March 2014/Week 1
'The Martyn Bennett Story' takes to the stage - page 10 The BIG Project Youth Choir + Karine Polwart - page 6 : Composition Marathon this weekend - page 3
Caledonia Collective Announce 2014 Line-Up at Scotland Week in New York The Caledonia Collective has announced their lineup for Scotland Week 2014 in New York. Starring on the bill for 6 April at Webster Hall, are Big Apple Award Winners and one of Scotland's freshest bands, The LaFontaines, and the critically acclaimed Lau, with more names to be announced soon. The annual gig showcases the most exciting Scottish musical talents to a truly international audience of New York based music lovers. The Caledonia Collective is presented by Creative Scotland and CPL, and supported by Scottish Government, a united partnership that works towards promoting Scotland's talents abroad. ..... continued on page 8
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GLASGOW'S COMPOSITION MARATHON IS THIS WEEKEND! Glasgow : Sunday 9 March : http://compositionmarathon.com
Who says there are never enough hours in the day?! After an extensive and exciting application process, which included the recent recruitment of five of Scotland’s top chamber ensembles, the countdown towards the third and final Scottish Music Centre Composition Marathon has officially begun!
for all participants. To date, several of the works produced have been developed and expanded into the musicians’ core repertoire, with countless performances programmed both at home and abroad. Others have been submitted to and won notable competitions and accolades along the way and many, if not all, have served as an innovative launch pad for future collaborations and commissions.
Since launching in 2011, the project has served as a unique showcase platform which has generated subsequent opportunities and partnerships
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Three years on, the success of the Scottish Music Centre Composition Marathon continues to surpass all of our expectations. Although this project has laid the foundations, if it wasn’t for the driving and determined talent of all our participants we would have never reached the finish line. By the end of the project we will have staged no less than thirty world premieres written and performed by 78 artists – who says On Saturday 8 March ten of Scotland’s finest emerging and established there are never enough hours in the day?! - Christopher Glasgow, composers will be paired with one ensemble each and set the invigorating Scottish Music Centre challenge of composing a new work for professional première in less than twenty-four hours. The process then culminates in a live performance Tickets (£12/£10) are on sale now, so be sure to book quick and avoid beginning at 3pm on Sunday 9 March at The Arches, Glasgow. disappointment @ 0141 565 1000 or www.thearches.co.uk
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WHAT'S ALL-TIME RECORD AUDIENCE FOR CELTIC MUSIC RADIO
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CELTIC Music Radio 1530AM has just recorded its biggest ever audience in six years of full-time broadcasting. In January, figures show that the Glasgow-based station’s online listener numbers totalled 58,408 – that’s 49 per cent up on January last year and 10 per cent higher than December 2013. And with an estimated 27,500 tuned in on 1530AM during the first month of the year as well, Celtic Music Radio’s total audience for January was just over the 85,900-mark.
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The station’s record listenership follows Celtic Connections’ announcement that it was the music festival’s best year yet with over 110,000 ticket sales.
This is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date and it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, with their music appealing to a growing band of fans around the world.
Celtic Music Radio broadcast live from Connections every day, except Sundays. “The figures are terrific, we are really pleased,” said Ross Macfadyen, a presenter and director of the station, Scotland’s first to be supported by its listeners.
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“Everything is done by volunteers including all the eight-hours-a-day-live broadcasting sessions at this year’s Celtic Connections. “To achieve audience figures like this is a real boost for everyone involved with Celtic Music Radio.
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“We pride ourselves as a community radio station on supporting Scotland’s musical community”
“We were on DAB Radio, too, so our programmes were available in parts of the country, mainly down south, for the first time. Let’s hope we can keep the audience figures high as we’re on air all day, every day of the year, online and on 1530AM.” The station’s coverage included live sessions and a series of live sessions and interviews supported by students of Glasgow Caledonian University’s Audio Technology courses. “We highlighted performers from as far away as Orkney and from all levels of the music industry from Seth Lakeman, one of England’s finest folk musicians to Patrick Bullen from Glasgow.
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“All in all, it has been so successful and all of us at Celtic Music Radio are delighted that all the hard work is paying off.”
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After success with their musical hero King Creosote, The Big Project announces a forthcoming performance with award winning singer/songwriter Karine Polwart! Edinburgh : 24 March : www.thebigproject.org.uk Comments from the choir on their experience with King Creosote included: “King Creosote is a great songwriter! He was awesome”, “he was amazing - fun to work with” and “really, really cool - dramatic.” The forthcoming gig with Karine Polwart is part of a two year singing project at The BIG Project, Broomhouse, funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative, which will feature four inspirational Scottish artists performing alongside, and with, The BIG Project Youth Choir. In the past few years, the members of The BIG Project Youth Choir have had their performance of ‘O Flower Of Scotland’ beamed globally during the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, and performed alongside Emeli Sande as part of Edinburgh’s Olympic Torch Relay celebrations.
On 3 February, The BIG Project embarked on their first “BIG Heroes” concert, with Mercury nominee King Creosote (a.k.a. Kenny Anderson) as the first of The BIG Project’s musical heroes to perform in Broomhouse with their youth choir - in the school gym hall! The gig was a great experience for performers and audience alike, with a packed hall, a great atmosphere and two positive reviews in The Scotsman and Is This Music?, describing the choir’s performance as “an adventurous setlist tackled with no lack of enthusiasm” and “an impressive debut for these potential stars of tomorrow”.
Project Manager, Sascha Macleod explained: “The BIG Project Youth Choir has been incredibly lucky to travel and work with inspirational musicians, and this project lets us share that excitement with all of the children and young people who access our services - which include weekly youth clubs, a youth theatre, holiday programmes and residential experiences. We can also provide their families and the Broomhouse community with an amazing experience of high quality live music.” Full Time Youth Worker Lissa McIntyre, who conducts the choir, commented: “We’re very much looking forward to welcoming Karine Polwart as our second musical hero - she’s worked with us in several music projects and the concert will give the choir members and their families an opportunity to hear more of her inspirational songwriting.” Leonie Bell, Director of Arts & Engagement at Creative Scotland, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the children and young people of Broomhouse to see and perform in front of friends and family alongside one of Scotland’s musical stars. Every year the YMI supports over 350 projects across Scotland, bringing high quality music making opportunities into communities. Taking part in creative activities can make a real difference to the lives of young people by allowing them to shine and express themselves.”
