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Musicians’ Union responds with anger to Midlothian Council's plan to axe music tuition in its schools ..... Flashmob protest to be held outside Dalkeith Council Chambers on 12 February The Musicians’ Union (MU) has expressed its consternation at the announcement by Midlothian Council that it is set to entirely axe all musical instrument tuition in its schools - bar for children who are studying for Higher or National Five exams in the subject.
This will make Midlothian the first local authority in Scotland to take such unwelcome action.
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A musical flash mob will be gathering on Tuesday 12 February outside the council chambers in Dalkeith, to protest Midlothian Council’s recently announced plan to axe music tuition in its schools. The council are due to meet at 11am on 12 February to debate the decision to withdraw all musical instrument tuition in its schools – bar for children who are studying for Higher or National Five exams in the subject. MU members and supporters are urged to join in the protest organised by school students in the region. The flash mob will meet from 10am - 12pm on Tuesday 12 February, at 40-46 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1DN. Attendees are encouraged to bring along their instruments and play. There will be pupils from local schools playing, as well as support from bands and ensembles in the area. Caroline Sewell, MU Regional Organiser, said: “We are hugely concerned on hearing today’s news from Midlothian Council. This is devastating for the cultural future of the area, the instrumental teachers especially, as threequarters are set to lose their post under these proposals, and of course for the children who are set to lose a vital opportunity to learn an instrument purely because of their postcode. We have grave concerns that this could create a domino effect in other local authorities, some of whom are charging exorbitant amounts of money, which many parents simply cannot afford. Moray Council, for example, has just stated its intent to increase charges to £699 a year, which is the highest in Scotland. This fiscal barrier to learning is not sustainable and creates an environment where the ability to learn an instrument is only reserved for those who can afford it.” Caroline continued: “This creeping eradication of instrumental music provision will not only have a devasting impact on numerous children’s learning, development and opportunity, but also affect the professional opportunities available for the dwindling numbers of our instrumental teachers and ultimately the wider musical and cultural output of Scotland.” Horace Trubridge, MU General Secretary, http://bit.ly/issuu-googleplay
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Full programme for SAMA’s Paisley Takeover 2019 Announced including Rock Action Records, Chris McQueer, Crystal, Megan Airlie & more! ..... Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA’s) Paisley Takeover 15-16 March 2019
The two-day SAMAs 'Paisley Takeover' will take place at Paisley Arts Centre, and The Bungalow and will offer an array of live music, workshops, seminars & spoken word.
Paisley Arts Centre will also be hosting an In Conversation with Stuart Braithwaite about record label Rock Action Records (Mogwai / The Twilight Sad / Sacred Paws), while the other panels will explore Paisley’s Cultural Community & Potential, and Working In The Music Business, whilst 23rd Precinct Music will also host a special workshop giving insight into sync, licensing and royalties within music. SAMA’s founder Richy Muirhead comments “The festival is jam packed with music events we’re thrilled to add the likes of CRYSTAL who recently played a sold out King Tuts, Megan Airlie who won Best Acoustic at last year’s awards, author Chris McQueer and lots more! I hope the festival brings a burst of energy to Paisley and excites music fans around the country!”
Natalie McShane Paisley First adds “Paisley has always had a great reputation for fantastic Paisley Takeover will include music performances live music and the SAMAs Paisley Takeover is an by a range of Scottish artists including ideal music festival for the town, showcasing live C Duncan, Kathryn Joseph, Michael performances, seminars and workshops in some Timmons, Sweaty Palms, CRYSTAL, great venues. We’re delighted to be a sponsor Pleasure Heads, and Megan Airlie. for this year’s event and look forward to welcoming music lovers to Paisley in March.” SAMA’s Paisley Takeover is ran in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, and Paisley First. The SAMAs are an independently ran music annual award. Previous winners include the likes of Be Charlotte, Gerry Cinnamon, The Ninth Wave & many more. Throughout the year SAMA’s host a range of events in the Highlands, Paisley, Perth and Glasgow showcasing some of Scotland's most exciting emerging artists.
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Full Paisley Takeover programme ..... Friday 15 March @ Paisley Arts Centre: 6pm Festival Welcome with poetry & spoken word from Chris McQueer and Leyla Josephine :: 7pm, C Duncan + special guests @ The Bungalow: 7pm Sweaty Palms + CRYSTAL + Pleasure Heads Saturday 16 March @ Paisley Arts Centre 1pm Music Workshop: 23rd Precinct Music – An insight to sync, licensing, and royalties :: 2pm Panel 1) From Rafferty to Rejuvenation: Examining Paisley’s Cultural Community and Potential :: 3.15pm Panel 2) Friendly Fire: How to navigate the music industry minefield :: 4.15pm In Conversation: Stuart Braithwaite of Rock Action Records :: 5.45pm SAMA Live Session: Megan Airlie :: 7pm Kathryn Joseph + Michael Timmons
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Lau's sound in 2019 is perhaps closer to late period Beatles than the traditional tunes of their 2007 debut. And yet this new album’s closing track ‘Riad’ marks a full circle, stripping the lineup back to bare acoustic instruments.
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delegate registration and Music submissions now open Taking place in Inverness across the 3 and 4 July, musicians are now invited to apply to showcase at Scotland’s creative industries conference and showcase festival XpoNorth. Free delegate registration is also now live and all processes are linked to from the website. This year’s edition will again attract a broad crossreach of leading creative industry figures to the Highlands of Scotland and generate a great platform to connect the creative community with a range of leading national and international voices from across the global marketplace.
We’ll be making a series of announcements on speakers, themes and new additions to this year’s edition over the coming weeks and are looking forward ensuring this year’s edition is our most exciting, innovative and ambitious to date." The annual Inverness-based XpoNorth, formerly goNORTH, is Scotland’s leading creative industries festival and offers delegates access to an exceptional creative programme. The conference and showcase take place over two vibrant days and nights in the Highland capital. The only festival of its kind in Scotland covering craft, fashion and textiles; writing and publishing; screen and broadcast; digital and technology and music, XpoNorth is a unique event in the UK's creative calendar.
This year’s edition takes place from Wednesday 3 – Thursday 4 July at Eden Court, Inverness. All elements of XpoNorth are completely free, with delegate registration and film and music submissions The submission window will close on Monday 8th April now open. 2019 and all applications will be forwarded to a panel By day, XpoNorth hosts a packed programme of of industry professionals to establish the list of films seminars and workshops featuring leading local, and acts invited to showcase. A selection of the national and international professionals from across musicians invited to perform will also be put forward the creative sector. By night, the festival sets the city for consideration to perform on the XpoNorth Stage alight with creativity - from the event’s firmly at the multi-award winning Belladrum Tartan Heart established new music showcase sound tracking a Festival. host of city centre venues with over 60 of the hottest Iain Hamilton, HIE’s Head of Creative Industries new acts around, to a specially curated short film programme and a range of relaxed networking said: "Each year XpoNorth develops in scope and events. range and remains an important destination to showcase the most exciting new creative talent. We’re working hard to ensure that we continue to introduce innovative new elements to the festival, produce engaging and relevant content, attract the highest level of participants and generate an environment where creatives can meet, exchange ideas and grow their networks. It’s also important that the event acts as a platform to promote the Highlands and Islands as an incredibly diverse creative and cultural destination and surfaces opportunities to connect our community to leading national and international voices from across the industry.
The work of XpoNorth in developing creative talent throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland continues throughout the year, with a range of free sector support programmes open to regionally based businesses. XpoNorth is funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), City-Region Deal (Cumhnant BaileRoinne) and The Northern Innovation Hub and delivered by Ironworks Venue.
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ROSS AINSLIE & ALI HUTTON
In 2017 Rab performed a highly-acclaimed concert, with his ‘70/50 in 2017’ band of musicians at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket, as part of Celtic Connections. That concert, its songs and its players form the backbone of this record.
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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE ......... Member Profile :: BEN LUNN www.scottishmusiccentre.com/ben-lunn/ "The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"
Ben Lunn's music has been described as ‘Evocative’, ‘Restrained Otherwordliness’, ‘Chilling’, ‘sophisticated and most importantly obsessive’ or ‘produces…glorious roaring sounds’ and ‘desolate monotone’. He has also been referred to as a ‘Composer of life music’. Ben Lunn is a Mackem composer who studied in Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama under the guidance of Peter Reynolds, as well as studying in the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre with Marius Baranauskas. Since graduating from his master’s, he now resides in Glasgow working in various elements including conducting, musicology, teaching and composing. His work has been featured in many leading international festivals including Vale of Glamorgan, London New Wind Festival, Druskomanija, Leeds Leider+, Zilele Muzicale Aniversare, HASS FEST, Toronto Contemporary Music Lab, and Occupy the Pianos.
