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Nordoff-Robbins Scotland and Creative Scotland have teamed up yet again to launch the once in a lifetime opportunity for a new and emerging Scottish act to win The Big Apple Award - the winning act will perform in New York City at a show during 'Scotland Week' in April 2014.
Stanley Odd perform at the internationally renowned Bowery Ballroom in New York supporting fellow Scots ,The View, as part of Scotland Week 2013 after winning the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy In Scotland Big Apple Award last year www.facebook.com/stanleyodd photo By Jason Carter Rinaldi
Alternative hip-hop act Stanley Odd won the Big Apple Award 2013, following a brilliant live performance in front of a panel of music industry judges, getting the opportunity to support The View in New York. Acts that enter this year will be shortlisted by a panel of music industry experts with the top five selected acts performing to an expert panel at the grand final at The Garage, Glasgow on 11 December. The panel will decide and announce the winner that evening, with the panel members due to be announced shortly. The winning act will then be flown out to New York in April. Following this, the winner will then be booked by Nordoff-Robbins Scotland to perform in front of the stars at the Scottish 'Tartan Clefs' Music Awards in November 2014. Last year's Big Apple winners Stanley Odd play at the 2013 Tartan Clefs ceremony at Glasgow's The Old Fruitmarket on 23 November. The closing date for Big Apple Award 2013 entries is 9am on Monday 2 December.
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Inverness Gigs launch search for top amateur music photographer Full entry details, terms and conditions available at: http://invernessgigs.co.uk/photo-competition/
Inverness Gigs are pleased to announce a search for the best amateur live music photographer in the Highlands to coincide with the forthcoming photographic exhibition at Eden Court Theatre. The competition is open to all amateur photographers and they will be asked to submit two photographs, capturing the Inverness music scene. The judges are freelance photographer Brian Vass, professional photographer Brian McIntosh and MUSIC NEWS Scotland’s publisher Alastair Cunningham. The prizewinner will receive: A Seedlings stage photo pass to Belladrum 2014 donated by the Belladrum festival organisers, this will give the winner the opportunity to capture all the action of the Seedlings Stage 2014 to build up their own portfolio and also a selection of which will be published in both Music News Scotland and Inverness Gigs, plus winning images will be displayed at the forthcoming mi inverness sponsored photography exhibition at Eden Court in February 2014. The closing date for entries is 29 November and the winner will be notified after the judging has taken place. Full entry details, terms and conditions available at http://invernessgigs.co.uk/photo-competition/ Chris Lemon - Founder of Inverness Gigs commented: “We see hundreds of people taking photos of the performers and we hope this competition will give the winner a larger audience to showcase their images.” Inverness Gigs is a music based website that promotes the events of the area. The website was "Highly Commended" in the Best Use of Digital Media category at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards 2013. The site
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"A tremendous album of original songs by one of Scotland's most talented singer songwriters" (MNS). Lorna Reid's new album is rooted in jazz crossing genres. Taking notes from Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits and Diana Krall
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The Scottish Drum Fair "Made in Scotland, for Drummers!" Falkirk : Sunday 24 November : www.scottishdrumfair.co.uk Buy your tickets now @ http://www.dddrums.co.uk/index.php/events.html
The Scottish Drum Fair is a national annual event, held in the heart of Scotland, that aims to entertain, educate and promote drums and drummers to as large an audience as possible. By bringing big name performers, world class drum educators and the global drum industry into one central location, the Scottish Drum Fair 2013 continues to build and support the Scottish drumming community. SDF 2013 is devised and organised by dD Drums in Falkirk. The Scottish Drum Fair will feature live performances from some the highest profile professionals in drumming today, covering many styles of drumming, from jazz and traditional to modern rock. This years bill includes Ian Matthews (Kasabian) and Damon Wilson (Feeder, The Temperance Movement) plus a supporting cast of drumming performances and masterclasses. Flying the flag for drumming in Scotland will be jazz and Latin guru Stu Brown and pipe band expert Simon Grant with members of The Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band.
STUART BROWN Stuart Brown is a freelance drummer and educator and Premier/Roland endorsee. Since studying at prestigious Berklee College of Music in the late 90’s he has gone on to be one of the most active drummers on the Scottish and UK jazz scene and has played on more than 30 recordings, including work with David Byrne (on the soundtrack to Young Adam). His performance at The Scottish Drum Fair will focus on applying traditional Brazilian percussion rhythms on the drum kit, something he developed a particular interest in after spending time in Brazil.
