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The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky Ross sits in and tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bryan plays the catchiest tunes of all time, as chosen by listeners. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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The Quay Sessions: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Roddy Hart presents performances from BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH and C MacLEOD. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Classics Unwrapped: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Jamie MacDougall presents the best in classical music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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Rapal: 10pm on BBC ALBA. Featuring TOM VEVERS, ONE LAST SECRET, MACANTA, VUKOVI and ADAM STAFFORD. www.bbcalba.co.uk
Billy Sloan: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays a Great Collaboration track featuring ROBBIE WILLIAMS and KYLIE MINOGUE. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Aberdeen + North East
Vic Galloway: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Vic has a session from ARAB STRAP ahead of their series of return shows. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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na Trads: 7.25pm on BBC ALBA. THE N.E. FOLK COLLECTIVE perform. 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: 11pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents the singer GILLEBRIDE MacMILLAN apperaing with KYLE CAREY. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Take the Floor: 7pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary Innes presents a session from IAN HUTSON and his Scottish dance band. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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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 features live sessions and new material from the best alternative artists. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Horo Gheallaidh: 10pm on BBC ALBA. With RURA, RAUL MALO, CUIART NAN EILEAN, EMPREINTES, ALISON BROWN TRIO and TONY BYRNE. 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 4 OCTOBER
Pipeline: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Gary West present piping news and music. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
The Janice Forsyth Show: 2pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in music, arts and culture from across Scotland. Seirm: 9pm on BBC ALBA. Cathy MacDonald presents www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland acclaimed singer SIOBHAN WILSON. Get It On... With Bryan Burnett: 6.30pm on BBC www.bbcalba.co.uk Radio Scotland. Bryan plays essential music chosen by Billy Sloan: 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Billy plays listeners.
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Another Country with Ricky Ross: 9pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Ricky presents an interview with CARRIE UNDERWOOD and a session from GRETCHEN PETERS. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacKenzie sits in and plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Iain Anderson: 11pm on BBC Radio Scotland. Bruce MacKenzie sits in and plays country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. www.bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
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MILLER, INNES WATSON and NORRIE MacIVER. www.bbcalba.co.uk
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Born To Be Wide presents ….. Planning The Modern Tour - And Avoiding Disaster: At The 27 OCTOBER Electric Circus, Market St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF. Admission: £6.00 / £4.50, doors 7pm – 7.30pm BREABACH: At Rich Mix, London start. Musicians’ Union Members. Born To Be www.facebook.com/Breabach Reaching our Scottish expat Wide returns with an interview with veteran promoter Dave McGeachan and a panel looking readership in America 30 OCTOBER at the best approaches to touring. The Send us all your USA discussion will include a diverse range of DEAN OWENS: At The Green Note, London. gig and tour details perspectives providing practical tips, including "One of Scotland's best" - Bob Harris (BBC Radio how to avoid hideous disasters on the road. 2). Dean’s music has been described as Celtic Email them to Carol McGeachan will joined on the panel by gig rep Americana with a rocky pop edge, and draws as carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Katie Macdonald and tour manager Nick Green, much from his Scottish roots, especially his who has toured the world with Crystal Fighters home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the and Jungle. An additional speaker is expected to 6 OCTOBER - 6 NOVEMBER Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The be confirmed prior to the event. Following the emotional honesty in his songs shines through seminar, panelists will play a selection of their DAVE ARCARI: USA East Coast / Mid West as he sings about people and places, love and favourite music and hang out with the audience. Tour - details to follow. SLIDE guitarist & regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as Tickets @ the likes of Springsteen. A gritty yet lyrical http://bit.ly/2cA78DM much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as Scottish sensibility, delivered with a searingly www.facebook.com/borntobewide they do pre-war Delta blues and have been soulful voice. showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed www.deanowens.com KIM EDGAR: At Broomhouse St. David’s Church solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – Hall, Edinburgh EH11 3RH. 7pm. Kim’s touring including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, 19 NOVEMBER her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set and inspiring collection of original songs, the GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Brixton, of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP album tackles topics including child soldiers, the touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and and pretty soon my skin was inside out too and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for collaborations with award-winning songwriter Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great you – he a real down deep player and a soul Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie writer... underappreciated in many ways” man…” hope to make the pipes a more accessible Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.facebook.com/events/552558428269810 instrument to young people by being a rock www.kimedgar.com/gigs www.davearcari.com band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of CHANTEL McGREGOR: At The Caves, Niddry this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing Street South, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. £14. 01472 our native instrument to have the widespread 349 222. After four years of touring and festival appeal it deserves with older generations appearances, Chantel returns with a vengeance through demonstrating its versatility. with ten new songs that not only salutes www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich contemporary rock, but shows her gradual transition from conventional Blues to a harder, 20 NOVEMBER bigger and bolder rock sound with progressive influences. On song writing, Chantel says, "I SKERRYVORE: At The 100 Club, London. The really enjoy creating my own songs, it's a multi award-winning band bring their fusion of fantastic way of being able to say what I multiple music styles, firmly rooted in traditional wouldn’t normally say in everyday life and influences – we can guarantee you will not be getting my feelings out, writing for me is very able to stand still. A fast and furious mix of therapeutic" Send us all your gig dates for tunes, combined with clever songs and more www.chantelmcgregor.com Edinburgh and Lothians area. gentle airs, produces Scottish musical
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page 7: edinburgh + mid - east - west lothian 30 SEPTEMBER THE WONDER STUFF: At The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. 7pm / £22. To mark their 30th anniversary The Wonder Stuff released their eighth studio album, 30 Goes Around The Sun, in March - thirty years to the day since the band first walked into a rehearsal studio in the heart of The Black Country in 1986. Their new single For The Broken Hearted (out in June) is taken from the album The Wonder Stuff will be touring in conjunction with the album's release, of this Hunt remarked; "The Wonder Stuff is a live band, that's why it exists. Some people might be happy to spend months or years sitting in studios noodling around with computers, but that isn't why I got into the game. I need a regular fix of the full sensory overload that is a gig, there's nothing to equal it." www.thewonderstuff.com KAT HEALY: At Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to announce her long awaited new single Wolf, which is due for release this month and to showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live dates across the UK and Ireland. A contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been described as a combination of well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. www.facebook.com/kathealymusic 3 OCTOBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. CONNLA: At Traverse Theatre Bar, Edinburgh. Fiery is a term that’s frequently used to describe great Irish trad and when applied to the music – and performance - of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does the job again. They have their sweet moments too, especially when the spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the chance to shine. www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com 4 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At The Torphichen Inn, West Lothian EH48 4LY. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song
