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20 SEPTEMBER BIG FAT PANDA / POST ORGAMIC SUNSHINE BAND; Bannermans, 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. £tbc, Time 8pm. BLACKRIOTVALVES: Sneaky Petes, Cowgate Edinburgh 21 SEPTEMBER NDAJE: AFRICAN CONNECTIONS CLUB: A buzzing club night with live music, drums, dancing, late night DJ and special guests. 1st night in a new home at Summerhall, comes with a Latin flavour, to commemorate Chile’s 40th anniversary. Live music from Samba sene (in rare, unplugged, solo set), Edinburgh African legends, the mighty Makossa plus Latin American music specialist, DJ James Combe. Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL 9pm £10/£8 (Box Office 0845 874 3001)
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Victoria Park Hotel, 221 Ferry Rd, Edinburgh. Tickets £9.Please EWAN MCLENNAN: Winner of collect reserved tickets by 7.30 pm several awards including the 2011 on the evening of the performance. BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award Ewan Loudon Temple Music, McLennan is an emerging folk artist www.leithfolkclub.com. that has been making www.brookfield-knights.com headlines. His music combines traditional folk, with an inevitable 8 OCTOBER focus on the music of Scotland, as well as his own self-penned songs ED MUIRHEAD: Songwriter's that are receiving critical acclaim in Cellar: Lach + Ed Muirhead + more. their own right Midlothian Arts Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh. From Festival, Gorebridge 8pm. Free entry, tip jar www.ewanmclennan.co.uk edmuirhead.co.uk/simple 25 SEPTEMBER
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HANZEL UND GRETYL / DEADCELL, METAL TECH: Bannermans, 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Tickets £9, Time 7.30pm
ROSS AND JARLATH: Two of the fieriest talents in contemporary Celtic piping, Douglas Robertsons House Concert, 42-43 Royal Park Terrace, Edinburgh – 01314677028
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BEN SURES: 40th Anniversary of the club, Edinburgh Folk Club, Pleasance Cabaret Bar, Edinburgh. Time 8pm Tickets £9 door/£8 conc./£6 members. www.edinburghfolkclub.co.uk
THE RINGOS will be headlining at the Stockbridge Festival event. They are a five piece guitar rock band fronted by the fantastic vocal talent of Ruth Harris. Following their success at Canal Fest 2013 and radio play of their “Smalltown Boy” EP to rave reviews, The Ringos are will play their trademark rocked up interpretations of 80s pop classics.. There will be more acts notified soon on the Stockfest web site and Facebook page. "Take it to the Bridge" at The Antiquary, St STUART DAVIS: Bannermans, 212 Stephen Street, Stockbridge on Cowgate, Edinburgh, Tickets £7, Friday 27 September, from 8pm. Time 8pm Free entry. www.theringos.co.uk JOHNNY REID: The Scottish born, Canadian raised singer/songwriter, 28 SEPTEMBER who completed a sold out national arena tour in 2012, has solidified JOHN LEWIS TRIO: Rockabilly himself as one of Canada's top band band Plus resident DJs. The entertainers. From 7pm in The Spiders web pub, 258 Morrison Ballroom. Voodoo Rooms, West Street, Edinburgh. All gigs are in Register St, Edinburgh. Advance the function hall. The doors open at tickets £13.50 stbf available from 8.30pm. £10 on the door See Tickets, Ticketmaster, Ripping Records, Tickets Scotland THE HENDERSON BROTHERS: (Edinburgh). Over 18 only Ryries Bar, 1 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh. Time 9pm. RYRIES SONGWRITERS: Showcase with Charly Houston & 1 OCTOBER Marina Rolink, Ryries Bar, 1 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh. Time GREG TROOPER: Greg Trooper is 9pm. a singer/songwriter who has released 11 albums since 1986. 24 SEPTEMBER Raised in the shore town of Little Silver, NJ he became enthralled by LARSA: Dynamically fusing the greater New York area’s rich contemporary and traditional music scene. He discovered a sort influences from Scotland, Ireland, of holy musical trinity in the work of the Canadian Maritimes and Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, and Hank beyond, Larsa's tightly driven tunes Williams, with their guiding lights of and soulful songs have been passion, literary dexterity and captivating audiences across the UK plainspoken honesty. It’s one and Europe since their formation in reason Trooper’s music feels early 2012. Victoria Park House equally informed by Memphis soul, Hotel, 221 Ferry Road, Edinburgh. Greenwich Village folk and Nashville Doors Open - 7.30pm for 8pm start twang Leith Folk Club, Clarke Suite,
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20 OCTOBER BEN SURES: The Wee Folk Club, Royal Oak, 1 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh. Time 8.30pm, Tickets £5. www.royal-oak-folk.com 24 OCTOBER BATTLEFIELD BAND: Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6AA 7.30pm, £16/£14 www.thebrunton.co.uk Tickets from www.hubtickets.co.uk or call 0131 665 2240 www.battlefieldband.co.uk 1 NOVEMBER WOZNIAK/ VLADIMIR/ WE CAME FROM THE NORTH; Single launch for noiseniks Wozniak, with sweeping post-punk and post rock support. Entry £5, single included. 7pm - 10pm
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THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: Formed in 2010, this team of gifted musicians faithfully re-create the authentic sound of ‘The Boss’ and The E Street Band in a blistering show which grabs you from the opening chords of Badlands until it deposits you two hours (and 40 years of music) later with tracks from Wrecking Ball. A must for fans of The Boss (and the musically curious)… a great night out is guaranteed! Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street,Edinburgh. From 7.30pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £10 stbf available from Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh). Buy online here. Over 18 only www.springsteensessions.co.uk
SOUTHERN TENANT FOLK UNION; CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Show 8pm Tickets £12/£10 concessions
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EXIT CALM / Holy Pistol Club / The Barrels: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £7 HUMAN IS NOT ALONE / FEAT FAT GOTH / UNITED FRUIT / HEY ENEMY / VASQUEZ: A celebration of the unifying power of DIY music, in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Stereo, 20 – 28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Time 8pm. Tickets £6 advance , available from the Synergy Concerts website http://bit.ly/15LOgCf
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ACODA / FRIENDS: Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo St, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £6.