SIMON GRANT Simon Grant is one of Scotland's leading pipe band drummers and is currently with the Scottish Power The Scottish Drum Fair will also bring many of the Pipe Band, one of the worlds leading groups. He is worlds leading drum manufacturers under one roof to also a proud ambassador for Premier Percussion. This allow them to display their new products and puts him in great demand as a drum tutor in Scotland innovations to eager drum fans. and further afield and teaches internationally by This is an unmissable event for drummers of all styles, innovative use of the internet and his website www. ages and abilities and as with previous Scottish Drum drumscotland.com Following his solo performance at last years Scottish Drum Fair, Simon will be joined by Fairs, even non-drummers will be entertained by the members of the Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band, skill and diversity on show. a newly formed Juvenile Pipe Band from Prestonpans, East Lothian, to perform. It is made up of pupils who receive piping and drumming tuition in their schools from the East Lothian Pipes and Drums Trust (ELPDT). IAN MATTHEWS (KASABIAN) The drummers in the band are a mixture of boys and Ian started drumming at the tender age of four, girls and their ages vary from 13 to 17 and through learning styles from Jazz, rock and funk to orchestral Simon's tutelage two of the drummers recently won music and he cites Mitch Mitchell, Tony Williams and the world solo drumming championships in their age Buddy Rich as his strongest drumming influences. categories. With such a diverse drumming background, it easy for him to take the throne for British rockers Kasabian. By ABOUT dD DRUMS: dD Drums is a retail outlet and music tuition center fusing classic rock with elements of new wave, electronica, and hip hop beats, Kasabian have become based in Falkirk, Scotland that created the Scottish worldwide superstars, creating a string of number one Drum Fair. Their aim is to build a strong drumming albums with our guest Ian Matthews being the beating community by way of organising drum clinics and special events to educate and entertain drummers and heart of their sound. by encouraging participation in music performance. DAMON WILSON (THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT) Previous events have included drumming luminaries This Australian born London based drummer has had such as Nicko McBrain from rock monsters Iron about a varied career as you can possibly have. His Maiden, Scottish drum legend Ted McKenna and early credits include drumming for pop sensations international drum ambassador Craig Blundell. Now in Busted McFly and Sugababes through to folk heroes it’s second year, Scottish Drum Fair 2013 is the only The Waterboys. A memorable performance with the event of its kind held in Scotland. Godfather of Soul James Brown along with Patti EVENTnotes: The Scottish Drum Fair 2013 : Labelle & Joss Stone put him on the map as a UK session regular. A two year term in the with rock band Sunday 24 November : 12 noon - 6pm @ St. Mungo's Feeder & five years as Ray Davies' drummer led onto High School, Merchiston Avenue, Falkirk FK2 7JT Event page: his current position with the The Temperance www.facebook.com/events/571475799592687 Movement. Their debut album has just gone in at number eight in the UK album charts & they are www.scottishdrumfair.co.uk touring the UK and Europe promoting their classic brand of transatlantic rock and soul. www.facebook.com/dddrums
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SCOTS TRAD AWARDS RETURN FOR 11TH YEAR Public voting now open @ http://projects.scottishcultureonline.com/scotstradmusicawards/voting/ The public can vote online until Friday 22 November, for this year’s winners across 16 categories including Album Of The Year, Composer Of The Year, Venue Of The Year and Gaelic Singer Of The Year. The winner of each category will be the artist who receives an equal combination of the most industry and fan votes.
Last year marked the 10th anniversary of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and they are back again this year with a bang with the shortlist for the 2013 awards being unveiled. This prestigious event honours and celebrates the achievements of Scotland’s traditional musicians and this year’s awards will take place at Aberdeen’s Music Hall on Saturday 7 December.
Over the past 11 years the awards, produced by Hands Up for Trad, have celebrated and seen performances by some of the finest Scottish traditional musicians and bands including Barbara Dickson, Peatbog Faeries, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Karine Polwart. This year’s notable nominees include Tiree Music Festival, which has been nominated for Event of the Year Sponsored by VisitScotland. It has been a momentous year for this festival, which sold out in record time – tripling the population of Tiree over the festival weekend. Event founder and promoter Simon Thoumire says: “We are delighted to be bringing the Scottish Trad Awards back for the 11th year running. We’d like to thank MG ALBA for their continued support of the awards and are privileged that this is the 6th year they have sponsored us, their contribution is invaluable. The Traditional music scene in Scotland is so vibrant with an unrivalled array of festivals, events, bands and singers. We can’t wait to host the ceremony in Aberdeen this year, it promises to be our best yet so make sure you get your ticket now.”
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Top Americans Hit Glasgow For Neurological Diseases Charity Gig Glasgow : 29 November : www.twitter.com/lodscotland
The Light of Day Scotland charity concert takes place on Friday, 29 November at Oran Mor in Glasgow and features nine acts, including four from the USA, who are all are performing for free. On the bill are Jesse Malin, Guy Davis, Joe D’Urso and Rob Dye – all from the New York and New Jersey areas – along with homebased talent such as Maeve O’Boyle, Jim Dead, Jack Law, Adam Smith and Billy Crawford.
Year, which, ironically, can’t be played on air. The only other artist on both those lists was Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys fame. JOE D’URSO, on the Board of Directors for The Light of Day Foundation internationally, is widely praised for making music with passion and for a purpose to help others. His music is rootsy, introspective and rocking. Live shows have been recorded and traded worldwide, attracting fans in 24 countries and many of whom travel hundreds of miles to see him.
ROB DYE’s music incorporates elements of rock, old school country, Stax-influenced R&B, gospel and more while remaining true The concert is being staged to raise funds for to the essence of each style. He logs over research into neurological diseases, including 150 shows a year, whether in a duo or with a Parkinson’s and MS, all money raised from band playing covers along the Jersey Shore the gig goes direct to charities, Revive MS or touring the country and overseas for the and Funding Neuro. Light Of Day Foundation. Who are the Yanks?
The charity takes its name “Light Of Day” from the title of a Springsteen song and a JESSE MALIN – who has duetted with Bruce film starring Parkinson’s sufferer, Michael J Springsteen live and on record – has a great Fox. The charity was established in 2000 to reputation as a live artiste and has two sellraise money for the disease after Bob out gigs in Glasgow under his belt. Ryan Benjamin, a well-known music figure in the Adams produced his first album, “The Fine Art New York area was diagnosed with of Self Destruction.” His self-produced, Parkinson’s. second album from 2004, “The Heat” received a five-star review from Uncut The first event was in New Jersey where it magazine. He is finalising work on a solo now runs for four or five days each year with album due out next year. satellite tours in Europe and Canada. GUY DAVIS, whose fans include Jackson Brown, is a musician, composer, actor, director, and writer and a bluesman trough and through with the blues permeating every corner of his creativity. His latest album, “Legacy” was picked as one of the Best CDs of the Year by National Public Radio (NPR) – and the lead track on it, “Uncle Tom’s Dead” was chosen as one of the Best Songs of the
GIGnotes: Light of Day Scotland Charity Concert: Friday, 29 November, Oran Mor: doors at 7 p.m. Tickets: £13.50 (£10) online via Ticketweb.co.uk / at the venue / Tickets Scotland
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REJIGGED AND REGIGGED: EDINBURGH UNLIMITED RELAUNCHES! Edinburgh : 11 December : www.facebook.com/EdinburghUnlimited
Edinburgh Unlimited is relaunching with their first night on Wednesday 11 December at 8pm at Pivo in Edinburgh's Calton Road, with free entry. Following on from last year's successful run, Edinburgh Unlimited is back with a vengeance when audience members will be treated to the jazzy folk of Caro Bridges And The River, original tunes from Scarborough's one and only Sir Tom Watton and Edinburgh based singer songwriter Nicole Strachan.
