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Da-Fhillte: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis looks back over the best traditional music from Da-Fhillte. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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MacGregor presents the very best in folk and roots music from around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Jamie MacDougall presents the best in classical music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from the Northern Nashville Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays a Great Collaborations track featuring TRAVIS and JOSEPHINE ONIYAMA. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Piping Live Shorts: 11.50pm on BBC ALBA. INVERARY & DISTRICT PIPE BAND performing at the 2011 Piping Live! festival in Glasgow. www.bbcalba.co.uk
MONDAY 5 SEPTEMBER The Music Match: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Natasha Raskin presents her choice of music and lively The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio chat. Scotland. Ricky Ross stands in for Janice and tunes www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Robbie Shepherd has TOM ORR and his country dance band at Celtic Connections in 2010. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Na Trads: 8pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat from the Trad Awards with SKERRYVORE. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Storas: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis brings us music from the BBC ALBA archive, celebrating renowned musicians. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West presents senior events highlights from the Northern Meeting Piping Competition. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays tracks written by PETE TOWNSHEND and highlights the career of ROBBIE McINTOSH. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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U2: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. This is the story of U2's energy and commitment to social causes. www.bbcalba.co.uk Hebridean Celtic Festival: 00.45am on BBC ALBA. Performances from COLIN MacLEOD and ANDERSON McGINTY, WEBSTER, WARD AND FISHER. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Celtic Connections: 3pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce McGregor shares performances from DAIMH, IDLEWILD and others www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Take the Floor: 5pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Robbie Shepherd has TOM ORR and his country dance band at Celtic Connections in 2010. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays albums people enjoy listening to all the way through. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Hebrides: 7pm on BBC ALBA. Songs inspired by the sea-shore. www.bbcalba.co.uk New Rose: 40 Years Of The DAMNED: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic Galloway explores the significance of punk's first single, New Rose by the DAMNED. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Vic Galloway: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic blazes through his personal punk playlist - find out which songs make the cut. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Piping Live: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Julie Fowlis presents a music show featuring RODDY MacLEOD and THE SCOTT WOOD BAND. 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 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross stands in for Janice and 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 songs that look back and songs that look forward. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Ceol Country: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Highlights from the Northern Nashville Country Music Festival. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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page 3: music on scotland's tv & radio this week :: 'scots in london' Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross introduces new and classic Americana and alternative country. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ian plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross stands in for Janice and tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
www.bbcalba.co.uk Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ian plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross stands in for Janice and 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 showcases artists who have only had one hit, from ANITA WARD to MARRS. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. Celtic Connections: 9pm on BBC Radio www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Scotland. Bruce McGregor shares performances from DAIMH, IDLEWILD and The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. others Stephen Duffy presents the latest new releases www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland from Scotland and beyond. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Gun Sgot?: 9pm on BBC ALBA. The first of two compilation shows as host Derick MacKay Perthshire Amber: 10.35pm on BBC ALBA. welcomes stars to the Gun Sgot pub. Featuring JARLATH HENDERSON & ROSS www.bbcalba.co.uk AINSLIE BAND and songs from DOUGIE MacLEAN. Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring ADAM www.bbcalba.co.uk STAFFORD, THE RIVER 68's, MACANTA, ONE LAST SECRET and SIOBHAN WILSON. Gun Sgot?: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Former www.bbcalba.co.uk Buzzcocks drummer John Meher is in the Gun Sgot pub. New Rose: 40 Years Of The DAMNED: 11pm
on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic Galloway explores the significance of punk's first single, New Rose by the DAMNED. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Na Trads: 11.25pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat from the Trad Awards with SKERRYVORE. www.bbcalba.co.uk Vic Galloway: 00:00am on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic blazes through his personal punk playlist find out which songs make the cut. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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17-25 SEPTEMBER 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/
SONGS OF SEPARATION: At Kings Place, London. Songs of separation is an outstanding collaboration between ten of Scotland and England’s leading female folk musicians. Devised and recorded in just six days on the Isle of Eigg, Reaching our Scottish expat the musicians explore the rich heritage of the readership in America two countries, drawing on their respective and Send us all your USA collective musical experiences and crafting something both new and special. The album was gig and tour details released in January, to exceptional reviews, and 6 OCTOBER - 6 NOVEMBER Email them to Carol had a sell-out tour. www.songsofseparation.co.uk carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com DAVE ARCARI: USA East Coast / Mid West Tour - details to follow. SLIDE guitarist & 27 OCTOBER 12 AUGUST – 24 SEPTEMBER songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as BREABACH: At Rich Mix, London SKERRYVORE: On tour in the USA in August they do pre-war Delta blues and have been www.facebook.com/Breabach and September, including Rockwood Music Hall, showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed New York on 22 September. See link below for solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – 30 OCTOBER dates, more to be announced. Skerryvore are a including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, multi-award winning band creating a ‘trad-rock’ Texas – built on the foundations laid over DEAN OWENS: At The Green Note, London. fusion for the 21st Century. Skerryvore first successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio formed on the tiny lsle of Tiree off Scotland’s of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic west coast in 2005. Back then, the band Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as consisted of Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out much from his Scottish roots, especially his (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, and pretty soon my skin was inside out too home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the whistles & accordion) who bonded with listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The holidaymaker Fraser West (drums & vocals) and you – he a real down deep player and a soul emotional honesty in his songs shines through friend Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) over a man…” as he sings about people and places, love and shared love of music: everything from traditional www.facebook.com/events/552558428269810 regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with to rock and iazz. It was this mix of musical www.davearcari.com the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical styles and sounds that set the path for the Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly band’s 2005 debut album, ‘West Coast Life.’ “Six soulful voice. of the best musical ambassadors Scotland could www.deanowens.com ever have wished for… a living, breathing, l2
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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
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DAIMH: Gaelic Supergroup and un-challenged champions of straight in the eye Highland music are based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye. Formed around the turn of the century and taking the name from the Gaelic word for “kinship” Daimh (pronounced Dive) have taken their contemporary take of Highland and Gaelic music to over 20 countries, setting audiences alight from Moscow to San Francisco. www.facebook.com/daimhmusic