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Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS: At Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. The 7 OCTOBER Stray Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit. Since first taking America DROPKICK with support THE WELLGREEN by storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a and AL SHIELDS: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. huge fanbase following triumphant appearances Dropkick was formed by brothers Andrew and at big festivals around the world Alastair Taylor and friend Ian Grier in a small www.thestraybirds.com town on the east coast of Scotland. Starting off www.brookfield-knights.com as a punk-pop band, the band discovered the music of The Jayhawks, The Byrds, Tom Petty 13 OCTOBER and Wilco and their sound gradually matured into more of an alt-country style but without DAMIEN DEMPSEY: At Debating Hall, Teviot losing the upbeat, catchy melodies of their Row House, 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 songs. 9AJ. Damien Dempsey Ireland's preeminent www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic singer songwriter is bringing a very special set to some very special venues. He has recorded a 8 OCTOBER unique album, No Force On Earth, released 9/9/2016, as a celebration and commemoration THE DOMESTICS: At Cockenzie House, of the Easter uprising of 1916 that saw the birth Cockenzie , East Lothian. An evening of music in of the Irish Republic. This is a one off Cockenzie House with East Coast band The opportunity to see Damien in an intimate setting Domestics in aid of the charity set up to bring sharing his story of this centenary year. this East Lothian treasure into community www.damiendempsey.com ownership. Expect witty lyricism, rich arrangements, and soapy bubbles. 14 OCTOBER www.facebook.com/wearethedomestics JACK HINKS with ST. PROVIDENCE and Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Usher Hall, BURNING BRIDGES: At Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive Edinburgh. Combining his heartfelt solo work and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding with the grit of a six piece band, Jack uses a celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ behemoth rhythm section, violins, piano, guitar Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is and powerful vocal harmonies, to ensure that his gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from songs wont leave your head for days. the first note, delivering an inspired set of www.jackhinks.co.uk cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an MIRACLE GLASS COMPANY (album Launch) unparalleled group of highly talented musicians with support from THE BUFFALO SKINNERS and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers AND LUNA DELIRIOUS: At Cabaret Voltaire, and die hard Cash fans alike. 36-38 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR. Doors: 7www.johnnycashroadshow.com 10pm. Following their SAMA nomination for 'Best Live Act 2016', stunning Edinburgh rock'n'roll 39 OCTOBER piece Miracle Glass Company launch their debut album with limited edition heavy-weight blue Nothing Ever Happens Here presents ….. vinyl available to buy on the night, alongside THE KATET (album launch) with support CDs and lots of other goodies. Tickets on 0131 from THE JELLYMANS DAUGHTER: At 247 4704 or @ Summerhall Disection Room. Doors 7.30pm. www.eventbrite.com £10. The Katet are Scotland's Shape-Shifting www.miracleglasscompany.com Soulfunk monster. Their aggressive combination of deep groove, airtight horns, intricate 16 OCTOBER composition, heartfelt lyrics and Kung-Fu conducting will leave any audience floored. The THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Caves,
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of the tour promoting their new album. Support comes from Georgia Gordon who started out as Neu! Reekie! Suilven's Ascent / Finitribe: At a singer-songwriter who now has a full band Leith St Andrew's Church, Edinburgh. 7:00pm, behind her, belting out a unique bluesy/early £12 / £10. In preparation for the release of their RnB sound. The tenth date of Red Butler’s 22 new recorded work Suilven, on One Little Indian, day Nothing to Lose Tour! The highly anticipated FiniTribe preview this work live. The show new album will be released on 11 November and entitled Suilvens Ascent will be hosted by Neu sees the band deliver a mix of rock crescendos Reekie. Suilven (Scottish Gaelic: Sula Bheinn) is and riffs, that will leave their devout blues rock one of the most distinctive mountains in fan base in awe and take them on a sonic Scotland. Lying in a remote area in the west of journey into new musical territory! All shows on Sutherland, it rises almost vertically from a public sale but the most effective way to enjoy sublime landscape of moorland, bogs and the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become lochans. Suilven is a beautiful mountain to a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple behold and FiniTribe are about to begin their or £110 per annum you can see all shows with ascent. A special premiere of new song ‘Bonus no additional ticket costs. For more details go to Freaks’ along with an interview with the band ….. will be broadcast on the Vic Galloway Show BBC www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/ Radio Scotland on 10 October. www.redbutlermusic.co.uk http://neusuilven.bpt.me/ 1 NOVEMBER 22 OCTOBER KAT HEALY: At Leith Depot, Edinburgh. Regression Sessions presents The Red Light Edinburgh songstress Kat Healy is delighted to Apocalypse: At Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh. announce her long awaited new single Wolf, Regression Sessions are known for jaw dropping which is due for release this month and to production and outside the box partying showcase her latest material, Kat is playing live experiences. The theme for this season is about dates across the UK and Ireland. A taking you into the heart of The Red Light contemporary singer songwriter, Kat has been Apocalypse, which will feel like the last party on described as a combination of well-crafted earth when the team transform their chosen songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage venues into an Apocalypse torn Red Light presence, with a striking ability to take an District. Of course, at the heart of each event is audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. an on-point selection of house, techno, disco, www.facebook.com/kathealymusic DnB and more, all provided by exceptional residents and guests. 4 NOVEMBER www.facebook.com/RegressionSessions KIM EDGAR with KAREN DIETZ & RICHARD 24 OCTOBER KLEIN: At West Barns Village Hall, Dunbar EH42 1UP. 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Brookfield Knights presents ….. FURNACE Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of MOUNTAIN: At Traverse Theatre Bar, original songs, the album tackles topics including Edinburgh. Each time, Furnace Mountain tour child soldiers, the impact of crime and here it is as if they turn the whole world upside punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. down. The classy Virginian 4-piece draws big ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by crowds to some of the best ‘live’ music venues author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations on the circuit, all stimulated by hugely with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart complimentary reviews. and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... www.facebook.com/furnacemountainband underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, www.brookfield-knights.com BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 28 OCTOBER 5 NOVEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. RED BUTLER supported by GEORGIA GORDON: At KIM EDGAR: At North Middleton Village Hall, Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Earlier this year Red Gorebridge EH23 4QU. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring Butler supported Danny Bryant at a sell out show her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and they will return on Friday 28 October as part and inspiring collection of original songs, the
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will bring his band for a larger capacity show at La Belle Angèle on Friday 18 November as part of his TwentyFive tour. Support comes from our members favourites, Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters, featuring the Husky Horns. 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/
CARRIE RODRIGUEZ: At The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. A passionate performer, Carrie effortlessly melds fiery fiddle playing, electrifying vocals and a fresh interpretation of new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Lola is both a return to her musical roots and something of a departure where she delivers her own twangy, Texas-bred twist on Mexican Ranchera songs, creating culturally blended music for a culturally blended world. www.facebook.com/carrierodriguez 18 NOVEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. IAN SIEGAL supported by JED POTTS & THE HILLMAN HUNTERS, featuring the HUSKY HORNS: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Ian Siegal celebrates 25 years of touring with his band this year and has gone on to release numerous acclaimed albums and accumulating more British & European awards than you can shake a stick at, together with three nominations in the USA Blues Music Awards. He
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23 NOVEMBER SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Edinburgh Storytelling Centre. 8pm Tickets £12/ £10 conc. Tel. 0131 556 9579. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music. September sees the release of the seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general election result, and then recorded in June and July this year amidst a quickly changing political landscape, something that has made the suite of songs seem timelier still.
SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: The SNJO presents ‘The Legend of Charlie Parker www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storyteling-centre/ in Edinburgh. Great concerts and music from the www.southerntenantfolkunion.com cream of Scottish Jazz musicians. 25 NOVEMBER www.facebook.com/theSNJO 17 NOVEMBER
americana singer-songwriter Brooks Williams, ranked one for the top Acoustic Guitarists of all time. Support will come from Jim Condie who may will recall for his work with Tam White, among many others. All shows on public sale but the most effective way to enjoy the shows at Edinburgh Blues Club is to become a member. For £10 per month/£18 for a couple or £110 per annum you can see all shows with no additional ticket costs. For more details go to ….. www.edinburgh-blues.uk/join-2/
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 revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. When Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Records who released Rave On Andy White in October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. www.andywhite.com/ 29 NOVEMBER Edinburgh Blues Club presents ….. GUY DAVIS AND STATESBORO supported by JIM CONDIE: At Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh. Performances by New York bluesman Guy Davis and Statesboro, Georgia born roots and
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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 7 OCTOBER CHIP TAYLOR plus support: At The Classic Grand Glasgow. Tickets £15 from 0141 204 5151. Chip Taylor, rated as one of America’s finest singer/songwriters and masterful performers, is gracing this year’s 10th Anniversary Glasgow Americana Festival with a one-off show. One of the pioneers of the pivotal country-rock movement in the 70s and the man who wrote massive 1960s hits, Wild Thing and Angel Of the Morning. “This is a brilliant opportunity to see and hear a true legend.” Glasgow Americana takes place between the 5th-9th October at various venues across the city. www.glasgowamericana.com SKINNY LISTER: At Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow. One of the best live bands in the country is back with their biggest UK headline tour to date taking place in October 2016. Skinny Lister, who have been non-stop performing across Europe and the United States, return with flagon in hand, party spirit in their bellies and only one thing on their mind: fun. www.facebook.com/skinnylister
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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JOHNNY LLOYD: At Tenement Trail @ Nice ’N' Sleazy, Glasgow. Lloyd will be performing songs from his new EP ‘Dreamland’, which features tracks produced by Hugo White from The Maccabees as well as Jamie T. The EP is out now on Xtra Mile Recordings. www.facebook.com/johnnylloydmusic 9 OCTOBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY BIRDS plus special guest OTIS GIBBS: At The CCA Glasgow. Tickets £14
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 15: glasgow + surrounding area 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 www.brookfield-knights.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 Brookfield Knights presents ….. 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 www.brookfield-knights.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 special set to some very special venues. He has recorded a unique album, No Force On Earth, released 9/9/2016, as a celebration and commemoration of the Easter uprising of 1916 that saw the birth of the Irish Republic. This is a one off opportunity to see Damien in an intimate setting sharing his story of this centenary year.
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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. 18 OCTOBER Special guests Richie Sambora + Orianthi (RSO) will open every show along with Steve AUSTIN LUCAS and THE DREAMING Rodgers or Jasmine Rodgers as the 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 26 OCTOBER Bloomington Indianna USA, and Oxford's 'The Dreaming Spires'. “Between The Moon & The Brookfield Knights presents ….. FURNACE Midwest may slot in what looks to outsiders like MOUNTAIN: At Performing Arts Centre, a narrow gap between Sturgill Simpson’s cosmic Kilbarchan. Each time, Furnace Mountain tour choogle and the harder rock of Jason Isbell, but here it is as if they turn the whole world upside in country terms that’s a canyon -and it belongs down. The classy Virginian 4-piece draws big to Austin Lucas” Q Magazine. crowds to some of the best ‘live’ music venues www.paultaskermusic.com on the circuit, all stimulated by hugely complimentary reviews. 19 OCTOBER www.facebook.com/furnacemountainband www.brookfield-knights.com NAE PLANS (Album launch): At Folklub, Hug & Pint, Glasgow. Pianist/vocalist Hamish Napier 27 OCTOBER (Back of The Moon, Man’s Ruin) and fiddler Adam Sutherland (Treacherous Orchestra, Ring Time: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow, 7pm. Session A9, Croft No. 5) join forces in a new and As part of the centenary celebrations for exciting project called ‘Nae Plans‘. “Nae Plans is Dalcroze UK, Sally Beamish has been a musical project full of spontaneity and magical commissioned to write a 10-minute piece for moments. A brilliant concept that puts the three instruments (high/medium/low) for audience at the centre of an energetic, dynamic, performance and workshop using the plastique electrifying and above all live performance!” animée (PA) technique, pioneered by the John Somerville. Dalcroze school. Tickets: £10, £5 (conc) Box www.naeplans.co.uk/when/ Office @ www.ticketline.co.uk 20 OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER HANNAH ALDRIDGE with THE BLACK
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 16: glasgow + surrounding area Scottish Huntington's Association Fundraiser with THE MEDIA WHORES, FLYING BY MIRRORS + JOHN, KEV & ANDY: At Finns Place, Glasgow. G42 9QU. 7.30pm11.30pm. Tickets £7/£5.Proceeds in aid of Diabetes UK and Scoottish Huntington's Association. Limited tickets on door or from linda.b1@icloud.com BADSTONE: At The Cave, Paisley, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/thecavepaisley CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH: At Motherwell Concert Hall, Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1AB. £18.50 and Concessions £17.50. Charlie Landsborough, award-winning UK artist, heads out with his band on his only UK tour this year playing songs from across his 28 album career. Renowned for his great live shows and quality musicianship, this will be his only UK tour this year. Many artists talk of giving something back, and some actually do. Charlie Landsborough belongs in that camp. Once a teacher himself, he is to become Musical Patron of Liverpool’s St Vincent's school for the visually impaired. The school aims to tailor the pupils’ needs to fit into a modern high tech society. Charlie’s song, What Colour Is The Wind, written about a blind child, is also to be adopted as the school's anthem. Tickets on 01698 403120 or @ https://culturenl.co.uk www.charlielandsborough.com
Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie hope to make the pipes a more accessible instrument to young people by being a rock band with pipes up front in order to encourage Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing our native instrument to have the widespread appeal it deserves with older generations through demonstrating its versatility. www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich 6 NOVEMBER The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. STEVE FORBERT: At St Luke’s Glasgow Tickets £16.50 from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151. Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start. Nashvile based singer-songwriter, Steve Forbert, returns to Glasgow for the first-ever Fallen Angels Club gig at St Luke’s. The Grammy nominee has a loyal following in Glasgow – he played a sell-out show four years back at Glasgow Americana – and is very much a hardcore troubadour who never short changes his audience. Live, Forbert can be compelling with his distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and a trusty harmonica slung around his neck. www.fallenangelsclub.com
Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM AND LOTUS: At Performing Arts Centre, Kilbarchan. After taking Shetland by storm when they played the Folk Festival there earlier this year as one of the main visiting attractions, 29 OCTOBER Sheesham & Lotus & ‘Son return to these shores before heading for Europe where they are also Indievous Presents ….. FACE ON THE MOON becoming increasingly popular following two + ALL SUNS BLAZING + F.O.E + NEON appearances at the big Tønder Festival in MARAUDERS + TWISTED PLANET: At The Denmark. Record Factory, 17 Byers Road, Glasgow, http://sheeshamandlotus.com 7.30pm, £5/£4 (students) www.brookfield-knights.com www.facebook.com/indievous CURSE OF LONO supporting UNCLE LUCIUS: 30 OCTOBER At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. London five-piece Curse Of Lono are set to release their debut selfOH PEP!: At The Hug And Pint, Glasgow. Rolling titled EP on 14 October, and have announced a Stone and Stereogum favourite Oh Pep! Are on a UK tour supporting Uncle Lucius. Curse Of Lono UK tour following the release of critically was formed in London in 2015 by singer Felix acclaimed new album Stadium Cake. ‘Stadium Bechtolsheimer following the breakup of British Cake’ follows on from what has been an roots pioneers Hey Negrita. incredible 18 months for Oh Pep! Including the www.facebook.com/curseoflonoband recording of an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and single Doctor Doctor featuring in the New York 13 NOVEMBER Times playlist. After a recent performance at Nashville’s Americana Fest, Pop Matters stated SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: “seeing Oh Pep! is one of those times when the The SNJO presents ‘The Legend of Charlie Parker crowd realizes they’re seeing future stars for the in Glasgow. Great concerts and music from the first time.” cream of Scottish Jazz musicians. www.thehugandpint.com www.facebook.com/theSNJO www.facebook.com/ohpep CARRIE RODRIGUEZ: At Abington Village Hall, 3 NOVEMBER South Lanarkshire. A passionate performer, Carrie effortlessly melds fiery fiddle playing, KIM EDGAR: At Sounds In The Suburbs electrifying vocals and a fresh interpretation of (Woodend Bowling Club), Glasgow G13 1QE. new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” 8pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories attitude. Lola is both a return to her musical Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of roots and something of a departure where she original songs, the album tackles topics including delivers her own twangy, Texas-bred twist on child soldiers, the impact of crime and Mexican Ranchera songs, creating culturally punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. blended music for a culturally blended world. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by www.facebook.com/carrierodriguez author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart 14 NOVEMBER and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BRONSTON: At The Bungalow, Paisley. BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ Bronston is an exciting new groovy alt rock fourwww.kimedgar.com/gigs piece hailing from Edinburgh, formed in August of 2015. With a fresh approach to writing, they 4 NOVEMBER are drawing on influences that range from Kendrick Lamar to Muse – pushing the GLEADHRAICH: At Hard Rock Café in Glasgow, boundaries of alt rock in Scotland. touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six www.bronston.co.uk tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose 15 NOVEMBER and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan The Fallen Angels Club presents ….. CARRIE
RODRIGUEZ: At The Admiral Bar, Glasgow. A passionate performer, Carrie effortlessly melds fiery fiddle playing, electrifying vocals and a fresh interpretation of new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Lola is both a return to her musical roots and something of a departure where she delivers her own twangy, Texas-bred twist on Mexican Ranchera songs, creating culturally blended music for a culturally blended world. www.facebook.com/carrierodriguez 17 NOVEMBER THE TELERMEN: At Stereo, Glasgow, promoting their debut EP, ‘Organic’. The Telermen are an up and coming alternative rock band from Glasgow, consisting of Dillon Squire, Johnathan Boyd, Antony Becirspahic and Matthew Aitchison. The band is quickly on the rise expanding outside of their home town performing at festivals such as The Great Escape and T in the Park. www.facebook.com/thetelermen 19 NOVEMBER APATHY'S EDGE: At Bungalow, Paisley. Apathy's Edge are a four piece heavy rock/metal band from Glasgow. www.facebook.com/ApathysEdge 25 NOVEMBER DEAN OWENS & THE WHISKY HEARTS BAND: At Drygate Brewery, Glasgow. Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s finest singer songwriters, with fans including Bob Harris, Ricky Ross, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. His songs, including Raining in Glasgow and Man From Leith, have been hailed as classics of Scottish songwriting. www.deanowens.com 26 NOVEMBER 18th SSE Scottish Music Awards: At Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow. The annual star-studded awards ceremony is the main fundraising event for Nordoff Robbins, Scotland's only Music Therapy charity, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. Last year the SSE Scottish Music Awards raised more than £140,000, which 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 KAT HEALY: At The Clutha, 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 well-crafted songs, beautiful voice and delightful stage presence, with a striking ability to take an audience on a heartfelt journey with her music. www.facebook.com/kathealymusic
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 18: glasgow + surrounding area :: fife + central + perthshire + tayside ANDY WHITE: At Woodend Bowling Club, Glasgow. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours in support of the release of his boxset Studio Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection of all twelve of his studio albums including new album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 November). Stiff Records released the Religious Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy as he started playing shows in the UK. When Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London Records who released Rave On Andy White in October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. www.andywhite.com/ 30 NOVEMBER 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 in Canada for a sold-out headline show at Glasgow’s Tron Theatre during Celtic Connections Festival this year after winning major TV exposure when tracks from the sensational To Build A Fire album were chosen as the backdrop to the recent BBC 2 TV drama based on Iain Banks’ Stonemouth novel. The new album – Sex & Politics – got its official UK launch in January and once again confirmed them as a creative tour de force. “Simply superb – an album that’ll be making more than a few end-of-year “best of” lists,” said AmericananUK, while Acoustic magazine called it “totally glorious” and added: “It’s maybe as fine as music’s likely to get in 2016.” R2 magazine called it “a work of outstanding genius.” Penner has that rare quality – a well-grounded human spirit. In another life he might have been a Shaman. With constant playing companion Jon Wood (a highly respected producer in Canada ) by his side, percussive elements and layered guitar techniques have added rich texture. Today, the show – and sound – is bigger and brighter, spontaneously grand and fragile at the same time. Tickets @ http://tickets-scotland. com/ www.fallenangelsclub.com
FIFE / CENTRAL / PERTHSHIRE / TAYSIDE Send us all your gig dates for Tayside, Perthshire, Fife and Central areas . Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com 29 SEPTEMBER NAE PLANS: At Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club. 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/ 30 SEPTEMBER BRONSTON: At The Green Room, Perth. 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 Stand By Me.. The Story of Ben E King and The Drifters: At Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline. This fast moving show features some of Ben E King & The Drifters most well known hits. Stand by Me is the phenomenal musical revue of a group that helped to define Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and were forerunners to both the black music movement in 1950’s America and early Motown. JOHN McNICHOLL and MARY BYRNE: At Monikie Hall, Dundee. Mary will be singing massive 60's classics from Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black and many more. John is a familiar face from the Irish music series Celtic Note and brings his Love Songs album hits including “Don't Close Your Eyes” and “Love Changes Everything” to his many UK fans. www.marybyrneofficial.com www.johnmcnicholl.com TINA MAY & ENRICO PIERANUNZI: At Tolbooth, Stirling. £14/£12. One of Europe’s finest jazz singers, Tina May, and Italy’s outstanding, internationally acclaimed pianist Enrico Pieranunzi bring their 2015 album, Home is Where the Heart Is, to the stage in this evening of warm, intimate entertainment. Recognised for her abilities as a musician as much as she is for being a classy interpreter of lyrics and melody, Tina May is the consummate jazz performer and her partnership with Enrico Pieranunzi places her with a supremely sensitive accompanist and a brilliantly creative improviser. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 1 OCTOBER DAVE ARCARI with BOB WAYNE: At Balmaha's Braw Weekend Fest, Balmaha, Loch Lomond. SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo CD releases. Two US tours in 2015 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas – built on the foundations laid over successful US tours in 2013 and 2014. A new set of recordings is scheduled for release over an EP and an album in 2016. Seasick Steve said: “Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good. That boy bleeds for you – he a real down deep player and a soul man…” www.davearcari.com
www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth ADAM BAKER: At The Green Room, Perth. Adam Baker is a songwriter and musician. Adam’s music reflects some of the things that are close to his heart, from issues of social justice, to his faith in God. www.adambakermusic.co.uk 6 OCTOBER Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents ….. CONNLA: At Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starts 7.30 till about 10.30. 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 www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from 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 BLUE ROSE CODE: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £13/£11. In the space of only a short few years and two stellar albums, Blue Rose Code, Edinburgh-born Ross Wilson, has gone from song-writing in the obscurity of an East London flat to being celebrated by the industry and fans alike as a legacy artist whose work stands out a cut above... with the man behind the music, Ross Wilson rightly winning huge praise for his elegant and heartfelt songs. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 8 OCTOBER