MICK WEST & MULDOON'S PICNIC: Launching their fantastic joint album, A Scots Chorus at St. Andrews In The Square, Glasgow. Entry is free 6:00pm.
CLOUD CONTROL / Critters: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £8.
THE PRIMITIVES: King Tut's Wah THE PHANTOMS / JADED PLAYBOY / SKA BEAT JAKES / Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £9. DEATH BY AMBITION: Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo St, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5. ALAN PETRIE / FRIENDS: Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo St, Glasgow. 26 SEPTEMBER Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5.
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THE DUCKWORTH LEWIS METHOD; Òran Mór,Top of Byres HECTOR BIZERK - Album Launch Road, Glasgow. Time 7pm. Party with Strange Empire and Antidote Sound System. After SAM SMITH / Izzy Bizu: King show party with Gasp, Mistah Bohze Tut's Wah Wah Hut. 272a St
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25 SEPTEMBER DAVID BOWDEN + JAZZ GUESTS: The Butterfly and the Pig, 153 Bath Street, Glasgow.
JIM LOCKEY AND THE SOLEMN SUN / Starling Heist / Trapped Mice: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2010. 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £7
LIAM FRAY- ACOUSTIC: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 4pm, Tickets £15.
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VIC GODARD AND THE S/ OBJECTS: Voodoo Rooms, West Register St, Edinburgh
& NC Epik, Damaged Goodz. Stereo, 20 -28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5 adv. available at http://bit.ly/1a9KCFN
SAINT RAYMOND / Craig White / Peppermint Fiction: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8pm, Tickets £6 BRIAN HUGHES AND THE LONESHARKS: Stereo, 20 -28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Time 7pm. Tickets £10adv. 27 SEPTEMBER HAZY SHADES / CASINO CIRCUS / SUNDANCE SHATTER / DONT LOOK DOWN / THE METHOD ONE: Local indie and rock
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acts headlined by Aberdeen Indie band Casino Circus. Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow. Tickets £5, Time 7.15pm, 18 plus.
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THIS SILENT FOREST: This Silent Forest are about to release their much anticipated debut album. The band are currently releasing preview clips from that release on their facebook page. Go and check them out, we guarantee you'll love the band and want to come to this! Nice N Sleazy’s, 421 Sauchiehall, St, Glasgow. Time 8pm, Tickets £5.
MARVELLOUS MARSALIS: This year Friday at One starts with a bang, with a visit from one of the great figures of the jazz renaissance. Joined by our very own Steve Hamilton, this concert will showcase the two sides of this remarkable artist, starting with a new work by Scottish composer Sally Beamish, followed by jazz of the highest standard. Branford Marsalis – Saxophone, Steve Hamilton – Piano. Stevenson Hall. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £11 (£8,50), +£0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 1pm. 0141 332 5057. www.rcs.ac.uk
JAZZ MASTERCLASS WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS; Branford Marsalis will spend the morning working with the RCS jazz students - a unique insight into the mysterious workings of jazz from a true legend. Stevenson Hall, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £4 (£3), +£0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 10am. 0141 332 5057 / www.rcs.ac.uk CLOSE LOBSTERS with very special guests The Wiseacres and from Hamburg, Germany Grabbel and the Final Cut: Holding proceedings semi-together before, in-between and after DJ Lobster. Stereo, 20 -28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Time 7.30pm – 3am. Tickets £10adv. Tickets available online from Monorail
THE DANGEROUS SUMMER / Verses: King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Doors 8.30pm, Tickets £7.
