekie! Suilven's Ascent / Finitribe: At Leith St Andrew's Church, Edinburgh. 7:00pm, £12 / £10. In preparation for the release of their new recorded work Suilven, on One Little Indian, FiniTribe preview this work live. The show entitled Suilvens Ascent will be hosted by Neu Reekie. Suilven (Scottish Gaelic: Sula Bheinn) is one of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland. Lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises almost vertically from a sublime landscape of moorland, bogs and lochans. Suilven is a beautiful mountain to behold and FiniTribe are about to begin their ascent. A special premiere of new song ‘Bonus Freaks’ along with an interview with the band will be broadcast on the Vic Galloway Show BBC Radio Scotland on 10 October. http://neusuilven.bpt.me/ 22 OCTOBER
child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 5 NOVEMBER KIM EDGAR: At North Middleton Village Hall, Gorebridge EH23 4QU. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 18 NOVEMBER
Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. IAN SIEGAL supported by JED POTTS & THE Regression Sessions presents The Red HILLMAN HUNTERS, featuring the HUSKY Light Apocalypse: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. HORNS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Ian Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping Siegal celebrates 25 years of touring with his production and outside the box partying band this year and has gone on to release experiences. The theme for this season is about numerous acclaimed albums and accumulating taking you into the heart of The Red Light more British & European awards than you can Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on shake a stick at, together with three earth when the team transform their chosen nominations in the USA Blues Music Awards. He venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light will bring his band for a larger capacity show at District. Of course, at the heart of each event is La Belle Angèle on Friday 18 November as part an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, of his TwentyFive tour. Support comes from our DnB and more, all provided by exceptional members favourites, Jed Potts & The Hillman residents and guests. Hunters, featuring the Husky Horns. All shows www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to 28 OCTOBER become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RED with no additional ticket costs. For more details BUTLER supported by GEORGIA GORDON: go to ….. At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Earlier this year www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ Red Butler supported Danny Bryant at a sell out show and they will return on Friday 28 October 25 NOVEMBER as part of the tour promoting their new album. Support comes from Georgia Gordon who ANDY WHITE: At The Soundhouse, Edinburgh. started out as a singer-songwriter who now has Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours in a full band behind her, belting out a unique support of the release of his boxset Studio bluesy/early RnB sound. All shows on public sale Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at of all twelve of his studio albums including new Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per November). Stiff Records released the Religious annum you can see all shows with no additional Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic ticket costs. For more details go to ….. revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. When 1 NOVEMBER Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Records who released Rave On Andy White in KAT HEALY: At Leith Depot, Edinburgh. October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison announce her long awaited new single Wolf, on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he which is due for release this month and to shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live www.andywhite.com/ dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been 29 NOVEMBER described as a combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GUY presence, with a striking ability to take an DAVIS AND STATESBORO supported by JIM audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. CONDIE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. www.facebook.com/kathealymusic Performances by New York bluesman Guy Davis and Statesboro, Georgia born roots and 4 NOVEMBER americana singer-songwriter Brooks Williams, ranked one for the top Acoustic Guitarists of all KIM EDGAR with KAREN DIETZ & RICHARD time. Support will come from Jim Condie who KLEIN: At West Barns Village Hall, Dunbar EH42 may will recall for his work with Tam White, 1UP. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories among many others. All shows on public sale but Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of the most effective way to enjoy the shows at original songs, the album tackles topics including Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member.
For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ 3 DECEMBER The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An evening with LAU: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Performing two sets with no support. Tickets from Queen’s Hall box office on 0131 668 2019 or www.thequeenshall.net Tickets @ www.fallenangelsclub.com DROPKICK supporting JJ GILMOUR: At Darvel Music Festival, Darvel Town Hall. Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and Alastair Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small town on the east coast of Scotland. Starting off as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom Petty and Wilco and their sound gradually matured into more of an alt-country style but without losing the upbeat, catchy melodies of their songs. www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 11 DECEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. Charity Night: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Finally, we will have a fundraiser for our nominated charity partner, Rowan Alba on Sunday 11 December. We are still to select the acts to perform at this event. If you're an emerging act who has yet to play the club and would like to feature, please register your interest. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/
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145 High St. Biggar, ML12 6DL. Tickets: £8.00 £6.00 (members). Doors: 8.00pm Box Office: Jim on 07495 111550 or George on 01555 811641. The Duo are doing the show 23 SEPTEMBER around a single vintage microphone, which is a craft heavy, intimate warm experience. THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Stereo, "We would love for people to leave our Glasgow. From the small North West town of shows feeling uplifted. We have been told Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's that we are a duo who look and sound been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly The Lottery Winners. They're the type of unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm distilling of band to put an instant smile on your face, influences from both sides of the big pond spinning a sound that bites with an eighties produces a refined sound that is decidedly indie chime and radio-engineered pop. their own. Legendary A&R whizz Seymour Stein labelled www.hannahsandersfolk.com them as "the best band since the Smiths". Tickets @ 1 OCTOBER www.skiddle.com/e/12783746 www.facebook.com/thelotterywinners DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, 24 SEPTEMBER Loch Lomond. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents do pre-war Delta blues and have been ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring showcased via eight internationallyARILD ANDERSON. At Royal Conservatoire, acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in Glasgow. Great concerts and music from the 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW cream of Scottish Jazz musicians in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations www.facebook.com/theSNJO laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled THE TWISTETTES: At The Weavers, for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Cumbernauld. Jo and Nicky D'arc make up Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got The Twistettes with their dirty, twisted bass his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my sound, a hit of swinging flare and thumping skin was inside out too listening and it was driving drums. They are punk, riot grrrl, real- all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real deal indie with a touch of psychobilly. down deep player and a soul man…” www.facebook.com/thetwistettes www.davearcari.com CORRUPT THE SYSTEM (album launch): At Shadow Sound, Glasgow. 'Game Over' was recorded over the last year in Foundry Music Lab, and produced by Sandy Jones, producer of Wet Wet Wet. The band have been delivering engaging and dynamic performances across Scotland since 2013, supporting artists like Kobra and the Lotus, Bags of Rock and Tygers of Pan Tang, and featuring in festivals such as Wildfire. This Summer, the band have been playing their new material in anticipation of the release. Corrupt the System boldly carry a sound resembling that of The Big Four, whilst bringing a fresh vibrance and groove to the metal scene. www.facebook.com/CorruptTheSystemOfficial
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CONNLA: At Kilbarchan (venue tbc). Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com
KAT HEALY: At Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and 27 SEPTEMBER to showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. DANA and SUSAN ROBINSON: At The Star A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has Folk Club, The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. Show been described as a combination of well8pm. American husband and wife folk duo crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful Dana and Susan Robinson bring their songs stage presence, with a striking ability to take of rural America and old time mountain an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music to the UK; launching their fifth album music. with a national tour. Tickets £10 Tel. 0141 www.facebook.com/kathealymusic 563 0454 or at www.starfolkclub.com 5 OCTOBER www.robinsongs.com BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets 28 SEPTEMBER £14 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The sparkling Blue Rose Code will BRONSTON with support from DONNIE WILLOW and Mt DOUBT: At Nice N Sleazy, do the honours and open the 10th Glasgow. Bronston is an exciting new groovy anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. Man behind the music, Ross Wilson alt rock four-piece hailing from Edinburgh, has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out formed in August of 2015. With a fresh performances including joyous sessions for approach to writing, they are drawing on influences that range from Kendrick Lamar to the BBC. Glasgow Americana will take place Muse – pushing the boundaries of alt rock in at various venues across the city from the 59 October. Scotland. www.glasgowamericana.com www.bronston.co.uk
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £9 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Norrie McCulloch is an absorbing songwriter and performer with two brilliant albums to his name: his latest, These Mountain Blues has had the critics swooning and featured on many a radio playlist. The Jellyman’s Daughter is duo, Emily Kelly (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Graham Coe (vocals, cello), whose debut album with its range of blues, bluegrass and country shades, brought them a wide audience here and overseas as well. This promises to be a memorable evening and will surely highlight the local talent we have right here in Scotland. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com KIM RICHEY PLUS JOHN ALEXANDER: At The City Halls Recital Rooms Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Twice-nominated Grammy-nominated singer song, Kim Richey is making a second appearance at the Glasgow Americana Festival with a solo show on one of the Thursday night slots. Recognised and acclaimed as an emotional and sophisticated storyteller, whose songs dip into country, Americana and roots’ fields – and she is comfortable in them all. Kim played a sold out show during the Glasgow Americana Festival in 2008 and it was a tremendous gig, we are pleased to welcome her back. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com 7 OCTOBER CHIP TAYLOR plus support: At The Classic Grand Glasgow. Tickets £15 from 0141 204 5151. Chip Taylor, rated as one of America’s finest singer/songwriters and masterful performers, is gracing this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival with a one-off show. One of the pioneers of the pivotal country-rock movement in the 70s and the man who wrote massive 1960s hits, Wild Thing and Angel Of the Morning. “This is a brilliant opportunity to see and hear a true legend.” Glasgow Americana takes place between the 5th-9th October at various venues across the city. www.glasgowamericana.com SKINNY LISTER: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. One of the best live bands in the country is back with their biggest UK headline tour to date taking place in October 2016. Skinny Lister, who have been non-stop performing across Europe and the United States, return with flagon in hand, party spirit in their bellies and only one thing on their mind: fun. www.facebook.com/skinnylister Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 8 OCTOBER JOHNNY LLOYD: At Tenement Trail @ Nice ’N' Sleazy, Glasgow. Lloyd will be performing songs from his new EP ‘Dreamland’, which features tracks produced by Hugo White from The Maccabees as well as Jamie T. The EP is out now
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Regression Sessions presents The Red Light Apocalypse: At SWG3, Glasgow. Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS production and outside the box partying GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from experiences. The theme for this season is about 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. taking you into the heart of The Red Light Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on one of the hottest bands on the US roots music earth when the team transform their chosen circuit. Since first taking America by storm in venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, District. Of course, at the heart of each event is following triumphant appearances at big an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, festivals around the world such as Celtic DnB and more, all provided by exceptional Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest residents and guests. and Tonder. Glasgow Americana will take place www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. 25 OCTOBER www.glasgowamericana.com BAD COMPANY - featuring the legendary SAM OUTLAW plus support: At The CCA PAUL RODGERS: At SSE Hydro, Glasgow. Paul Glasgow. Doors 8pm, 8.30pm start. Tickets £14 Rodgers is one of the UK’s most successful from The CCA 0141 352 4900. South artists of all time having sold over 125 million Californian, Sam Outlaw will be the final act at records throughout his career. He’s written an this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana array of classic rock anthems including ‘All Right Festival, appearing at the CCA for the Sunday Now’, ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ and ‘Can’t Get night. With Ry Cooder a major fan, Sam calls his Enough’ and was the singer that Brian May and music “SoCal Country” and his outstanding Roger Taylor chose to fill in for the late Freddie debut release, Angeleno, with its moody yet Mercury when Queen returned to touring in timeless songs, made it into The Guardian’s Top 2005. 10 country albums list for 2015. Sam played a Special guests Richie Sambora + Orianthi sold-out Glasgow show earlier this year on a (RSO) will open every show along with Steve wave of interest and great reviews – he did not Rodgers or Jasmine Rodgers as the first act. disappoint, we look forward to seeing him www.badcompany.com bringing the curtain down on our 10th www.paulrodgers.com anniversary celebrations. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city 30 OCTOBER from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com OH PEP!: At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. Rolling Stone and Stereogum favourite Oh Pep! Are on 12 OCTOBER a UK tour following the release of critically acclaimed new album Stadium Cake. ‘Stadium FREAKWATER: At Broadcast, Glasgow. Gothic Cake’ follows on from what has been an Americana legends Freakwater are on tour in incredible 18 months for Oh Pep! Including the support of Scheherazade. Released earlier this recording of an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and year, Scheherazade, their first album in over a single Doctor Doctor featuring in the New York decade, and debut for Bloodshot Records, has Times playlist. After a recent performance at earned widespread critical acclaim; highlighting Nashville’s Americana Fest, Pop Matters stated the sisterly harmonies of Janet Bean and “seeing Oh Pep! is one of those times when the Catherine Irwin and songs that reflect a sepiacrowd realizes they’re seeing future stars for the tinted alternative and gothic vision of America, first time.” Freakwater fully deserve their legendary www.thehugandpint.com reputation. www.facebook.com/ohpep www.twitter.com/thefreakwater 3 NOVEMBER 18 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At Sounds In The Suburbs AUSTIN LUCAS and THE DREAMING (Woodend Bowling Club), Glasgow G13 1QE. SPIRES: At Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall St, 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Glasgow G2 3LG. Ticket: £12 from Ticket Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of Scotland. Doors: 7pm. A double bill of original songs, the album tackles topics including Americana featuring Austin Lucas from child soldiers, the impact of crime and Bloomington Indianna USA, and Oxford's 'The punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. Dreaming Spires'. “Between The Moon & The ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by Midwest may slot in what looks to outsiders like author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations a narrow gap between Sturgill Simpson’s cosmic with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart choogle and the harder rock of Jason Isbell, but and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... in country terms that’s a canyon -and it belongs underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, to Austin Lucas” Q Magazine. BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.paultaskermusic.com www.kimedgar.com/gigs 9 OCTOBER
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NAE PLANS (Album launch): At Folklub, Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all live performance!” John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/
GLEADHRAICH: At Hard Rock Café in Glasgow, touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope to make the pipes a more accessible instrument to young people by being a rock band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing our native instrument to have the widespread
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sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK 14 NOVEMBER launch in January and once again confirmed them as a creative tour de force. “Simply BRONSTON: At The Bungalow, Paisley. superb – an album that’ll be making more than a Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock four- few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine are drawing on influences that range from as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner boundaries of alt rock in Scotland. has that rare quality – a well-grounded human www.bronston.co.uk spirit. In another life he might have been a Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon 17 NOVEMBER Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) by his side, percussive elements and layered THE TELERMEN: At Stereo, Glasgow, promoting guitar techniques have added rich texture. their debut EP, ‘Organic’. The Telermen are an Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and up and coming alternative rock band from brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the Glasgow, consisting of Dillon Squire, Johnathan same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. Boyd, Antony Becirspahic and Matthew Aitchison. com/ The band is quickly on the rise expanding www.fallenangelsclub.com outside of their home town performing at festivals such as The Great Escape and T in the Park. www.facebook.com/thetelermen
Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a specially-commissioned score performed live by some of Scotland’s most talented musicians at venues across the country. http://www.dca.org.uk www.filmhubscotland.com/cinescorelive 18 SEPTEMBER Following the Fleet: DRIFTERS: At The Dreel Halls, Anstruther, 6.45pm. This is a major Scottish tour of John Grierson’s groundbreaking 1929 herring trawler film Drifters with an original vocal score performed live by composer and beatboxer Jason Singh. It's presently touring Scotland’s former major fishing ports from Shetland to Fife. More @ www.anstrutherimprovements.org www.facebook.com/drifterslivescore 22 SEPTEMBER
Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David Francey from last year after he had to cancel due to illness. 26 NOVEMBER Another in our increasingly long line of guests Send us all your gig dates for from Canada (well sort of – originally from 18th SSE Scottish Music Awards: At Old Ayrshire). A singer and storyteller with wry Fruitmarket, Glasgow. The annual star-studded Tayside, Perthshire, humour and astute observations alongside an awards ceremony is the main fundraising event Fife and Central areas openhearted singing style. Regulars will be for Nordoff Robbins, Scotland's only Music familiar with his song ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no Therapy charity, which this year celebrates its . Email them to Carol 20th anniversary. Last year the SSE Scottish carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is promoting her third solo Music Awards raised more than £140,000, which album on a short Scottish tour. Guitarist and helped facilitate additional music therapists and 15 SEPTEMBER piano player Kim is also a member of the music sessions for vulnerable children and adults celebrated band Cara. Crail Folk Club offers a throughout Scotland. CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At www.nordoffrobbinsscotland.org.uk Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Admired by their wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, peers as much as by those who love great roots they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and 27 NOVEMBER music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' names among those who sing their praises. KAT HEALY: At The Clutha, Glasgow. Edinburgh When The Times invited Chris Wood to name his nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled them out music then just come along and tap your feet. her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due saying they were “passionate, committed, for release this month and to showcase her accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.davidfrancey.com latest material, Kat is playing live dates across their own inheritance” www.kimedgar.com the UK and Ireland. 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BLUE ROSE CODE: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £13/£11. In the space of only a short few years and two stellar albums, Blue Rose Code, Edinburgh-born Ross Wilson, has gone from song-writing in the obscurity of an East London flat to being celebrated by the industry and fans alike as a legacy artist whose work stands out a cut above... with the man behind the music, Ross Wilson rightly winning huge praise for his elegant and heartfelt songs. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 8 OCTOBER
