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KAT HEALY (pictured) launches her new single 'Wolf' with a tour that starts at The Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh on 30 September. Full tour schedule @ www.kathealymusic.com/gigs photo by Jannica Honey :: www.jannicahoney.com
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The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy Hart's psecial guests are THE DIVINE COMEDY and THE BATHERS. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
presents a selection of rock and pop music from Scotland and around the world. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Hamish: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring Documentary film about HAMISH HENDERSON, whose poems and songs continue to inspire a nation. www.bbcalba.co.uk Rapal: 00.25pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring WASHINGTON IRVING, ONE LAST SECRET, THE RIVER 68's, YOUNG FATHERS and AMWWF. www.bbcalba.co.uk SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the best in trad music and song, join Gary Innes at the start of a new series. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Travelling Folk: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacGregor presents the very best in folk and roots music from around the world. Hamish: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring Documentary film about HAMISH HENDERSON, whose poems and www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland songs continue to inspire a nation. na Trads: 7.55pm on BBC ALBA. THE N.E. FOLK www.bbcalba.co.uk COLLECTIVE perform. Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has www.bbcalba.co.uk
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a live session from THE PICTISH TRAIL, plus he has Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. an interview with EMMA POLLOCK. Jamie MacDougall presents the best in classical music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland na Trads: 11.30pm on BBC ALBA. Music and chat from the Trad Awards with INNES WATSON. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Robbie Shepherd: 9pm on BBC ALBA. A profile of one of Scotland's favourite and most enduring broadcasters. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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The Music Match: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Yvonne Milne presents her choice of music and lively chat. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Seirm: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents the legendary KRIS KRISTOFFERSON and RODDY HART. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. For the best in trad music and song, join Gary Innes at the start of a new series. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West presents more from the Northern Meeting Piping Competition in Inverness. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays a Great Collaboration track featuring THE PROCLAIMERS and WRECKLESS ERIC. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Vic Galloway: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has a session from ARAB STRAP ahead of their series of return shows. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Perthshire Amber: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Canadian band THE PAPERBOYS play at Perth Concert Hall. 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 27 SEPTEMBER
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland the singer GILLEBRIDE MacMILLAN apperaing with Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC KYLE CAREY. Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by www.bbcalba.co.uk listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy
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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 enjoys a session by London based band DANNY AND THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Diana Schad sits in and plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland na Trads: 11.55pm on BBC ALBA. THE N.E. FOLK COLLECTIVE perform. www.bbcalba.co.uk WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland The Jazz House: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Stephen Duffy presents the latest new releases from Scotland and beyond. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Disorder presents ..... STILLHOUND + Special Guests: At The Old Blue Last, 38 Great Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Eastern Street, EC2A 3ES. doors 8pm, free Diana Schad sits in with country, folk, blues, entry. “Torstein's dreams were still hounded by soul and rock 'n' roll. ghosts until he buried everything”. London www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland launch for their debut album Bury Everything, which came out on 23 September. ------------------------------------------------ www.facebook.com/stillhound
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Hamish: 10.30pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring Documentary film about HAMISH 4 OCTOBER HENDERSON, whose poems and songs continue to inspire a nation.
27 OCTOBER BREABACH: At Rich Mix, London www.facebook.com/Breabach 30 OCTOBER DEAN OWENS: At The Green Note, London. "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly soulful voice. www.deanowens.com 19 NOVEMBER GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Brixton, touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis
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LAU: North American Tour. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries 20 NOVEMBER and all-round good chaps as well…small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new SKERRYVORE: At The 100 Club, London. The folk boom. And they’ve got shelves groaning multi award-winning band bring their fusion of with awards to prove it. Lau comprises Kris multiple music styles, firmly rooted in traditional Drever (vocals, guitar), Martin Green (accordion, influences – we can guarantee you will not be wurlitzer, keys, electronics) and Aidan O’Rourke able to stand still. A fast and furious mix of (fiddle) and together they effortlessly bridge the tunes, combined with clever songs and more seemingly diametrically opposed worlds of gentle airs, produces Scottish musical acoustic folk tradition and post rock – entertainment at its best. electronics. Full tour details @ www.skerryvore.com www.lau-music.co.uk/gigs/
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DAVE ARCARI: USA East Coast / Mid West Tour - details to follow. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been Reaching our Scottish expat showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – readership in America including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over Send us all your USA successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set gig and tour details of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for 12 AUGUST – 24 SEPTEMBER you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” SKERRYVORE: On tour in the USA in August www.facebook.com/events/552558428269810 and September, including Rockwood Music Hall, www.davearcari.com New York on 22 September. See link below for dates, more to be announced. Skerryvore are a multi-award winning band creating a ‘trad-rock’ fusion for the 21st Century. Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle of Tiree off Scotland’s west coast in 2005. Back then, the band consisted of Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion) who bonded with holidaymaker Fraser West (drums & vocals) and friend Alec Dalglish (lead vocals & guitar) over a shared love of music: everything from traditional to rock and iazz. It was this mix of musical
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Mellow Promotions presents ….. CASUAL AGENDA + support from THE BROADCASTS + GENTLEMEN JACKALS: At The Mash House, Edinburgh. Doors at 7pm. www.mellowpromotions.com THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. From the small North West town of Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners. They're the type of band to put an instant smile on your face, spinning a sound that bites with an eighties indie chime and radioengineered pop.Legendary A&R whizz Seymour Stein labelled them as "the best band since the Smiths". Tickets @ www.skiddle.com/e/12783884 www.facebook.com/thelotterywinners 27 SEPTEMBER KIM EDGAR: At Leith Folk Club, Victoria Park House Hotel, Leith EH6 4NN. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with awardwinning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated
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contemporary rock, but shows her gradual transition from conventional Blues to a harder, bigger and bolder rock sound with progressive influences. On song writing, Chantel says, "I really enjoy creating my own songs, it's a fantastic way of being able to say what I wouldn’t normally say in everyday life and getting my feelings out, writing for me is very therapeutic" www.chantelmcgregor.com 30 SEPTEMBER