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captures the band’s musical journey to date; its 2 SEPTEMBER twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock The BIG Project Youth Choir presents - BIG as much as it does country and indie folk, its Songs: A Celebration Of Song: At Queens songs blend all of these elements to find their Hall, Edinburgh. 7pm. Join The BIG Project own place on this record. Playing to a live Youth Choir in Edinburgh’s Queens Hall for a audience is where it all comes together for family-friendly, heartwarming evening of Airport Impressions; the stage being that special uplifting songs! Sing along with hits from the place where the band can express more than the likes of Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Gary Barlow, songs could ever tell. and hear beautiful self-penned songs from the www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ talented children and young people at The BIG Project - a youth and children’s charity based in JOHNNY CAMPBELL: At Sneaky Pete's, Broomhouse, Edinburgh. You might have seen Edinburgh. A fast, ruthless, uncompromising and heard the choir before, singing “Flower Of sound which lends it's influences from far and Scotland” for the London 2012 Olympic Opening wide. The material will embrace traditional Ceremony, or performing live on BBC Children music and sometimes frantic Bluegrass style In Need with Gareth Malone! Tickets £8/6 Box picking with self penned songs of protest and Office: 0131 668 2019 debauchery. www.thequeenshall.net www.facebook.com/johnnycampbellmusic www.thebigproject.org.uk 12 SEPTEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. ROBBIE HILL BAND supported by DEKE MCGEE BAND: CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. The return of Fife Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Admired by born and Helsinki based Robbie Hill Band, their peers as much as by those who love great following successful support slots for Grainne roots music, Cahalen and Eli count many Duffy and Erja Lytinen. In support is the Deke recognised names among those who sing their McGee Band who produce the authentic sound of praises. When The Times invited Chris Wood to the Saxophone led Small Big Bands of the 40s name his Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled and 50s. All shows on public sale but the most them out saying they were “passionate, effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh committed, accomplished, searching and sailing Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per in the sea of their own inheritance” month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. www.brookfield-knights.com For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ 16 SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER
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
AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Midstock Festival, Dalkeith. Latest album Mariette perfectly captures the band’s musical journey to date; its twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock as much as it does country and indie folk, its songs blend all of these elements to find their own place on this record. Playing to a live audience is where it all comes together for Airport Impressions; the stage being that special place where the band can express more than the songs could ever tell. www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ Music and Film at Concorde: At East Fortune Museum of Flight, Concorde Hanger as part of 10 SEPTEMBER the Lammermuir Festival, 8.30pm, £15. The Concorde Hangar is the stunning setting for a AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Stramash, concert in which visual images join music to Edinburgh. Latest album Mariette perfectly 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 17 SEPTEMBER Revolution Girl Style Now presents ….. THE TWISTETTES + SPAT + PLAYING WITH PUNKARELLA + FISTYMUFFS: At Leith Depot, 140 Leith Walk Edinburgh, 7.30pm. Revolution Girl Style Now is a new band night specifically aimed at promoting female identifying, gender queer and non-binary artists. From Glasgow we have Riot Grrrl duo The Twistettes, from the Scottish Borders are DIY Punk four piece SPAT, Fife offers up long running Rock band Playing With Punkarella and local heroes Fistymuffs will be opening the show. Tickets are £10 on the door, or from the Selkie Music Agency. www.facebook.com/revolutiongirlstyle 18 SEPTEMBER 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 21 SEPTEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. STEVIE NIMMO TRIO supported by GT'S BOOS
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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 songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, 22 SEPTEMBER loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD: At Sneaky Goldschmidt, and collaborations with awardPete’s, Edinburgh. Mannequin Death Squad are winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet one boy and one girl, lost somewhere between Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated The Melvins and Taylor Swift, recently emerging in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio from Melbourne’s bustling underground scene to Scotland. Tickets @ sign for UK indie, Integrity Records (Million www.kimedgar.com/gigs Dead, Horse Party, Valentiine). In new single ‘KYMS’ the duo rage against the relentless 28 SEPTEMBER pollution of our planet, the song inspired by a hatred of those who continue to defile and Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. KIRK pollute the earth. FLETCHER supported by SANDY https://twitter.com/MannequinDsquad TWEEDDALE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Widely considered one of the best blues 23 SEPTEMBER guitarists, Kirk Fletcher has commanded the respect and acclaim of critics, peers and fans SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: across the world. Kirk will appear on Wednesday Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents 28 September with support from Sandy ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring Tweeddale, known for his work with Blues 'n' ARILD ANDERSON. At Edinburgh’s Queen’s Trouble and The Blue Hyenas. All shows on Hall. Great concerts and music from the cream public sale but the most effective way to enjoy of Scottish Jazz musicians the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become www.facebook.com/theSNJO a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with 24 SEPTEMBER no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. DHM Concerts presents ..... THE SHEE and www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ SARAH HAYES: At Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. www.facebook.com/DHM-Concerts-285713951447098 KIM EDGAR: At New Winton Village Hall, nr Tranent EH33 2NH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her Mellow Promotions presents ….. CASUAL new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and AGENDA + support from THE BROADCASTS inspiring collection of original songs, the album + GENTLEMEN JACKALS: At The Mash House, tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact Edinburgh. Doors at 7pm. of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its www.mellowpromotions.com many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Voodoo Rooms, collaborations with award-winning songwriter Edinburgh. From the small North West town of Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's been writer... underappreciated in many ways” quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece The Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Lottery Winners. They're the type of band to put www.kimedgar.com/gigs an instant smile on your face, spinning a sound that bites with an eighties indie chime and radio- 29 SEPTEMBER engineered pop.Legendary A&R whizz Seymour
KIM EDGAR: At Broomhouse St. David’s Church Hall, Edinburgh EH11 3RH. 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 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 Hunt remarked; "The Wonder Stuff is a live band, that's why it exists. Some people might be happy to spend months or years sitting in studios noodling around with computers, but that isn't why I got into the game. I need a regular fix of the full sensory overload that is a gig, there's nothing to equal it." www.thewonderstuff.com 3 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. 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
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KIM EDGAR with KAREN DIETZ & RICHARD 4 OCTOBER KLEIN: At West Barns Village Hall, Dunbar EH42 1UP. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories KIM EDGAR: At The Torphichen Inn, West Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of Lothian EH48 4LY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new original songs, the album tackles topics including album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and child soldiers, the impact of crime and inspiring collection of original songs, the album punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... collaborations with award-winning songwriter underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ writer... underappreciated in many ways” www.kimedgar.com/gigs Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 5 NOVEMBER
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 7 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At North Middleton Village Hall, partner, Rowan Alba on Sunday 11 December. Gorebridge EH23 4QU. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring We are still to select the acts to perform at this DROPKICK with support THE WELLGREEN her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate event. If you're an emerging act who has yet to and AL SHIELDS: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. and inspiring collection of original songs, the play the club and would like to feature, please Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and album tackles topics including child soldiers, the register your interest. All shows on public sale Alastair Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at town on the east coast of Scotland. Starting off in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom Petty collaborations with award-winning songwriter annum you can see all shows with no additional and Wilco and their sound gradually matured Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great ticket costs. For more details go to ….. into more of an alt-country style but without writer... underappreciated in many ways” www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ losing the upbeat, catchy melodies of their Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ songs. www.kimedgar.com/gigs www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 18 NOVEMBER Send us all your gig dates for 8 OCTOBER Glasgow and West Coast area Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. IAN Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Usher Hall, SIEGAL supported by JED POTTS & THE Email them to Carol Edinburgh. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive HILLMAN HUNTERS, featuring the HUSKY carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding HORNS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Ian celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Siegal celebrates 25 years of touring with his 2 SEPTEMBER Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is band this year and has gone on to release gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from numerous acclaimed albums and accumulating THE TELERMEN: At Broadcast, Glasgow, the first note, delivering an inspired set of more British & European awards than you can promoting their debut EP, ‘Organic’. The cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic shake a stick at, together with three pace. A dynamic performance from an nominations in the USA Blues Music Awards. He Telermen are an up and coming alternative rock unparalleled group of highly talented musicians will bring his band for a larger capacity show at band from Glasgow, consisting of Dillon Squire, Johnathan Boyd, Antony Becirspahic and and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers La Belle Angèle on Friday 18 November as part and die hard Cash fans alike. of his TwentyFive tour. Support comes from our Matthew Aitchison. The band is quickly on the rise expanding outside of their home town www.johnnycashroadshow.com members favourites, Jed Potts & The Hillman performing at festivals such as The Great Escape Hunters, featuring the Husky Horns. All shows and T in the Park. 22 OCTOBER on public sale but the most effective way to www.facebook.com/thetelermen enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to
