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'Fair Play For Pipes' Amnesty Aids School Piping - see page 4 'Born To Be Wide' Self Help Seminar - p3 : Opportunities for youth musical theatre - p6
Music industry ‘taskforce’ assembled to tackle USA visa problems for musicians Download the Musicians' Union and BU USA Visa Guide @ http://bit.ly/20prEIw
Following discussions in early 2015 between the Musicians’ Union (MU) and USA Homeland Security, the MU and British Underground (BU) have released a ‘Guidance Note’ for musicians travelling under the Visa Waiver Programme or ESTA and showcasing at events in the States such as A3C, CMJ and SXSW. Last year, the MU received horrendous reports of cancelled tours and rearranged flights due to failures in the US work visa processing mechanism. In response, the MU and BU invited industry organisations to form a taskforce to look at how these issues can best be addressed. The taskforce met for the first time in December and are now consulting a wider industry group of musicians and managers who have suffered
under the current process. You can download the significant changes to the current costs and visa gauide @ http://bit.ly/20prEIw procedures which will benefit touring musicians.” MU Scottish Organiser Sheena Macdonald said: “Musicians based in Scotland have also had the added costs of travelling to and staying overnight in London to attend interviews as part of the visa application process. The costs both in terms of time and resources make touring in the USA a less viable option for artists." "Alongside the Scottish Government we have lobbied for years for visa applications to be accepted by the US Consulate in Edinburgh but have been met with an unwillingness to change arrangements by the US authorities. Hopefully the Taskforce will manage to get some
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Born To Be Wide Announces Self-Help Seminar in Edinburgh on 4 February Born To Be Wide is set to celebrate its twelfth birthday on Thursday 4 February, with a selfhelp seminar especially for managers, artists and labels. The evening, which takes place in Edinburgh’s Electric Circus, is the culmination of years of study and reveals the most – and least – effective approaches to promotion.
producer, Amy Ferguson, photographer Jannica Honey, concert promoter James Bruce and owner of Song, By Toad records Matthew Young. Following the seminar, panellists will play a selection of their favourite music and hang out with the audience. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Amy Ferguson is a producer on BBC Radio Scotland's arts and culture programme The Janice Forsyth Show, and has produced the station's arts programmes since 2012. Her role involves generating ideas, booking guests, Matthew Young of Song, by Toad Records http://songbytoad.com
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“This seminar will help unlock the many techniques within everyone’s grasp,” explains Born To Be Wide founder Olaf Furniss, who will chair the evening. “We guarantee that anyone attending will increase their chances of being covered and do a better job than most PRs.”
Matthew Young abandoned a perfectly respectable career as a design engineer to run Song, by Toad Records full-time. The label is actually an off-shoot of Song, by Toad, a music blog he has been writing since 2004, which slowly expanded to include regular weekly podcasts, video sessions, a radio show, gig nights and, in 2008, the label.
The seminar will cover themes including online promotion, social media, deadlines, creating an effective biography and how to get useable press photographs. Confirmed speakers include BBC Radio Scotland
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Bagpipe Amnesty Hits A High Note With First Donations For Scottish Schools A novel charity campaign to find old bagpipes to give new young players a better chance in life has seen its first donation from a surprising source. The Rosevale Tavern in Glasgow's Partick area, a favourite amongst locals, has become the first to donate a set of bagpipes to the Bagpipe Amnesty-Old Pipes for New Learners appeal, which was launched by the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust on Monday 25th January. After finding the traditional Scottish instrument on the street, the popular pub kept them for some 10 years. When they heard of the Bagpipe Amnesty, and the work of the Trust in giving youngsters to chance to play, they were quick to hand the pipes over to the unique project. Craig Munro, owner of Wallace Bagpipes in Glasgow, has agreed to refurbish – free of charge - all donated bagpipes to ensure they are of the best quality for the children. He was delighted to receive the donation from the Rosevale Tavern.
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fantastic and it’s brilliant to see people are getting on board already.
“The SSPDT is helping more than 1000 children across the country to learn the pipes and drums in state “We are delighted to be supporting schools. This includes youngsters such a fantastic cause. Many from some of Scotland’s most people have old pipes lying around deprived areas who would never and they don’t know what to do have the chance to learn piping. with them. It’s great that they can “But with such a big programme – now donate to such a fantastic and with more young people cause.” interested in piping – we need Two other sets of pipes have been pipes to take these young donated so far and the Bagpipe musicians to the next level. “ Amnesty has received a flood of The SSPDT believe there must be interest and messages of support hundreds of sets of pipes lying from around the world. unused in cupboards and attics The Trust has been set up because that could be given a new lease of the vast majority of pupils in life. Scottish schools do not have the Donations of pipes can be made chance to learn the pipes and from February 1-14. After February drums in the classroom on the 14 you can continue to donate old same basis as other instruments. pipes to Wallace Bagpipes or call The Trust will loan donated pipes 0808 281 9405 to arrange for to young people who cannot afford them to be collected from your to buy a set but who want to learn. house. Unwanted pipes can be handed into one of 66 fire stations across Scotland that are supporting the Bagpipe Amnesty, as well as being handed into Wallace Bagpipes. Full details on the Fire Stations supporting the amnesty can be found on the website www.sspdt. org.uk or by calling FreePhone 0808 281 9405.
The SSPST has 14 programmes running in 11 local authority areas where free piping lessons are being given. The SSPDT aims to advance education the arts, heritage, culture and community development by encouraging young people in Scotland to take up and play the chanter, pipes and drums; and by supporting the development of school pipe bands. Trust Chief Executive In doing so, the Trust supports Alexandra Duncan said: “We are young people to broaden their really grateful to those backing our education, in particular their campaign which will hopefully help musical and social skills. change lots of young people’s lives for the better. We are delighted to receive our first pipes and hope https://twitter.com/FairPlay4Pipes this will be the start of a real flow www.facebook.com/fairplayforpipes of donations.
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Producers In Search For Oliver Kids Top theatre and concert producers Tonight Productions, in association with Beyond Broadway Productions, are staging a glitzy show in Scotland this year and hope to add some young hopefuls to the superstar line up.
Oliver to our set and we are excited about finding kids across Scotland to join the cast of this brilliant show” Tonight …From The West End will appeal to musical theatre lovers of all ages and will feature hit songs from popular musicals such as Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Wicked and of course, Oliver.
To be in with a chance all young contenders The lucky youngsters will share the stage with need to do is email a video clip or YouTube link TV celebrities, Ray Quinn, Jai McDowall, before 1 March to info@tonightproductions.co. Christina Bianco and Zoe Tyler. Tonight…From uk - marked ‘Oliver auditions’ and state which The West End will take place in April 2016 in Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh and the show’s producers are keen to involve kids from each city to add a local flavour to the glamorous event. They hope to find young male performers to play Oliver, the Artful Dodger and an ensemble of Fagan’s gang.
city they wish to perform in. You need to be between 8 and 14 and have your parents/ guardians permission. You can also get more details by emailing that address too. GIGnotes ..... 21 April, Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall / 22 April, Dundee, Caird Hall / 23 April, Edinburgh, The Usher Hall. Tickets on sale now on the weblink below and from each venue www.tonightproductions.co.uk www.facebook.com/tonightshows https://twitter.com/tonightfrom
Peter Ferguson of Tonight Productions and the show's producer said: "We really want to tap into the local talent out there and if we can showcase budding young performers in each of these cities, then we should. We have added a number from hit show
Youth Music Theatre UK is holding auditions searching for musicians The leading music theatre company for young people is visiting 25 cities across the UK and Ireland throughout January and February looking for performers and musicians to join the YMT 2016 Company YMT is also looking for musicians (aged 11-21) who play ANY instrument to a Grade 7 standard. Musicians will have the opportunity to work with top composers and musical directors in a pit or on-stage band as well as actor-musicians. Musician Auditions are free and can be booked by calling 020 8563 7725.