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Edinburgh Unlimited intend to present a handpicked selection of Edinburgh based bands and performers on a monthly basis, and since the admission price is free, there's no reason to stay at home when you can support the latest live music initiative in the Capital.
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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE
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John Gourlay
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"
John Gourlay was born in Edinburgh and educated at the Royal High School and Edinburgh University, John trained and worked as a music teacher before spending three years at the University of York studying the music of Luciano Berio. As a lecturer at Glasgow Arts Centre (1983-92) he developed an interest in jazz education and, returning to school teaching, set up the Strathclyde Arts Centre Jazz Band and Workshop (1992-9), tutored on the first National Youth Orchestra of Scotland jazz courses (1992-2005) and with Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra (1999-2005). His compositions include chamber music, music for wind band and orchestra, charts for jazz orchestra and pieces for educational use. Several jazz charts were written for and premiered by the Strathclyde band and Persephone (1996), Right On Spring (1997) and Meat On The Bone (2004) were premiered by the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland.
In 1999 John moved to Fife to take up the post of Principal Teacher of Music at Dunfermline High School, retiring in 2010. He was involved as a tutor with Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra who premiered Oh Laugh! (2001) and Snowdrop (2005) with Joe Temperley. In 2006 FYJO commissioned a number of pieces for its 30th anniversary and Soliloquy was included in the celebratory CD, featuring former Dunfermline High pupil Kim Macari on trumpet. John also wrote music for class work and school groups and events, including his school wind band; one of these pieces was Sir Patrick Spens, written for former pupil and trombonist Martha Ann Brookes in 2006. Henryson Fables for Fife Youth Concert Band and Explico Algunas Cosas for Fife Youth Orchestra had taken John's music outside jazz groups and the school in 2005 and two years later the Avison String Ensemble gave several performances of his Suite For Strings. This began a period of orchestral composition and in 2008 Fife Youth Orchestra gave four performances of Labyrinth which John had written for his bassist son Calum. In 2010 the Avison Strings expanded to AvisonPlus and included the orchestral version of A Playford Suite in their first repertoire. Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society gave the premiere of Postcards From Scotland in 2012 and played the first complete performance of A Symphony Of Seasons in March 2013. In 2001, John was runner-up in the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's iCompose competition with The Vision Of The Sermon, a chamber music piece inspired by Paul Gauguin's painting of the same name. He remains involved in
music education and also plays oboe and cor anglais in Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society, AvisonPlus and Perth Symphony Orchestra. John is has recently finished a commission from the viola and guitar duo April Randall and Stephen Morrison, 'Stone Stories' - It was premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe 2013 in St Andrew and St George's, George Street, further performances have been given in St Andrews, Dundee and Kirkcaldy.
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Creative Scotland – Open Sessions Around Scotland Creative Scotland's Chief Executive, Janet Archer and Deputy Chief Creative Executive, Iain Munro, will talk through their thinking on the plan and Scotland is keen funding approach at these sessions. There will then also be time to comment, discuss and debate, all of which will be invaluable to the plan to gather as it progresses towards completion before the end of March 2014. feedback and The November sessions are scheduled as follows: ideas on their new strategic Glasgow: Friday 22 November at Lighthouse Tickets: Fully booked plan and their Langholm: Saturday 23 November at Buccleuch Centre (10.30 – 13.30) March session in Dundee revised Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-scotland-open-session-langholm-tickets9158672837 approach to Inverness: Monday 25 November at Eden Court (12.00 – 15.00) funding. To help with this they have organised Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-scotland-open-session-inverness-tickets9158251577 three November Open Sessions around the As with the previous Open Sessions all session content will be available country; one in Glasgow (now fully booked), online for further comment and using the #csopen for Twitter discussions. Langholm and Inverness, where they will share Check out Pat Kane's blog about March's Creative Scotland Open Session in Dundee: http://www.csopensessions.com/pat-kanes-blog/dundee/ the work in progress with people working in the arts, screen and creative industries or who www.creativescotland.com have an interest in the sector. https://twitter.com/CreativeScots
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Thirty years in the making, Bearpit Brothers release first EP on 23 November at 7pm, in Glagow's The Glad Cafe. Jim Byrne tells the 30 year story .... It’s the 1980s’s and I catch a gig – somewhere in the bowels of Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom – by a band called ‘The Creeping Charlies’. I’m completely blown away by their dissonant, angular mix of Rock ‘n’ roll, Rockabilly, early Beatles and vocals that remind me a wee bit of Roy Orbison. I’m thinking, those guys look and sound great – they are clearly destined for big things. Fast forward some 30 years and I’m having a coffee with Robert Ruthven in Tinderbox on Glasgow’s Byres Road. Robert is the singer of The Creeping Charles and I’m asking him when the first album will be out. In the intervening years the Creeping Charlies music got even better – even weirder; ‘The Charlies’ sound reared up like a thing living in a world entirely of its own invention. But along the way they encountered tragedy on both a personal and professional front; if you could stack bad luck they would have needed to hire storage facilities to house it. Master tapes of completed albums were lost in studio fires and crashed hard disks, and even more tragically one band member had mental health issues that led to him taking his own life. Band managers and producers came and went – promises grew hope, which then evaporated with the lost tapes. Robert just smiles at my question; he’s heard it too often and knows that whatever answer he gives will stir something uncomfortable in his psyche. I’m still looking forward to the first album; these guys are no longer doing live gigs – but they still make music, are no less great and deserve to be heard. So we hatch a plan… That plan is coming to fruition on 23 November with an EP featuring myself, Robert Ruthven and Larry Alexander – the two remaining active members of the Creeping Charlies. We call ourselves the Bearpit Brothers. The music is a mix of the strong musical flavours that both Robert and Larry bring to everything they do and my own country, rock and roots influences. Think Hawley, think Orbison, Beatles, guitar twang, Rockabilly, pre Rock ‘n’ Roll Country. A glorious cocktail of sounds shaken into something new. Plunge into the Bearpit with the Brothers, 30 years in the making (Jim Byrne)