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He has had the privilege of working with leading international ensembles like N.A.M.E.S, Sofia Soloists, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Synaesthesis, Music Theatre Wales, Ligeti Quartet, OeNM, JVLMA, and Jauna Muzika. As musicologist, his specialities focus around Baltic Music, Horaţiu Rădulescu, and Composing and Disability. He has had the honour of lecturing in some of the world’s leading academic institutions including Fordham University, Mozarteum, RWCMD, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Komitas Conservatory, and Amsterdam Conservatoire. His articles have been published in Germany, UK, US, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, and collected by the Arvo Pärt Centre. He has also delivered written work for the Music Information Centre of Lithuania and Latvia. Currently he has been made an associate artist for Drake Music. And in October he was appointed Trainee Artistic Director of the Hebrides Ensemble.
Upcoming Performances and Projects ..... Ben Lunn currently is working towards a commission with the National Open Youth Orchestra in Bristol for a large work for flexible instrumentation to be used by musicians using assisted music technology, traditional instruments, and various notational methods like FigureNotes. He also is working on a small work for string quartet especially for the Ligeti Quartet. Ben is also in the process of preparing for grant applications to aid the creation of a collection of works which will explore disability and the wider social impact. Other upcoming projects include a cycle for signer and piano, a large scale piece for Charles Hazelwood and the ParaOrchestra, as well as projects with DaDa Fest.
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Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow Hosts European Heat Of Global Battle Of The Bands Competition .....
Win A Spot In New York! Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow will offer Scottish aspiring artists a once in a lifetime opportunity, as Glasgow becomes one of six cities around the globe to host a regional Battle of the Bands. Supporting budding local musicians, the Battle of the Bands competition is part of Hard Rock International’s global search for top aspiring bands, solo artists, musicians, DJ’s and MC’s worldwide. The competition will give local artists a chance for glory as finalists will receive an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to perform at Hard Rock Cafe New York, $15,000 cash and performance time in front of top music industry executives.
Win all-expenses paid trip to New York City to perform at Hard Rock Cafe New York PLUS $15,000 cash!
The three bands with the largest number of votes will become competition finalists and take the stage at Hard Rock Cafe New York, the iconic former Paramount Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Finalists will receive an all-expenses paid trip to New York City, a $15,000 cash prize and the chance to Hard Rock will accept submissions for its perform for top record label executives. global battle until Tuesday 19 February. The competition will further reinforce Hard
Glasgow will host one of six events, alongside fellow musical cities Nashville, Seattle, Sydney, Moscow and Curitiba, showcasing the best Scottish talent on a worldwide stage. Artists will perform their own creative take on well-known songs, by bringing them to life in a different genre – a task which is sure to be relished by Glasgow’s thriving music scene.
Rock’s mantras – All Is One and Love All, Serve All – and supports diversity, inclusion and tolerance. Performers will be tasked to deliver creative interpretations of well-known songs by bringing them to life in a different genre. Ambitious bands and musicians can visitwww.hardrock.com/2019botb to register for the global showdown.
Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow saw local band 100 Fables reach the global finals in 2016 after taking first place in the European Regional Finals. In 2015, Scottish band Break The Butterfly celebrated similar success, proving that Scotland is brimming with exciting emerging talent.
The contest is brought to fans through a partnership with Pepsi, combining Hard Rock’s iconic brand and worldwide music program with Pepsi’s strong music initiatives. The battle enables undiscovered talent to kick off their music careers and introduce themselves to leading music industry executives and Hard Rock’s global audience.
Stephen K. Judge, President of Cafe Operations for Hard Rock International said, “Music is the heart and soul of the Hard Rock brand and for more than four decades we have been committed to supporting live music and emerging artists from around the globe. We are honoured to lend a stage to promising artists in the hopes of accelerating their music career.” Following open registration, each band selected for Hard Rock’s Battle of the Bands competition will perform live in their home Hard Rock Cafe in front of fans and local judges. Following the live performances, two regional winners will be selected, receiving a prize of $1,000 and moving on to the next round of the competition, where the public will have the chance to vote for their favourite global artist in a user-generated online submission.
Hard Rock Cafe :: With venues in 74 countries, including 183 cafes, 27 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognised companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise and Hard Rock Live performance venues.
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Edinburgh set to Host the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award in September The most prestigious night in Scotland's music calendar is heading to Edinburgh, after it was confirmed that the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award will make its debut in the capital city this September. Now in its eighth year, The SAY Award is Scotland’s national music prize and celebrates, promotes and rewards the most outstanding albums released each year. Showcasing the incredible strength and diversity of Scotland’s musical landscape, artists, industry and music fans will be able to submit eligible albums for 2019’s campaign via sayaward.com from 1 May. With no entry fee or marketing contribution required from artists or their labels, the award is a highly accessible platform for artists of all genres and at any stage of their career. Boasting a £20,000 prize for the winner, nine runner-up prizes of £1,000 each and a design commission which highlights the enduring links between music, art and design in Scotland, The SAY Award weids one of the UK’s most lucrative prize funds (supported by Creative Scotland) and has distributed a total of £203,000 in prize money to some of Scotland’s most important and influential artists since launching in 2012. Award organisers the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) are bringing both ‘Live at the Longlist’ (a ticketed live music event announcing the 20 outstanding albums nominated for the prize) and the final award ceremony to Edinburgh in 2019. ‘Live at the Longlist’ will take place in July at The Queen’s Hall as part of the venue’s 40th anniversary celebrations throughout 2019. Working in partnership with Edinburgh City Council, the final award ceremony will then take place in September at The Assembly Rooms, celebrating each of this year’s nominated albums and revealing who will receive the coveted title of Scottish Album of the Year and the £20,000 first prize. Robert Kilpatrick, General Manager, Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) said: “The SMIA is absolutely delighted to be bringing the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award to Edinburgh in 2019. Edinburgh has no shortage of fantastic cultural events, but as Scotland’s national music prize, we’re delighted to see one of our country’s most exciting music events make its debut in the capital city. As has been well documented, live music in Edinburgh has faced challenging times in recent years with the loss of several key grassroots venues. Edinburgh excels at providing a platform for
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many other cultural strands, so we are delighted champions the very best of Scotland’s music to be working with Edinburgh City Council to across all genres.” amplify the cultural importance of live music in Evan Henderson, Chief Executive, The our capital city.” Queen’s Hall, commented: “Making the Councillor Donald Wilson, The City of connection between The SAY Award and the Edinburgh Council, said: “Edinburgh is Queen’s Hall made complete sense to me, and delighted to be the host city for the Scottish when I took over as CEO, I made a point of Album of the Year Award in 2019. Now in its 8th working towards enticing the event east. The year, the Scottish Album of the Year Award has Queen’s Hall has a long supported both gone from strength to strength and now emerging and established talent of all genres represents the pinnacle of creative achievement over our 40 year history. We have the perfect in contemporary Scottish music. With Young space, both in its intimacy and it’s renowned Fathers winning last year’s award, it feels very acoustics, which I feel will do our most creative exciting and relevant to be the host city for Scottish artists proud when we host ‘Live at the 2019. We are committed to making Edinburgh a Longlist’ this year. Edinburgh has world class great city for music on all fronts – from grass venues of all shapes and sizes, from the grungy roots all the way through to our world famous to the most elegant. The SAY Award – won by festivals and venues. ‘Live at the Longlist’ will be Edinburgh’s Young Fathers in 2018 – shines a hosted in the Queen’s Hall – a great way to spotlight on the creative heart and the celebrate its 40th anniversary – and the final burgeoning new music scene growing in this city award ceremony will take place in the historic and throughout Scotland.” Assembly Rooms now in its 231st year! We feel Respected by artists and valued by the industry, that this will provide a great addition to the each year The SAY Award is responsible for a exciting 2019 calendar of music lined up across surge in musical discovery and an explosion of in the city.” impassioned debate on social media. Alan Morrison, Head of Music, Creative Previous winners are Young Fathers’ ‘Cocoa Scotland said: “Following in the footsteps of Sugar’ (2018), Sacred Paws’ ‘Strike A Match’ (2017), last year’s winners, Edinburgh trio Young Anna Meredith’s ‘Varmints’ (2016), Kathryn Joseph’s Fathers, it’s great to see the SAY Award head to ‘Bones You Have Thrown Me And Blood I’ve the capital for its 2019 edition. The city has its Spilled’ (2015), Young Fathers’ ‘Tape Two’ (2014), RM Hubbert’s ‘Thirteen Lost & Found’ (2013) and Bill own enviable history of music, from the folk Wells & Aidan Moffat’s ‘Everything’s Getting revival days of the 1960s, through the post-punk Older’ (2012). years, to a vibrant international classical scene. Hosting both Live At The Longlist and the SAY www.sayaward.com Award ceremony itself will be a tremendous www.twitter.com/SAYaward boost to Edinburgh’s musical energy. Creative Scotland is proud to support an event that www.facebook.com/SAYaward/
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India’s first professional symphony orchestra comes to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall with standout violinist Marat Bisengaliev Founded in 2006, the Symphony Orchestra of India brings together exceptional players from across the Subcontinent – a region with its own vibrant traditions of classical music – together with superb international musicians. Based in Mumbai, it is India’s very first professional symphony orchestra, and has already worked extensively with some of the world’s most renowned soloists and conductors, touring to the best concert halls across the globe. To begin, the Orchestra will take audiences into the fairy realm with the magical orchestral evocations of Weber’s Oberon Overture. The composer’s final opera, it depicts the tale of Oberon, who quarrels with his wife Titania over
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whether men or women are faithful to their lovers. The pair can only be reconciled when a couple constant through misfortune can be found. The Overture is a musical standout of the work, with supernatural horns and strings transporting the listener into another realm. The Orchestra’s co-founder and Music Director, Kazakh-born violinist Marat Bisengaliev, joins the players for one of the true wonders of the violin repertoire. Bruch’s soulful First Violin Concerto blends dazzling virtuosity with heartrending melody – it’s not hard to hear why it’s considered the world’s most adored violin concerto. The iconic piece had drawn-out origins, with Bruch being consistently dissatisfied and modifying it “at least half a dozen times” over four years. It finally had its premiere in Bremen in 1968 with the great Joseph Joachim as the soloist, after Bruch sought his comments on the piece during the writing process.