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Bahookie performs in Pakistan to pay tribute to Robert Burns The links between Scotland and Pakistan are deep and enduring and on 23 January, the British High Commissioner in Pakistan hosted a charity dinner to pay tribute to Scotland’s national poet and songwriter, Robert Burns. In addition to the traditional annual Burns’ Night Supper, the Scottish band Bahookie, featuring Scott Arnott (drums and vocals) and Neil Thompson (vocals, piano and guitar) provided music for the evening.
traditions, the importance of hospitality and beautiful mountainous landscapes, our countries have much in common. The significant population of people of Pakistani origin in Scotland play a lead role in our culture, our politics and our society. “Scotland has also left its mark on Pakistan: from the traditional bagpipe bands in the Pakistani army highlighting our shared history, to the modern factories of Sialkot and the Punjab producing bagpipes and tartan for use in Pakistan and export to the UK. “It is wonderful to be able to introduce my Pakistani friends and colleagues to the traditions of Scotland, to the Haggis, to our music and our culture.” Speaking during the event, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Philip Barton said:
“Burns’ Night is one of our biggest annual celebrations. I am delighted to be able to host a charity event, while bringing to Pakistan some of Scotland’s finest traditions. Burns’ Night is an ideal time to think about the impact Scots and Scotland have had on Bahookie – who had flown in from Scotland the world, including their significant especially for this charity event – were joined contribution to education in Pakistan. by pipers and drummers from the band of the Scotland, in collaboration with the British 8th Azad Kashmir Regiment. The Burns’ Night Council, provides scholarships for Pakistani celebration included haggis, neeps and School Children and Pakistani women to tatties, Scottish dancing and tributes to study Masters qualifications. Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. “These people-to-people and educational Proceeds of the event will support the links and a shared love of music and culture education fund of the Government College for unite Scotland and Pakistan. I would like to Women, Rawalpindi. thank the Bahookie band, and the military pipers and drummers for bringing us a Joanna Reid, Head of DFID – the UK’s wonderful night of music and dancing in development body – in Pakistan, who Pakistan.” was born and raised in St Andrews, Scotland, said:
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Hasta la vista Craig ..... Angus piper bags 3 VIP dates in 4 days! Angus piper Craig Weir last week bagged three VIP dates in just four days, including a spot piping for Hollywood star turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund, which is building a respite holiday home for young people and their families fighting cancer. Also on the bill were The Fratellis, Fife’s The Voice winner Stevie McCrorie and the cast of BBC Scotland comedy Still Game.
The Queen, Alex Salmond and the VIPs at the 2013 MOBOs in Glasgow.
At just 22 Craig is already an internationallyrecognised piper in his own right with performances in the USA, Switzerland, France, Speaking about his triple-starred week, Belgium, China and Germany to date. At the age Craig said: “I’ve met with and played for a lot of eight his uncle Jack handed him a set of pipes Craig (22) began his four-day run on Wednesday of big names in the last few years, but this week and urged him to have a go. Since then he’s night at the EICC in Edinburgh, where ‘The has been extra special because of the short never looked back. Governator’ was putting in a rare UK appearance space of time these gigs have occurred in. It’s At home Craig is Pipe Sergeant of the Arbroath at business event ‘An Experience with’ Arnold provided a stunning start to 2016 for me and my Royal British Legion Pipe Band and is frontman Schwarzenegger’. Craig piped him in while his band.” for four-piece Celtic rock band Gleadhraich .Their brother Paul (18) drummed. Afterwards both go Craig’s latest brush with the stars follows on list of celebrity fans include Scots music legend to meet the movie star and grab a selfie with closely after playing six dates with the Bay City Dougie Maclean and Gordon Strachan and him. Craig said: “The opportunity to welcome Rollers before and after Christmas. Each night at they’ve played support for Jai McDowall, Donnie Arnold to Scotland for the first time was Glasgow’s Barrowland, Manchester’s O2 Apollo Munro, ex-AC/DC drummer Chris Slade and incredible and very surreal. He was very kind to and the Eventim Apollo in London he played a Skerryvore. us and was excited to hear the bagpipes played guest spot on Loch Lomond. 2015 began for him live in Scotland.” Paul said: “It was a real The band were Angus Cultural Ambassadors for by guesting on We Will Rock You with Queen at honour to play such a big name into Scotland. A 2014 and were commissioned by Angus Council the SSE Hydro. real proud moment and something I’ll never to write their tune Skirling Ska as part of the forget.” Craig is no stranger to playing for VIPs as he county’s legacy from the Commonwealth Games. composed a tune for and played it to the Dalai But there was no rest for Craig as the following Lama when he visited Dundee in June 2012. He www.gleadhraich.com night he was off to renew his acquaintance with also played Happy Birthday to Gandhi’s grandson https://twitter.com/Gleadhraich Pete Doherty’s band The Libertines, with whom Arun over Skype last year and has played for www.facebook.com/Gleadhraich-273235032696158 he’s played before. This time it was at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow and he joined them on stage to play Flower of Scotland as they walked on stage. Of that gig, Craig says: “It was amazing to play once more with my music heroes, The Libertines. The crowd response to it was amazing. Being fellow local boys, the support band, The View, said they particularly enjoyed it. The band were very welcoming once again and it was a great evening.” Finally, Craig’s celtic rock band Gleadhraich travelled to the Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling, to provide support on the For The Love Of Eilidh IV charity concert on Saturday in aid of The
Craig Weir (right) and his brother Paul meet Arnold Schwarzenegger at the EICC after playing him into his event.
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costs of visas.’
One of the priorities for the taskforce will be lobbying for greater parity between UK and US visa costs and processes. The cost of a four-piece band requiring work visas and petitions can cost in the region of £6000, and that’s before any crew costs are also factored in plus before any flights and accommodation are sourced. Whereas in the UK a tier 5 visa can cost just £900 or a sponsored work permit just £84.
Dave Webster, MU National Organiser for Live Performance and Chair of the Music Industry Visa Task Force, says, 'This longstanding issue remains a huge concern to the MU. The aim of the task force is to persuade the US authorities to work with us to find workable solutions to the problems musicians encounter. UK musicians have always fared well in the US and it’s a significant market for our members.’ Crispin Parry - CEO of British Underground says, ‘A vibrant and workable cultural exchange between the US and UK is essential. The music industry is a significant generator of revenue so we are keen to see issues around US work visas for musicians resolved asap.’
Jo Dipple - Chief Executive of UK Music - adds, ‘UK music is an industry that generates nearly In November, Nigel Adams - Conservative MP for half of its £4.1bn GVA from exports. Europe and America are our biggest markets. Having access Selby and Ainsty - initiated a debate in Parliament on UK musicians performing overseas. Ad- to those markets it vital. The restrictions, cost ams’s motion was fully supported by all speakers and delays created by the current US visa sysin the debate and the MU has written to Culture tem act as a barrier to trade. We look forward to Secretary Ed Vaizey proposing a meeting to fur- participating in the task force and developing workable solutions with the American authorities ther discuss the issues raised in the debate. to overcome the problems our musicians face.’ According to PRS for Music Foundation, visa The British Musicians' Union was established in costs represent 18% of the total amount re1893 and represents over 30,000 musicians quested by International Showcase Fund appliworking in all sectors and genres of music. As cants and Joe Frankland of the PRS for Music well as negotiating on behalf of its members with Foundation says, ‘It’s fair to say that roughly all the major employers in the industry, the MU 50% of those invited to showcase at SXSW aren’t able to attend, partly due to the restrictive offers a range of services tailored for the selfemployed by providing assistance for profes-
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Peace v War is the brand new album from electro pop pioneer Karel Fialka. Karel's mother is from the Highlands, with Karel attending school there before his travels into Europe. He returned to Scotland in the in mid 90s to bring up his family so they could be part of a community.