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BARENAKED LADIES: At ABC, Glasgow. Barenaked Ladies bringing their renowned, boisterous live shows to audiences all around the UK. Barenaked Ladies are also back with the release of a brand new live album on 20 May called BNL Rocks Red Rocks, it was recorded 10 29 NOVEMBER June last year at famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado during the band’s Last Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GUY DAVIS AND STATESBORO supported by JIM Summer on Earth Tour 2015. Tickets @ www.BarenakedLadies.com CONDIE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Performances by New York bluesman Guy Davis and Statesboro, Georgia born roots and americana singer-songwriter Brooks Williams, ranked one for the top Acoustic Guitarists of all time. Support will come from Jim Condie who may will recall for his work with Tam White, among many others. 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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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD plus 28 OCTOBER special guest DEAN OWENS: At Stereo Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13 Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RED Triple UK Americana Awards Winners, Danny BUTLER supported by GEORGIA GORDON: and the Champions of the World, are bringing At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Earlier this year their breathless brand of folk, rock and soul to Red Butler supported Danny Bryant at a sell out Stereo in Glasgow on September 8. This show and they will return on Friday 28 October infectiously joyous band bring crowds to their as part of the tour promoting their new album. feet from the start of their gigs. Great songs, Support comes from Georgia Gordon who musicianship and a brilliant rapport with started out as a singer-songwriter who now has audiences are the hallmarks of this band with a a full band behind her, belting out a unique 3 DECEMBER collection of feel good songs that also embrace bluesy/early RnB sound. All shows on public sale country and Americana. This year, they won the but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. An evening with LAU: At Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. UK album of the year award with What Kind of Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. Love, the UK Artist of the Year title and UK Song For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per Performing two sets with no support. Tickets annum you can see all shows with no additional from Queen’s Hall box office on 0131 668 2019 of the Year, Clear Water at the UK Americana
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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The CCA Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. 9 SEPTEMBER Tickets £13. ahalen Morrison and Eli West are firmly established as one of the most AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At BOX, important roots music duos to have emerged Glasgow. Latest album Mariette perfectly captures the band’s musical journey to date; on the Americana circuit in recent years. They count many well-recognised names its twelve songs reflecting a versatility that among their supporters including Chris Wood has evolved over the years. Embracing pop who included them in his Six Best Folk Acts and rock as much as it does country and list in an article for The Times. Their last indie folk, its songs blend all of these album (their third) was produced by Tim elements to find their own place on this record. Playing to a live audience is where it O’Brien who also nailed his colours to the mast, declared himself a fan and said that all comes together for Airport Impressions; the stage being that special place where the the pair “make music the world needs!” band can express more than the songs could When they originally released their debut album in Europe , it met with instantaneous ever tell. reaction, Bob Harris inviting them to record a www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ studio session for his BBC Radio 2 show. #BRINGBACKROCKRADIO with GUN, THE They created a huge impact during their first ever UK tour and debut Celtic Connections VIRGINMARYS, WE WERE HUNTED and Festival, and were subsequently invited back KIERAN ROBERTSON: At The Garage, to Glasgow for their own headline show at Glasgow. Rock Radio Glasgow’s the city’s Mitchell Theatre . They’re back from #BRINGBACKROCKRADIO bash will raise their base in Seattle with a promise to keep funds for music therapy charity ‘Nordoff fans happy with a selection of better-known Robbins Scotland’ (who provide vital music therapy for children and adults in Scotland), material as well as new songs due to be featured on the next album at the end of and also give a massive thank you to the legions of Rock Radio Glasgow fans who have 2016. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland.com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com supported their bid for the 96.3FM West of www.brookfield-knights.com Scotland radio licence over the last few months. GUN headline the bill ahead of their 23 SEPTEMBER UK tour in October with the band’s original guitarist Alex Dickson back in the frame. The THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Stereo, Virginmarys the original 96.3 Rock Radio helped to break on the scene who are now on Glasgow. From the small North West town of Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's tour in America to promote their critically been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece acclaimed third album ‘Divides’. The The Lottery Winners. They're the type of Virginmarys politically charged lyrics and band to put an instant smile on your face, thundering live performance are sure to spinning a sound that bites with an eighties resonate well with Glasgow music fans. We indie chime and radio-engineered pop. Were Hunted have been a staple part of Legendary A&R whizz Seymour Stein labelled Glasgow’s gig circuit since their inception in them as "the best band since the Smiths". 2014, playing in some of the City’s most Tickets @ iconic venues they have developed a live show that that simply isn’t to be missed. The www.skiddle.com/e/12783746 evening’s proceedings will be kicked off by 17 www.facebook.com/thelotterywinners year old gothrock artist Kieran Robertson. A then 10 year old Kieran first made a name 24 SEPTEMBER for himself when he came into the old 96.3 SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Rock Radio studios and played ‘ACDC’s’ Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents ‘Highway to Hell’ on his guitar. All tickets ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring priced at £15.00+bf. ARILD ANDERSON. At Royal Conservatoire, www.rockradioglasgow.com Glasgow. Great concerts and music from the cream of Scottish Jazz musicians JOHNNY CAMPBELL: At New Hellfire Club, www.facebook.com/theSNJO Glasgow. A fast, ruthless, uncompromising sound which lends it's influences from far and 24 SEPTEMBER wide. The material will embrace traditional music and sometimes frantic Bluegrass style picking with self penned songs of protest and THE TWISTETTES: At The Weavers, Cumbernauld. Jo and Nicky D'arc make up debauchery. The Twistettes with their dirty, twisted bass www.facebook.com/johnnycampbellmusic sound, a hit of swinging flare and thumping driving drums. They are punk, riot grrrl, real10 SEPTEMBER deal indie with a touch of psychobilly. www.facebook.com/thetwistettes Three’s A Crowd Productions presents CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow. The long awaited one-woman show 28 SEPTEMBER featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to BRONSTON with support from DONNIE WILLOW and Mt DOUBT: At Nice N Sleazy, wow audiences up and down the country. Glasgow. Bronston is an exciting new groovy Through her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the show will feature Christina’s alt rock four-piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August of 2015. With a fresh greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new approach to writing, they are drawing on material celebrating the world’s most iconic influences that range from Kendrick Lamar to vocalists and pop-culture personalities from Muse – pushing the boundaries of alt rock in yesterday and today. 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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area www.bronston.co.uk 29 SEPTEMBER HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE “Before The Sun Tour”: At Clydesdale Folk, 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 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 1 OCTOBER DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, Loch Lomond. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com 4 OCTOBER 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