Incisive British conductor Martyn Brabbins – Music Director of English National Opera – brings the concert to an electrifying climax with an exhilarating journey through the Arabian Nights – with tales of Sinbad’s adventures, swashbuckling heroes, tender young love and a cataclysmic shipwreck, all related in RimskyKorsakov’s sensuous Scheherazade. The composer’s early life as a sailor surely played a role in the composition, with his own exploration of the Seven Seas and trips bound to the far east, where the tale of Scheherazade is set, giving Rimsky-Korsakov his own experiences to draw upon. Join them at the Usher Hall for an afternoon of musical adventure and exploration with one of the world’s most exciting young orchestras!
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Oban High School Pipe Band’s festival success inspires special new Skerryvore track release International tradfusion band Skerryvore released a new music video and a special edition of their EVO album tracks Soraidh Slàn and The Rise on Burn’s Day, with all proceeds going to Oban High School Pipe Band (OHSPB).
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moment that inspired the project, on stage with Skerryvore at Oban Live 2018.
Around 4,500 people at Oban Live 2018, and 93,000 viewers on Facebook, witnessed the unique moment when the 25 strong OHSPB joined headline act Skerryvore on stage. Goosebumps were sent across the concert arena The slow, respectful air Soraidh Slàn, a farewell when around 17 pipers performed in unison to loved ones lost in 2017, plays before The Soraidh Slàn. The haunting atmosphere was Rise, an upbeat note delivered by all eight soon switched up to full adrenaline-pumping Skerryvore musicians playing at full pelt. Both speed when 15 drummers from the school band were written by the band’s co-founder Martin joined the pipers and all eight Skerryvore Gillespie (Highland bagpipes) and produced by musicians for an extraordinary performance of Alan Scobie (keys). The new adapted tracks The Rise, including a spectacular drum solo bring a pipe band flare with the addition of snare accessorised by LED drumsticks and stagedrum sounds and instrumental drum solo, as lighting production. performed with OHSPB at Oban Live. Since it was founded in 2005, Oban High School The six-minute music video, an absolute mustPipe Band, led by Pipe Major Angus MacColl, has see, was directed and filmed by multi-talented had unprecedented success claiming the titles of TV actor and film-maker Dòmhnall Eòghainn Scottish, European and even World Champions MacKinnon and stars Skerryvore and members in Novice Juvenile, being crowned Champions of of OHSPB. In the video’s atmospheric opening, Champions in 2010. Soraidh Slàn plays as viewers hear spoken words from William Blake’s Introduction to the Songs of OHSPB Pipe Major Angus MacColl said: “We are really grateful to Skerryvore to have this Innocence “Piping down the valleys wild” while track and video released with proceeds going to watching stunning drone footage of the Isle of OHSPB. Joining them on stage for such an Tiree and Oban. It then leads into the exciting fast paced track The Rise with footage of OHSPB exciting spectacle at last year’s Oban Live, as well as featuring in this stunning music video, at Oban’s iconic McCaig’s Tower and that very The project was inspired by a mind-blowing onstage collaboration between the two bands at Skerryvore’s signature music festival Oban Live back in June 2018.
has been a real highlight for OHSPB. Working with Skerryvore on this project has brought fantastic and well deserved opportunities for the young people to showcase their hard-earned talents to thousands of people and provided them with an experience that they will never forget.” Martin Gillespie said: “Huge credit and thanks goes to Angus and all the young people in OHSPB. Their professionalism, talent and enthusiasm is very impressive and inspirational. They are a joy to work with. We were delighted to collaborate at Oban Live and give them such a valuable opportunity and experience which was equally memorable for us in the band too. We are delighted to donate the proceeds of this release to OHSPB, a great cause that provides many opportunities for young people in traditional music.” Download and listen to "Soraidh Slàn & The Rise" on all formats now, and watch the full length music video featuring OHSPB on Skerryvore’s You Tube and Facebook page. All proceeds will go to Oban High School Pipe Band.
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DEAN OWENS :: UK Song of the Year Award latest album 'Southern Wind' @ www.deanowens.com/shop-2/ Scottish singer songwriter Dean Owens has won the 'UK Song of the Year' Award at the fourth annual UK Americana Awards which took place on 31 January, at the Hackney Empire, London, compered by BBC’s “Whispering” Bob Harris. The accolade is for Southern Wind, (the title song on his most recent album) which he cowrote with long standing musical collaborator, award wining guitarist, Will Kimbrough. The award was presented by Graham Gouldman (who has written hits for the Hollies and the Yardbirds as well as his classic work with 10cc). Other recipients at the star studded event, organised by The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK), included Lifetime Achievement Award to Graham Nash and Trailblazer Award for legendary producer Joe Boyd. Southern Wind was recorded in Nashville, and produced by Grammy nominee Neilson Hubbard (who was involved with two other winners on Thurs night – UK Album of the Year (Ben Glover’s Shorebound) and International Artist of the Year, Mary Gauthier (as producer of her Rifles and Rosary Beads album). Dean Owens: I’m delighted, it was a complete surprise. As the first Scot to receive an award from AMA-UK, it feels really special, and a huge honour to bring this back to Scotland. Apart from a cup for being Boxer of the Year as a kid, this is the only award I’ve ever won. I'm still in shock to be honest! Will Kimbrough: Dean and I wrote Southern Wind in a flurry of creativity. Ideas were flying. I am from so far south that Nashville is eight hours north. Dean is more of a northern man. My Southern Wind calls me to a long left behind home; I like to think that Dean’s Southern Wind calls him South to create in Nashville. The lure of home. The lure of the muse. Both romantic and
It’s been an exciting month for Dean, as his new project –US/UK collective Buffalo Blood – had its World Premiere live performance at Celtic Connections (25 Jan), with a self titled debut album released on Eel Pie Records on 15 Feb. Buffalo Blood is an international collaboration which includes Dean’s Southern Wind producer Neilson Hubbard, and Orphan Brigade members Joshua Britt and Audrey Spillman. Buffalo Blood was recorded on location in the heart of the New Mexico desert. A Dean (left) with Graham Gouldman multi media project, including film as well as music, it was inspired by Native American stories, with themes of displacement, migration and a belief in the power of art and the human hard to reach. That’s Southern Wind. spirit to connect us all. Reaction so far has been Dean Owens is widely hailed as one of UK’s finest extraordinarily positive with BBC Radio 2’s Mark troubadours (with fans including Trainspotting Radcliffe calling it a “fascinating project” author Irvine Welsh and BBC’s Bob Harris). In The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) is September 2017 he became the first Scottish musician to officially showcase at the prestigious a professional trade association representing and advocating for the voice of American roots music Americanafest in Nashville (supported by PRS in the UK. Its membership comprises musicians, Foundation/Creative Scotland) and in 2018 he from the UK and overseas, plus professionals undertook his first US tour (also supported by from all sectors of the music industry Creative Scotland) which included Albino Skunk www.theamauk.org/Nominees-2019 Music Festival, South Carolina (where he received a standing ovation and an immediate invitation for a return visit) and a headline slot at www.deanowens.com www.twitter.com/deanowens1 the prestigious Levitt Shell in Memphis TN, the www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic outdoor stage where Elvis Presley had his first paid gig. He is returning to USA in April 2019. GIGnotes ..... Sat 2 March @ Milngavie Folk Club, While never losing his own unique Scottish Glasgow (as Vagabond Voices, a double bill with identity, Dean has had a longstanding love affair Yvonne Lyon) :: Sat 9 March @ String Jam Club, with the USA since his early days as the front Selkirk (as Vagabond Voices, a double bill with Yvonne Lyon) :: Sun 24 March @ Top Secret Blues man of Scotland’s original Americana band, the Festival, Scarborough (Dean Owens & The Whisky Felsons. He has recorded 4 of his 7 solo albums Hearts) :: April/May @ USA (various dates inc there, including Southern Wind (released Feb Albino Skunk Music Festival SC, Pensacola Festival 2018) which received glowing, rave reviews, FL, Frog Pond AL) including 4 stars in Mojo Magazine.