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Scottish bands to play New York
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Formed in 2010, The LaFontaines music is described as a fusion of guitar, hip hop and pop, a union which has seen the Motherwell born 5-piece referred to as "The best live band in Scotland" - Sunday Mail. The band competed for the once in a lifetime opportunity to play in New York City when they performed live as part of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland and Creative Scotland's Big Apple Award. The live final took place in Glasgow's G2 venue in December 2013 where the band went head to head with some of Scotland's most promising emerging music talents, and were judged by a panel of industry stalwarts. Kerr Okan, The LaFontaines vocalist said: "If you had told me even a year ago that we would be chosen as the top act to represent the country, as part of the Nordoff-Robbins Scotland Big Apple Award, I would have asked you very politely to stop pulling my leg! We couldn’t be more excited about taking Fontmania to the Big Apple, and to do it during Scotland Week makes it all the more special. We will truly represent Scotland and show it off on the best possible stage.” Caroline Parkinson, Director of Creative Development at Creative Scotland, said: "The Big Apple Award presents an exciting opportunity for The LaFontaines to perform in New York. Showcasing during Scotland Week will provide opportunities for the band to make new connections and build their international fan base." LAU: Also on the bill for the Caledonian Collective are award winning Scottish folk band Lau, who started 2014 with a sold out performance at Glasgow's Celtic Connections receiving yet more five star reviews including The Guardian who wrote "Lau are the UK's best live band". Their most recent album "Race The Loser" received rave reviews with accolades including five stars from the Guardian who listed the album in their Best Albums of the Year Poll. The band were also shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year in 2013 (SAY Awards) and have performed on TV show Later…With Jools Holland. Touted as modern folk music’s most innovative band, Lau's performances are thrilling and demonstrate the sheer brilliance of the 3-pieces talent and free-thinking vision; something which was recognised by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, with whom the band have won the award for Best Group 4 years running. The band continue to develop their sound and explore new directions, releasing a remix EP which features reinterpretations and re-works of the bands work by internationally respected artists including Matthew Herbert, Frightened Rabbit's Gordon Skene and Sei A. Donald MacLeod, Chairman of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland charity and owner of promoters CPL Entertainment Ltd (and renowned live music venues The Cathouse & The Garage) commented: "The wealth of musical talent coming out of Scotland is phenomenal, everyone at Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland and CPL are thrilled that The LaFontaines and Lau will be representing the charity and Scotland in New York. It's a fantastic opportunity for the bands to promote themselves, and a fantastic opportunity for us as a charity to play our part in promoting Scotland internationally as a hub of creative talent." Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland helps improve the lives of children and adults isolated by disability, trauma or illness. The charity requires £500,000 each year to operate and their aim is to Make Music, Change Lives. The unique qualities of music as therapy can enhance communication, support change and enable people to live more resourcefully and creatively. For more information on the charity visit www.nordoffrobbinsscotland.org.uk
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Pachamama Productions present GRIT: The Martyn Bennett Story Buy your tickets now @ http://www.tramway.org/events/Pages/Grit-The-Martyn-Bennett-Story.aspx
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Tickets are now on sale for awardwinning actor and theatre director Cora Bissett’s latest production, based on the life and music of one of Scotland's most innovative and influential musicians Martyn Bennett.
possibilities.” Cora’s work spans an extremely diverse range of theatre styles: from classical, physical, devised and experimental and creating her own devised shows; to working collaboratively with choreographers, aerial artists, live improvising singers and musicians. The new production follows the critically acclaimed Glasgow Girls which has had successful runs in Glasgow, London, Paris, Chicago and New York and last week won the Best New Musical Award at the Off West End Theatre Awards.
Tickets for the Glasgow shows are available through the Tramway website: www.tramway.org/events/Pages/Grit-The-Martyn-Bennett-Story. Written by Kieran Hurley and directed by Cora, GRIT: The Martyn Bennett aspx Story forms part of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Cultural Programme and will showcase at two locations later this year – Glasgow’s For the Mull events contact the Mull Theatre Box office: 01688 302828 / Tramway from 3-7 June (with previews on 30/31 May) and Mull Theatre 01688 302211 / bookings@comar.co.uk from 20-22 June. Martyn stormed the underground music scene in the 90s with his unique blend of high energy dance beats and Gaelic influences. The production tells the story of his phenomenal musical imagination, passion, fierce love of life, music, the country and people who inspired his ground-breaking creations, and his fight against the cancer which ultimately robbed him of his short life at 33.
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The cross-form piece reflects Martyn's own Scots-Canadian heritage and is an exciting international collaboration with Montreal's renowned choreographer Dana Gingras, whose work explores the fragility and endurance of human nature with choreography that is physically punishing, but machine-like in precision. The show features world-class acrobatic artists from Cirque Du Soleil alongside an ensemble of Scotland's dance and aerial artists and actors, set against the backdrop of Martyn's legendary dance music in its original form. Fans of Martyn are also in for another treat with a mini music festival of artists inspired by his work at An Tobar from 19-22 June, featuring amongst others, brilliant folk visionaries LAU. Commenting on GRIT: The Martyn Bennett Story, Cora said: “Martyn was a phenomenal creative force, making music which was way ahead of its time and I am really excited to present his story to a whole new generation who may not be aware of the amazing work he produced in the short life he had. “Both in the context of the Commonwealth Games and our referendum year, I feel Martyn is also a potent icon of a Scot who had the deepest respect and love for his heritage and was passionate about finding ways in which his culture could meet, and connect with others.
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“To tell his story now is to tell a tale of ambitious dreams and
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New EU law for digital music hits the right note Music lovers across Europe have received a welcome boost thanks to new legislation that will make it easier for online music providers to offer their services across the whole EU, rather than in just one or a few countries. Currently, digital music services must comply with individual rules for licences, rights and royalties, meaning that only one digital music service is currently available EU-wide. However, following a vote in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, online music providers will be able to purchase licences that apply right across the EU, meaning that music lovers with have access to far more services and fewer licencing costs to music providers should mean lower prices for consumers. European Conservatives and Reformists Group Legal Affairs spokesman Sajjad Karim MEP has argued that the measures are essential to help complete the EU's single market in digital services. He said: "New digital music services such as Deezer and Spotify are coming online and challenging established tech giants in many EU countries, but they are currently hampered by outdated licencing laws. These rules will make it easier for companies to offer musical services right across the EU, with access to over 500 million consumers. "For music lovers, these reforms will mean a greater choice of services and eventually cheaper music. This directive will help those new start-up companies that are already revolutionising how we receive our music online. "The digital music revolution will no longer be hampered by outdated EU law. There are already some great online music services in different EU countries and soon they can be made available right across the continent."