THE WONDER STUFF: At The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. 7pm / £22. To mark their 30th anniversary The Wonder Stuff released their eighth studio album, 30 Goes Around The Sun, in March - thirty years to the day since the band first walked into a rehearsal studio in the heart of The Black Country in 1986. Their new single For The Broken Hearted (out in June) is taken from the album The Wonder Stuff will be touring in conjunction with the album's release, of this KIM EDGAR: At New Winton Village Hall, nr Hunt remarked; "The Wonder Stuff is a live Tranent EH33 2NH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her band, that's why it exists. Some people might be new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and happy to spend months or years sitting in inspiring collection of original songs, the album studios noodling around with computers, but tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact that isn't why I got into the game. I need a of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its regular fix of the full sensory overload that is a many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song gig, there's nothing to equal it." inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and www.thewonderstuff.com collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great KAT HEALY: At Netherbow Theatre, Scottish writer... underappreciated in many ways” Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Edinburgh Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce www.kimedgar.com/gigs her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her 29 SEPTEMBER latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer KIM EDGAR: At Broomhouse St. David’s Church songwriter, Kat has been described as a Hall, Edinburgh EH11 3RH. 7pm. Kim’s touring combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate voice and delightful stage presence, with a and inspiring collection of original songs, the striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt album tackles topics including child soldiers, the journey with her music. impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love www.facebook.com/kathealymusic in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and 3 OCTOBER collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great CONNLA: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. writer... underappreciated in many ways” Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ great Irish trad and when applied to the music – www.kimedgar.com/gigs and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have CHANTEL McGREGOR: At The Caves, Niddry their sweet moments too, especially when the Street South, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. £14. 01472 spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and 349 222. After four years of touring and festival she gets the chance to shine. appearances, Chantel returns with a vengeance www.facebook.com/Connlamusic with ten new songs that not only salutes www.brookfield-knights.com
4 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At The Torphichen Inn, West Lothian EH48 4LY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 7 OCTOBER DROPKICK with support THE WELLGREEN and AL SHIELDS: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and Alastair Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small town on the east coast of Scotland. Starting off as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom Petty and Wilco and their sound gradually matured into more of an alt-country style but without losing the upbeat, catchy melodies of their songs. www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic 8 OCTOBER THE DOMESTICS: At Cockenzie House, Cockenzie , East Lothian. An evening of music in Cockenzie House with East Coast band The Domestics in aid of the charity set up to bring this East Lothian treasure into community ownership. Expect witty lyricism, rich arrangements, and soapy bubbles. www.facebook.com/wearethedomestics Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Usher Hall, Edinburgh. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of 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 9 OCTOBER
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page 8: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. THE KATET (album launch) with support from THE JELLYMANS DAUGHTER: At Summerhall Disection Room. Doors 7.30pm. £10. The Katet are Scotland's Shape-Shifting Soulfunk monster. Their aggressive combination of deep groove, airtight horns, intricate composition, heartfelt lyrics and Kung-Fu conducting will leave any audience floored. The Katet have long forgotten how to disappoint. www.thekatet.co.uk
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HANNAH ALDRIDGE with THE BLACK FEATHERS and special guests BROKEN WINDOWS: At The Voodoo Rooms West Register St, Edinburgh, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (+b/f) in advance, £13 on the door. October 10 OCTOBER sees the welcome, if brief, return to Scotland of Hannah Aldridge - the daughter of Alabama THE STRAY BIRDS: At Traverse Theatre, Music Hall of Fame member Walt Aldridge. Edinburgh. The Stray Birds are one of the Hannah’s dark, sultry, soulful voice is entrancing hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. live, and her influences range from blues in the Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they Mississippi Delta to the dusty, Dixieland jazz have gone on to win a huge fanbase following sounds from New Orleans, the musical stylings triumphant appearances at big festivals around of Muscle Shoals on up to the primitive roots of the world American Country music. She’ll be accompanied www.thestraybirds.com on this Scottish tour by The Black Feathers, an award-winning duo from Gloucestershire in 13 OCTOBER England. The perfectly paired voices of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler intertwine effortlessly DAMIEN DEMPSEY: At Debating Hall, Teviot to create a genre defying sound, combining Row House, 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 elements of folk, roots, alt-country and 9AJ. Damien Dempsey Ireland's preeminent americana. Broken Windows, are a new singer songwriter is bringing a very special set to Edinburgh band featuring the songs of singer Liz some very special venues. He has recorded a Jones, with music fuelled by the band's blues, unique album, No Force On Earth, released rock, jazz and folk backgrounds. 9/9/2016, as a celebration and commemoration www.thevoodoorooms.com of the Easter uprising of 1916 that saw the birth www.theblackfeathers.com of the Irish Republic. This is a one off www.hannah-aldridge.com opportunity to see Damien in an intimate setting sharing his story of this centenary year. 20 OCTOBER www.damiendempsey.com Errant Media presents ‘Upstairs’ with 14 OCTOBER CANDYTHIEF, STEPHEN MCLAREN, BRAVE LITTLE NOTE and ERRANT BOY: At Leith JACK HINKS with ST. PROVIDENCE and Depot, 138-140 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5DT BURNING BRIDGES: At Wee Red Bar, (Tel: 0131 555 4738), 7.30pm-11.30pm, £5 at Edinburgh. Combining his heartfelt solo work the door with the grit of a six piece band, Jack uses a . ‘Upstairs’ is a bi-monthly gig night in Leith behemoth rhythm section, violins, piano, guitar featuring music from Edinburgh and beyond. and powerful vocal harmonies, to ensure that his Tonight’s line-Up is: Candythief (Intergalactic songs wont leave your head for days. psych pop from headliners), Stephen McLaren www.jackhinks.co.uk (ex-Collar Up, reverbed and dreamy piano), Brave Little Note (melodic electronica), Errant 16 OCTOBER Boy (acoustic set from BBC Introducing combo) www.facebook.com/errantmediamusic/ THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Caves, Edinburgh. The Urban Voodoo Machine bringing 21 OCTOBER their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Scotland performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness & Neu! Reekie! Suilven's Ascent / Finitribe: At Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 Tour. Their Leith St Andrew's Church, Edinburgh. 7:00pm, live show consists of 12 rogues dressed in black £12 / £10. In preparation for the release of their
new recorded work Suilven, on One Little Indian, FiniTribe preview this work live. The show entitled Suilvens Ascent will be hosted by Neu Reekie. Suilven (Scottish Gaelic: Sula Bheinn) is one of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland. Lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises almost vertically from a sublime landscape of moorland, bogs and lochans. Suilven is a beautiful mountain to behold and FiniTribe are about to begin their ascent. A special premiere of new song ‘Bonus Freaks’ along with an interview with the band will be broadcast on the Vic Galloway Show BBC Radio Scotland on 10 October. http://neusuilven.bpt.me/ 22 OCTOBER Regression Sessions presents The Red Light Apocalypse: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. 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 an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, DnB and more, all provided by exceptional residents and guests. www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions 28 OCTOBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RED BUTLER supported by GEORGIA GORDON: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Earlier this year Red Butler supported Danny Bryant at a sell out show and they will return on Friday 28 October as part of the tour promoting their new album. Support comes from Georgia Gordon who started out as a singer-songwriter who now has a full band behind her, belting out a unique bluesy/early RnB sound. 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/ 1 NOVEMBER KAT HEALY: At Leith Depot, Edinburgh. Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to
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ANDY WHITE: At The Soundhouse, Edinburgh. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours in support of the release of his boxset Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection of all twelve of his studio albums including new album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 November). Stiff Records released the Religious Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic 4 NOVEMBER revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy KIM EDGAR with KAREN DIETZ & RICHARD as he started playing shows in the UK. When KLEIN: At West Barns Village Hall, Dunbar EH42 Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London 1UP. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Records who released Rave On Andy White in Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer original songs, the album tackles topics including Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison child soldiers, the impact of crime and on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by www.andywhite.com/ author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart 29 NOVEMBER and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GUY BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ DAVIS AND STATESBORO supported by JIM www.kimedgar.com/gigs CONDIE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Performances by New York bluesman Guy Davis 5 NOVEMBER and Statesboro, Georgia born roots and americana singer-songwriter Brooks Williams, KIM EDGAR: At North Middleton Village Hall, ranked one for the top Acoustic Guitarists of all Gorebridge EH23 4QU. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring time. Support will come from Jim Condie who her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate may will recall for his work with Tam White, and inspiring collection of original songs, the among many others. All shows on public sale but album tackles topics including child soldiers, the the most effective way to enjoy the shows at impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and annum you can see all shows with no additional collaborations with award-winning songwriter ticket costs. For more details go to ….. Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs
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Send us all your gig dates for Glasgow and West Coast area Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 23 SEPTEMBER THE LOTTERY WINNERS: At Stereo, Glasgow. From the small North West town of Leigh to signing for Warner Brothers, it's been quite a journey for indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners. They're the type of band to put an instant smile on your face, spinning a sound that bites with an eighties indie chime and radioengineered pop.Legendary A&R whizz Seymour Stein labelled them as "the best band since the Smiths". Tickets @ www.skiddle.com/e/12783746 www.facebook.com/thelotterywinners 24 SEPTEMBER
SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Directed by Tommy Smith the SNJO presents ‘The Jazz Legacy of Charles Mingus’ featuring 23 NOVEMBER ARILD ANDERSON. At Royal Conservatoire, Glasgow. Great concerts and music from the SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Edinburgh Storytelling Centre. 8pm Tickets £12/ cream of Scottish Jazz musicians £10 conc. Tel. 0131 556 9579. Southern Tenant www.facebook.com/theSNJO Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band THE TWISTETTES: At The Weavers, that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & Cumbernauld. Jo and Nicky D'arc make up The Twistettes with their dirty, twisted bass sound, a folk music. September sees the release of the seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join hit of swinging flare and thumping driving Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general drums. They are punk, riot grrrl, real-deal indie with a touch of psychobilly. election result, and then recorded in June and July this year amidst a quickly changing political www.facebook.com/thetwistettes landscape, something that has made the suite of CORRUPT THE SYSTEM (album launch): At songs seem timelier still. Shadow Sound, Glasgow. 'Game Over' was www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storyteling-centre/ recorded over the last year in Foundry Music www.southerntenantfolkunion.com Lab, and produced by Sandy Jones, producer of Wet Wet Wet. The band have been delivering 25 NOVEMBER
engaging and dynamic performances across Scotland since 2013, supporting artists like Kobra and the Lotus, Bags of Rock and Tygers of Pan Tang, and featuring in festivals such as Wildfire. This Summer, the band have been playing their new material in anticipation of the release. Corrupt the System boldly carry a sound resembling that of The Big Four, whilst bringing a fresh vibrance and groove to the metal scene. www.facebook.com/CorruptTheSystemOfficial CATS IN SPACE: At The Garage, Glasgow. They’ve only been together a very short time, but have already played some major festivals including Stone Free at the 02 London and headlined one of the stages at Ramblin’ Man Fair. Greg Hart says “Once the ‘cat was out the bag’ about the tour, and that the Spaceship was travelling around the UK, we were invited up to Glasgow by a friendly promoter, musician and ‘Cats In Space’ fan. I know from experience that Scotland seriously loves it rock music, so don’t let us down folks.. we are coming to rock you to the rooftops!” www.catsinspaceband.com 27 SEPTEMBER DANA and SUSAN ROBINSON: At The Star Folk Club, The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. Show 8pm. American husband and wife folk duo Dana and Susan Robinson bring their songs of rural America and old time mountain music to the UK; launching their fifth album with a national tour. Tickets £10 Tel. 0141 563 0454 or at www.starfolkclub.com www.robinsongs.com 28 SEPTEMBER BRONSTON with support from DONNIE WILLOW and Mt DOUBT: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock four-piece 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 AINSLIE WILLS: At Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Ainslie’s genre-bending third record Oh The Gold EP is to be released on 30 September a followup to 2013’s Australian Music Prize nominated album You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine. And so, with Drive Ainslie brings her vocal allure to delight our ears here in the UK, with the single making its British debut on the 2 September. The song is an exhibition of extensive dynamic range and far-reaching falsetto ability, an honest representation of Ainslie's true talent. www.facebook.com/ainsliewills 29 SEPTEMBER STILLHOUND (album launch) with ST. MARTiiNs: At Mono, Glasgow. “Torstein's dreams were still hounded by ghosts until he buried everything”. Launch show for their debut album Bury Everything, which comes out on 23 September. www.facebook.com/stillhound 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
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7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £9 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Norrie McCulloch is an absorbing songwriter and performer with two brilliant albums to his name: his latest, These Mountain Blues has had the critics swooning and featured on many a radio playlist. The Jellyman’s Daughter is duo, Emily Kelly (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Graham Coe (vocals, cello), whose debut album with its range of blues, bluegrass and country shades, brought them a wide audience here and overseas as well. This promises to be a memorable evening and will surely highlight the local talent we have right here in Scotland. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 5-9 October. www.glasgowamericana.com KIM RICHEY PLUS JOHN ALEXANDER: At The City Halls Recital Rooms Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Twice-nominated Grammynominated 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
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CONNLA: At Kilbarchan (venue tbc). Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com
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
KAT HEALY: At Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been described as a combination of wellcrafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. www.facebook.com/kathealymusic 5 OCTOBER
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
BLUE ROSE CODE plus special guests: At St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. Glasgow Americana will take place at various venues across the city from the 59 October. www.glasgowamericana.com
Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, firecracking 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
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area songs from his new EP ‘Dreamland’, which features tracks produced by Hugo White from The Maccabees as well as Jamie T. The EP is out now on Xtra Mile Recordings. www.facebook.com/johnnylloydmusic 9 OCTOBER THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151 and The CCA 0141 352 4900. Doors 3.30pm, 4pm start. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase, following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world such as Celtic Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, MerleFest and Tonder. 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 THE STRAY BIRDS: At The Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world www.thestraybirds.com 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 13 OCTOBER THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At St Lukes, Glasgow. The Urban Voodoo Machine bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Scotland performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness & Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 Tour. Their live show consists of 12 rogues dressed in black and red, mixing up music with cabaret / burlesque and are considered one of the most impressive live acts in the country right now, a claim supported by Classic Rock Mag. www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin 14 OCTOBER DAMIEN DEMPSEY: At CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD. Damien Dempsey Ireland's preeminent singer songwriter is bringing a very
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HANNAH ALDRIDGE with THE BLACK FEATHERS: At The Glad Cafe Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, 8pm. Tickets £9 (+b/f) in advance, The Citz Sessions - A Weekend Of Music £12 on the door. October sees the welcome, if Performances with CLARE GROGAN, brief, return to Scotland of Hannah Aldridge FRANCES MCKEE and MAIRI FENELLA: At the daughter of Alabama Music Hall of Fame The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, £20. The Citz member Walt Aldridge. Hannah’s dark, sultry, Sessions, is a series of specially-curated, soulful voice is entrancing live, and her exclusive gigs hosted in the magnificent intimate influences range from blues in the Mississippi Victorian auditorium of the Citizens Theatre. On Delta to the dusty, Dixieland jazz sounds from the 14th Ann Donald formerly of the indie pop New Orleans, the musical stylings of Muscle band The Shop Assistants curates an evening Shoals on up to the primitive roots of American celebrating some of the best female musicians Country music. She’ll be accompanied on this working in the independent circuit in Scotland Scottish tour by The Black Feathers, an awardover the years. winning duo from Gloucestershire in England. www.citz.co.uk The perfectly paired voices of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler intertwine effortlessly to create a 15 OCTOBER genre defying sound, combining elements of folk, roots, alt-country and americana. The Citz Sessions - A Weekend Of Music www.thegladcafe.co.uk Performances with SCOTT HUTCHISON (of www.theblackfeathers.com Frightened Rabbit), DAN WILLSON (of