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 5 OCTOBER the Carter/Cash endorsed Johnny Cash BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At St Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £14 entertainment from the first note, delivering an from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. inspired set of cherished numbers with The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow performance from an unparalleled group of Americana Festival in October. Man behind the highly talented musicians and a guaranteed music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash for live, sell-out performances including joyous fans alike. sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will www.johnnycashroadshow.com take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. 8 OCTOBER www.glasgowamericana.com JOHNNY LLOYD: At Tenement Trail @ Nice ’N' 6 OCTOBER Sleazy, Glasgow. Lloyd will be performing songs from his new EP ‘Dreamland’, which features NORRIE MCCULLOCH & THE JELLYMAN’S tracks produced by Hugo White from The DAUGHTER: At Blackfriars Glasgow. Doors Maccabees as well as Jamie T. The EP is out now 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £9 from Tickets on Xtra Mile Recordings. Scotland 0141 204 5151. Norrie McCulloch is an www.facebook.com/johnnylloydmusic absorbing songwriter and performer with two brilliant albums to his name: his latest, These 9 OCTOBER Mountain Blues has had the critics swooning and THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS featured on many a radio playlist. The Jellyman’s Daughter is duo, Emily Kelly (vocals, GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. guitar, mandolin) and Graham Coe (vocals, Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are cello), whose debut album with its range of one of the hottest bands on the US roots music blues, bluegrass and country shades, brought circuit. Since first taking America by storm in them a wide audience here and overseas as well. This promises to be a memorable evening 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. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com SAM OUTLAW plus support: At The CCA Glasgow. Doors 8pm, 8.30pm start. Tickets £14 from The CCA 0141 352 4900. South Californian, Sam Outlaw will be the final act at this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival, appearing at the CCA for the Sunday night. With Ry Cooder a major fan, Sam calls his music “SoCal Country” and his outstanding debut release, Angeleno, with its moody yet timeless songs, made it into The Guardian’s Top 10 country albums list for 2015. Sam played a sold-out Glasgow show earlier this year on a wave of interest and great reviews – he did not disappoint, we look forward to seeing him bringing the curtain down on our 10th anniversary celebrations. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com 12 OCTOBER FREAKWATER: At Broadcast, Glasgow. Gothic Americana legends Freakwater are on tour in support of Scheherazade. Released earlier this year, Scheherazade, their first album in over a decade, and debut for Bloodshot Records, has earned widespread critical acclaim; highlighting the sisterly harmonies of Janet Bean and Catherine Irwin and songs that reflect a sepiatinted alternative and gothic vision of America, Freakwater fully deserve their legendary reputation. www.twitter.com/thefreakwater 18 OCTOBER AUSTIN LUCAS and THE DREAMING SPIRES: At Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG. Ticket: £12 from Ticket Scotland. Doors: 7pm. A double bill of Americana featuring Austin Lucas from Bloomington Indianna USA, and Oxford's 'The Dreaming Spires'. “Between The Moon & The Midwest may slot in what looks to outsiders like a narrow gap between Sturgill Simpson’s cosmic choogle and the harder rock of Jason Isbell, but in country terms that’s a canyon -and it belongs to Austin Lucas” Q Magazine. www.paultaskermusic.com 19 OCTOBER 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/ 23 OCTOBER Regression Sessions presents The Red Light Apocalypse: At SWG3, Glasgow. Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping production and outside the box partying experiences. The theme for this season is about taking you into the heart of The Red Light Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on earth when the team transform their chosen venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light District. Of course, at the heart of each event is
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of fine Scottish musicians, Fraser Urquhart on piano, Jerry Forde on bass and Jack Wilson on drums for an evening of tunes that you will know 17 NOVEMBER from Ella Fitgerald, Sarah Vaughan and other great ladies of jazz and a few modern tunes with THE TELERMEN: At Stereo, Glasgow, promoting a jazzy, bluesy twist. Tickets £11.74 including their debut EP, ‘Organic’. The Telermen are an fees from Eventbrite only @ up and coming alternative rock band from www.eventbrite.co.uk Glasgow, consisting of Dillon Squire, Johnathan www.micheleosten.com Boyd, Antony Becirspahic and Matthew Aitchison. The band is quickly on the rise expanding 4 SEPTEMBER outside of their home town performing at festivals such as The Great Escape and T in the Jazz & Cocktails with MICHELE OSTEN: At Park. Society Bar, 13 Charlotte Street, Kirkcaldy. KY1 www.facebook.com/thetelermen 1RN. Michele Osten is a fabulous vocalist, originally from Seattle now living in London and 26 NOVEMBER she is making a short visit to Scotland so don't miss the opportunity to hear her in a intimate 18th SSE Scottish Music Awards: At Old setting with 3 fine Scottish musicians, Fraser Fruitmarket, Glasgow. The annual star-studded Urquhart, Jerry Forde and Jack Wilson. awards ceremony is the main fundraising event Society are preparing a great new cocktail menu for Nordoff Robbins, Scotland's only Music so come along an enjoy 'The Lush Life with jazz Therapy charity, which this year celebrates its & cocktails'. Tickets £11.74 incl fees from 20th anniversary. Last year the SSE Scottish Eventbrite only @ Music Awards raised more than £140,000, which www.eventbrite.co.uk helped facilitate additional music therapists and www.micheleosten.com music sessions for vulnerable children and adults throughout Scotland. 6 SEPTEMBER www.nordoffrobbinsscotland.org.uk AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Duke’s Corner, 30 NOVEMBER Dundee. Latest album Mariette perfectly captures the band’s musical journey to date; its The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. as much as it does country and indie folk, its Tickets £13. They were flown in from their base songs blend all of these elements to find their in Canada for a sold-out headline show at own place on this record. Playing to a live Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic audience is where it all comes together for Connections Festival this year after winning Airport Impressions; the stage being that special major TV exposure when tracks from the place where the band can express more than the sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen songs could ever tell. as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK 7 SEPTEMBER launch in January and once again confirmed them as a creative tour de force. “Simply AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Midstock Festival, superb – an album that’ll be making more than a Dalkeith. Latest album Mariette perfectly few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said captures the band’s musical journey to date; its AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it twelve songs reflecting a versatility that has “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine evolved over the years. Embracing pop and rock as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine as much as it does country and indie folk, its called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner songs blend all of these elements to find their has that rare quality – a well-grounded human own place on this record. Playing to a live spirit. In another life he might have been a audience is where it all comes together for Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon Airport Impressions; the stage being that special Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) place where the band can express more than the by his side, percussive elements and layered songs could ever tell. guitar techniques have added rich texture. www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the 8 SEPTEMBER same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. com/ Crail Folk Club presents ..... CINDY & MARK www.fallenangelsclub.com LEMAIRE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. The remarkable guitar playing of Mark Lemaire (check out his instrumental version of ‘A whiter shade of pale’) combines with their beautifully harmonised voices, humour and short stories to result in an ‘almost magical’ evening. Mark and Cindy are touring from California. Crail Folk Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit all Send us all your gig dates for tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come Tayside, Perthshire, along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Fife and Central areas Singers' nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to . Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. www.marklemaire.com 3 SEPTEMBER www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub
BRONSTON: At The Bungalow, Paisley. Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock fourpiece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they are drawing on influences that range from Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the
Swing Into September with MICHELE OSTEN and GRACE BLACK: At Kingswood Hotel, Kinghorn Road, Burntisland, Fife. KY3 9LL. Say goodbye to Summer and hello to Autumn with sultry swinging tunes from two classy,sassy ladies. Michele Osten from London and Fife's own Grace Black will be accompanied by a trio
25 OCTOBER BAD COMPANY - featuring the legendary PAUL RODGERS: At SSE Hydro, Glasgow. Paul Rodgers is one of the UK’s most successful artists of all time having sold over 125 million records throughout his career. He’s written an array of classic rock anthems including ‘All Right Now’, ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ and ‘Can’t Get Enough’ and was the singer that Brian May and Roger Taylor chose to fill in for the late Freddie Mercury when Queen returned to touring in 2005. Special guests Richie Sambora + Orianthi (RSO) will open every show along with Steve Rodgers or Jasmine Rodgers as the first act. www.badcompany.com www.paulrodgers.com 30 OCTOBER OH PEP!: At The Hug And Pint in Glasgow. Olivia Hally and Pepita Emmerichs met in music secondary school in Melbourne, Australia, drawn together by a shared love of songs with no boundaries or expectations. The duo, now both 24, have since unveiled three EP’s, but it’s their debut album Stadium Cake, that truly showcases Hally and Emmerichs’ uniquely compelling collaboration. Recorded at Echo Lake, Nova Scotia in February and August of 2015 with Canadian producer Daniel Ledwell, Oh Pep!’s debut LP ‘Stadium Cake’ is a coming of age for the duo. www.thehugandpint.com www.ohpep.com 3 NOVEMBER KIM EDGAR: At Sounds In The Suburbs (Woodend Bowling Club), Glasgow G13 1QE. 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 4 NOVEMBER 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 appeal it deserves with older generations through demonstrating its versatility. www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich
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much as by those who love great roots music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised names among those who sing 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, committed, accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of their own inheritance” www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.brookfield-knights.com 17 SEPTEMBER Film Hub Scotland presents CineScore Live: Wunder der Schöpfung with live score from Herschel 36 at Dundee Contemporary Arts. Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network CineScore Live tour - a unique season of three spectacular silent films, each accompanied by a 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 22 SEPTEMBER