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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE
David Paul Jones
............ member profile: This is a MUSIC NEWS Scotland series profiling Scottish Music Centre members
"The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"
David Paul Jones is an Edinburgh-based composer, pianist and vocalist specialising in music for piano, the human voice and music for theatre. He has written and performed throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide including Australia, the Middle East and South America. He is producer of his contemporary classical collective DPJ ensemble and his debut album Something There is recorded on Linn Records. David studied classical piano and composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the early 90's and is regarded as one of Scotland's foremost composers and musicians. David's music and live performances explore highly evocative and emotional soundworlds. His catalogue consists largely of soundtracks and stage performances for multi-award winning theatre productions and companies including Grid Iron, Catherine Wheels, Cryptic and the National Theatre Of Scotland. His scores and publications include songs, choral works and instrumental pieces written over the last twenty years for his own solo performances and for other artists including soprano Lisa Milne, Alyth McCormack and National Youth Choir Of Scotland. He is producer for the DPJ ensemble who feature on his album Something There recorded on Linn records. David is the recipient of the prestigious "He comes to song-writing from a background of contemporary classical Glenfiddich Spirit Of Scotland Award for music. composing; one with a flair for evocative language and an imagination crammed with perceptive insights and abidingly wishful thinking." Herald "A pianist, singer and composer of immense lyrical talent and depth." Scotsman
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www.scottishmusiccentre.com : https://twitter.com/scottishmusic : www.facebook.com/scottishmusiccentre The Scottish Music Centre currently supports in excess of 100 composer, group/small business and corporate members. Offering a wealth of advantages, initiatives include the bi-monthly Composers' Digest and Exposed Melodies podcast series, annual Composition Marathon, regular networking events and notification of valuable opportunities, extensive publicity and increased correspondence with national companies, chamber ensembles, soloists and festivals.
For further information, please contact: Christopher Glasgow, Communications Officer: chris.glasgow@scottishmusiccentre.com / 0141 552 5222 or visit: www.scottishmusiccentre.com
New BA (Hons) 'top up' programme for Scottish music The Academy of Music and Sound has long been associated with training excellence with many successful students now working in the music industry. The Academy of Music and Sound in Edinburgh have been offering BTEC, HNC and HND qualifications for over seven years in Scotland and this year they are very proud to announce the launch of their BA (Hons) ‘top up’ programme in Performance Industries.
For anyone interested in any of the Higher Education programmes offered by The Academy of Music and Sound, including HNC, HND and BA (Hons) there will be a Free Higher Education Information Event held at The Academy of Music and Sound Edinburgh and Red Dog Music on Thursday 3rd April at 6pm. Anyone interested in studying at the Academy of Music & Sound who attends will be treated to some great live music performances and a Music Industry The BA (Hons) ‘top up' is a one-year programme in partnership with the Panel discussing music education and University of Wolverhampton. The BA (Hons) programme can be tailored its role within the modern music to the interests and career aspirations of each individual student including industry. The Academy of Music and music performance, music production and music business. Through a Sound will also offer a presentation variety of exciting projects, students can develop their practical on their Higher Education provision musicianship, sound recording, composition and songwriting skills. and a Q&A session. Students will have an enormous amount of creative autonomy and freedom to tailor their degree to suit their needs. Academy of Music & The music industry panel will be Sound Director Kevin Harding says “The really great thing about our BA chaired by Adam Armit (SQA, (Hons) programme is that it gets musicians out in the industry, creating Circular Records), Richy Muirhead (Scottish music and earning a living a year earlier than following a traditional two Alternative Music Awards), Bruce Findlay (Schoolhouse Management, exyear Scottish ‘top up’ programme” Simple Minds Manager) plus more TBC. Entry to the BA (Hons) ‘top up’ can be through successful completion of either a HND/Foundation Degree programme or through Accredited Prior Learning (APL) for professional musicians and music teachers already working in the industry.
As spaces for the HE Launch are strictly limited, so it is essential that anyone seriously interested in attending books their space by calling The Academy of Music and Sound on 0131 656 0600 or emailing edinburgh@academyofmusic.ac.uk
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Hailing from the east of Scotland, Dropkick have drawn on influences such as Wilco, Tom Petty and The Everly Brothers to produce their own blend of harmony-driven alt-county powerpop. “Homeward” is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their songwriting and arrangements. But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a growing band of fans of all ages, all around the world. Since the release of their self-titled debut album on their own Taylored Records label in 2001, the band has now released a total of 12 albums and 3 EPs, making them one of Scotland’s most prolific bands. Their 2008 album “Dot The i” was re-issued on Rock Indiana Records of Spain and was also “album of the week” on BBC Radio Nan Gaidheal. In autumn 2008 Dropkick’s relationship with Sound Asleep Records of Sweden began with the release of the critically acclaimed album “Patchwork”. This album, which is officially sold out but now trades for several times its RRP on Amazon and eBay, was followed by a further 3 albums and 1 EP over the next four years. In 2013, Dropkick returned to their roots with their first Taylored Records release for 5 years: a limited edition EP “Style”, which sold out in just over a month. “Homeward” has also been licensed for release in Spain on the Discos Bobo Integral label. Dropkick have played countless numbers of gigs in their career, including several headline Scottish tours, the Darvel Festival, Tartan Heart Festival, International Pop Overthrow Festival and most recently, 9 sell-out headline shows in Spain (including an album launch gig in Madrid in May 2011). They have also had significant airplay recently, including BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Scotland’s Tom Morton, Roddy Hart, Brand New Country, Get It On, Vic Galloway and Janice Forsyth shows. Dropkick have
performed 10 songs live on the Tom Morton Show on BBC Radio Scotland, firstly on an outside broadcast in July 2007 and then at the BBC studios in Nov 2007, the latter being part of a Children In Need special. They also played live on the same station’s ‘Highland Café’ show in July 2008 and again in July 2009. Elsewhere, Dropkick have had a huge amount of airplay around the world, but most notably in Spain where the band’s popularity increased dramatically thanks to the internet. In recent years Dropkick have shared the stage with acts such as Marc Olson, Seasick Steve, The Primary 5, Half Man Half Biscuit, Snow Patrol, Kit Clark (ex Danny Wilson), Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Sid Griffin, Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire and ‘Guitar George’ Borowski. Andrew Taylor has also produced recordings by many other bands, most notably the critically acclaimed album “The Long Haul” by The Wynntown Marshals. In 2011, Dropkick made 59 previously unreleased recordings free to download from their website, including 2 full albums. Following a Scottish tour in April and some festival appearances in the summer, Dropkick will head to Spain once again for a 5 date tour in October 2014.
Cherrygrove : album : 'No Time Like Now'
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With traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, Cherrygrove are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. So far, they have enticed audiences internationally with performances at the London 2012 Olympics as well as Europe’s largest celtic music festival, Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. ‘No Time Like Now’ was produced and engineered in Scotland by Angus Lyon (Blazin’ Fiddles, Box Club) and brings together the band’s favourite sets as well as some brand new material. Their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements showcase the unique blend of influences the 5 musicians bring.
"CherryGrove have worked really hard this last year and it's brilliant to see their debut album out. I really enjoy their unique take on the tradition and I know the fans and promotors will love this album.” - Simon Thoumire (Creative Director, Hands Up For Trad). The launch tour in March will take their debut album around Scotland: Stereo, Glasgow - Thursday 20th (in association with Folklub) / Golspie Inn, Golspie - Friday 21st / Community Centre, Spean Bridge - Saturday 22nd / The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore - Sunday 23rd / Edinburgh House Concert - Monday 24th CherryGrove are; Grant McFarlane - accordion, Heather Shelley - piano, Marianne Fraser - guitar & vocals, Sarah MacNeil - harp and Mhairi Mackinnon - fiddle.