A musically startling, lyrically angry yet eternally hopeful commentary on our modern world, the album deals with the major themes of our time…war, hunger, inequality, political chicanery, media manipulation - passionately whilst never preachy.
His then band Sgian Dubh played a hippy mix of sequences and home made instruments. Karel also lectured at North Highland College for ten years.
His self-recorded song, “Hey Matthew” was heard by Miles Copeland who signed Karel to IRS Records and the single became a UK Top 5 hit in 1987 and also charted in Europe. In the following years other albums under Karel’s name include a deconstruction of songs by The Doors called “Morrison Café” and also “Subterranean”, an album of songs by Bob Dylan which were treated in the same way. These mostly went to friends and fans and have become collectors’ items.
Recorded with the Racecar project (aka Kevin McGowan and Richard Rogers) in Gozo, the album is available as a 12" vinyl LP or by download and features the iconic cover artwork of Grammy Design Award nominee Mike Ross. Recording in a time of huge world events including the Ebola outbreak, the annexation of Crimea, and the disappearance of Air Malaysia MH370. DAESH had not even been heard of let alone being as now a de facto military force of potentially global proportions and the migrants now flooding Europe were just a trickle.
His first taste of success was with “Armband” b/w “Ghosts, The Subway Strummer”, released on the indie Red Shift label in 1979 and played by John Peel, it had underground success in Europe. Charlie Gillett liked what Karel was doing and then signed him to Oval Records for a short time before Karel moved to the Blueprint label where he recorded and released “Still Life”, his first album which gained excellent reviews. The single “The Eyes Have It” was taken from “Still Life” and had chart success, but Blueprint folded suddenly just as the album was being distributed.
2009 saw the release of “Film Noir”, a limited edition album of 500 signed and numbered copies on a black CD. Featured guest artists include Tilda Swinton, whose family comes from the Scottish Borders, and Paul Roberts (Sniff n the Tears). Karel has worked with and written for a wide range of artists and fellow travellers including Nick Magnus, Jona Lewi, Paul Roberts, Colin Blunstone, Martin Stephenson, Cliff Richard etc as well as taking production duties for various projects. Karel still performs live regularly. Famed for his eighties recordings on Charlie Gillett's Oval Records and, later, Miles Copeland's influential IRS imprint, with hits such as 'The Eyes Have It' and 'Hey Matthew', singer-songwriter Karel Fialka is back with his most striking work yet on “Peace v War”.
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KIRSTEN ADAMSON : single : New York City Girl Release date - 5 March @ www.kirstenadamson.com
Kirsten Adamson releases her new single New York City Girl. Kirsten comes from an historical musical background in Scotland. Growing up, her two main influences were Kate Bush and her father – 7, Kirsten has grown to become a wonderfully Stuart Adamson’s diverse singer songwriter and her self titled debut album encompasses her eccentricities with band, Big Country. class and originality. In 1998 her father relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she would spend her summers and it was here where she first picked up a guitar. Classically trained in voice from age
a handful of 4 and 5 star live reviews until their split in 2012. Between 2010 and 2011 Kirsten sang and played synthesiser with Scottish Indie group Aberfeldy. She featured on the album ‘Somewhere To Jump From’ and was included in their tour line up for this album. Kirsten often provides session vocals for Scottish hit song maker Bob Heatlie Snr who in return played synthesiser on this single. Kirsten’s biggest achievement to date is the self release of her debut album. Her passion, hard work and dedication to producing the record is written all over it. From the quality of the recordings through to the art work and media surrounding it. No compromises have been made, despite the limited funds she had to make it happen. Kirsten has music running through her blood and is a true artist who must be heard!
After picking up a guitar at age 16, self taught, Kirsten has been writing and recording music www.kirstenadamson.com ever since. She put her first band, The Gillyflowers together in 2008. The band recorded https://twitter.com/kadamsonmusic and self released two EP’s along with racking up www.facebook.com/kirstenadamsonmusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download BOREAS
AMY DUNCAN
BREABACH
Ahoy Hoy
Undercurrents
Astar
Album cd / download Release Date: out now
Album cd / download / vinyl Release Date: 19 February
Undercurrents is somewhere to the left of folk-pop with 'Like sun on the sea surface.' 'A haunting, rich string arrangements, gorgeous harp and bass, and ethereal bridge between cultures.’ (Sunday interesting drums and percussion. You will find emotional songs exploring themes of mental health, Herald) AHOY HOY, is the eagerly awaited debut album from Boreas, shaped by spanning dissociation and hallucinatory experiences; self acceptance and letting go to the flow of emotions to the expanses of the North Sea. In this find real love and connection. Releasing on my own recording the band have created something label Filly Records. The vinyl is being licensed to Diverse both warm and sparse, shadowy and Vinyl.
glistening, simple and intricate, it is indeed a glorious debut. Listen/Watch: www.boreasband.bandcamp.com Available from: www.boreasband.bandcamp.com www.islemusicscotland.com www.boreasband.com www.twitter.com/boreasband www.facebook.com/boreasband
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Album - cd / download Release Date: 11 March After a whirlwind five years traversing the globe, Breabach are delighted to present their fifth studio album, Astar (tr. distance/journey). Inspired by the people and places they have encountered, iconic venues and festivals performed at and the exciting, at times groundbreaking, collaborations they have been involved in. These experiences have brought new shape to their sound whilst simultaneously strengthening their identity. Astar is a multicultural celebration, embracing the music of four nations in partnership with their own. The band have invited friends from Norway, Quebec, Australia and New Zealand to be part of this recording, all of which has been brought to life under the guidance and production of Greg Lawson.