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'Long Live Our Friend The Revolver'
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Roman Nose have released their much anticipated second EP 'Long Live Our Friend The Revolver' containing three brand new tracks. The EP is being self-released through their independent label 'Badly Built Records' and will be available as a digital download. Roman Nose are a collective trio who write and produce their own barnd of dark menacing electronic music. Mixing visuals, laptops and live percussion in their high pressure multi-sensory shows, they also combine bespoke masks and customised denim clad biker chic, boasting a striking visual presence. Formed in late 2011, their bass heavy embryonic existence and 'full pelt' electronica has already ensured a support slot with 2manydjs at a sold out Hogmanay show, as well as joining LA electro giants, The Glitch Mob, at one of Scotland's most renowned clubs, Glasgow's The Arches. The release of their debut EP 'Youth Clubbed' resulted in their nomination for Best Electronic Act at this year's Scottish Alternative Music Awards and a performance at Scotland's premier music business conference 'Wide Days' in Edinburgh. The momentum built from these shows resulted in invitations to play at many of the countries most presigious festivals including goNORTH, Wicketman, Belladrum and the BBC Introducing Stage at T in the Park.
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download PAUL ANDERSON Land of the Standing Stones Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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 tunes on the album are inspired by the people, landscape and history of the North-East of Scotland. The music on the album has all been composed by Paul himself and at 70 minutes in length, it’s a considerable achievement. The music, though rooted in the traditional Scots fiddle idiom, is also contemporary in style. He has been ably supported in this by a superb group of musicians, which includes Shona Donaldson (Scots singer of the year 2009), Swedish citern genius Ale Carr, Ali Napier (Dougie MacLean band) and Scottish acting star Kevin McKidd on guitar and vocals.
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ROWAN ROSS Second Fiddle
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.
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HEIDI TALBOT
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-meyour-love/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWqVcWrDuMI
Button Up
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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DANTE Wake
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Dante's 'Wake' showcases the songwriting talents of Seán McLaughlin (a member of Idlewild’s Rod Jones' solo project, The Birthday Suit), the band have captured a modern folk sound that epitomises the Scottish indie scene's uncanny ability to blend contemporary innovation with more traditional values. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/wearedante Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/wake/id730360861 www.dantemusic.com www.facebook.com/wearedante https://twitter.com/wearedante ------------------------------------------------
TWELFTH DAY Speak From The Start ep : cd / download Release Date: 8 December
Speak From The Start is an EP of cover songs by Scottish fiddle, harp and vocal duo Twelfth Day. The duo were inspired to create Speak From The Start after BBC Radio Manchester asked them to cover You’re The One For Me Fatty by Morrissey as part of their 40th birthday celebrations. Having enjoyed the process of covering a song completely different from their own musical style, Twelfth Day went on to rework tracks by Kanye West, Blondie, Passion Pit and Twin Atlantic. They produced this collection of five captivating songs, which whilst staying true to their original versions, have become something completely different, enticing the listener through the unique sound of Twelfth Day.
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MICK WEST & MULDOON'S PICNIC
(Dogs Got A Bone Records) Capitalised: Tall Tales & Low Lives of Edinburgh Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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A Scots Chorus Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
A Scots Chorus is a joint venture between veteran Scots singer Mick West and the fantastic a cappella group Muldoon's Picnic. In mid 2012, West and Muldoon's started exploring the different harmonic possibilities of a body of the most interesting and representative Scots chorus songs they could find and, having decided that some of these songs would benefit from instrumental arrangements too, asked well known arrangers Frank McLaughlin and Stewart Hardy to arrange, manage and Listen: perform on the project. It is hoped that the CD and http://dgab.bandcamp.com/album/capitalised-tall-tales- booklet will not only be enjoyable in their own right, but low-lives-of-edinburgh 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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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RECORD SHOP 'Record Store Day 2013' was on 20 April : www.recordstoreday.co.uk
We encourage you to support independent record shops in Scotland : A selection of popular ones are below. If you run or have a favourite shop not listed please let us know and we'll happily include it. Because this is linked to our 'new release' section we are only listing genuine high street retail shops who sell physical copies of new cds/records 'friendly face to friendly face' with their customers! Email your record shop details to be included below to: carol.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com Avalanche (Edinburgh) Grassmarket EH1 2HY : www.avalancherecords.co.uk Apollo Music (Paisley) Causeyside Street PA1 1YH : www.apollomusic.uk.com Barnstorm (Dumfries) Queensberry Street DG1 1BU : 01387 267894 Coda (Edinburgh) [trad/folk specialist] Bank Street EH1 2LN : www.codamusic.co.uk Concorde (Perth) Scott Street PH1 5EJ : www.concordemusic.com Europa (Stirling) Friars Street FK8 1HA : www.europamusic.co.uk Imperial (Inverness) Market Hall IV1 1PJ : www.imperial-music.com Love Music (Glasgow) Dundas Street G1 2AQ : www.lovemusicglasgow.com McAlister Matheson (Edinburgh) [classical] Grindlay St EH3 9AT : www.mmmusic.co.uk Monorail (Glasgow) King Street G1 5RB : www.monocafebar.com/index.php?pid=84 Ripping Records (Edinburgh) South Bridge EH1 1HN : www.rippingrecords.com
TAMMY MILLER
BEARPIT BROTHERS
ROMAN NOSE
Let It Go
Bearpit Brothers
Long Live Our Friend The Revolver!