“It’s been extremely exciting recording our debut album we can’t wait to let everyone hear it.” - Marianne Fraser
The band have been incredibly lucky with help and support from their followers in making their debut album a reality. Through a Kickstarter project online, people were able to pledge money in return for exclusive rewards. The band were overwhelmed with the generosity they received and ended up raising 218% of their initial target. Creative Scotland were also key in the realisation of this project - the funding received allowed their debut album to reach its full potential. Their energetic and lively presence on stage convey the band’s passion for traditional music. Constantly striving to augment their performances, the album launch tour is sure to provide a few surprises along the way. With BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2014, Robyn Stapleton and MG Alba Gaelic Singer of the Year 2013, Rachel Walker on board, the concerts will showcase the best in traditional music today.
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download CHERRYGROVE No Time Like Now Album : cd / download Release Date: 21 March
With traditional songs, contemporary melodies and original compositions, CHERRYGROVE are one of Scotland’s most exciting new folk ensembles. Their debut album, ’NO TIME LIKE NOW’, showcases the exceptional level of musicianship in the band through their sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/cherrygrove www.cherrygrove.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/cherrygrovemusic Available from: www.cherrygrovemusic.com www.cherrygrove.bandcamp.com iTunes www.cherrygrovemusic.com www.facebook.com/cherrygrovemusic www.twitter.com/cherrygroveband ------------------------------------------------
DROPKICK Homeward
Album : cd / download / vinyl Release Date: 18 April
IMAGINARY CREATURES
The Butterfly’s Dream Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer and multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest musicians include guitar ace Keith More, harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and exLindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD also coming soon on itunes + spotify Facebook:
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“Homeward” is Dropkick’s most varied and accomplished collection of songs to date, demonstrating a growing maturity in their song writing and arrangements. But it is their ear for melody and harmony that are their finest assets, helping Dropkick’s music appeal to a growing band of fans of all ages, all around the world. Listen/Watch: https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com
relationship, to the point where they need time apart to learn to appreciate one another. It's all about learning to trust each other, taking that big step and putting faith in someone you feel so much towards." Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/silvercoastmusic-1 Available from: Digital download and there will also be a limited run of physical copies too (available at our shows).
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Believe
Ladykiller Caterpillar, new rockers from Edinburgh, releasing their debut EP and hitting the local scene hard in 2014. "A powerful, hard-hitting, riff-tastic anthem…retaining ‘Believe’ was recorded in legendary Glasgow studio the big, amp bursting qualities of the likes of Biffy CaVa Sound , Aaron Murray frontman of the band and Clyro.” – isthismusic.com songwriter said about the single: "Believe is a song that “Good time vibes, classic feel, with a contemporary is written about two people who love each other but edge” – Jim Gellatly have both had difficult lives and this puts strain on their single : cd / download Release Date: 3 March
ANDY GALLAGHER & OVERHAUL
Achukma
Album : cd / download Release Date: Digital-Out Now : CD-17 March Andy Gallagher & Overhaul are back with their 4th studio release "Achukma". Recorded in studios in Scotland, USA and Canada, Andy brought in some old friends to help record the album and overhauled well... Overhaul. Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes), Astrid Young (Neil Young), Mike Watt (Iggy & The Stooges), Joey Huffman (Soul Asylum) are a few of the names that recorded on this album. Listen/Watch: http://andygallagheroverhaul.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/andygallagher Available from: http://andygallagher.net/store itunes: http://bit.ly/1c7cNKz googleplay: http://bit.ly/1lkZEQQ www.andygallagheroverhaul.com www.facebook.com/ andygallagherandoverhaul www.twitter.com/andygallaghers google+: http://bit.ly/1bLeeOl
LOUISE RUTKOWSKI
Diary Of A Lost Girl Album : cd / download Release Date: 21 February
Former This Mortal Coil and The Hope Blister vocalist Louise Rutkowski releases her first solo album. Co-written with and produced by Irvin Duguid it is described by its supporters as, “A truly haunting and beautiful album”, “Beautiful, stirring, and alive with emotion”, and “Pure poetic, lovelorn angst at its best”. It includes mixes by Calum Malcolm (The Blue Nile), and Steve Orchard (Sir Paul McCartney, Chris Cornell). Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/louise-rutkowski/sets/ diary-of-a-lost-girl Available from: Release via Itunes, Amazon MP3 and CD Love Music Glasgow www.louiserutkowski.co.uk www.facebook.com/louiserutkowski https://twitter.com/LouiseRutkowski
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download Listen/Watch: http://ladykillercaterpillar.bandcamp.com Available from: http://ladykillercaterpillar.bandcamp.com physical copies, email: band@ladykillercaterpillar.com
iTunes: http://bit.ly/1mHfl6u CD at gigs and from Folk Rag Records Insane track free on Soundcloud
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THE NEW MADRIDS
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GLEADHRAICH ep : cd / download Release Date: 31 March
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Through the Heart of Town, from The New Madrids, comprises ten awesome songs featuring soaring pedal steel, telecaster guts and gristle, blinding harmonies and all tied together by a choogling rhythm section. "A sweeping record, soaring harmony and irresistible charm....Stax pride meets Lower East Side sleaze." 8/10 - Louder than War.
Carnoustie Celtic rock band, Gleadhraich, will be releasing their long awaited debut EP, Pipe Dreams. Recorded at Kirriemuir's DD8 Music Studio, Pipe Dreams Listen/Watch: contains four tracks: Unite the Clans, Teenage Kicks/ https://soundcloud.com/new-madrids Georgia Gordon, just 19, from the Scottish Borders One Way or Another, California Calling and My released her EP, Never Seen the Sun, to a packed Jazz Generation/ You Really Got Me. The EP has been mixed www.thenewmadrids.com/albums.html Bar in Edinburgh on 11 January. 'bound for bigger and and mastered by Gregor Pratt. Available from: better things' and 'a huskily mature sound with a tone www.amazon.co.uk and personality pitched somewhere between folk and Listen/Watch: www.amazon.com rock' The Scotsman. She was asked back to Celtic www.youtube.com/watch?v=vewRJ699sTM www.birnamcdshop.com Connections this year 'already a star in the making'. Her lyrics have been described as 'unique and strikingly Available from: www.thenewmadrids.com poetic'. iTunes https://twitter.com/NewMadrids CD's available at live shows. These will be limited www.facebook.com/TheNewMadrids Listen/Watch: edition and available first at a special Pipe Dreams https://soundcloud.com/georgiagordonmusic launch show at the Starlight Showroom, Dundee on 26 -----------------------------------------------youtube: http://bit.ly/1honAPe April. ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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ESTHER SWIFT
PATSY REID
THE FRIEL SISTERS
The Mairches
The Brightest Path
The Friel Sisters
The long-awaited new solo album from one of the finest young fiddle players in the UK, bursting with jaw-dropping tunes and sublime contemporary songs. Her first solo recording since 2008, The Brightest Path combines newly unearthed traditional Scottish melodies with soaring self-penned tunes and sublime contemporary songs, displaying the full breadth of Patsy’s talents
The Friel Sisters are excited to announce the recent release of their long awaited self-titled debut album with guest musicians Gearóid Mooney, Griogair Labhruidh & Seamus O’Kane. Featuring lively traditional Irish music interspersed with song in English and Irish they achieve a close blend on fiddle, flute and uilleann pipes.