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JUMPED THE GUN / FRIENDS: DECREPIT MONOLITH / Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo St, Glasgow. ZEPHORIAN / WARHEAD / Time 7.30pm. Tickets £6. DISPOSABLE / ANENCEPHALIC: Pivo Pivo, 15 Waterloo St, Glasgow. 28 SEPTEMBER Time 7.30pm. Tickets £5. SOCIAL LUNACY/THE PHANTOMS/BIG DIRTY RIDE/ THE WHITE BLIND/CHARLY HOUSTON: Presented by Indievous. Maggie May's, Trongate, Merchant City, Glasgow. 7.30pm £6/£4 on door. www.facebook.com/indievous ESTRELLA supporting Attica Rage;Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, Glasgow. Tickets available from www.estrellamerch.bigcartel.com/product/gig-tickets
SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH BRANFORD EWAN MCLENNAN: 'According to MARSALIS – The Music of The Root and Branch Review Ewan Wayne Shorter. Tommy Smith – Director, Branford Marsalis – may well be the best singer you'll hear all year' while Maverick have Saxophone.Legendary saxophonist said he is 'quite possibly destined to Branford Marsalis joins the SNJO to become the UK’s finest folk singer!' pay tribute to another true jazz great, saxophonist and composer www.ewanmclennan.co.uk We are Wayne Shorter. Stevenson Hall, The currently looking for more volunteers to join the PFC team, so Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets if you have a few spare hours on
2 OCTOBER GREG TROOPER: Greg Trooper is a singer/songwriter who has released 11 albums since 1986. Raised in the shore town of Little Silver, NJ he became enthralled by the greater New York area’s rich music scene. He discovered a sort of holy musical trinity in the work of Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, and Hank Williams, with their guiding lights of passion, literary dexterity and plainspoken honesty. It’s one reason Trooper’s music feels equally informed by Memphis soul, Greenwich Village folk and Nashville twang. The Steeple Hall, Steeple Square, Kilbarchan. Tel: 01505-705200. Loudon Temple Music, www.brookfield-knights.com 3 OCTOBER BLACKHEART: Richard Pilkington (acoustic guitar and mandola) and Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the
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boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the fastest rising acts of the new acoustic generation. With wide ranging influences combining folk, country, rock and even classical music, their ultra catchy music defies categorisation. Sad café, Motherwell Civic Centre and Concert Hall, Windmillhill St, Motherwell. Time 7.30pm. www.blackheartmusic.co.uk GOLD TOOF: The future's getting Odd, fulla Mad Villians and a sense of impending Doom. But we still got beats even if they're Hodgy so stop Keenan & Kellin' and kick it like Rockports at Gold Toof - Glasgow's newest alt Hip Hop night. Floss yoself'. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Tickets Free, Time 10pm – 3am. flyingduckclub@gmail.com THIS SILENT FOREST: This Silent Forest are about to release their much anticipated debut album. The band are currently releasing preview clips from that release on their facebook page. Go and check them out, we guarantee you'll love the band and want to come to this, Gourock Café Continental, 40 Kempock St, Gourock. 4 OCTOBER BLIND PANIK: The Burgh Bar, Dumbarton from 9pm free admission TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES: The Old Swan, Paisley from 4pm free admission BRILLIANT BOSTON BRASS; We welcome back one of the world’s finest brass quintets, Boston Brass. As part of their European tour, they return to Glasgow bringing with them their renowned ensemble sound and entertaining programme. Stevenson Hall. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £11 (£8.50), £0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 1pm. 0141 332 5057. www.rcs.ac.uk MASTERCLASS WITH BOSTON BRASS: Following what is sure to be a captivating lunchtime recital, the quintet will continue to inspire our students as they guide some of our most exciting young brass ensembles through a masterclass. Stevenson Hall, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £4, £3, £0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 3pm. 0141 332 5057. www.rcs.ac.uk BLACK INTERNATIONAL / AGGI DOOM / TUFF LOVE: Brutal alt pop + glimmering voodoo from Black International (Edinburgh) and Aggi Doom (Glasgow). Tuff Love (Glasgow) support. Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Tickets £5. Time 7.30pm – 11pm. flyingduckclub@gmail.com ODDISCO: Odd Disco, House, Deep
House and Bass from Monty Funk & ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE WIND Jonee Q (Classic/ ORCHESTRA - Keeeeep… Farriswheel/8track) Dancing! Fridays at One with the Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Wind Orchestra has a tradition of Glasgow. Tickets £5 / £3. Time being fun and playful. Catch the 10pm – 3am. dancing bug that has swept the flyingduckclub@gmail.com nation, with dances by Arnold and Bernstein. Stevenson Hall, The Yes! Guest DJ Gerry Lyons (abc Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Saturdays + Nice 'N' Sleazys), Yes! 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets is Glasgow's first and only gay indie £11, £8.50, £0.50 booking fee per club, held on the first Friday of transaction. Time 1pm. 0141 332 every month at The Flying Duck. 5057. Classic and cutting edge indie/ www.rcs.ac.uk alternative tunes to get your feet dancing and your heart racing. THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: Where everyone can get together to Formed in 2010, this team of gifted drink and dance without the musicians faithfully re-create the pretence. Flying Duck, 142 Renfield authentic sound of ‘The Boss’ and Street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 / £3. The E Street Band in a blistering Time 11pm – 3am. show which grabs you from the flyingduckclub@gmail.com opening chords of Badlands until it deposits you two hours (and 40 5 OCTOBER years of music) later with tracks from Wrecking Ball. A must for fans BROOKS WILLIAMS: Woodend of The Boss (and the musically Bowling and Tennis Club,30 curious)… a great night out is Chamberlain Road, Glasgow. Time guaranteed! Cumbernauld Theatre. 