DMYTRO MORYKIT - Metropolis Live: At Perth Concert Hall. Metropolis, an epic film by 1 OCTOBER Fritz Lang, is consistently voted amongst the top films of all time. It is one of the most influential DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At films ever made: from Blade Runner to Star Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, Loch Wars and encompasses many genres, with Lomond. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave stunning cinematic visuals. Composer/Pianist, Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash Dmytro Morykit, combines work composed over country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war a 30 year period with several new pieces to Delta blues and have been showcased via eight create an incredible new piano concert to internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two complement this iconic film, bringing it to a US tours in 2015 – including official showcases modern audience. The dramatic theatre of the at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the solo piano, gives the audience a new way of foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 experiencing both music and image, providing an and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled inspirational evening of film and sound. Borne on for release over an EP and an album in 2016. a waft of creative optimism, Dmytro traveled to Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his Edinburgh in the late 1970s in search of his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin musical home. Under several guises, including was inside out too listening and it was all good. being a session musician for rock bands and That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep theatre productions, he finally made a nest with player and a soul man…” his own compositions of original music for film, www.davearcari.com theatre, dance and public performance. www.dmytromorykit.co.uk CONNLA: At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews. www.facebook.com/dmytromorykitmusician Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – 9 OCTOBER and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have KIM EDGAR: At Crianlarich Village Hall, their sweet moments too, especially when the Perthshire FK20 8QN. 7pm. Kim’s touring her spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and she gets the chance to shine. inspiring collection of original songs, the album www.facebook.com/Connlamusic tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact www.brookfield-knights.com of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song RURA: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8PM £14/£12. They inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and are undeniably one of Scotland’s most soughtcollaborations with award-winning songwriter after, universally appealing acts. One listen – Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great live or recorded – and it’s easy to see why. writer... underappreciated in many ways” Their debut Tolbooth performance got one of the Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ best reactions ever from the audience lucky www.kimedgar.com/gigs enough to be there. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Perth Concert www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding 6 OCTOBER celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is
gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 12 OCTOBER JENNY STURGEON: At Dunfermline Folk Club. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. In addition to recording her new album 'From the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com KIM EDGAR: At St. James’ Church Hall, Falkirk FK2 7AZ. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 13 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub THE STRAY BIRDS: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world such as Celtic Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. Their last album, Best Medicine, won them even more praise from the critics. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 20 OCTOBER MAN OF MOON + Support: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £8/£6. Merging elements of psychedelic, kraut and post rock within their 2piece set up, the Edinburgh teens have exploded onto the Scottish new music scene, landing a critically acclaimed first single (produced by Frightened Rabbit's Andy Monaghan) tours with the Twilight Sad a host of glowing endorsements from established acts (The Phantom Band) as well as glowing press on both sides of the Atlantic. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 22 OCTOBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside Tour: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth http://krisdrever.com/ 27 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various bands of which they are members. ‘You guys were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.mairearadandanna.com www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
29 OCTOBER NORDIC FIDDLERS BLOC: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands who have swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth
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THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Tickets: £11.50; £10.00; £8.00. Edinburgh’s premier 2 NOVEMBER concert orchestra invites you to a tuneful evening of ‘easy-listening’ from stage, screen KIM EDGAR: At Kinlochard Hall, Stirling FK8 and the wonderful world of light music. Our 3TL. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Journey Into Melody’ features music from ‘My ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring Fair Lady’, ‘Porgy and Bess’ and ‘Pirates of the collection of original songs, the album tackles Caribbean’; favourites by Eric Coates, Robert topics including child soldiers, the impact of Farnon, Vivian Ellis, Edward German and Leroy crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many Anderson; popular classics by Grieg, Luigini and forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired much more! Plus a selection of well-loved songs by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart Webber, Noël Coward and others with Carole and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... Clarke (Mezzo-Soprano). underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.thequeenshall.net www.kimedgar.com/gigs 10 NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk NEW FOCUS QUARTET: At Tolbooth, Stirling. Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit 8pm £14/£12. Konrad Wiszniewski and Euan all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, Stevenson’s New Focus is one of the most beginners and those that just want to come appealing, most beautifully realised projects to along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent years. The quartet is completed by a rhythm section of Singers' nights they feature local singers and conspicuous assurance in former Young Scottish musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make music then just come along and tap your Jazz Musician of the Year Andrew Robb on