Available from: Listen/Watch: Pre-order from Pledge Music: http://breabach.bandcamp.com www.pledgemusic.com/projects/amy-duncan www.soundcloud.com/breabach & receive instant download of 2 songs plus free entry to the album launch on 25 Feb at The Voodoo Rooms Available from: http://breabach.bandcamp.com iTunes + in stores http://amyduncan.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/Amy_Duncan www.breabach.com www.facebook.com/amy.duncan.music www.facebook.com/breabach https://soundcloud.com/amy-duncan www.twitter.com/breabach
WHISKY KISS
SARAH HAYES CARA
sexySOUNDS
Album cd / download Release Date: 18 January
Debut album from World Record Breaking band Whisky Kiss. Unusually for a Scots trad band debut album, sexySOUNDS by Whisky Kiss includes 3 tracks used by Visit Scotland, 2 tracks that are Guinness World Records & 1 iTunes no1 (debut single Jocks Revenge topped the charts in Uruguay & Luxembourg) Listen/Watch: www.whiskykiss.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com www.amazon.co.uk www.whiskykiss.com https://twitter.com/twistedtartan www.facebook.com/Whisky-Kiss119642618071059
Woven Yet We Sing
Album cd / download Release Date: 15 January
Born of a love affair with Celtic music, Cara features four of Germany’s finest traditional musicians, with Scottish singer-songwriter Kim Edgar, delivering an innovative blend of trad/new material, and twin lead vocals. Touring Scotland: Celtic Connections 27th, Eden Court 28th, Carnegie Hall 29th, Queens Hall 30th Jan 2015. Listen/Watch: Live trailer @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQmLTW1W6G4 Yet We Sing Promo @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhXUjwMvvuc Available from: www.cara-music.com www.cara-music.com www.facebook.com/caramusic www.twitter.com/caramusic
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Sarah released her début album, Woven, to widespread acclaim in November 2015. This inventive, emotional music explores the relationship between experience and identity; setting traditional words to new tunes and new tunes to traditional forms, tying them together with recurring themes in ‘an utterly compelling tapestry’ (Folk Radio UK). Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/sarah_hayes www.sarahhayes.bandcamp.com Available from: www.sarahhayes.net/shop/ www.sarahhayes.bandcamp.com Love Music (Glasgow) Coda Music (Edinburgh) www.sarahhayes.net www.facebook.com/sarahjhayesmusic www.twitter.com/sarahhayes_
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download DEADLY INSCRIPTION
FINN ANDERSON
A Testament To Sin
Uncharted Lands
EP CD + Most online streaming/download services Spotify, Itunes, Amazon, Deezer, Release Date: 26 February
A Testament to Sin is the product of the last year of work from the newly formed line-up. It's a collection of fictional tales of dark characters and scenarios, we used the titles as a basis for the creation of the tracks, and made a conscious effort to keep the E.P out of any sub-genre/Catagory Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/deadly-inscription www.youtube.com/deadlyinscriptionband Available from: www.deadlyinscription.com http://thegrimstore.bigcartel.com/products All Major Digital Outlets www.facebook.com/deadlyinscription https://twitter.com/DIMETALUK www.deadlyinscription.com
EP cd / download Release Date: 12 February
Recorded over two stormy weeks in October at his childhood home in rural Scotland, Finn Anderson’s ‘Uncharted Lands’ EP is his most ambitious solo project to date. Straddling pop, rock and jazz, ‘Uncharted Lands’ fuses intricate and poetic lyrics, dynamic vocals and dramatic piano and orchestral arrangements. Listen/Watch: single ‘Hitchcock’ @ www.soundcloud.com/finnanderson/hitchcock video coming soon Available from: www.finnanderson.bandcamp.com Single ‘Hitchcock’ available on iTunes, Spotify + all major online stores www.finnanderson.co.uk https://twitter.com/Finn_Anderson www.facebook.com/finnandersonmusic
THE CUT THROAT RAZORS Motown's Lost Its Soul EP cd / download Release Date: 27 November
The Cut Throat Razors are an 11 piece band from Glasgow that have been filling the dancefloors across Scotland with their eclectic mix of self-penned songs with a thumping soul, ska, funk and blues vibe. The Cut Throat Razors won the prestigious Sunday Herald Best Unsigned Band Competition in 2014. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/thecutthroatrazors www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Uq_4XXJcU Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/ www.amazon.co.uk www.thecutthroatrazors.com www.thecutthroatrazors.com https://twitter.com/cutthroatrazors www.facebook.com/thecutthroatrazors
JOSEPHINE SILLARS
DJANA GABRIELLE DUKE OF NORFOLK
Vincent
That Very First Day EP download Release Date: Out Now
Debut EP from the French Cameroonian singer-songwriter. Recorded in Glasgow in the space of 2 days, the EP is an introduction to Djana Gabrielle's rich songwriting and melodies. Ethereal and soulful, « That Very First Day » is the promising debut from an artist to follow. Listen/Watch: Spotify http://open.spotify.com Youtube (Dance with me) www.youtube.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com www.amazon.co.uk www.djanagabrielle.com www.facebook.com/DjanaGabrielle www.twitter.com/djana_gabrielle
There Is a Train (and a platform at either end) EP download Release Date: 5 January
Intended as a brief companion to The Duke of Norfolk's album Three Days From the Wolf Month, There Is a Train (and a platform at either end) takes the shape of a journey. The EP employs sounds suggestive of train travel alongside The Duke's characteristic guitar and banjo to reinforce the themes of wandering and to frame a picture of life from birth to death. Listen/Watch: https://thedukeofnorfolk.bandcamp.com YouTube Soundcloud Available from: https://thedukeofnorfolk.bandcamp.com http://thedukeofnorfolk.com/ https://twitter.com/thdukeofnorfolk www.facebook.com/thedukeofnorfolk
single download Release Date: Out Now
‘Vincent’ was written after Josephine discovered that Vincent Van Gogh ‘used to eat yellow paint to make his insides happy’. An upbeat song about beating hearts, serotonin highs and yellow walls, played on piano, xylophone and drums, 'Vincent' is launched at the world famous King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in December. Listen/Watch: https://josephinesillars.bandcamp.com https://itunes.apple.com Available from: https://josephinesillars.bandcamp.com https://itunes.apple.com www.josephinesillars.com www.facebook.com/josephinesillarsmusic https://twitter.com/josephinehere
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download RACHEL ALICE JOHNSON Open Angel
single download Release Date: 3 December
The Scottish/New Zealand, Edinburgh College of Art student/singer-songwriter creates songs with an ethereal, pop, rock sound with her band. Inspired by artists such as Lana Del Rey and The Black Keys, Rachel and her band have defined their unique sound with some euphoric harmonics. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/rachyjohnson https://youtube.com/rachyjohnson
JOHNY CORRIGAN
DAVID PATRICK OCTET
Down The Line
Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
Down The Line is the new album from Glasgow-born singer/ songwriter Johny Corrigan. It is the much-anticipated follow-up to Johny’s acclaimed debut Inchfad Drive, released in 2013. The album consists entirely of self-penned songs and Johny has recruited an impressive line-up of artists for the recording.
This stunning reworking for jazz octet of Igor Stravinsky's masterwork retains all of the themes and most of the exquisite orchestration of the original composition. Improvisational sections appear organically out of Stravinsky's score, allowing band members to be featured as individual soloists as the piece unfolds. With personnel drawn from Scotland, England and Germany, this international group is a world-class ensemble, completely at ease with each other and this incredibly complex music.