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ep : cd / download Release Date: 23 November
This is the debut EP from singer songwriter Tammy Miller, "Let It Go". Hailing from the Scottish Borders and in a very short space of time, this super talented musician has already built a strong following and continues to impress in the music industry. This acoustic EP is a tiny, but amazing look at this amazing new talent and star of the future.
Bearpit Brothers formed from roots musician Jim Byrne and members of the Creeping Charlies; Robert Ruthven and Larry Alexander. Influenced by 50′s and 60′s sounds; think Richard Hawley, Roy Orbison, early Beatles, The Mavericks. "exquisite guitar duelings with twang and reverb battling away." Blabber 'n' Smoke.
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Roman Nose are a collective trio who write, and produce their own brand of dark, menacing electronic music. Mixing visuals, laptops and live percussion in their high pressure multi- sensory shows, they also combine bespoke masks and customized denim clad biker chic boasting a striking visual presence. Listen:
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download also provide a portal for those who wish to explore the great Scots song repertoire further, and be a motivation Available from: and inspiration for all singers and musicians to take this www.Amazon.co.uk materiel and develop to use it to make their own music. www.Amazon.com iTunes Listen: www.birnamcdshop.com www.last.fm/music/Muldoon%27s+Picnic www.colinmackaymusic.com Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk -----------------------------------------------www.Amazon.com iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com
COREEN SCOTT
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Beyond The Sea Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
'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 Do What You Love Wait's The Briar and the Rose to the thought-provoking Album : cd / download lyrics of Weeping and the deceptively jaunty sound of Release Date: Out Now Je ne veux pas travailler, Coreen’s voice soars above the beautiful instrumental melodies and tight-knit Do What You Love is the new album from Scottish harmonies – there is something for everyone on this singer/songwriter Colin Mackay and follows on from his CD, including lovely interpretations of such classics as two previous albums, Handle With Care and Whiskey the Dylan's To Make You Feel My Love, Piaf’s La vie en Morning. The album was recorded State-side, features a rose, and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird, host of musicians, and was produced and engineered but also the more rhythmic South African Weeping, the by Bil Vorndick. Portuguese Manha de carnival and the lovely French La mer. Listen: www.colinmackaymusic.com ------------------------------------------------
COLIN MacKAY
LORNA REID
BREABACH
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CEILIDHCATU 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
THIS SILENT FOREST
Ùrlar Falling Like Dew Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
‘Falling Like Dew’ by vocalist & songwriter Lorna Reid, is rooted in jazz crossing genres from sultry tango beats of Doggone Good, rocking chorus of Time, haunting lament Girl In the Coat to a country feel on Too Busy. An original ‘collection from the heart’ taking notes from Ella Fitzgerald to Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits and Diana Krall. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/lorna-reid http://youtu.be/GvkMj0YBPbU Available from: http://lornareid.bandzoogle.com/ Physical distribution tba www.lornareid.com https://twitter.com/LornaReidJazz
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Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
In June of 2013 the band toured Scotland and visited each of their 5 hometowns for a very special night of music. During the visits, the band was able to meet with local tradition bearers, friends and family to source songs and melodies for this release. Ùrlar is centred firmly around community and is undoubtedly the bands most diverse undertaking which has gained further inspiration and direction under the production of multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer Kris Drever (Lau) Listen: http://breabach.bandcamp.com http://www.soundcloud.com/breabach Available from: http://breabach.bandcamp.com http://www.breabach.com iTunes, Amazon and all good record stores (Proper Distribution & Highlander Distribution) www.breabach.com https://twitter.com/breabach www.facebook.com/Breabach
Indivision
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now This Silent Forest are a four-piece from Glasgow, Scotland. Purveyors of Power Indie taking influence from a shared appreciation of The National, Manchester Orchestra, Idlewild and We Were Promised Jetpacks. The band release their debut album 'Indivision' on 30 September, launching at Glasgow’s Nice n Sleazy and followed with a UK wide tour. 'Indivision' contains previously unreleased tracks and marks a progression in song writing style and attitude from This Silent Forest giving it a dynamic and at times aggressive feel. Recorded in Glasgow at 45-a-side Studios & LoFi Studios with Sam McIntosh, with final mix & mastering duties handled by Chris Gordon. Listen: www.soundcloud.com/thissilentforest Available from: http://thissilentforest.bandcamp.com/ www.thissilentforest.com www.facebook.com/thissilentforest https://twitter.com/thissilentfores
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GAVIN SUTHERLAND Tango at the Lost Café Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
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. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/gavin-sutherland Available from: www.Amazon.co.uk www.Amazon.com iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com
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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 ------------------------------------------------
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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.