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SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring Dundee Acoustic Music Club (afternoon). ARILD ANDERSON. At The Sanctuary, Queen’s Admired by their peers as much as by those who Cross Church, Aberdeen. Great concerts and love great roots music, Cahalen and Eli count music from the cream of Scottish Jazz musicians many recognised names among those who sing www.facebook.com/theSNJO their praises. When The Times invited Chris Wood to name his Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled them out saying they were “passionate, RICHARD HAWLEY: At His Majesty’s Theatre, committed, accomplished, searching and sailing Aberdeen, 7pm. Former Pulp and Longpigs member Richard Hawley will play an intimate in the sea of their own inheritance” acoustic set as one of the headline acts of True www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song, www.brookfield-knights.com taking place in venues around the city.. Tickets £22/His Majesty’s Theatre Pass £60 (includes all Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. 3 HMT headline concerts)/Festival Pass £90 (all 7 CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The headline concerts)from 01224 641122 or Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. (evening) 8pm. Cahalen www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today. Their music draws from old folk sources, C DUNCAN support from KID CANAVERAL: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy Aberdeen, doors 10pm. Mercury prize-nominated novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly and Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) shortlisted C Duncan will perform a Lemon Tree Late formed from raw natural elements. Eli West session part of True North, with support from brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a post-pop SAY-nominated band Kid Canaveral and electro artist HQFU. Tickets £10/Lemon Tree 21st century lens. Late Pass £20 (includes all 3 Lemon Tree Late www.almostbluepromotions.com gigs)/Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) www.brookfield-knights.com from 01224 641122 or BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: At www.aberdeenperformingarts.com The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, 24 SEPTEMBER Aberdeen, doors 3pm. Be inspired by BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius Violin Concerto, led by conductor Ben Gernon. Tickets KID CANAVERAL: At Acoustic Stage at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen, 11am. £19 - £14.50 from 01224 641122 or Enjoy a relaxed, intimate Brunch Session from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Scottish alternative band Kid Canaveral. Tickets – Free. 22 SEPTEMBER www.aberdeenperformingarts.com LAURA MVULA with support from BE EMPTY SOUNDS, THE HARMONICA CHARLOTTE: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, 7pm. Laura Mvula catapulted into the MOVEMENT, THE POPPING CANDIES: At The Roof Garden atop St Nicholas, Aberdeen, limelight with her universally adored and Lunchtime to early evening. True North’s Mercury prize nominated albums Sing To The
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 24: aberdeen + north east :: highlands + west coast + argyll Outdoor Stage at The Roof Garden atop St Nicholas will come to life with music from lunchtime to early evening including performances from Empty Sounds, The Harmonica Movement, The Popping Candies, The 101, Best Girl Athlete and HQFU. This event begins at midday and tickets are not required. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com KING CREOSOTE with support RICK REDBEARD: At The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen doors 6.30pm. Kenny Anderson, known by his stage name King Creosote, collaborated with Jon Hopkins on the Mercury prize-nominated album Diamond Mine. He will perform as part of True North, with support from Aberdeenshire-born songwriter Rick Redbeard. Tickets £18/Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Bottlemen, Belle and Sebastian and the Foo Fighters at Murrayfield Stadium in 2005. Now they will play a Lemon Tree Late gig as part of True North, with support from RnB/pop duo Bossy Love. Tickets £10//Lemon Tree Late Pass £20 (includes all 3 Lemon Tree Late gigs)/ Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 29 SEPTEMBER Watercolour Music: At Underdog, Aberdeen, 7pm. APA’s new Associate Artists Nick and Mary Ann make up Watercolour Music. They have been working on new material as part of the Music Hall Stepping Out project, and will showcase this in Underdog. Tickets free, apply for them from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 23 OCTOBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. http://krisdrever.com/ 29 OCTOBER
JENNY STURGEON: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from LONELADY support from STILLHOUND: At The 1 OCTOBER north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, her interest in traditional folk song combined Aberdeen, doors 9.30pm. Lonelady brings her Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. with the enjoyment of creating fresh new definitive post-punk sound to Aberdeen as part PEEWEE MOORE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics of True North, with support from Stillhound. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. As an comes from folklore, historical events and Tickets £10/Lemon Tree Late Pass £20 (includes award winning and highly acclaimed Outlaw personal experience, and as a biologist her all 3 Lemon Tree Late gigs)/Festival Pass £90 (all Country Singer/Songwriter Peewee Moore enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. 7 headline concerts) from 01224 641122 or tours around on an average or 45,000 miles a In addition to recording her new album 'From the www.aberdeenperformingarts.com year doing an endless string of one night stands skein', Jenny is involved in several projects at honky tonks, dance halls, festivals, and including working as a music workshop facilitator 25 SEPTEMBER theaters. With the gift of raw talent, and in primary schools showmanship Peewee has been fortunate www.jennysturgeonmusic.com RICK REDBEARD: At Acoustic Stage at enough to be able to share the stage with Aberdeen Maritime Museum, 11am. Enjoy a several of his hero's, as well as some of outlaw relaxed, intimate Brunch Session from local alt- country, americana, and rockabilly's most well folk musician Rick Redbeard, at the Acoustic known, and recieved acts such as Kris Stage at Aberdeen Maritime Museum as part of Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allen Coe, True North Fringe. This event begins at 11am Ralph Stanley, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, and tickets are not required. Dicky Betts, Cowboy Jack Clement, Steve Earle, Send us all your gig dates www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Red Simpson, Shooter Jennings, Junior Brown, Chris Knight, Todd Snyder, Wanda Jackson, The for the Highlands Brew North Sessions with LIZABETT RUSSO, Blasters, Southern Culture On The Skids, and Email them to Carol DANIEL MUTCH, COLIN CLYNE, ROBBIE countless others. FLANAGAN, CRAIG DAVIDSON, LEANNE www.AlmostBluePromotions.com carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com SMITH and JENNY STURGEON: Brew North Sessions, one of the True North Fringe events, is 7 OCTOBER 17-18 SEPTEMBER a specially curated series of gigs taking place in seven city centre bars. The bar crawl will be led JENNY STURGEON: At Lumsden Village Hall. NAE PLANS: At Plockton High School. Pianist/ by True North crew and will begin at Brewdog Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Castlegate before going on to Blackfriars, Illicit Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Still, The Stag, McGinty’s, Brewdog Flagship and interest in traditional folk song combined with Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in 6D North. This events begins at noon in Brewdog the enjoyment of creating fresh new a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. Castlegate. It is free to attend and tickets are compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics “Nae Plans is a musical project full of not required.. comes from folklore, historical events and spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant www.aberdeenperformingarts.com personal experience, and as a biologist her concept that puts the audience at the centre of enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all BELLA & THE BEAR and LIZABETT RUSSO: At In addition to recording her new album 'From the live performance!” - John Somerville. The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, skein', Jenny is involved in several projects www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ Aberdeen, 2-4pm. Designed especially for including working as a music workshop facilitator youngsters aged 9-12, True North: My First Gig in primary schools 23 SEPTEMBER will feature musical duo Bella & the Bear and www.jennysturgeonmusic.com songwriter Lizabett Russo. Children can drop JENNY STURGEON: At Tarland MacRobert Hall. their parents off in the grown-ups crèche 16 OCTOBER Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east downstairs at this True North Fringe event, then Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her head up to the first level for a full, independent Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE interest in traditional folk song combined with festival experience with facepainting and food. STRAY BIRDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. the enjoyment of creating fresh new Tickets £5.50 from 01224 641122 or Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 adv. The compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Stray Birds have been flying high since the 2012 comes from folklore, historical events and release of their critically acclaimed self-titled personal experience, and as a biologist her Running Up That Hill – A Celebration of the album. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. work of Kate Bush with EMMA POLLOCK: At thousands of highway miles later, the genreIn addition to recording her new album 'From the His Majesty’s Theatre, doors 7pm. Just the ticket melding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records skein', Jenny is involved in several projects for Kate Bush fans. Curated and led by former debut with Best Medicine. The band – multiincluding working as a music workshop facilitator The Delgados member Emma Pollock, this event instrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, in primary schools will see a host of songwriting talent gather to Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from www.jennysturgeonmusic.com pay tribute to one of the most influential artists Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are classicallyof our time. Tickets £25/His Majesty’s Theatre trained musicians who’ve been making music of NAE PLANS: At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. Pass £60 (includes all 3 HMT headline concerts)/ all kinds since childhood (before they Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) reconnected through the local music scene, de Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Vitry and Muench first met in middle school (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) orchestra); however, they were also all raised join forces in a new and exciting project called HONEYBLOOD with support from BOSSY with a steady diet of music ranging from ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of LOVE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North pioneers like The Carter Family and Bill Monroe & spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant Street, Aberdeen, 9.30pm. Scottish two-piece His Blue Grass Boys to the joyous invention of concept that puts the audience at the centre of Honeyblood has supported Catfish and the The Beatles and The Band, to the an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 25: highlands + west coast + argyll :: islands :: ayrshire + dumfries live performance!” - John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ 24 SEPTEMBER JENNY STURGEON: At Tarland Hall - ceilidh collective (workshop). Jenny is a singersongwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. In addition to recording her new album 'From the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com 28 SEPTEMBER 'Stand By Me.. The Story of Ben E King and The Drifters': At Eden Court, Inverness. This fast moving show features some of Ben E King & The Drifters most well known hits. Stand by Me is the phenomenal musical revue of a group that helped to define Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and were forerunners to both the black music movement in 1950’s America and early Motown. 6 OCTOBER NAE PLANS: At Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all live performance!” John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/
punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 11 OCTOBER KAT HEALY: At The Market Bar, Inverness. Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been described as a combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. www.facebook.com/kathealymusic 13-14 OCTOBER NAE PLANS: In Inverness - Daytime Nae Plans Workshop at Fèis a’Bhaile (Thu and Fri) and Nae Plans Performance (Fri) at Fèis a’Bhaile 25th Aniversary Concert, One Touch Theatre, Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all live performance!” - John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ 5 NOVEMBER
GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Inverness, touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose KIM EDGAR: At Plockton Village Hall IV52 8TG. and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie original songs, the album tackles topics including hope to make the pipes a more accessible child soldiers, the impact of crime and instrument to young people by being a rock punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. band with pipes up front in order to encourage ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart our native instrument to have the widespread and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... appeal it deserves with older generations underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, through demonstrating its versatility. BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich www.kimedgar.com/gigs
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Tickets: £12.00 on door Doors: 8pm. Box Office: 01470 511766. The Duo are doing the show around a single vintage microphone, which is a craft heavy, intimate warm experience. "We would love for people to leave our shows feeling uplifted. We have been told that we are a duo who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm distilling of influences from both sides of the big pond produces a refined sound that is decidedly their own. www.hannahsandersfolk.com 3 NOVEMBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At King St Halls, Orkney. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. http://krisdrever.com/ 6 NOVEMBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At Bixter Hall, Shetland. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. http://krisdrever.com/ 26 NOVEMBER ANDY WHITE: At Rothesay Shinty Club, Isle of Bute. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours in support of the release of his boxset Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection of all twelve of his studio albums including new album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 November). Stiff Records released the Religious Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. When Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Records who released Rave On Andy White in October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. www.andywhite.com/
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KIM EDGAR: At The Leven Centre, Kinlochleven PH50 4QH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and Send us all your gig dates inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact for all of the Scottish islands of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its Email them to Carol many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song Send us all your gig dates inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com for Dumfriesshire, collaborations with award-winning songwriter South West and Cumbria areas Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great Isle of Bute …. writer... underappreciated in many ways” Transclyde Music is a group of like minded Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Email them to Carol people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to www.kimedgar.com/gigs carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com promote live music on the island. For their latest gig news go to …. 8 OCTOBER 23 SEPTEMBER www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic
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KIM EDGAR with MAIRI CAMPBELL: At Benderloch Victory Hall, Argyll PA37 1RZ. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and
7 OCTOBER HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE “Before The Sun Tour”: At Red Roof Cafe and Gallery, Holmisdale, Glendale, Skye IV55 8WS.