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Available from: iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon mp3, Google Play, Available from: Deezer iTunes, Birnam CD Online Shop, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon MP3, Google Play https://twitter.com/rachyjohnson https://facebook.com/RachelAliceJohnsonArts
IMAGINARY FREELAND BARBOUR CREATURES
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Available from: iTunes, Birnam CD Online Shop, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon MP3, Google Play www.davidpatrickmusic.com
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IMAGINARY STEAL THE SUN CREATURES
IMAGINARY SILVER COAST CREATURES
The Music and the Land Album cd Release Date: Out Now
This CD sampler is intended as an The Butterfly’stoDream accompaniment the book The Album Music and the Land, a journey of cd / download words, photography and melody Release Date: Out Now through the lands that have Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio inspired Freeland Barbour’s project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer compositions. The sampler and multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The contains 14 tracks taken from Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest recordings over the ears musicians include guitar acepast Keith 35 More, harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and exand illustrating some of the music Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. from the book. It is available for Listen/Watch: £5, or free with each copy of the www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures book. Available from: Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.bonskeidmusic.com www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK and Freeland’s live events www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK Book @ http://amzn.to/1heO9qD www.freelandbarbour.co.uk/shop.htm also coming soon on itunes + spotify www.bonskeidmusic.com Facebook: www.freelandbarbour.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 www.birlinn.co.uk/Music-and-the-Land.html
Seasons Somewhere, Sometime Debut Album cd / download The Butterfly’s Dream Release Album Date: 4 December cd / download Release Date:conceived Out Now Originally as an
idea to change the face of music forever. Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio Steal Sun have forgedoftheir project the formed by the collaboration lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer and way into the spotlight by infusing multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The many genres and Butterfly’s Dream isand theirinfluences debut album. Guest musicians include guitar ace Keith More, evolving their music to create a harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and exbeautiful and addictive sound.' Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Listen/Watch: Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/stealthesunuk www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures www.reverbnation.com/stealthesunuk Available from: Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.stealthesunuk.bandcamp.com www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.facebook.com/stealthesunuk for hard copy www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD https://twitter.com/StealTheSunUk also coming soon on itunes + spotify www.facebook.com/stealthesunuk www.reverbnation.com/stealthesunuk Facebook: www.instagram.com/stealthesunuk www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 www.stealthesunuk.bandcamp.com
EP cd / download The Butterfly’s Dream Release Album Date: 13 November cd / download ReleaseEP Date: This forOutusNow has been
a long time coming. were lot of Imaginary CreaturesThere is a virtual band, a a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist different emotions present when and songwriter David Scott and producer and itmulti-instrumentalist was written and we are Iain McKinna. The Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest incredibly happy with the sound musicians include guitar ace Keith More, of it andlegend the Fraser way Speirs the songs harmonica and ex- can Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. relate to a number of different situations in people's life's. We Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures are so proud of this record! Available from: Listen/Watch: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.soundcloud.com/silvercoastmusic-1 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.YouTube.com/silvercoastmusic www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD Available from: also coming soonBig on Cartel itunes + spotify iTunes, Amazon, Facebook: www.facebook.com/silvercoastmusic www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473 https://twitter.com/silvercoastband
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download KYRRE SLIND Open Airs
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Open Airs is a musical log book of travels in Norway, Ireland and Scotland. In 2011, Norwegian musician and composer Kyrre Slind quite his job, bought a banjo and hit the road on a Vespa 125 scooter, heading for Ireland. Four years later - rich in new experiences - he releases his first solo album, recorded in Scotland and Norway. The melodies describe landscapes, impressions and personalities encountered when travelling the great north and its islands. Listen/Watch: www.kyrreslind.bandcamp.com Available from: iTunes, Bandcamp www.kyrreslind.com www.kyrreslind.com
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IMAGINARY SCOTTISH FOLK CREATURES
JOHN STUART THE GARY FORREST SCOTTISH DANCE BAND CEILIDH BAND North of the Grampians: Vol. 1
Live at Glen Douglas Hall
This is the fourth album from veteran Scots musician John Stuart and his Scottish Dance Band. The album is filled with top-notch tune sets for popular Scottish dances all over the world, including the Britannia Two Step, Canadian Barn Dance, Gay Gordons, and many others.
Glen Douglas is a small community in the Scottish Borders with a fantastic village hall. The Gary Forrest Ceilidh Band, led by Gary himself on accordion and midi, with Roddy Matthews on fiddle and Keith Lauder on drums, first practised at the hall for their BBC broadcast back in 2003. The band’s lively and trendy up-to-date style, along with their passion for tradition from both Scotland and England, make them one of the most popular and busiest ceilidh bands in the area.
Album cd Release Date: Out Now
Available from: Birnam CD Online Shop, Amazon UK, Amazon US www.birnamcd.com/promo-john-stuart/
Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio Music from the islands to the project formed by the collaboration of lyricist highlands, the cities the sea. and and songwriter David Scottto and producer multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The Traditional folk legends perform Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest alongside contemporary acts; fourmusicians include guitar ace Keith More, times-winners of Best Band harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and BBC exRadio 2 Folk Awards Lau; the legends Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Fred Morrison; Dougie Maclean; Listen/Watch: Archie Fisher and Sir Jimmy Shand. www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures A rich collection of traditional and Available from: Scottish folk. contemporary Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK Listen/Watch: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbjex6LW7mo http://amzn.to/1heO9qD also coming soon on itunes + spotify Available from:
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THE DEADLY WINTERS CHRISTINE BOVILL
The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Folk Theliner Butterfly’s with notes by Mary Dream Ann Kennedy Album Album Double download 2cdx /CD's Release Date: Date: Out Out Now Now Release
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Table In The Corner The Sentence That I Serve EP CD only (at present) Release Date: Out Now
Second release from singer songwriter Christine Bovill. A Roots affair, recorded with the Strange Blue Dreams, strirring in the tangle of Vintage Rock n Roll, Chanson and Americana. Both band and singer have spent years immersed in old blues, jazz, soul and country music and bring a naturally confident, risk taking flair that breathes new life into vintage pop forms. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/christine-bovill https://youtu.be/QoR9snXg0aU Available from: www.christinebovill.com www.christinebovill.com www.facebook.com/bovill.christine/ https://twitter.com/christinebovill www.facebook.com/ thestrangebluedreams
EP cd / download Release Date: 6 November
Armed with swagger, a thumping singalong chorus and a fervent holler, the title track of the EP is the band at their rousing, anthemic best. The rest of the EP doesn’t disappoint with the raucous anger of Liars, Liars, Liars, the jaunty tale of a war hero that is Sam Did Run and the epic, percussive Gone to Ground. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/the-deadly-winters/ table-in-the-corner-ep-preview Available from: www.thedeadlywinters.com/shop/ www.thedeadlywinters.com www.facebook.com/deadlywinters www.twitter.com/deadlywinters www.soundcloud.com/the-deadly-winters www.thedeadlywinters.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/deadlywinters
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download SWEET WHITE
DAVY NICOL
Monet
Greenock Road
Danse Macabre
Album - cd / download Release Date: 2 October
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Sweet White are a 5-piece indie band from Peterhead, Scotland. Things began with only 2 friends writing and recording music together in a bedroom. Now one year down the line with the addition of some more friends, one released EP and multiple plays on national radio, Sweet White have been gigging live in the local area to great reviews from crowds and journalists alike, even being described as "The next big Scottish band in the making." in a live review. Sweet White recently concluded a 9-date Scottish tour promoting their new EP 'Monet' which was recently given a 7/10 rating by Tenement TV, proclaiming the EP as "utterly huge".
'GREENOCK ROAD' is a self-penned 14 track CD from this seasoned musician, whose influences range from Gram Parsons to Willie Nelson. This is more than a music release, this is a musical journey - a chronicle of living and working in the beautiful but gritty West Coast of Scotland. Hailing from the former shipbuilding town of Greenock, Scotland, the title track is a homage to his roots. 14 melodic tracks of Scottish stories, spirit and celtic soul.
Danse Macabre is the second studio album from virtual band Imaginary Creatures. The group is a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott along with composer and multiinstrumentalist Iain McKinna. For this album, the Imaginary Creatures are joined by legendary drummer Ted McKenna, well-known from the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rory Gallagher and the Ian Gillan Band. There is also a top-notch lineup of guest musicians. Making a return from the first album are guitar ace Keith More and backing vocalists Alexis and Kirsty. New to this release are saxophone players John Burgess and Kenny Tomlinson, and keyboard maestro Rich Anderson.
EP / CD Release Date: Out Now
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GAVIN BLACKIE
IMAGINARY CREATURES
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UP MARY MAY
Laid Bare
UPrising
Album download Release Date: 6 November
A new singer is emerging as an exciting recording artist and live performer. Gavin Blackie is delighted to introduce his debut album ‘Laid Bare’. On the same day the album is released, Gavin will perform at Edinburgh’s Church Hill Theatre. Gavin has strived to create an image and album that has been five years in the making. Gavin himself, based on his life experiences, has penned every track on the album.
This is What You Are Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://m.soundcloud.com/offbeat/laid-bare-bygavin-blackie
Mary May (one of the best Jazz Singers in Scotland....Aberdeen Performing Arts) has already received a * * * * review from 'All About Jazz' for this album and sales have reached from Mexico to Japan. Described as 'Gregory Porter meets Peggy Lee', the album features her regular Quintet accompanied by horn section. Tracks are new arrangements of songs by Stevie Wonder, Wayne Shorter and Mario Biondi amongst others. It's Jazz to the Bone! Official launch 1 November at Edinburgh's Jazz Bar.