8pm. Kildrum, Cumbernauld. Tickets £15, www.brookswilliams.com Concs 1: £10. Concs 2 £8. www.springsteensessions.co.uk 6 OCTOBER 12 OCTOBER WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly live folk sessions in the cosy ROSS AND JARLATH: Two of the Kitchen Bar. Flying Duck, 142 fieriest talents in contemporary Renfield Street, Glasgow. Tickets Celtic piping, The Spree, Paisley. Free. Time 6pm – 8pm. www.thespree.co.uk flyingduckclub@gmail.com 13 OCTOBER 7 OCTOBER WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly KEYBOARD SHOWCASE; The new live folk sessions in the cosy academic year starts with a Kitchen Bar. Flying Duck, 142 virtuosic showcase of our incredibly Renfield Street, Glasgow. Tickets talented piano department. Ledger Free. Time 6pm – 8pm. Recital Room, The Royal flyingduckclub@gmail.com Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £9.50, 14 OCTOBER £7.50, £0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 1pm. 0141 332 CON BRASS - JOURNEY TO 5057. GERMANY: Royal Conservatoire www.rcs.ac.uk Brass makes regular visits to the prestigious Sauerland-Herbst Brass 8 OCTOBER Festival in Meschede, Germany. Here they give us a taster of their THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: trip with this pre-tour concert. Formed in 2010, this team of gifted Ledger Recital Room, The Royal musicians faithfully re-create the Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 authentic sound of ‘The Boss’ and Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £9.50, The E Street Band in a blistering £7.50, £0.50 booking fee per show which grabs you from the transaction. Time 1pm. 0141 332 opening chords of Badlands until it 5057. deposits you two hours (and 40 www.rcs.ac.uk years of music) later with tracks from Wrecking Ball. A must for fans 15 OCTOBER of The Boss (and the musically curious)… a great night out is BEN SURES: The Star Folk Club guaranteed! Rutherglen Town Hall. (opening for Eddie Walker & Fraser www.springsteensessions.co.uk Speirs), The Hold Club at The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 10 OCTOBER Glasgow. Time 8pm, Tickets £9 www.starfolkclub.com CHVRCHES: Promoting their new album Debut album The Bones Of 16 OCTOBER What You Believe which is out Sept. 23/24. Glasgow ABC SIR THOMAS ALLEN THE www.facebook.com/CHVRCHES MCGLASHAN MASTERCLASS SERIES: Our students enjoy 11 OCTOBER regular visits and teaching from internationally renowned artists and CHVRCHES: Promoting their new it is a great pleasure to welcome album Debut album The Bones Of back one of the world’s most What You Believe which is out Sept. beloved singers, Sir Thomas Allen, 23/24. Glasgow ABC for this special masterclass. www.facebook.com/CHVRCHES Stevenson Hall, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100
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Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £4, £3, £0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 2.30pm. 0141 332 5057. www.rcs.ac.uk 18 OCTOBER BBC RADIO 3 TURNING POINTS A NEW INSTRUMENT BLOSSOMS: Kari Kriikku – Clarinet, Heath String Quartet. This is the first of four concerts for the BBC Radio 3 series Turning Points, featuring world class artists performing compositions written on the verge of great change. This first concert pairs the remarkable Finnish virtuoso Kari Kriikku with the exciting Heath String Quartet in a programme exploring the development of the clarinet, including the instrument defining Quintet by Mozart. Stevenson Hall, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £11, £8.50, £0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 1pm. 0141 332 5057. www.rcs.ac.uk MASTERCLASS WITH KARI KRIIKKU: Following his recital with the Heath String Quartet, Kari Kriikku guides our talented clarinet students through what is sure to be an inspiring masterclass. Ledger Recital Room, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £4, £3, £0.50 booking fee per transaction. Time 3pm. 0141 332 5057 www.rcs.ac.uk SPANGLED CABARET: Eclectic and alternative music and cabaret performances followed by the host DJ playing a smattering of the finest on the edgier side of classic pop. Keep up to date with a full list of acts on The Flying Duck's website. Performances previously from The Creative Martyrs, Miss Leggy Pee, Glasgow Glam Bangers, Rufus & Ben... Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Tickets £5 / £3. Time 7.30pm – 11pm. flyingduckclub@gmail.com 20 OCTOBER GLASGOW ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY: Stephen Broad – Conductor, Shostakovich - Festive Overture, Shostakovich - Jazz Suite Shostakovich - Symphony No.5. Stevenson Hall, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £10, (£5 students and under 18s), £0.50
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entitled the Emergence of Impressionism, with music from France by Debussy, Liszt, and Ravel. Stevenson Hall, The Royal WHERE THE FOLKS AT: Weekly Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 live folk sessions in the cosy Kitchen Renfrew St, Glasgow, Tickets £11, Bar. Flying Duck, 142 Renfield £8.50, £0.50 booking fee per Street, Glasgow. Tickets Free. Time transaction. Time 1pm. 0141 332 6pm – 8pm. 5057 flyingduckclub@gmail.com www.rcs.ac.uk
that the band was prepared to make stylistic leaps. June Miller is cinematographic dream state, soundtrack of landscapes that have no name. It is dense sound, yet rarefied - meteorology of consciousness, often cumulonimbus of rain and rage, sometimes a white stain stretched and floating the blue. Verse Metrics is a Glasgowbased alternative band. Stereo, 20 – 28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow. Time 7pm. Tickets £12. www.facebook.com/TheAppleseedCast
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26 SEPTEMBER CHRISTINE COLLISTER DAVE KELLY & PETER FILLEUL: Close friends Christine, Dave and Peter have done 3 great tours together when touring with The Travelling Gentlemen, fronted by Collister & Kelly, with Peter as the 3rd harmony vocal. They will perform a host of their favourite songs crossing every music genre; soul, blues, country and maybe a little folkabilly too. An evening packed with musicality, talent, emotion. … and surely a little humour also. Mundell Music, Back Stage, The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross. Tickets £18. 8.00pm doors and show starts at 9.00pm. Booking / Ticket Information www.mundellmusic.com ANDY SHANKS: Andy is an award winning singer songwriter from St Cyrus on the east coast of Scotland writing and performing contemporary Scottish folk songs. Best known as part of a songwriting duo with Jim Russell. Acoustic Music Club, Polish Ex-servicemen's Club, Bennochy House, Forth Park Drive, Kirkcaldy, Time 7.30pm. 28 SEPTEMBER
RUBY TURNER: Blessed with a voice to die for, Ruby can breathe life and meaning into a song, whether it is a passionate soaring ballad or a funky up-tempo groove. A star vocalist in Jools Hollands Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Rubys star is burning brighter than ever. 25 SEPTEMBER Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling. Tickets MICK RALPHS BLUES BAND: The £20. Time 8pm
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23 SEPTEMBER BEANS ON TOAST / CRAIG JOHN DAVIDSON / MARK AYLING / WILL LEATHERBARROW: Beans on Toast is one man with a guitar, writing songs that he claims ‘have the same chords’ and ‘sound like Billy Bragg’. He blends a dark wit with serious social and political satire based on a diverse range of subjects including cocaine, Tesco, London, gun crime, myspace, global warming and the Lake District. He is a friend of Frank Turner, and is mentioned in I Knew Prufock Before He Got Famous, Live Fast Die Old and To Absent Friends. The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen. 14 plus event.