TANNRA :: album - 'Strands' release date :: out now @ www.tannaramusic.com/shop/
2019 will be the biggest year yet for Tannara, after the release of their second album STRANDS at Celtic Connections Festival. The album represents a significant development for the band who have spent the past two years writing and recording this superb work. The album was produced by Owen Sinclair and accordionist Joseph Peach, with input and guidance from Lau’s Martin Green. They’ve created a whole world around the band’s music; of found sounds and samples, synthesisers, and guest performances from Mattie Foulds on percussion and Josie Duncan on backing vocals.
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covered considerable musical ground over the past five years. With a background in Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless musical Following the album release, the band are set for development is a melting pot of ideas, genres a busy year of doing what they love bestand sounds: From indie rock to electronica, as performing- with UK tours taking place in March well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. and September, a summer of festival appearances, and touring in mainland Europe in Unafraid to experiment, their music is an electrifying meeting place for a world of sounds: November. Punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and Bold, creative, and original; Tannara (Owen honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and Sinclair, Robbie Greig, Becca Skeoch and Joseph vocals, Tannara make an intensely considered Peach) have established themselves as one of musical world which is uniquely theirs. the UK’s most interesting and unique Their debut album TRIG was released in 2016. contemporary folk groups. Produced by Rachel Newton, their first offering Formed in 2014, the band came about as a as a band was a raw, joyous, reflection of a band natural extension of the four members’ love of finding its sound. making music together. Fuelled by this, they’ve
It was received to great acclaim, from critics and audiences alike. Described by Living Tradition Magazine as “Simply Outstanding”, it was longlisted for “Album of the Year” at the 2016 Scots Trad Music Awards, the same year in which the band were nominated for “Up and Coming Artist of the Year”. From open air festivals, to intimate house concerts, and everything in between, the band love playing live. A fact that’s reflected by their so far busy schedule of performances and radio appearances across Europe, with highlights including Cambridge Folk Festival, and Festival Interceltique de Lorient, a performance described as “Firey and Graceful” by The Herald.
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GAVIN BLACKIE :: charity single + album - 'Wings' + '1983' release date :: 31 March @ www.ticketline.co.uk/gavin-blackie Singer-songwriter, Gavin Blackie is proud to release his exciting new album '1983' on 31 March, plus the album track 'Wings' will see its proceeds going to support the work of St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh.
St Columba’s Hospice has a special place in Gavin’s heart as he recently witnessed the amazing work they do. Gavin was so impressed and humbled by the experience he decided to try and raise some funds doing what he does best – singing. Gavin said: “Having seen how vital this place is to helping patients and their families through the toughest and saddest point in their lives, I had to try and do something – even if it’s not much, every little helps. I can only hope people who might have been through this experience and seen the value of St Columba’s, will buy the single…I also hope they like the song too!” St Columba’s Hospice representatives have also been invited to come along to his next concert to collect donations on the night. Gavin will take to the stage at Church Hill Theatre on Mother’s Day for a one-night performance with a little help from Scottish songstress Carrie Mac and X Factor’s Nicole Caldwell. He will be performing tracks from the new album as well as some classic covers and fan favourites which have seen his music career blossom since winning a local competition, Edinburgh’s Got Talent, back in 2010 and now has a loyal following across Scotland. “I’m so grateful for all the wonderful opportunities I have had and the people I’ve been privileged to meet along the way. Hopefully, this is my chance to repay everyone’s faith in me and give something back to the community.” Charity single Wings is available now on iTunes.
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KIM RICHARDS :: album - 'Leaves That Fly' release date :: out now @ www.kimrichards.co.uk/shop.html 'Leaves That Fly' is the debut album release from Kim Richards. The making of this album was a long-awaited journey. Kim’s first recording was made at seven years of age onto her cassette player (none of those songs made the cut, although a made up character called Tina Bucket is mentioned!).
listening to many different styles of music, including traditional music and some of her earliest memories are of music sessions going on in her house and she has been writing songs for as long as she can remember. Kim became involved in the Feisean movement from aged eight and was a participant of Feis Rois from then until she left school. After which, she became a regular tutor at their residential weeks tutoring whistles, keyboard, ukulele and song writing. She successfully auditioned for the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music and spent her 6th school year there receiving specialist tuition from some of the world’s leading Scottish traditional musicians. Kim is a talented artist and designer and she secured a place at one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, The Glasgow School of Art, where she gained a BA (Hons) degree.
The seeds of the songs featured were planted at various stages, including a few days alone in a caravan near Gairloch, whilst studying at art school in Glasgow and even during the recording process itself. In the fullness of time she had written quite a backlog of songs and she wanted them to grow. New opportunities took Kim back to her Highland home of Ullapool in 2015 and inspired once again by the landscape, culture and creativity, she knew it was time to finally record an album. Kim has a strong interest in folk tales and Scottish History and this is evident on this album.
Kim was a member of Glasgow’s Hidden Lane Choir and she performed regularly with them. Kim chose the name 'Leaves that Fly' to evoke She also performed regularly independently and journeys and the passing of time. Every song She has brought about an otherworldly as part of a duo. After graduating, she launched features some sort of journey: getting over the atmosphere and her interest in fairy tales is her own art and design business and trained as a grief of losing someone, the beginnings of a clearly felt. secondary school art teacher. A job opportunity relationship, growing up in the Highlands, or life brought Kim back to her Highland home. Kim itself! Kim wanted to bring a sense of community In addition to vocals, keyboards, whistles and runs weekly music sessions with her old friend, ukulele from Kim Richards, the album also and family to the album. This is shown in features the wonderful playing and production of Mairearad Green, and regularly plays gigs and Nothing to Show for it All where her dad’s Ceilidhs with a variety of other musicians. She is Mike Vass (guitars, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele, singing is heard and on Passing Tide where the a singing, whistle and group music tutor for the programming, backing vocals, and field singing of attendees of one of her Sunday recordings). It also includes the brilliant playing Youth Music Initiative across Highland Schools. Sessions are featured. Kim’s artistic talents are seen on CD covers and of James Lindsay (bass), Signy Jakobsdottir sleeve designs, including ‘Notes from the Boat’ Kim also designed the beautiful illustrations and (percussion) and Mairearad Green (accordion and ‘The Four Pillars’ albums, both by Mike Vass. art work for the album cover and sleeve which and backing vocals). brings together the idea of passing time by Kim is an artist, designer, teacher, musician and www.kimrichards.co.uk creating the sense of change through seasons. www.facebook.com/kimrichardsartandmusic singer from Ullapool. She was brought up photo by :: Somhairle MacDonald
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download SHOOGLENIFTY and DHUN DHORA Written in Water
THE SEA ATLAS
THE FIRRENES
Goodbye
Door Too Wide
EP - download / stream / Release Date: Out Now
album - cd / download / stream Release Date: 9 November
The ‘Goodbye' EP is my new release, written in my cabin in the Outer Hebrides. The EP is sort of about isolation and being alone. It wasn't an intentional thing to write about, but “A constant source of surprise and delight” – Living Tradition. The result of last October's ten day recording just came about when I got back to the island after touring and started working on the next release after my ‘Dreams’ EP. session in the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Written in The tracks are a mixture of growing up and figuring out Water is the culmination of four years of collaboration where I am in life, of failed relationships, accepting things, between Scotland’s Shooglenifty and Rajasthan’s Dhun and having an open-mind on the direction I'm heading in Dhora. Dedicated to late members of both bands, next. The sound is a mixture of the islands, grand rock moments, quiet moments, all mixed in with an ambience and Angus R Grant and Roshan Khan Manganiyar, it is a comfort you only get from being comfortable at home. celebrates the meeting of musical minds. Their origins
may be far apart geographically, but creatively they're amazingly contiguous. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/shoogles/jog-yer-bones Available from: www.shooglenifty.com Live dates: www.shooglenifty.com/gigs/ www.shooglenifty.com www.twitter.com/shooglegigs www.facebook.com/shooglenifty.scotland
Listen/Watch: https://open.spotify.com/album/37F2Nsx3FV70dcEvllBqni https://youtu.be/Vu5LhFmRqxo https://youtu.be/sUwHCBuDlcA Available from: From digital download and on all good streaming sites https://open.spotify.com/album/37F2Nsx3FV70dcEvllBqni Live dates: TBA www.facebook.com/the.sea.atlas www.twitter.com/theseaatlas
EVELYN LAURIE
album cd / vinyl / download / stream Release Date: 9 November The album draws on a broad range of influences, encompassing 70s rock, R&B, burlesque, art rock, blues and classical. The songs are all original compositions, seven by Jules Reed (a.k.a. Julian Wagstaff), three by Walt Cumming, and one by Greg Sanderson, formerly of Edinburgh band Five Day Hemingway. The subject matter ranges from the deeply personal to the highly political, but is always prescient, immediate, considered and aware. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKIeDzj4TeY Available from: www.TheFirrenes.com, amazon, iTunes, Apple Music, CD Baby, Spotify Live dates: www.julianwagstaff.com/thefirrenes/#about www.TheFirrenes.com www.twitter.com/thefirrenes www.facebook.com/thefirrenes/
THE EVES ANDREW J. NEWALL
A Little Bit of Me
Tides
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“A little bit of me” is the debut album of Evelyn Laurie. As she says: it’s taken her a while! Beautifully delivered in Evelyn’s distinctive, light and multi-textured voice and superbly supported by some of the country’s finest jazz musicians, the well-chosen collection of songs will please your ears and stir your emotions - in a good way! Evelyn’s love of music spans many genres. This album reflects her eclectic taste and includes some of her own songs - inspired by 1960’s spy themes and Carmina Burana alongside jazz standards plus her own interpretations of Sandy Denny’s folk classic, “Who knows where the time goes” and the ever popular country hit, “Wichita lineman”. Listen/Watch: www.evelynlaurie.com/music Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com/product/evelyn-laurie/ Live dates: www.evelynlaurie.com/music www.evelynlaurie.com www.twitter.com/redEvelyn www.facebook.com/EvelynLaurieMusic