Available from: iTunes on release
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https://twitter.com/gavinblackie www.facebook.com/GavinBlackieMusic
Available from: www.cdbaby.com/cd/marymay3 Coda Music (Edinburgh) Vinyl Villains (Edinburgh) www.marymayjazzsinger.com www.facebook.com/MaryMayJazz https://twitter.com/MaryMayJazz
Album cd Release Date: Out Now UP is a trio comprising guitar, double bass, drums and harmony vocals, based in East Lothian and Edinburgh. These are fine, experienced players, and the album (superbly engineered by Wayne Bell) gives a good crosssection of their eclectic live repertoire - early rock, jive, country, jazz, blues, traditional folk and skiffle pieces all come under a very broad umbrella - if it's fun they play it! Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hudarwZ0w0w https://youtu.be/pFsYipnuZdI https://youtu.be/IQ7jGLShZ0M https://youtu.be/IFy6Tz0knAY Available from: Direct from the band - email: up.band@btinternet.com or via facebook - album £10 + UK p&p £2.65. Payment via PayPal invoice, either by PayPal a/c or credit/debit card www.facebook.com/uncertaintyprincipleup
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download NOVANTAE For Us
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Novantae are an award winning Scottish rock band formed in Dumfries & Galloway in 2010. The band are: James Henderson on guitars, mandolin and vocals; Tom Cuddihy on bass guitar, banjo and vocals; Guy Bryson on drums, percussion and vocals. The band’s debut album For Us was recorded in the heart of Galloway, and mastered in Glasgow. The songs are inspired by the people and places of Scotland and take the listener on a diverse aural journey. Available from: iTunes, Amazon MP3, www.novantae.co.uk www.novantae.co.uk www.facebook.com/WeAreNovantae
BATTLEFIELD BAND & Guests Beg & Borrow
Album cd / download / streaming Release Date: Out now on download/stream : CD on 2 October
EDDIE TOAL Always In My Heart Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Glasgow Jazz singer Eddie Toal has released a CD as a tribute to his wife Irene who always wanted him to make a recording. Sadly, Irene will never Beg & Borrow is a musical project which explores hear it. She died from Breast Cancer four years shared music and song from Scotland and Ireland. ago aged just 48. Irene’s dying wish was to help Featuring Scotland's Battlefield Band and twelve other patients at the Beatson Cancer Centre where guest artists, the recordings made during the she was treated. So Eddie (66) is donating all the project are available as an album from Temple proceeds from his recording to the Beatson Cancer Records. Charity and hopes to raise thousands of pounds. “It’s not exactly the Taj Mahal but it’s the best I Listen/Watch: can do to remember her” says Eddie, an exwww.begandborrow.net railwayman and semi-professional singer. “Irene used to nag me about making a recording of old Available from: songs that we both loved but I just never got Usual places or direct as download or CD from: around to it. Well, now I have and it’s for a great Temple Records at ..... cause.” www.templerecords.co.uk www.battlefieldband.co.uk https://twitter.com/BattlefieldBand www.facebook.com/battlefieldband
JENNY LASCELLES
Available from: Beatson Cancer Charity, iTunes, Amazon MP3 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009469834146
DAVID ALTAIR SUMMERLAND
Fairy Lights
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Jenny Lascelles is a singer, songwriter, pianist and occasional ukulele enthusiast from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Fairy Lights is her first album, a result of both eager anticipation from audiences and a keenness to set down some of her music in sold form. The album is a reflective look at the way in which little, personal moments can portray the wider world. The album uses a variety of influences, whilst also maintaining a lyrical and stylistic thread throughout. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/jennylascelles Available from: www.bandcamp.com iTunes, Amazon MP3, RaRa, Spotify, eMusic, Google Play http://jennylascelles.com https://twitter.com/jennylascelles www.facebook.com/jennylascellesmusic
Movies Summerland
Album download Release Date: Out Now
Summerland are a hard-gigging band that are delighting ever larger live audiences with their songs of love and loss, longing and rejection. Sophie Armstrong, a shepherdess working in the wilds of Northumberland by day, has an extraordinary voice that soars, yet offers vulnerability and clarity too. At her side stands Gary Shearer, a guitarist of impressive ability whose musical tastes know no bounds. Together they’ve crafted a set list of original, heartfelt songs. This is music that is both contemporary and timeless.
David Altair releases his fourth album entitled ‘Movies’. This album is more beat driven than his last mainly instrumental albums. The album has an ambient and progressive feel to it drawing on inspiration from Boards of Canada. David has released the album for download on Bandcamp. The cover art is by James Abell with fonts by Douglas Mackay.
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/summerland-1 Available from: iTunes and Amazon http://summerland-duo.co.uk/shop The Music Shop + Berrydins Bookshop, Berwick http://summerland-duo.co.uk www.facebook.com/SummerlandUK https://twitter.com/summerlanduk
Listen/Watch: https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com/album/movies www.youtube.com/user/TheDavidaltair/videos Available from: https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com/album/movies https://davidaltair.bandcamp.com
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download APACHE SUN
FOXBEEF
MEMORY MAN
Apache Sun
Shattered Echoes
In Praha
‘Newly minted psychedelic’ band from Glasgow have their debut self-titled EP released on infamous student run record label Electric Honey. Brothers Kris and Pete have encapsulated all that is great about psychedelic, garage, rock and pop music into this record. A perfectly balanced EP.
Foxbeef: Powerful, melodic, hard rock with grunge sensibilities. Foxbeef released their début album Shattered Echoes on the 27 June, 2015. The drums were recorded at TPot Studios in Kinross with Robin Wynn Evans, whose credits include The Manic Street Preachers & The View. The band took on the responsibility to record and produce the rest of the album themselves, working as hard as they could over the course of a year to get the album to a place that reflected the bands personality and energy.
Paul Mellon (Guitars): This is our second single of our debut EP which we aim to release this autumn. In Praha is a song about 2 people falling in love in Prague. The main riff was inspired by Here Comes Your Man by Pixies and the solo is my own very poor imitation of / homage to Nels Cline's solo in Impossible Germany by Wilco. Some have called it catchy.
EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/apachesun https://www.youtube.com Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/ Love Music (Glasgow) Monorail (Glasgow) www.apachesunband.com www.facebook.com/apachesunband https://twitter.com/ApacheSunBand
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: www.foxbeef.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/foxbeefband Available from: iTunes/ Google Play/ Spotify/ Deezer /Bandcamp www.facebook.com/foxbeef www.youtube.com/foxbeefband www.twitter.com/foxbeef
ROBBIE FLANAGAN
single download Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/memorymanmusic https://memorymanmusic.bandcamp.com/ Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb https://memorymanmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.facebook.com/memorymanmusic https://twitter.com/MemoryManBand
MAIRI ORR SYLVIE McFARLANE
Remember To Forget Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Remember To Forget is my second release, which I feel reflects the ups and downs I have been through since my last release A Place for Sorrow. With this record I had a different perspective with writing and recording and I hope you enjoy listening it to as much as I enjoyed putting it all together. Thank you for your continued support; it is forever and always appreciated. Much love, Rob xx Listen/Watch: https://m.soundcloud.com/robbie-flanagan https://robbieflanagan.bandcamp.com http://ganbei-records.bandcamp.com/music https://m.facebook.com/robbieflanaganmusic Available from: http://ganbei-records.bandcamp.com/music https://itunes.apple.com/gb www.amazon.co.uk https://robbieflanagan.bandcamp.com https://twitter.com/r_flanaganmusic www.facebook.com/robbieflanaganmusic
Jenny Does Burn Moving Pictures EP download Release Date: 15 June
Sylvie is a Scottish singer-songwriter & her songwriting reflects her Scottish roots and life near Glasgow. Her music has been described as "pop meets folk in a bar for the broken hearted". Over the last year she & her guitarist David, both Danny Award Winners at Celtic Connections have cowritten some of their best works & an EP of 4 songs called "Moving Pictures" will be released on the 15th June with 2 more EP's being released this year with an album in January 2016. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/sylvie-mcfarlane www.reverbnation.com/SylvieMcFarlane www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpWvn16QLt8 Available from: iTunes, Googleplay & Amazon www.sylviemcfarlane.com https://twitter.com/SylvieMcFarlane www.facebook.com/SylvieMcFarlane
Album cd / download Release Date: 29 June
‘Jenny Does Burn’ is a collection of 12 original tracks and the debut album from Scottish singer songwriter Mairi Orr. Produced by Mattie Foulds, this alternative folk / Americana album features musicians Steven Polwart, Nico Bruce, Fraser Fifield, Dave Currie, Danny Hart and Mark Woods. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/mairiorr Available from: Amazon, iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com www.mairiorr.com www.facebook.com/mairiorrmusic https://twitter.com/MairiOrrMusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download ALISTAIR OGILVY
STEVE GARRETT
IAIN MORRISON
July Moon
Even Song
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July Moon is the second studio album from singersongwriter Alistair Ogilvy - a strong collection of selfpenned material released on his own label and recorded at CHEM19 studios. Alistair was determined to push some genre boundaries while focusing on varying themes of love and loss, poetry and nostalgia. Louis Abbott from Admiral Fallow produced the album and it also features Karen Mathieson from Capercaillie on guest vocals. This new release is sure to gain him new admirers and open up exciting opportunities.
Electric guitarist, re-imagining jazz, folk, rock and choral music. Born in London, Steve Garrett has lived and traveled across the UK, Antartica, Canada and California, and now calls Scotland home. His music springs from a lifetime of influences from diverse sources and performances. Even Song include songs of loss, longing, inspiration by landscape, resolution and hope. The reflective mood mirrors the fading light at the end of the day. Composers range from the 16th Century through folk and the 1980s to contemporary European jazz, with some original compositions. Arrangements bring out the full resonance of the guitar, sometimes backed by loops recorded in real time.
It is never easy for a son to follow in the footsteps of a famous father, so Iain Jnr chose not to. He gave up the world of solo piping and went on his own musical journey. But what he was taught in his formative years is deep within him and this album is a definite attempt at some kind of filtering of the music of his hinterland. There is also a story present, sometimes a rocky one, of a father and son's relationship formed through a rich tradition and an art form that is deeply important to their culture and to both of them personally. There is a mixture of all these elements in this album and Iain Morrison is an artist who is following his own path, wherever that may take him.
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Album cd / download Launch Date: 8 July
Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/july-moon/id972130454
http://alistairogilvy.com https://twitter.com/AlistairOgilvy www.facebook.com/Music.Alistair.Ogilvy
www.facebook.com/SteveGarrettguitar
Album cd / download / vinyl? Release Date: 31 July
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FEBRUARY
the mountain, followed by apres ski with live music and world class DJs until the early hours in a big top in Aviemore!
grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and Fife Jazz Festival international names feature in a www.facebook.com/groovecairngorm Fife programme of traditional jazz 6-8 February music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside Niel Gow Scottish The Fife Jazz Festival - an annual resorts. Some very well known festival taking place all over the Fiddle Festival jazz names featured on the kingdom - brings the biggest Dunkeld & Birnam programme over the next few names and upcoming stars of 18-20 March years – Acker Bilk, Monty jazz music to Fife. Whether Sunshine, Martin Taylor, Tommy you're a jazz and blues specialist The 2016 Niel Gow Festival will Smith, Andy Sheppard, Carol or a casual listener, we hope be held in the beautiful Kidd, The Temperance 7, and that you're going to find plenty Perthshire village of Dunkeld & The London Community Gospel to enjoy. Thanks to all the Birnam, home of Niel Gow. The Choir amongst others, and the musicians who are going to give annual festival was established Festival continues to attract top us such a great weekend. in 2004 to celebrate the life and class UK and international bands music of Perthshire's fiddle in mainly the Traditional New www.fifejazzfestival.com legend. It is envisaged that Orleans idiom.The Festival is a through time the festival and great supporter of young other activities will gather musicians who feature enough funds to erect a fitting prominently in the annual memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld programme. & Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Wee Dub Festival Gow) was born in Strathbraan on www.butejazz.com Edinburgh 22nd March 1727 and grew up in 4-6 March the village of Inver, by Dunkeld.
MARCH
The 2016 edition of Wee Dub Festival features giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. We look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2016. www.weedubfestival.co.uk
MV Festival
Aviemore Returning in 2016
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Hawick Reivers Festival Hawick 25-27 March
As always music is at the heart of Hawick Reivers Festival and there are a number of new innovations this year and plans are being finalised for an exciting weekend. Email email info@hawickreivers.com for info. www.facebook.com/hawick.reiversfestival.3
It’s a weekend of comedy, music and snowsport thrills on the hills in and around Aviemore. 2016 tickets will soon be available from www.ukgigsonline.com Proceeds from the festival go to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) and Disability Snowsport UK. www.mvfestival.com
Groove CairnGorm Cairngorms 11-13 March 2016
North Of The Wall Glasgow 26 March
NotW returns in 2016, bigger and better. - MORGUL - Glasgow Metal and Rock Society presents North of the Wall a one-day metal festival which returns for a fourth year of madness bigger and better! The festival's venues are Glasgow's The Classic Grand, Ivory Blacks and Audio. www.facebook.com/thenorthofthewall
Groove Loch Ness couldn’t wait until next August for their next party – so building upon the success of the inaugural event at Loch Ness this summer, Groove Isle of Bute Jazz are very excited to be Festival expanding, launching a resort based snowsports festival in Isle of Bute 2016 - Groove CairnGorm! There 29 April-2 May 2016 will be snowsports and entertainment each day up on The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has
APRIL
increasingly expansive folk genre. As ever, our local traditions and musicians – both established and emerging – will be centre stage alongside those visiting the festival. You would be hard pushed to find another festival throughout the country that has such a strong home representation, and it is one that we are hugely proud of. www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
JUNE Brew at the Bog Inverness 3-4 June