DMYTRO MORYKIT - Metropolis Live: At Perth Concert Hall. Metropolis, an epic film by Fritz Lang, is consistently voted amongst the top films of all time. It is one of the most influential films ever made: from Blade Runner to Star Wars and encompasses many genres, with stunning cinematic visuals. Composer/Pianist, Dmytro Morykit, combines work composed over a 30 year period with several new pieces to create an incredible new piano concert to Brookfield Knights presents ….. CONNLA: At complement this iconic film, bringing it to a The Byre Theatre, St Andrews. Fiery is a term modern audience. The dramatic theatre of the that’s frequently used to describe great Irish solo piano, gives the audience a new way of trad and when applied to the music – and experiencing both music and image, providing an performance - of up-and-coming young band, inspirational evening of film and sound. Borne on Connla, it does the job again. They have their a waft of creative optimism, Dmytro traveled to sweet moments too, especially when the Edinburgh in the late 1970s in search of his spotlight lands on vocalist Ciara McCafferty and musical home. Under several guises, including she gets the chance to shine. being a session musician for rock bands and www.facebook.com/Connlamusic theatre productions, he finally made a nest with www.brookfield-knights.com his own compositions of original music for film, theatre, dance and public performance. RURA: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8PM £14/£12. They www.dmytromorykit.co.uk are undeniably one of Scotland’s most soughtwww.facebook.com/dmytromorykitmusician after, universally appealing acts. One listen – live or recorded – and it’s easy to see why. URANG MATANG: At The Kettledrum, Dundee. Their debut Tolbooth performance got one of the www.facebook.com/urang.matang best reactions ever from the audience lucky enough to be there. Tickets from Tolbooth box 9 OCTOBER office 01786 274000 or at
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 20: fife + central + perthshire + tayside KIM EDGAR: At Crianlarich Village Hall, Perthshire FK20 8QN. 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 Johnny Cash Roadshow: At Perth Concert Hall. The spirit of the Man in Black is alive and ‘kicking like a mule’ with an outstanding celebration of the iconic legend by the Carter/ Cash endorsed Johnny Cash Roadshow. This is gold standard, fire-cracking entertainment from the first note, delivering an inspired set of cherished numbers with impeccable rhythmic pace. A dynamic performance from an unparalleled group of highly talented musicians and a guaranteed treat for country music lovers and die hard Cash fans alike. www.johnnycashroadshow.com 12 OCTOBER JENNY STURGEON: At Dunfermline Folk Club. Jenny is a singer-songwriter from north east Scotland. Her passion for music lies in her interest in traditional folk song combined with the enjoyment of creating fresh new compositions. The inspiration for her lyrics comes from folklore, historical events and personal experience, and as a biologist her
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MUSIC NEWS Scotland GIGguide page 21: fife + central + perthshire + tayside Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents ….. QUICKSILVER: At Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starts 7.30 till about 10.30. The duo QuickSilver are Hilary Spencer and Grant Baynham, the former a formidable talent honed over many years of professional singing on stage as well as a 20 year stint with the a cappella group Artisan, and the latter a singer-guitarist who has no difficulty interpreting the two-finger “snakes and ladders” runs of Django up and down the fingerboard and then following on with Bach and Scarlatti. www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk MAN OF MOON + Support: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £8/£6. Merging elements of psychedelic, kraut and post rock within their 2piece set up, the Edinburgh teens have exploded onto the Scottish new music scene, landing a critically acclaimed first single (produced by Frightened Rabbit's Andy Monaghan) tours with the Twilight Sad a host of glowing endorsements from established acts (The Phantom Band) as well as glowing press on both sides of the Atlantic. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 21 OCTOBER HANNAH ALDRIDGE with THE BLACK FEATHERS: At The Weem Inn, Aberfeldy, 8pm. Tickets £10. October sees the welcome, if brief, return to Scotland of Hannah Aldridge - the daughter of Alabama Music Hall of Fame member Walt Aldridge. Hannah’s dark, sultry, soulful voice is entrancing live, and her influences range from blues in the Mississippi Delta to the dusty, Dixieland jazz sounds from New Orleans, the musical stylings of Muscle Shoals on up to the primitive roots of American Country music. She’ll be accompanied on this Scottish tour by The Black Feathers, an awardwinning duo from Gloucestershire in England. The perfectly paired voices of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler intertwine effortlessly to create a genre defying sound, combining elements of folk, roots, alt-country and americana. www.theweeminn.com www.theblackfeathers.com www.hannah-aldridge.com 22 OCTOBER KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses Tour: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. Kris Drever celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth http://krisdrever.com/ 27 OCTOBER Crail Folk Club presents ..... MAIREARAD GREEN & ANNA MASSIE: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. Two of Scotland’s most revered multiinstrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence. The Poozies and Blazing Fiddles are amongst the various bands of which they are members. ‘You guys were killing it….amazing playing’ K T Tunstall. A huge hit at Glenfarg’s 2014 Folk Feast. Crail Folk
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NEW FOCUS QUARTET: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. Konrad Wiszniewski and Euan Stevenson’s New Focus is one of the most THE BLUES BROTHERS: At The Albert Halls, appealing, most beautifully realised projects to Stirling. 7:30pm, £25. Direct from a residency in emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent years. Chicago and a national tour of the USA. The The quartet is completed by a rhythm section of boys are joined on their mission to bring soul conspicuous assurance in former Young Scottish and blues back into your heart by the fabulous Jazz Musician of the Year Andrew Robb on Bluettes; three sassy ladies with attitude and double bass and the SNJO’s drums and voices to knock you off your perch and an percussion dynamo, Alyn Cosker, New Focus is incredible Blues Brothers Band who are the best creating superbly accessible, hauntingly of the best. memorable jazz for the 21st century. Tickets www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth 29 OCTOBER Swinging at The Cotton Club: At The Albert Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club presents ….. Halls, Stirling. 7:30pm, £22/£20. Take a step FRANK MCLAUGHLIN & STEWART HARDY: back into 1920s New York City and through the At Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy doors of Harlem’s hottest nightclub, the fabulous House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5TA. Cotton Club!’ The music and dance of this Entry £8 members, £10 non-members. Starts unique club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy 7.30 till about 10.30. Initially contributing to Hop Dance Company, and The Harry Strutters each others projects, the fun they had working Hot Rhythm Orchestra featuring American together led them to establish a formal vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs collaboration. Together they compose, produce Etherington – an outstanding production not to and perform music of tremendous variety. As a be missed. duo they perform traditional and contemporary www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls tunes stripped back to the bare essentials of fiddle, guitar and Scottish smallpipes. 5 NOVEMBER www.kirkcaldyacousticmusicclub.co.uk THE EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA: At NORDIC FIDDLERS BLOC: At Tolbooth, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. 7.30pm. Tickets: Stirling. 8pm £14/£12. The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc £11.50; £10.00; £8.00. Edinburgh’s premier is a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the concert orchestra invites you to a tuneful Shetland Islands who have swiftly gained a evening of ‘easy-listening’ from stage, screen reputation for their gripping and unique blend of and the wonderful world of light music. Our fiddle music. Tickets from Tolbooth box office ‘Journey Into Melody’ features music from ‘My 01786 274000 or at Fair Lady’, ‘Porgy and Bess’ and ‘Pirates of the www.culturestirling.org/tollbooth Caribbean’; favourites by Eric Coates, Robert Farnon, Vivian Ellis, Edward German and Leroy Rock for Strathcarron present ….. A Anderson; popular classics by Grieg, Luigini and Foreigner’s Journey and Who’s Next: At The much more! Plus a selection of well-loved songs Albert Halls, Stirling. 7:30pm, £13.50. A tribute by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd to the music of two of rock’s most iconic and Webber, Noël Coward and others with Carole enduring bands, A Foreigner’s Journey take Clarke (Mezzo-Soprano). things much beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and http://edinburghlightorchestra.moonfruit.com turn their show into a living, breathing and www.thequeenshall.net powerful show, cherry picking the very best songs from both Foreigner and Journey’s 8 NOVEMBER greatest hits. All profits go to Strathcarron Hospice. The Simon & Garfunkel Story: At The Albert www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls Halls, Stirling. 7:30pm, £22/£20/£18. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, 2 NOVEMBER this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including KIM EDGAR: At Kinlochard Hall, Stirling FK8 ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled 3TL. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Get ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring your tickets fast. collection of original songs, the album tackles www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song AND LOTUS: At Dundee Acoustic Music Club, inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and The Newport, Newport on Tay. After taking collaborations with award-winning songwriter Shetland by storm when they played the Folk Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great Festival there earlier this year as one of the writer... underappreciated in many ways” main visiting attractions, Sheesham & Lotus & Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ ‘Son return to these shores before heading for www.kimedgar.com/gigs Europe where they are also becoming increasingly popular following two appearances 3 NOVEMBER at the big Tønder Festival in Denmark. http://sheeshamandlotus.com Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM www.brookfield-knights.com AND LOTUS: At Acoustic Music Club, Kirkcaldy. After taking Shetland by storm when they 10 NOVEMBER played the Folk Festival there earlier this year as one of the main visiting attractions, Sheesham & Crail Folk Club presents ..... SINGERS 28 OCTOBER