EP : cd - but one track available for free: https://soundcloud.com/estherswift/for-you Release Date: 27 February Esther Swift is a singer-songwriter and harpist. Her new EP 'The Mairches' features cojon, string quartet and trumpet and the songs are based on her life growing up in The Scottish Borders. Whilst being heavily influenced by her folk roots, her music also uses a lot of jazz, blues and minimalist references, and she has been compared to artists who include Kate Bush, Eddie Reader and Joanna Newsom. She is delighted to be launching 'The Mairches' In The Caves in Edinburgh on the 27 February, where she will be joined by the musicians who feature on it, and supported by the wonderfully talented guitarist Mike Brown. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/estherswift/for-you http://estherswift.bandcamp.com/ Available from:
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Album : cd Release Date: 24 February
Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/patsy-reid http://patsyreid.amazingtunes.com Available from: www.patsyreid.com/shop www.propermusic.com/product-details/PatsyReid-The-Brightest-Path-165421 www.patsyreid.com www.facebook.com/patsy.reid.3 www.twitter.com/patsyreid
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Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/thefrielsisters/the-frielsisters-humours-of http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrielsisters Available from: http://frielmusic.com/#album Claddagh Records, Celtic Note, All Celtic Music, Tambourine(Japan), CD baby, iTunes, Google Play www.frielmusic.com www.facebook.com/frielsisters https://twitter.com/TheFrielSisters
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download BEECHES Young Soul
single : cd / download Release Date: 17 March Beeches are a Scottish indie/alternative band based in Edinburgh. They have been described in the past as “tight musicianship and perfect pop melodies”. The four piece have been active since 2012 but their roots stem from very early childhood friendships. Robert, Oscar and Walter have been friends since pre primary school days, retaining a close friendship despite all studying at different schools. During the autumn months of 2013 the band were busy recording two tracks at the prestigious Castle Sound Studios and The Depot Studios funded with the YMI initiative. “Young Soul” will be their first official Single under the name “Beeches”. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/beechesmusic
Album : cd / download Release Date: 24 February 56n are Graeme Hawley (of Oldham) and Derek Martin (of Dundee), living in Edinburgh for over 18 years, and together for 15. Sleevenotes is their first album. It is not so much something that you listen to, as something that makes you feel you have been listened to. A record in sounds and words of the passing of time, during which love endured, relationships deepened, dreams stalled, and 56n sought refuge in the night sky, garden plants, and their neighbourhood. Personal and honest, it will feel familiar not just to audiences who have loved hearing these words on stage, but to new audiences who identify with the 21st century themes and its strong sense of artistic integrity. In short, it is a soundtrack to now. Timeless, relevant, considered. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/56n
Available from: Will be available on itunes, bandcamp, spotify, Amazon
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BLUE FOX KNIGHTS Blue Fox Knights Album : cd / download
Release Date: Out Now This new, eponymous album from The Blue Fox Knights consists of an eclectic blend of genres and styles: indie folk rock with a blend of eastern swing and country music. The album contains a diverse range of original songs with strong melodies, and was professionally mixed and mastered at Castlesound Studios. Listen/Watch: www.bluefoxknights.co.uk/listen Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.bluefoxknights.co.uk www.facebook.com/bluefoxknightsmusic ------------------------------------------------
TIM KLIPHUIS The Grappelli Album Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
The new live release from the Tim Kliphuis Trio, takes Tim back to his gypsy jazz roots and to the inspirational meeting he had with French jazz violin maestro, Stéphane Grappelli in 1995. Recorded live in Scotland, this Trio album features repertoire from the Parisian years with Django (1934-1938) and five beautiful
TWELFTH DAY
THE MEDIA WHORES
TERRY McDERMOTT
Speak From The Start
Pornophonica
Lose this Feeling
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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As described by reviewers: "Pure sonic gold dust" Herald / "More bite than a junkyard dog" New Hellfire Club / "Close your eyes and think of The Libertines when Mick Jones was involved with them and you would be skulking in the right alley doing the wrong deal.” - Itsaxxxxthing / "The Media Whores deserve all good fortune which comes their way for pouring their hearts and guts into something as stunning as Pornophonica" - Fusion
"The Voice" Season 3 runner-up Terry McDermott and his band the Bonfires have returned with another stunning, sweeping Britrock ballad, co-written with Todd Burman of Australia's Juke Kartel. (Todd also worked on Terry's first post-"Voice" single, "Pictures," which went to number one on the iTunes rock chart.) And judging by the new video for the track, Terry hasn't lost the feeling at all, perfectly suits the dreamy song...and yes, it does rock. (Lyndsey Parker / Rolling Stone)
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"Speak From The Start is an EP of cover songs Twelfth Day were inspired to create after BBC Radio Manchester asked them to cover You’re The One For Me Fatty by Morrissey as part of their 40th birthday celebrations. Twelfth Day folk up songs by Twin Atlantic, Passion Pit, Blondie and Kanye West, as well as the Morrissey classic." Listen/Watch: https://twelfthday.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/twelfthday
Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/#themediawhores www.reverbnation.com/themediawhores
(CDs and download) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/speak-from-the-start-ep/id716473811
Available from: National release via 'Proper Music Group' available in major record shops such as HMV and indie shops such as Lovemusic, Glasgow and Europa, Stirling. Amazon, itunes and ebay music shops
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Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/terrymcdermott/losethis-feeling-mcdermott http://terrymcdermottmusic.com/videos/ Available from: http://terrymcdermottmusic.com/buy/ http://terrymcdermottmusic.com/ www.facebook.com/terrymacmusic https://twitter.com/TerryMacMusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download Grappelli compositions from the seventies and eighties, most of which have never been covered in concert or on CD before. Tim, Nigel and Roy perform this collection of gems in the spirit of Grappelli, with a joyful, personal approach that goes beyond styles or genres. Listen/Watch: www.timkliphuis.com/video Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com www.timkliphuis.com https://twitter.com/KliphuisTim www.facebook.com/TimKliphuisMusic ------------------------------------------------
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Paul Anderson, from the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, is one of Scotland’s most respected traditional musicians. Land of the Standing Stones is really a love letter to Paul’s native Aberdeenshire as all but a couple of the 51 Atmospherics tunes on the album are inspired by the people, Album : cd / download landscape and history of the North-East of Scotland. Release Date: Out Now The music on the album has all been composed by Paul himself and at 70 minutes in length, it’s a considerable Atmospherics is the new album from jazz singer Kate Daniels. In a style she calls Jazz Noir , Kate evokes Julie achievement. The music, though rooted in the traditional Scots fiddle idiom, is also contemporary in London and the cellar bars of the 1950's. With distinguished musicians including John Etheridge, Tony style. He has been ably supported in this by a superb Coe, Alec Dankworth and John Horler, Kate has created group of musicians, which includes Shona Donaldson (Scots singer of the year 2009), Swedish citern genius arrangements of classic songs, inspired by the Ale Carr, Ali Napier (Dougie MacLean band) and haunting imagery of post-war film noir. Scottish acting star Kevin McKidd on guitar and vocals.