single - download / stream Release Date: 19 October
Reflections from an Airport album cd Release Date: Out Now
Reflections from an Airport is a must-buy album. It’s an album for busy people who have earned the right to take a moment to stop and let the world drift by. It’s for people who deserve ‘me time’. So indulge and treat yourself to some time away from the pressures that life may throw at you. The album has songs that will make you smile, make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. Drawn from life’s experiences, each song tells a story and paints a picture we can all relate too. It touches on basic human truths we all share in common... like love won and lost in all its guises. Andy writes songs for adults. His songs are for people who have lived a full life. For people who can relate to the highs and lows of daily living and know it’s not all ‘happy ever after but the ride can be fun.’ Listen to the songs and discover this for yourself. Listen/Watch: https://open.spotify.com Available from:
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New Scottish Female Pop duo The Eves – Caroline Gilmour and Marissa Keltie, release their debut single ‘Tides’ on 19th October 2018. Caroline's love of Pop music combined with Marissa’s passion for harmony creates a songwriting partnership full of catchy melodies and memorable hooks. The result is a nod towards acts such as The Pierces, First Aid Kit and Florence & The Machine. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/the-eves-667719698/ tides/s-Wvm81 Available from: iTunes, Spotify and all main digital download sites. Online store on our official website www. theeves.co.uk from 19 October. Live dates: No live UK dates as yet but 2 house concerts in Copenhagen on 17th and 20th October. www.theeves.co.uk/upcoming-gigs/ www.theeves.co.uk www.twitter.com/theevesmusic www.facebook.com/theevesmusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE TROPICANAS
TANNAHILL WEAVERS
A Lovely Coincidence
Òrach
EP download / stream Release Date: 13 October
album / cd Release Date: 31 August
The Tannahill Weavers are celebrating their Golden Anniversary with the release of their eighteenth album, The Tropicanas are a Dreamslop band for Livingston, ÒRACH (“golden” in Gaelic) out 31 August on Compass Scotland who are longing to be shot of into outer space. Records. With ÒRACH (The Golden Anniversary Album), Equal parts of Psychedelia and dream pop with a side the current line-up of Roy Gullane, Phil Smillie, John order of underwater tropical surf vibes. Martin and Lorne MacDougall, have brought together colleagues and members past and present to record an Listen/Watch: album of all new material – traditional and www.thetropicanas.bandcamp.com contemporary songs and sets of tunes in the Tannie’s www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhf0F9JqSNQ distinctive style. The physical album contains photos as well as a glossary to understand the traditional songs Available from: and extensive liner notes for each song detailing its Available to download and stream on 13 October, origin and performers. currently available to listen\download the title track ‘A Listen/Watch: lovely coincidence’ www.tannahillweavers.com/listenandwatch.htm www.thetropicanas.bandcamp.com Live dates: Release show on the 13 October at the Leith Depot, www.facebook.com/events/1087929201362421/ www.facebook.com/TheTropicanas www.twitter.com/TheTropicanas
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JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE JBiA II
album cd / download / stream (vinyl in 2019) Release Date: 15 September Eleven tracks of full fat, calorie-laden, whipped up funk 'n' soul - James Brown Is Annie's new album sees the Edinburgh-based sextet hook up with producer, Average White Band legend, Hamish Stuart. Imagine AWB tearing down the A9 in a Ford Torino with James Brown strapped to the roofrack, Steely Dan blasting from the car stereo. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/jbia www.jbia.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com Available from: www.jbia.co.uk www.jbia.bandcamp.com CODA Music, Edinburgh Live dates: www.facebook.com/Earls.Of.Caithness www.jbia.co.uk www.twitter.com/JBisAnnie www.facebook.com/Earls.Of.Caithness
DEAN OWENS EDDI READER
Battle of Kings
album cd Release Date: Out Now
‘Battle of Kings’ is the mighty new album from Celtic Rock band, Soar Patrol. It focuses on Scotland’s wars of independence during the reign of Robert the Bruce from 1306-1329 fighting against the English kings, Edward I and later, Edward II. Soar Patrol have written and produced a rousing album that rocks its way through history with driving triple drums, electric guitars and bagpipes. Listen/Watch: www.smarturl.it/BattleOfKings www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T47-Y6UUV8 Available from: www.smarturl.it/BattleOfKings Live dates: http://smarturl.it/BattleOfKings www.saorpatrol.com www.twitter.com/saorpatrol www.facebook.com/saorpatrol
Southern Wind Cavalier
album cd / download / stream Release Date: 29 September Eddi Reader has announced her brand new studio album ‘Cavalier’ will be released worldwide on 28 September by Reveal Records. Featuring sixteen songs, including recently performed live favourites Wonderful, My Favourite Dress, Starlight, Meg O’ The Glen and Maiden’s Lament the new album was recorded and produced in Glasgow by Eddi Reader and John Douglas. Cavalier is a new creative peak in an already prestigious career, just under an hour of new music, incorporating both contemporary and traditional songs.
album cd / download Release Date: 16 February Southern Wind is the new album (his seventh solo) from the man Irvine Welsh describes as “Scotland’s most engaging and haunting singer songwriter”. Recorded in Nashville, with producer Neilson Hubbard, and a host of superb musicians, including award-winning guitarist Will Kimbrough. It has a distinctive swampy, southern rock, soulful groove, but it's also deeply rooted in Dean’s home country. Celtic spirit, country soul. Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/fzJo0yQIEUs
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download GEORGE DUFF
BEINN LEE
The Collier Laddie
Osgarra
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The debut album by Beinn Lee, OSGARRA, is a product of five years of playing, writing and arranging music, as George Duff is widely regarded as one of well as bringing together a strong traditional sense of Scotland’s finest singers and interpreters of tune with modern backing to create a new and fresh traditional Scots songs. After a lifetime’s singing, sound to West Coast traditional music. OSGARRA this is his debut solo recording. This is old style showcases a selection of tunes and songs written and Scottish singing, beautifully performed, and as arranged by the band in both Gaelic and English alongside tunes from some of Scotland’s foremost profound as the mine shafts sunk into the coalblack spaces which deeply influence the singing of contemporary composers of traditional music, giving a musical landscape from reflective songs to driving George Duff, “The Collier Laddie” himself. dance beats. Formed in 2013, Beinn Lee are rooted in the West Coast style of traditional music. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFQiQAKt_EQ www.facebook.com/thecollierladdie/
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JOHN GRAHAM & JIM JACK Sae Will We Yet album / cd / Release Date: out now
John Graham and Jim Jack’s debut album features an eclectic mix of many of the favourite songs from their live act with contributions from some of the most talented contemporary songwriters from Scotland and further afield. Graeme Miles’ haunting ‘Eldorado’ hints at a life of missed opportunities while Iain Ingram’s ‘Calton Rose’ and ‘Braes o’ Appin’ are love songs in the Scottish tradition and Steven Clark’s ‘Coming Home’ talks of the plight of the many refugees cast adrift in the world today. Jim King’s ‘West Coast Days’ and ‘Home To The Kyles’ from the pen of Duncan McCrone and Celly Paterson evoke memories of summer days on the Clyde Coast. From earlier days of the folk revival come Ewan MacColl’s ‘Manchester Rambler’ and Matt McGinn’s enigmatic ‘Magic Shadow Show’. John and Jim’s love of Americana is also represented in the rollicking ‘Truck Driving Man’. John and Jim’s act recalls much of the spirit of the folk clubs in the 60s and 70s with plenty of chorus singing and a fair measure of humour thrown in. Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.facebook.com/folkandfiddle
DOUGIE MacLEAN
STOUT : MCKAY DAVE ARCARI
New Tomorrow
Bare Knuckle
album :: cd Release Date: Out Now
album / cd Release Date: 1 December Chris Stout & Catriona McKay are delighted to announce the release of their long awaited duo album ‘Bare Knuckle’. The music is almost entirely self penned especially for this recording. It’s a fresh new sound for this duo who have now been performing and recording all over the world for 20 years. Having recorded several albums in collaboration with other artists in recent years, it is actually a staggering 7 years since this awe inspiring pair released their last duo album. The critically acclaimed White Nights. ‘We are so proud of this new album ‘Bare Knuckle. Its a huge development for us and we can’t wait to perform it live!’ Listen/Watch: www.facebook.com/pg/mckaystout/videos Available from: Coda Music, Edinburgh www.chrisstout.bandzoogle.com/store
The Live EP
EP download / stream Release Date: out now Four live tracks trailing Dave Arcari’s forthcoming Live at Memorial Hall album which is released on 1 September on double 180g coloured vinyl, special edition digipak CD and download/ streaming formats. These tracks do not feature on the vinyl or CD format releases and are exclusive to this digital EP. Listen/Watch: One Side Blind: https://youtu.be/z_QO0F_Dnw0 Stagolee: https://youtu.be/z_QO0F_Dnw0
Live dates: www.mckaystoutmusic.co.uk/gigs/
Available from: FREE via https://davearcari.com/free-download-live-ep/ or paid from:
www.mckaystoutmusic.co.uk www.twitter.com/mckaystout www.facebook.com/mckaystout
Live dates: www.davearcari.com/tour/
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-live-ep/id1231315633
www.davearcari.com www.twitter.com/davearcari www.facebook.com/davearcarimusic
New Tomorrow is the new studio album by leading singer–songwriter Dougie MacLean; written, recorded and produced with his son Jamie MacLean. It combines a few songs which have already proved popular at his recent concerts along with a selection of brand new songs. The album is beautifully curated and includes the title track New Tomorrow, one of his most popular concert songs The Shadow of the Mountain and Wild and Windy Night, which features choruses recorded at Woodford Festival in Australia and at MacLean’s own much-loved Perthshire Amber Festival. Listen/Watch: www.dougiemaclean.com Available from: www.dougiemaclean.com/index.php/shop Live dates: www.dougiemaclean.com/index.php/tour-dates www.dougiemaclean.com
www.facebook.com/Dougie-MacLean-158324834220405/
www.twitter.com/DougieMaclean
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download JAMIE MACDONALD & CHRISTIAN GAMAUF The Pipe Slang
JON BUDWORTH Jon Budworth is a singer/songwriter originally from Lancashire but now very much an honorary Yorkshireman living in the bustling market town of Otley. Jon is a relative late-comer to the wonderful world of folk and acoustic music, having spent many years cast adrift in the dark and seedy underbelly of rock’n’roll. Jon changed musical direction in 2010 after happening upon a Youtube video of Richard Thompson playing his beautiful and evocative song Beeswing. There has been no looking back ever since! Jon cites his influences, amongst others, as John Renbourn, Nic Jones and, of course, Richard Thompson.