Glimpses
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
TOM McCONNELL ep : download Release Date: Out Now Former guitarist of Seattle-based Citizens Tom McConnell released his debut solo EP after collecting makeshift studio recordings over four years. The Irishborn folk-soulster has been praised by Acoustic Edinburgh for his “infectious, masterful songwriting” and leading single ‘Flags’ was described by BBC Introducing as ‘Bizarre, left field, ambient...definitely one to watch.” Listen: http://tommcconnell.bandcamp.com/ Available from: http://tommcconnell.bandcamp.com/ [Available for download from this link] www.facebook.com/tom.mcconnell.music https://twitter.com/TMcConnellmusic ------------------------------------------------
ROVING CROWS Deliberate Distractions Album : cd Release Date: Out Now
Deliberate Distractions is the Crows 3rd album release, recorded and produced by The Roving Crows and Nick Brine at Rockfield Studios. A creative jump from their 2nd album Bacchanalia, this is a collection of original songs encompassing their diverse sound. Listen: www.rovingcrows.com http://soundcloud.com/therovingcrows
Derek Tripp is a Chirstian songwriter, guitarist and singer, currently based in Aberdeen, Scotland, who has performed his music far and wide across the world. Glimpses is the title of Derek's second album. The name is taken from the title track Glimpses of Glory, a haunting and mystical ballad of a journey with God. There is a good mix of love songs, rock anthems, the slightly eclectic, the prophetic and the theatrical.
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THE DEADLY WINTERS
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Away Boys, Away Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Recorded live over one weekend at Gargleblast Studios, Hamilton (Scotland) with Producer Andy Miller, the
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download album follows the historical journey of an unnamed hero through childhood dreams of becoming a pirate on the high seas, to first loves, the horror of war and the Twist of Fate hope of one day making the long journey home. The Album : cd / download result is something that will lift the soul yet break the Release Date: Out Now heart of anyone who enjoys a ripping good story.
THE ELECTRIC BAND
Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band have long been Listen: one of the most successful acts to come out of The album will be released on Monday 7 October 2013. Aberdeen. Their first two albums on Fat Hippy Records From Monday 23 September, and for a limited time have sold to classic blues rock fans all over the world only, you will be able to stream the album on and both albums have had to be re-pressed. Their Bandcamp and Amazing Tunes. stunning third album recorded while their drummer Dave Innes was fighting cancer shows real passion and Bandcamp - http://thedeadlywinters.bandcamp.com/ pain and it takes the band to a new level. Amazing Tunes - http://deadlywinters.amazingtunes. com/ Listen: YouTube Preview Video - http://www.youtube.com/ www.youtube.com/user/GerryJablonskiBand deadlywinters Available from: iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/the-deadlywinters/id428156644 Bandcamp - http://thedeadlywinters.bandcamp.com/ Amazing Tunes - http://deadlywinters.amazingtunes. com/ + Amazon Digital, Google Play www.thedeadlywinters.com www.facebook.com/deadlywinters www.twitter.com/deadlywinters ------------------------------------------------
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ED MUIRHEAD Simple Life
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Ed sings ballads and new-fashioned folk songs: with a voice that is "rich, distinct and full of feeling and warmth", his passion shows through. Somewhere between Ray Charles and Michael Marra, he combines blues piano riffs and old-fashioned songwriting. Listen: www.edmuirhead.co.uk www.edmuirhead.bandcamp.com Available from: Tattie Records - www.tattierecords.com - TATTCD04 www.facebook.com/EdSings www.twitter.com/Ed_Sings ------------------------------------------------
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Lose What Makes You Album : cd Release Date: Out Now
Glasgow's Gifted Kings are set to release their their debut album, recorded under the same roof as legendary Oasis and Queen albums. The band is made up of two sets of brothers: Derek Murray (guitar/ vocals), Andy Murray (lead guitar), Gary Smith (drums), Paul Smith (bass). On “Lose What Makes You” Gifted Kings teamed up with top producer Nick Brine (Oasis, The Darkness, Bruce Springsteen) and mastering wizard Pete Maher (U2,Depeche Mode). Their music has been used in several shows on Channel 4, S4C, ITV1, Sky Sports. Ripcurl and O’Neill Sports have adopted Gifted Kings' music in advertising campaigns targeting the USA, Australia and Asia.
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Wide Open
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BLACK AND WHITE BOY
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GIFTED KINGS
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Nominated as 'Musician of the Year' at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Ross is one of the most sought after musicians in the Scottish music scene today; Fragile performing with Salsa Celtica, Dougie MacLean and The Album : cd / download Treacherous Orchestra. 'Wide Open' is a snap shot of Release Date: Out Now Ross's influences and is a diverse collection of musical styles that have inspired him. The nine tracks feature "...the singers voice is acutely soulful and perfectly his talents as master piper and whistle player as well as edged to fit a variety of sounds and genres with his skills on cittern and mandolin - he is joined by a comfort, and this is throughout each and every track as wonderful line-up of musicians. 'Wide Open' is the songs do sweep though blues, soft rock, soul, and dedicated to his teacher and mentor the late Gordon pop quite easily as the album goes on. I personally Duncan. think that the way he puts both lyric, and music together, is nothing short of a masterclass in Listen: songwriting." Jamie Mcdermid - New Hellfire Club http://rossainslie.bandcamp.com/album/wide-open Glasgow Listen: http://blackandwhiteboy.bandcamp.com/album/fragile
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THE LITTLE KICKS Put Your Love In Front Of Me Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
The Little Kicks are a 4 piece band with a reputation for a great live show and are known for their distinctly catchy upbeat indie pop songs. They have shared stages with the likes of Foals, The Vaccines, Frightened Rabbit, Glasvegas, Maximo Park, Mystery Jets, Errors, The Kooks, Editors, The Macabees and many more. Their debut album “Boxing Clever” was released to critical acclaim and their second album “The Little Kicks” received favourable reviews in the NME (7/10) who said the band “produced a nice line in brittle funk alongside pocket epics they should be proud of”. IsThisMusic awarded the album 4****/ 5 and The Scotsman named The Little Kicks as a band of the year for 2011/2012 and The Sun newspaper included the band in a feature of Top 10 for 2012.