KATE DANIELS
Listen/Watch: www.katedanielsjazz.co.uk/#!/music Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.birnamcdshop.com
BILLY LIAR All I've Got
ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Billy's reflections on modern life combined with his machine-gun strumming are urgent, immediate, lifeaffirming and delivered with more charm than your average 'acoustic punk poet'. You're gonna get the honest truth from this Liar. Listen/Watch: www.officialbillyliar.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyobhcCJdm0
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VARIOUS ARTISTS (Dogs Got A Bone Records) Capitalised: Tall Tales & Low Lives of Edinburgh Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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TURNING PLATES Falling Lives
single : video download Release Date: 12 December
A ten track compilation album featuring a blend of Edinburgh`s old guard and the fresh faced newcomers to the capital`s music scene. There`s new and exclusive tracks from Frantic Chant, Epsilon One and Jimmy Miller while The Green Tambourine Band and The Jackals contribute re-worked versions of recent releases.
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SIENNA Give Me Your Love ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Formed in Kinross, Scotland in 2012 Sienna have already received great plaudits in the Scottish media and absolutely wowed crowds at ‘T in the Park’, Not bad for a group all under 21. Their party vibe, powerful harmonies and energetic songwriting along with captivating lead vocals and guitar from frontman Danny McAtear, make them a must see new band.
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/siennamusicuk/sets/give-meListen: http://dgab.bandcamp.com/album/capitalised-tall-tales- your-love/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWqVcWrDuMI low-lives-of-edinburgh
Turning plates release a teaser of their hotly anticipated Available from: début album ‘The Shouting Cave’. Falling lives features http://dgab.bandcamp.com/album/capitalised-tall-taleslow-lives-of-edinburgh an exciting video promo featuring two professional dancers in a dark tale of love in the digital game. http://dgabrecords.wix.com/dgab www.facebook.com/DGABrecords Listen/Watch: https://twitter.com/DGABrecords http://youtu.be/laEsw2v3zZg Available from: www.turningplates.co.uk
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PAUL ANDERSON Land of the Standing Stones Album : cd / download
Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/give-me-your-lovesingle/id726171729 https://play.spotify.com/ album/5aWIunhiV4khsZ7gZ4GcLJ www.siennabandmusic.com www.facebook.com/SiennaBandMusic https://twitter.com/SiennaUK ------------------------------------------------
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download Wake
started exploring the different harmonic possibilities of a body of the most interesting and representative Scots Album : cd / download chorus songs they could find and, having decided that Release Date: Out Now some of these songs would benefit from instrumental arrangements too, asked well known arrangers Frank Dante's 'Wake' showcases the songwriting talents of McLaughlin and Stewart Hardy to arrange, manage and Seán McLaughlin (a member of Idlewild’s Rod Jones' solo project, The Birthday Suit), the band have captured perform on the project. It is hoped that the CD and a modern folk sound that epitomises the Scottish indie booklet will not only be enjoyable in their own right, but also provide a portal for those who wish to explore the scene's uncanny ability to blend contemporary great Scots song repertoire further, and be a motivation innovation with more traditional values. and inspiration for all singers and musicians to take this materiel and develop to use it to make their own music. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/wearedante
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MICK WEST & MULDOON'S PICNIC A Scots Chorus Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Listen: www.last.fm/music/Muldoon%27s+Picnic
Do What You Love is the new album from Scottish singer/songwriter Colin Mackay and follows on from his two previous albums, Handle With Care and Whiskey Morning. The album was recorded State-side, features a host of musicians, and was produced and engineered by Bil Vorndick. Listen: www.colinmackaymusic.com Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk www.Amazon.com iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com
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A Scots Chorus is a joint venture between veteran Scots Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now singer Mick West and the fantastic a cappella group Muldoon's Picnic. In mid 2012, West and Muldoon's
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'Beyond The Sea is the new album from Scottish singer Coreen Scott. Singing in French, English and Portuguese, the album is a collection of songs from around the world. From the haunting melodies of Sandy Denny's Who Knows Where the Time Goes and Tom Wait's The Briar and the Rose to the thought-provoking lyrics of Weeping and the deceptively jaunty sound of Je ne veux pas travailler, Coreen’s voice soars above
ROWAN ROSS
FRASER FIFIELD
HEIDI TALBOT
Second Fiddle
Esotero
Button Up
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now This debut album, Second Fiddle, is a collection of melodic songs and instrumentals from Scottish singer/songwriter Rowan Ross. The tracks were written at various points in his life. His songs show a great deal of clarity and depth. The title "Second Fiddle" came from one of the songs on the album, and is also a reference to the two violins he used in the recordings : one dark in colour and tone, and the other light. Rowan is joined by a host of musicians on this album, including Alyn Cosker, Angus Lyon, Gillian Fleetwood, Konrad Wiszniewski, Louis Abbot, Maeve MacKinnon, Rick Standley, Rosie Townhill and Sam West. Listen/Watch: www.rowanross.com/Rowan_Ross/video.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Zmg0a1mrw Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com iTunes / Amazon MP3 www.birnamcdshop.com www.rowanross.com www.facebook.com/rowanrossmusic
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Esotero is the 5th release by multiinstrumentalist composer, Fraser Fifield. Recorded as a live studio session in summer 2013, it features Fraser with award winning guitarist and long term collaborator Graeme Stephen. Seamless live electronics place atmospheric texture around their original melodies and improvisations. A unique sound. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/fraserfifield https://fraserfifield.bandcamp.com http://www.youtube.com/tanarrecords Available from: http://www.fraserfifield.com/shop/esotero/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/esotero/ id762129917?uo=4 www.fraserfifield.com www.facebook.com/fraserfifieldmusic www.twitter.com/fraserfifield
single : download Release Date: 1 December The new single from Irish folk singer Heidi Talbot’s latest album ‘Angels Without Wings’, is a beautiful modern day folk song. Co written and sung with King Creosote, AKA Kenny Anderson, ‘Button Up’ was created after the pair discovered a mutual admiration: “He was asked to pick his fantasy band for The Independent and he picked me and Morten Harket from A-ha on joint lead vocals,” Heidi laughs. She conceived the melody for Button Up with Anderson in mind, and he sent back his own lyrics. The result is a brooding urgent love song. Heidi is touring the UK in November ande December with multi instrumentalist/Producer John McCusker and Irish Guitarist and singer John Doyle. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/heiditalbotofficial https://soundcloud.com/proper-musicdistribution/heidi-talbot-button-up-radio/s-9EEhq Available from: www.heiditalbot.com/shop.html www.heiditalbot.com https://twitter.com/heiditalbot www.facebook.com/Heiditalbotofficial
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download the beautiful instrumental melodies and tight-knit harmonies – there is something for everyone on this CD, including lovely interpretations of such classics as the Dylan's To Make You Feel My Love, Piaf’s La vie en rose, and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird, but also the more rhythmic South African Weeping, the Portuguese Manha de carnival and the lovely French La mer.