Crail Folk Club presents ..... DAVID FRANCEY plus KIM EDGAR: At Town Hall in 10 SEPTEMBER Crail, Fife. £7. We are delighted to have been able to re-schedule David Francey from last GLEADHRAICH: Launch their new EP at their Dundee gig in aid of Home Start Dundee. Titled year after he had to cancel due to illness. Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Another in our increasingly long line of guests from Canada (well sort of – originally from Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose and play for the Clan Ayrshire). A singer and storyteller with wry humour and astute observations alongside an Currie Society at Ellis Island, New York, during openhearted singing style. Regulars will be last year’s Tartan Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope to make the pipes a more familiar with his song ‘Torn Screen Door’. At no accessible instrument to young people by being extra charge (!) we also welcome Edinburgh’s Kim Edgar who is promoting her third solo a rock band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the album on a short Scottish tour. Guitarist and baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also piano player Kim is also a member of the celebrated band Cara. Crail Folk Club offers a allowing our native instrument to have the wide range of musical styles to suit all tastes, widespread appeal it deserves with older they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners generations through demonstrating its and those that just want to come along and versatility. listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Singers' www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich nights they feature local singers and musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to make 11 SEPTEMBER music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. Three’s A Crowd Productions presents www.davidfrancey.com CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Gardyne Theatre, www.kimedgar.com Dundee. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through her 24 SEPTEMBER soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the THE ENGLISH BEAT: At The Windsor, Fife. The show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan favourites,’ along with new material celebrating English Beat - starring original songwriter and the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture lead-singer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling. The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the personalities from yesterday and today. biggest 1980's 2-Tone band, The Beat, known in Audiences can expect an exciting selection of the US as The English Beat, Dave Wakeling is pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in the consummate showman, touring the world Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of with an all-star line-up performing the hits of the great divas themselves. The Beat, General Public and a host of new www.christinabianco.com songs. http://englishbeat.net 15 SEPTEMBER
Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock fourpiece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they are drawing on influences that range from Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the boundaries of alt rock in Scotland. www.bronston.co.uk 'Stand By Me.. The Story of Ben E King and The Drifters': At Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline. 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. 1 OCTOBER DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, Loch Lomond. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com CONNLA: At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews. 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 6 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. 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
Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. 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 29 SEPTEMBER CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At the first note, delivering an inspired set of Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. Admired by their cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic peers as much as by those who love great roots NAE PLANS: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club. pace. A dynamic performance from an Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised unparalleled group of highly talented musicians Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers names among those who sing their praises. When The Times invited Chris Wood to name his (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) and die hard Cash fans alike. join forces in a new and exciting project called Six of The Best Folk Acts, he singled them out www.johnnycashroadshow.com ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of saying they were “passionate, committed, accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant 9 OCTOBER concept that puts the audience at the centre of their own inheritance” an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all KIM EDGAR: At Crianlarich Village Hall, www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest live performance!” - John Somerville. www.brookfield-knights.com Perthshire FK20 8QN. 7pm. Kim’s touring her www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and 16 SEPTEMBER inspiring collection of original songs, the album 30 SEPTEMBER tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At The of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its BRONSTON: At The Green Room, Perth. Tolbooth, Stirling. Admired by their peers as many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song
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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
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 Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Perth Concert warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding bands of which they are members. ‘You guys celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit the first note, delivering an inspired set of all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic 13 OCTOBER beginners and those that just want to come pace. A dynamic performance from an along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS unparalleled group of highly talented musicians Singers' nights they feature local singers and and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers NIGHT: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £1. Crail Folk musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit make music then just come along and tap your and die hard Cash fans alike. all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, www.johnnycashroadshow.com feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. beginners and those that just want to come www.mairearadandanna.com along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub 12 OCTOBER Singers' nights they feature local singers and JENNY STURGEON: At Dunfermline Folk Club. musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to 2 NOVEMBER make music then just come along and tap your Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her KIM EDGAR: At Kinlochard Hall, Stirling FK8 www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub interest in traditional folk song combined with 3TL. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album the enjoyment of creating fresh new ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring 22 OCTOBER compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics collection of original songs, the album tackles comes from folklore, historical events and topics including child soldiers, the impact of KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses personal experience, and as a biologist her crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. Tour: At Tolbooth Stirling. Kris Drever forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired In addition to recording her new album 'From the celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations artist and songwriter with a new album If Wishes with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator Were Horses out now & 2016 tour and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... http://krisdrever.com/ in primary schools underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, www.jennysturgeonmusic.com BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ 27 OCTOBER www.kimedgar.com/gigs
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SONIC STATE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Love Indie music? Get yourself along to The Lemon Tree for Mark Morriss + My Winehouse + Sonic State. My Winehouse is the original and UK no.1 Amy Winehouse tribute with full endorsement from the Winehouse family. Tickets £14.85 from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Three’s A Crowd Productions presents CHRISTINA BIANCO: At Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen. The long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. 4 SEPTEMBER ‘Me, Myself & Everyone Else’ is set to wow audiences up and down the country. Through AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Aberdeen her soaring vocals and spot-on impressions, the Exodus. Latest album Mariette perfectly captures show will feature Christina’s greatest ‘fan the band’s musical journey to date; its twelve favourites,’ along with new material celebrating songs reflecting a versatility that has evolved the world’s most iconic vocalists and pop-culture over the years. Embracing pop and rock as personalities from yesterday and today. much as it does country and indie folk, its songs Audiences can expect an exciting selection of blend all of these elements to find their own pop, standard & Broadway tunes, sung in place on this record. Playing to a live audience is Christina’s own voice as well as in the voices of where it all comes together for Airport the great divas themselves. Impressions; the stage being that special place www.christinabianco.com where the band can express more than the songs could ever tell. 11 SEPTEMBER www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. MY NATIONAL JAZZ TRIO OF SCOTLAND: At The DARLING CLEMENTINE: At The Blue Lamp, Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £12 / £10 adv. Aberdeen, doors 7pm. The National Jazz Trio of The classic country duets were undoubtedly at Scotland is Bill Wells, Aby Vulliamy, Kate their peak in the late 60s and 1970s, the likes of Sugden and Gerard Black. Catch this seriously George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton talented bunch. Tickets £11 from 01224 641122 and Porter Waggoner, Johnny & June and many or more. Fast forward 40 years and those timeless www.aberdeenperformingarts.com themes are alive and well in the hands , and voices of……..My Darling Clementine (aka 5 SEPTEMBER Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish). Michael Weston King, the seasoned AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS: At Live at Captain troubadour, and the former leader of U.K. Alt Tom’s, Aberdeen. Latest album Mariette Country pioneers The Good Sons (who MOJO perfectly captures the band’s musical journey to dubbed “England’s very own Uncle Tupelo…”,) is date; its twelve songs reflecting a versatility that widely seen as one of Britain’s finest singer has evolved over the years. Embracing pop and songwriters. He has made 10 solo albums and 4 rock as much as it does country and indie folk, with The Good Sons. Always on the road, both its songs blend all of these elements to find their solo and touring with the likes of Nick Cave, own place on this record. Playing to a live John Cale, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Roger audience is where it all comes together for McGuinn. Lou Dalgleish is quite simply one of, Airport Impressions; the stage being that special if not THE finest female singers in the UK. She place where the band can express more than the has been praised by, and worked with the likes songs could ever tell. of Elvis Costello, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky www.airportimpressions.com/gigs/ Quartet, and many more. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com 9 SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER MARK MORRISS + MY WINEHOUSE +