Brew at the Bog is one of Scotland's most dynamic hidden gems, championing new and unsigned artists alongside craft beer, gin, cider, whisky, rum and prosecco bars! A two-day camping festival, Brew at the Bog is held at Bogbain Farm in Inverness, which was crowned "Best Unusual Venue" at the Dumfries & Galloway 2012 Scottish Event Awards the perfect setting for a festival Arts Festival that prides itself on championing Dumfries and Galloway the best of Scotland’s alternative 20-29 May scene. The lineup for 2016 includes a Mercury Music Prize Our 9-day festival has taken nominee, Best Breakthrough Act place since 1979. The founding at the Scottish Music Awards, aim was to bring international Best Hip Hop Act AND Best Live performers of the highest quality Act at the SAMAs, Best Up & to a region containing many Coming at the Scottish Trad scattered rural communities Music Awards, a Radio 2 Awards since then this region has nominee, and so it goes on! The produced some of its own talent festival for 2016 also features a of international standing and programme of speakers, cinema, we’re proud to also be able to alternative therapies and street present these artistes from time food! to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including www.brewatthebog.com classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s Eden Festival events, plus the visual arts and Raehills Meadows films. Events take place in a range of venues throughout the 9-12 June 2016 region, from large to small, Set in the stunning Raehill formal to informal, urban to Meadows of Dumfries Eden rural. Festival is boutique festival, with over 250 acts performing across www.dgartsfestival.org.uk 9 stages, bringing you live dance, cabaret, Orkney Folk Festival music, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, Orkney a children's area, fun and games 26-29 May and much more. Nominated for three awards in 2015. Once again we have some big names coming north to join in www.facebook.com/theedenfestival the fun in May, and from the ceilidh bands to the almost indie Riverside Rock strand, we have brought Jedburgh together a broad mix of artists 18 June that we hope appeals to everyone’s interpretation of the Riverside Rock 2016 already
MAY
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..... lots more festival dates in our FESTIVALS! supplement read it @ http://musicnewsscotland.wordpress.com/festivals/ have some fantastic bands signed up: The Men They Couldn’t Hang / The Lost Boys / Scocha (Back for a 3rd Year) / Blistered Molly (Back for a 2nd Year) / Greg Anderson (Back too for 2nd year) he rocked the tent at the end last year! Main tent headliner and other bands to be announced. As before Riverside Rock must not be missed, the Scottish Borders very own music festival at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, and 2016 will have more food outlets, more bars and a bigger tent. Tickets on sale soon! www.riversiderock.co.uk
JULY T in the Park
Strathallan Castle, Perthshire 8-10 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. Check out tickets availability at www.tinthepark. com/tickets
Pandora Fest Duncarron 16 July
At the end of July, the playing fields on East Street in the Moray town of Fochabers will Pandorafest will be Scotland's first music be home to the 21st annual Speyfest, three festival that supports women musicians. In days of the best in traditional and 2015 the major festivals displayed a contemporary Celtic music. The tented massive gender imbalance, of the 87 acts village hosts a variety of seated and that were announced, 78 were all male, 3 standing events including the Friday and were female and 6 were mixed groups - that Saturday concerts and stomps, the music was an 89.6% all male line up.* "As far as marathon that is the Speyfest Family Scotland is concerned - this is not okay" Sunday, a craft and food fair and an says Pandora Fest! Pandorafest will be a one ecumenical Celtic Kirk service. The event is day music festival packed full of live music fully licensed and offers a wide range of hot from female singer/songwriters, women foods and a variety of drinks from a number musicians and female fronted bands all on onsite concessions. playing from 12noon-11pm. Pandorafest will be running 3 stages of live music across www.speyfest.com many genres, all expertly woven into a lineup to keep you entertained from start to finish.
AUGUST
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Crail Festival Fife 20-30 July 2016
www.tinthepark.com
"Crail Festival- 20th - 30th July 2016- now in its 4th decade , will ,once again ,offer a Hebridean Celtic Festival wonderful programme of music. It will Hebrides include: the amazing Jimmi Shandrix 13-16 July 2016 Experience Ceilidh Band : Opera Bohemia ' I Pagliacci': the incomparable Richard Fantastic four-day festival set against the Digance will be conducting a Songwriting rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, Children's Workshop in addition to his featuring top quality music from around the keenly anticipated performance: Gaelic folk Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and from the talented Mischa Macpherson Trio: throughout Lewis and Harris. The cream of Matthew McAllister , a 'local' classical international folk and Celtic music have guitarist, is rapidly gaining world wide heaped praise on HebCeltl as it celebrated recognition: the legendary Jimmie McGregor its 20th year in 2015 by hosting its biggest will be performing his acclaimed 'Gathering number of live performances ever. Awardof Songs, Stories and Famous Folk': the winning artists who took part in this year's hugely popular, irrepressible Christine Bovill Hebridean Celtic Festival hailed it a huge will capture her audience with her success after bosses laid on new venues and interpretation of songs about 'Paris': and returned to its roots for the showpiece Buddy Holly and the Cricketers , our event. headline act, will bring the Festival to a rousing close. Truly something for everyone! www.hebceltfest.com Tickets will be on sale from the Byre Theatre Box Office starting 30 May 2016. Follow the build up to the Festival on www.crailfestival. Tiree Music Festival com, www.facebook.com/CrailFestival, and Isle of Tiree ‘Crail Festival’ on Pinterest." 15-17 July Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sell out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival. co.uk/ticket-prices www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk
Moray 29-31 July
Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 4-6 August
Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum - quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic line-ups, its offbeat nonmusical entertainments and its all-ages approach. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Party at The Palace Linlithgow 13-14 August 2016
McEwan’s Party at The Palace is back for its third year following the fantastic event last summer. The 2 day party will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August in www.crailfestival.com Linlithgow. It’s only 20 mins from Edinburgh and 35mins from Glasgow, making it one of Wickerman Festival the most easily accessible music festivals in Dumfries & Galloway Scotland. We have some exciting additions 22-23 July to the 2016 event including a second stage for the first time, new street food outlets Wickerman is one of the UK’s best-loved and a larger kids zone to keep the children independent music festivals which will enter entertained. A limited number of Tier One its 15th consecutive year in 2016. With ten Early Bird tickets are on sale from 1 stages featuring an eclectic and exciting mix January. of leading artists, heritage acts and up-andwww.partyatthepalace.co.uk coming talent, the two day summer party caters for all musical tastes. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk
Speyfest
Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 19-21 August 2016
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Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 19-21 August 2016
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Midstock Festival Dalkeith 3 September
Just when you think festival season is over, there’s still another cracker to be enjoyed before the nights draw in. www.midstockfestival.com
A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival...it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk
Groove Loch Ness Loch Ness 20 August
Midstock Festival Dalkeith 3 September
Just when you think festival season is over, there’s still another cracker to be enjoyed before the nights draw in. The line up will offer a variety of musical tastes designed to cater for the wide demographic expected at the festival, which welcomes everyone aged 0-90.Tickets on sale soon @ www. midstockfestival.com www.midstockfestival.com
Isle of Jura Music Festival Jura 23-25 September
Groove Loch Ness is due to return to the iconic location on the banks of the Loch for it’s 2nd outing. After the overwhelming positive feedback of the inaugural event which saw a raft of international DJ’s including Groove Armada, 2mandjs, Tensnake and B.Traits along with a wealth of talent from the Highlands and throughout Scotland, Groove Loch Ness will once again transform the world famous location into Scotland’s biggest nightclub under the stars. www.groovefestival.co.uk
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
OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER Lindisfarne Festival Holy Island 2-4 September
Broadcasting, Reverend and the Makers, Craig Charles, The Skints, DJ Yoda and Nadine Shah play in the breath-taking scenery. A brilliant weekend away 2016’s festival will be everything a small independent festival should be.
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 Lindisfarne 2016 promises to be as exciting and acoustic, of steel and nylon, of seasoned performers and those, like the and spectacular as the inaugural year. The students from the Royal Conservatoire of first year saw the music, arts and camping Scotland, just starting out on their careers. festival achieve national acclaim and was Perhaps it’s the location on Loch Broom and shortlisted for 3 national awards including being a finalist as “Best New Festival in the the drive up through some of Scotland’s UK”. With the spectacular backdrop of Holy most spectacular scenery. Perhaps it’s the informal air of the whole weekend: there’s Island and North Northumberland Coast , no “us and them”, no VIP area. the Lindisfarne festival is conveniently located off the A1 and around 6 miles from www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com Berwick upon Tweed. The festival has an eclectic range of music and arts with 2015 saw music from the likes of Public Service
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A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club.
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