www.hannah-aldridge.com Withered Hand), JACOB YATES AND THE PEARLY GATE LOCK PICKERS and RICK 23 OCTOBER REDBEARD - all accompanied by THE ROGUE ORCHESTRA: At The Citizens Theatre, Regression Sessions presents The Red Glasgow, £20. The Citz Sessions, is a series of Light Apocalypse: At SWG3, Glasgow. specially-curated, exclusive gigs hosted in the Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping magnificent intimate Victorian auditorium of the production and outside the box partying Citizens Theatre. On the 15th broadcaster, DJ experiences. The theme for this season is about and major music fan Vic Galloway takes the taking you into the heart of The Red Light helm bringing together Scottish bred anthemic Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on indie rock back to Glasgow - the epicentre of the earth when the team transform their chosen underground and alternative music scene. venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light www.citz.co.uk District. Of course, at the heart of each event is an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, 16 OCTOBER DnB and more, all provided by exceptional residents and guests. The Citz Sessions - A Weekend Of Music www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions Performances with KATHLEEN MACINNES & FRIENDS: At The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 25 OCTOBER £20. The Citz Sessions, is a series of speciallycurated, exclusive gigs hosted in the magnificent BAD COMPANY - featuring the legendary intimate Victorian auditorium of the Citizens PAUL RODGERS: At SSE Hydro, Glasgow. Paul Theatre. And singing us out on Sunday 16 Rodgers is one of the UK’s most successful October with her hauntingly beautiful peatartists of all time having sold over 125 million smoked voice is Gaelic songstress Kathleen records throughout his career. He’s written an MacIness. With a piece called ‘Displacement’ array of classic rock anthems including ‘All Right Kathleen looks at how Gaels and travellers have Now’, ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ and ‘Can’t Get congregated in Glasgow, making it a beacon for Enough’ and was the singer that Brian May and Gaelic, Folk, Scots, Trad and Americana. Roger Taylor chose to fill in for the late Freddie www.citz.co.uk Mercury when Queen returned to touring in 2005. Special guests Richie Sambora + 18 OCTOBER Orianthi (RSO) will open every show along with Steve Rodgers or Jasmine Rodgers as the AUSTIN LUCAS and THE DREAMING first act. SPIRES: At Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall St, www.badcompany.com Glasgow G2 3LG. Ticket: £12 from Ticket www.paulrodgers.com Scotland. Doors: 7pm. A double bill of Americana featuring Austin Lucas from 29 OCTOBER Bloomington Indianna USA, and Oxford's 'The Dreaming Spires'. “Between The Moon & The Indievous Presents ….. FACE ON THE MOON Midwest may slot in what looks to outsiders like + ALL SUNS BLAZING + F.O.E + NEON a narrow gap between Sturgill Simpson’s cosmic MARAUDERS + TWISTED PLANET: At The choogle and the harder rock of Jason Isbell, but Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow, in country terms that’s a canyon -and it belongs 7.30pm, £5/£4 (students) to Austin Lucas” Q Magazine. www.facebook.com/indievous www.paultaskermusic.com 30 OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER OH PEP!: At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. Rolling NAE PLANS (Album launch): At Folklub, Hug Stone and Stereogum favourite Oh Pep! Are on & Pint, Glasgow. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier a UK tour following the release of critically (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler acclaimed new album Stadium Cake. ‘Stadium Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Cake’ follows on from what has been an Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and incredible 18 months for Oh Pep! Including the exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is recording of an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and a musical project full of spontaneity and magical single Doctor Doctor featuring in the New York moments. A brilliant concept that puts the Times playlist. After a recent performance at audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, Nashville’s Americana Fest, Pop Matters stated
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The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST: At The Admiral Bar Glasgow. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Tickets £13. They were flown in from their base 19 NOVEMBER in Canada for a sold-out headline show at Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic APATHY'S EDGE: At Bungalow, Paisley. Apathy's Edge are a four piece heavy rock/metal Connections Festival this year after winning major TV exposure when tracks from the band from Glasgow. sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen www.facebook.com/ApathysEdge as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The 25 NOVEMBER new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK launch in January and once again confirmed DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS them as a creative tour de force. “Simply BAND: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. Dean superb – an album that’ll be making more than a Owens is one of Scotland’s finest singer few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Ricky Ross, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. His AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine songs, including Raining in Glasgow and Man as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine From Leith, have been hailed as classics of called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner Scottish songwriting. has that rare quality – a well-grounded human www.deanowens.com spirit. In another life he might have been a Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon 26 NOVEMBER Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) by his side, percussive elements and layered 18th SSE Scottish Music Awards: At Old guitar techniques have added rich texture. Fruitmarket, Glasgow. The annual star-studded awards ceremony is the main fundraising event Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the for Nordoff Robbins, Scotland's only Music same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. Therapy charity, which this year celebrates its com/ 20th anniversary. Last year the SSE Scottish Music Awards raised more than £140,000, which www.fallenangelsclub.com helped facilitate additional music therapists and music sessions for vulnerable children and adults throughout Scotland. www.nordoffrobbinsscotland.org.uk 27 NOVEMBER Hit The Road presents ….. DENI SMITH, REBEKAH KIRK and ELIA DAVIDSON: At Oran Mor, Glasgow. Hit The Road is Scotland's National youth music touring project. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre; the project provides young musicians living in Scotland, between the ages of 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry before embarking on a professionally managed tour. Hit The Road is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) and PRS for Music Foundation. https://twitter.com/HitTheRoadTours
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APATHY'S EDGE with FALLEN MAFIA and COLD YEARS: At Monty's Bar, Dufermline. Apathy's Edge are a four piece heavy rock/metal band from Glasgow, An exciting line up where Apathy’s Edge will be playing some new tracks! KAT HEALY: At The Clutha, Glasgow. Edinburgh www.facebook.com/ApathysEdge songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due THE ENGLISH BEAT: At The Windsor, Fife. The CURSE OF LONO supporting UNCLE LUCIUS: for release this month and to showcase her English Beat - starring original songwriter and At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. London five-piece latest material, Kat is playing live dates across lead-singer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling. The Curse Of Lono are set to release their debut self- the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the titled EP on 14 October, and have announced a songwriter, Kat has been described as a biggest 1980's 2-Tone band, The Beat, known in UK tour supporting Uncle Lucius. Curse Of Lono combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful the US as The English Beat, Dave Wakeling is was formed in London in 2015 by singer Felix voice and delightful stage presence, with a the consummate showman, touring the world Bechtolsheimer following the breakup of British striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt with an all-star line-up performing the hits of roots pioneers Hey Negrita. journey with her music. The Beat, General Public and a host of new www.facebook.com/curseoflonoband www.facebook.com/kathealymusic songs. 14 NOVEMBER
ANDY WHITE: At Woodend Bowling Club, Glasgow. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White BRONSTON: At The Bungalow, Paisley. tours in support of the release of his boxset Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock four- Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August collection of all twelve of his studio albums of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they including new album Imaginary Lovers (available are drawing on influences that range from separately 4 November). Stiff Records released Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the the Religious Persuasion EP during the eighties boundaries of alt rock in Scotland. acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. www.bronston.co.uk The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. 17 NOVEMBER When Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Records who released Rave On Andy White in THE TELERMEN: At Stereo, Glasgow, promoting October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer their debut EP, ‘Organic’. The Telermen are an Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison up and coming alternative rock band from on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he