Listen/Watch: www.linskenscotland.scot/video/
The musical partnership of the Scottish pipes and fiddle is one that is quintessentially and historically Hebridean. Jamie MacDonald and Christian Gamauf have taken this format and incorporated influences from places such as Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia and Asturias in the north of Spain, putting their own stamp on the music. Jamie and Christian met while living and studying on the Isles of Uist and began playing together at local concerts and events. After travelling to Asturias on a musical and cultural exchange project, along with performances at Ceòl on the Croft, Celtic Connections and Celtic Colours Festivals, the duo started working on their debut album, The Pipe Slang. The album features the traditional music of the Hebrides and includes songs from the Isle of Tiree as well as self-penned material and tunes from further afield.
Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com
Listen/Watch: www.pipeslang.bandcamp.com/album/the-pipe-slang
Live dates: www.linskenscotland.scot/gigs/
Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com
www.linskenscotland.co.uk
www.pipeslang.com www.facebook.com/pipeslang
LINSEY AITKEN & KEN CAMPBELL Shore To Shore album / cd / Release Date: out now
This is our second CD as a duo, with a mixture of new songs and instrumentals, many focussing on our Scottish connections around the world, each with a story, and most of all about people and histories of the past and present. Fortunately, people seem to really like what we do, and ask what kind of music we perform. The answer is not one genre or another, but a blending of everyone and everything we have met along the way. A coming together of both our musical journeys, combined into one together, with elements of our respective musical backgrounds in Celtic, Classical, Traditional, Contemporary Music and all else. But most of all our music is about people, and all those who have influenced us and inspired us along the way.
www.facebook.com/Linsey-Aitken-Ken-Campbell-304354709639479/
album / cd / Release Date: out now
We All Share The Same Sky album / cd Release Date: out now
Listen/Watch: www.jonbudworth.co.uk/videos Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com Live dates: www.jonbudworth.co.uk/live www.jonbudworth.co.uk www.twitter.com/jonbudworth www.facebook.com/jonbudworthmusic
LOU McLEAN
ULTRAS ALEX TRONIC featuring SHUNA LOVELLE
Good Morning Easter Road
Ultras
EP cd / download / stream Release Date: 9 June
album vinyl / download / stream Release Date: out now With 6 producers and 9 musicians across 12 tracks, ULTRAS is the brainchild of songwriter Gav Prentice, formerly of euphoric pop duo Over the Wall. Describing the project as "violent pop for the patronised", ULTRAS combines elements of rock, electronica, folk, and hip-hop, the collaborative nature of the album inspired by the latter genre's sonically chopped-up mixtape culture. Listen/Watch: http://ULTRASband.com as a hub for all of the various sites you can listen. Available from: https://hellothor.bandcamp.com/album/ultras Also available in LP Records and Love Music in Glasgow and VoxBox Music in Edinburgh and to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal et al. Live dates: http://ULTRASband.com http://ULTRASband.com www.facebook.com/ULTRASband https://twitter.com/ULTRASband
Brave About It EP download Release Date: 10 July
Brave About It is the new ep from Alex Tronic which features Shuna Lovelle. It is currently on rotation on Chill FM with radio support from DJs such as Jamie Porteous at Ibiza Global and Jim Gellatly at Amazing Radio
‘Good Morning Easter Road’ is the 2nd EP from Scottish musician Lou Mclean. This record is a peek into Mclean’s life, expressed through witty storytelling in her inimitable riot grrrl pop style. "a gem of the Scottish underground scene" Tenement TV * * * * - The Skinny Listen/Watch: www.facebook.com/loumcleanmusic/ https://loumcleanmusic.bandcamp.com/releases https://m.soundcloud.com/lou-mclou www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nAwTQeml_4
Listen/Watch: www.alextronicrecords.co.uk
Available from: https://loumcleanmusic.bandcamp.com/releases The Scottish Design Exchange Tempo Tea Bar, Edinburgh ITunes, Deezer, Amazon
Available from: www.alextronicrecords.co.uk
Live dates: www.facebook.com/pg/loumcleanmusic
Live dates: Ibiza Dj Sets in September
www.facebook.com/loumcleanmusic https://twitter.com/LouMcleanMusic https://loumcleanmusic.bandcamp.com/
www.alextronic.co.uk www.twitter.com/AlexTroniclabel www.soundcloud.com/alex-tronic-records
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download THE FIRRENES
GUN
PONS AELIUS
Time and Place/Destitution Row
Favourite Pleasures
Captain Glen's Comfort
single (Double A Side) cd / 10" vinyl Release Date: Out Now
Recorded at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh, this twotrack single captures the songs 'Time and Place' and 'Destitution Row' in new arrangements written especially for this release. The first cut has an earlyseventies, American rock feel and speaks of a special and unique moment in life, while the second number incorporates a horn section and choral backing, reflecting on aspects of life in today's UK. Listen/Watch: www.julianwagstaff.com/thefirrenes/ Available from: iTunes + Spotify www.TheFirrenes.com
album - cd / vinyl / download / stream Release Date: Out Now
album / cd / Release Date: Out Now
Captain Glen’s Comfort is the much awaited debut album from one of the folk scene’s fastest rising bands, GUN’s seventh studio album, ‘Favourite Pleasures‘ – out Pons Aelius. Due out on September the 8th, the album on September 15th – stands proudly alongside the very showcases the sextet’s expansive sound and unique best of their work. The band will be showcasing tracks approach to the traditional music of Britain and beyond; from the album in 3 live dates in December. Informed from fiery bagpipe jigs to tender mandolin fronted by a back-to-basics approach tempered by an innate soundscapes, and everything in between. Since winning sense for melody, the record was made in the band’s a prestigious Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award in own Morse Code studios in Paisley. It’s an album that their early days, Pons Aelius have spent the last two dances on a knife-edge, one that can turn on a single years tirelessly honing their sound on stages both at note from the raw pain of emotions hitting the rocks, to home and abroad, quickly earning themselves a an unbridled celebration of hedonism. reputation as one of the most exciting new names on the circuit. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/gunofficialuk Listen/Watch: www.ponsaeliusmusic.com/videos Available from: Available from: https://gun.tmstor.es/ www.birnamcdshop.com
Live dates: www.julianwagstaff.com/thefirrenes/
Live dates: www.gunofficial.co.uk/tour-dates/
www.TheFirrenes.com www.facebook.com/thefirrenes www.twitter.com/thefirrenes
www.gunofficial.co.uk https://twitter.com/gunofficialuk www.facebook.com/gunOfficialUK
Live dates: www.ponsaeliusmusic.com/gigs www.ponsaeliusmusic.com www.facebook.com/ponsaeliusmusic https://twitter.com/ponsaeliusmusic
TRIPWIRE DC
EUGENE TWIST NORRIE McCULLOCH
Dark Alley
The Stuntman
album download / stream Release Date: out now
With a lyrical arena boasting whistleblowers, extraterrestrials and self-cannibalisation, Eugene Twist's highly anticipated second album arrives with one mission: to let the storyteller run riot inside the song. From spat-out surrealism to politicised anthems and mystical ballads, 'The Stuntman' is the latest from the unbounded imagination of Eugene Twist. Listen/Watch: https://eugenetwist.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/yooteeyoob https://spoti.fi/2iut838 Available from: http://bit.ly/et-album http://apple.co/2iYEoWy www.eugenetwist.bandcamp.com www.eugenetwist.co.uk www.facebook.com/eugenetwistmusic www.twitter.com/EugeneTwist