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 22: aberdeen + north east CAHALEN MORRISON and ELI WEST: At The Bothy, Glenbuchat, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. Admired by their peers as much as by those who love great roots music, Cahalen and Eli count many recognised names among those who sing 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, committed, accomplished, searching and sailing in the sea of their own inheritance” www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.brookfield-knights.com
Dundee-born Be Charlotte. Tickets £25/His Majesty’s Theatre Pass £60 (includes all 3 HMT headline concerts)/Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts)from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 23 SEPTEMBER SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring ARILD ANDERSON. At The Sanctuary, Queen’s Cross Church, Aberdeen. Great concerts and music from the cream of Scottish Jazz musicians www.facebook.com/theSNJO
RICK REDBEARD: At Acoustic Stage at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, 11am. Enjoy a relaxed, intimate Brunch Session from local altfolk musician Rick Redbeard, at the Acoustic Stage at Aberdeen Maritime Museum as part of True North Fringe. This event begins at 11am and tickets are not required. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Brew North Sessions with LIZABETT RUSSO, DANIEL MUTCH, COLIN CLYNE, ROBBIE FLANAGAN, CRAIG DAVIDSON, LEANNE Following the Fleet: Drifters: At The Lemon SMITH and JENNY STURGEON: Brew North Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, Sessions, one of the True North Fringe events, is doors 7pm. Love Indie music? With a live vocal a specially curated series of gigs taking place in score from mesmerising composer, beatboxer RICHARD HAWLEY: At His Majesty’s Theatre, seven city centre bars. The bar crawl will be led and former APA Associate Artist Jason Singh, Aberdeen, 7pm. Former Pulp and Longpigs by True North crew and will begin at Brewdog Following the Fleet: Drifters will be a completely member Richard Hawley will play an intimate Castlegate before going on to Blackfriars, Illicit unique performance that promises to be an acoustic set as one of the headline acts of True Still, The Stag, McGinty’s, Brewdog Flagship and exhilarating cinematic experience. 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Wood to name his Six of The Best Folk Acts, he pay tribute to one of the most influential artists singled them out saying they were “passionate, Enjoy a relaxed, intimate Brunch Session from of our time. Tickets £25/His Majesty’s Theatre committed, accomplished, searching and sailing Scottish alternative band Kid Canaveral. Pass £60 (includes all 3 HMT headline concerts)/ Tickets – Free. in the sea of their own inheritance” Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.facebook.com/cahalenmorrisoneliwest www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.brookfield-knights.com EMPTY SOUNDS, THE HARMONICA HONEYBLOOD with support from BOSSY MOVEMENT, THE POPPING CANDIES: At The LOVE: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. Roof Garden atop St Nicholas, Aberdeen, CAHALEN MORRIOSON & ELI WEST: At The Street, Aberdeen, 9.30pm. Scottish two-piece Lunchtime to early evening. True North’s Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. (evening) 8pm. Cahalen Honeyblood has supported Catfish and the Outdoor Stage at The Roof Garden atop St Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the Bottlemen, Belle and Sebastian and the Foo Nicholas will come to life with music from most innovative and subtle roots musicians Fighters at Murrayfield Stadium in 2005. Now today. Their music draws from old folk sources, lunchtime to early evening including they will play a Lemon Tree Late gig as part of performances from Empty Sounds, The but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison True North, with support from RnB/pop duo writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy Harmonica Movement, The Popping Candies, The Bossy Love. Tickets £10//Lemon Tree Late Pass novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly 101, Best Girl Athlete and HQFU. This event £20 (includes all 3 Lemon Tree Late gigs)/ begins at midday and tickets are not required. formed from raw natural elements. Eli West Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com brings jagged, angular arrangements based in 01224 641122 or bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a www.aberdeenperformingarts.com KING CREOSOTE with support RICK 21st century lens. REDBEARD: At The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen www.almostbluepromotions.com 29 SEPTEMBER doors 6.30pm. Kenny Anderson, known by his www.brookfield-knights.com stage name King Creosote, collaborated with Jon Watercolour Music: At Underdog, Aberdeen, BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: At Hopkins on the Mercury prize-nominated album 7pm. APA’s new Associate Artists Nick and Mary Diamond Mine. He will perform as part of True The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Ann make up Watercolour Music. They have North, with support from Aberdeenshire-born Aberdeen, doors 3pm. Be inspired by BBC been working on new material as part of the songwriter Rick Redbeard. Tickets £18/Festival Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius Violin Music Hall Stepping Out project, and will Concerto, led by conductor Ben Gernon. Tickets Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) from 01224 showcase this in Underdog. Tickets free, apply 641122 or £19 - £14.50 from 01224 641122 or for them from 01224 641122 or www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com www.aberdeenperformingarts.com 22 SEPTEMBER LAURA MVULA with support from BE CHARLOTTE: At His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, 7pm. Laura Mvula catapulted into the limelight with her universally adored and Mercury prize nominated albums Sing To The Moon and The Dreaming Room. Laura is one of the headline acts for True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song, taking place in venues around the city. With support from
LONELADY support from STILLHOUND: At The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 9.30pm. Lonelady brings her definitive post-punk sound to Aberdeen as part of True North, with support from Stillhound. 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 25 SEPTEMBER
1 OCTOBER Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. PEEWEE MOORE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. As an award winning and highly acclaimed Outlaw Country Singer/Songwriter Peewee Moore tours around on an average or 45,000 miles a year doing an endless string of one night stands at honky tonks, dance halls, festivals, and theaters. With the gift of raw talent, and
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album. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and thousands of highway miles later, the genremelding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records debut with Best Medicine. The band – multiinstrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are classicallytrained musicians who’ve been making music of all kinds since childhood (before they reconnected through the local music scene, de Vitry and Muench first met in middle school orchestra); however, they were also all raised with a steady diet of music ranging from pioneers like The Carter Family and Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys to the joyous invention of The Beatles and The Band, to the groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com
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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JENNY STURGEON: At The Ceilidh House, Arnisdale. 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 29 OCTOBER personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. JENNY STURGEON: At Woodend Barn, In addition to recording her new album 'From the 16 OCTOBER Banchory. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from skein', Jenny is involved in several projects north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in including working as a music workshop facilitator Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE her interest in traditional folk song combined in primary schools STRAY BIRDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. with the enjoyment of creating fresh new www.jennysturgeonmusic.com Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 adv. The compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics Stray Birds have been flying high since the 2012 comes from folklore, historical events and 8 SEPTEMBER release of their critically acclaimed self-titled personal experience, and as a biologist her
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 25: highlands + west coast + argyll :: islands + shetland + orkney JOHNNY CAMPBELL: At Market Bar, Inverness. A fast, ruthless, uncompromising sound which lends it's influences from far and wide. The material will embrace traditional music and sometimes frantic Bluegrass style picking with self penned songs of protest and debauchery. www.facebook.com/johnnycampbellmusic 11 SEPTEMBER Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Eden Court, Inverness. 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 17-18 SEPTEMBER NAE PLANS: At Plockton High School. 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/
“Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the audience at the centre of 'Stand By Me.. The Story of Ben E King and an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all The Drifters': At Eden Court, Inverness. This live performance!” - John Somerville. fast moving show features some of Ben E King & www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ The Drifters most well known hits. Stand by Me is the phenomenal musical revue of a group that 5 NOVEMBER helped to define Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and were forerunners to both the GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Inverness, black music movement in 1950’s America and touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six early Motown. tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose 6 OCTOBER and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan NAE PLANS: At Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The hope to make the pipes a more accessible Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland instrument to young people by being a rock (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. band with pipes up front in order to encourage 5) join forces in a new and exciting project Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing project full of spontaneity and magical our native instrument to have the widespread moments. A brilliant concept that puts the appeal it deserves with older generations audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, through demonstrating its versatility. electrifying and above all live performance!” www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ 28 SEPTEMBER
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Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with KIM EDGAR: At The Leven Centre, Kinlochleven www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic the enjoyment of creating fresh new PH50 4QH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new 2 SEPTEMBER compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and comes from folklore, historical events and inspiring collection of original songs, the album personal experience, and as a biologist her tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact JENNY STURGEON: At Red Roof Cafe, Skye. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her In addition to recording her new album 'From many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song interest in traditional folk song combined with the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and the enjoyment of creating fresh new including working as a music workshop collaborations with award-winning songwriter compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics facilitator in primary schools Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great comes from folklore, historical events and www.jennysturgeonmusic.com writer... underappreciated in many ways” personal experience, and as a biologist her Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. NAE PLANS: At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. www.kimedgar.com/gigs In addition to recording her new album 'From Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland 8 OCTOBER including working as a music workshop (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. facilitator in primary schools 5) join forces in a new and exciting project KIM EDGAR with MAIRI CAMPBELL: At www.jennysturgeonmusic.com called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical Benderloch Victory Hall, Argyll PA37 1RZ. project full of spontaneity and magical 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories moments. A brilliant concept that puts the Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of 9 SEPTEMBER audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, original songs, the album tackles topics including ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At electrifying and above all live performance!” child soldiers, the impact of crime and The Red Roof Gallery, Glendale, Isle of Skye. John Somerville. punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. 8pm Tickets £12 cash on the night ring to www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by reserve tickets on 01470 511766. Adam and author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations Chas are one of the most highly rated guitar 24 SEPTEMBER with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart duo’s in the country who, in their live show, and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... deliver a fiery, energy fuelled array of acoustic JENNY STURGEON: At Tarland Hall - ceilidh underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, music styles. Weaving effortlessly between collective (workshop). Jenny is a singerBBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Pop, their songwriter from north east Scotland. Her www.kimedgar.com/gigs performances are sure to capture the passion for music lies in her interest in imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny Kyle” traditional folk song combined with the 13-14 OCTOBER Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have gone enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from NAE PLANS: In Inverness - Daytime Nae Plans on to dazzle audiences ever since. folklore, historical events and personal Workshop at Fèis a’Bhaile (Thu and Fri) and Nae www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com www.redroofskye.co.uk experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm Plans Performance (Fri) at Fèis a’Bhaile 25th for nature creeps in to all her work. In addition Aniversary Concert, One Touch Theatre, Eden 10 SEPTEMBER to recording her new album 'From the skein', Court Theatre, Inverness. Pianist/vocalist Jenny is involved in several projects including Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At working as a music workshop facilitator in and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous primary schools Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in The Old Inn, Carbost, isle of Skye. 9.30pm Free Entry. Adam and Chas are one of the most www.jennysturgeonmusic.com a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘.
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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
grooves of Mississippi to create a style that is truly unique. Thick guitar riffs and frenzied harmonica solos are built around driving rhythms to create raucous, high-energy performances. They are priced £12, or £10 for concessions. www.facebook.com/TheBlueswater 25 SEPTEMBER
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KIM EDGAR: At Traquair Village Hall, Innerleithen EH44 6PL. 7pm. Kim’s touring her 11 SEPTEMBER KIM EDGAR: At Glentrool Community Hall, The new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and Old School DG8 6SY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her inspiring collection of original songs, the album ADAM BULLEY and CHAS MACKENZIE: At new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact Elgol Village Hall, Isle of Skye. 2pm £10 on door inspiring collection of original songs, the album of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its T. 01471 866331. Adam and Chas are one of the tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song most highly rated guitar duo’s in the country of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and who, in their live show, deliver a fiery, energy many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song collaborations with award-winning songwriter fuelled array of acoustic music styles. Weaving inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk collaborations with award-winning songwriter writer...underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy and Pop, their performances are sure to capture Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ the imagination. Having won a coveted “Danny writer...underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy www.kimedgar.com/gigs Kyle” Award at Celtic Connections, the duo have Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ gone on to dazzle audiences ever since. www.kimedgar.com/gigs THE ENGLISH BEAT: At Volunteer Hall, www.adambulleychasmackenzie.com Galashiels. The English Beat - starring original www.theoldinnskye.co.uk 9 OCTOBER songwriter and lead-singer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling. The singer, songwriter and guitarist 7 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Fiery behind the biggest 1980's 2-Tone band, The is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Beat, known in the US as The English Beat, Dave HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE Irish trad and when applied to the music – and Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring “Before The Sun Tour”: At Red Roof Cafe and performance - of up-and-coming young band, the world with an all-star line-up performing the Gallery, Holmisdale, Glendale, Skye IV55 8WS. Connla, it does the job again. They have their hits of The Beat, General Public and a host of Tickets: £12.00 on door Doors: 8pm. Box Office: sweet moments too, especially when the new songs. 01470 511766. The Duo are doing the show spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and http://englishbeat.net around a single vintage microphone, which is a she gets the chance to shine. craft heavy, intimate warm experience. "We www.facebook.com/Connlamusic 30 SEPTEMBER would love for people to leave our shows feeling www.brookfield-knights.com uplifted. We have been told that we are a duo KIM EDGAR: At Carlops Village Hall, Borders. who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel EH26 9NF. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album refreshingly unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring distilling of influences from both sides of the big collection of original songs, the album tackles pond produces a refined sound that is decidedly topics including child soldiers, the impact of their own. crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many www.hannahsandersfolk.com forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired Send us all your gig dates for by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations 3 NOVEMBER with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart Scottish Borders and and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... Northumberland areas KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, Tour: At King St Halls, Orkney. Kris Drever BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Email them to Carol celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com www.kimedgar.com/gigs artist and songwriter with a new album If Wishes Were Horses out now & 2016 tour 7 OCTOBER 3 SEPTEMBER http://krisdrever.com/ CONNLA: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Fiery is LITTLE LOVE & THE FRIENDLY VIBES: At 6 NOVEMBER a term that’s frequently used to describe great Coquetfest, Northumberland. Irish trad and when applied to the music – and www.facebook.com/coquetfest KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses performance - of up-and-coming young band, www.facebook.com/littlelove.official Tour: At Bixter Hall, Shetland. Kris Drever Connla, it does the job again. They have their celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo sweet moments too, especially when the 3-4 SEPTEMBER artist and songwriter with a new album If Wishes spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and Were Horses out now & 2016 tour she gets the chance to shine. Kazmiranda ‘Music’ Café presents ….. Music http://krisdrever.com/ www.facebook.com/Connlamusic for The Berwick Food and Beer Festival: We www.brookfield-knights.com have the usual courtyard venue over the weekend and there are slots available both days. 8 OCTOBER Its good fun and you get some food and drink for playing. Live music on 11am-4pm both days. CONNLA: At St Cuthbert’s House, Seahouses. Steve Morrison is headlining and Hardly Original Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe supporting in the beer tent from 8pm on great Irish trad and when applied to the music – Saturday Night. Kazmiranda = Live Music! and performance - of up-and-coming young 'Northumberland Business Award 2015 for band, Connla, it does the job again. They have Creative Industries winner'. 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SEPTEMBER Bathgate Music Festival Bathgate 1-4 September