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CAROLYN AND JONATHAN SPAREY: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 2.30pm. £9. Stirling-based musician Carolyn Sparey will be joined by her brother, Jonathan, for a varied programme of music for two violins, including a delightful dip into some unexpectedly quirky music by Telemann! Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 29 SEPTEMBER NAE PLANS: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland
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The Story of Ben E King and The Drifters: At Alhambra Theatre, 6 OCTOBER Dunfermline. This fast moving show features some of Ben E King & The Drifters most well CONNLA: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. known hits. Stand by Me is the phenomenal Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe musical revue of a group that helped to define great Irish trad and when applied to the music – Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and and performance - of up-and-coming young were forerunners to both the black music band, Connla, it does the job again. They have movement in 1950’s America and early Motown. their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and JOHN McNICHOLL and MARY BYRNE: At she gets the chance to shine. Monikie Hall, Dundee. Mary will be singing www.facebook.com/Connlamusic massive 60's classics from Dusty Springfield, www.brookfield-knights.com Cilla Black and many more. John is a familiar face from the Irish music series Celtic Note and Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Rothes Halls, brings his Love Songs album hits including Glenrothes. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive “Don't Close Your Eyes” and “Love Changes and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding Everything” to his many UK fans. celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ www.marybyrneofficial.com Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is www.johnmcnicholl.com gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of TINA MAY & ENRICO PIERANUNZI: At cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic Tolbooth, Stirling. £14/£12. One of Europe’s pace. A dynamic performance from an finest jazz singers, Tina May, and Italy’s unparalleled group of highly talented musicians outstanding, internationally acclaimed pianist and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers Enrico Pieranunzi bring their 2015 album, Home and die hard Cash fans alike. is Where the Heart Is, to the stage in this www.johnnycashroadshow.com evening of warm, intimate entertainment. Recognised for her abilities as a musician as BLUE ROSE CODE: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm much as she is for being a classy interpreter of £13/£11. In the space of only a short few years lyrics and melody, Tina May is the consummate and two stellar albums, Blue Rose Code, jazz performer and her partnership with Enrico Edinburgh-born Ross Wilson, has gone from Pieranunzi places her with a supremely sensitive song-writing in the obscurity of an East London accompanist and a brilliantly creative improviser. flat to being celebrated by the industry and fans Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 alike as a legacy artist whose work stands out a or at cut above... with the man behind the music, www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth Ross Wilson rightly winning huge praise for his elegant and heartfelt songs. Tickets from 1 OCTOBER Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, Loch 8 OCTOBER Lomond. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash DMYTRO MORYKIT - Metropolis Live: At country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Perth Concert Hall. Metropolis, an epic film by Delta blues and have been showcased via eight Fritz Lang, is consistently voted amongst the top internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two films of all time. It is one of the most influential US tours in 2015 – including official showcases films ever made: from Blade Runner to Star at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the Wars and encompasses many genres, with foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 stunning cinematic visuals. Composer/Pianist, and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled Dmytro Morykit, combines work composed over for release over an EP and an album in 2016. a 30 year period with several new pieces to Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his create an incredible new piano concert to skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin complement this iconic film, bringing it to a was inside out too listening and it was all good. modern audience. The dramatic theatre of the That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep solo piano, gives the audience a new way of player and a soul man…” experiencing both music and image, providing an www.davearcari.com inspirational evening of film and sound. Borne on a waft of creative optimism, Dmytro traveled to CONNLA: At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews. Edinburgh in the late 1970s in search of his Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe musical home. 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Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 adv. The Stray Birds have been flying high since the 2012 release of their critically acclaimed self-titled album. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and 29 SEPTEMBER thousands of highway miles later, the genremelding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records Watercolour Music: At Underdog, Aberdeen, debut with Best Medicine. The band – multi7pm. APA’s new Associate Artists Nick and Mary instrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, Ann make up Watercolour Music. They have Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from been working on new material as part of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are classicallyMusic Hall Stepping Out project, and will trained musicians who’ve been making music of showcase this in Underdog. Tickets free, apply all kinds since childhood (before they for them from 01224 641122 or reconnected through the local music scene, de www.aberdeenperformingarts.com Vitry and Muench first met in middle school orchestra); however, they were also all raised 1 OCTOBER with a steady diet of music ranging from pioneers like The Carter Family and Bill Monroe & Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. His Blue Grass Boys to the joyous invention of PEEWEE MOORE: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. The Beatles and The Band, to the Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £10 / £8 adv. As an groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix. award winning and highly acclaimed Outlaw www.AlmostBluePromotions.com Country Singer/Songwriter Peewee Moore tours around on an average or 45,000 miles a 23 OCTOBER year doing an endless string of one night stands at honky tonks, dance halls, festivals, and KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses theaters. With the gift of raw talent, and Tour: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Kris Drever showmanship Peewee has been fortunate celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo enough to be able to share the stage with artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio several of his hero's, as well as some of outlaw album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by country, americana, and rockabilly's most well Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms known, and recieved acts such as Kris part of the backbone of today’s contemporary Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, David Allen Coe, roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, Ralph Stanley, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, Dicky Betts, Cowboy Jack Clement, Steve Earle, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. Red Simpson, Shooter Jennings, Junior Brown, http://krisdrever.com/ Chris Knight, Todd Snyder, Wanda Jackson, The Blasters, Southern Culture On The Skids, and 29 OCTOBER countless others. www.AlmostBluePromotions.com JENNY STURGEON: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from 7 OCTOBER north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined JENNY STURGEON: At Lumsden Village Hall. with the enjoyment of creating fresh new Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her comes from folklore, historical events and interest in traditional folk song combined with personal experience, and as a biologist her the enjoyment of creating fresh new enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics In addition to recording her new album 'From the comes from folklore, historical events and skein', Jenny is involved in several projects personal experience, and as a biologist her including working as a music workshop facilitator enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. in primary schools In addition to recording her new album 'From the www.jennysturgeonmusic.com skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator 24 NOVEMBER in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Montrose Folk Club, Links Hotel, 8pm Tickets 14 OCTOBER £9.50 Tel. 01674 671000. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Krakatoa, over a series of albums have produced a thought Aberdeen. The Urban Voodoo Machine bringing provoking and arresting take on roots & folk their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to Scotland music. September sees the release of the performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness & seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 Tour. Their Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general live show consists of 12 rogues dressed in black election result, and then recorded in June and and red, mixing up music with cabaret / July this year amidst a quickly changing political burlesque and are considered one of the most landscape, something that has made the suite of impressive live acts in the country right now, a songs seem timelier still. claim supported by Classic Rock Mag. www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin www.southerntenantfolkunion.com 15 OCTOBER THE STRAY BIRDS: At Glenbuchat Hall, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world www.thestraybirds.com 16 OCTOBER Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen.