BARBARA DICKSON
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To Each & Everyone The Songs of Gerry Rafferty
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Barbara Dickson's new album is a collection of 'The Songs of Gerry Rafferty'. A tribute to someone she admired and was proud to call a friend. Barbara Dickson -----------------------------------------------is an international recording artist with several hits to her credit and an actress with many stage successes. She tours throughout the UK in major venues to packed houses and will embark on her next tour in October. Barbara was both a friend of Gerry and a great admirer of his songs, which comes across in this tribute album. It is again produced by the amazing multiSelf Titled instrumentalist Troy Donockley. Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Listen: https://soundcloud.com/barbaradickson Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire is the eponymous debut album from one of Scotland’s Available from: most industrious and respected bands, released www.barbaradickson.net/shop (on release) on Middle of Nowhere Recordings Hart takes a Pre-order: http://amzn.to/1dwQf5B leap of songwriting faith on the album – visiting themes of death, desolation, religion and losswww.barbaradickson.net underpinned by the hopeful romanticism, www.facebook.com/barbaradicksonofficial characteristic of his earlier work, Roddy connects https://twitter.com/BarbaraDickson with his band The Lonesome Fire to create a vividly widescreen sonic landscape, given life by
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download the producer of Coldplay’s multi-million selling album X&Y. Listen: https://soundcloud.com/monrecordings-1 Available from: www.monr.co.uk/shop/ - pre-order now! https://twitter.com/roddyhart www.facebook.com/ RoddyHartandtheLonesomeFire http://www.monr.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------
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compositions and a couple of longer songs. Those lengthier tracks allow the band to explore deeper themes and ideas through the natural progression of the music. Listen: http://thulaborah.bandcamp.com/
and piano are more prominent on this album, on two tracks simple strings are employed to beautiful effect. Listen: http://wynntownmarshals.bandcamp.com/ Available from: www.thewynntownmarshals.com/shop
Available from: iTunes, Amazon and many more digital locations www.thewynntownmarshals.com as well as band camp. Physical copies will be -----------------------------------------------available at gigs as well as from the band’s website http://thulaborah.com www.facebook.com/ThulaBorahMusic https://twitter.com/ThulaBorah http://thulaborah.com ------------------------------------------------
INSPIRE Songs From Inspire
THE CUT THROAT RAZORS Dr. Gelati & The Lemon Garden Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now
Welcome to the world of The Cut Throat Razors, a sharp dressed Glasgow based 10 piece band formed in 2010 who have been filling the dance floors of Scotland ever since. This, their first album, was released in June in Glasgow's Stereo where the band performed their self-penned songs of love, lingerie, libation and liberation. They have a big punchy sound, evoking classic ska, motown, new wave, big band swing and polka! You will find them strangely unique.
The debut 6 track EP from Glasgow four-piece Album : download The Apparells. Lee Cuthbertson (Lead guitar/ Release Date: Out Now vocals), Paddy McBrearty (Rythym guitar/ vocals), Stephen McCartney (Bass) and Jay Murray (Drums) all brought up in the shadows of The Scots Music Group’s Inspire project aims to broaden access to community music by working in Glasgow’s famous shipyards, have went from partnership with local support organisations in strength to strength since forming in 2011 Edinburgh, offering opportunities for vulnerable people creating a buzz wherever they go and steadily affected by issues of homelessness, poverty, addiction building up a healthy fan base. Listen: and mental health to take part in music, song and http://www.thecutthroatrazors.co.uk/music.html dance. 'Songs from Inspire' features Karine Polwart, Listen: Dick Gaughan, Louis Abbott & Sarah Hayes (Admiral https://soundcloud.com/the-apparells/gypsyFallow) and Adam Holmes, produced by Matheu Watson ryder-1 and Ian McCalman, mixed by Matheu Watson and Paul Savage. Available from: all good digital retailers and on CD in local Listen: record shops http://bit.ly/13SJEaw https://twitter.com/TheApparells Available from: www.theapparells.com Download only, available on iTunes @ http://bit. www.facebook.com/theapparells ly/13SJEaw & other platforms
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ep : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Unkle Bob returns with brand new EP, Songs For Others, released on 19th August 2013 via JustMe. Largely recorded in a Scottish bedroom, singersongwriter Rick took inspiration from artists like R Stevie Moore, Nick Cave, Grizzly Bear and The Smiths, moving away from a purely acoustic sound to experiment with electric guitars, distortion pedals and looping effects. The EP embodies Unkle Bob’s ability to create catchy hooks, enhanced by echoing, overlapping vocals and cathartic lyrics that explore love and loss. Listen: http://www.youtube.com/rik808 Available from: http://unklebob.com/blog/shop/ www.facebook.com/unklebobband http://twitter.com/Unklebobband www.unklebob.com ------------------------------------------------
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WINGIN' IT For The Many
Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Wingin' It are an award winning guitar duo from Scotland. Adam Bulley and Chas Mackenzie formed the duo in 2005, having met playing in other projects in and around Scotland. The duo perform a wide range of material from Rock, Pop, Funk, as well as instrumental pieces in the style of Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass and Classical. "Astonishingly good" Martin Taylor MBE Listen: http://winginit.bandcamp.com/ Available from: www.winginitduo.com/shop/ www.winginitduo.com www.facebook.com/winginitduo ------------------------------------------------
THE WYNNTOWN MARSHALS
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The latest instalment in the Thula Borah story has arrived, praised in the past for their haunting and diverse sounds, the band now presents a six track album that drips quality from every pore. The mix includes brooding, haunting soundscapes, some more direct
The Marshals' sound can loosely be described as ‘country rock', although the power pop hooks of "Two's Company" and the Stones-y swagger of "You Can Have My Heart" convey the band's love of guitars, their way with a catchy chorus and their unabashed belief in the power of rock music as a storytelling medium. Organ
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The headline track is a cover of “Love Song” which was originally recorded by Scottish legends Simple Minds back in 1981. Universal You has created a throbbing crossover dance track with razor sharp guitar hooks and sexy vocals.The other tracks confirm the bands move to dance rhythms while retaining the guitars they have become known for. Listen: http://snd.sc/14aH5pr http://www.youtube.com/user/UniversalYouBand Available from:
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this incredible 3 day and 3 night event set in an incredible venue. Don't be misled by the name The Scottish Soulful Weekender, yes we play a lot of soul music in some of the rooms but we also cater for soulful and jackin' house music lovers in the Pressure Point and nu disko, techy vibes and edits in the Blue Room with everything else in between.