Bare Along The Branches album cd / vinyl (tbc) / download / stream Release Date: 24 February
Norrie McCulloch’s third full-length album in as many years effortlessly merges folk, country, americana and indie genres. Recorded live to analogue tape with regular collaborators: Dave McGowan (Teenage Fanclub), Stuart Kidd and Marco Rea (The Wellgreen), Iain Thompson (Bella Hardy band) and Iain Sloan (Wynntown Marshals) this is his most accomplished collection of songs to date. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/norriemcculloch www.norriemcculloch.bandcamp.com www.norriemcculloch.com/music--video Available from: www.norriemcculloch.bandcamp.com www.norriemcculloch.com/shop (and most good independent record stores) www. norriemcculloch.com
www. facebook.com/norriemccullochmusic
www. twitter.com/NorrieMcCulloch
album cd / download / stream Release Date: 1 June
The Tripwire DC sound is a colourful blend of Punky/Reggae & Rock with a bit of Ska lobbed in. Energetic male and female vocals are complimented with blistering guitar and a driving rhythm section. Reggae nods are nodded towards mid-70’s London, punk to ‘77 & rock horns are lifted skywards to the Rainbow. Listen/Watch: spotify @ http://spoti.fi/2rSRGr6 www.soundcloud.com/user-972139164 Available from: iTunes Google Play @ http://bit.ly/2rjb8OW Amazon @ http://amzn.to/2rj5oEQ Live dates: www.tripwiredc.co.uk/gigs www.tripwiredc.co.uk www.facebook.com/TRIPWIREDC
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download BOB LESLIE
PAUL ANDERSON
AULD NEW HEIDS
Land and Sea
The High Summit
AULD NEW HEIDS - Volume 1
After many years as a well-known face on the band circuit, Bob Leslie’s re-invention of himself as an acoustic performer resulted in two well-received Americana CDs - In a Different World (2010) and Fat Cat (2011) - and a re-launch onto the folk circuit. There, his highly-crafted songs - some serious, some very funny indeed - had audiences showing lively appreciation. However, more and more, Bob found himself drawn to the challenge of writing in a more traditional Scottish vein - a medium, as it turned out, ideal for a musical storyteller.
Paul Anderson from Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland’s finest traditional fiddle players and The High Summit is his third album of self penned music and song. Like The Singing Land and Land of the Standing Stones before it, The High Summit celebrates the history, landscape and people of Paul’s beautiful North-East homeland. Joining Paul on The High Summit are a group of exceptional artists, highly respected in their own right and adding their own touch of magic to the album. Shona Donaldson on vocals (Scots Singer of the Year 2009 and first female winner of the Bothy Ballad Champion of Champions), Tony McManus on guitar (worldrenowned Scottish guitarist now based in Canada), Malcolm Jones on guitar and accordion (Runrig), Ale Carr on Cittern (Dreamer’s Circus), Ali Napier on keyboards (Miami Vince and former member of the Dougie MacLean Band) and James Gorgon on percussion (Albany show band and The Cutting Edge).
album / cd Release Date: Release Date: Out Now
Land and Sea is the result: twelve narrative songs, their subjects ranging from the Highland Clearances to a Stromness witch who told Walter Scott a few tales. Bob is accompanied by some of the brightest talents on the Scottish folk scene. Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.bobleslie.scot
album / cd / Release Date: Out Now
Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/WXXTHyWfZwo Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com
album cd Release Date: Out Now
This album embraces all that was great about the golden days of the scottish folk scene in the 1960s/70s. It is a catalogue of some of the best and most popular songs of the time written by folk legends such as Ewan MacColl, Alex Campbell, Hamish Henderson, Matt McGinn, Archie Fisher, Jim McLean and Mary Brookesbank. Also Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott have a song each on the album. A quartet of four of Scotland’s most experienced performers brings together the vocal talents of brothers IAN and FRASER BRUCE along with the exceptional musical skills of PETE CLARK on fiddle and GREGOR LOWREY on accordion. It has to be said that IAN BRUCE is pretty efficient on guitar, to complete the instrumental section. Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com
www.paulandersonscottishfiddler.com www.twitter.com/PaulAnd79837722 www.facebook.com/paulandersonscottishfiddler www.fraserbruce.co.uk/auld-hat-new-heids
PYRO
RAB NOAKES JENNY STURGEON
Forget The Silver Lining EP cd / download / stream Release Date: 28 April
Debut EP from PYRO featuring their 1st and 2nd single Money and Green and their latest single Sandpaper Throat. This EP shows the diversity of PYRO’s songs from the massive Green to the more melodic Sandpaper Throat Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/pyromusicband http://bit.ly/2riQjTc Available from: iTunes, spotify etc…. Live dates: Friday 19 May – Stramash Edinburgh – Yellow Movement Friday – Free entry – over 18s Friday 16 June – Sneaky Petes Edinburgh – 7pm - £6 entry – Over 14s www.officialpyro.com www.facebook.com/pyromusicband www.twitter.com/pyromusicband
The Treatment Tapes The Wren and The Salt Air album cd / download / stream Release Date: 17 February
‘The Wren And The Salt Air’ is a collection of songs and tunes by acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Jenny Sturgeon. It was written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Scottish archipelago of St Kilda becoming a World Heritage Site for its natural features. 'Musically superb, absolutely fascinating and utterly charming' Shire Folk. Listen/Watch: https://jennysturgeon.bandcamp.com
EP cd / download Release Date: 20 January
In January 2015, Rab Noakes was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer. Thirty radiotherapy sessions ensued. The post-treatment recovery included singing and, of course, writing songs. Six of those songs are on Rab’s new record. There’s no self-pity though, here you’ll find defiance, resilience, love, support and, hopefully, wit. Listen/Watch: www.rabnoakes.com/shop
hwww.youtube.com/watch?v=pUOm9_Gd0zI
Available from: www.rabnoakes.com and all good online and high street stores
Available from: https://jennysturgeon.bandcamp.com
www.rabnoakes.com https://twitter.com/rabnoakes
https://soundcloud.com/jenny-sturgeon/the-wren-and-the-salt-air
www.jennysturgeonmusic.com https://twitter.com/Jenny_Sturgeon www.facebook.com/jennysturgeonmusic
www.facebook.com/Rab-Noakes-Music-189260891282881
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download ANDREW TAYLOR
ADRIANA SPINA
From the Outside Looking In
Let Out The Dark
album - cd / download / stream / Released: Out Now This is the first solo recording from the front man, songwriter and producer of Scottish alt.country, powerpop band, Dropkick. These songs were written at various points in the last 15 years and draw upon a variety of influences, mixing pop, alternative rock and Americana. The album was recorded in Dropkick’s Edinburgh studio with all instruments and vocals being performed and recorded by Andrew. Listen/Watch: https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_f58_l7S3k www.rockindiana.com Available from: https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-outside-looking-in
All usual download and streaming sites (amazon / Spotify / apple music / itunes / deezer etc…)
Live dates: Short acoustic set at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, near Inverness 5 Aug + possible Spanish dates later www.dropkickmusic.co.uk www.facebook.com/dropkickmusic https://twitter.com/dropkickmusic
album cd / vinyl / download Release Date: Release Date: Out Now
WE CAME FROM WOLVES The Peak Beneath the Sea
single / stream Release Date: Out Now via Struck Dum Records.