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Tango at the Lost Café is the new album from singer/ songwriter Gavin Sutherland, featuring special guests including his old Sutherland Brothers and Quiver partners, Iain Sutherland, Tim Renwick and Willie Wilson. "A rough sketch of 'Tango At The Lost Café' appeared in my head as I drove home under a starry sky and, by the time I'd got in and put the kettle on, I kind of knew where I was going. Olé!" - Gavin Sutherland.
CEILIDHCATU
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NordEste /NorthEast Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
A Brazilian percussionist, Allysson Velez travels to Huntly, Scotland. There he is touched by the very first contact with the Scottish Ceilidh and impressed by the common musical language of the north east of Scotland and the north east of Brazil. Here he worked with a special selection of local Scottish musicians and a musician from West Africa, who has settled in the area, to transform an encounter into a musical flow of exchanging gifts and virtues. This album, NordEste/ NorthEast, documents that exchange of Scottish and Brazillian music, which also inaugurates a new word, Ceilidhcatu, merging the words Ceilidh (a traditional Gaelic social gathering, which usually involves playing music and dancing) and Maracatu (a performance genre found in Pernambuco state, in northeastern Brazil), from which the musicians have taken their name. Listen:
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FULLSCEILIDH SPELEMANNSLAG 500 Sessions
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Fullsceilidh Spelemannslag are an 11-piece, Shetlandbased instrumental group. Their fiddle driven music, backed by a hard hitting rhythm section, is drawn from their Shetland traditions, alongside Nordic and Celtic influences. 500 Sessions is the group's new album and features a wonderful mix of traditional tunes and new compositions with the isles' rich heritage in mind.
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STEPHEN LEE 4 Orchestral Pieces Album : cd Release Date: Out Now
4 Orchestral Pieces is a body of work composed by Stephen Lee. Influences reflected in it include the rich, dark imagery of the art of Douglas Gordon and of Caravaggio, the melancholic vision and 'eternal solitude' of the poetry of James Thomson/Charles Baudelaire and the range and poignancy of the musicianship of Billy MacKenzie. Of the tracks, Before the Autumn Came (2 movements) was directly inspired by a Billy MacKenzie vocal melody. Listen: www.last.fm/music/Stephen+Lee+(Piano) Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk www.Amazon.com iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com www.facebook.com/stephenleepiano ------------------------------------------------
DEREK TRIPP Glimpses
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may be small but its stature and longevity are huge to say the least. We pride ourselves on running a friendly event with workshops and competitions to suit all tastes, and the World famous Puff-a -Box competition just has to be seen to be believed!
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Inverness 1-14 March Inverness's Music Festival is a competitive event attracting over 1000 entrants to venues throughout the city. Prizes are awarded in a multitude of styles across Vocal, Instrumental, Speech, Gaelic and Scottish disciplines. www.invernessmusicfestival.org/Festival/
Wee Dub Festival Edinburgh 7-9 March The 2014 edition of Wee Dub Festival is by far the best line-up yet, featuring giants of UK dancehall culture, top live bands, and hot upcoming talent. For the artist line-up and programme go to the website below. Tickets are now on sale for all 5 sessions, as well as Earlybird Weekend tickets and Wee Dub Mega Tickets, which get you into both the festival and Wee Dub Hogmanay for a healthy discount. We look forward to welcoming you to another weekend of roots, culture and good vibes in Edinburgh in March 2014.
Knoydart Festival is a weekend-long outdoor music festival for the whole family, centred around Scottish traditional music. It has been held every two years since 2009 and the next one is in 2015.
The cream of Scotland’s songwriting talent is teaming up for a series of unique concerts to celebrate the memory of the late Gerry Rafferty in his hometown of Paisley. Bring it all Home will www.facebook.com/knoydartmusicfestival bring together some of the finest Scottish artists of the past few decades for a star-studded tribute to Gerry and his life’s work. The festival – Haddow Fest a key part of the Homecoming Scotland Edinburgh celebrations – coincides with a two-month 2015 exhibition of the singer’s memorabilia at Paisley There will be no Haddow Fest this year but it will Museum, featuring artwork from his friend and another of Paisley’s best-known sons, John return in 2015. Byrne. www.facebook.com/haddowfest
Counterflows Glasgow 4-6 April Counterflows Glasgow based festival of contemporary experimental music featuring artists from across the world. The festival is held in April with occasional concerts throughout the year.
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Fifestock Kinross 7-30 March
Paisley 11-19 April
www.facebook.com/Counterflows The Annual Fifestock Music Festival takes place "Backstage” at The Green Hotel, Kinross. Latest Edinburgh International updates on the website. FIFESTOCK comes but once a year and here it is for 2014! A wide range Harp Festival Edinburgh of genres and artists for you all to experience. Don't leave it too late to book on 01577 863467 4-9 April
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Go-Rock Fest Gourock 12 April Go-Rock is a mini multi-venue festival aiming to showcase some of the great unsigned/ independent acts in Scotland. Just a short train ride from Glasgow, the pretty coastal town of Gourock with its intimate venues and stunning views is the perfect location for our small festival. Raising funds for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity. Tickets available from (17 Feb) www.tickets-scotland.com and www.eventbrite.co.uk www.go-rock-fest.com
The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Harp Festival is an annual celebration and gathering of musical talents. Find out more Niel Gow Scottish about us at www.clarsachsociety.co.uk The Fiddle Festival Clarsach Society (Comunn na Clarsaich) Dunkeld & Birnam encourages interest in the instrument, especially 21-23 March amongst young players, who enjoy its adaptability to solo work, accompaniment or The 2014 Niel Gow Festival will be held in the ensemble playing. The Society also presents the beautiful Perthshire village of Dunkeld & Birnam, Edinburgh International Harp Festival - an home of Niel Gow. The annual festival was annual celebration and gathering of musical established in 2004 to celebrate the life and talents. Every Spring we bring harpists from music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. It is across the globe together to rub shoulders with envisaged that through time the festival and you, the audience. other activities will gather enough funds to erect a fitting memorial to Niel Gow in Dunkeld & www.harpfestival.co.uk Birnam. Niel Gow (not Neil Gow) was born in Strathbraan on 22nd March 1727 and grew up in Wikeed Day Out the village of Inver, by Dunkeld. Glasgow
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TradFest Edinburgh Dùn Èideann
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Hawick Reivers Festival Hawick 23-25 March As always music is at the heart of Hawick Reivers Festival and Session A9 and Scocha will provide the focus for this. There are a number of new innovations this year and plans are being finalised for an exciting weekend. As the town hall is unavailable the main concert venue switches to the Old Baths where Scocha will kick off the festival in their own inimitable way.