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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 NAE PLANS: At The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. 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/ 24 SEPTEMBER JENNY STURGEON: At Tarland Hall - ceilidh collective (workshop). Jenny is a singersongwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her enthusiasm for nature creeps in to all her work. In addition to recording her new album 'From the skein', Jenny is involved in several projects including working as a music workshop facilitator in primary schools www.jennysturgeonmusic.com 28 SEPTEMBER 'Stand By Me.. The Story of Ben E King and The Drifters': At Eden Court, Inverness. This fast moving show features some of Ben E King & The Drifters most well known hits. Stand by Me is the phenomenal musical revue of a group that helped to define Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and were forerunners to both the black music movement in 1950’s America and early Motown. 6 OCTOBER NAE PLANS: At Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is a musical project full of spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all live performance!” - John Somerville. www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ KIM EDGAR: At Plockton Village Hall IV52 8TG. 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
TMSA Young Trad Tour: At The Tower, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. Eight top young JENNY STURGEON: At Tarland MacRobert Hall. folk musicians are heading out around Scotland 23 SEPTEMBER
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 25: highlands + west coast + argyll :: islands :: ayrshire + dumfries over the next three months. The tour is of the finalists and winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition (2015) and organised by the TMSA (Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland). Touring are: Gemma Donald (Fiddle), Heather Downie (Clarsach), Ainsley Hamill (Song), Claire Hastings (Song), Séamus Ó’Baioghill (Fiddle & Pipes), Robyn Stapleton (Song and 2014 Winner) and Ryan Young (Fiddle) with accompanist Anna Massie. www.thetoweronline.com www.tmsa.org.uk
Inverness & Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 Tour. Their live show consists of 12 rogues dressed in black and red, mixing up music with cabaret / burlesque and are considered one of the most impressive live acts in the country right now, a claim supported by Classic Rock Mag. www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin 5 NOVEMBER
GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Inverness, touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune 7 OCTOBER piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis KIM EDGAR: At The Leven Centre, Kinlochleven Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan PH50 4QH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and hope to make the pipes a more accessible inspiring collection of original songs, the album instrument to young people by being a rock tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact band with pipes up front in order to encourage of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and our native instrument to have the widespread collaborations with award-winning songwriter appeal it deserves with older generations Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great through demonstrating its versatility. writer... underappreciated in many ways” www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 25 NOVEMBER
THE STRAY BIRDS: At Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland. The Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge fanbase following triumphant appearances at big festivals around the world www.thestraybirds.com 3 NOVEMBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At King St Halls, Orkney. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. http://krisdrever.com/ 6 NOVEMBER
KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At Bixter Hall, Shetland. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms 8 OCTOBER SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At part of the backbone of today’s contemporary Universal Hall Findhorn. 8pm Tickets £12/£10 roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, KIM EDGAR with MAIRI CAMPBELL: At conc. Tel. 01309 691170. Southern Tenant Folk collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, Benderloch Victory Hall, Argyll PA37 1RZ. Union are the Edinburgh based string band that he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories over a series of albums have produced a thought http://krisdrever.com/ Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of provoking and arresting take on roots & folk original songs, the album tackles topics including music. September sees the release of the 26 NOVEMBER child soldiers, the impact of crime and seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general ANDY WHITE: At Rothesay Shinty Club, Isle of ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by election result, and then recorded in June and Bute. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations July this year amidst a quickly changing political in support of the release of his boxset Studio with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart landscape, something that has made the suite of Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... songs seem timelier still. of all twelve of his studio albums including new underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, www.universalhall.co.uk album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.southerntenantfolkunion.com November). Stiff Records released the Religious www.kimedgar.com/gigs Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The 11 OCTOBER Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. When KAT HEALY: At The Market Bar, Inverness. Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to Records who released Rave On Andy White in announce her long awaited new single Wolf, October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer Send us all your gig dates which is due for release this month and to Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live for all of the Scottish islands on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he dates across the UK and Ireland. A shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. Email them to Carol contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been www.andywhite.com/ described as a combination of well-crafted carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Aros songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an Arts, Portree, Isle of Skye. 7.30pm Tel 01478 audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. Isle of Bute …. 613750. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Transclyde Music is a group of like minded www.facebook.com/kathealymusic Edinburgh based string band that over a series people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to of albums have produced a thought provoking promote live music on the island. For their latest and arresting take on roots & folk music. 13-14 OCTOBER gig news go to …. September sees the release of the seventh NAE PLANS: In Inverness - Daytime Nae Plans www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. Workshop at Fèis a’Bhaile (Thu and Fri) and Nae Written following the May 2015 general election 7 OCTOBER Plans Performance (Fri) at Fèis a’Bhaile 25th result, and then recorded in June and July this Aniversary Concert, One Touch Theatre, Eden year amidst a quickly changing political HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE Court Theatre, Inverness. Pianist/vocalist landscape, something that has made the suite of “Before The Sun Tour”: At Red Roof Cafe and songs seem timelier still. Hamish Napier (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) Gallery, Holmisdale, Glendale, Skye IV55 8WS. and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous www.aros.co.uk Tickets: £12.00 on door Doors: 8pm. Box Office: Orchestra, Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in www.southerntenantfolkunion.com 01470 511766. The Duo are doing the show a new and exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. around a single vintage microphone, which is a “Nae Plans is a musical project full of craft heavy, intimate warm experience. "We spontaneity and magical moments. A brilliant would love for people to leave our shows feeling concept that puts the audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, electrifying and above all uplifted. We have been told that we are a duo who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel live performance!” - John Somerville. refreshingly unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ distilling of influences from both sides of the big pond produces a refined sound that is decidedly 15 OCTOBER their own. Send us all your gig dates www.hannahsandersfolk.com THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Eden
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REBEKAH KIRK and ELIA DAVIDSON: At The Stove, Dumfries. Hit The Road is Scotland's National youth music touring project. Managed by the Scottish Music Centre; the project 23 SEPTEMBER provides young musicians living in Scotland, KIM EDGAR: At Glentrool Community Hall, The between the ages of 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry Old School DG8 6SY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her before embarking on a professionally managed new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and tour. Hit The Road is funded by Creative inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) and PRS for Music Foundation. of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its https://twitter.com/HitTheRoadTours 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
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24 SEPTEMBER MIKE ZITO and ALBERT CASTIGLIA: At Gretna Social & Athletic Club, Dominion Road, Gretna, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland DG16 5AP - for Lockerbie Jazz Festival. Great news for blues-rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring musicians in and around Dumfries & Galloway with Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia; acclaimed American singers, songwriters, guitarists - driven and infused by the Blues come to Gretna! Words alone cannot convey the special sound that these two create together and the only way to truly experience this is by seeing them live. Advance tickets are £18.00 + bf and can be purchased by calling 01387 253 383 or at www.ticketweb.co.uk https://twitter.com/zitorox https://twitter.com/AlbertCastiglia