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SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Perth Folk Club at The Green Room, Perth. 7.30pm. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and 11 NOVEMBER arresting take on roots & folk music. September sees the release of the seventh Southern Tenant HEIDI TALBOT with JOHN MCCUSKER, Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. Written following SORREN MACLEAN and TOBY SHAER: At the May 2015 general election result, and then Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £15/£13. Heidi Talbot recorded in June and July this year amidst a returns with a range of material including songs quickly changing political landscape, something from her latest release -Here We Go 1,2,3. Heidi that has made the suite of songs seem timelier Talbot was born in Ireland became a folk star in still. the USA as a member of the Irish American band www.perthfolkclub.com Cherish the Ladies, and now lives in Scotland, all www.southerntenantfolkunion.com reflected in a style that switches easily between Celtic and Americana, but subtlety is Talbot’s 24 NOVEMBER magic ingredient. From her gossamer voice to Crail Folk Club presents ..... EWAN the delicate re-working of traditional and MCLENNAN: At Town Hall in Crail, Fife. £7. contemporary material that earned her rave Ewan McLennan has, in a short space of time, reviews for her 2012 album Angels Without come to be known as a guitarist at the forefront Wings. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and 274000 or at storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth move audiences with his passion and pathos. A regular now on Transatlantic Sessions. Crail Folk 12 NOVEMBER Club offers a wide range of musical styles to suit MARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES: At all tastes, they welcome seasoned musicians, beginners and those that just want to come Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £13/£11. To mark the along and listen in a friendly atmosphere. During 30th Anniversary of the release of Martin Stephenson & The Daintees seminal debut album Singers' nights they feature local singers and ‘Boat To Bolivia’, the band are on tour to play it musicians. All are welcome. If you don’t want to in its entirety. What made this album so special make music then just come along and tap your feet. For all gigs tickets are sold at the door. was a production ahead of its time and the www.ewanmclennan.co.uk songs, with the sublime melodies and stark, www.facebook.com/crailfolkclub often challenging lyrics of the tracks. Tickets from Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at Stars of Irish Country: At The Albert Halls, www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth Stirling. 7:30pm, £21.50. Join five of Irelands favourite country stars all on one super show KMF One Night Only presents DRAMS CEILIDH BAND: At McLaren Hall, Killin. Tickets featuring the popular Louise Morrisey, John Hogan , Gloria, Frank McCaffrey and new young available at News First, Killin 01567 820362, or rising star Lee Matthews who between them online at: www.eventbrite.co.uk have scored countless accolades , notched up over 30 No 1 songs and have toured all over the 18 NOVEMBER world to packed houses. www.culturestirling.org/albert-halls GUY DAVIS & BROOKS WILLIAMS: At Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £13/£11. New York blues 25 NOVEMBER legend Guy Davis and Americana/blues singersongwriter Brooks Williams, now based in the UK Hit The Road presents ….. DENI SMITH, but originally from Statesboro, Georgia, come REBEKAH KIRK and ELIA DAVIDSON: At PJ together on a rare tour together. Tickets from Molloys, Dunfermline. Hit The Road is Scotland's Tolbooth box office 01786 274000 or at National youth music touring project. Managed www.culturestirling.org/tolbooth by the Scottish Music Centre; the project provides young musicians living in Scotland, 19 NOVEMBER between the ages of 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry DUNCAN CHISHOLM with JARLATH before embarking on a professionally managed HENDERSON and INNES WATSON: At tour. Hit The Road is funded by Creative Tolbooth, Stirling. 8pm £15/£13. Duncan Chisholm is arguably the most accomplished and Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) and PRS for Music Foundation. authentic interpreter of traditional Highland fiddle music. His music is elegant, trancelike and https://twitter.com/HitTheRoadTours laced with strokes of genius. 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Freedom o(r) Speech with Red Note, I Solisti del Vento (Belgium) and Song Circus (Norway): At soundfestival, ACT Aberdeen, 8pm. Three European ensembles - Red Note (Scotland), I Solisti del Vento (Belgium) and Song Circus (Norway) - have joined forces in this co-production which premières in Aberdeen before touring to Belgium and the Netherlands. The programme presents Louis Andriessen’s seminal work De Staat (The Republic) alongside 16 OCTOBER Mauricio Kagel’s Der Tribun (The Tribune) and the world première of The F Scale, a new work Almost Blue Promotions presents ….. THE commissioned from John De Simone to sit STRAY BIRDS: At The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen. specifically alongside De Staat. Tickets: £10, £5 Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 adv. The (conc) on 01224 641122 or @ Stray Birds have been flying high since the 2012 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com release of their critically acclaimed self-titled album. Two years, hundreds of gigs, and 4 NOVEMBER thousands of highway miles later, the genremelding acoustic trio made its Yep Roc Records Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM debut with Best Medicine. The band – multiAND LOTUS: At Fyvie Folk Club, Aberdeenshire. instrumentalists and vocalists Maya de Vitry, After taking Shetland by storm when they played Oliver Craven, and Charlie Muench – hails from the Folk Festival there earlier this year as one of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All three are classically- the main visiting attractions, Sheesham & Lotus trained musicians who’ve been making music of & ‘Son return to these shores before heading for all kinds since childhood (before they Europe where they are also becoming reconnected through the local music scene, de increasingly popular following two appearances Vitry and Muench first met in middle school at the big Tønder Festival in Denmark. orchestra); however, they were also all raised http://sheeshamandlotus.com with a steady diet of music ranging from www.brookfield-knights.com pioneers like The Carter Family and Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys to the joyous invention of 5 NOVEMBER The Beatles and The Band, to the groundbreaking artistry of Jimi Hendrix. Brookfield Knights presents ….. SHEESHAM www.AlmostBluePromotions.com AND LOTUS: At Tin Hut, Gartly, by Huntly, www.brookfield-knights.com Aberdeenshire. After taking Shetland by storm when they played the Folk Festival there earlier 23 OCTOBER this year as one of the main visiting attractions, Sheesham & Lotus & ‘Son return to these shores KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses before heading for Europe where they are also Tour: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. Kris Drever becoming increasingly popular following two celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo appearances at the big Tønder Festival in artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio Denmark. album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by http://sheeshamandlotus.com Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms www.brookfield-knights.com part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, 11 NOVEMBER collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA: http://krisdrever.com/ The SNJO presents ‘The Legend of Charlie Parker in Aberdeen. Great concerts and music from the 28 OCTOBER cream of Scottish Jazz musicians. www.facebook.com/theSNJO Red Note Ensemble KEIN for invented instruments by François Sarhan: At 24 NOVEMBER soundfestival, Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 7pm. Red Note Ensemble have teamed up with composer, SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At writer and visual artist François Sarhan to make Montrose Folk Club, Links Hotel, 8pm Tickets a new work for string quartet… with a difference! £9.50 Tel. 01674 671000. Southern Tenant Folk Played on a set of new, invented stringed Union are the Edinburgh based string band that instruments designed by the composer, and over a series of albums have produced a thought integrating recorded texts from historical figures, provoking and arresting take on roots & folk this new work will explore the relationship music. September sees the release of the between voice and instrument. Co-commissioned seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join by sound and Red Note Ensemble. Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general soundconversation following the concert. election result, and then recorded in June and Tickets: £10, £5 (conc) on 01224 641122 or @ July this year amidst a quickly changing political www.aberdeenperformingarts.com landscape, something that has made the suite of songs seem timelier still. 29 OCTOBER www.montrosefolkclub.co.uk www.southerntenantfolkunion.com JENNY STURGEON: At Woodend Barn, Banchory. 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