two nights of Scottish music performed by top artists in a highly unusual and intimate venue. The concerts take place every year in autumn in the village of Kinlochard situated in the Heart of the Trossachs. The concerts offer an expo of bagpipe, accordion, strings, fiddle, vocals and flute music fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish styles that have influenced the music scene around the globe. Each night differs from the other but both include a blend of great music for everyone with a mix of folk and traditional styles!
Aberfeldy Festival is back and this year’s line-up is going to be bigger and better than ever! With the latest and greatest contemporary alternative music, alongside poetry, www.scottishsoulfulweekender.co.uk art, street entrainment and fireworks, it’s certainly going to be Carrying Stream a great weekend. Those kind folk at Festival DEWAR’S® are sponsoring our amazing festival again this year, so Edinburgh www.scottishmusicfestival.co.uk November 6-13 there is sure to be some great whisky too…what more can you ask! Carlisle Blues & Rock The 12th annual autumn music festival by The Edinburgh Folk Club Festival www.aberfeldyfestival.co.uk who meet every Wednesday at 8pm Carlisle in the Pleasance Cabaret Bar November 8-10 Scottish Soulful
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The highly acclaimed Carlisle Blues Dumfries Festival celebrated five incredibly November 1-3 exciting and successful years with a House Folk Scottish weekend event in November 2011 Music Festival SSW3 - the third Scottish Soulful which many regarded as the best Kinlochard Weekender and biggest event so UK blues festival of the year. 2012 far! The last two year's events were November 7-8 even surpassed that cementing the massive successes and were hailed event as one of the top three of its as "the friendliest weekender ever" Now in its sixth year the House Folk kind in the country. Scottish Music Festival brings you by all of the patrons that attended
The key to the success of the Carlisle Blues & Rock Festival has always been the consistent strength of the line up and its refusal to be restricted within a genre. It doesn’t guarantee to please all of the people all of the time but it does promise to please the vast majority of the audience for the most part of the time. Whatever happens the Carlisle festival in 2013 promises another feast of the very best in real live music. Would you want to miss out? http://carlislebluesfestival.com/
Kinross-shire Music Festival Kinross-shire November 14-17+22-24 Kinross-shire Local Events Organisation (KLEO) is delighted to announce that Ricky Ross will perform at the Kinross-shire Music Festival which will take place over two weekends (14-17 Nov and 2224 Nov) in Kinross and Milnathort. Other performances will range from Rock, Jazz, Folk, Blues and Classical and includes an under-18 “Kinrossshire’s Got Talent Competition” for
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Building on Dannsa's legacy, Strathspe Away will now be lead by a committee of enthusiastic supporters of the event. Dannsa is happy to announce the return of the very successful weekend festival of traditional dance but this time with an international twist. On 15-17th November 2013 Kingussie will be bouncing once again with dance workshops, showcases and live music from across the land.
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The Scots Fiddle Festival seeks to sustain and promote Scottish fiddle tradition and idioms, by providing a platform for performance, education, and participation. A weekend of concerts, recitals, workshops, talks and exhibitions is held on an annual basis highlighting regional Scottish fiddle styles and intercultural connections. www.scotsfiddlefestival.com
The Piano 2013 Glasgow November 16 - December 1
St Andrews Festival
Ultimately, the piano, like every instrument is merely a tool, a means to an end. But no other instrument can compare with the piano for the power it gives the individual player to create a whole many-voiced world of colours, lines, arguments, textures – and emotions. Few other instruments
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a relic of St Andrew is buried and then spend the night enjoying the festivities. Join the pipe band led torchlight procession through the town culminating in the largest outdoor Ceilidh in the world! Savour the atmosphere of the weekend with a variety of fringe events and performances including the St Andrews Food & Drink Festival.
Stirling's Hogmanay Concert on Stirling Castle's Esplanade, it's the big outdoor concert with headline bands, huge crowds, countdown to midnight and one of the very best fireworks displays in the country. Tickets go on general sale for the Hogmanay concert in October priced at £25 but 500 Early Birds on sale 17 September at £12.50
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DECEMBER Edinburgh's Hogmanay Edinburgh December 31 Four fabulous days and nights of amazing events kick off the world's greatest New Year party. With the traditional torchlit procession, street performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, the big Hogmanay party itself and a New Year's Day run to blow the cobwebs away Edinburgh's buzzing. Come along and experience the magic for yourself.
Celebrating St Andrews Day in St www.edinburghshogmanay.org Andrews is like celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Dublin! Join the town in celebrating Scotland’s patron saint. Spend the day visiting Stirlings Hogmanay Stirling Castle top tourist attractions including St Andrews Cathedral where it is said December 31
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2014 Celtic Connections Glasgow January 16 - February 2 Celtic Connections 2014 comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days across various venues in Glasgow. Celtic Connections 2014 will also use the brand new SSE Hydro, Scotland’s biggest ever music venue. Tickets are on sale now. www.celticconnections.com
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