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KIM EDGAR: At Traquair Village Hall, Innerleithen EH44 6PL. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer...underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs
ALASTAIR SAVAGE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
THE ENGLISH BEAT: At Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. The English Beat - starring original songwriter and lead-singer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling. The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the biggest 1980's 2-Tone band, The Beat, known in the US as The English Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring the world with an all-star line-up performing the hits of The Beat, General Public and a host of new songs. http://englishbeat.net
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30 SEPTEMBER KIM EDGAR: At Carlops Village Hall, Borders. EH26 9NF. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 7 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 8 OCTOBER
CONNLA: At St Cuthbert’s House, Seahouses. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young 18 SEPTEMBER band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the THE BLUESWATER present ….. BLUES!: At St spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and Boswells Village Hall, Jenny Moore's Road, TD6 she gets the chance to shine. 0AL. Doors open at 7.15pm, bring your own www.facebook.com/Connlamusic refreshments. The Blueswater is a young awardwww.brookfield-knights.com winning, Edinburgh-based band that tours internationally. Influenced by gritty, old-school 11 OCTOBER rhythm and blues they blend the Chicago sound of Chess records with the earthy, droning ANDY IRVINE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour grooves of Mississippi to create a style that is Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All truly unique. Thick guitar riffs and frenzied concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website harmonica solos are built around driving rhythms or call 01890 750099. to create raucous, high-energy performances. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org They are priced £12, or £10 for concessions. www.facebook.com/TheBlueswater 15 OCTOBER EUAN STEVENSON and KONRAD WISNIEWSKI: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
SUNJAY: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
28 OCTOBER THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
KIM EDGAR: At Reston Village Hall, Ladeside, Berwickshire TD14 5JW. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 19 NOVEMBER BANGALORE DREAMS -JYOTSNA SRIKANTH TRIO: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 20 NOVEMBER CHRIS WOOD: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 26 NOVEMBER LOUIS DURRA TRIO: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 28 NOVEMBER ANDY WHITE: At Heart Of Hawick, Scottish Borders. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours in support of the release of his boxset Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection of all twelve of his studio albums including new album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 November). Stiff Records released the Religious Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. When Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Records who released Rave On Andy White in October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. www.andywhite.com/ 30 NOVEMBER FRED MORRISON: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
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SEPTEMBER
Findhorn Bay Festival Findhorn 21-26 September
Blas Festival Highlands 2-10 September
miles from the nearest town, but that was ten years ago. 2015 see’s our friendly, small (but we thank perfectly formed) festival enter it’s eleventh year. Another year of fun regardless of what the weather has to say about it. Another year making new friends, and catching up with old ones.
Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, naThe Blas festival aims to play a role in celebrat- tional and international renown during Scotland’s www.loopallu.co.uk ing the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular the Highlands of Scotland. Blas will do this in part by creating the opportunities for young mu- six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, musicians to play and learn with leading artists in traditional music and Gaelic. Blas will also widen sic, dance and visual art as well as FREE events Balmaha’s Braw the opportunities for communities to experience including the popular annual community event Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a Balmaha, Loch Lomond and enjoy live music and Gaelic performances stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic which support their culture. 1-2 October singer, Julie Fowlis.
OCTOBER
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Weekend
Balmaha’s Braw Weekend is back bigger and better for 2016. A weekend of food, drink, music and entertainment takes place on the banks of Linlithgow Folk Festival Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. True North Linlithgow The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this Aberdeen 7-11 September event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne Distill22-25 September ery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) First staged in 1999, the Festival is firmly estabfrom 11am-5pm expect lots of family fun, food, lished on the traditional music scene and all the Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free mainstay events will take place again. These in- Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True with live music from local bands and singers. clude the musical cruise on the canal, the family North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is deSaturday night will feature live music from four lighted to announce. The singer-songwriter takes ceilidh at the Vennel, the Hub at the Masonic top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave top billing for the festival, now in its second year Hall, the Bluegrass concert and Gospel session Arcari, Miracle Glass Company, Mark McGowan. and the outdoor Nora Devine Stage at the Cross. and with an expanded programme over four Tickets £5 payable on the door. All under cover THE OUTSIDE TRACK - will make a hotly antici- days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music in a huge marquee! and song – will take place in venues around the pated return to Linlithgow on 10 September city and in outdoor locations from September when they headline the 18th annual festival. www.balmahasbrawweekend.co.uk 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, www.linlithgowfolk.com and features a line-up of iconic musicians and Strugglefest emerging talent. Glasgow
Live @ Troon
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Ayrshire 8-11 September 2016 is a massive year for Troon as it becomes the focus of the golfing world during the summer with the return of The Open Championship to Royal Troon and as a result it's likely to be a busier year than ever for the volunteers of Live@Troon. The line up is now taking full shape for the core events and tickets are on sale for most online already. www.liveattroon.com
Best of the West Festival Inveraray 10-11 September
Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura 23-25 September The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene, enjoy a weekend packed with fantastic performances, stimulating workshops, spontaneous sessions and great craic. To guarantee you don’t miss out, you can pre-purchase your tickets online now. www.juramusicfestival.com
Darvel Music Festival
Best of the West Festival an 'end of season' showcase held annually in the grounds of Inveraray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend includes two days of music and song with performances in both English and Gaelic. The festival has a strong focus on local young talent as well as the best of the established performers. As well as a great line-up of music, food and drink it's also important to us to provide a wide range of activities for all ages. www.bowfest.co.uk
Ceòl Cholasa Colonsay Folk Festival 15-18 September Ceòl Cholasa is held the third weekend of September each year and features internationally acclaimed artists from Scotland and beyond.. http://ceolcholasa.co.uk/
Darvel, Ayrshire 23-24 September (Also 2-3 Dec) People travel from all over Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival.