We Came From Wolves latest single The Peak Beneath The Sea is a bold, emotive alt rock track that sees the Adriana Spina’s second album, released almost six years Scottish four-piece bare their heart on their sleeves. after her first, is more raw and guitar-driven that its The track is due for release on 5th May 2017 via Struck predecessor. Let Out The Dark features Ross Dum Records. The band’s previous single, Places McFarlane (Texas, The Proclaimers) on drums, and Unfamiliar, addressed mental health issues such as comprises of ten songs which touch on themes from depression and anxiety, which some of the band have lost love and infidelity to atheism and the refugee crisis. experienced. However, The Peak Beneath The Sea turns a corner as the band look towards the future, Listen/Watch: finding a away to live with these issues. www.adrianaspina.com/music Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/adspina Links from 5 May www.adrianaspina.bandcamp.com Available from: Available from: www.wecamefromwolves.bandcamp.com www.adrianaspina.com/shop www.struckdumrecords.bandcamp.com www.adrianaspina.bandcamp.com & iTunes/Spotify etc Also available via iTunes and all other popular download Live dates: sites from 24 March http://wecamefromwolves.co.uk/ www.adrianaspina.com www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves www.facebook.com/adrianaspinamusic https://twitter.com/WCFWmusic www.twitter.com/adrianamusic www.youtube.com/wcfwtv
DANNY MORTIMER
VERSE METRICS PYRO
Out Of The Blue EP cd / download / stream Release Date: Out Now
Guitar-Based Melodic Rock Music from the North East Of Scotland. Solid, chunky riffs with harmonised leads with rolling bass lines and on point drums. FFO Jimmy Eat World, Ash, Green Day and Lifehouse. Singles "Stay With Me" and "Waiting" taken from "Out Of The Blue" EP. Listen/Watch: http://bit.ly/dm-waiting http://bit.ly/dm-staywithme http://bit.ly/dm-outoftheblue Available from: iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, Google Play, Deezer etc. CD @ www.dannymortimer.co.uk www.dannymortimer.co.uk https://twitter.com/d_mortimermusic www.facebook.com/dannymortimermusic
Money
single download / stream Release Date: Out Now
Debut video single from Alternative Rock duo PYRO. These 17 year old lads from Bathgate produce a wall of sound that you would expect from a 5 piece band. Connor leads on vocals from behind the drums while Cameron uses one guitar and few friends he calls pedals. A blend of Royal Blood and Foo Fighters. Listen/Watch: YouTube: http://bit.ly/2hBB8My https://soundcloud.com/pyromusicband Available from: itunes Spotify cdBaby apple music www.facebook.com/pyromusicband https://twitter.com/pyromusicband Email: emailpyromusic@gmail.com
We’ll Be Listening and Remembering Until We’re Old and Unsteady EP vinyl / download / stream Release Date: 2 December
'We’ll Be Listening and Remembering Until We’re Old and Unsteady’ is the third EP from Glasgow’s Verse Metrics, a groove-driven 4 piece band with a knack for writing twisty, turny alternative rock songs. Expect post-rock instrumentation with nontraditional song structures; and math-rock subtleties as a bed for Bob Dick’s introspective and often cryptic lyrics. Listen/Watch: http://soundcloud.com/versemetrics http://versemetrics.bandcamp.com http://youtube.com/versemetrics Available from: Vinyl - http://bit.ly/metricsvinyl Download - http://bit.ly/listeningdl iTunes - http://apple.co/2i59smR www.versemetrics.com www.facebook.com/versemetrics http://twitter.com/versemetrics
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download EVERING
LISA KOWALSKI
THULA BORAH
Beyond Oceans
Free Spirits
Near Life Experience
EP (+single 'Driftwood' / download / stream EP Release Date: Release Date: Out Now cd / download Beyond Oceans is the second EP release from Evering, Release Date: Release Date: Out Now out on the 21st April 2017. This collection of four songs grew out of the reality of being adrift in the aftermath Debut EP by 17 year old singer songwriter of the exit from a relationship. The EP songs, title and from Paisley funded by Paisley 2021 City of cover art all capture a theme similar to the mindset held Culture bid and including four specially at that time: Keep making a concious effort to avoid dwelling on the bad bits and instead, persevere, point selected songs which reflect Lisa's personal yourself in a good direction and keep going until you and musical journey to date. Lyrics and get to where you want to be. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/everingmusic https://www.youtube.com/user/Everingmusic https://evering.bandcamp.com single @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUILVVs9fc Available from: https://evering.bandcamp.com
melodies to express feelings, responses and reactions to people and places encountered. Listen/Watch: www.facebook.com/pg/lisakowalskimusic/videos/
EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Putting down a marker for all rock bands in 2017, Thula Borah have produced one of the best records you're likely to hear all year, creating a sound that defies any one genre; switching seamlessly from post-rock, posthardcore and dream-pop to grunge, indie-rock and emo. Indeed, Thula Borah have taken post-hardcore sensibilities and fuzzed out, meaty riffs and amalgamated them with catchy hooks that demand your attention. Listen/Watch: https://thulaborah.bandcamp.com
Live Dates: www.everingmusic.com/live
Available from: Available on Spotify, I tunes and all major platforms. CDs from Feel the Groove Records Paisley, New Hellfire Available from: https://thulaborah.bandcamp.com Club Glasgow
www.everingmusic.com www.facebook.com/everingmusic https://twitter.com/everingmusic
https://twitter.com/lkowalskimusic www.facebook.com/lisakowalskimusic/
www.thulaborah.com https://thulaborah.bandcamp.com
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One of Scotland’s longest-running folk festivals, celebrating its 37th outing in Celtic Connections 2019, the Orkney Folk Festival is one of Glasgow the most prolific events in the Scottish 17 January - 3 February and UK folk calendars, and one of the From Thursday 17 January to Sunday 3 highlights of Orkney’s diary of community events. An entirely voluntary February 2019, musicians from across run event, the festival annually attracts the globe will take part in over 300 artists from all corners of the folk events in venues throughout Glasgow world - from leading international names for the largest winter music festival of its kind and the UK's premier celebration to up and coming fresh faces - to Stromness, in Orkney’s West Mainland, of Celtic music. The 18 days of entertainment will brighten up the dark, for four days of concerts, ceilidhs, clubs, sessions, talks and craic. Artists and wet January nights with a mixture of audiences are welcomed by and into concerts that include a host of one-off Orkney’s own thriving folk scene, with musical collaborations alongside talks, Orcadian artists providing around two workshops, film screenings, theatre thirds of the festival programme. Lineproductions, ceilidhs, exhibitions, free up announced across December-March, events and late-night sessions. with tickets on sale in April, around six www.celticconnections.com weeks ahead of the event.
Big Burns Supper Dumfries 24 January - 3 February
Festival organisers launched the Big Burns Supper 2019 festival programme with a warm invitation to audiences old and new from near and far to join them alongside a host of top Scottish and international artists for the biggest contemporary celebration of Scotland’s national poet in town he called home, Dumfries. Big Burns Festival 2019 runs from 24 January - 3 February with over 111 events transforming the historic town with a blistering cultural celebration and a warm welcome for all. www.bigburnssupper.com
MAY Shetland Folk Festival Shetland 3-5 May
www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
will also be released on general sale. www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk
Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) Hebrides 18-20 July
Advance weekend tickets for next year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival, to be held from 18-20 July 2019, are available from the festival website. Day tickets and those for opening shows, late night activities and community events in Lewis and Harris go on sale next year when the full festival programme is finalised. www.hebceltfest.com
SEPTEMBER Party in the Park
JUNE
Bathgate, West Lothian 1 September
Oban Live
Celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary in 2019 Bathgate's 'Party in the Park' is a yearly family focused music festival with two music stages, childrens rides, free face painting, food, stalls, and lots of fun it's held in the town's Kirkton Park. There is a main stage and acoustic stage with music on both throughout the day with free entry and no ticket required. A real mix of music from local bands and artists to those further afield. There is no ticket required and no entry fee and as this is geared towards families there is a strict no alcohol policy.
Oban 7-8 June 2019 Early bird tickets for Oban Live 2019, Argyll’s biggest outdoor music concert, are to go on sale on Saturday November 10, the event team has announced. The event, started in 2016 by one of Scotland’s finest musical exports Skerryvore, takes place on June 7 and 8 next year at Mossfield Stadium in Oban, Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. www.obanlive.com
JULY Tiree Music Festival Tiree 12–14 July
TMF is celebrating the fastest ever ticket The Festival as the UK's most northerly sales for the annual festival, with 750 folk festival is regarded a prestigious early bird tickets selling out in just 52 event for performers, locals and visitors minutes and all Glamping and alike. Organised by a voluntary Campervan tickets selling out in just 10 committee (and run by an even bigger minutes, an unprecedented record for pool of volunteers) the Festival prides the festival that will help mark its 10th itself in reaching out to even the most edition. 2019 will see the 2000 capacity far flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are festival celebrate its 10th birthday and a organised throughout the isles, special year of celebrations will mark the consisting of some of the best decade, beginning in January with International, British and Shetland music TIREE: A Toast to 10 Years of Tiree that the world has to offer. In fact, Music Festival show at Celtic visiting artistes are regularly Connections. This one-off night will be dumbfounded by the quantity and hosted by Tiree natives Skerryvore and quality of local musicians that our Trail West at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket remote isles have to offer. where a number of very special guests alongside brand-new collaborations from www.shetlandfolkfestival.com musicians who have played the TMF stages over the last 10 years. TMF10’s Orkney Folk line-up will also be officially announced Festival in spectacular fashion as part of this Orkney celebratory night and remaining tickets
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NOVEMBER Perthshire Amber -
The Dougie MacLean Festival Perthshire 1-3 November
The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire in the heart of Scotland and showcases the beautiful scenery. It’s a vibrant, welcoming festival with music at its core in beautiful autumnal Perthshire. The Festival Hub is Amber Central (The Royal Hotel, Dunkeld). With concerts from castle to concert hall plus Cabaret Amber, Open Mic + acoustic sessions. Contact 01350 724261 for latest or email admin@butterstone.com www.perthshireamber.com
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