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EWAN MCLENNAN: Winner of several awards including the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award Ewan McLennan is an emerging folk artist that has been making headlines. His music combines traditional folk, with an inevitable focus on the music of Scotland, as well as his own selfpenned songs that are receiving critical acclaim in their own right. Hootananny, 67 Church St,
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boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the fastest rising acts of the new acoustic generation. With wide ranging influences combining folk, country, rock and even classical 5 OCTOBER music, their ultra catchy music defies categorisation. Kinlochard THE MAGINOT BAND; Blackstairs Village Hall, Aberfoyle. Tickets £10, Lounge, Breadalbane Terrace, Wick. Doors 7.30pm, concert starts 8pm. Tickets £5.00 http://www.blackheartmusic.co.uk www.caithnessgigs.com
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TYDE; Tyde's music is really dynamic with a unity of playing 20 SEPTEMBER rarely seen on the live music scene. 18 OCTOBER Centred in English tradition but with 6 OCTOBER EWAN MCLENNAN: Winner of a contemporary edge, Tyde deliver several awards including the 2011 ED MUIRHEAD: Eagle Bar, 50 modern, punchy, danceable tunes, THE MAGINOT BAND: Y-Not Bar & BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award Ewan Baron Taylor's St, Inverness carefully arranged songs and Grill, Grove Lane, Thurso, Tickets McLennan is an emerging folk artist intricate, emotional slow sets and http://edmuirhead.co.uk/simple £5.00. www.caithnessgigs.com that has been making headlines. His as to the bands song writing skills music combines traditional folk, 9 NOVEMBER there is really something THIS SILENT FOREST: This Silent with an inevitable focus on the remarkable going on. It’s the Forest are about to release their RODDY HART & THE LONESOME music of Scotland, as well as his mixture of raw energy, prodigious much anticipated debut album. The FIRE: Roddy Hart & The Lonesome own self-penned songs that are musical ability and clever, fresh band are currently releasing Fire are set to make their mark this receiving critical acclaim in their arrangements that make Tyde preview clips from that release on own right. Red Roof Cafe, year with the release of their long something different. Red Roof Cafe, their facebook page. Go and check awaited eponymous album. Holmisdale, Glendale, Isle of Skye. Holmisdale, Glendale, Isle of Skye. them out, we guarantee you'll love Ironworks, 122b Academy Street, Tickets £12. Buy tickets by calling Tickets £12. Buy tickets by calling the band and want to come to this. Inverness. Doors 7pm. Tickets £8. 01470 511766 01470 511766. Hootanany, Inverness. www.redroofskye.co.uk www.redroofskye.co.uk www.ewanmclennan.co.uk 21 NOVEMBER www.tydefolk.com 11 OCTOBER 21 SEPTEMBER SIXTIES GOLD 50th 26 OCTOBER BLACKHEART: Richard Pilkington ANNIVERSARY TOUR: For lovers (acoustic guitar and mandola) and KAKATSITSI - Master Drummers ESTRELLA; Stromness Hotelof Sixties music, this is the Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the ultimate, and probably never to be From Ghana: Kakatsitsi are a Orkney Islands. boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the repeated, line-up. Don’t miss your group of traditional drummers, fastest rising acts of the new dancers and singers from the Ga chance to celebrate the 50th 7 DECEMBER acoustic generation. With wide tribe of Southern Ghana, with their anniversary of when it all began. ranging influences combining folk, roots in the fishing community of Featuring record breaking THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: country, rock and even classical Jamestown, the part of Accra where Formed in 2010, this team of gifted Merseybeat band Gerry & The music, their ultra catchy music the British based their colonial Pacemakers. Also from Liverpool musicians faithfully re-create the defies categorisation. Three Village and tipped to be as big as The headquarters. Their music combines authentic sound of ‘The Boss’ and Hall, Arrochar. Doors Open for bar Beatles, The Searchers’ first single traditional drumming grooves The E Street Band in a blistering at 7pm, programme starts at 8pm. also went to No. 1 and led to five played on a wide variety of West show which grabs you from the Adults £10. African drums with melodies from more Top 5 hits and a total of 128 opening chords of Badlands until it http://www.blackheartmusic.co.uk weeks in the charts. Controversial, bamboo flutes, xylophone and deposits you two hours (and 40 traditional chants sung in six part ponytailed P.J. Proby, whose years of music) later with tracks 12 OCTOBER trouser splitting shocked the nation, harmony, the quality of which sets from Wrecking Ball. A must for fans was a Melody Maker teen idol award them above most dance-led of The Boss (and the musically BLACKHEART: Richard Pilkington winner in 1964 and spent 91 weeks traditional African groups. Their curious)… a great night out is (acoustic guitar and mandola) and music takes traditional rhythms and guaranteed! Mareel, North Ness, in the charts. The Fortunes Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the stormed the Top 10 with You’ve Got chants from their own Ga tradition Lerwick ; www.springsteensessions. boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the Your Troubles, Here It Comes and those of a variety of other West co.uk fastest rising acts of the new Again, Freedom Come Freedom Go African cultures, rearranging them www.springsteensessions.co.uk acoustic generation. With wide and Storm in a Teacup. And finally, in a modern and accessible way. ranging influences combining folk, Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes. On Since 1996, Kakatsitsi have toured country, rock and even classical stage together. Eden Court Theatre, the UK seven times, working with a music, their ultra catchy music wide variety of festivals, arts Bishop’s Road, Inverness. defies categorisation. King Hall centres and local authorities. The Grange, Keith. recent addition of a strong dance 22 NOVEMBER http://www.blackheartmusic.co.uk element, to complement the already outstanding drumming and singing CLASSIC CLAPTON; Classic Send us all your gig dates 13 OCTOBER components, has established Clapton, the World's No1 Eric for Dumfriesshire, Kakatsitsi as the leading African Clapton Tribute Band featuring South West and Cumbria. BLACKHEART: Richard Pilkington front-man Mike Hall. Classic Clapton traditional group in the UK, with the Email them to Carol (acoustic guitar and mandola) and carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com leading Ga singers, drummers and comprises 4 excellent musicians:Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the Mike Hall (lead vocals/guitar), Paul dancers among their number. Aros boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the Warren (keyboards/ backing 20 SEPTEMBER (Isle of Skye) Ltd, Viewfield Road, fastest rising acts of the new Portree, Isle of Skye. 7.30pm. vocals), Danny Davison (drums) acoustic generation. With wide Workshop at 3.30pm. Tickets £12, REPUBLIC OF SOUL, Eagle and Dave Robson (bass guitar / ranging influences combining folk, Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. £10, £30 family (2+2) and £6 backing vocals). Dave is a former country, rock and even classical 9.00pm. Free admission. (under 16). Workshops: £5. Box member of chart band Geordie. In music, their ultra catchy music Office 01478 613750 fact he was with them at the time defies categorisation. Public Hall, SOUTHBOUND (The re-union Brian Johnson left to join AC/DC. Bridgend of Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Fans are advised to book early. tour): The Tower Hotel, 23 Beach 27 SEPTEMBER Moray, Glenlivet. Road, Troon, Ayrshire. Time 9pm. Ironworks, Academy Street, http://www.blackheartmusic.co.uk Inverness, IV1 1LX. 8pm Tkts Free admission. EMMA’S IMAGINATION; After several years of busking on the £12.50 adv., £15 door 16 OCTOBER streets of Glasgow, Emma stumbled BRAVE YESTERDAY. Their music www.ironworksvenue.com captures the edginess of pop- rock across a queue auditioning people www.classic-clapton.com BLACKHEART: Richard Pilkington for 'Must Be The Music' (Sky's 'real' with a nice line in vocals (acoustic guitar and mandola) and version of the X Factor). She joined reminiscent of Jimmy Eat World's Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the early days. The Windy Ha, 31 the queue and went on to win the
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Maker teen idol award winner in 1964 and spent 91 weeks in the charts. The Fortunes stormed the 21 SEPTEMBER Top 10 with You’ve Got Your Troubles, Here It Comes Again, UNDER WRAPS, Eagle Tavern, 3-5 Freedom Come Freedom Go and The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Free Storm in a Teacup. And finally, admission. Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes. On stage together. 18TH DG1 Hoods JESTER'S FURY, The Alton Inn, 57 Loaning, Dumfries. Byres Rd, Kilwinning. Time 9pm. Free admission. 19 OCTOBER 26 SEPTEMBER TAMBO & THE SPITFIRES. Guest bands and musicians always welcome. All gear supplied. All types of music catered for. Eagle Tavern, 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.15pm. Free admission. For further information contact Bill 07967 503027. 27 SEPTEMBER THE HELMS, The Tower Hotel, 23 Beach Road, Troon, Ayrshire. Time 9pm. Free admission. 28 SEPTEMBER
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sleeve - so keep watching the local press. With Lawrence you'll never know what surprise he'll have in store. Tickets from Gary Scott o 01573 440594 or gary@corvustechnology.co.uk 4 OCTOBER GREG TROOPER: Greg Trooper is a singer/songwriter who has released 11 albums since 1986. Raised in the shore town of Little Silver, NJ he became enthralled by the greater New York area’s rich music scene. He discovered a sort of holy musical trinity in the work of Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, and Hank Williams, with their guiding lights of passion, literary dexterity and plainspoken honesty. It’s one reason Trooper’s music feels equally informed by Memphis soul, Greenwich Village folk and Nashville twang. Loudon Temple Music, Heart of Hawick auditorium, Hawick. Time 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (£10) www.brookfield-knights.com 5 OCTOBER
BACK IN THE RED: Alton Inn, ST BOSWELLS LIVE! presents: THE RESONATORS, Eagle Tavern, Kilwinning from 9pm free admission Autumn Blues with Red Dawg / 3-5 The Cross, Prestwick. 9.00pm. Blue to The Bone; A fantastic Free admission. 23 NOVEMBER evening of blues with the Granite City’s finest blues rock outfit, Red THE GOODFELLOWS, The Alton THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: Dawg, plus the brilliant blues trio Inn, 57 Byres Rd, Kilwinning. Time Formed in 2010, this team of gifted Blue to The Bone, starring Shirley 9pm. Free admission. musicians faithfully re-create the Wishart, Bill Muir and Seoras Ashby. authentic sound of ‘The Boss’ and St Boswells Live! Village Hall, St 4 OCTOBER The E Street Band in a blistering Boswells. Doors: 7:30pm. Price: £8 show which grabs you from the full, £4 under 16, £20 family of 5 H'AYE VOLTAGE (AC/DC tribute): opening chords of Badlands until it (web prices only). Entry: All ages. Eagle Tavern, Prestwick from 9pm deposits you two hours (and 40 free admission years of music) later with tracks 6 OCTOBER from Wrecking Ball. A must for fans 5 OCTOBER of The Boss (and the musically BLACKHEART: Richard Pilkington curious)… a great night out is (acoustic guitar and mandola) and LUCKY 13: Eagle Tavern, Prestwick guaranteed! The Venue, 7 Church Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the from 9pm free admission Place, Dumfries. From 8pm - 11pm boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the in The Live Lounge (Downstairs fastest rising acts of the new AUDIOCLASS: Alton Inn, Only). Admission £10+bf Tickets acoustic generation. With wide Kilwinning from 9pm free admission from Barnstorm. Minimum age is ranging influences combining folk, 16. country, rock and even classical 12 OCTOBER www.springsteensessions.co.uk music, their ultra catchy music defies categorisation. Newstead FIVE WHEEL DRIVE: Eagle Hall, Melrose Tavern, Prestwick from 9pm free www.blackheartmusic.co.uk admission 8 OCTOBER NO DOGZ ALLOWED: Alton Inn, Kilwinning from 9pm free admission BLACKHEART; Richard Pilkington (acoustic guitar and mandola) and Send us all your gig dates for 18 OCTOBER Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the Scottish Borders and boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the Northumberland. SIXTIES GOLD 50th fastest rising acts of the new Email them to Carol ANNIVERSARY TOUR: For lovers acoustic generation. With wide of Sixties music, this is the ultimate, carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com ranging influences