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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 folk musicians are heading out around Scotland 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 7 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR: At The Leven Centre, Kinlochleven PH50 4QH. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 8 OCTOBER KIM EDGAR with MAIRI CAMPBELL: At Benderloch Victory Hall, Argyll PA37 1RZ. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 11 OCTOBER
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/ SHETLAND / ORKNEY Send us all your gig dates for all of the Scottish islands Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Isle of Bute …. Transclyde Music is a group of like minded people on the Isle of Bute whose aims are to promote live music on the island. For their latest gig news go to …. www.facebook.com/Transclydemusic 1 OCTOBER JOHNNY & THE JETPATCHERS: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 2 OCTOBER
THE OWEN STEPHEN BAND: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 23 OCTOBER OWEN STEPHEN: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 3pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 29 OCTOBER DR FEELGUID (Dr Feelgood tribute): At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 30 OCTOBER LOVE & DANCING: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 3pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk 3 NOVEMBER
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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 7 OCTOBER album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms HANNAH SANDERS and BEN SAVAGE 15 OCTOBER “Before The Sun Tour”: At Red Roof Cafe and part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, Gallery, Holmisdale, Glendale, Skye IV55 8WS. THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE: At Eden Tickets: £12.00 on door Doors: 8pm. Box Office: collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, Court, Inverness. The Urban Voodoo Machine he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. 01470 511766. The Duo are doing the show bringing their “Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues” to around a single vintage microphone, which is a http://krisdrever.com/ Scotland performing in Glasgow, Aberdeen, craft heavy, intimate warm experience. "We Inverness & Edinburgh as part of their Lucky 13 would love for people to leave our shows feeling 6 NOVEMBER Tour. Their live show consists of 12 rogues uplifted. We have been told that we are a duo dressed in black and red, mixing up music with who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel KRIS DREVER – If Wishes Were Horses cabaret / burlesque and are considered one of Tour: At Bixter Hall, Shetland. Kris Drever refreshingly unique". Hannah & Ben’s warm the most impressive live acts in the country distilling of influences from both sides of the big celebrates his first decade as an acclaimed solo right now, a claim supported by Classic Rock pond produces a refined sound that is decidedly artist and songwriter in 2016 with a new studio Mag. album ‘If Wishes were Horses’ released by their own. www.facebook.com/TheUrbanVoodooMachin Reveal Records. Drever’s voice and guitar forms www.hannahsandersfolk.com part of the backbone of today’s contemporary 5 NOVEMBER roots scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, 8 OCTOBER collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau, GLEADHRAICH: At Hootananny Inverness, he is a phenomenal and prolific artist. THE GEORGE LINDSAY BAND: At Pierhead touring their new EP. Titled Definition, its six http://krisdrever.com/ Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free admission. tracks include The Immigrant's Lament, the tune www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk piper Craig Weir was commissioned to compose 26 NOVEMBER and play for the Clan Currie Society at Ellis 9 OCTOBER Island, New York, during last year’s Tartan ANDY WHITE: At Rothesay Shinty Club, Isle of Week. The four-piece band from Carnoustie AIMEE PENMAN: At Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Bute. Irish singer-songwriter Andy White tours hope to make the pipes a more accessible in support of the release of his boxset Studio Arran, 3pm, free admission. instrument to young people by being a rock Albums 1986 - 2016 (October 14th) a collection www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk band with pipes up front in order to encourage of all twelve of his studio albums including new Scotland’s youth to take forward the baton of album Imaginary Lovers (available separately 4 14 OCTOBER this piece of Scottish heritage while also allowing November). Stiff Records released the Religious our native instrument to have the widespread Brookfield Knights presents ….. THE STRAY Persuasion EP during the eighties acoustic appeal it deserves with older generations BIRDS: At Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland. The Stray revival spearhead-ed by The Pogues. The through demonstrating its versatility. Whistle Test and Janice Long championed Andy Birds are one of the hottest bands on the US www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich roots music circuit. Since first taking America by as he started playing shows in the UK. When storm in 2013 they have gone on to win a huge Stiff bit the dust, he was signed by London 25 NOVEMBER fanbase following triumphant appearances at big Records who released Rave On Andy White in October 1986. Melody Maker pronounced “Yer festivals around the world SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Man’s Brilliant!”, Andy opened for Van Morrison www.thestraybirds.com Universal Hall Findhorn. 8pm Tickets £12/£10 on tour, and then Billy Bragg, with whom he www.brookfield-knights.com conc. Tel. 01309 691170. Southern Tenant Folk shared legendary UK manager Peter Jenner. Union are the Edinburgh based string band that 15 OCTOBER www.andywhite.com/ over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Aros LITTLE MISS DEBBY & THE G MEN: At music. September sees the release of the Arts, Portree, Isle of Skye. 7.30pm Tel 01478 Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 9pm, free seventh Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join admission. 613750. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk Edinburgh based string band that over a series election result, and then recorded in June and of albums have produced a thought provoking July this year amidst a quickly changing political 16 OCTOBER and arresting take on roots & folk music. landscape, something that has made the suite of September sees the release of the seventh songs seem timelier still. Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. LITTLE MISS DEBBY & THE G MEN: At www.universalhall.co.uk Written following the May 2015 general election Pierhead Tavern, Lamlash, Arran, 3pm, free www.southerntenantfolkunion.com result, and then recorded in June and July this admission. year amidst a quickly changing political www.facebook.com/Pierheadtavern.co.uk landscape, something that has made the suite of songs seem timelier still. 22 OCTOBER
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to tailor the pupils’ needs to fit into a modern high tech society. Charlie’s song, What Colour Is The Wind, written about a blind child, is also to be adopted as the school's anthem. Tickets on 01292 288235 or @ http://ayrgaiety.co.uk www.charlielandsborough.com 23 NOVEMBER TMSA Young Trad Tour: At CatStrand, Castle Douglas. Eight top young folk musicians are heading out around Scotland 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.catstrand.com www.tmsa.org.uk 26 NOVEMBER
JOHN McNICHOLL and MARY BYRNE: At Buccleuch Centre, Dumfries & Galloway. Mary will be singing massive 60's classics from Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black and many more. John is a familiar face from the Irish music series Celtic Note and brings his Love Songs album hits including “Don't Close Your Eyes” and “Love Changes Everything” to his many UK fans. www.marybyrneofficial.com www.johnmcnicholl.com
Hit The Road presents ….. DENI SMITH, 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 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 9 OCTOBER for Music Foundation. Brookfield Knights presents ….. CONNLA: At https://twitter.com/HitTheRoadTours Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. 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 Send us all your gig dates for she gets the chance to shine. Scottish Borders and www.facebook.com/Connlamusic www.brookfield-knights.com Northumberland areas