Wikeed Day Out is a brand new festival coming to Glasgow and being held at Nice N Sleazys. The event will see 7 acts in one day come together from across Scotland in one venue. https://twitter.com/WikeedDayOut www.facebook.com/WikeedDayOut
Glenfarg Folk Feast Glenfarg 11-13 April Ran by Glenfarg Village Folk Club the festival
Caithness 18-20 April In 2004 we took a gamble and ran our first ever Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival (NNCCMF), which thankfully was a great success. Over the years it has gone from strength to strength, with country music fans converging on Caithness over Easter Weekend to be part of this 3-day 5-show extravaganza of live country music. This is truly an international event featuring top class acts from the USA, Canada, Europe, Ireland and the U.K. alongside our wealth of local talent and youth bands. www.nncmc.co.uk
Edinburgh 29 April - 11 May TradFest Edinburgh · Dùn Èideann is a vibrant festival of folk arts celebrating music, song, storytelling, dance, folk drama, arts and crafts, literature, architecture, film and multi-media in the capital city. The core programming theme for 2014 is ‘Revival and Renaissance’ which will explore the cyclical way in which Scotland’s folk arts burst into life and influence every other aspect of culture. Over 70 events were
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34th Shetland Folk Festival Shetland 1-4 May The Festival as the UK's most northerly folk festival is regarded a prestigious event for performers, locals and visitors alike. Organised by a voluntary committee (and run by an even bigger pool of volunteers) the Festival prides itself in reaching out to even the most far flung areas of Shetland. Concerts are organised throughout the isles, consisting of some of the best International, British and Shetland music that the world has to offer. In fact, visiting artistes are regularly dumbfounded by the quantity and quality of local musicians that our remote isles have to offer.
Isle of Bute 2-5 May The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival has grown spectacularly from its small beginnings to become one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Top-class UK and international names feature in a programme of traditional jazz music in one of Scotland's prettiest and friendliest seaside resorts.
3 May Come to the beautiful Scottish Borders and celebrate a fun packed day this May Bank Holiday Weekend. Professional touring 'tribute' bands promise a great family evening of entertainment. Coldplay tribute band "Coldplayer"; KOL Tribute 'The Kings Lyon'; 'Simple Minded'; Steve Cass himself and Justin Wilson aka 'No Strings Attached' and Madeleine Dow joins the line up performing an acoustic set. www.facebook.com/ soundfestivalgalashiels
Riverside Festival Glasgow 3-4 May
Scotland's premier electronic music festival Electric Frog returns this May Bank Holiday weekend with Electric Frog & Pressure Riverside Festival. Organisers have today revealed plans Darvel Music Festival to add a second day and return to the Darvel spectacular Riverside Museum site for the 3 May second consecutive year for the 2014 First in the 2014 Concert Series is Eric Bibb and instalment, with what’s set to be their biggest Band, with support from Michael Jerome Browne event yet. Organisers have reconfigured the site www.shetlandfolkfestival.com to feature two stages aiming to maximise the on 3rd May. Early bird special of £22.50 until space and enhance the festival experience for March 31st when price reverts to £25. Please Thornhill Music Festival support us by buying tickets early and if you can the thousands of electronic music fans expected to descend on the event over both days. The Dumfriesshire help us by making a donation and becoming a party will continue late into the night at various 2-4 May Festival Patron, you can do so by following the venues in the city. link below to the Festival Shop. We are hoping 20 plus band cross-genre Music Festival in that further sponsorship and funding will be in www.theelectricfrog.co.uk Dumfriesshire, early May Bank Holiday, Run by place later in the year that will enable us to Lewis Hamilton Music. The village is an attractive produce further concerts in October/November. The Big Beach Ball and vibrant community of some 2,000 people, If any businesses are interested in sponsoring and Dumfries and Galloway is a well-known the Festival then please get in touch. Aberdeen music destination, hosting such successful 4 May events as the Wickerman, Moniaive Folk and www.darvelmusicfestival.org Bluegrass Festivals. Thornhill lies at the junction The Big Beach Ball, Aberdeen’s boutique, oneof the A76 Dumfries to Kilmarnock and A702 day music festival returns, the event will bring a Brew at the Bog New Galloway to Edinburgh roads in the midhost of international DJs and artists as well as Inverness section of the beautiful Nith Valley in homegrown talents to the iconic Beach Ballroom. 3 May Dumfriesshire. Building on the success of last year, the third Big Beach Ball will once again utilise both the indoor “The best new music festival in Scotland.” Vic www.facebook.com/pages/Thornhill-Music-Festival/487819717906138 Galloway, BBC Radio Scotland. Brew at the Bog and outdoor facilities at the venue creating a one-day festival spectacular. The event will is BrewDog and Bogbain Farm’s gift to the Girvan Folk Festival showcase Breakneck Comedy, food stalls, beach world: a festival full of new music and new Girvan beer. BrewDog are the leaders of the craft beer bar and arts and crafts, all perfectly 2-4 May complimented by five stages of quality music, revolution and they are about breaking rules, with fans of all genres catered to. taking risks, upsetting trends, unsettling 2014 marks the 40th Girvan Folk Festival. The institutions but first and foremost, great tasting Festival started in 1975, a time when folk music beers. As one newspaper put it, BrewDog is the www.thebigbeachball.co.uk in Scotland was increasingly exploring its own new black. Bogbain Farm is based just outside roots. Concert venues, competitions, ceilidh Moniave Folk Festival Inverness and was crowned the “Best Unusual dance childrens events, sessions for tunes and Venue” at the 2012 Scottish Event Awards. Brew Moniaive, Dumfriesshire, songs, Open Stage, workshops,secure campsite. at the Bog is just the latest in festivals Bogbain 9-11 May So please tell all of your friends and help to is hosting and the fabulous surroundings of this make this the biggest Girven Festival ever! old farm will ensure Brew at the Bog 2014 will The Moniave Folk Festival has something for There will be plenty of room and plenty of music go down in history. everyone, Great music, Piping competitions, for all to enjoy. Open stages, children’s events and concerts. www.brewatthebog.com Workshops. Come along for a wonderful family www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk weekend.
Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival Oban 2-4 May The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival has developed into one of Scotland’s major cultural festivals, and takes place annually in Oban, Scotland. The event has developed to include new special events and competitions, and the festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in eleven disciplines including piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, woodwind & brass,
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