1 October
All day DIY Punk Fest from 2-10pm at Audio Glasgow with Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep, Anna’s Anchor, Jutland Songs, Flakes, Benjamin Blue + 4 more bands to be confirmed! See ..... www.facebook.com/events/144214369337774/ www.facebook.com/struggletownrecords
Glasgow Americana Glasgow 5-9 October The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. On Wednesday 5 October in St Andrew’s in the Square' Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. www.glasgowamericana.com
100 Bands On The Border Galashiels !! Postponed to Spring 2017 !!
Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Border! The Best Bands will be back again along with some special new additions We look forward www.darvelmusicfestival.org to welcoming back our supporters from last year that had such a great time and gave us such wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a Loopallu whole load of new guests to the festival from the Ullapool local community as well as from further afield. 30 September - 1 October For those travelling to us from our Scottish cities, why not take the celebrated Borders RailTen years young, Loopallu...On paper they said way. A 50min world class scenic journey from it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a Edinburgh through the winding valleys of the remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60
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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ Southern Uplands. Come and join us for a wee taster day trip or for an entire weekend of fun. We promise top quality live music, a high energy festival atmosphere but with the cosiness and character of a wee Borders town. www.100bands.co.uk
Ullapool Guitar Festival Ullapool 7-9 October
haven is tuning up for a boot scooting new Americana music festival aimed at visitors and locals alike.The one day (family) festival will feature 6 Scottish bands with Americana roots including The Holy Ghosts (Edinburgh), Colin Clyne (Stonehaven), Daniel Meade (Glasgow), The New Madrids (Perth), Mikey Maclennan (The Carloways, Bridge of Earn) and The Malpaso Gang (Aberdeen). www.facebook.com/DoricanaFest
So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the mix of music old and new, of electric and acoustic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned performers and those, like the students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, just starting out on their careers. Perhaps it’s the location on Loch Broom and the drive up through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s no “us and them”, no VIP area. Everyone mingles, and you’re likely to find yourself sitting beside a guitar legend in the Festival Club – or even jamming with them on one of the trade stands. www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com
Feis na Mara Mallaig 7th - 9th October
The Spree Paisley 14-22 October The Spree is Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and much more, taking place as part of the town's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Now in its fifth year, the 2016 edition will take place from 14 to 22 October at various venues in the town, including a specially-erected Spiegeltent in the town centre. Headliners include Admiral Fallow, a unique collaboration between Justin Currie and the RSNO, Roddy Woomble and Band, Donnie Munro, and a double bill of Treacherous Orchestra and Skerryvore, plus comedy from Daniel Sloss and Craig Hill. For tickets and more info, see www.thespree.co.uk
An exciting array of award-winning talent at this years Fèis na Mara festival in Mallaig. What better way to start your October break than to hit the stunning little town of Mallaig for a weekend of glorious Scottish music? This year’s line-up includes Dàimh, Niteworks, The Scott Wood Band, The Federation of the Disco Pimp, The League of Highland Gentlemen and The Mischa MacPherson Trio, with sessions, ceilidhs and parties around every corner! Mallaig is truly on a roll this year, with the opening of the beautiful new crannog and bakery, the impressive refurbishment of the iconic West Highland Hotel, and the Scottish Hospitality Awards’ ‘North Restaurant of the Year’ going to Mallaig’s Cornerstone Restaurant. All this, and the might of this year’s line-up in a limited capacity village hall suggest these tickets won’t be around for long! www.feis-na-mara.com
Darvel, Ayrshire 2-3 December (Also 23-24 Sept) People travel from all over Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival. www.darvelmusicfestival.org
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Edinburgh 30 December - 1 January 2017 Three days of spectacular events, incredible bands and amazing crowds from every corner of the globe. See Shetland Vikings bearing firelit torches, hear beautiful choral singing in St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy birling to traditional Scottish music in the Old Town, and watch top stars and incredible fireworks from Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh's Hogmanay shows the world how to party! www.edinburghshogmanay.org
NOVEMBER
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Perthshire Amber -
JANUARY 2017
The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 3-6 November The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral.
Celtic Connections Glasgow 19 January - 5 February Celtic Connections 2017 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. www.celticconnections.com
JULY 2017
Tenement Trail
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Hebridean Celtic Festival
Glasgow 8 October
Fiddle 2016
Hebrides 19-22 July
Tenement Trail is a multi-venue music festival in Glasgow. Taking place on Saturday 8 October, #TT16 is one ticket to over 12 hours of live music across nine venues, featuring over 50 bands and DJs. In the month that Tenement TV will celebrate their fifth birthday, Scotland’s largest music platform are throwing one hell of a party with a line-up featuring indie icons Milburn, Crash Club, Be Charlotte, Tijuana Bibles, The Bar Dogs, The Van T’s, Barrie-James O’Neill and many, many more. www.tenementtv.com
Doricana Fest
Edinburgh 18-20 November
One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festivals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle music since 1996. A weekend packed full of great music! Over the weekend there are concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival committee are now working hard towards Fiddle 2016. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be the first to hear what artists are playing at this www.hebceltfest.com years festival. www.scotsfiddlefestival.com
Stonehaven 8 October One day music festival based in the NE of Scotland showcasing the countries finest Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts. Stone-
Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event.
DECEMBER
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