Send us all your gig dates for Scottish Borders and Northumberland areas Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 25 SEPTEMBER KIM EDGAR: At Traquair Village Hall, Innerleithen EH44 6PL. 7pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer...underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs
CONNLA: At St Cuthbert’s House, Seahouses. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young 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 11 OCTOBER ANDY IRVINE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 15 OCTOBER SUNJAY: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 18 OCTOBER ALASTAIR SAVAGE: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 01890 750099. www.eyemouthhippodrome.org 19 OCTOBER
SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Eastgate Arts Theatre, Peebles. Show 7.30pm Tickets £14/£12 conc./£6 child Tel. 01721 2 OCTOBER 725777. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series JOHN McNICHOLL and MARY BYRNE: At of albums have produced a thought provoking Buccleuch Centre, Dumfries & Galloway. Mary THE ENGLISH BEAT with URANG MATANG: will be singing massive 60's classics from Dusty At Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. The English Beat - and arresting take on roots & folk music. September sees the release of the seventh Springfield, Cilla Black and many more. John is a starring original songwriter and lead-singer of Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. familiar face from the Irish music series Celtic The Beat, Dave Wakeling. The singer, songwriter Written following the May 2015 general election Note and brings his Love Songs album hits and guitarist behind the biggest 1980's 2-Tone result, and then recorded in June and July this including “Don't Close Your Eyes” and “Love band, The Beat, known in the US as The English year amidst a quickly changing political Changes Everything” to his many UK fans. Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate landscape, something that has made the suite of www.marybyrneofficial.com showman, touring the world with an all-star linesongs seem timelier still. www.johnmcnicholl.com up performing the hits of The Beat, General www.eastgatearts.com Public and a host of new songs. www.southerntenantfolkunion.com 9 OCTOBER http://englishbeat.net www.facebook.com/urang.matang 28 OCTOBER CONNLA: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great 30 SEPTEMBER THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Hippodrome, Irish trad and when applied to the music – and Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 performance - of up-and-coming young band, KIM EDGAR: At Carlops Village Hall, Borders. 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on Connla, it does the job again. They have their EH26 9NF. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album website or call 01890 750099. sweet moments too, especially when the ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring www.eyemouthhippodrome.org spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and collection of original songs, the album tackles she gets the chance to shine. topics including child soldiers, the impact of 6 NOVEMBER www.facebook.com/Connlamusic crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many www.brookfield-knights.com forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired KIM EDGAR: At Reston Village Hall, Ladeside, by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations Berwickshire TD14 5JW. 7pm. Kim’s touring her 23 NOVEMBER with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... inspiring collection of original songs, the album TMSA Young Trad Tour: At CatStrand, Castle underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact Douglas. Eight top young folk musicians are BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its heading out around Scotland over the next three www.kimedgar.com/gigs many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song months. The tour is of the finalists and winner of inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional 7 OCTOBER collaborations with award-winning songwriter Musician of the Year Competition (2015) and organised by the TMSA (Traditional Music & Song CONNLA: At Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Fiery is Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” Association of Scotland). Touring are: Gemma a term that’s frequently used to describe great Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Donald (Fiddle), Heather Downie (Clarsach), Irish trad and when applied to the music – and www.kimedgar.com/gigs Ainsley Hamill (Song), Claire Hastings (Song), performance - of up-and-coming young band, Séamus Ó’Baioghill (Fiddle & Pipes), Robyn Connla, it does the job again. They have their 19 NOVEMBER Stapleton (Song and 2014 Winner) and Ryan sweet moments too, especially when the Young (Fiddle) with accompanist Anna Massie. spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and BANGALORE DREAMS -JYOTSNA SRIKANTH www.catstrand.com she gets the chance to shine. TRIO: At The Hippodrome, Harbour Road, www.tmsa.org.uk www.facebook.com/Connlamusic Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HT. All concerts www.brookfield-knights.com begin at 8.00pm. Full details on website or call 26 NOVEMBER 01890 750099. 8 OCTOBER www.eyemouthhippodrome.org Hit The Road presents ….. DENI SMITH,
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SEPTEMBER
Findhorn Bay Festival Findhorn 21-26 September
Blas Festival Highlands 2-10 September
miles from the nearest town, but that was ten years ago. 2015 see’s our friendly, small (but we thank perfectly formed) festival enter it’s eleventh year. Another year of fun regardless of what the weather has to say about it. Another year making new friends, and catching up with old ones.
Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, naThe Blas festival aims to play a role in celebrat- tional and international renown during Scotland’s www.loopallu.co.uk ing the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular the Highlands of Scotland. Blas will do this in part by creating the opportunities for young mu- six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, musicians to play and learn with leading artists in traditional music and Gaelic. Blas will also widen sic, dance and visual art as well as FREE events Balmaha’s Braw the opportunities for communities to experience including the popular annual community event Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a Balmaha, Loch Lomond and enjoy live music and Gaelic performances stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic which support their culture. 1-2 October singer, Julie Fowlis.
OCTOBER
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Weekend
Balmaha’s Braw Weekend is back bigger and better for 2016. A weekend of food, drink, music and entertainment takes place on the banks of Linlithgow Folk Festival Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. True North Linlithgow The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this Aberdeen 7-11 September event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne Distill22-25 September ery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) First staged in 1999, the Festival is firmly estabfrom 11am-5pm expect lots of family fun, food, lished on the traditional music scene and all the Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free mainstay events will take place again. These in- Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True with live music from local bands and singers. clude the musical cruise on the canal, the family North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is deSaturday night will feature live music from four lighted to announce. The singer-songwriter takes ceilidh at the Vennel, the Hub at the Masonic top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave top billing for the festival, now in its second year Hall, the Bluegrass concert and Gospel session Arcari, Miracle Glass Company, Mark McGowan. and the outdoor Nora Devine Stage at the Cross. and with an expanded programme over four Tickets £5 payable on the door. All under cover THE OUTSIDE TRACK - will make a hotly antici- days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music in a huge marquee! and song – will take place in venues around the pated return to Linlithgow on 10 September city and in outdoor locations from September when they headline the 18th annual festival. www.balmahasbrawweekend.co.uk 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, www.linlithgowfolk.com and features a line-up of iconic musicians and Strugglefest emerging talent. Glasgow
Live @ Troon
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Ayrshire 8-11 September 2016 is a massive year for Troon as it becomes the focus of the golfing world during the summer with the return of The Open Championship to Royal Troon and as a result it's likely to be a busier year than ever for the volunteers of Live@Troon. The line up is now taking full shape for the core events and tickets are on sale for most online already. www.liveattroon.com
Best of the West Festival Inveraray 10-11 September
Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura 23-25 September The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene, enjoy a weekend packed with fantastic performances, stimulating workshops, spontaneous sessions and great craic. To guarantee you don’t miss out, you can pre-purchase your tickets online now. www.juramusicfestival.com
Darvel Music Festival
Best of the West Festival an 'end of season' showcase held annually in the grounds of Inveraray Castle in Argyll. This family weekend includes two days of music and song with performances in both English and Gaelic. The festival has a strong focus on local young talent as well as the best of the established performers. As well as a great line-up of music, food and drink it's also important to us to provide a wide range of activities for all ages. www.bowfest.co.uk
Ceòl Cholasa Colonsay Folk Festival 15-18 September Ceòl Cholasa is held the third weekend of September each year and features internationally acclaimed artists from Scotland and beyond.. http://ceolcholasa.co.uk/
Darvel, Ayrshire 23-24 September (Also 2-3 Dec) People travel from all over Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival.