combining folk, and probably never to be repeated, country, rock and even classical 21 SEPTEMBER line-up. Don’t miss your chance to music, their ultra catchy music celebrate the 50th anniversary of defies categorisation. Village Hall, when it all began. Featuring record HAWICK MUSIC LIVE: For our Birgham, Berwickshire. (between breaking Merseybeat band Gerry & first concert of the season at Heart Kelso and Coldsteam). of Hawick, we welcome the return of www.blackheartmusic.co.uk The Pacemakers. Also from Liverpool and tipped to be as big as Philomusica of Edinburgh, directed by the irrepressible Lawrence Dunn. 9 OCTOBER The Beatles, The Searchers’ first single also went to No. 1 and led to As in past concerts they will present a wide variety of music from the five more Top 5 hits and a total of BLACKHEART: Richard Pilkington standard classical repertoire, to 128 weeks in the charts. (acoustic guitar and mandola) and popular music which will appeal to Controversial, ponytailed P.J. Chrissy Mostyn (vocals) are the everyone - no doubt they will also Proby, whose trouser splitting boy - girl duo Blackheart, one of the have something special up their shocked the nation, was a Melody fastest rising acts of the new
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acoustic generation. With wide ranging influences combining folk, country, rock and even classical music, their ultra catchy music defies categorisation. Bedrule Village Hall, Hawick. www.blackheartmusic.co.uk 19 OCTOBER HAWICK MUSIC LIVE: At Heart of Hawick. A dynamic clarinet quartet, founded in early 2010, with a wealth of experience in all aspects of music entertainmne, from classical recitals to wedding ceremonies and educational workshops. All four members are conservatoire trained and frequently play with all of the professional orchestras in Scotland and further afield. A unique alternative to the string quartet, the different combinations of instrumentation allow Cameo to play a wide variety of styles from contemporary music to popular classics. Tickets from Gary Scott o 01573 440594 or gary@corvustechnology.co.uk 24 OCTOBER ROSS AND JARLATH: Two of the fieriest talents in contemporary Celtic piping, Ross and Jarlath head a new and exciting six piece band producing a unique blend of newly arranged and composed music for Uilleann pipes, Border pipes, whistle and song, that is an up-to-date, reflection of the state of acoustic traditional music today. Eastgate Arts Centre, Peebles. Tickets £14. Time 7.30pm. Tel 01721725777 2 NOVEMBER THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: Formed in 2010, this team of gifted musicians faithfully re-create the authentic sound of ‘The Boss’ and The E Street Band in a blistering show which grabs you from the opening chords of Badlands until it deposits you two hours (and 40 years of music) later with tracks from Wrecking Ball. A must for fans of The Boss (and the musically curious)… a great night out is guaranteed! Hawick Town Hall, Hawick. www.springsteensessions.co.uk 15 NOVEMBER THE SPRINGSTEEN SESSIONS: Formed in 2010, this team of gifted musicians faithfully re-create the authentic sound of ‘The Boss’ and The E Street Band in a blistering show which grabs you from the opening chords of Badlands until it deposits you two hours (and 40 years of music) later with tracks from Wrecking Ball. A must for fans of The Boss (and the musically curious)… a great night out is guaranteed! The Maltings. Berwickupon-Tweed. Tickets £12.50 / £11 concs, Circle £13.50, Box Seat £15 www.springsteensessions.co.uk
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SEPTEMBER Isle of Jura Music Festival
Now in its twentythth year, The Doric Festival is unique in its involvement of local communities across the North-east in celebrating our language, music and traditions. www.thedoricfestival.com
Jura September 27-29 Now in its 20th year, The Isle of Jura Musical Festival is a wellestablished favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene. To celebrate this 20th landmark, the weekend is going to be even bigger and better than ever. From the locals Friday night ceilidh right through to a brand new Sunday night concert in the distillery co-operage, headlined by Wolfstone, 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. http://juramusicfestival.com/
Lockerbie Jazz Festival Lockerbie September 27-29
Deeside Harvest Folk Festival Deeside September 28 This festival has developed a reputation for bringing new and exciting sounds to Deeside, and once again the team has come up with something really special. A strong and colourful thread of song, from old ballad to original song-writing, weaves its way through the festival. And this is hardly surprising, when at its heart is host Frieda Morrison, herself a passionate exponent of the songs of the North East of Scotland and currently Artist In Residence at Edinburgh University’s School of Celtic and Scottish Studies. www.harvestfolkfestival.com
Music Language Redux
Lockerbie’s Jazz Festival is a wonderful mix of musicians: great Scots, exceptional Europeans and legendary jazz stars. There is traditional jazz, swing, modern jazz, salsa, blues and jump-jive, from amateur musicians to globe-trotting professionals and from young players to seasoned performers. Blues and soul singer Ruby Turner and Kyle Eastwood, son of Hollywood legend, Clint Eastwood, will headline this years Lockerbie Jazz Festival. www.lockerbiejazz.com
Dunbar Traditional Music Festival Dunbar September 27-29
Dundee September 28 Dundee Contemporary Arts is excited to present a one day music festival celebrating the creativity and diversity of Scotland's underground music scenes in collaboration with Cry Parrot. Taking place across two stages within the main gallery space, the festival will include performances from Tut Vu Vu, Stefan Blomeier & Claire, Richard Youngs, Pumajaw, Muscletusk, Man Without Machines, Hector Bizerk, Gareth Dickson, Erstlaub, Ela Orleans, Doomlords & Asparagus Piss Raindrop. www.dca.org.uk
Music In The Heid
The Dunbar Traditional Music Festival continues to flourish since it began in 1988. Set in the historic seaside town of Dunbar, the Festival is committed to showcasing local and young talent alongside well established and internationally known artists. Song, music, pipes & drums, children's workshop, informal tunes and sessions, concerts, ceilidhs and open air performances are the traditional hallmarks of the annual September event. The Festival caters for a wide range of musical tastes.