Dundee Celt Fest returns for a second year with including the popular annual community event an exciting line up of artists. Bringing Celtic rock Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a and folk music to the heart of Dundee. stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic singer, Julie Fowlis. www.facebook.com/dundeeceltfest www.findhornbayfestival.com
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The programme features a range of musical styles, profiles local music making, involve people of all ages, promotes a high quality professional programme and provides music education opportunities for young people. The programme has several main strands: Party in the Park’ Regal Community Theatre Concert Programme, Schools programme, Live n Local, Community programme and Live @ the Steelyard www.facebook.com/BathgateMusicFestival
Lindisfarne Festival Holy Island 2-4 September Lindisfarne 2016 promises to be as exciting and spectacular as the inaugural year. The first year saw the music, arts and camping festival achieve national acclaim and was shortlisted for 3 national awards including being a finalist as “Best New Festival in the UK”. With the spectacular backdrop of Holy Island and North Northumberland Coast , the Lindisfarne festival is conveniently located off the A1 and around 6 miles from Berwick upon Tweed. The festival has an eclectic range of music and arts with 2015 saw music from the likes of Public Service Broadcasting, Reverend and the Makers, Craig Charles, The Skints, DJ Yoda and Nadine Shah play in the breath-taking scenery. A brilliant weekend away 2016’s festival will be everything a small independent festival should be. www.lindisfarnefestival.com
Linlithgow 7-11 September First staged in 1999, the Festival is firmly established on the traditional music scene and all the mainstay events will take place again. These include the musical cruise on the canal, the family ceilidh at the Vennel, the Hub at the Masonic Hall, the Bluegrass concert and Gospel session and the outdoor Nora Devine Stage at the Cross. THE OUTSIDE TRACK - will make a hotly anticipated return to Linlithgow on 10 September when they headline the 18th annual festival. www.linlithgowfolk.com
Live @ Troon 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
Best of the West Festival an 'end of season' showcase held annually in the grounds of InverBlas Festival aray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend inHighlands cludes two days of music and song with perform2-10 September ances in both English and Gaelic. The festival has The Blas festival aims to play a role in celebrat- a strong focus on local young talent as well as ing the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the best of the established performers. As well as a great line-up of music, food and drink it's the Highlands of Scotland. Blas will do this in part by creating the opportunities for young mu- also important to us to provide a wide range of activities for all ages. sicians to play and learn with leading artists in traditional music and Gaelic. Blas will also widen the opportunities for communities to experience www.bowfest.co.uk and enjoy live music and Gaelic performances which support their culture. Ceòl Cholasa www.blas-festival.com
Midstock Festival Dalkeith 3 September
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/ Just when you think festival season is over, there’s still another cracker to be enjoyed before the nights draw in. The line up will offer a variety Findhorn Bay Festival of musical tastes designed to cater for the wide Findhorn demographic expected at the festival, which wel21-26 September comes everyone aged 0-90.Tickets on sale soon @ www.midstockfestival.com Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, nawww.midstockfestival.com tional and international renown during Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular Dundee Celt Fest six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Dundee Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, mu3 September sic, dance and visual art as well as FREE events
True North Aberdeen 22-25 September Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is delighted to announce. The singer-songwriter takes top billing for the festival, now in its second year and with an expanded programme over four days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song – will take place in venues around the city and in outdoor locations from September 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, and features a line-up of iconic musicians and emerging talent.
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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
Loopallu Ullapool 30 September - 1 October Ten years young, Loopallu...On paper they said it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60 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. www.loopallu.co.uk
OCTOBER Balmaha’s Braw Weekend Balmaha, Loch Lomond 1 October 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 Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne Distillery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) from 11am-5pm expect lots of family fun, food, drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free with live music from local bands and singers. Saturday night will feature live music from four top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave
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Strugglefest Glasgow 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
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the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenMallaig ery. The concerts are staged in a variety of won7th - 9th October derful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch An exciting array of award-winning talent at this Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral. years Fèis na Mara festival in Mallaig. What better way to start your October break than to hit www.perthshireamber.com the stunning little town of Mallaig for a weekend of glorious Scottish music? This year’s line-up Fiddle 2016 includes Dàimh, Niteworks, The Scott Wood Band, The Federation of the Disco Pimp, The Edinburgh League of Highland Gentlemen and The Mischa 18-20 November MacPherson Trio, with sessions, ceilidhs and parties around every corner! Mallaig is truly on a One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festiroll this year, with the opening of the beautiful vals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle new crannog and bakery, the impressive refurmusic since 1996. A weekend packed full of bishment of the iconic West Highland Hotel, and great music! Over the weekend there are conthe Scottish Hospitality Awards’ ‘North Restaucerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open rant of the Year’ going to Mallaig’s Cornerstone stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free Restaurant. All this, and the might of this year’s events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival line-up in a limited capacity village hall suggest committee are now working hard towards Fiddle these tickets won’t be around for long! 2016. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be www.feis-na-mara.com the first to hear what artists are playing at this years festival.
The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. On Wednesday 5 Doricana Fest October in St Andrew’s in the Square' Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won Stonehaven huge praise for live, sell-out performances in8 October cluding joyous sessions for the BBC. One day music festival based in the NE of Scotwww.glasgowamericana.com land showcasing the countries finest Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts. Stonehaven is tuning up for a boot scooting new 100 Bands On The Border Americana music festival aimed at visitors and Galashiels locals alike.The one day (family) festival will fea7-9 October ture 6 Scottish bands with Americana roots including The Holy Ghosts (Edinburgh), Colin Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Clyne (Stonehaven), Daniel Meade (Glasgow), Border on the 7th, 8th and 9th October 2016! The New Madrids (Perth), Mikey Maclennan (The The Best Bands will be back again along with Carloways, Bridge of Earn) and The Malpaso some special new additions We look forward to Gang (Aberdeen). welcoming back our supporters from last year that had such a great time and gave us such www.facebook.com/DoricanaFest wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a whole load of new guests to the festival from the The Spree local community as well as from further afield. For those travelling to us from our Scottish citPaisley ies, why not take the celebrated Borders Rail14-22 October way. A 50min world class scenic journey from Edinburgh through the winding valleys of the The Spree is Paisley's national festival of music, Southern Uplands. Come and join us for a wee comedy and much more, taking place as part of taster day trip or for an entire weekend of fun. the town's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Now We promise top quality live music, a high energy in its fifth year, the 2016 edition will take place festival atmosphere but with the cosiness and from 14 to 22 October at various venues in the character of a wee Borders town. town, including a specially-erected Spiegeltent in the town centre. Headliners include Admiral Falwww.100bands.co.uk low, a unique collaboration between Justin Currie and the RSNO, Roddy Woomble and Band, Donnie Munro, and a double bill of Treacherous Ullapool Guitar Festival Orchestra and Skerryvore, plus comedy from Ullapool Daniel Sloss and Craig Hill. For tickets and more 7-9 October info, see 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
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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
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DECEMBER 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
JANUARY 2017 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
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