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15 OCTOBER BADSTONE: At Harbour Bar, Troon, 9pm, free admission. www.facebook.com/harbourbartroon 23 OCTOBER Brookfield Knights presents ….. FURNACE MOUNTAIN: At Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Each time, Furnace Mountain tour here it is as if they turn the whole world upside down. The classy Virginian 4-piece draws big crowds to some of the best ‘live’ music venues on the circuit, all stimulated by hugely complimentary reviews. www.facebook.com/furnacemountainband www.brookfield-knights.com 27 OCTOBER CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH: At Gaiety Theatre Carrick Street Ayr KA7 1NU. £30 + online booking fee, £22.50 + online booking fee and £15 + online booking fee. Charlie Landsborough, award-winning UK artist, heads out with his band on his only UK tour this year playing songs from across his 28 album career. Renowned for his great live shows and quality musicianship, this will be his only UK tour this year. Many artists talk of giving something back, and some actually do. Charlie Landsborough belongs in that camp. Once a teacher himself, he is to become Musical Patron of Liverpool’s St Vincent's school for the visually impaired. The school aims
SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION: At Eastgate Arts Theatre, Peebles. Show 7.30pm Tickets £14/£12 conc./£6 child Tel. 01721 725777. Southern Tenant Folk Union are the Edinburgh based string band that over a series of albums have produced a thought provoking and arresting take on roots & folk music. September sees the release of the seventh Email them to Carol carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Southern Tenant Folk Union album ‘Join Forces’. Written following the May 2015 general election result, and then recorded in June and July this 30 SEPTEMBER year amidst a quickly changing political landscape, something that has made the suite of KIM EDGAR: At Carlops Village Hall, Borders. songs seem timelier still. EH26 9NF. 7.30pm. Kim’s touring her new album www.eastgatearts.com ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and inspiring www.southerntenantfolkunion.com collection of original songs, the album tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact of 28 OCTOBER crime and punishment, loss, and love in its many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song inspired THE BEVVY SISTERS: At The Hippodrome, by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and collaborations Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 with award-winning songwriter Karine Polwart 5HT. All concerts begin at 8.00pm. Full details on and poet Rachel Fox. "A great writer... website or call 01890 750099. underappreciated in many ways” - Roddy Hart, www.eyemouthhippodrome.org BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.kimedgar.com/gigs 6 NOVEMBER 7 OCTOBER
KIM EDGAR: At Reston Village Hall, Ladeside, Berwickshire TD14 5JW. 7pm. Kim’s touring her Brookfield Knights presents ….. CONNLA: At new album ‘Stories Untold’, - an intimate and Eastgate Theatre, Peebles. Fiery is a term that’s inspiring collection of original songs, the album frequently used to describe great Irish trad and tackles topics including child soldiers, the impact when applied to the music – and performance of crime and punishment, loss, and love in its of up-and-coming young band, Connla, it does many forms. ‘Stories Untold’ features a song the job again. They have their sweet moments inspired by author Pippa Goldschmidt, and too, especially when the spotlight lands on collaborations with award-winning songwriter vocalist Ciara McCafferty and she gets the Karine Polwart and poet Rachel Fox. "A great chance to shine. writer... underappreciated in many ways” www.facebook.com/Connlamusic Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland. Tickets @ www.brookfield-knights.com www.kimedgar.com/gigs 8 OCTOBER
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SEPTEMBER Findhorn Bay Festival Findhorn 21-26 September
it wouldn’t work, a festival in late September in a remote village on the West Coast of Scotland 60 miles from the nearest town, but that was ten years ago. 2015 see’s our friendly, small (but we thank perfectly formed) festival enter it’s eleventh year. Another year of fun regardless of what the weather has to say about it. Another year making new friends, and catching up with old ones.
Morayshire will play host to a range of arts and culture events showcasing artists of local, national and international renown during Scotland’s www.loopallu.co.uk Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular six-day celebration taking place in the heart of Moray and includes a vibrant mix of theatre, music, dance and visual art as well as FREE events Balmaha’s Braw Weekend including the popular annual community event Culture Day Forres. The Festival will open with a Balmaha, Loch Lomond stunning concert from award-winning Gaelic 1-2 October singer, Julie Fowlis. Balmaha’s Braw Weekend is back bigger and www.findhornbayfestival.com better for 2016. A weekend of food, drink, music and entertainment takes place on the banks of Loch Lomond, on land behind The Oak Tree Inn. True North The Oak Tree Inn are once again staging this Aberdeen event, which is sponsored by Glengoyne Distill22-25 September ery. Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) from 11am-5pm expect lots of family fun, food, Iconic soulstress and Brit Award-nominee Laura drink, music and entertainment. Entry is free Mvula will head the line-up for this year’s True with live music from local bands and singers. North festival, Aberdeen Performing Arts is deSaturday night will feature live music from four lighted to announce. The singer-songwriter takes top Scottish acts:Have Mercy Las Vegas, Dave top billing for the festival, now in its second year Arcari, Miracle Glass Company, Mark McGowan. and with an expanded programme over four Tickets £5 payable on the door. All under cover days. True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music in a huge marquee! and song – will take place in venues around the city and in outdoor locations from September www.balmahasbrawweekend.co.uk 22 – 25. The festival is inspired by the fantastic heritage of singer-songwriters in the North-east, Strugglefest and features a line-up of iconic musicians and emerging talent. Glasgow 1 October
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Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura 23-25 September The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene, enjoy a weekend packed with fantastic performances, stimulating workshops, spontaneous sessions and great craic. To guarantee you don’t miss out, you can pre-purchase your tickets online now. www.juramusicfestival.com
Darvel Music Festival 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. www.darvelmusicfestival.org
Loopallu Ullapool 30 September - 1 October Ten years young, Loopallu...On paper they said
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.
way. A 50min world class scenic journey from Edinburgh through the winding valleys of the 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 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 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
Tenement Trail Glasgow 8 October
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 muwww.glasgowamericana.com sic across nine venues, featuring over 50 bands and DJs. In the month that Tenement TV will 100 Bands On The Border celebrate their fifth birthday, Scotland’s largest music platform are throwing one hell of a party Galashiels with a line-up featuring indie icons Milburn, !! Postponed to Spring 2017 !! Crash Club, Be Charlotte, Tijuana Bibles, The Bar Galashiels welcomes back 100 Bands on the Bor- Dogs, The Van T’s, Barrie-James O’Neill and many, many more. der! The Best Bands will be back again along with some special new additions We look forward to welcoming back our supporters from last year www.tenementtv.com that had such a great time and gave us such wonderful reviews. And can't wait to introduce a Doricana Fest whole load of new guests to the festival from the Stonehaven local community as well as from further afield. 8 October For those travelling to us from our Scottish cities, why not take the celebrated Borders RailOne day music festival based in the NE of Scot-
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SCOTTISH MUSIC FESTIVALS Read our full festival listings @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ land showcasing the countries finest Americana / Roots / Country and Acoustic acts. Stonehaven 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).
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.
30 December - 1 January 2017
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Falkirk Live!
Fiddle 2016
Falkirk 14-16 October
Edinburgh 18-20 November
2017
Falkirk Live! is a brand new three day music festival with its inaugural events taking place from 14 to 16 October, featuring various music genres including Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Funk, Gospel + much more.
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 years festival.
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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
NOVEMBER Perthshire Amber -
The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 3-6 November
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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!
JANUARY 2017 Celtic Connections Glasgow 19 January - 5 February Celtic Connections 2017 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. www.celticconnections.com
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Darvel Music Festival
Hebridean Celtic Festival
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
Hebrides 19-22 July 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. www.hebceltfest.com
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