Pathhead (Midlothian) September 28-29
Music fans from Midlothian and beyond are invited to the village of Pathhead from to enjoy their first ever community festival; MUSIC IN THE HEID. The festival; a mix of concerts, sessions, a family ceilidh and have a go workshops has been organised by the Pathhead Music Collective (PMC), they 11 events over 2 days. Festival goers will have the opportunity to see professional musicians perform in a variety of village venues and to have a go at playing a range of instruments from www.dunbarmusicfestival.co.uk the penny whistle to the Brazilian samba drums. Pathhead’s own street band KaBoodle will lead an The Doric Festival open air parade to get everyone in Aberdeenshire the festival spirit. September 27 - October 13 A twa wikk lang splore o the tung, sangs, music and traditions o oor byous Doric culture
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OCTOBER
Callander October 4-6
The Callander Jazz and Blues Festival is now firmly established on the UK Festival map and is one of the largest rural music festival events in Glasgow Scotland. Visit the Heart of Scotland October 3-6 and experience a weekend of first class entertainment amongst the Glasgow's annual celebration of Americana brings musicians from as early autumn splendour of the Trossachs. far afield as Texas and Canada to perform roots music from blues to www.callanderjazz.com rockabilly.
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Carluke Jam Festival Carluke October 4-5 The first of an annual event, Carluke Jam Festival is a celebration of Carluke's Jam making heritage and music through an exciting array of family friendly events. Ran by Carluke Development Trust the Friday evening sees lots of local bands and musicians in various Carluke pubs and then on Saturday evening there's a grand finale with a concert in Carluke Lifestyles Centre hosted by Jim Gellatly and featuring music from Roddy Woomble (Idlewild), TeenCanteen, Carbon Copy and more. https://twitter.com/CarlukeJamFest www.facebook.com/pages/Carluke-Jam-Festival/555671057796701
Ullapool Guitar Festival Ullapool October 4-6 Come and Join us for the 14th Ullapool Guitar Festival this October 2013. Amazing musicians in concert and held held in stunning surroundings. Enjoy workshops, 5 concerts, the guitar exhibition/trade show and the best kept secret in Ullapool - three nights of "The Late Club" - starting at midnight and runs till 03.00 am (and sometimes longer!). If you love guitar music in all its forms then this Festival is not to be missed. Only £130 for a full weekend ticket! www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com
Selkirk Sessions Selkirk October 4-6 2013 is the eighth year of the Selkirk Sessions Traditional Music Festival and flows on from the two previous Both Sides of the Tweed Festivals which ceased in 2005. Selkirk Sessions welcomes all musicians who enjoy playing folk (traditional or modern), contemporary and bluegrass music; and anyone who just likes listening to good stuff. www.selkirksessions.com
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Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival Shetland October 10-14 This the 26th festival presents the best in traditional music from Shetland, Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia. The Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Club promotes the best in tradional Shetland music, holding events throughout the year, as well as the annual Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival (SAFF) www.shetlandaccordionandfiddle.com
The Spree Paisley October 10-20 The Spree is back after a successful debut in Paisley last year…and the 2013 version will be bigger and better. Taking place over 11 days in October, the festival has been designed to wrap around the Royal National Mòd, Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture, which is coming to Paisley for the first time. With Mòd fringe events also taking place in the town at the same time, Paisley will have a real festival feel, and will be the place to be in October.The bulk of The Spree action will take place in the unique setting of a Spiegeltent in County Square in the heart of the town, with bigger shows to be held in the stunning 850-year-old Paisley Abbey . www.thespree.co.uk
Haddowfest Edinburgh October 11-12 Edinburgh’s biggest multi-venue music festival Haddow Fest is back for its fourth year but this time it’s not just on the traditional Sunday as it's now a two day festival. Haddowfest 2013 will see The Rifles and The Holy Ghosts as the main acts on the Friday night and Dry the River and We Were Promised Jetpacks as headline acts for the extended Saturday all dayer, with the usual Haddowfest mix of the wellknown and the more up and coming Scottish artists. www.haddowfest.co.uk
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