1 October
All day DIY Punk Fest from 2-10pm at Audio Glasgow with Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep, Anna’s Anchor, Jutland Songs, Flakes, Benjamin Blue + 4 more bands to be confirmed! See ..... www.facebook.com/events/144214369337774/ www.facebook.com/struggletownrecords
Glasgow Americana Glasgow 5-9 October The sparkling Blue Rose Code will do the honours and open the 10th anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival in October. On Wednesday 5 October in St Andrew’s in the Square' Man behind the music, Ross Wilson has rightly won huge praise for live, sell-out performances including joyous sessions for the BBC. www.glasgowamericana.com
100 Bands On The Border Galashiels !! Postponed to Spring 2017 !!
Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Border! The Best Bands will be back again along with some special new additions We look forward www.darvelmusicfestival.org to welcoming back our supporters from last year that had such a great time and gave us such wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a Loopallu whole load of new guests to the festival from the Ullapool local community as well as from further afield. 30 September - 1 October For those travelling to us from our Scottish cities, why not take the celebrated Borders RailTen years young, Loopallu...On paper they said way. A 50min world class scenic journey from it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a Edinburgh through the winding valleys of the remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60
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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ Southern Uplands. Come and join us for a wee taster day trip or for an entire weekend of fun. We promise top quality live music, a high energy festival atmosphere but with the cosiness and character of a wee Borders town. www.100bands.co.uk
Ullapool Guitar Festival Ullapool 7-9 October
haven is tuning up for a boot scooting new Americana music festival aimed at visitors and locals alike.The one day (family) festival will feature 6 Scottish bands with Americana roots including The Holy Ghosts (Edinburgh), Colin Clyne (Stonehaven), Daniel Meade (Glasgow), The New Madrids (Perth), Mikey Maclennan (The Carloways, Bridge of Earn) and The Malpaso Gang (Aberdeen). www.facebook.com/DoricanaFest
So why is the UGF so special? Perhaps it’s the mix of music old and new, of electric and acoustic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned performers and those, like the students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, just starting out on their careers. Perhaps it’s the location on Loch Broom and the drive up through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s no “us and them”, no VIP area. Everyone mingles, and you’re likely to find yourself sitting beside a guitar legend in the Festival Club – or even jamming with them on one of the trade stands. www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com
Feis na Mara Mallaig 7th - 9th October
The Spree Paisley 14-22 October The Spree is Paisley's national festival of music, comedy and much more, taking place as part of the town's bid for UK City of Culture 2021. Now in its fifth year, the 2016 edition will take place from 14 to 22 October at various venues in the town, including a specially-erected Spiegeltent in the town centre. Headliners include Admiral Fallow, a unique collaboration between Justin Currie and the RSNO, Roddy Woomble and Band, Donnie Munro, and a double bill of Treacherous Orchestra and Skerryvore, plus comedy from Daniel Sloss and Craig Hill. For tickets and more info, see www.thespree.co.uk
An exciting array of award-winning talent at this years Fèis na Mara festival in Mallaig. What better way to start your October break than to hit the stunning little town of Mallaig for a weekend of glorious Scottish music? This year’s line-up includes Dàimh, Niteworks, The Scott Wood Band, The Federation of the Disco Pimp, The League of Highland Gentlemen and The Mischa MacPherson Trio, with sessions, ceilidhs and parties around every corner! Mallaig is truly on a roll this year, with the opening of the beautiful new crannog and bakery, the impressive refurbishment of the iconic West Highland Hotel, and the Scottish Hospitality Awards’ ‘North Restaurant of the Year’ going to Mallaig’s Cornerstone Restaurant. All this, and the might of this year’s line-up in a limited capacity village hall suggest these tickets won’t be around for long! www.feis-na-mara.com
Darvel, Ayrshire 2-3 December (Also 23-24 Sept) People travel from all over Scotland, the UK and overseas to enjoy the "Darvel Experience" and the event has gained stature amongst the Scottish music fraternity since its inception in 2002. Past and present band members of Texas, The Silencers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band will be represented at this year’s 15th Darvel Music Festival. www.darvelmusicfestival.org
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Edinburgh 30 December - 1 January 2017 Three days of spectacular events, incredible bands and amazing crowds from every corner of the globe. See Shetland Vikings bearing firelit torches, hear beautiful choral singing in St Giles' Cathedral, enjoy birling to traditional Scottish music in the Old Town, and watch top stars and incredible fireworks from Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh's Hogmanay shows the world how to party! www.edinburghshogmanay.org
NOVEMBER
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Perthshire Amber -
JANUARY 2017
The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 3-6 November The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral.
Celtic Connections Glasgow 19 January - 5 February Celtic Connections 2017 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. www.celticconnections.com
JULY 2017
Tenement Trail
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Hebridean Celtic Festival
Glasgow 8 October
Fiddle 2016
Hebrides 19-22 July
Tenement Trail is a multi-venue music festival in Glasgow. Taking place on Saturday 8 October, #TT16 is one ticket to over 12 hours of live music across nine venues, featuring over 50 bands and DJs. In the month that Tenement TV will celebrate their fifth birthday, Scotland’s largest music platform are throwing one hell of a party with a line-up featuring indie icons Milburn, Crash Club, Be Charlotte, Tijuana Bibles, The Bar Dogs, The Van T’s, Barrie-James O’Neill and many, many more. www.tenementtv.com
Doricana Fest
Edinburgh 18-20 November
One of Scotland's biggest traditional music festivals, promoting & sustaining traditional fiddle music since 1996. A weekend packed full of great music! Over the weekend there are concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops, talks, open stage, festival clubs, sessions, stalls, free events.... and lots, lots more! The Fiddle Festival committee are now working hard towards Fiddle 2016. The dates are out now but keep an eye on our Facebook page and join our mailing list to be the first to hear what artists are playing at this www.hebceltfest.com years festival. www.scotsfiddlefestival.com
Stonehaven 8 October One day music festival based in the NE of Scotland showcasing the countries finest Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts. Stone-
Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of international folk and Celtic music have heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest number of live performances ever. Award-winning artists who took part in this year's Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge success after bosses laid on new venues and returned to its roots for the showpiece event.
DECEMBER
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